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Annual Ethnic Festival brings community together
For almost 30 years, the Cambria City Ethnic Festival has been bringing people together in the Johnstown area. Organizers, including Father Timothy Ferris from Saint Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, said annual events like this are community builders and help tie us together. They said this is reinforced by free...
Portage Ambulance Association announces board of directors positions
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Portage Area Ambulance Association announced it is looking to fill open positions on their board of directors. All three of the positions are open on the association’s board of directors. Two are available to residents of Portage Borough, Portage Township, Cassandra Borough, Wilmore Borough and Summerhill Township. However, the […]
Local officials ramp up West Nile virus fight with targeted mosquito spraying
Cambria County, PA — The West Nile Virus is sparking preventative measures in our region. Officials tried to slow its spread with a spraying event Wednesday night in Johnstown. Organizers hosted the truck-mounted ultra low volume mosquito spray event in Kernville. So far this year the CDC says there...
Presidential campaigns work to reach both rural and urban voters ahead of Pennsylvania campaign stops
Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, will stop along the campaign trail in Johnstown on Friday to speak to voters, and on Monday, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will be campaigning in Pittsburgh. As the candidates work to reach rural and urban voters, representatives of both campaigns talked to Pittsburgh’s...
72nd annual Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee kicks off Sept. 4 in New Centerville
NEW CENTERVILLE ― The Somerset County community is gearing up for the 72nd annual Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee, Sept. 4-8. Sponsored by the New Centerville and Rural Volunteer Fire Co., the event benefits the fire company. ...
5 things to do this week!
5 Things to Do This Week in the Johnstown, Altoona, and Laurel Highlands Area. Looking for some fun and excitement in the Johnstown, Altoona, and Laurel Highlands area this week? Whether you're in the mood for cultural experiences, outdoor fun, or a family movie night, there's something for everyone. Check out these five must-do events:
Update: Flash flood warning for Cambria County Thursday evening
On Thursday at 5:13 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 7 p.m. for Cambria County. "At 5:13 p.m., local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing flooding in Johnstown and vicinity. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring," says the weather service. "Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses."
Public meetings for projects set for Blair, Cambria County
(WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that they’ll be hosting public meetings for residents to attend to see upcoming projects in Blair and Cambria County. Blair County meeting: Here’s when and where In Blair County, PennDOT is developing plans for a project on Route 3009 (Valley Forge Road) over Blair Gap Run […]
Ebensburg to flush hydrants, residents water to be affected
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Department announced it will be flushing hydrants on Sept. 2 and 3. The hydrants will be flushed on Monday at 11 p.m. and on Tuesday at 7 a.m. During flushing, customers in the area may experience periods of low to no water pressure as well […]
Residents to vote whether Callimont Borough, Larimer Township should merge
SALISBURY ― It will be up to residents in Callimont Borough and Larimer Township to decide whether to merge after Somerset County Commissioners and the county Election Board approved Tuesday adding a question to the next election ballot. A referendum on the November ballot will ask the residents if Callimont should be merged...
Brown: ‘United We Stand,’ Bravery more common than we imagined
On September 11, when Former President George W. Bush was addressing our nation from the memorial grounds in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Melissa O’Connor, my husband, and I were launching the 2021 season of Narberth Athletic Association’s NFL flag football. At the Welsh Valley Middle School fields, nearly 385 players,...
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