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Area man accused of stealing 2 vehicles from different Sheetz on the same day
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Bristol man is accused of stealing two different vehicles from two different Sheetz on the same day. State police have charged Troy Porter, 37, for taking a car from a Huntingdon County Sheetz, after he had already taken one from a Sheetz in Altoona, according to police. On Feb. […]
Academy names its new leader
LEWISTOWN — Known for placing a high percentage of its students in the local job market, the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in Lewistown hired a new leader with an extensive background in workforce development. During a special voting meeting on Thursday night, the Academy’s Operating Committee...
Expect strong thunderstorms in North Central Pa. Wednesday night
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:45 p.m. for Cambria, Blair and Huntingdon counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 9:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Tyrone, moving...
Company 22
The Warriors Mark-Franklin Fire Co. was formed in 1954 and serves Warriors Mark and Franklin townships in Huntingdon County and Halfmoon Township in Centre County. It has 120 members on its roster with approximately 25 being currently active, and they’re always looking for more volunteers. Anyone who is interested in joining may contact a current member or call the firehouse at (814) 632-7011.
Local units assist in hay fire
A malfunctioning hay bailer is being listed as the cause of a blaze that burned about 10 acres of a 35-acre tract of land around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Hopewell Township (Huntingdon County) near the border with Bedford County. Saxton fire chief Mark Taylor reported that when Saxton volunteers arrived...
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