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Cambria, Somerset County homeowners encouraged to apply for funding
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) has reopened for any Cambria or Somerset County residents who were affected by COVD-19. To be eligible for PAHAF, the property must be in Pennsylvania and the homeowner must own and occupy the property as their primary residence. Furthermore, the homeowner must be at […]
Cambria County bridges named in emotional tribute to local Korean War and Navy veterans
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Thursday, two bridge dedication ceremonies were held in Cambria County to honor local veterans. Both ceremonies were held at the Ebensburg VFW. The bridge carrying West High St. over the Ghost Town Trail in Ebensburg is now designated as the Corpsman Charles Doerr, United States Navy Memorial Bridge.
Crimes with stolen guns rising in Pa. What’s being done?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Over the last several years local police and prosecutors have seen a spike in the number of stolen guns recovered by law enforcement. These guns often end up in the hands of criminals and are used in violent crimes. But why? And what’s being done about the problem? “There are lots of […]
Local VFW honors community member with certificate of appreciation
Ebensburg VFW Post 4963 honored a member of the community Thursday. It presented business owner Rick Ardini Jr. with a certificate of appreciation. Ardini owns Rick and Nick’s Pizza Shop and has volunteered countless hours with the veteran's service post. Brandon Kopp, VFW Ebensburg Post 4963 Chaplain, said, "I...
Cambria County receives $1.2 million for school safety
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — School districts and nonpublic schools in Cambria County were awarded $1.2 million through the School Safety Grants award. The grants are from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to address school violence and improve school safety and security. The following schools listed below received grants. The funds will advance […]
Missouri Man Arrested In Jefferson County
A Missouri man is behind bars in Jefferson County, accused of trying to meet a teenage girl for sex. Police say on Sunday 56-year-old David Patterson began communicating with the group 814 Pred Hunters, which was posing as a 15-year-old girl. Police say the conversation became sexual, and Patterson was...
Local runner shares journey to competing in Boston Marathon
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A local runner recently participated in what many consider to be the “biggest marathon” in the country and shared with us his long journey to accomplish this goal, and why this achievement means more than just running. Blake Furman spent time as...
Update: Southwest Pa. under a frost advisory Friday
An updated frost advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:53 p.m. valid for Friday between midnight and 9 a.m. for Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Lawrence, Butler, Beaver, Armstrong and Indiana counties. The weather service describes, "Temperatures in the lower to mid...
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