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PHOTOS: Tractor-trailer left on its side after crash in Tyrone
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A tractor-trailer rollover caused a portion of PA 453 to be closed for an extended time on Wednesday. On July 24, officers were called to Pa 453 near the Tyrone Exit of I-99 for a report of an accident around 2:30 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police said that it was a one-vehicle […]
PNG failed to shut off gas lines before 2021 Tyrone house explosion, officials said
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A complaint filed Thursday by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) said that their investigation into the 2021 Tyrone house explosion shows that People’s Natural Gas (PNG) failed in their response. The PUC said the natural gas leak and sequential explosion on July 26, 2021, was caused by a third-party contractor replacing […]
Police arrest Tyrone man accused of shooting out of home, causing outage
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Blair County man faces multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun several times inside his home. Police say officers were called to 33-year-old Ismael Lucena's residence in Tyrone early Thursday morning in response to a report of an anxiety attack. Upon arrival, officers...
House fire in Cresson claims beloved family dog
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A devastating house fire broke out Thursday morning in Cresson, leading to the tragic loss of a family pet. Crews were called to the 300 block of Laurel Ave. The fire, which began around 9 a.m., started in the kitchen area at the back...
Former Penn Cambria baseball boosters president accused of forging over 70 checks
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Lilly man is being accused of forging and altering the checks from the Penn Cambria baseball boosters when he was president of the boosters club. Jeramie Yeoman, 47, is facing over 70 charges and is being accused of forging and altering over 70 checks from a local baseball booster, […]
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