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Another weekend means more rain for central Pa.
It won’t be a washout, but this weekend in central Pa. is supposed to be rainy — again. The National Weather Service in State College says rain is likely to start after 9 p.m. Friday and continue well into Saturday. Does it feel like it’s been raining every...
Update: Flood advisory previously issued will expire at 4:45 a.m.
The advisory was for Allegheny, Beaver and Washington counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 4:45 a.m. early this morning for portions of east central Ohio, including the following area, Jefferson OH, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver and Washington, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke and Hancock. The heavy rain has ended for all areas except in Allegheny County, where a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 7:15 a.m. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," states the National Weather Service.
Pa. school district cuts song from student concert, spurring review
ROARING SPRING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school district’s decision to remove a song from a recent student choral concert has divided the community and spurred a review by a civil rights group. “Lift Every Voice And Sing,” a late-19th century hymn sometimes referred to as the Black...
'100 Mile Yard Sale' slated for July
Clearfield, Pa. — It's time to mark your calendars for the annual 100 Mile Yard Sale. The 100 Mile Yard Sale is an annual event that take place every July in Clearfield, Cameron, Elk, and Centre counties. This year's sale takes place on July 19-20, with headquarters once again located in Clearfield County. This yard...
PennDOT boosts starting pay to help fill job openings in trades
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest effort to fill critical job openings at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation includes a pay boost for some current workers and a higher starting pay for new ones. An addendum to the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Council 13 contract ratified by...
New Rutter’s approved in Centre County
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — Rutter’s has received approval to move forward with its plans to build a new store in Centre County. The Ferguson Township Planning Commission unanimously approved the convenience store’s preliminary land development plan at their meeting on Tuesday. The plan proposes to construct an over 13,470 square foot store at the […]
What are Pennsylvanians’ average wages compared to other parts of the state?
(WJET/WFXP) — New findings from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show comparisons between employee wages across numerous industries in metropolitan areas in Pennsylvania. The report details different data on hourly wages for all occupations and takes into account employees in a wide range of professions in May 2023 — including manufacturing, medical doctors and […]
Take a look inside Walmart’s newest mega-facility in southcentral Pa.
Walmart celebrated the opening today of a new mega facility in south-central Pennsylvania. Store associates, elected officials and community members gathered at the 1.5 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Antrim Township, Franklin County. The retailer said the facility, located at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court near Greencastle, will increase fulfillment capacity and...
District 10 softball playoffs open Monday with 28 teams vying for D-10 crowns
The District 10 softball playoffs begin Monday as D-10 crowns five champions over an eight-day period. The Class 1A and 2A quarterfinals are set Monday with the Class 3A and 4A quarterfinals following on Tuesday. Erie High and McDowell will play for the D-10 6A title on Monday at Penn...
"Fun mom" no more: Republican "parental rights" activist gets probation for giving vodka to teens
A former Pennsylvania GOP lieutenant governor candidate and leader in the state’s conservative school board movement, Clarice Schillinger, was sentenced to 12 months probation for a misdemeanor alcohol charge this week. That came after she pleaded no contest Wednesday to supplying alcohol to minors at her daughter’s 17th birthday party last fall, an event that police say ended with drunk adults assaulting intoxicated minors.
ATV vs UTV: What’s the difference?
Erie, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — Warmer weather means more people are beginning to head outside, and one popular way to travel off-road is by using ATVs and UTVs. However, in recent weeks, there have been numerous accidents involving both ATVs and UTVs, some of which have unfortunately turned into fatal accidents. But what is the difference […]
Local Farm Stand to Host Second Annual Outdoor Market
CENTRE HALL — Established in 1954, Long Lane Farm — a crop farm in Centre Hall that also has a farm stand which sells a wide range of local products, including honey, maple syrup, locally made baked goods, fresh produce and more — will host its second annual Long Lane Farm Outdoor Market on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Located at 2353 Upper Brush Valley Road in Centre Hall, the farm is currently owned by third-generation owner Scott Long. In addition to the farm, he co-owns Long Lane Farm Stand...
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