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Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
What to Expect for Duncansville Community Days 2024
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Duncansville Community Days is back! The two-day festival is sure to bring fun for the entire family, and this year there are even more events and activities for people to enjoy. Check out details below.
Whittington Announces Assistant Coach Hires Ahead of the 2024-25 Season
LORETTO, Pa. – Saint Francis University women's basketball head coach Keila Whittington announced the hiring of Chynna Bozeman to the staff as an assistant coach in addition to promoting Alexa Middleton to an assistant coaching role. Middleton served as the director of operations during the 2023-24 season. Bozeman joins...
Crews fight row house fire in Johnstown, police to investigate cause
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Crews are currently fighting a fire along Franklin Street in the City of Johnstown. WTAJ has learned that the fire broke out at a row house along the 600 block of Franklin Street shortly before 12 p.m. The row house contained three locations and all were affected by the fire. Crews […]
The Law and You: When should I take my kid off of my insurance?
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — With more than 80 years in practice in Altoona, Gieg and Jancula, LLC law firm offers the services of lawyers with a depth of experience. Their firm handles a variety of legal practice areas, including personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, estate planning, and more. Click here to learn more about the law specialties that Gieg and Jancula practice.
Pennsylvania man throws hammer at vehicle in St. Marys, police say
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — A St. Marys man is in jail for allegedly throwing a hammer at a vehicle. Anthony Resch, 33, facing assault charges after police said he threw a hammer at a vehicle Wednesday in the City of St. Marys. Around 2:42 p.m., the victim walked into the St. Marys Police Department […]
Luke Bryan to perform at Dauphin County farm
Country star Luke Bryan will trade the arena stage for a Dauphin County farm in September. He chose Bow Creek Farm & Cattle Co. in Grantville to round out his 2024 "Farm Tour" schedule. This year will be Bryan's 15th of setting up stages in the fields of local farms to give back to the community.
Shady Maple Smorgasbord continues to thrive, serving thousands each day
LANCASTER, Pa. — In a day and age where all-you-can-eat buffets are declining in popularity, one spot in Lancaster County is thriving. Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl Township is having its best summer yet, feeding over 8,000 hungry customers each day. “The food is excellent here at Shady...
'Dance Moms' Star Charged With DUI In PA: Affidavit
A former "Dance Moms" star has been charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly driving drunk, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Christina "Christi" Lukasiak, 47, of Mars, PA, whose daughter, Chloe Lukasiak, starred on Lifetime's hit show "Dance Moms", was charged by Murrysville …
'It was a great time.' Erie's Chestnut Street pool was beloved for 80 years
The Chestnut Street pool was the place to be for generations of Erie residents each summer. Built just after the turn of the 20th century, the outdoor community pool was frequented by thousands of children and adults annually. ...
Final preparations underway as Picklesburgh 2024 kicks off on Thursday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's always a great day to be a Pittsburgher, but if you love pickles, it's an even better day. Today kicks off the 2024 edition of Picklesburgh and there's more to offer this year than ever before. As of Thursday morning, crews are moving around PPG Place putting together the final touches before it all kicks off and that happens later today when people will begin flocking to downtown for the yearly festival. This year, Picklesburgh is opening early, giving fans of pickles an extra day to celebrate all things pickles. In 2023, more than 200,000 people attended the festival...
What’s Going Around: Strep, stomach bug, swimmer’s ear
This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing stomach bugs, upper respiratory infections and some COVID. This week, the providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are seeing swimmer’s ear and viral syndrome. WellSpan Community Pediatrics is not seeing a lot of infections like strep or COVID right […]
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