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Oil City Woman Arrested With 28 Baggies of Heroin in Central PA
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Police say an Oil City woman was arrested with 28 baggies of heroin in Blair County on Monday evening. According to Hollidaysburg-based State Police, troopers conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 99 south, in Allegheny Township, Blair County, around 4:24 p.m. on Monday, July 22.
Two Altoona Catholic Schools Merge
Two area Catholic schools in Blair County are coming together effective immediately. Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School and Holy Trinity Catholic School will now be called Bishop Guilfoyle Academy. The school offers pre-kindergarten through high school. Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School will be called Bishop Guilfoyle Academy effective immediately, and...
DelGrosso’s to celebrate National Carousel Day with free rides
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — DelGrosso’s Park is celebrating National Carousel Day with a very special treat for parkgoers this year for the Herschell-Spillman Carousel’s 100th Birthday. On July 25, the park will be offering free rides all day on the antique carousel. They’ll also have free giveaways and there will be a chance for […]
‘Vape Face’: A side effect making its way into the spotlight
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Vaping and e-cigarettes have always been advertised as being less harmful than smoking and its full impact is not yet known. ‘Vape Face’ is a health concern that has recently made its way into the spotlight. If you search the internet for the health effects of vaping, you’ll stumble on a […]
VIDEO | Helmet camera shows firefighters battling shed fire in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Check this out! Video from the Hookies Fire Company in Tyrone shows an incredible first-person view of local firefighters battling a blaze in Blair County. Officials say firefighters battled a shed fire early Monday morning along the 100 block of Pot Pie Hill Road...
WATCH: Vehicle crashes into Chambersburg home, drives away
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A homeowner in Chambersburg was in for a shock Tuesday night when a vehicle struck their property. The incident was captured on a home surveillance camera. After crashing into the property's front porch, the car can be seen backing up and driving away. Nobody...
So Far Nothing Found For Foul Smell Around The Johnstown Area
If you’re in or around the Johnstown area you may have caught a wiff of something Tonight and it isn’t pleasant. Viewers in the area reached out to us tonight about a manure like stench we even smelled it outside of our studio. So we reached out to...
Recovering alcoholic to open alcohol-free bar in Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A man who received a second chance at life is reaching back out to help others. “I literally was a dead flower, all but dead, and brought back for whatever reason and bloomed now,” said Chuck Dutrow, the founder and owner of Kindred Spirits Alcohol-Free Bar in Chambersburg, Franklin County.
Nurse Charged After Hospital Patient Dies
(Franklin County, PA) -- A Franklin County nurse is being charged following the death of a patient at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital earlier this year. Authorities said Sara Miller administered a substance into an agitated patient's morphine IV port on January 10th and did not document it. The patient died a short time later. Miller is facing misdemeanor charges.
State College Police looking to identify suspect in multiple retail thefts
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The State College Police Department is looking for the public’s help to identify a retail theft suspect. Police said that the suspect was involved in four retail thefts at a downtown business between June 16 and July 7. If you have any information you are asked to contact the State […]
Northeastern claims Region 4 crown, advances to Pa. American Legion Baseball Tournament
Despite a valiant final day performance by Chambersburg, Northeastern emerged Tuesday as the American Legion Baseball Region 4 champion. Northeastern broke a scoreless game with four runs in the top of the fifth, leading to a 6-0 triumph in the finale at Hershey’s Memorial Field. If you purchase a...
Somerset and Friedens fire departments merging: both remaining open
The chief at Somerset Volunteer Fire Department said the station has responded to over 350 calls so far this year, and with a limited number of volunteers a merger with the nearby Friedens Volunteer Fire company is happening. The merger will officially begin January 1st, 2025. The new name of...
Temporary burn ban in place in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Due to dry conditions, Bedford County has temporarily issued a burn ban. Through Act No. 1995-52, the county will temporarily issue a burn ban for 30 days, which was adopted on July 17 and implemented on July 19. The burn ban is in place on all open fires in the […]
SeaWolves return home to face Curve for six-game series
The SeaWolves are back home for a six-game home series against Pirates’ double-A affiliate Altoona starting Tuesday at 6:05 pm. Erie’s home series at UPMC Park comes after the MLB all-star break and a mini, three-game set at Binghamton. In the SeaWolves’ most recent series, Erie came up with a no-hitter in a 3-0 win […]
The Law & You: What is a mediator?
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.
Calling All Teens & Young Adults: Fire & Fly Night aims to bring people together for a night of connection and fun
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — An area coffee shop is hosting a young adult and teen event aimed at bringing 15-20-year-olds together for a night of fun and connection. Coffee on 3rd in Duncansville will host Fire & Fly Night on Wednesday, July 24th from 6-8pm. There will be yard games, a bracelet bar, music, food and more!
Lawsuit: Victim of deadly Shade Twp. shooting was killed over alleged property dispute
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The family of a Hooversville man who was shot and killed last year in Somerset County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged shooter, claiming that their relative was killed over a property dispute. Authorities say Gregory Mostoller was arrested last June...
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