Boalsburg honors Memorial Day founders, keeps 160-year tradition alive

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  319 words  |  Brenda Moya

Boalsburg honors Memorial Day founders, keeps 160-year tradition alive by Zac Kaye Tuesday, May 28th 2024thumb_75405.png Boalsburg is known as the ‘birthplace of Memorial Day,’ and members of the Boalsburg Memorial Day committee say the holiday brings the whole community together. ADVERTISEMENT Emma Hunter, Sophie Keller, and Elizabeth Myers began the tradition of decorating soldiers’ graves in Boalsburg in 1864. The co-chair of the Memorial Day committee Annette Yorks says that these women started the tradition, and the town has kept it going strong for the last 160 years. [Read More]

Campaigns turn to celebrities to raise money, boost approval ratings

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  681 words  |  Christie Applegate

WASHINGTON (TND) — Presidential candidates are turning to celebrities to help them make their case in the upcoming November election that features two of the most unpopular presidents in American history in a head-to-head matchup. Star-studded fundraisers are a regular occurrence in high-profile races as running for federal offices gets more expensive, especially for competitive seats that draw outside spending. But politicians also turn to movie stars and singers to help shine their profiles and reach younger audiences that may be first-time voters in the upcoming election. [Read More]

Chiefs' Rashee Rice suspected of assault weeks after high-speed crash arrest: Report

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  364 words  |  Delta Gatti

Chiefs' Rashee Rice suspected of assault weeks after high-speed crash arrest: Report FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) DALLAS (AP) — ADVERTISEMENT Law enforcement officials told The Dallas Morning News that Rice was suspected of assaulting a person at a downtown nightclub early Monday, and that the person went to a hospital after the encounter. [Read More]

Penn State to host 'Whiteout' game vs Auburn

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  83 words  |  Brenda Moya

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WJAC) — Beaver Stadium will be a "sea of white" when the Nittany Lions host the Auburn Tigers on Sept. 18th. Penn State athletics announced the date of the annual "Whiteout" game on Thursday, as well as the dates of other themed games. The annual THON game will take place on Sept. 25 vs. Villanova and Homecoming is scheduled for Oct. 23 versus Illinois. Penn State fans will also host a student section " [Read More]

University of Washington steeped in controversy over transgender volleyball player

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  28 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

University of Washington steeped in controversy over transgender volleyball player

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Appvion suddenly announces closure of Roaring Spring paper mill: Report

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  272 words  |  Delta Gatti

ROARING SPRING, Pa. (WJAC) — The Roaring Spring paper mill will soon be closing for good, according to the Altoona Blair County Development Corporation. ABCD Corporation spoke directly with Appvion officials who confirmed the plant would be closing in March or early April, according to ABCD President Stephen McKnight. “In the best economic times this would be devastating news for the local workforce, their families and our community,” McKnight said “In the current global climate, it’s even worse. [Read More]

Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission trying to curb bad behavior at games

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  411 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA -- The Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission is seeing an increase in bad behavior from parents, coaches and fans at elementary school basketball games. Officials are trying to figure out how to stop it. Kara Gates has been coaching her basketball team of sixth-grade boys for three years. And she says she's seen a drastic change in the behavior from parents and coaches. "I've seen coaches thrown out of games,” Gates said. [Read More]

Huntingdon County man accused of molesting girl for several years

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  151 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — State police say a Huntingdon County man is behind bars following an investigation into accusations that he inappropriately touched a young girl over multiple years. Police say in late January, the girl reported to authorities that 48-year-old Duane Somers, of Oneida Township, had been molesting her for approximately four or five years. Police say the alleged assaults took place in both Huntingdon and Mifflin counties, with the latest incident occurring on January 23rd of this year. [Read More]

NJ state trooper accused of groping teen enters plea

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  166 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Attorneys confirmed to 6 News that a New Jersey state trooper who was accused of groping a teenage girl inside a Centre County hotel has entered a guilty plea in the case. David De Jesus, of Howell, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of false imprisonment and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Police charged De Jesus last June after the victim told authorities that she had allegedly been molested by him while she and several other families were visiting the State College-area for a wrestling tournament. [Read More]

Road closed near Nittany Mall for sinkhole

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  68 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- East College Avenue near the Nittany Mall has reopened after PennDOT crews fixed a sinkhole that was discovered Saturday.

PennDOT said crews have filled the hole with stone and concrete and have paved the roadway.

The road had had been closed since Saturday when the sinkhole was discovered.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials said the sinkhole was 4 feet by 5 feet wide.

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