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Train collides with dump truck in Centre County, police investigating
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A train and dump truck crashed Thursday morning in Port Matilda. While details are limited, we know the accident happened in Worth Township along S Eagle Valley Road. The driver of the dump truck was uninjured. Troopers told WTAJ the accident happened at a crossing near Ducken Tree Farm. According […]
PSP: Explosive device found during waterline repairs in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police said while digging up a water line for repairs, Rush Township employees stumbled upon a blasting cap, also known as a detonator. Troopers determined the blasting cap had been left behind and buried during the construction of the water line years ago. Employees found the cap around 12:30 […]
Why a thorny union of two Pa. municipalities can still succeed despite lack of legal remedy
The ongoing consolidation between DuBois and Sandy Township is only the second one in Pennsylvania after lawmakers standardized the process. It has shown the limits of state law.
Fitness Center to Open in Former State College Rite Aid Location
The former Rite Aid location in State College's Westerly Parkway Plaza won't be staying empty for long. National fitness center chain Crunch Fitness is planning to open a gym in the 36,000-square-foot space at 510 Westerly Parkway, according to the company's website and social media accounts for the location. The company is investing $5 million in renovating and fitting out the former longtime pharmacy location for a "brand new, state-of-the-art... fitness center," according to a Facebook post. Crunch Fitness - State College will feature cardio machines, free weights and nautilus, along with a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) area, more than 50 group fitness...
Fatal I-99 Accident
State police in Centre County say an Altoona man was killed late Friday night in a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Interstate 99 in Worth Township. Investigators say the crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. Friday as the driver of a Honda Accord was traveling southbound and crossed over the grass median.
Mother and daughter duo to graduate together at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State’s 2024 graduation on May 3 is bringing the Gibson family together, but in a different way than you may think. Renee Gibson is set to graduate with a degree in Social Sciences, and Clare Gibson is graduating with a degree in Meteorology. The twist: They are mother and daughter.
Tyrone Food Truck & Vendor Festival: Dates and vendors
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 2024 Tyrone Food Truck & Vendor Festival is returning for the summer with four dates for all the foodies out there. The first day will be Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. rain or shine. The festival will take place on Logan Avenue between 10th & 11th […]
GANT: Houtzdale Man Gets State Prison for Groping Woman
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (GANT) – A Houtzdale man will be spending time in state prison for groping a woman at a party. (This article was provided by our News Partner GantDaily.com.) Police say Gregory Shawn Kay Jr., 46, put his hand between the legs of a woman while she was bent over at a Houtzdale residence on Aug. 17, 2023. He was immediately told to leave the party but he refused.
State police defend violent arrest in Pa. as lawyer challenges traffic stop
BELLEFONTE — The trooper who punched a Tennessee man during a violent arrest in Centre County testified Tuesday that he was concerned the driver would either reach for a weapon or flee again if he was not pulled from his SUV. Trooper Joshua Yaworski testified that each of the...
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 […]
Follow the Pollock Brick Road: A guide to Penn State for out-of-state students
Much like a lost and confused Dorothy getting to Munchkin Land in “The Wizard of Oz,” arriving on campus as an out-of-state student overwhelmed me. I’m from Roseville, California, which is not the shortest trip to Happy Valley. My first time on Penn State’s campus was move-in weekend with my parents.
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