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Centre County police unite to honor fallen officers
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Centre County’s police force came together for its annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony to honor the fallen officers and K-9 units across the nation. One hundred and thirty-six officers and 45 K-9 units were killed in the line of duty in 2023, five were from Pennsylvania. Held in Bellefonte’s Talleyrand Park, […]
Centre County Law Enforcement, Community Pay Tribute to Fallen Officers
Members of Centre County law enforcement agencies and the local community gathered Wednesday at Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte to remember officers nationwide who died in the line of duty and to honor the everyday work of police. The annual Centre County Peace Officers Memorial coincided with National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week. In 2023, 136 state, tribal and local law enforcement officers law enforcement officers in the United States, including five in Pennsylvania, and 25 K-9 partners died in the line of duty. "They laid down their lives for us, their friends, their colleagues and their communities," Spring Township Police...
TruCare Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease talks about Hepatitis C Awareness
STATE COLLEGE/DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — TruCare, a medical facility with locations in State College and in DuBois helps individuals in the community in regards to matters with internal medicine and infectious diseases. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, so bringing awareness to the condition is important. To help combat the stigma, and educate us about the testing and treatment options, Kathryn Bizzak, a Nurse Practitioner stopped by to share more. Kathryn demonstrated how a test is done instantly on our host, Morgan Koziar. One of the big misconceptions about the disease is that it’s fatal, however, with proper treatment, many patients can get a cure for Hepatitis C.
DuBois-based State Police to Host Sobriety Checkpoint
JEFFERSON/CLEARFIELD CO., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in DuBois will hold an upcoming DUI checkpoint. DuBois-based State Police will hold the checkpoint sometime in the next 30 days within their patrol area which includes Clearfield and Jefferson counties. The focus will be on impaired drivers. Specific details on the...
Curwensville trout stocking helps honor community member
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Curwensville residents gathered near the Susquehanna River for a memorial trout stocking. The memorial stocking was for Sara Curulla who passed away in April of 2024. Curulla was a community member who volunteered for several organizations and always made sure to give back to the community she called home. “Sara […]
Nationwide impacts of David Taylor’s move to coach at Oklahoma State
The first week of May saw Team USA’s most recent Olympic gold medalist begin a transition into coaching one of the nation’s top programs, and it brought a domino effect to Penn State. Four-time All-American David Taylor accepted a role as Oklahoma State’s head coach while also bringing...
Guide to downtown State College eateries for new students
Downtown State College runs on Dunkin’ or Sher Halal Gyro. Restaurants of all shapes and sizes decorate the sidewalks of downtown State College. Students and residents have their choice of food and drink while strolling the streets. East College Avenue is the apple of my eye and home to...
Centre County Commissioners Decide on Resting Place for Two Unclaimed Veterans
The Centre County Board of Commissioners recently made a decision on the final resting place for two unclaimed military veterans. Centre County Director of Veterans Affairs Brian Querry on May 7 presented the commissioners with two options for the unclaimed veterans’ cremains, with the first being Centre County’s columbarium in Union Cemetery and the second being Indiantown Gap National Cemetery’s columbarium in Annville. After consideration, the commissioners unanimously decided to select Indiantown Gap National Cemetery as the final resting place for the veterans. “I’ve been out in the community over the last week, and I’ve had the chance to ask three veterans the...
NCAA Football: Penn State Spring Game
Apr 13, 2024; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin shakes the hands of fans following the conclusion of the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The White team defeated the Blue team 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
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