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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 […]
Police: 3-hour standoff in Altoona resulted in two men being charged
UPDATE: ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department announced that they are looking to identify the group of young men that McCloskey and Colyer allegedly shot at. The indivduals pictured below are considered “persons of interest” by APD in the shooting investigation. If anyone knows the identity of any of the individuals, they are […]
Amtran pays tribute to its history, debuts ‘trolley’ bus
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Commuters in Altoona might see a vehicle that looks reminiscent of a trolley rolling down the city streets. Amtran debuted a new bus Friday — Bus 56. This bus is the first and currently only one of the fleet to feature a new design that pays tribute to the trolley cars […]
Altoona church replaces statue after it was vandalized
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Earlier this year a statue at an Altoona church had a statue vandalized and now thanks to the community it’s been replaced. On Thursday, Aug. 15 the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church dedicated the new Blessed Mother statue. Parishioners gave thanks to the statue donators and explained the importance of the […]
Altoona woman killed in crash on US 22 in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman was killed Wednesday in a crash on US 22 in Huntingdon County. Pennsylvania State Police were called to William Penn Highway at the intersection with Main Street on Aug. 14 just before 3 p.m. in Porter Township. According to a report, the accident was between a 2004 […]
Altoona dinner to benefit scholarship named for gun violence victim
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An upcoming dinner in Altoona will benefit Thee Devon Pfirsching Scholarship, which is named for a 15-year-old boy who was killed in an act of gun violence in 2020. Devon Pfirsching was in the 10th grade when he lost his life on Feb. 25, 2020. The event, Devon’s Dinner, will take […]
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Carbon County hits $1M jackpot
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., -– A lucky Carbon County resident has recently hit the jackpot. A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Thursday, Aug. 15 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 1-7-9-23-40, to win $1 million less withholding. Friendly Food Mart II on Stock Street...
Marjorie Taylor Greene to host Pennsylvania GOP ‘election integrity’ poll watcher recruitment event
On Sept. 3, Greene is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the Washington County Republican Party’s Fall dinner. “We will be asking her to speak her mind, totally unfiltered,” the Washington County Republican Party wrote on Facebook promoting the fundraiser.
Local comedian to film Amazon Prime special in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local comedian is gearing up to film an Amazon Prime special and the community is invited to attend. Scott Kelly, of Duncansville, will be at ArtsAltoona (2212 6th Ave.) on Friday, Sept. 13 to film his stand up comedy special for Amazon Prime. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with […]
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the tight ends
Aug. 16—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top tight ends for the 2024 season. 1. Brady O'Hara North Catholic Senior, 6-6, 250 O'Hara took a pass 75 yards for a touchdown in North Catholic's season opener a year ago. Three weeks later, he did it again, scoring another 75-yard touchdown. The Penn State commit is built ...
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