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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A 22-year-old man was killed Tuesday night after damage from the storm caused problems with utility lines.

According to the State College Police, just after 7:15 p.m. on April 29, they received a report of a person being electrocuted near the 1500 block of University Drive. Upon arrival, crews found that a 22-year-old, whose name is being withheld at this time, had encountered an active electrical current. Police noted that he had been trying to put out a mulch fire at the time of his death.

PSP says a school vehicle driver and a 9-year-old passenger died after a crash in Sullivan Township. Two young passengers were also flown to a hospital.

The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival begins Saturday with a two-mile run honoring Bob Messina.

Bryan Kohberger's request to strike the death penalty, citing "voluminous and unorganized" evidence, was rejected by an Ada County judge.

With the election of the new pope, the stamps lose the postal value, but the collectible value goes up.

WATSONTOWN — Due to recent roof damage at Kingdom Kidz, 11 E Third St., Watsontown, all SafeKIDZ activities in May have been cancelled

VALLEY TOWNSHIP — A lane restriction will be in place on Interstate 80 westbound on Thursday in Valley Township, Montour County.

LEWISBURG — Susquehanna Valley Mediation’s Families in Recovery program will host a recovery workshop panel with speakers who will share their personal stories to foster a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery.The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. May 27 at the Village Common at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, 6 Tressler Blvd. Light refreshments will be provided.The panel is a two-hour discussion workshop intended to strengthen participants’ understanding of addiction, the recovery process and other challenges faced by so many in the community.

Check the latest power outage reports from across northeastern and central Pennsylvania

Affected drivers may notice a loud knocking or banging noise from the engine, or performance issues when driving.