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August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Senators Casey and Fetterman Demand Answers from Norfolk Southern on Safety and Labor Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman have called out Norfolk Southern for its safety and labor practices. The senators penned a letter to the company following a December 2023 train derailment in Logan Township, near Altoona, PA. The incident, though not resulting in injury or hazardous spills, raised significant concerns about how the company communicates with local officials.
Cambria County students to learn about healthcare careers through Conemaugh Memorial
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Bishop McCort Catholic High School are teaming up to help students with their future careers before they leave high school. On Thursday, the medical center and the high school unveiled the ‘H.E.A.L program’, which is geared towards giving students opportunities to learn about healthcare careers and […]
Free summer art program for kids starting soon in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Arts Altoona is kicking off a Summer Art Program in a few days, and they want to invite your child to join. The classes will be every Tuesday from July 23 through August 20 at the Arts Altoona building located at 2212 6th Avenue. Classes are one hour from 4:30 p.m. to […]
Stream restoration, dam removal to partially close Centre County trail
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A stream restoration and dam removal project is expected to close part of a trail for an extended period of time. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced Thursday that a portion of Spring Creek Canyon Trail between its H.R. Stackhouse School shooting range and Rockview Road, and its parking area […]
APD seeking help after war memorial vandalized
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify possible suspects that vandalized several things in Gospel Hill, including a war memorial. According to a Facebook post, the vandalism took place sometime between June 28 and July 3rd at Gospel Hill in Altoona. The APD is currently looking for […]
Philipsburg burglar busted after three break-ins
Philipsburg, Pa. — A 19-year-old went on a two-day crime spree breaking into several properties throughout Centre County. Lionel Gene Gilpatrick, of Philipsburg, was charged over three cases for breaking into three different places in early July, according to a complaint. Gilpatrick allegedly urinated on the floor of an apartment complex, broke into a church and made food, and opened a locked window to go into a building. Gilpatrick spoke...
Cambria County house deemed total loss after fire
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Crews responded to a fire in Cambria County on Thursday that left a building a total loss. Fire departments responded to Executive Drive in Reade Township around 1 p.m. on July 18 for a report of a working fire. The Captain from the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department said they arrived […]
Police: Cambria Co. man charged after puppies left with no food, water for 'a week'
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a local man is facing animal cruelty charges after a police response to a medical incident lead to the discovery of multiple puppies in cages at the man's home. According to the affidavit, Conemaugh Township police say 56-year-old Sean...
Have a faded, peeling, or crusty license plate? Rep Irvin set to hold two replacement events in Huntingdon and Shippensburg
18 July 2024- Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Franklin/Huntingdon) is hosting two upcoming license plate replacement events in Huntingdon and Shippensburg for area residents. “These events are for anyone who has a faded, peeling or otherwise unreadable or damaged license plate to get a free replacement,” said Irvin. “Officers from the area sheriff’s offices will be on hand at each location to fill out the paperwork. The new plates will be available at my offices for pick-up once processed through PennDOT.”
‘People lie’: Closing arguments given in Mount Union double homicide trial
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — The double homicide trial of Moricao Johnson in a Mount Union cold case continued Thursday when the defense gave closing arguments. After a trial delay, due to motions being filed, the defense gave their closing arguments before a lunch recess. The Defense: The defense told the jury they heard “I don’t […]
Men’s Volleyball Earns Eighth Straight AVCA Team Academic Award
Loretto, Pa. – Saint Francis men's volleyball was one of the teams that earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award presented by INTENT, the organization announced Monday. The award goes to teams that accumulated a year-long grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0, 4.10...
What’s in store for ‘Vegas Night’ benefiting The Gloria Gates Memorial Foundation
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Gloria Gates Memorial Foundation is hosting their ‘Vegas Night’ again this year on Saturday, July 27th at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona. Tickets are available for $100 (for two people), and that includes a charcuterie spread, dinner, beer and wine, and access to all games of chance. There will also be music and dancing during the night as well. Each ticket will also get you an automatic entry to a drawing to win a trip to Vegas for 4 nights and 5 days plus $1,000 in spending money!
CMMC 'mutually' parts ways with lead oncologist
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has "mutually" agreed to part ways with its lead oncologist, Dr. Ibrahim Sbeitan, according to a hospital spokesperson. Health system officials say the separation was "on good terms with the utmost respect for each other." “We appreciate Dr. Sbeitan’s years of...
Firefighters from York County help to battle inferno at Tollbooth Antiques in Columbia
Firefighters battled a massive fire Thursday evening in a building that houses Tollbooth Antiques in Columbia borough in Lancaster County. Columbia Borough Fire Department posted on Facebook that fire companies from York and Lancaster counties were fighting the three-alarm blaze at the warehouse, which stands near the Route 462 bridge and the Susquehanna River. ...
Historic Benjamin Franklin Statue Relocated to Franklin County Judicial Center
In a significant move reflecting local heritage and pride, the historic Benjamin Franklin statue, a cherished symbol of Chambersburg’s resilience and history, has found a new permanent home. On Wednesday, contractors from Lobar Construction successfully relocated the statue from its long-standing position at the Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop to the Franklin County Judicial Center.
A first-of-its-kind food hall will be opening in Red Lion later this year
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A unique, first-of-its-kind food hall that has something for everyone will be opening in York County this year. Food halls have been becoming more popular but there’s not something like that in York so chef Ethan Greer figured that opening the Franklin Street Social in the area would be great […]
Perry County landlord attacked with sledgehammer, screwdriver while evicting tenants
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two people are jailed on attempted homicide charges Wednesday for allegedly attacking their landlord with a sledgehammer and screwdriver, court documents state. According to the charges filed by State Police at Newport, Joshua Goshorn, 39, and Ashley Zellers, 38, both of Newport, allegedly attacked their landlord who was changing the […]
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