WTAJ NEWS
Top and recent articles during my time at WTAJ News.
Top stories
Working with WTAJ has allowed me to write a handful of different stories ranging from sports to breaking news, community events and so much more. I've chosen a few top stories based on interaction, pageviews, and importance to the community.
Top stories
PHOTOS: Crews fight ‘major forest fire’ in Elk County
Nov. 9, 2022
Aaron Marrie and Rebecca Parsons
In this story, co-written by myself and Rebecca Parsons, we aquired photos from fire officials to showcase/high the massive damage caused by the forest fire in Elk County. We also alerted readers, specifically near the forest, of the incident, making sure they were aware and in the know.
What stores and restaurants are open on Christmas in Pennsylvania?
Dec. 17, 2022
Aaron Marrie
To inform the community, I researched stories in the area to see what would and would not be open on Christmas Day 2022. This story was very helpful, not only for myself but for so many people in the area. It pulled in over 18,000 pageviews and informed those in Central Pennsylvania where they could shop on the holiday.
Mega Millions Numbers: $5M ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot surpasses $1B
July 29, 2023
Aaron Marrie
In one of my best-performing stories ever, I wrote about the Mega Millions Jackpot and informed our readers and those across Pennsylvania that jackpots were hit in the state. Two players won a combined total of $6 million. Viewers really enjoy these types of stories, seeing where the tickets might have been sold and what the winning numbers are.