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Football season reminder: Drive sober or get pulled over
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As the weather begins to turn and football season starts up, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding fans to stay safe during tailgating. While tailgating, some fans may enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two. PennDOT reminds all tailgaters to plan ahead for a sober driver if they plan to drink […]
Pa. State Police Cadets Could Earn College Credits for Training
Commonwealth University and the Pennsylvania State Police recently announced an agreement that allows cadets to receive college credits for their training. The arrangement enables cadets to receive 20 credits at CU upon graduation from the academy when enrolled in a criminal justice degree program at any CU campus location (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield or Clearfield).
Pitt's Pat Narduzzi still searching for QB1, will use Nate Yarnell, Eli Holstein in opener
Aug. 26—If you're looking for clues to help uncover the winner in Pitt's quarterback derby, you're probably wasting your time. Coach Pat Narduzzi said Monday at his news conference that Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein will play Saturday in the opener against Kent State at Acrisure Stadium. Someone must take the first snap, and Narduzzi said that will be determined through practice and who best ...
Major Drug Trafficking Ring Busted in Central Pennsylvania
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, numerous residents from Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Erie counties were arrested on Tuesday afternoon for violating federal drug laws, money laundering, and illegal possession of firearms. This follows an 18-month-long investigation that traced the movement of multiple kilos of methamphetamine from Atlanta to Central Pennsylvania.
Rutgers QB commit Gavin Sidwar starts out season with strong showing
Rutgers class of 2026 quarterback commit Gavin Sidwar saw his junior season get off to a strong start with an impressive showing in his opening ga, me. Sidwar led his La Salle (Glenside, Pa.) squad to a 45-7 win over Harrisburg (Pa.). En route to the first win of the...
It'll feel closer to July Fourth in Pennsylvania over the warm Labor Day holiday weekend
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 2, and it'll feel more like the Fourth of July than the tail end of summer. Here's everything you need to know about early weather forecast for the Labor Day weekend, whether you're planning to fly off for a late summer getaway or staying close to home.
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.
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.
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