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Centre County · Centre CountyHarris County Emergency Services District No. 11 commissioners approved the appointment of Jamie Chebra as interim CEO of ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare during the board's Sept. 27 meeting. Chebra has been involved in the EMS industry for more than 20 years. He served as the executive director of Jersey City Medical Center EMS and led JFK EMS in Edison, New Jersey.See the Story
Harris County ESD 11 commissioners approve Jamie Chebra as interim CEO
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Centre County · Centre CountyImproving internet access remains a priority nationwide.In Centre County, a long awaited consultant's report on braodaband issues is due soon as county leadersSee the Story
Officials discuss more upgrade plans for Centre County broadband access
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Centre County · Centre CountyJackson Baker, 54, was found guilty on all the charges he faced, including rape of a child and unlawful contact with a minor. A witness told police that he had seen Baker sexually assaulting the toddler in the basement of a home earlier that year. Police said another witness had suspected Baker of being a pedophile based upon inappropriate comments he had made about children.See the Story
Pa. man convicted of raping 1-year-old
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State College · State CollegeThere's a good chance of rain all weekend across the Harrisburg area all weekend as what was Hurricane Ian is passing the Carolinas and moving into Virginia. Unlike parts of the South, however, central Pa. should just see an inch or so of rain total. The hurricane remnants, though, will bring wind gusts, too.See the Story
Central Pa. gets rain as remnants of Hurricane Ian move up East Coast
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Philipsburg, Pennsylvania · PhilipsburgPHILIPSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Almost 40 years later, a group of students who attended the old Philipsburg Junior High School reopened memories from the 1980s.Buckets dated October 1st, 1985 were pulled out of the ground from underneath the school. Former student Jenny Horton remembered putting together the time capsules 37 years later."Our Science teacher, Mr. Pipick, he wanted to do the time capsule," Horton said.The time capsules were filled with…See the Story
Time capsules opened at old Philipsburg Jr. High School
State College · State CollegeSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Viral dessert shop, Crumbl Cookies, made its debut in State College on September 30.Crumbl has grown in popularity through social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.The store is located at 19 Colonnade Way in State College."They’re meant to share with family and friends," Co-Owner Adam Coughran said.Crumbl will employ over 75 local workers.
OREO releasing Snickerdoodle flavor for the holidays It is known f…See the Story
Crumbl Cookies opens in State College
State College · State CollegeCENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers traveling Route 45 westbound toward State College and Pine Grove Mills that the traffic pattern will shift.On Tuesday, October 4 the traffic pattern in its Route 26/45 intersection work zone will shift. The work zone is located about 1½ miles north of Pine Grove Mills.The contractor will split Route 45 westbound traffic into separate lanes ahea…See the Story
Route 45 traffic pattern to shift in State College
Centre County · Centre CountyCENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) - The Happy Valley Latin Festival returns for a second year to Downtown State College. On Saturday, Oct. 8 the event will highlight Hispanic Heritage Month. The festival will take place on the 100 block of Fraser Street and the MLK Plaza from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.It will feature live music, traditional dance performances and various vendors. There will be plenty of arts, crafts, food and beverages for all.
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Happy Valley Latin Festival returns to State College
Centre County · Centre CountyCENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is updating Centre County drivers with construction updates for paving projects. All work is weather and schedule dependent. Traffic control will feature roadway flaggers enforcing an alternating traffic pattern.
Pa. Utility Commission gives safety tips as Hurricane Ian remnants approach state Drivers can expect the following in Centre County through October 1…See the Story
PennDOT issues updates for Centre County projects
Zion · ZionTrinity, St. John, and Zion's UCC will worship together for World Communion Sunday. A Take-Out-Only Pot Pie Dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15. First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., will celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday of Pentecost at 9:30 a.m.See the Story
Pottstown-area churches offer worship services, special events
Coronavirus · BellefonteCENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) - A free COVID-19 testing site has moved locations in Centre County.The testing site was located in Bellefonte, but now it has moved to 60 Decibel Road in State College. The site is open from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. The site is scheduled to be there through July 2023. It's been made available by a partnership between the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units, the Pennsylvania Department of H…See the Story
