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Annual Blair County 'Freedom Ride' raises money for local VA center
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Around 500 bicycle riders took to the streets of Blair County Thursday morning for the annual Fourth of July Freedom Ride. The ride started at the Howard Gardner American Legion in downtown Tyrone and went to DelGrosso's Amusement Park before returning. Money raised by...
Blair County to host ‘Katy’s Karnival’ for third year in a row
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — “Katy’s Karnival” is gearing up to kick off its third annual celebration, which will be held on July 5 and 6. The carnival will be held at the Excelsior Fire Company Firehall, located at 399 S. First Street, Bellwood. This year, the theme is “Christmas in July,” and festivities will […]
Delays expected for Route 271 in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is informing drivers to expect delays on Route 271 (Nicktown Hill Road) from Route 553 to U.S. 219. Beginning Monday, July 8, a pavement preservation project will begin its next phase. Single-lane restrictions and Short-term traffic control will be used which could create delays […]
Behind the Scenes: Fireworks at Summer Thunder 2024
TIPTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Almost everyone expects to see fireworks on the Fourth of July. But have you ever wondered what it takes to get the fireworks ready for Summer Thunder at DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash? WTAJ went behind the scenes and met the team responsible for the fireworks spectacular. “It’s all about tradition. […]
Cambria County students win national STEM competition
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Four students from Northern Cambria High School have brought home a national championship in a STEM competition. Ace Drumm, Ava Messina, Ben Messina and Drake Weller won the Technology Student Association’s 2024 Solar Sprint Competition. The team was led by two Northern Cambria teachers — Matthew Kline, who teaches technology […]
Local veteran honored at baseball game with players wearing uniforms representing Iwo Jima
Cambria County, PA — Sergeant Michael Strank being honored by family at a Johnstown Mill Rats game, in Cambria county, on the 4th of July. The Mill Rats wore a special uniform set that features the iconic photo of Strank and other marines raising the American flag in Iwo Jima.
Edgehill Drive reopens in Westmont, Inclined Plane work progressing
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Completion of one phase of work at the Johnstown Inclined Plane has cleared the way for Edgehill Drive in Westmont Borough to reopen to traffic. According to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat, Contractors were finishing work on the sidewalk at the top of the Incline, and safety fencing has been removed from Edgehill Drive, which reopened on Wednesday.
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra celebrates Fourth of July with patriotic performance
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dozens gathered Thursday at the Penn Eben Park in Ebensburg to listen to a patriotic performance by the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet. The repertoire included many well known classics such as “God Bless America” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag” as well as the Armed Forces Medley to honor those […]
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