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Teen charged with burglary, theft of PennDOT truck in Bedford CountyWTAJ16 hours ago
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Teen charged with burglary, theft of PennDOT truck in Bedford County
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Bedford County teenager is behind bars after authorities say he stole a PennDOT work truck following a break-in at a state office. Jedidiah Solomon Roland, 18, of Manns Choice, was accused of entering a PennDOT facility in Juniata Township on Sept. 27 and taking the vehicle. Police said Roland admitted […]
Police: Two Blair County residents charged after DUI with children in car
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Tyrone residents were arrested after police said they were driving while drunk with two children in the car. Zoe Gardner, 39, and Devron Strother, 28, were charged on Sept. 30 after police were called to a domestic disturbance inside a vehicle on Logan Avenue. When police arrived, they met […]
Wanted man led officers on high-speed chase in Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man who was wanted in Crawford County is now accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in Somerset County. Jai Hale, 48, of Sidman, is facing charges after police responded to a home in Boswell Borough for a report of a domestic, according to the criminal complaint. On […]
Bedford County dental practice to offer free care to veterans, military members
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Radiant Dental of Bedford has announced that they’ll be hosting an event in October to provide military members with free dental care. On Thursday, Oct. 10 they’ll be offering services to both veterans and active-duty military members as part of Freedom Day USA. That day is dedicated to being America’s […]
Johnstown man accused of assaulting another over bar seat
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing charges after he allegedly beat up a man at a bar over a seat. Richard Agurs, 33, is facing charges after a man had to be taken to the hospital after he beat him up, according to a criminal complaint. On June 15, officers from […]
Police investigating after cat found hanging in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in Ebensburg are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a cat was found hanging. On Sunday, Sept. 22, troopers were called to a home in Hastings Borough for a report of animal cruelty. At the home, they found an orange cat hanging by its neck […]
Blair County Administrator resigns only weeks after taking position
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Blair County’s Chief Clerk and County Administrator, Sherry Socie, resigned, county commissioners confirmed Tuesday. After only six weeks on the job, Socie is just the latest administrator to leave following the terminations of the Human Resources Chief in May, the previous Chief Clerk and County Administrator in July and the Children, […]
Windber man accused of stealing nearly $60K from club
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Windber man is facing felony charges after he was accused of stealing nearly $60,000 from the Slovak Educational Club in Somerset County. John Gerula, 40, is accused of taking money from the club’s machines for six months when he was the vice president of the Slovak Educational Club, according […]
Rural Pa. Republicans react to Vance-Walz debate: Calm, collected vs. deer-in-headlights
SOMERSET – About 25 Republicans from this rural coal-mining community gathered at a sports tavern Tuesday night for the political showdown between vice presidential candidates. Amid tables filled with beer, pizza and wings, the GOP faithful expected a heaping serving of political red meat as tart-tongued Republican JD Vance...
Pennsylvania played a role in underground railroad after slave escaped to Altoona
GALLITZIN, Pa. (WTAJ) — During the month of September, the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site recognized International Underground Railroad Month. The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. “The Portage” opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. According […]
Police charge Blair County man with committing bank fraud in Mechanicsburg
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Police in Cumberland County have charged a Blair County man with committing bank fraud earlier this year. Kevin Christopher Iurilli, 48, already has several active arrest warrants relating to identity theft, fraud, and other charges, according to Lower Allen Township Police. He is accused of using...
Toys for Tots signups underway in Cambria, Somerset Counties
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Toys for Tots drive is officially underway in Southern Cambria and Somerset Counties. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is beginning to hold in-person signups for families in need starting Tuesday and is looking for anyone interested in donating or hosting a collection box at their business or space. […]
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