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Northern Cambria residents debate sewer line changes at borough meeting
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Dozens of voices were heard Monday night at a Cambria County borough meeting. Northern Cambria Borough held a public comment meeting to discuss changes with the area’s sewer lines. Officials say they’re planning to potentially replace and test the lines throughout the entire...
New Ownership Announced For Save A Lot In Johnstown, PA
Save A Lot has shared that retail veteran Khalid Ajmal and his son, Affan, are the new owners of the store at 346 Sheridan St. in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. “Affan and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide well-stocked stores filled with fresh produce and meat cut daily in stores to our Johnstown customers,” Ajmal said.
Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednesday. The closure will run from Autumn Wood Drive to Gate Dancer/Old Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township. Access from Hartzell Road to Pattison will also be closed.
Mount Aloysius Nurses Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
Cresson, Pa. – The 2023-2024 graduates of Mount Aloysius College’s ASN program achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN Exam). The recent graduates are now all licensed registered nurses in several states across the US. “I’m incredibly proud of all 61...
4 charged after investigation into woman's murder leads to discovery of man's remains in NJ, police say
Law enforcement officials in New Jersey have announced the arrests and charging of four people after an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Seaside Heights woman led to the discovery of remains of a 56-year-old man at a home in Jackson Township. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer's...
White Township man waives strangulation charge to Armstrong County court
KITTANNING — Strangulation and other charges against an Indiana County resident have been waived to court. On Wednesday, James William Taylor’s right to a preliminary hearing was waived, a move which prompted Kittanning Magisterial District Judge Kenneth Bussard to bind their case over to the Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas.
Johnstown Inclined Plane On Schedule To Reopen Next Year
CamTran is providing another update on the Johnstown Inclined Plane project, as officials say the expectation is now to reopen the Inclined Plane next year. Organizers say the project is 92% complete, as the contractors are now working to repair and replace the sheave wheels, after multiple issues with them prompted the project to be paused earlier this year.
Sportsbeat Top 10: Bishop Guilfoyle OL Joe Eckenrode
ALTOONA (WTAJ) — Few high school players get to experience the thrill of a state title. It’s a select group that truly understands the work it takes to improve every day and rise above every other team. This latest Sportsbeat Top 10 athlete Joe Eckenrode is one of the few. “He still talks about his […]
Homer City, Pa. navigates an uncertain future after its coal plant closes
At age 20, Jeremiah Baltzer started working at the Homer City Generating Station in the early 2000s. He liked his job as a union carpenter building scaffolding inside the cavernous plant. “You (got) to climb around and be a little monkey and be physical and learn a lot…about the plant...
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...
Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame returns to War Memorial for first time in over 30 years
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — On Saturday night, the Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame returned to the Cambria County War Memorial for the first time in 34 years. Seven people were inducted in the Class of 2024, from athletes, to coaches and an official. The Hall of Fame called...
Pennsylvania representatives press Norfolk Southern following 2023 derailment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have written a letter to Norfolk Southern after they failed to share critical safety information with local officials after a December 2023 derailment outside of Altoona. In the letter, they expressed concerns about the company’s safety and labor practices and their impact […]
Philadelphia Phillies Select Indiana Outfielder Carter Mathison in 2024 MLB Draft
With the 162nd pick in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Carter Mathison, an outfielder who hit 42 home runs in 182 career games at Indiana.
JANE COLEMAN, CO-FOUNDER OF ACCENT FUELS, DIES AT THE AGE OF 86
One of the founders of a long-standing fuel sales business has passed away. Jane Coleman of Brush Valley founded Accent Fuels with her husband in 1964. She worked there for almost 50 years before Accent’s warehouse was destroyed by a fire in 2013. The business had been sold to their sons prior to the fire on West Indiana Street. The business is still in operation today.
Johnstown singer, songwriter to perform at Allegheny Portage Railroad
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Allegheny Portage Railroad will be hosting “Evening on the Summit” with a special musical guest. Tim Dabbs, a singer and songwriter from Johnstown, will provide music for the evening. The event will kick off on Saturday, July 20, at 8 p.m. Dabbs has been teaching and performing for over […]
Blair Media Blood Blitz: Jack gives donation on LIVE TV
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 36th Annual Blair Media Blood Blitz is back on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. This is one of the largest blood drives in the county, and the event runs until 6 p.m. at the Altoona Junior High Field House. Walk ins are welcome, and everyone is encouraged to donate if you can. Our very own Jack McCune was out live on location giving a donation and learning more about the process of what it takes to donate.
WAYMAKERS ROSTER HAS FOUR IUP NAMES
The D2 Waymakers have posted their final roster for the million dollar winner-take-all “The Basketball Tournament”, and it includes four IUP names. Dante Lombardi coaches the team and is listed on the roster, along with Ethan Porterfield, Cobo Diaz, and Armoni Foster. Indiana High and Shippensburg star Carlos Carter is also on the team, which opens play against Auburn on Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky.
Indiana Fever Rises Against Minnesota Lynx 81-74 as Mitchell, Boston, and Clark Combine for a Commanding Performance
In an impressive showcase of talent and resilience, the Indiana Fever came out on top against the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 81-74, with Kelsey Mitchell leading the charge by scoring 21 points this Sunday. The Fever's victory was buttressed by the performance of the star duo Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark, who both notched 17 points each, according to FOX59 and echoed across multiple reports.
Campers keeping cool in the Poconos
On the basketball courts at the International Sports Training Camp near Reeders, the fans are cranked all the way up. This week, the facility in Jackson Township is hosting more than 300 campers from the tri-state area and beyond. "We also have kids who fly in internationally and from around...
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