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Altoona man killed in I-99 crash in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 99. The crash happened at around 11:23 p.m. April 26, where 63-year-old Robert Cummings II was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency crews were called to the scene near mile marker 61 in Worth Township. State police […]
State College Police looking to identify suspects in two cases
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The State College Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying suspects in two separate incidents. On April 20, a man was accused of stealing items from a downtown store. State College police are also seeking assistance in identifying a man accused of an assault. Police said the assault took […]
CATA to update services in Bellefonte, Benner Township
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — CATA is proposing a new service for the Bellefonte/Benner Township area that will go into effect July 1, 2024. The new service is called the Bellefonte/Benner B-Line. It will not be a fixed route, nor will it be micro transit. Passengers will call a day in advance to schedule a time […]
Man allegedly attacked for not cleaning home
Bellefonte, Pa. — A woman allegedly attacked her boyfriend after he failed to clean the house as part of his "cheating" punishment. After police were called to a home in the 100 block of West Linn Street, the caller told 911 that Erica Nicole Spicer had cut herself and left the house in just a t-shirt and underwear, charges say. When officers arrived, they found 23-year-old Spicer of Boalsburg in...
Pennsylvania pastor charged with using parish funds for “inappropriate personal expenses”
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania pastor is facing charges for allegedly using parish funds for “inappropriate personal expenses.”. Pennsylvania State Police say in July 2022 they were notified of parish funds stolen from St. Thomas More Parish in South Coventry Township. An investigation has led to...
Woman Awarded $20.5M in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against State College Area Business
A federal jury this month awarded $20.5 million to a former employee of a home health care service's State College area location after finding the business racially discriminated against her. Patricia Holmes filed the lawsuit against Lincare subsidiary American HomePatient in 2021, alleging that she was subjected to repeated racial harassment by a manager and another employee during her time as a customer service representative at the business's 2437 Commercial Boulevard location in College Township. Holmes was the only Black employee at the facility during her tenure from October 2019 to July 2020, when she said the racial animosity became so hostile...
Car Struck By Bullet On I-83, PA State Police Say
The bullet entered the rear windshield and struck the rear view mirror before becoming lodged in the front window, Trooper James Grothey explained in the release. PSP received a report "a vehicle being damaged while traveling on Interstate 83" at 4:39 p.m. on April 28, as stated in the release.
Pennsylvania school bus driver wins $1M from Mega Millions on her birthday
JONESTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — It was a happy birthday for a Pennsylvania school bus driver who won $1 million on a Mega Millions ticket her husband bought her. The lucky winner, April Zipp, of Lebanon County, told lottery officials she got the ticket as a birthday gift from her husband. When she woke up on […]
New treatment helping save puppies’ lives across the U.S.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Metzger Animal Hospital is celebrating a good outcome after a new treatment for canine parvovirus (CPV) has helped several animals at the facility. Canine parvovirus is a contagious virus mainly affecting dogs and wolves. CPV is highly contagious and spreads from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact […]
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