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'It's really good to have it back:' Johnstown's Save a Lot reopens after shutdown
A Cambria County supermarket reopened under new ownership Wednesday afternoon after being shut down last year. Affan Ajmal said he and his father took over ownership of Johnstown’s Save a Lot grocery store earlier this year after the previous owners were forced to close it due to multiple health code violations, including a rodent infestation. Ajmal said he took several precautions to make sure that it doesn’t happen again.
PennDOT: Surface treatment to delay drivers in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Maintenance crews in Clearfield County will be out this July conducting surface treatment operations that may affect drivers. More commonly known as “oil and chip,” the work will be done on several routes the week of July 22. This maintenance treatment seals the road surface to keep water out, restores […]
Cambria County man jailed for supplying drugs that led to death of 5-year-old
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Cambria County man has been sentenced after the fentanyl he sold led to the overdose of a 5-year-old girl. Albert Spicer, 36, was sentenced and will serve 13 to 30 years in prison for his latest charges. He previously pleaded guilty to four counts of possession with intent to deliver […]
Saint Francis University's Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Achieves FAA Certification
Loretto, PA (07/17/2024) — Saint Francis University proudly announces that its new Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate program received formal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in late May. This milestone makes the AMT program the only FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance technician school in Cambria County and the only...
DA: Over $177K in drugs seized from Johnstown home, two arrested
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Johnstown residents were busted after task force officers seized $177K in drugs during a search. On July 12, Tauras Smith, 41, and Malik Davis, 35, were taken into custody after police executed a search warrant on the 100 block of Stone Street, according to Cambria County District Attorney Greg […]
Tom Petty, CCR Tribute Bands Highlight Jefferson County Fair Today
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The Jefferson County Fair features Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute band) with Petty 45 (local Tom Petty Tribute band) on Wednesday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. The fair runs until Saturday, July 20. Carnival rides and games will be opening at 5:00 p.m. on...
Beloved Cambria County K-9 battles cancer, looks for community support
After years of protecting Cambria County residents, a local K-9 needs help from you. South Fork Police Chief Don Wyar says he needs help covering the costs of treatments for bas the police K-9 after he was diagnosed with cancer. Don and Nikki Wyar of Cambria County say their dog...
Northern Cambria Sewer Line Replacement Meeting
Dozens of voices were heard tonight 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 Borough. For several hours, dozens of...
Near-naked Clearfield man tried jumping off bridge to escape arrest, police said
Editor’s note: This story has been changed after receiving the criminal complaint. It was updated and includes that Osborn was not naked as previously reported in the police report. CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) — A nearly naked Clearfield man is accused of trying to jump off a bridge to keep from being arrested, police report. The […]
Mother and daughter from Pottsville compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
State Rep. Rigby announces infrastructure award for Windber
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]
Nearly all households opt-in to East Palestine settlement
(The Center Square) – According to court-appointed class attorneys, less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 households involved in the East Palestine train derailment settlement opted out of the $600 million deal. A court filing after the July 1 opt-out and objection deadline showed 0.09% of the 190,887 households in the settlement class opted out of the agreement. The settlement class includes households in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Seath A. Katz,...
IUP STUDENTS FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY GRADUATE FROM IUP
The following students from Franklin County have completed requirements for graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as of May 2024. The full list of graduates is available at www.iup.edu/news. Chambersburg: Brody Misko Rife, Fox Den Drive, B.S. in Computer Science/Cyber Security;. Greencastle: Sarah Ann Cisney, Burkett Road, B.S.Ed. in Music...
'No Integrity or Humanity': Donald Trump Slammed for Profiting Off Assassination Attempt by Selling $299 Sneakers
Donald Trump is profiting off his assassination attempt — and people aren't happy.The former president is selling a $299 pair of sneakers that highlights the moment he was shot at by Thomas Matthew Crooks during a Trump rally in Butler, Penn., on Saturday, July 13.The white high-top shoe features a photo of Trump taken moments after the assassination attempt, with his fist held in the air as an act of defiance. The words "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT" can be seen displayed in blue underneath the cut-out picture of the ex-prez.Near the ankle part of the kicks is a pattern of a...
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