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Penn State moves up in latest AP poll
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (55+ words) WJAC They moved up from the 16th spot after their 27-9 win over Temple during Saturday's game. Ohio State suffered a significant drop from the first spot down to the 6th after losing to Texas 23-24. Penn State's next game is against Buffalo this…...
Upcoming Windber vs North Star HS football game in limbo over alleged 'community concern"
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (131+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with the PIAA say the status of the upcoming Windber versus North Star high school football game, scheduled…...
'Why not us?' Founders of Turners All-Star cheerleading program share decades-long journey
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (370+ words) CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Three women, one family and more than three decades of cheerleaders. Tracey Koontz, Kristi Clifford and Lori Wilson are the women behind Turners All-Stars — the first all-star cheerleading program in Pennsylvania. And now, 32 years later, what…...
Popular Reynoldsville dirt track prepares for final race after decades in business
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (164+ words) by WJAC staff/Justin Trent JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A popular racetrack in Jefferson County is saying goodbye after hosting six decades of entertainment. Hummingbird Speedway in Reynoldsville is preparing for its final race after 62-years of history. The track…...
Happy Valley tourism officials extend contract to host annual Ironman 70.3 competition
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (155+ words) by WJAC staff/Anna Licastro CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — After a very successful four years in Centre County, the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau has announced that the Ironman 70.3 will be returning to the area once again. A three-year contract extension…...
Penn State football aims to continue dominant season start in first road game vs Temple
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (187+ words) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — Penn State football is off to a dominant start in the Matt Campbell era after the Nittany Lions shut out Marshall 45-0 on Saturday. Now, Penn State is turning its attention to Temple for the first road…...
Sandusky attorneys expected to challenge trial evidence, conviction in federal court
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (153+ words) by Gary Sinderson/WJAC staff CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Convicted child abuser Jerry Sandusky returned to Centre County court on Tuesday for a brief hearing following a series of recent court motions filed by his attorneys. Sandusky attended the court…...
Penn State legend, NFL champion Matt Suhey dies at age 68
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (116+ words) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — Both the Penn State and NFL communities are mourning the loss of legendary rusher Matt Suhey who passed away this weekend at age 68. The Bellefonte native played four seasons in Happy Valley before being drafted by…...
Penn State football begins new season with 45-0 shutout over Marshall
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (311+ words) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — A new era in Happy Valley officially got underway Saturday and it could not have started much better. Matt Campbell picked up his first win as Penn State’s head coach, as the Nittany Lions shut out…...
Scores & Highlights | 2026 High School Football Week 2
1+ week, 2+ day ago (251+ words) Friday, September 4th (all 7pm kickoff, unless otherwise noted) Bedford 2 vs Clearfield 7 Bellwood-Antis 33 vs Bishop McCort 6 Bishop Guilfoyle 16 vs Richland 21 (FNR @ 7:30 on NBC) Central 44 vs Greater Johnstown 0 Central Cambria 37 vs Penns Valley 20 Chestnut Ridge 14 vs Philipsburg-Osceola 34 Forest Hills 21 vs Bellefonte 28 Huntingdon 28 vs…...