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American Red Cross announces blood shortage, calls on donors statewide
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The American Red Cross has announced an emergency blood shortage and is asking the community to consider donating. As the remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country continue to complicate efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply, those who remain in unaffected areas are urged to donate. […]
Two exhibitions to open at Verostko Center
LATROBE, PA – The Verostko Center for the Arts, located on the Saint Vincent College campus within the Dale P. Latimer Library, is pleased to announce two exhibitions to mark the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year. Both exhibitions open with a public reception on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Center. All are welcome to the opening reception. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are not required.
Football Recap: Tyrone Comes Up Short at Home Against Clearfield
Tyrone couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 46-20 to the Clearfield Bison on Friday. The matchup was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly the Golden Eagles struggled afterwards. Brady Collins had a dynamite game for Clearfield, rushing for 236 yards and four touchdowns...
JD Vance making campaign stop in Erie this week
Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP)– Vice presidential Nominee JD Vance will be coming to Erie this week as the race for the Whitehouse continues to heat up. According to the Trump Campaign website, Senator Vance will be in Erie on Wednesday, Aug. 28 starting at 3 p.m. at the Team Hardinger warehouse at 1280 W 18th St. […]
Annual Johnstown Classic Car Show set for early September
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 15th annual Antique & Classic Car & Motorcycle event is set for Sept. 7 in Johnstown. The annual event held by the Johnstown Super Cruise Committee is back for its 15th year to benefit the Laurel Highlands Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 364. Antique, classics, tuners, rat rods, trucks and […]
Traditional Garments From Different Hispanic Countries
Gracie Mahanes is a junior at Greater Latrobe Senior High School. She is 17 years old and enjoys spending time with her friends and family. During fall/winter, Gracie plays for a club volleyball team called, Alliance, and enjoys playing with her best friend, Sage. She loves going to see movies, going to the gym after school, and shopping! This is her first year in journalism, but she has always been interested in writing and telling stories. Ever since she was little she has been writing stories and using her imagination. During her freshman year, she took broadcasting but, that only lasted for a whole school year. She wanted to use her writing skills and tell more stories instead of interviews. Gracie plans to focus on entertaining stories and girls' volleyball, but she is open to anything and would love to expand her boundaries. She has an interest in being a journalist and eventually plans on publishing her own books. After high school, she would love to attend Duquesne University and major in journalism and business. Gracie's big overall goal is to become a news anchor for a big-shot news program in New York. She is excited to be a new member of the Greater Latrobe High Post.
Johnstown man pleads guilty to trafficking heroin, cocaine
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man has pleaded guilty in federal court to violating drug laws by trafficking drugs, according to United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Rodney Smith, 68, pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 26 before Senior United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson. According to court documents, from Jan. 2021 to June […]
Encouraging messages on rocks uplift Johnstown students on first day
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — For the second consecutive year, the Johnstown High School Alumni Association gathered to paint encouraging messages on rocks to welcome students back for the new school year. The first day of school at Johnstown High was Monday. Assistant High School Principle Beau Herbert expressed...
West Taylor Fire Company hosts softball event to support local and national charities
In 2019, the West Taylor Fire Company began holding an annual softball tournament on Cooper Avenue in Johnstown open to all community members with the goal of supporting local and national charities. Organizers said that when Fire Captain Lee Adam Dill was killed in 2020, the Company decided to rename the tournament in his memory.
Somerset PD warns businesses of counterfeit bills
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Somerset Borough Police Department is warning local businesses to be wary of counterfeit cash. According to a Facebook post, the department responded to an incident at Eat N Park after two men allegedly tried to use counterfeit cash. On Sunday, Aug. 25 workers said that two males tried to […]
Vacant homes in Somerset County damaged by fires
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A pair of vacant homes in northern Somerset County were hit by fires over the weekend. According to our media partners at the Tribune-Democrat, one of the fires involved a vacant structure just before midnight Saturday near Boswell and the other gutted a Conemaugh Township residence on Edgar Croyle Road. […]
PSP: Man shot with rubber bullets in Somerset County, one charged
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County man is in prison after he allegedly shot another man after he got into an argument over money. Jonathan Kearns, 42, is facing felony charges after he shot the boyfriend of a woman he was arguing with over alleged missing money, according to a criminal complaint. On […]
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