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Wawa sets opening date for first central Pennsylvania store
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Wawa will open its first store in central Pennsylvania next month.The gas station and convenience store chain announced on Monday that it will open its location in Middletown on Sept. 19. Wawa is expanding into territory that has traditionally been held by Altoona-based Sheetz, with its newest location on West Harrisburg Pike right next to an existing Sheetz store. Wawa said it plans to open stores in York, Dover, Williamsport, Hanover and Enola by the end of the year. In the next five years, Wawa said it wants to have up to 40 stores in the...
Forward looks beyond Republicans, Democrats as election nears
(The Center Square) – As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats and Republicans are firing up their bases. Meanwhile, advocates of third-party candidates and open primaries – like the Forward Party – say it’s time to give independent voters a stronger voice in the electoral process, and they are gaining ground. Forward has two statewide candidates appearing on the ballot in November, bringing them closer to their goal of securing official...
Pa. officials arrest and charge man using stolen ID, seize $80K in loaded firearms, drugs
Pennsylvania attorney officials say they began investigating 31-year-old Ronald Marsh for identity theft when he went to rent an apartment in Philly under a false name, using a stolen Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
JD Vance doesn’t care what the polls say, unlike Donald Trump: JD Vance in the news
One day after asserting that Democrats use fake polls to try to tamp down Republican votes, Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance doubled down. Vance, while campaigning in Pennsylvania Monday, again argued that fake polls were being used to depress voter turnout but offered no evidence to back up his claim. And he added he just doesn’t believe them, good or bad.
Ticket Information Regarding Friday’s HS Football Season Opener
We have some information for you regarding the Hopewell Vikings football season opener this Friday. A reminder that the game against Riverside will kick off at 7 PM. Ticket information that you need to know- adult and student tickets will be available in the Hopewell Athletic Director’s Office at the High School on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM until 2:30 pm and also during High School lunches on Thursday, NOT FRIDAY.
Experts warn parents about dangers of back-to-school photos
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The first day of school is always exciting for students and their parents. But before you send your child off to school, the Center for Child Justice is working to ensure that kids and families enjoy a happy back-to-school season free from the potential for danger and abuse. The center […]
Wegmans & Sheetz rank top 10 in the nation on the ‘PEOPLE Companies That Care’ list
(WJET/WFXP) — Wegmans and Sheetz have ranked in the top 10 in the PEOPLE Companies that Care. This list “compiles companies around the nation that best demonstrate outstanding respect, care and concern for their communities, their employees and the environment.” Wegmans placed 7th on the list out of the 100 other companies. However, the company […]
‘She was a good person,’ uncle of Jilly Todaro speaks out
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ)– Often what can get lost in stories about violent crime is the concern for the victim and their family. WTAJ News spoke with the uncle of Jilly Todaro, Bill Mazzarese, to learn more about what kind of person she was. Nearly four years after Jilly went missing and over two months after […]
Cambria County pushes financial literacy to combat generational poverty
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor visited Johnstown to discuss the importance of financial literacy. Reverend Sylvia King with AmeriServ Bank and the Commission on Poverty said she’s trying to spread this knowledge across the local area. “In this region, we have an influx of poverty here for...
Johnstown to host Sandyvale Wine Experience
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Sandyvale Wine Experience will be celebrating its 11th annual wine festival event. This two day event kicks off on Friday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. with a “Wine and Chocolate Feast Wine Pairing Dinner” at the Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy, located at 80 Hickory Street. The wine dinner will […]
Sale of former Ideal Market in downtown Johnstown almost complete
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority board unanimously approved the sale of the former Ideal Market in downtown Johnstown on Tuesday. According to our media partners at the Tribune-Democrat, the sale will be to an Ohio-based HVAC and plumbing supply business. Famous Supply will pay $210,000 for the 339 Walnut St. property and […]
Altoona girls tennis blanks Mifflin County a non-conference match
The Mifflin County girls tennis tea fell to Altoona, 5-0. in a non-conference match Wednesday. Altoona players did not lose a service game in any of the singles or doubles events. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Johnstown Flood Memorial to host ‘Evening on the Lake’
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Flood National Memorial announced they will be hosting an “Evening on the Lake.” The program, scheduled for Aug. 27 at 7 p.m., will showcase documents discovered from the collection of John Kephart from the Cambria County Historical Society. Community members will have a chance to learn about sixteen […]
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