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Bellwood Pool to host ‘spooky, splashy’ end of summer event
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — BOO! Did we scare you? If not, you may just be brave enough to join in on one last hoorah for summer at the Bellwood Pool. The pool will be hosting a “Ghosts and Aliens: Local Legends and Lore” presentation as well as a “Splash Hop” on Wednesday, Aug. 14. […]
4-year-old boy dies after falling into neighbor's pool in Altoona, police say
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A 4-year-old boy has died after falling into a neighbor's pool Monday night in Altoona, police said. Logan Township Police Chief Dave Hoover reported that officers and emergency medical crews were dispatched to a drowning call just before 9 p.m. in the 2100 block of 21st Street.
Crews respond to house fire in Duncansville
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Crews were called out on Monday night to help fight a house fire on Clint Lane in Duncansville. On Monday, Aug. 12 multiple fire departments were called to Clint Lane and Colonel Drive for a report of a fire. The fire started in the back of the home. Details about […]
'Breastfeeding Welcome Here': Safe spaces created for breastfeeding moms in Altoona
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and to call attention to the legal rights of breastfeeding moms, the Blair County Breastfeeding Coalition began an initiative to create safe spaces in local businesses.
RS Library Helps to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
Roaring Spring Community Library was joined by Victim Services at Family Services Inc. and the Blair County Human Anti-Trafficking Response Team for the Red Sand Project art installation to raise awareness about trafficking during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 31. Those who attended the event filled the cracks in the...
Airport considers stormwater runoff options
MARTINSBURG — The Altoona-Blair County Airport Authority is considering options to redirect stormwater runoff that has damaged Airport Entrance Road for several years. At a meeting Wednesday, airport manager Tracy Plessinger said stormwater drains from a 27-inch pipe under the county-owned road into a sinkhole between the airport and Dowrick Drive.
Tyrone man dead after Blair County crash, coroner says
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities say a Tyrone man is dead after a crash Monday in Antis Township. The accident occurred at the intersection of East Pleasant Valley Boulevard and Irwin Lane. Blair County Coroner Ray Benton identified the victim as 77-year-old Allan Daniels. Daniels was transported to...
After groundhog got stuck in claw machine, Pennsylvania ice cream shop asking public to name it
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania mini golf and ice cream shopthat discovered a groundhog in its claw machine is now looking to name the animal. Last week, employees at The Meadows in Blair County were shocked when they spotted a groundhog in the game. The Pennsylvania Game Commission and vending machine company teamed up to rescue and release the animal.
Third most famous groundhog in Pa.? Claw machine critter made official mascot of Blair County business
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. — Move over Punxsutawney Phil and Gus! A new groundhog is making waves in the Keystone State. Employees were shocked to find an unusual "prize" -a live groundhog- inside one of their claw machine games. The curious creature was safely captured and released unharmed, but its legacy has been long-lasting!
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