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The additions could provide a greater financial windfall for the conference.

A popular restaurant chain just opened multiple locations in Pennsylvania. When Todd Graves came up with the idea to open a restaurant specializing in chicken fingers, he had no money. Worse yet, one of his college professors told him, "it would never work." He also couldn't find a bank to give him a loan to make his chicken finger dreams a reality.

A Bellefonte-area restaurant is headed to a new location and adding its own craft beer to the menu. The Blonde Bistro owner Ciara Semack confirmed Friday on Facebook that this week she finalized the purchase the former Old Farmhouse Eatery and Brewery building at 226 Nittany Valley Drive in Zion.

Penn State issued an alert for a severe thunderstorm warning for Southeastern Centre County, Southeastern Clinton County, North central Mifflin County and Southwestern Union County by the National Weather Service. The alert was issued July 1 at 1:53 p.m. and will stay in effect until 3:15 p.m., according to the...

A New Jersey State Police sergeant has been accused of groping a teenage girl and serving her alcohol while off-duty at a Pennsylvania hotel, according to officials and court records. David DeJesus, 45, of Howell, is accused of committing the acts about 8 p.m. on April 22, after inviting the...

(Editor’s note: Penn State University press release) STATE COLLEGE, Pa — The Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously (Thursday) to admit the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California to the Big Ten Conference effective August 2, 2024. Competition will begin for all conference sports in the […]

STATE COLLEGE, PA – The National Weather Service office in State College issued a Friday afternoon alert for parts of Centre, Clinton, Mifflin and Union counties:. The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…. Southeastern Centre County in central Pennsylvania…. Southeastern...

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Tyrone man is facing drug charges after police said they found 2.2 oz. of suspected crystal meth on him as well as other drug paraphernalia. On June 27, Tyrone Borough police were called to a home on East 16th Street for a report of a man, 30-year-old Michael McNeal, […]

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Police say a Bellefonte woman is being charged in the death of her infant child who died in March. According to the Spring Township Police Department, Amanda Schoen faces charges related to endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person. Authorities say...

Penn State football will be strengthening a relationship with one of its most intriguing, far-flung opponents. Imagine the USC Trojans playing in a White Out in Beaver Stadium? That could...

The Village of Lemont has distinguished itself in historic and cultural character over the years. It has been shaped not only by its geographical location, but by creative and caring Lemonters. The village would certainly not be what it is today without, well, the village. Lemont (le mont, French for...

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) – For the 4th of July weekend Tyrone will be hosting a food truck festival, along with vendors and tours. The festival will take place on Saturday, July 2 along Logan Avenue (Between 10th and 11th street). Starting at 11 a.m., 11 local food trucks and vendors will be lined up […]

With any new head coaching hire, it's generally understood that a team will undergo significant roster turnover as it transitions to new leadership. Penn State is no different. Heading into his second season in Happy Valley, Micah Shrewsberry will have a revamped roster, bringing in eight total players from both...

CLEARFIELD, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Cooper Best enjoys being outside. “I’m always making it,” the 9-year-old said while playing basketball in his backyard. He’s out in the sun and even in the snow. “I get like ice cold and I am still running around in it,” he smiled. At the end of last month, […]

Today’s Penn State football news headlines feature responses from coach James Franklin and others about the Big Ten’s bold move to add USC and UCLA, plus a heavy area of emphasis for the Lions from analyst Matt Millen. Franklin and others released statements through Penn State’s athletics department...

With 4-star safety King Mack’s commitment Thursday, Penn State has officially added five prospects over June, three of which came from below the Mason-Dixon Line. However, the Nittany Lions aren’t even close to finished, with a packed July on the horizon. Penn State added 11 prospects over last...

State College, PA (WJAC) — State College police say a New Jersey state trooper is facing multiple sex-related charges after being accused of groping a 14-year-old girl inside a Centre County hotel in April. According to the affidavit, police say David De Jesus, 45, of Howell, New Jersey is...

Penn State heralds the Big Ten's big change. Ohio State AD wants Notre Dame.

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Clearfield County have released more information about Wednesday's fatal crash on Interstate 80 westbound in Union Township. Troopers say 59-year-old Amy Freeman, of Salem, NH, was killed when her motorcycle was struck by a tractor-trailer that had collided with another tractor-trailer that had become disabled.