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Pennsylvania representatives press Norfolk Southern following 2023 derailment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have written a letter to Norfolk Southern after they failed to share critical safety information with local officials after a December 2023 derailment outside of Altoona. In the letter, they expressed concerns about the company’s safety and labor practices and their impact […]
CLEARFIELD COUNTY MAN CHARGED FOLLOWING ROBBERY IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
State police in Indiana have charged a Clearfield County man following a robbery Tuesday afternoon in White Township. Troopers say 22-year-old Nicholas Joseph Holbert of Osceola Mills was charged with a felony count of robbery along with misdemeanor charges of possessing instruments of crime and theft by unlawful taking for the incident along Pompano Drive. At 5:23 p.m., troopers were called to investigate a robbery and met with the victim, identified only as an 18-year-old man from Indiana, who said he was walking away from a group of friends when Holbert placed him in a chokehold, pressed a pistol to the left side of his abdomen, and demanded his wallet and Rolex wristwatch.
Senator Ward announces Frankstown Twp. Sewer Project
HARRISBURG (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announces a $5.8 million fund toward a sewer main project in Frankstown Twp. The project will replace nearly 25,000 feet of sewer systems with new pipes and manhole covers. The state will provide the funds through a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority […]
'It's really good to have it back:' Johnstown's Save a Lot reopens after shutdown
A Cambria County supermarket reopened under new ownership Wednesday afternoon after being shut down last year. Affan Ajmal said he and his father took over ownership of Johnstown’s Save a Lot grocery store earlier this year after the previous owners were forced to close it due to multiple health code violations, including a rodent infestation. Ajmal said he took several precautions to make sure that it doesn’t happen again.
Tinicum Arts Festival-goers endure sweltering weekend
So far this summer, Tinicum Park’s biggest attractions have been in a hot battle with nature’s wrath. The popular “Concert Under The Stars,” held June 29, canceled the concert portion of the event 30 minutes in amid a thunderous, unforgiving rainstorm. The annual weekend-long Tinicum Arts...
Build your own burger with Chef Janet
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Chef Janet is back in the Studio 814 kitchen with her burger bar recipe. With the summer heat in full swing, it is the best time of the year to break out your grill and get cooking!. Building your own burger bar is as easy...
Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. Dallas Wings FREE LIVE STREAM (7/17/24): Watch WNBA | Time, TV channel
ARLINGTON, Texas – Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will tussle with the Dallas Wings today – Wednesday, July 17 – at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. The matchup is available on multiple streaming services for free. Wednesday night’s game will broadcast live on ESPN with...
Murrysville, Latrobe set to battle for District 31 American Legion baseball title
With the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament beginning Saturday, how do Murrysville coach Bob Bozzuto and Latrobe coach Jason Bush handle Wednesday’s District 31 championship game, set for 5:30 p.m. at Greater Latrobe High School?. Both coaches are taking the same approach by agreeing with former New York...
Summer Spritz Cocktails with Fine Wine & Good Spirits
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Wine Specialist for Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Pamela Mysels stops by with some great recipes for summertime spritz drinks that will have you transported to the coast of Italy!. Cocktail Recipes:. Ingredients. 3 oz Mionetto Prosecco. 2 oz Aperol Aperitivo. 1 ¼ oz watermelon...
PASSHE governors approve state funding, freeze tuition for seventh year
HARRISBURG -- In a special meeting Wednesday morning, the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education accepted the commonwealth's 2024-25 appropriation of nearly $614.8 million, an increase of 6% over 2023-24, as well as a tuition fee freeze for a seventh consecutive year for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and nine sister institutions.
814 Your Health Check: Community Outreach events with Gloria Gates CARE
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Gloria Gates Care is a new, innovative way of healthcare that is being offered in our area for folks who are lacking access to resources including medical providers. They’re making it easier than ever to have access to great health care with providers that truly care about you as a person! Experience the difference with Gloria Gates Care.
Clearfield County man accused of armed robbery then returning money, Rolex
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Money and a Rolex watch were reported stolen at gunpoint and then later returned by the accused robbery, state police said. Nicholas Joseph Holbert, 22, of Osceola Mills, was charged with one felony count of robbery and misdemeanor counts of possessing instruments of crime and theft by unlawful taking. Troopers […]
Oakland A’s draft Bishop McCort graduate Aidan Layton
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – Bishop McCort graduate Aidan Layton has been drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Layton, 2020 graduate for the Crushers, played collegiate baseball at Division II Seton Hill, where he stood out to scouts. This past season, Layton had a 3.15 earned runs average […]
Racing Cars Has Been a Weyandt Family Tradition
Dirt track racing has been in the Weyandt family of Claysburg for three generations, which started with Brian Weyandt Sr.'s uncle Denny Weyandt in the 1960s. "My uncle started back in the 60s - he retired in 1974 and then I started in 1986," he said. Weyandt retired from racing...
Sale Bill
Craig Curfman of Roaring Spring found three auction/sale bills from 1921 while cleaning out his mother’s attic. He said two were salvageable and framed. The executors were his maternal great-grandmother and grandfathers. The farm remained in the family until 1986, owned by Ebersoles for over 100 years. “It think...
Leonardo DRS Wins $417M Navy Contract for Hardware Development, Production
A Leonardo DRS business has won a five-year, $417.2 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Navy for hardware products. DRS Laurel Technologies will develop, integrate and manufacture hardware for the U.S. and Australian navies and the Foreign Military Sales program under the fixed-price-incentive-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost reimbursable IDIQ, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.
MaryJo (Wineland) Donaldson
MaryJo (Wineland) Donaldson, 79, of Martinsburg, passed away July 10, 2024, at her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1944, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mattern) Wineland. MaryJo was united in marriage to Donald Devoe Donaldson Dec. 18, 1966, in Martinsburg; he preceded her in death March 22, 2020.
Saint Francis University's Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Achieves FAA Certification
Loretto, PA (07/17/2024) — Saint Francis University proudly announces that its new Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate program received formal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in late May. This milestone makes the AMT program the only FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance technician school in Cambria County and the only...
Men's Tennis Finalizes 2024 Signing Class
LORETTO, Pa.- Saint Francis men's tennis Head Coach Eric Hovan announced the additions of Blake Lorenzo, Noah Potts, Kevin Titus Suresh and Beau Welker to the 2024 signing class. Lorenzo is a native of La Mesa, Calif. who joins Saint Francis from Grossmont High School. Lorenzo comes from a family...
LIVE: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings score updates, highlights
The Indiana Fever (11-14) complete their pre-Olympic break schedule against the Dallas Wings (5-19). Indiana has won three of its past four games and Dallas has lost three straight. The Fever have three WNBA All-Stars: Kelsey Mitchell (17 points per game), Caitlin Clark (16.8 points, 7.8 assists, 5.8 rebounds) and Aliyah Boston (13.7 points, 8.8 rebounds). NaLyssa...
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