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Blair County churches to give away food, clothes, school supplies
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Newry Lutheran Church and the Geeseytown Lutheran Church will be distributing free items to those who need them in July and August. The Newry Lutheran Church, located at 1030 Shamrock Lane, will distribute bags of food from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in the church social hall. […]
'U a rat:' Johnstown man sent threats to woman he abducted, held captive, police say
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A Johnstown man is back behind bars, this time in Blair County, after police say he reportedly sent thousands of threatening messages to a woman who he previously abducted and held captive. Authorities say Robert Stevenson-Watts, now age 34, was originally arrested in 2020...
Coroner: Altoona man killed in Hollidaysburg rollover crash
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say an Altoona man was killed over the weekend in a single-vehicle crash in Hollidaysburg. The Blair County coroner's office has identified the crash victim as 61-year-old David Reed. Investigators say Reed was pronounced dead at the scene just before...
Johnstown Man Arrested In Altoona On Witness Intimidation Charges
A Johnstown man is back behind bars this time in Blair County after police say he reportedly sent threatening messages to a woman whom he previously kidnapped and held captive. Robert Stevenson-Watts was arrested in 2020 after authorities say he abducted a woman and held her in the attic of a condemned home in Conemaugh.
One dead after vehicle crash in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person is dead after a crash in Hollidaysburg Sunday afternoon. While details are limited, pending the state police report, Blair County Coroner Ray Benton said a 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by deputy coroner Hailee Lang. David Reed, of Altoona, was pronounced dead when […]
Red Cross hosts annual 'Blood Blitz' blood drive in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The American Red Cross conducted its largest Blair County blood drive Tuesday at the Altoona Junior High gymnasium. Organizers say the goal is to collect 180 units of blood. Officials say summer presents the time of greatest need for blood transfusions, but it also...
Blair County residents attend Trump rally, reflect on shooting
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A couple from Pennsylvania that attended the Trump Rally in Butler on Saturday is reflecting on their experience. Sandra Butler-Devers and her husband, Ronald, of Duncansville, Pa., went to the rally to volunteer and show their support for the Republican Presidential Candidate and former President. “Just looking at them now, makes me […]
Blair Co. organization creates care packages for veterans, troops; donation drive underway
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — One area organization is once again seeking donations for homeless veterans and care packages for deployed troops. Military Families Ministry, located in Bellwood, Blair County, is currently conducting its 4th annual July donation drive. The organization is looking for individual snack bars, protein bars,...
PA Ag Sec. kicks off annual 'Urban Agriculture Tour' at community gardens in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The state kicked off its 7th annual Urban Agriculture Tour in Blair County on Monday. The first stop was at the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Community Gardens in Hollidaysburg. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding got a firsthand look at what is grown there,...
Update: Heat advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:08 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Southern Centre, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to...
Central Pa. farmers ‘keeping faith’ during heatwave
(WTAJ) — With recent heatwaves throughout Central Pennsylvania, farmers are taking a hit this growing season. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Somerset, Bedford and the southern regions of Blair and Huntingdon Counties are experiencing moderate or severe drought and other counties in the area are experiencing abnormal dryness. “You can’t really do […]
Political violence ‘horrific’
The U.S. is at a hinge moment in history, following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump Saturday in Butler, according to state Rep. Lou Schmitt, R-Altoona. It’s a moment that demands leadership, which both Republican Trump and his Democratic opponent in the presidential campaign Joe Biden have the...
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