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3 Former Pirates Candidates to Replace Struggling Manager Derek Shelton
The Pittsburgh Pirates are enduring a significant downturn, having won only one game in August while currently on an eight-game losing streak. Manager Derek Shelton, in his fourth year, faces mounting criticism for his decisions, especially during a crucial homestand. The team's past improvements are at risk of unraveling, prompting speculation about potential management changes. If the Pirates decide to seek a new manager, several former players with experience and leadership qualities could be viable candidates.
Meet this year’s 814 baby from UPMC Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Altoona celebrated some special newborns Wednesday — babies born in the 814 on 8-14. Aug. 14 coincides numerically with the area code of Altoona and every year, UPMC holds a special celebration recognizing families whose baby is born on that day. This year’s featured baby is Sadie […]
2024-25 North Washington Rodeo Riding All Week Player Profile: Marina Hanes, DuBois Central Catholic
MARINA HANES – SENIOR – DUBOIS CENTRAL CATHOLIC. Sports Played: Basketball, Volleyball, and Softball. Siblings: Macey Hanes- Basketball, Track, Softball, and Volleyball; Ayden Hanes- Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, and Tennis; Andre Hanes- Golf. Social Media Handles: Instagram- marina.hanes; snapchat- marinahanes; twitter- marina_hanes. Highlights: Freshman Year (21-22)- Lettered in...
Somerset County woman charged for lighting husband’s vehicle on fire
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County woman has been accused of pouring gasoline and lighting a vehicle on fire in Addison Township. Stacy Tressler, 42, of Confluence was charged after she allegedly lit a vehicle on fire after her husband asked for a divorce, according to Pennsylvania State Police. On Aug. 6, officers […]
'Just wait til I'm out of here:' Blair Co. man spit on, tried to bite officers, police say
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say a Duncansville man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted police during an incident at UPMC Altoona earlier this week. Police say 31-year-old Paul Carey had been taken to the hospital, on the afternoon of August 13th, for reportedly...
Anheuser-Busch donates water to Altoona volunteer fire department
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) —A popular beer company has donated water to help firefighters in Logan Township. Anheuser-Busch has donated 80 cases of canned water to firefighters of Greenwood that will help keep them hydrated as they continue to protect and serve in the community. Furrer Beverage Co., Inc. delivered the water to the firefighters on […]
Deal near for vacant market property in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Efforts to find a buyer for the vacant former Ideal Market in downtown Johnstown, along with a manager for the nearby Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center have become connected. The Johnstown City Council voted Wednesday to give the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority permission to sell the building, at 339 Walnut St. to […]
Bellwood Pool to host ‘spooky, splashy’ end of summer event
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — BOO! Did we scare you? If not, you may just be brave enough to join in on one last hoorah for summer at the Bellwood Pool. The pool will be hosting a “Ghosts and Aliens: Local Legends and Lore” presentation as well as a “Splash Hop” on Wednesday, Aug. 14. […]
Johnstown native Steve Ditko posthumously honored with Disney Legends award
A world-famous hero has Johnstown origins. On Sunday, the Ditko family, originally from Johnstown, was invited to D23, an annual Disney expo attended by thousands. Mark Ditko said he accepted a Disney Legends award on his uncle Steve’s behalf. Steve Ditko is responsible for co-creating several famous Marvel characters, like spider man and doctor strange.
Two charged after children, pets found living in deplorable conditions in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dirty used diapers and rotting food seen during a CYS visit turned into charges against an Altoona couple. Tanya Lynn McCartney, 31, and Jahkeem Tahyyan Metcalf, 19, are facing child endangerment and animal neglect charges after Altoona police were called to assist CYS at a home on 8th Avenue Tuesday night, […]
State College Borough Council Mulls Liquor License Transfer Request
State College Borough Council appears poised to approve a liquor license transfer, with some attached conditions, for a new Buffalo Wild Wings location downtown. Council held a brief discussion about the request during it work session on Monday, ahead of a scheduled vote on Aug. 19, with no members voicing objections to either the transfer or the conditions proposed at a public hearing last week. State College Wing Company LLC is planning to acquire a liquor license from the former Don Patron Mexican Grill in Patton Township and transfer it to The Maxxen, 131 Hiester Street, for the Centre Region's first Buffalo...
Penn State Football: Say Goodbye to the Emotional Post-Game Drew Allar
You certainly remember Penn State’s disheartening 20-12 loss to Ohio State in The Horseshoe last year. So does Nittany Lion QB1 Drew Allar, who was 18 of 42 for 191 yards and had seven carries for minus 23 yards. Not pretty. Neither was Allar’s post-game interview where he shed some tears and less than a minute into it, Allar confessed that, “I sucked.” (Watch Mark Brennan’s video replay here.) That interview was not received very well by some of his teammates, as well as lettermen who had been led by the likes of hard-edged, take-no-prisoner quarterbacks like Trace, McGloin, MRob and Collins. Granted, Allar...
Pennsylvania State Police to host child car seat safety checks
Pennsylvania State Police want to help you make sure your child is riding in your car safely. In September PSP will be hosting two car seat safety check events. The first event will occur in Limerick on September 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Patriot Chevrolet of Limerick at 40 Autopark Boulevard. Appointments […]
The top returning seniors entering the 2024 high school football season
Believe it or not, high school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in eight days. In this post, we list the top 18 returning seniors (in alphabetical order) entering the fall. These players have made waves so far in their varsity career and are hoping to making their final seasons on the high school gridiron special.
These 50 Pennsylvania school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget.
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