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Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
My car was towed over $1,260 in parking tickets but I did nothing wrong – my ‘dead plates’ were the real culprit
A WOMAN was left confused after being told she was responsible for several speeding tickets associated with her old license plates. She only learned of the extra tickets when she called the parking authorities. Brittany Walker, a Pennsylvania resident, bought a 1995 Mercedes-Benz sedan when someone she knew posted an ad online that they were […]
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Automatic Return of Unclaimed Property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), has been sent to Governor Josh Shapiro for his...
Pre-shooting poll shows Trump leads Biden in Pennsylvania, trails in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, but trails in Virginia, according to a New York Times/Sienna College poll of registered voters conducted in those states on July 9 to 11 and published on Monday.
An expected 67 Pa. delegates join the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. As many as 67 elected Keystone State residents are in Milwaukee representing Pennsylvania as the Republican National Convention gets underway. Among them is state delegation chair Jim Worthington of Bucks County.
Blair County churches to give away food, clothes, school supplies
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Newry Lutheran Church and the Geeseytown Lutheran Church will be distributing free items to those who need them in July and August. The Newry Lutheran Church, located at 1030 Shamrock Lane, will distribute bags of food from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in the church social hall. […]
Johnstown Man Arrested In Altoona On Witness Intimidation Charges
A Johnstown man is back behind bars this time in Blair County after police say he reportedly sent threatening messages to a woman whom he previously kidnapped and held captive. Robert Stevenson-Watts was arrested in 2020 after authorities say he abducted a woman and held her in the attic of a condemned home in Conemaugh.
What will Boswell do with its latest grant of $755,000?
BOSWELL ― Another financial hurdle has been cleared in the borough's efforts to replace its antiquated stormwater drainage system. The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced on June 26 that Somerset County was awarded $755,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to replace stormwater drainage pipes along Allegheny Street in Boswell.
New stores to open in former Kmart location in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A couple of new stores are coming to the former Kmart building in Altoona along Plank Road. Since Kmart closed the building was purchased by Rural King who has plans to open a new location. They also have gotten a permit to transform the right side of the building into a […]
Bail denied for husband charged in Johnstown real estate scheme
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One of the two individuals accused of defrauding more than 70 investors in a local real estate scheme appeared in court on Tuesday. Back in 2019, we first reported on an ongoing investigation into Paul Gulbronson and his wife Kelly Bonilla, who are accused of defrauding investors of more the $5.3 million.
New grocery store to open its doors in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Save A Lot, a discount grocery store, announced that a store will be opening up in Johnstown, located at 346 Sheridan Street. The store will open on Wednesday, July 17 at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a Save A Lot reusable bag filled with “grocery favorites.” At noon […]
Oakland A’s draft Bishop McCort graduate Aidan Layton
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – Bishop McCort graduate Aidan Layton has been drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Layton, 2020 graduate for the Crushers, played collegiate baseball at Division II Seton Hill, where he stood out to scouts. This past season, Layton had a 3.15 earned runs average […]
Mount Aloysius Nurses Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
Cresson, Pa. – The 2023-2024 graduates of Mount Aloysius College’s ASN program achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN Exam). The recent graduates are now all licensed registered nurses in several states across the US. “I’m incredibly proud of all 61...
POLICE: 7 dogs found in unlivable conditions with scars from fighting
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A South Fork woman is facing charges after seven dogs were found in a deplorable home with scars from fighting. Kathleen Gaunt, 51, is facing cruelty to animal charges after police were called to a home on Grant Street after neighbors reported that they were worried for the dog’s safety, […]
Second fire consumes a vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates
SOMERSET — A second fire has destroyed yet another vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates Saturday. The first fire occurred just shy of eight weeks ago. No one was hurt in either fire. However, one tenant was displaced from his home because the first fire spread to his trailer.
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