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Blair County to host ‘Katy’s Karnival’ for third year in a row
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — “Katy’s Karnival” is gearing up to kick off its third annual celebration, which will be held on July 5 and 6. The carnival will be held at the Excelsior Fire Company Firehall, located at 399 S. First Street, Bellwood. This year, the theme is “Christmas in July,” and festivities will […]
Annual Blair County 'Freedom Ride' raises money for local VA center
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Around 500 bicycle riders took to the streets of Blair County Thursday morning for the annual Fourth of July Freedom Ride. The ride started at the Howard Gardner American Legion in downtown Tyrone and went to DelGrosso's Amusement Park before returning. Money raised by...
Behind the Scenes: Fireworks at Summer Thunder 2024
TIPTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Almost everyone expects to see fireworks on the Fourth of July. But have you ever wondered what it takes to get the fireworks ready for Summer Thunder at DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash? WTAJ went behind the scenes and met the team responsible for the fireworks spectacular. “It’s all about tradition. […]
Tradition continues with annual Huntingdon fireworks show
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ)–Huntingdon got in the Independence Day spirit with the annual fireworks show Wednesday night. The show is put on every year at Flag Pole Hill. The show was started by Bob Geissinger almost 30 years ago, and his family has worked to keep it going since he passed in 2020. This year over […]
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