Nittany Minit Mart to close Sunday night, relocating down the street
CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — The Nittany Minit Mart on West College Avenue, in Ferguson Township, is permanently closing Sunday night.
The owners say that they did not renew their lease.
Store employees are directing customers to their newly reopened location at the corner of Atherton Street and West College Avenue in State College.
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Validity of nearly 100 mail-in ballots questioned in Centre County post-primary election
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Nearly two weeks after the recent primary election, close to 100 mail-in ballots in Centre County are being challenged as to whether they are valid ballots that should be counted.
Election officials say 98 mail-in ballots were initially counted as valid by Centre County's election board, but they remain under review.
The issue is how the returned ballots were dated, or not dated.
On election day, the county's primary count center noted possible problems with how the ballots’ outer envelopes were dated.
What to do if you (or your smartphone) accidentally calls 911
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — According to the National Emergency Number Association, there are 240 million calls made out to 911 per year, but how many of those calls are accidental?
An official from the Cambria County 911 Center says they already received 7 accidental calls just before noon today and with current work shortages, it makes the job more challenging.
Tina Stimely, the 911 Shift Supervisor from the Cambria County 911 Center says accidental 911 calls happen every day.
First Johnstown Farmer's Market of the year comes to Main Street today
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Today was the first Johnstown Farmer's Market of the year, where people could buy fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more.
These vendors will gather along Central Park until the end of October, every Friday from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Yvonne Gahagan has been selling her flower bouquets from Gahagan Family Farms at the market for about 17 years. "It's amazing. People will stop me in different places and they'll tell me that they know me from the market, or they've seen me at the market, and they love our flowers, and so on,"
Lancaster County teen charged with homicide had 'suicidal' thoughts before killing
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE: The Lancaster County Coroner's Office has ruled 19-year-old Helen Miller's death a homicide. The coroner says that Miller died from multiple stab wounds to the body. The coroner also revealed that Helen Miller had cerebral palsy. 14-year-old Claire Miller, her younger sister, currently faces murder charges in connection to her death.
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A horrific scene in Lancaster County where a 14-year-old girl is charged with stabbing her sister to death.
NHL announces playoff schedule; Penguins to host Game 1 vs Islanders on Sunday
Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — The NHL has officially announced the 2021 playoff schedule and the Pittsburgh Penguins now know when they will begin their first round series against the New York Islanders.
Puck drop for Game 1 between the Pens and Isles is scheduled for noon on Sunday, May 16th.
Games 2 and 3 will be Tuesday and Thursday night respectively, with Game 4 to be played Saturday afternoon, May 22nd.
Ohio landlord jailed after rental properties found infested with roaches, rodents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) — An Ohio landlord was jailed after his rental properties were found to be "unsafe for human habitation," reports noted. According to The Columbus Dispatch, Joseph Alaura, a landlord in Columbus, was sentenced to 175 days behind bars after the city discovered multiple violations at his 32 properties. Per the publication, authorities found several properties were infested with roaches and rodents, as well as some that lacked gas, electricity or heat.
Pennsylvania man pushes to make Slinky official state toy
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has a state dog, a state insect, a state fossil, and even a state beverage.
Why, Bob Swaim wonders, can’t it also have a state toy?
Swaim, a retired math teacher from Springfield Township in upper Bucks County, has made it his mission over the last five years to persuade the state legislature to do just that with the Slinky, the springy, walking wonder that became on overnight sensation in the 1940s — thanks to shoppers in Philadelphia.
Steelers clinch playoff berth following Dolphins loss
by WJAC staff
Sun, December 13th 2020 at 1:27 PMUpdated Sun, December 13th 2020 at 4:27 PM
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills in the game at Heinz Field on December 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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Blair Co. Sheriff's Office attempts to locate 3 wanted individuals in Altoona
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