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Saint Francis University's Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Achieves FAA Certification
Loretto, PA (07/17/2024) — Saint Francis University proudly announces that its new Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate program received formal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in late May. This milestone makes the AMT program the only FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance technician school in Cambria County and the only...
Pittsburgh schools earmark $52,000 to address racism in math
(The Center Square) - The School District of Pittsburgh will hire a consultant to put on a series of virtual workshops addressing racism in math. The district is paying $52,000 to Nth Education Partners for a series of eight, two-hour long virtual workshops where “participants will reflect on the instruction and pedagogy that supports schools in moving toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in math classrooms,” according to the district. ...
Ducklings saved from drain by firefighters in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — It was no “quack”-ing matter when a family of ducklings got stuck in a storm drain Wednesday morning. The Geeseytown Community Fire Department responded to a call in Frankstown Township in the area of Frankstown Road and Brush Mountain Road. Firefighters said they were able to open the grate to […]
'No Integrity or Humanity': Donald Trump Slammed for Profiting Off Assassination Attempt by Selling $299 Sneakers
Donald Trump is profiting off his assassination attempt — and people aren't happy.The former president is selling a $299 pair of sneakers that highlights the moment he was shot at by Thomas Matthew Crooks during a Trump rally in Butler, Penn., on Saturday, July 13.The white high-top shoe features a photo of Trump taken moments after the assassination attempt, with his fist held in the air as an act of defiance. The words "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT" can be seen displayed in blue underneath the cut-out picture of the ex-prez.Near the ankle part of the kicks is a pattern of a...
‘Wheels on the Field’ returns to People’s Natural Gas Field this weekend
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 814 Society is holding its “Wheels on the Field” event on Saturday at People’s Natural Gas Field. “Wheels on the Field” is scheduled for July 20 from 12 to 5:30 p.m. and will be a “large scale” car show inside and outside the stadium. The event will feature vehicles of […]
Johnstown Flood Memorial announces Evening on the Lake program
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Flood National Memorial plans to address the public on their Evening on the Lake program on Tuesday, July 23. The topic will speak upon ongoing and future park projects from multiple park divisions. Some topics will include park-owned structures, such as the Club House, Double Cottage and Lippincott Cottage. […]
Penn State Trustee Sues University for Keeping Critical Financial Records from Him
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. BELLEFONTE — A Penn State trustee is suing the board for allegedly withholding information about how the university manages its $4.6 billion endowment, which provides financial stability for the institution and includes donations intended to benefit Penn State and its students. The lawsuit was filed days before the trustees’ July meeting in Altoona and comes as Penn State plans steep budget cuts and pays some employees to leave. It is...
Bellefonte woman caught hiding in woods near state prison
Bellefonte, Pa. — Police located a woman hiding in the woods after discovering an abandoned vehicle near a State Correctional Institution in Centre County. A gold Chevrolet Trailblazer allegedly belonging to Betania Perez Pichardo, 46, of Bellefonte was discovered by state police on July 13 just before 8 p.m. Perez was located a short distance from the vehicle in a wooded area belonging to the Rockview Prison in Centre County, according to the complaint. ...
Jackson Township Father Released From Jail After Two-Month-Old's Hot Car Death In Lakewood
Avraham Chaitovsky, 28, was no longer held at the Ocean County Jail after a detention hearing on Tuesday, July 16. He was charged with endangering the welfare of a child in the baby's death on Monday, July 15. Lakewood police responded to a report of a child in cardiac arrest...
Altoona mother accused of leaving infant inside hot car while grocery shopping, police say
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Altoona police say a Blair County mother is behind bars after she reportedly left her 4-month-old child inside a hot car while she was grocery shopping. Authorities say 40-year-old Jade Diggs was arrested over the weekend after the infant was left inside a vehicle...
814 Your Health Check: Community Outreach events with Gloria Gates CARE
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Gloria Gates Care is a new, innovative way of healthcare that is being offered in our area for folks who are lacking access to resources including medical providers. They’re making it easier than ever to have access to great health care with providers that truly care about you as a person! Experience the difference with Gloria Gates Care.
Men's Tennis Finalizes 2024 Signing Class
LORETTO, Pa.- Saint Francis men's tennis Head Coach Eric Hovan announced the additions of Blake Lorenzo, Noah Potts, Kevin Titus Suresh and Beau Welker to the 2024 signing class. Lorenzo is a native of La Mesa, Calif. who joins Saint Francis from Grossmont High School. Lorenzo comes from a family...
New grocery store to open its doors in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Save A Lot, a discount grocery store, announced that a store will be opening up in Johnstown, located at 346 Sheridan Street. The store will open on Wednesday, July 17 at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a Save A Lot reusable bag filled with “grocery favorites.” At noon […]
Blain And Zini Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Status For Saint Francis Men's Volleyball
LORETTO, Pa. - Peyton Blain (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin) and Nathan Zini (Pittsburgh, Pa./Seton-La Salle Catholic), members of the Saint Francis men's volleyball team, have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America® At-Large team. Blain was named to the second team, while Zini took home third-team distinction.
Perky Pup Coffee Co. making their rounds in Clearfield
CLEARFIELD COUNTY (WTAJ) – A new coffee trailer is hitting different parking lots around Clearfield and teaming up with local businesses to help promote them. An idea that started years ago by Stephanie and Jim Tarbay finally came to life a month ago when they started Perky Pup Coffee Co. A unique name, with a […]
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