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Pennsylvania seeks legal costs from county that let outsiders access voting machines to help Trump
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A rural Pennsylvania county and its elected officials may have to pay the state elections agency hundreds of thousands of dollars to reimburse it for legal fees and litigation costs in a three-year battle over allowing outsiders to examine voting machines to help former President Donald Trump’s claims of election fraud.
Saxton Fire Hall to host ‘murder mystery’ dinner, show
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Saxton Fire Hall will be holding a murder mystery dinner, sponsored by the Changes in the Parkway Committee. On March 16, at 6 p.m. and March 17, at 3 p.m., “Murder at the Power Plant Mystery Dinner” will feature characters that will make community members scratch their heads when […]
Lane Closures and Road Construction 2-1-7-2024
BEDFORD COUNTY I-24 The installation of longitudinal cable barrier on various interstate routes. · Daily, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., There will be daytime Shoulder closures to install cable barrier post and cable for the new cable barrier system. MM 96. RUTHERFORD COUNTY I-24 The installation of longitudinal...
Lane Closures and Road Construction 2-1-7-2024
BEDFORD COUNTY I-24 The installation of longitudinal cable barrier on various interstate routes. · Daily, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., There will be daytime Shoulder closures to install cable barrier post and cable for the new cable barrier system. MM 96. RUTHERFORD COUNTY I-24 The installation of longitudinal...
Blair County library in need of donations, volunteers
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Roaring Spring Community Library helps people check out more than just books, they also run a food pantry for anyone who may need it. Inside the library is a food pantry that’s open to anyone in need, even if they don’t live nearby. Every Tuesday, the building receives a truck […]
Central PA schools awarded in PennDOT’s Paint the Plow Contest
(WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the winning schools for the 2023-2024 Paint the Plow Contest and two schools in our region have been awarded. Elk County Catholic High School won the “Fan Favorite” award in District 2 while Tussey Mountain High School, of Bedford County, also won the “Fan Favorite” […]
Well known Blair County restaurant closing its doors
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Creekside Inn, a well known restaurant in East Freedom, has announced that they’ll be closing their doors for good. The restaurant is located at 3059 Everett Road in East Freedom. The last day they’ll be open is Sunday, Jan. 21. We would like to take this time to thank you! […]
Breezewood Elementary votes to close, renovation approved for Everett Elementary
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Breezewood Elementary School is no longer following a vote during the Jan. 18 school board meeting. During Thursday’s meeting, board members voted to close the elementary school in a unanimous vote. This will force the current 63 students to move to Everett Elementary School, a move that kindergartners already […]
Cambria County man pleaded guilty in federal ghost gun case
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon following a federal indictment for dealing in firearms without a license. Wayne Farabaugh, of Ebensburg, pleaded guilty to count one – conspiracy to deal and manufacture in firearms without a license of the federal indictment. Farabaugh, along with former Altoona Police Detective Craig Zahradnik and […]
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