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Kara Stultz joins Northeast Agri-Solutions Force as customer focus assistant
Northeast Agri-Solutions Force (NASF) is excited to announce the hiring of Kara Stultz as customer focus assistant. In her new role, Stultz will assist John Clark, NASF owner and Feedworks USA technical sales manager, with sales and marketing efforts for current customers while helping to connect with new prospects within Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
Community celebrates induction of famous native artist and writer into Disney Hall of Fame
Cambria County, PA — Steve Ditko, who was born in Johnstown on November 2, 1927 is now in the Disney hall of fame. His milestone was celebrated at bottle works in Johnstown, on Thursday. Bottle works executive director Matt Lamb says this event has been at least 4 months...
Unfortunate Serious Injury for Hopewell Vikings Quarterback Kingston Krotec
Hopewell Township– Football is no doubt a violent and physical game and because of that, injuries occur. Unfortunately, a member of the Hopewell Vikings 2024 football team has sustained a serious one. This afternoon at practice, Vikings junior quarterback Kingston Krotec was injured in a simple tackling drill and...
Ex-director of Harrisburg's Broad Street Market accused of unauthorized credit card purchases, bonuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The former executive director of the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg is accused of using the market's credit card for thousands of dollars in personal expenses and issuing unauthorized bonuses for himself. Tanis Monroy, 31, of Carlisle, is charged with access device fraud and theft by...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony gives first look inside new Lebanon Junior High School
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2024 football preview: Palmyra ready for quick strike behind key returning starters
Lebanon County begins its 2024 football campaign in a few days, and there's plenty of new storylines to watch for on each squad. As the season gets closer, there's six teams inside the county to look at before the first kickoff. Each team's opening game is set for Aug. 23, so make sure to follow all coverage on LDNews.com through the year's first Friday night experience. ...
York County attorney suspended for failing to disclose funds: Pa. Disciplinary Board
York County attorney Andrew Scott Ziegler has been suspended by Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for a period of one year and one day, after retaining funds from clients and failing to disclose that to his former employer. According to the court order, Ziegler opened Zeigler Law Offices in May of...
Property dispute puts Elk County 9-1-1 tower on hold
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A property dispute over a communication tower in Elk County has left the county trying to find somewhere else to build a permanent tower. The Brawand family said that Elk County has been using the tower on their property for about 12 years without paying them to use the land. […]
A stowaway groundhog is elevated to local icon
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania groundhog is making a name for himself for something other than predicting an early or late spring. An intrepid varmint dubbed Colonel Custard — so named for the frozen custard shop and mini-golf outlet where he was discovered — was found stowed away with a passel of stuffed animals prizes in an arcade game two weeks ago. Players were maneuvering a mechanical claw to pluck toys from the glass game case when they suddenly realized a real live groundhog was blinking back at them.
APD: Altoona couple charged after children found living in filth; dogs found malnourished
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say an Altoona couple has been charged after multiple children were found living in deplorable conditions. Police say 19-year-old Jahkeem Metcalf and 31-year-old Tanya McCartney are charged with child endangerment and animal cruelty after officers were called to assist CYS at their 8th Ave. home earlier this week.
'Just wait til I'm out of here:' Blair Co. man spit on, tried to bite officers, police say
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say a Duncansville man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted police during an incident at UPMC Altoona earlier this week. Police say 31-year-old Paul Carey had been taken to the hospital, on the afternoon of August 13th, for reportedly...
Bellwood Pool to host ‘spooky, splashy’ end of summer event
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — BOO! Did we scare you? If not, you may just be brave enough to join in on one last hoorah for summer at the Bellwood Pool. The pool will be hosting a “Ghosts and Aliens: Local Legends and Lore” presentation as well as a “Splash Hop” on Wednesday, Aug. 14. […]
Blair County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director retires after 27 years
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Joe Hurd has served on the Blair County Chamber of Commerce since 1997. At 70 years old, he decided to take advice from an old song about poker. “As Kenny Rogers says, ‘[You got to know when] to hold them and [know] when to fold them.’ And I think it’s […]
Firefighters gather for weekend convention in Blair County
EAST FREEDOM, BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Firefighters from 23 counties across the state will gather in East Freedom, starting on Thursday. The 132nd annual Central Fire District Convention over the next three days. The event, hosted by the Freedom Township Fire Department, includes live music, food and beverage. First responders bring trailers and camping […]
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