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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 […]
Community furious over local cemetery memorials demolished, thrown in dumpster
Huntingdon County, PA — Memorials at the gravestones of loved ones at the Mount Union Borough Cemetery demolished, leaving a community livid. State police reportedly called, to de-escalate arguments related to the incident, at the cemetery, on Saturday, April 27th. Residents of Mount Union attending a council meeting at...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“E.T. The Extra Terrestrial In Concert” coming to Luhrs Peforming Arts Center
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. Relive the magic of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial on the big screen accompanied by a magnificent, live performance of the Shippensburg Festival Symphony Orchestra. Coming to Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 20 tickets are available luhrscenter.com or by calling 717-477-SHOW.
Riley Mullen leads Shippensburg past Boiling Springs
Riley Mullen led the way Wednesday for Shippensburg in a 7-2 win over Boiling Springs. She pitched six innings, striking out seven while allowing just one earned run, to get the win. She also drove in a run. Olivia Lebitz had two RBIs , and Shelby Heberlig and Alexis Kitner...
Police: Duo burglarized Huntingdon store, threw evidence in lake
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) – Police are connecting a string of burglaries in Centre and Huntingdon Counties back to two men, who they said admitted to throwing evidence into a lake. Anthony John Harkinson, 35, of Philipsburg, and Eric James Watkins, 42, of Howard, allegedly stole two cash registers from Seven Points Bait & Grocery in […]
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