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New Bill Aims to Improve Federal Subcontracting for Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Ensuring Efficiency and Fairness in Federal Subcontracting Act to enhance opportunities for small businesses in federal subcontracting. This legislation targets the removal of barriers that hinder small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses from securing federal subcontracts. These barriers include unclear subcontracting guidelines, inadequate regulatory oversight ensuring equal opportunities, and limited exposure to subcontracting opportunities.
Nittany Country Club wins Women’s Golf Association of Pennsylvania championship
PHILIPSBURG — The Women’s Golf Association of Pennsylvania held its season-ending tournament and named its 2024 winners on Monday, July 15, at the Elks Lodge and Country Club in Philipsburg. The Central Pennsylvania Association is made up of six teams representing area country clubs Centre Hills, Iron Masters,...
Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
Blair County business opens new location nine months after fire
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bobcat of Altoona, formerly known as Bobcat of Martinsburg has opened a new location, more than nine months after a deadly fire destroyed their building. Their new store opened on July 1 and is located at 3227 Route 764 in Duncansville. “It’s great to have a real shop again, to have […]
The Blair County African American Heritage Festival is back July 27-28
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The African American Heritage Festival is back this year on the weekend of July 27-28. Coordinator Paige Lightner says this event was something that her father William Lightner started years ago, and her memories of going to the festival is what inspired her to bring it back.
Local restaurants recognized by America's Best Restaurants
America's Best Restaurants paid a visit to a local diner in Somerset County Wednesday. America's Best Restaurants is a nationwide marketing company focused on bringing attention to local and independently owned restaurants. The company visited Coal Miners Diner in Jennerstown after making a stop in Clearfield County Tuesday at Denny’s...
Tyrone man accused of firing gun at home, claimed someone was trying to kill him
UPDATE — Tyrone police arrested 33-year-old Ismael Lucena after allegedly firing five shots from a gun while in his bedroom Thursday. Police said they were called to an apartment on W. 13th Street at around 9:46 a.m. Upon arriving, the responding officer said they heard five loud bangs that sounded like gunshots, according to the […]
Former Penn Cambria Baseball Boosters president charged with forgery, police say
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The former president of the Penn Cambria Baseball Boosters is facing numerous charges for allegedly forging checks over the past year. Police allege that 47-year-old Jeramie Yeoman of Lilly forged more than 70 checks from booster accounts between April 2022 and July 2023. Authorities...
Coroner: Three-year-old drowns in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A young child drowned in Cambria County Wednesday night. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said three-year-old Ryan Miller died on July 24 after a drowning accident. Cambria County Emergency crews were called around 7:14 p.m. along Link Road in East Carroll Township. Miller had wandered off, according to Lees, and […]
Lower Moreland police share details of 3 recent arrests
The Lower Moreland Police Department has shared the details of three recent arrests:. Elena Roman (pictured above) Officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the area of High and Welsh roads in Huntingdon Valley on Wednesday, July 24, the department said. Upon arrival, officers met with the homeowners...
Lebanon Fair Milk Auction Winner Donates Winnings to Bereaved Farm Families
LEBANON, Pa. — The biggest announcement of the Lebanon Area Fair’s youth dairy show is usually supreme champion honors. This year, there was even bigger news to follow. After Landen Copenhaver’s Holstein, WSC Solomon Maddawg-ET, took the top award, the audience awaited the traditional auctioning of a gallon of the winning bovine’s milk, with proceeds going to the exhibitor.
Two more Columbia Borough employees resign
The resignation of Finance Manager Tammy Bennett (above) was announced at Tuesday’s Columbia Borough Council meeting. Highway maintenance worker Robert Warfel also resigned. During last night’s Columbia Borough Council meeting, two more employee resignations were announced. Finance Manager Tammy Bennett, who also served as the borough’s deputy tax...
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speak on Kamala Harris endorsements
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke Friday morning as the Philadelphia Building Trades as the announced their endorsement of Harris for president.
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
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