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Memorial service for fallen police officers to be held in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — As part of the 2024 National Police Week, the borough of Huntingdon is holding a memorial service for officers who fell in the line of duty. The Huntingdon Borough Police Department will hold the service on Tuesday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at the First Responders Monument at the Penn […]
PSP investigating baseball field joyride, attempted break-in
LONGFELLOW, Pa. (WHTM) – State Troopers are seeking whoever took their vehicle for a joyride on a Mifflin County baseball field and tried to break into several buildings there. State Police at Lewistown said the incident happened at the Longfellow Playground in Bratton Township at some point between 8...
Huntingdon man arrested after leading police on foot chase
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Huntingdon County man is facing charges after he led police on a chase. Timothy Prough, 37, of Petersburg, PA, was arrested on Monday, April 29 after he allegedly took off from police when they went to arrest him for an active warrant. Officers from the Huntingdon Borough Police Department […]
Tyrone man seriously injured in Huntingdon County motorcycle crash
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Tyrone man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon. State Police said the man was taken to UPMC Altoona by ambulance after a crash with a GMC along William Penn Highway (SR22) on April 27. Troopers said in the crash report that Alexander was driving his Harley […]
One dead in overnight fire in Perry County
DUNCANNON, Pa. — Emergency personnel and the county coroner were called to the scene of a deadly fire in Perry County overnight, authorities confirmed. The fire was first reported shortly before midnight, according to emergency dispatch. It occurred along the 200 block of Railroad Street in Penn Township, near...
Cinco de Mayo events in Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The holiday isn’t very popular in Mexico, but in the United States, it is typically a day for many events and parties. Central Pennsylvania isn’t an exception and has many different […]
State Police in Mifflin County investigating trespassing, vandalism at Longfellow Playground
MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police in Mifflin County are investigating a case of criminal trespassing at Longfellow Playground. According to PSP, the unknown suspect(s) drove onto the baseball field and performed doughnuts. The suspect(s) then removed several window screens from the main building in an attempt to break in.
Thunderstorms, gusty winds expected Tuesday night
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — After a quiet start Tuesday morning with some sunshine, cloud cover thickens up as a cold front approaches northeast and central Pennsylvania. The front will arrive from west to east starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing through the evening. Scattered showers and storms will develop along the front, some potentially on the […]
Mount Union residents upset after gravesite decorations are thrown away
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dozens of people whose loved ones are laid to rest in the Mount Union Cemetery are upset after discovering that decorations from several gravesites were removed. The discovery was made over the weekend, which caused some residents to reach out to the Borough Council with their concerns. “Shock, disbelief. That a […]
Super Lates, 410’s & 305’s Share Port Royal Bill
PORT ROYAL, PA – On May 4th, fans will be treated to a spectacular showcase of horsepower as the Weikert Livestock 410 sprint cars, Selinsgrove Ford super late models, and Penns Valley Meat Market 305 sprint cars take to the track for an unforgettable night of racing action. After...
See all homes sold in Perry County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Perry County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,456-square-foot home on Upper Bailey Road in Oliver Township that sold for $214,900.
South-central Pennsylvania students participate in PennDOT's Youth Safe Driving Competition
SUMMERDALE, Pa. — Students across the Susquehanna Valley tested their driving skills in PennDOT's annual Youth Safe Driving Competition. The competition is designed to stress the importance of safety while out on the roads. School districts in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and Perry counties participated. Each student had to make...
Dickinson College students continue to protest the Israel–Hamas War
(WHTM)– Some students at Dickinson College continue to protest the Israel–Hamas War with an encampment on campus. There are signs of support for Gaza on the lawn across from High Street. College campuses across the country have been the center of protests over funding to Israel amid its...
Carlisle Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder, Solicitation, and Fleeing Charges
Jonathan Lepperd, a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to several charges including attempted murder, retaliation against a victim, fleeing from police, and solicitation of murder. The plea was entered on April 24 in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office. Lepperd’s sentencing is scheduled for May 28, with an...
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