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Cambria County program to offer free meals to kids during 2024-25 school year
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Backpack Project provides weekend meals to over 500 children in the county who suffer from chronic food insecurity. Applications for the 2024-25 school year are now open and you can apply here. Each week the project supplies children in need with six nutrition ready-to-eat meals to keep […]
New Cambria County recycling collection truck unveiled
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Solid Waste Authority has a new addition to the team that will make things easy and convenient for residents in the county. On Wednesday, the Solid Waste Authority held a ribbon cutting to inaugurate a new recycling collection truck. The new ‘R12’ truck is a 2024 Peterbilt tandem-axle, […]
Bail denied for husband charged in Johnstown real estate scheme
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One of the two individuals accused of defrauding more than 70 investors in a local real estate scheme appeared in court on Tuesday. Back in 2019, we first reported on an ongoing investigation into Paul Gulbronson and his wife Kelly Bonilla, who are accused of defrauding investors of more the $5.3 million.
Cambria County students to learn about healthcare careers through Conemaugh Memorial
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Bishop McCort Catholic High School are teaming up to help students with their future careers before they leave high school. On Thursday, the medical center and the high school unveiled the ‘H.E.A.L program’, which is geared towards giving students opportunities to learn about healthcare careers and […]
2024 wing festival kicks off at PNG Field in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Curve kicked off their first “s’WINGfest” night at People’s Natural Gas Field on Thursday. The event replaced the former “Wing Fest” that was usually held at Legion Park. The last event was held in 2023 before it was canceled. Fans had free admission into the stadium and walked along […]
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. […]
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Free summer art program for kids starting soon in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Arts Altoona is kicking off a Summer Art Program in a few days, and they want to invite your child to join. The classes will be every Tuesday from July 23 through August 20 at the Arts Altoona building located at 2212 6th Avenue. Classes are one hour from 4:30 p.m. to […]
State Rep. Rigby announces infrastructure award for Windber
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]
Penn State Board of Trustees approves 2025-26 budget
The Penn State Board of Trustees approved the fiscal budget for the 2025-2026 academic year during their meeting at Penn State Altoona on Friday. The budget, which totals $9.9 million, includes a “modest tuition increase” for University Park students — both in-state and out-of-state. For the third...
Senator Ward announces Frankstown Twp. Sewer Project
HARRISBURG (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announces a $5.8 million fund toward a sewer main project in Frankstown Twp. The project will replace nearly 25,000 feet of sewer systems with new pipes and manhole covers. The state will provide the funds through a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority […]
Penn State Plans Tuition Increase at University Park, Continued Rate Freeze at Commonwealth Campuses for 2025-26
Updated 2:51 p.m. July 19, 2024 Penn State's 2025-26 budget includes another tuition increase for University Park students and another rate freeze for Pennsylvania students at Commonwealth Campuses while eliminating a years-long operating deficit. Following recommendation by its Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning on Thursday, the Board of Trustees voted 17-4 to approve the $9.9 billion budget, including a $2.9 Education and General budget, as well as tuition rates on Friday during its meeting at the Penn State Altoona campus. Alumni-elected trustees Ted Brown, Barry Fenchak, Anthony Lubrano and Matt McGloin voted no. Fifteen voting members were absent or otherwise...
Red Cross hosts annual 'Blood Blitz' blood drive in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The American Red Cross conducted its largest Blair County blood drive Tuesday at the Altoona Junior High gymnasium. Organizers say the goal is to collect 180 units of blood. Officials say summer presents the time of greatest need for blood transfusions, but it also...
Jackson Township promotes 2 at fire department, agrees to field upgrades at North Park
ACTION: Appointed Gary H. Martin as training battalion chief and swore in a new captain for the fire department. DISCUSSION: Trustees appointed and swore in full-time Training Battalion Chief Gary H. Martin for the fire department, effective July 1, at a salary of $100,480. Martin was promoted from captain, a position he held since 2012.
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