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Bedford County woman dead after SUV rolled over multiple times
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A woman was killed just after midnight Saturday when her SUV rolled multiple times, throwing her from the vehicle. State police said that 53-year-old Tammy Hiett, of New Paris, was pronounced dead when they were called to a crash on Shawnee Road (Route 96) in Napier Township around 12:08 a.m. […]
Altoona woman accused of trying to kill boyfriend over pills: ‘You don’t think I’ll do it?’
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman was charged with attempted homicide over the weekend, accused of trying to kill her boyfriend over Klonopin pills. Rebekah Edwards, 43, is facing a slew of charges including attempted homicide, aggravated assault to cause injury with extreme indifference, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of an instrument […]
APD: Teen nearly run over while escaping car during police chase in Altoona, one arrested
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing charges after police said he started a car chase where a teen was nearly run over trying to escape his car. James Dubanik, 19, was arrested and charged with fleeing, reckless endangerment, driving under the influence, and a slew of traffic violations after police spotted him […]
😢 The Johnstown Galleria | Shopping mall in Johnstown, Pennsylvania 😢 Incredibly sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
Crumbl is opening a new cookie shop in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The popular cookie shop, Crumbl, which has a location in State College, is adding another shop and this one is in Altoona. The local franchise will be expanding and opening up the Altoona shop in the Logan Towne Center, next to GameStop. Anticipation for the shop’s opening day began as the […]
Report: Windber woman pepper sprays officer trying to help during domestic dispute
WINDBER ― Kaylee Sherry called 911 multiple times on Sept. 28. She was going to her family's home to stab and pepper spray them, she said. Windber Police Officer Chloe Shaulis responded. When she arrived at the house along 17th Street, she could hear Sherry yelling from where she was near the train...
Prince Gallitzin State Park hosts annual apple cider festival
PATTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Prince Gallitzin State Park hosts an annual Apple Cider Festival each year. It draws as many as 20,000 people to the area. It’s always held on the first Sunday of October. For more than thirty years, it’s become somewhat of a local holiday. “We have about 150 craft vendors, 20 food […]
Wawa gets win over Sheetz in new customer satisfaction survey
And, it wasn’t just Altoona-based Sheetz that Wawa beat out. According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, the Philadelphia-area chain was ranked first in the entire nation in the inaugural convenience store study.
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Cambria and Blair counties Sunday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 9:28 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Cambria and Blair counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:27 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Altoona, moving east at 50...
‘Tackett’s by The Lake’ hosts annual fall festival
PATTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — For nine years, Tackett’s by the Lake has hosted their annual Tackett’s Fall Festival in Patton. Joe Tackett and his wife Ellen organized the event which first started with 12 vendors. It now has 55. “We love doing it, and we mainly do it just because we really believe in the […]
Altoona church blesses pets, collects donations for pet pantry
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over the weekend, a Duncansville church hosted a pet blessing to celebrate the bond between people and their beloved animals. On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church hosted the blessing to commemorate the Feast of Saint Francis, the Patron Saint of Animals. The event also served a second […]
Johnstown school adds beginner-friendly disc golf course
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — An entry-level disc golf course has made it’s debut at the Westmont Hilltop Junior-Senior High School. The nine-hole course opened on Sunday, Oct. 6, and was designed as a beginner-friendly option. As disc golf is rising in popularity, club member Nathan Woelkers said, “If you can throw a frisbee, you can […]
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