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Police Release Details of Rollover ATV Crash That Seriously Injured Coalport Woman
COALPORT BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say an area woman was seriously injured after a rollover ATV crash in Coalport Borough. According to a release issued by PSP Clearfield on Wednesday, July 10, the crash happened on Pine Street, west of Main Street, in Coalport Borough, Clearfield County, around 6:05 p.m. on Monday, July 1.
Caitlin Clark shines in tough loss against Washington Mystics despite slow start
Caitlin Clark expressed frustration over a slow start in the Indiana Fever's 89-84 loss to the Washington Mystics, despite a valiant comeback effort by the Fever. Indiana finished with 23 turnovers, including 19 in the first three quarters. Washington capitalized on the turnovers, turning them into 23 points and out-rebounded...
Johnstown man sentenced for health care fraud, kickback offenses
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man was sentenced Tuesday for committing healthcare fraud and kickback offensives while serving as a counselor in Connecticut. Jeffrey Slocum, 56, was sentenced to three years probation, which includes house arrest for the first 12 months, according to the Department of Justice. He must also pay $695,048 in restitution […]
Harrington Spins Another Gem In 5-1 Win
CURVE, PA. – Thomas Harrington struck out a career-high 11 batters and spun seven innings of one-run ball in Altoona’s 5-1 win over Bowie on Wednesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Harrington struck out six consecutive hitters, seven total, during his first trip through the Baysox lineup,...
UPMC Altoona making change to trauma status: ‘Prompt availability of surgeons’
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona is changing its trauma level which will go into effect this September. The medical center said they’re committed to maintaining a high-quality regional trauma center and they’ll be proactively changing its status from Level II to a Level III trauma center. The change will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 10. […]
PSP: Somerset County man jailed for lighting shed on fire, risking catastrophe
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County man is behind bars after police said he lit a shed on fire early Thursday morning. James Tunstall, 39, of Acosta, is facing charges for risking catastrophe after crews responded to a shed fire. Around 12:48 a.m. on July 11, troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police were […]
‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ event in Johnstown to stomp out domestic violence on July 13
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Help stomp out domestic violence!. The Stiletto Network is holding its 5th annual ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes‘ event at Roxbury Park on Saturday, July 13 at 4 p.m. It’s a one-mile walk in anything in stilettos, platform shoes, wedges or flats....
Gospel Heralds to sing
The Gospel Heralds, a music group from Appalachian Bible College of Mt. Hope, WV, will be at Faith Brethren Bible Church, which is located midway between Schellsburg and New Paris along Route 96, on Sunday, July 21. The group will sing during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Pictured left to right are Gospel Heralds members Hannah Morrell, Riley Rinehart, Brenna Wegner, Jonathan Rinkier, Jaimie Morrell, Katie Rinker, Josiah Leary, Angela Wegner and Isaiah Johnson. — Photo submitted.
Martella's Dowey earn JCBL Vuckovich Award
JOHNSTOWN — Bedford graduate and Seton Hill University player Jared Dowey helped Martella’s Pharmacy to the regular season championship in the Johnstown Collegiate Baseball, and he picked up a major award this week. He earned the Pete Vuckovich Award as the league’s top pitcher.
Saints top Claysburg in Bulldogs regular season finale
SIDMAN — Claysburg American Legion Post 522 had its final game on Wednesday before hosting the Region 7 Tournament, and the outcome was not the way that the locals had hoped it would go. The Bulldogs scored the first 3 runs of the game, but St. Michael scored the...
POLICE RELEASE UPDATE, PICTURES OF SUSPECTS IN RITE AID PHARMACY THEFT
Indiana Borough Police are offering more information on the theft of some drugs from the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Monday. Police say that criminal investigators are working with Rite Aid’s asset protection officers and the District Attorney’s office in pursing any leads, while residents in the area have been reviewing external camera footage. Police say that after going into the Rite Aid Monday night and taking some controlled substances, the three suspects ran on foot to the 300 block of Water street heading towards the intersection of 3rd and Water. Evidence suggests that a vehicle transported at least one if not all three suspects out of Indiana Borough heading East on Philadelphia Street.
INDIANA 12U, 14U SOFTBALL TEAMS SUCCESSFUL ON FRIDAY
In Little League Action, ICM 12u softball team beat Caln Little league in a 9 inning game 6-5. It was tied after 7 innings when the game went to the international tie breaker, giving each team a runner on 2nd base. The 8th inning both sides scored a run making the game tied 3-3. The 9th inning Caln scored 2 runs making the score 3-5. ICM came up to bat as the home team and was able to score a run with a single by Ella Worthington driving home AJ Putt. ICM was able to get the bases loaded with Aunika Brooks up to bat. She singled the ball into left center field bringing in 2 runs to win the game for ICM. Ella Worthington notched 15 strikeouts over six innings and held Caln without a hit. ICM will face Pittston Little league on Sunday at 5pm. The winner of that goes to the state championship game in the winner’s bracket.
INDIANA THEATER TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY TODAY
The Indiana Theater will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special day-long party. The historic venue started life as a vaudeville house in July of 1924 and was converted into a movie theater four years later. Since then it has served as a venue for live theater, a church and is now a multi-purpose performance theater with the current revitalization starting in 2022. Indiana Theater’s executive director Veldorah Rice said that she and Michael Perry said they realized when the theater’s previous tenant, a church, had left, the building could be revitalized for the community.
‘Stuff the Bus’ program in need of school supplies for students
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — School is out, but a local organization is already thinking about the school year ahead. The Family Resource Center of Blair County located at 208 Hollidaysburg Plaza, is hosting a ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive to collect school supplies for students in the county. “This might be someone that goes on to college. […]
Legislation to allow U.S. Army Reserves to lease Johnstown building passes
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Legislation that authorizes the State Armory Board to lease the Johnstown Walters Avenue Readiness Center to the United States Army Reserve has passed. Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71) announced the passage of the legislation on Thursday, July 11. The Johnstown Walters Avenue Readiness Center is […]
WNBA Facing Intense Backlash Over Decision On Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Game
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are gearing up for their 23rd game of the 2024 WNBA season as they get set to host the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, July 10. This will be the third meeting between these two teams this year. For some reason, the WNBA decided to schedule the game at noon ET on ...
Altoona man arrested for road rage incident in Spring Twp.
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Spring Township Police are investigating a road rage incident involving a firearm. On June 20, police were dispatched to the Olive Garden in the 1700 block of Crossings Blvd. for a report of a man with a firearm. Upon arrival, police learned that the incident had...
ALTOONA CURVE FALL TO BOWIE DESPITE STRONG PITCHING PERFORMANCES
Altoona’s bullpen were able to notch seven strikeouts, but some errors allowed Bowie to score twice and take Friday night’s game 2-1. Joe Perez scored the only run for the Curve, hitting an RBI Triple in the bottom of the 9th, but it was not enough to come back and win. Jaden Woods, Grant Ford, Ryan Borucki and JC Flowers notched seven strikeouts in a bullpen day.
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