CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — In Centre County, more than 200 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in just the last few days.
The recent surge in cases once again has experts stressing that the pandemic isn't over.
The recent increase in new COVID cases in State College and Centre County are drawing attention, even national attention.
In fact, according to a recent survey of communities nationwide, State College is in the top ten in terms of recent case increases.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A former University of Connecticut student pleaded guilty to murder and other charges Wednesday for killing a man and severely wounding another with a sword in 2020 — one of two deadly attacks that led to a six-day manhunt in several states that ended with his capture in Maryland.
Peter Manfredonia, 26, from Newtown, Connecticut, agreed to a 55-year prison sentence during a hearing at Rockville Superior Court.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Rite Aid announced Wednesday that there are 21 more COVID-19 self-swab testing sites, including at four of its stores that will open this week
One of those is on Market Street in Johnstown.
Officials with Rite Aid say starting Thursday, each test will be overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists.
It'll run through the store's drive-through window.
According to Rite Aid, everyone 18 years or older can get a test even if they're asymptomatic.
BOSTON (AP) — Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died. He was 57.
The Red Sox announced his death in a statement Sunday that detailed not only his baseball statistics but a career full of charitable endeavors.
Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Penn State's Ag Progress Days continued in Centre County on Wednesday with a number of prominent guests and one of the thoughts on the minds of many was show us the money.
Day two of Ag Progress Days is always the busiest of the three-day event. That’s because of the government luncheon, with a long list of people invited, starting with the governor of Pennsylvania.