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UPMC Altoona nurse fired, charged over possible diversion of drugs
(WTAJ) — A nurse with UPMC Altoona was fired and later charged over the possible diversion of controlled substances in late 2023, the Office of the Attorney General (AG) said. Beth Eyer, 42, of Cassandra, was charged after an investigation in which she allegedly said she failed to document the administration of controlled substances to […]
Two Johnstown Men Arrested On Drug Charges
Authorities in Cambria County say two men are behind bars following a months-long drug trafficking investigation in the city of Johnstown. Officials say the investigation began in February when authorities received an alleged tip of suspected drug activity at a residence along Solomon Street. Investigators say on Friday, April 26th,...
New non-profit honors Johnstown K9 killed on duty by providing support to area K9 units
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A new non-profit was just formed in Cambria County that is aimed at supporting K9 units in Cambria County. "K9 Titan's Watch Foundation" was formed in memory of Johnstown police department K9 officer Titan who died in the line of duty in November of 2020.
Somerset Township home damaged by fire, Jackson Township residents slam school consolidation
A look at Tuesday’s headlines from our news partners at The Tribune-Democrat. (WTAJ) — A home in Somerset Township is damaged after a fire Sunday night. The fire was reported as fully involved when fire crews arrived at the 100 Block of Oxford Heights Road. Somerset Fire Department Safety Officer Dave Sube said responders at […]
Police: Windber man took $14k for projects, left house ‘unlivable’
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Windber contractor is accused of taking $14,000 for renovation projects and then failing to do the jobs. Jeremy Jedrzejey, 45, is accused of taking money from a woman in Cambria County to complete projects in her home, but then leaving multiple rooms in her home ‘unlivable,’ according to a […]
Southmont Transportation Plan Meeting
Community members and borough officials in Cambria County gathering Today to share input on a new transportation plan. Southmont Borough held a community engagement event for their new active transportation plan at their borough building this evening. Officials say the goal of the plan is to make walking, running, biking,...
PA man gets up to 120 years for assaulting, beating woman with flashlight
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars after strangling, sexually assaulting, and beating a woman with a flashlight, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced. Ian Nakonechni, 36, of Greene County, who has at least four prior domestic violence convictions against him, was sentenced to 60 to […]
Police need your help to solve ‘violent’ 2023 Altoona home invasion
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department needs your help with any information on a 2023 home invasion that led to the violent assault of a 70-year-old woman. The home invasion happened on the 800 block of 18th Avenue, near UPMC Altoona, around 11 p.m. May 27, 2023. It was reported that multiple suspects […]
Fatal I-99 Accident
State police in Centre County say an Altoona man was killed late Friday night in a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Interstate 99 in Worth Township. Investigators say the crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. Friday as the driver of a Honda Accord was traveling southbound and crossed over the grass median.
‘Urban explorers’ plead guilty to trespassing charge
WILKES-BARRE — Two people charged by Jackson Township police with burglarizing a residence along state Route 29 in March pled guilty to misdemeanor trespassing counts Tuesday. Jami William Jones, 28, of Avoca, and Dana Vanessa Dresing, 27, of Forty Fort, were charged with forcing open a padlock basement door...
Jackson Township to Purchase New Playground Equipment for School District in Light of State Budget Cuts
Realizing the importance and necessity for children to have active and healthy lifestyles, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the township council have approved funding to purchase new playground equipment at the township’s six elementary schools. In light of significant state aid cuts by Trenton, which would have left...
Sam's Club food court on Portage St. NW in Jackson offers variety, value | Review
JACKSON TWP. − Fair is fair. After we checked out the food stand at Costco, some of our readers suggested we also try Sam's Club. So Amy Knapp, education reporter for our Stark County newspapers, joined me at the food court at the store at 4790 Portage St. NW Jackson Township. ...
Jackson Township Calls for Repeal of Latest New Jersey Gas Tax and Toll Increases
Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the township council are calling for the repeal of the most recent increases in tolls on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike and against the new increase to the New Jersey gasoline tax. In order to fund additional projects and maintenance, the...
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