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Top Three Hikes in the Franklin and Fulton County Areas
Some of the best hiking trails are right around the corner for any hiker, traveler, and explorer. Or, if you are just feeling the need to get out and take a walk, these hikes could be perfect for a day trip. Believe it or not, Franklin and Fulton Counties have...
East Broad Top Railroad to revive unused historic track
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The East Broad Top Railroad has announced that they’ll be embarking on a project to revive a piece of the historic railway. A south segment of the track has been unused since 1956. EBT Foundation (EBTF) officials and Friends of the East Broad Top (FEBT) volunteers gathered to celebrate the […]
There's new leadership in Fulton County Pa. They still chase Trump's 2020 grievances.
Fulton County commissioners continue to roll the dice with taxpayer money on a 2020 election gambit that's failed repeatedly in court. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania this past April found the county in contempt for allowing multiple third-party inspections of Dominion Voting Systems machines used locally four years ago. Their ruling put...
Bedford County dog left in basement ate styrofoam to survive, owner charged
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Animal cruelty charges have been filed against a Bedford County man who was accused of keeping his dog in a basement for several days with little to no food or water. Thad Knisely Sr., 38, of New Paris, was charged after state police took the dog to an animal shelter […]
Shapiro admin. highlights commitment to long-term care facilities
MARTINSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)– Members of the Shapiro administration visited The Village at Morrisons Cove Friday to highlight recent investments in long-term care facilities across the state. The investments have been carried out by the State Health Department’s Long-Term Care Transformation Office. Acting Secretary of health Debra Bogen spoke on how grants given out by the […]
Ethics Board Skips DA Willis Complaints, Cites Jurisdiction Issues
The Fulton County Board of Ethics recently decided against reviewing two complaints lodged against Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, ahead of a meeting initially set to consider these issues. The decision was based on the conclusion that the board does not have the authority to oversee the ethical conduct of Willis due to her position as a state constitutional officer. This determination led to the alteration of the meeting’s agenda, which initially included the complaints for discussion.
Franklin and Fulton Counties Fight Against Addiction
Overview of the Franklin and Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program. The Franklin and Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program (FFDA) is one of the most prominent resources that Franklin and Fulton Counties have to offer. Serving as a Single County Authority (or SCA), the Franklin and Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program...
Tatman Run Recreation Area closed for road, bridge construction
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Tatman Run Recreation Area at Raystown Lake is now closed and will remain closed for several weeks due to an upcoming bridge project. The closure will allow PennDOT the time to build a temporary road and bridge that will bypass the area where the bridge project will take place by […]
UPMC opens new primary care office in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – UPMC Bedford opened a new office in Everett, in an effort to bring high-quality primary care to a rural area. On Thursday, UPMC Everett Primary Care Group opened a new office located at 745 Raystown Road in Everett. Torres’ Family Medicine-UPMC and George M. Zubak, MD-UPMC merged to create the new […]
Claysburg Education Foundation announces hydroponics facility
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Claysburg Education Foundation announced plans for a hydroponics educational facility. The facility, funded by Mark and Karen Barnhart, aims to benefit students and communities within the Claysburg-Kimmel School District and beyond. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil by utilizing a water-based nutrient solution. This technique has […]
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