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Park Forest Middle School Student Remembered as ‘a Kind, Bright Young Woman’
The State College community is mourning the death of a Park Forest Middle School student. Eight-grader Abigail "Abby" Smith died over the weekend, PFMS Principal Karen Wiser wrote in a message to families on Sunday. "Abby was a kind, bright young woman who brightened the lives of those around her through her warm smile, caring spirit, and involvement in activities like the symphonic band and school band as well as Girl Scouts," Wiser wrote. She previously attended Gray's Woods Elementary School and has two siblings in the State College Area School District. In a subsequent message on Monday, district administrators wrote that Abby died...
Alleged shoplifter caught after repeated trips to store
State College, Pa. — A Penn State student repeatedly stole from a downtown store until he was caught last month, according to police. Xabier Patiphan Muino, 20, stole electronics, clothing, pillow cases, eye drops, and numerous other items from Target, 201 W. Beaver Ave., between June 2023 and April 2024, said Officer Karin Thomas. In surveillance videos, Muino is spotted carrying a backpack with the letters “MM” on the front,...
3-year-old died after being found in Huntingdon County, coroner confirms
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A toddler that was reported missing died Friday night after being found to have accidentally drowned, according to the coroner. The Fulton County Coroner confirmed that the 3-year-old boy was pronounced dead just before midnight after being taken to the Fulton County Medical Center. Several attempts were made to revive […]
5th Annual BBQ Bonanza features live music, food & craft vendors, car show, and more
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Studio 814’s Rebecca Petner chats with Alan Boyer, the Huntingdon BBQ Bonanza coordinator, Karlie Shook, and her brother-in-law Conner Shook about the BBQ Bonanza and Car Show in honor of Cody Shook who died from a motorcycle accident. The 5th Annual BBQ Bonanza is...
JACK OF ALL TRADES: Chase Husted Talks Hoops, Future in Medicine, Passion for Music
HUNTINGDON, PA (EYT) — Over the last few seasons, there have been few post players at the NCAA Division III level like former DuBois Beaver standout Chase Husted. Husted, a former three-sport standout in high school and a 2020 graduate of DuBois Area High School, has cemented a legacy as one of the top players in the history of Juniata College men’s basketball. The interesting part is he never pictured himself playing college basketball. He believed he would be on the gridiron on Saturday afternoons. Husted was an all-state tight end for the DuBois football program and even attracted the attention of programs at all three levels of the NCAA. In the end, Husted’s senior year of basketball was enough to sway his decision to play college basketball. When going through the recruiting process, there was one school that stood out above the rest. Juniata was that school because of their strong pre-medicine track and the family times to the institution for Husted.
Zain Retherford Reflects on Six Wins at Olympic Qualifiers; Turns His Focus to the 2024 Paris Olympics
Zain Retherford, Penn State’s three-time NCAA wrestling champ, is going to the 2024 Summer Olympics. Retherford won four consecutive matches Sunday at the World Olympics Games Qualifier in Istanbul, placing third in the 65 kg freestyle weight class and clinching his trip to Paris. The 28/22 Sports team caught up with Retherford now that he’s […]
Rutter’s Advances Plans for 2nd Centre County Store
Planning is moving forward for Rutter's second location in Centre County. The Ferguson Township Planning Commission on Monday recommended conditional approval of the convenience store and gas station chain's preliminary land development for a proposed store at the corner of Blue Course Drive and West College Avenue. The York-based company, which opened its first Centre County location in 2020 near Bellefonte, first revealed plans for a State College-area location in 2022 when it requested a subdivision for a lot in Ferguson Township. A final subdivision plan was approved in October 2023, and Rutter's submitted a preliminary land development plan in December. Plans show...
Five Central Pa counties awarded over $200k for senior community centers
(WTAJ) — Huntingdon, Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Jefferson County are among the 45 senior community centers that will be receiving grants to ensure older adults are supported in familiar, local places with services to stay healthy and connected to their communities. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced on Tuesday, May 14 that 45 Senior Community […]
Plans for 7-Story Mixed-Use Building in Ferguson Township Moving Forward
Two years after they were first submitted, plans for a mixed-use building on West College Avenue in Ferguson Township have taken a step forward. The Ferguson Township Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 5-1 to recommend approval of State College-based developer Highland Holding Group's preliminary land development plan for the proposed seven-story commercial and residential building at 1004 W. College Ave. The project will involve the demolition of the former WTAJ and Nittany Property Management buildings. Located near the intersection of West College Avenue and South Butz Street, the 75-foot-tall, 222,548-square-foot building will have 10,810 square feet ground floor commercial space. The second through...
Who are Penn State’s ‘baddest dudes’? Where is the love for the Lions’ 2024 defensive ends? More
Time to take a spin around the Penn State football world and get caught up on some of the headlines and stories that pop. It’s mid-May but there is no shortage of interesting PSU content about current and former Lions. Take a look. If you purchase a product or...
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