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WPAL DuBois For More Teams and Folks Interested In Supporting, Donating, or Volunteering For 2nd Annual “Kick The Stigma” Wellness Festival’s Kickball Tournament To Be Held This Saturday (July 27th)
DuBois, PA – Local providers and businesses are delighted to announce the launch of registration for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Day of Wellness this summer! Set against the picturesque backdrop of DuBois City Park, this year’s festivities will unfold on Saturday, July 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the “Kick The Stigma” Day of Wellness Festival.
PSP investigating vandalism to vacant house in Indiana County
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after they said a vacant house in Indiana County was broken into and vandalized. On Monday, July 22 just before 2:30 p.m., troopers were called to a vacant house on the 2000 block of West Pike Road in West Township. The property owner reported that […]
Area Man Identified as Driver Who Fled Scene After Crashing Into Utility Pole in Morris Township
MORRIS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an area man has been identified as the driver in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Township. According to a release issued by PSP Clearfield on Friday, July 19, the crash happened on Pardee Street, in Morris Township, Clearfield County, around 10:06 p.m. on Monday, July 15.
DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military
JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.
St. Marys’ Kent, Williamstown’s Joy ready to lead
PARKERSBURG – Things will be a little different this gridiron season for both two-time defending Class A state champion Williamstown and fellow Little Kanawha Conference member St. Marys. The biggest change is the fact both programs now will be competing in double-A after the Mountain State expanded to four...
New UPMC Altoona, Bedford president named days after trauma center downgrade announcement
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford are officially under new leadership. The healthcare system announced Friday that Michael Corso, who has been serving as interim president of the hospital since March was officially appointed president and CEO. This transition is occurring during a time of flux for the hospital, coming on the […]
Recreational Marijuana Will Soon Be Available in Ohio — What Will That Mean for Pittsburgh Consumers?
Many Pennsylvanians buy gas across the Ohio line, where it’s cheaper. Many bought fireworks there until 2017, when they became legal in Pennsylvania. Soon, many may go there for pot. Ohio voters approved adult-use recreational pot last November, with dispensaries to be licensed by Sept. 7. So merchants in...
Altoona Sheetz to host hiring event
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Calling all Sheetz Freakz! The Altoona Sheetz is hosting a hiring event where they will be looking for their next best workers. The event will be held on July 24 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with all on-the-spot interviews being held at the Sheetz located at 1915 Pleasant Valley Blvd. […]
Ebensburg “Downtown Shutdown” to kick off Homecoming event
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Downtown Ebensburg will “shutdown” Friday evening as organizers gear up for the annual homecoming event. The intersection of Center and High Streets will close at 4 p.m. as the city prepares for a free live concert in the street featuring The Chris Higbee Band. Higbee will perform live 8-11 p.m. on […]
Altoona trio found with 250 heroin packets during traffic stop, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Three Altoona residents were arrested over the weekend for allegedly having heroin — one of which tried to dispose of cocaine in the station’s bathroom, police said. Brittany Hallett, 34, was charged along with Kendall Geist, 33, and Christopher Alley, 29, after a traffic stop Friday night, July 19, around 9:20 […]
Martinsburg man admits to 'smacking & spanking' toddler, leaving hand print, PSP says
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say a Martinsburg man is facing charges following an investigation into alleged child abuse. Troopers say 25-year-old Brandon Long reportedly admitted to "smacking and spanking" the toddler following an alleged incident between the child and his sibling. According to the...
Woman threatened Altoona police with rock, parked at their station during chase, APD said
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman was arrested over the weekend after allegedly threatening police with a rock before taking off in her car only to park in front of the police station during Hoopsfest. Angela Hatch, 49, was allegedly driving erratically on 9th Avenue, blaring her horn and throwing items from her car […]
College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died due to complications from a respiratory illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil...
Go Joe 27 kicks off in Clinton County | Day 1
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Day one of Go Joe 27 kicks off Monday morning near Lock Haven. Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, will bike from Lock Haven to Loyalsock Township at noon. Then, he will bike from the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department to Milton Monday afternoon. Newswatch 16's...
Driver killed in Huntingdon County motorcycle crash, troopers reported
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Furnace man was killed Sunday night after crashing and being thrown from a motorcycle, state police reported. Troopers said 21-year-old Brady Albert was driving a Honda CRF 450RL Sunday around 11:20 p.m. on Huntingdon Furnace Road (SR 4013). Albert left the roadway, hit a downed tree and was […]
Penn State All-Sports Museum to unveil LEGO Beaver Stadium replica this week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- One Penn State graduate is paying tribute to the iconic Beaver Stadium in a truly unique way. Garret Gourley's 3D model was built entirely out of LEGOs and he dedicated nearly 100 hours to building the replica of the home of the Nittany Lions. The...
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