Tree removal project sparks controversy in one Centre County community

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  356 words  |  Brenda Moya

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — This week's removal of dozens of trees in the heart of a Centre County community is getting mixed reactions in town. In Milesburg, trees are coming down and controversy is going up. “I want the trees to stay. I thought they were beautiful. I wish they would have been topped. I wish they would have been trimmed. I wish we had hired professionals to fix our sidewalks. [Read More]

'They're still with us:' Local nonprofit holds 'Remembrance Walk' to honor fallen soldiers

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  354 words  |  Christie Applegate

BOALSBURG, Pa (WJAC) — Remembering fallen soldiers. That was the message at Saturday’s “Walk to Remember” 5K in Boalsburg. The second annual “Walk to Remember” at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg was hosted by the nonprofit “A Soldiers Hands.” The founder of the organization, Trish Shallenberger, says that there was a lack of events like the walk in Centre County. She says they want residents to have the chance to honor those that they love. [Read More]

Centre Co. resident challenges Board of Elections over use of PSU student addresses for voter regist

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  104 words  |  Christie Applegate

University Park, PA (WJAC) — A Centre County election challenge regarding the addresses for Penn State students at the University Park campus is being appealed in state court. Dr. Linda Sheckler, of Bellefonte, filed the appeal last week, in state superior court, against the Centre County Board of Elections. Sheckler wants the board to drop close to 350 Penn State students from the county's list of registered voters because the campus dorms, listed as the students' addresses, have now been closed for over two years. [Read More]

Federal leaders testify on efforts to clear and replace collapsed Baltimore bridge

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  915 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

WASHINGTON (TND) — Leaders of the agencies overseeing the federal government’s response to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore earlier this year testified to lawmakers about the ongoing efforts to clear the wreckage from the crash site and the monumental task facing engineers and crews to get the port reopened and plan construction for a replacement bridge. It has been over two months since the cargo ship Dali crashed into a support structure of the Key Bridge, bringing it crumbling down into the Patapsco River and killing six construction workers who were unable to escape the bridge before its collapse. [Read More]

Pittsburgh to host 2026 NFL Draft, league announces

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  506 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The NFL announced Wednesday that the city of Pittsburgh has been selected to host the 2026 NFL Draft. "The NFL Draft is one of the biggest, most-anticipated sporting events of the year, and we're thrilled to partner with the Pittsburgh Steelers and VisitPITTSBURGH for our 2026 event," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We have a unique opportunity to spotlight this wonderful community on a global stage, benefiting Pittsburgh's economy and entertaining football fans from all markets. [Read More]

Search warrant reveals new info about January PSU frat fight

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  259 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — There’s new information about a fight that happened earlier this year at a Penn State fraternity that resulted in two members of the Nittany Lions football team being cited with disorderly conduct. According to State College police, other members of the team were involved in the fight and police say they got little to no cooperation from the university in their investigation. The new information is in a search warrant State College police served on Penn State's Office of Student Conduct in May. [Read More]

Westmont girls' basketball gets send off ahead of Class 3A state championship in Hershey

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  52 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Westmont Hilltop girls' basketball team received a special send off Wednesday evening ahead of their state championship game in Hershey.

The Lady Hilltoppers will take on Lancaster Catholic on Thursday in the PIAA Class 3A championship.

Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the GIANT Center.

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DeSantis criticizes recreational marijuana initiative

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  460 words  |  Brenda Moya

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — There is a lot of buzz surrounding whether Florida will be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana. Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't holding back how he feels about the initiative on this year's ballot. While at an April news conference in Miami, he pointed out a list of uncertainties surrounding the legalization of adult-use recreational marijuana. This state will start to smell like marijuana in our cities and towns. [Read More]

Fishing line left behind kills baby bald eagle at Raystown Lake, rangers say

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  199 words  |  Christie Applegate

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Raystown Lake authorities are warning anglers not to leave behind fishing tackle after a baby bald eagle was found dead with lines and lures in its beak and talons. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the fledgling’s death is not an isolated incident and every year their rangers have to help wildlife entangled in fishing line, hooks and other tackle. “When any animal becomes entangled in fishing line or netting, a painful struggle ensues,” rangers wrote on Facebook. [Read More]