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A Small Pennsylvania Town Suddenly Became the #2 Worst Place to Live in the Entire State.
Pennsylvania is known for its diverse array of communities, from bustling cities to quaint small towns. However, a recent report has shed light on the alarming decline of one particular town, which has now been ranked as the second-worst place to live in the entire state. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the factors that have led to this startling transformation and explore the implications for the town’s residents and the broader region.
Homer City, Pa. navigates an uncertain future after its coal plant closes
At age 20, Jeremiah Baltzer started working at the Homer City Generating Station in the early 2000s. He liked his job as a union carpenter building scaffolding inside the cavernous plant. “You (got) to climb around and be a little monkey and be physical and learn a lot…about the plant...
BLAIRSVILLE MAYOR EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER BUILDING WITHOUT PERMITS
During the Blarisville Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Ronald Evanko expressed some concern that people were not getting proper permits for home construction projects. Evanko said during the meeting that he is seeing construction projects, like roofing, going on for one day, but they do not have the proper permits for it. He said that having those permits is very important.
Beloved Cambria County K-9 battles cancer, looks for community support
After years of protecting Cambria County residents, a local K-9 needs help from you. South Fork Police Chief Don Wyar says he needs help covering the costs of treatments for bas the police K-9 after he was diagnosed with cancer. Don and Nikki Wyar of Cambria County say their dog...
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
Bail denied for husband charged in Johnstown real estate scheme
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One of the two individuals accused of defrauding more than 70 investors in a local real estate scheme appeared in court on Tuesday. Back in 2019, we first reported on an ongoing investigation into Paul Gulbronson and his wife Kelly Bonilla, who are accused of defrauding investors of more the $5.3 million.
State Rep. Rigby announces infrastructure award for Windber
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]
Northern Cambria Sewer Line Replacement Meeting
Dozens of voices were heard tonight at a Cambria County borough meeting. Northern Cambria Borough held a public comment meeting to discuss changes with the area’s sewer lines. Officials say they’re planning to potentially replace and test the lines throughout the entire Borough. For several hours, dozens of...
New Cambria County recycling collection truck unveiled
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Solid Waste Authority has a new addition to the team that will make things easy and convenient for residents in the county. On Wednesday, the Solid Waste Authority held a ribbon cutting to inaugurate a new recycling collection truck. The new ‘R12’ truck is a 2024 Peterbilt tandem-axle, […]
Johnstown Flood Memorial announces Evening on the Lake program
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Flood National Memorial plans to address the public on their Evening on the Lake program on Tuesday, July 23. The topic will speak upon ongoing and future park projects from multiple park divisions. Some topics will include park-owned structures, such as the Club House, Double Cottage and Lippincott Cottage. […]
Colorado town throws 100th birthday party for pet space rock
On the evening of July 6, 1924, John Moore’s funeral was interrupted. A meteorite, trailing smoky plume, announced its arrival with a series of thunderous bangs. As the attendees walked over to the site of the crash, they discovered a meteorite buried four feet (1.2 meters) deep into the soil. “Being a burial, they happened to have shovels and immediately dug out the meteorite and put it on display in the town,” says Richard Binzel, an astrophysicist at MIT who organized the meteorite’s centennial homecoming.
PASSHE governors approve state funding, freeze tuition for seventh year
Harrisburg, Pa. — In a special meeting Wednesday morning, the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education accepted the commonwealth's 2024-25 appropriation of nearly $614.8 million, an increase of 6% over 2023-24, as well as a tuition fee freeze for a seventh consecutive year for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and nine sister institutions. "We were kind of ahead of the curve," said Board Vice Chair Samuel Smith, who also chairs the IUP Council of Trustees. "We kind of stepped out on a...
FIVE POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED ON MONDAY
First responders were busy yesterday with multiple calls related to utility lines coming down. The first such call was at 2:40 PM yesterday as a line went down along Two Lick Drive in White Township. Four other calls were reported by Indiana County 911 between 4:58 PM and 7:26 PM in locations in Rayne, Canoe, Green and Banks Townships.
Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednesday. The closure will run from Autumn Wood Drive to Gate Dancer/Old Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township. Access from Hartzell Road to Pattison will also be closed.
Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame returns to War Memorial for first time in over 30 years
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — On Saturday night, the Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame returned to the Cambria County War Memorial for the first time in 34 years. Seven people were inducted in the Class of 2024, from athletes, to coaches and an official. The Hall of Fame called...
Officials: Johnstown Inclined Plane expected to reopen next year; project is 92% complete
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — CamTran is providing another update on the Johnstown Inclined Plane project, as officials say the expectation is now to reopen the Inclined Plane next year. Organizers say the project is 92% complete, as the contractors are now working to repair and replace the sheave wheels,...
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