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Centre County church set to open in new building
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — After a year of construction the Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church has a new place to call home. The church located in Bellefonte has been under construction and now on Sunday, April 21, the church will hold their grand opening with their first church service at 9:45 a.m. “It’s […]
Jax Forrest wins opening round of U.S. Olympic Team Trials
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – A few days ago, Bishop McCort’s Jax Forrest was sitting in his Algebra 2 class. Now, the high school sophomore has won his first wrestling match in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. “It’s crazy how everything works out, but (I’m) just blessed,” Forrest said. Forrest dominated in the opening round […]
Pennsylvania pipeline violated laws, charges filed, AG announced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Construction of a 45-mile pipeline in Pennsylvania violated Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, Attorney General Michelle Henry said. Henry announced charges against Shell Flacon Pipeline LP on Friday, April 19, saying they failed to notify the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) about multiple issues they encountered. The issue involved horizontal direction […]
Pennsylvania State Police looking for fleeing motorcyclist riding 150 MPH
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a motorcyclist who fled at a high rate of speed. On April 15 around 2 p.m., State Police attempted a traffic stop on two motorcycles riding on Route 15 northbound near mile marker 15.4. One motorcyclist stopped but...
New State College Comic Book Shop to Celebrate Grand Opening
State College has a new destination for comic books. Comic Cove will hold its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday in its new space at the Westerly Parkway Plaza, next to NovaCare Rehabilitation. The shop will offer new and vintage comic books, Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering trading cards and more, said State College resident Justin Behrens, who co-owns the store with his wife, Liza. Saturday's grand opening will feature deals, giveaways and appearances by artists Kevin Conrad, who has worked on titles such as "X-Force," "Spawn," and "Kiss: Psycho Circus," and Chris Ring, who has created and worked...
Pennsylvania tow truck operator charged with inflating tow costs
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania tow truck operator is facing charges for allegedly inflating tow costs by allegedly charging “accident services” fees and other deceptive practices. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office says Vincent Fannick was charged with more than 100 felonies and misdemeanors, including 27 counts each of insurance fraud, theft by deception, […]
Pennsylvania turkey hunting regulations, tips for the season
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — It’s almost that time of the year when spring turkey season kicks off in Pennsylvania. Before hunters head out to get their next gobbler, the Pa. Game Commission is sending out some friendly reminders and tips. Pennsylvania’s 2024 spring gobbler season begins on Saturday, April 27 with a half-day hunt for […]
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania’s presidential and state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go before voters Tuesday in Pennsylvania’s presidential primaries, a prelude to the November general election, when the commonwealth is expected to once again play a critical role in the race for the White House. Further down the ballot, voters will also select nominees in competitive primaries for Congress, the state legislature and three statewide offices.
Cheryl Allen: Retail marijuana would hurt Pa., especially our young people
Government officials should refrain from promoting a predatory industry whose very existence relies upon drug dependency. This was my message to state representatives in Harrisburg as I was invited to share testimony during a recent committee hearing on marijuana legalization. I have extensive experience with young people and their parents...
Want to be a ‘Chief Ice Cream Officer’? American Dairy Association North East is hiring
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — If you love ice cream and creating social media content, the American Dairy Association North East has a job for you. The company is looking for its first-ever “Chief Ice Cream Officer” who will help them on visits to local creameries, and create social media content along the way. The position […]
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