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Annual Blair County 'Freedom Ride' raises money for local VA center
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Around 500 bicycle riders took to the streets of Blair County Thursday morning for the annual Fourth of July Freedom Ride. The ride started at the Howard Gardner American Legion in downtown Tyrone and went to DelGrosso's Amusement Park before returning. Money raised by...
Blair County to host ‘Katy’s Karnival’ for third year in a row
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — “Katy’s Karnival” is gearing up to kick off its third annual celebration, which will be held on July 5 and 6. The carnival will be held at the Excelsior Fire Company Firehall, located at 399 S. First Street, Bellwood. This year, the theme is “Christmas in July,” and festivities will […]
Tradition continues with annual Huntingdon fireworks show
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ)–Huntingdon got in the Independence Day spirit with the annual fireworks show Wednesday night. The show is put on every year at Flag Pole Hill. The show was started by Bob Geissinger almost 30 years ago, and his family has worked to keep it going since he passed in 2020. This year over […]
Behind the Scenes: Fireworks at Summer Thunder 2024
TIPTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Almost everyone expects to see fireworks on the Fourth of July. But have you ever wondered what it takes to get the fireworks ready for Summer Thunder at DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash? WTAJ went behind the scenes and met the team responsible for the fireworks spectacular. “It’s all about tradition. […]
Columbia Volunteer Fire Company holds annual fireman’s parade
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Across America families, friends, and communities celebrated the Fourth of July, including the Columbia Volunteer Fire Company. For the last 102 years, the Columbia Fire Company has hosted its annual fireman’s parade on the Fourth of July. The town fills with past and present residents as this is one of […]
A Real Book Drop in Port Matilda Elementary
Last spring, Port Matilda Elementary School in the Bald Eagle Area School District obtained a new tool to encourage students to read — a book vending machine in the school lobby. The machine is on loan from the Lemont-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Random Acts of Reading (RoAR), which partners...
State Recommends Safety Measures During Holiday
State Agencies including PennDOT and the State Fire Commission are reminding everyone to exercise safety measures and common sense this 4th of July weekend. PennDOT is advocating for the use of sober drivers and alternative transportation to prevent impaired driving incidents. During the holiday, state and area police will be conducting DUI checkpoints and extra patrols will be out in force. This enforcement aims to deter impaired driving, which is also a concern on the state’s waterways, as indicated by 39 boating under the influence arrests last year. Fireworks safety is another critical issue. The State Fire Commissioner’s office is issuing guidelines to prevent injuries and fires, emphasizing sober handling of fireworks, and recommending protective measures like safety glasses, and having water resources ready in case of an emergency.
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