Contest offers candy factory tour
Posted on May 30, 2024
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — The creators of marshmallow Peeps are offering a first-ever peep inside their Pennsylvania candy factory.
Just Born Quality Confections company in Bethlehem is teaming up with the United Way on a sweepstakes. The grand prize is a behind-the-scenes tour of the factory, which has never been open to the public.
The contest lets people across the country donate $5 to the United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley for a chance to visit the factory.
[Read More]McDonald's drops the smile from its Happy Meals to make a point
Posted on May 30, 2024
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LONDON (WKRC) - McDonald's dropped the smile from its Happy Meals. For the first time in history, McDonald's removed the iconic smile from its Happy Meals across the United Kingdom in a move to spotlight Mental Health Awareness Week, which is observed from May 13 to May 19. The company uploaded a video explaining the move to the official McDonald's UK YouTube channel.
McDonald's wrote that it wants to communicate to children that "
[Read More]Richland cinemas reopens with return of new movies
Posted on May 30, 2024
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Cambria County, Pa. (WJAC) — Closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic, Edward Troll the owner of Richland Cinemas, says movie theatres across the country are suffering including his.
Troll reopened Richland Cinemas in June when Cambria County entered the green phase of the states reopening plan. However, the only thing Troll had to show on the big screen were old movies as no new releases were coming from Hollywood because of the pandemic.
[Read More]State College places restrictions ahead of State Patty's 2023
Posted on May 30, 2024
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — This time of year, State College has its own unofficial tradition of State Patty's, drawing in people from all over the place to party here. Though, a common complaint is delinquency.
With the expected heavy drinking and partying, State College Borough and police have announced restrictions to tamp down any rowdiness. State Patty's in recent years happens first weekend after THON.
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[Read More]Stoystown celebrates 250th anniversary
Posted on May 30, 2024
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SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A kick-off event was held Thursday night in Somerset County to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Stoystown.
The celebrations took place at the Stoystown Historical Society.
State representatives Carl Metzgar and Pat Stefano were in attendance to highlight the city's history.
Some events that are planned for this year in Stoystown are a basket party at the American Legion on April 28th and the town's annual Memorial Day parade at the historical society.
[Read More]'Distressed' aircraft makes emergency 'belly landing' at Johnstown Airport
Posted on May 29, 2024
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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials say a “distressed” aircraft had to make an emergency landing Monday afternoon at the Johnstown airport.
First responders were put on standby after officials said the pilot notified air traffic control of a landing gear issue.
Authorities say the rear landing gear would not lock into place.
Local first responders were called to the airport as the plane circled above to burn fuel before coming in for what's called a “belly landing.
[Read More]Comer blasts Biden's 'Hail Mary' attempt to block Hur interview audio: 'Changes nothing'
Posted on May 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON (TND) — Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., on Thursday expressed his outrage after President Joe Biden asserted executive privilege over his interview with former special counsel Robert Hur.
Hur in February released a report describing Biden as a “sympathetic,” “well-meaning” and elderly man with "poor memory” after interviewing the president in an investigation over alleged mishandling of classified documents. House GOP members last week moved forward with an attempt to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over the complete unredacted audio from the session.
[Read More]Las Vegas 'definitely on our list' for NBA expansion, commissioner says
Posted on May 29, 2024
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Las Vegas is on the list for a potential expansion franchise.
Appearing on"The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday, Silver said he wants to get the league's next TV contract settled before looking toward expansion.
Vegas is definitely on our list," Silver told McAfee.He acknowledged that while Las Vegas isn't a top 25 media market, "Man, do they punch above their weight."
[Read More]man, child killed in Butler Co. vehicle accident
Posted on May 29, 2024
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BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — A Butler County man and a child were pronounced dead after the result of a vehicle accident in Winfield Township Friday evening, state police said.
According to a press release, David Faulx, 65, and a 12-year-old boy were driving north on Winfield Road just before 10 p.m. and were approaching a sharp right curve.
State police said a truck was traveling in the opposite lane of travel approaching the same curve.
[Read More]Pennsylvania statewide court agency's website hit by disabling cyberattack, officials say
Posted on May 29, 2024
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UPDATE |HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State officials say portions of the Pennsylvania court agency's website have been restored, as of late Monday afternoon.
Authorities say they are working with the FBI and Department of the Homeland Security to investigate the cause of the cyberattack.
“While there is still no indication that any court data has been compromised, we appreciate the patience and cooperation of the public, media and legal professionals as we work to bring the entire website back online.
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