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Blair County students’ artwork on display at public gallery
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — If you walk the halls of Homewood at Martinsburg, you’ll see that paintings line the walls. More than 40 pieces of art are on display in the Southview building. All of the work was done by students from Central High School. “Speaking for the students, it provides us with an […]
Bedford County Development Association receives $350k grant for small businesses
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bedford County Development Association’s (BCDA) Small Business Development Project is receiving a $350,000 grant, Senator Bob Casey announced. The funding will help bolster the BCDA’s effort to support small businesses in the area through entrepreneurial training and technical assistance programs. “This grant will enable us to expand our efforts […]
PennDOT announces more than 80 construction projects for 2024
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Much like spring, construction season is here. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 9 officials began outreach sessions to highlight more than 80 projects anticipated to be under construction in 2024 in the Laurel Highlands region. The first outreach session was for projects in Bedford County. District 9 […]
Jeff Tech breaks ground on new “Farm to Refrigerator” building
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – School and county officials gathered at Jeff Tech to host a groundbreaking celebration for their project “Farm to Refrigerator” that will teach students about butchering. Butchering is the process of cutting up and processing an animal for food. Many in the industry now are growing older and Jeff Tech hopes […]
Area schools compete in ‘What’s so cool about manufacturing’ competition
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – What’s so cool about manufacturing? Seven local schools in Bedford and Blair Counties learned the answer to that question by working with businesses in the area. “I love seeing how a simple person can take something of their dreams and turn it into a reality,” Northern Bedford student Emily Hinkle […]
Update: Part of Pennsylvania under a flood watch until Thursday morning
An updated flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 11:33 a.m. in effect until Thursday at 8 a.m. for Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Somerset and Bedford counties. The weather service describes, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Creeks and streams may rise out...
Family Sporting Safety Fair to take place in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Ambulance and fire services will be holding an event to promote how staying active is important to building strong bones and muscles. The Chestnut Ridge Ambulance Association, located in Alum Bank, Bedford County, along with the American Trauma Society of Pennsylvania will be holding a Family Sporting Safety Fair on […]
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