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Clearfield County resident catches ‘once in a lifetime fish’
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — With the warmth of early summer here more and more fishermen are out on the water and one angler caught quite the surprise. One Clearfield County resident caught a fish so big that he thinks it may be a record catch. Ryan Charles was fishing along the West Branch Susquehanna […]
Community feedback wanted for transportation survey in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Chester Hill Borough is looking for some community feedback on potential transportation recommendations and solutions. The survey is in partnership with Clearfield County, the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (NCPRPDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The study was initiated in response to community concerns surrounding […]
Base repair work set to begin in Clearfield County, delays possible
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Base repair work is set to begin on Route 53 in Clearfield County next week. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Friday that work will begin on Route 53 between its intersection of Route 322 in Decatur Township near Philipsburg and the Interstate 80 interchange starting Monday, May 20. PennDOT […]
Central Pennsylvania receives $1.8M in grants to rehabilitate communities
PHILADELPHIA (WTAJ) — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $16 million in Brownsfield grants are coming to the Commonwealth, including in Central Pennsylvania. The funding has been made available through investing from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda that will rehabilitate and revitalize communities in Pennsylvania. Cameron County has received a $1.5 […]
Clearfield County to build Starbucks
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Calling all coffee lovers, Starbucks is opening a store along the Shawville Highway. The Lawrence Township Planning Commission recommended the approval of the land development plan on Tuesday night. The store, once built, will be in the I-80 interchange next to the Sheetz on the highway. Currently, there aren’t any […]
Port Matilda EMS Dedicates New Ambulance in Honor of State Rep. Conklin
Port Matilda EMS recognized state Rep. Scott Conklin's support for emergency responders by naming its new ambulance in his honor. Conklin, D-Rush Township, was instrumental in securing the grant that allowed Port Matilda EMS to purchase the new ambulance, according to the service. “I am deeply humbled that the first responders at Port Matilda EMS have chosen to dedicate this ambulance in my name, but they are the true heroes,” Conklin said. “They are the ones who stand ready 24/7 to render lifesaving care, regardless of the dangers or challenges involved. The dedication ceremony was held on Saturday at the start of Homestead Day at The Heirloom Farmer in Port Matilda. May 19-25 is the 50th annual EMS Week, a time that honors the importance of emergency medical services in protecting the health and safety of communities nationwide. “We can never do enough for our EMS workers and other first responders, and we can never thank them enough," Conklin said. "But we can do everything in our power to support them and try to ensure that they have the resources they need to carry on their lifesaving work.” The post Port Matilda EMS Dedicates New Ambulance in Honor of State Rep. Conklin appeared first on StateCollege.com.
Curwensville trout stocking helps honor community member
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Curwensville residents gathered near the Susquehanna River for a memorial trout stocking. The memorial stocking was for Sara Curulla who passed away in April of 2024. Curulla was a community member who volunteered for several organizations and always made sure to give back to the community she called home. “Sara […]
44th annual pool tournament kicking off in Clearfield
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Starting Friday, May 10 the 44th annual Fraternal Order of Eagles State Pool Tournament will be taking place at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds. The Fraternal Order of Eagles 812 and Visit Clearfield County are hosting the three-day event that goes through May, 12. Eighty teams registered and the top 16 […]
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