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Another Conemaugh Twp. road is closed due to water damage
HOLLSOPPLE ― Another section of roadway in Conemaugh Township has been closed because of water-related road damage. An earlier road closure: Why PennDOT says Route 403 near Greenhouse Park will stay closed ...
DA: Altoona man sentenced to years in prison in attempted homicide, arson case
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Blair County officials say an Altoona man has been sentenced to serve decades behind bars after pleading guilty to his role in a 2021 arson and attempted homicide case. Daniel Sipes Jr. was one of two individuals arrested in early 2022 in connection to...
PSP Tips: $10k reward for info. on missing person Fawn Mountain
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — PSP Tips is now offering a $10,000 reward for information that solves the missing person case of Fawn Marie Mountain. Pennsylvania State Police Troop G (Hollidaysburg Station) is continuing the investigation on Fawn Mountain. Their investigation revealed that she was last seen in November of 2012 at her residence, which was […]
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 […]
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...
Hollidaysburg photo studio owner speaks out after business is burglarized
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)– Hollidaysburg police are still searching for whoever burglarized the Hollow Photography studio along Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg. Owner Kelsey Johnston has been doing Photography in Central PA for a few years now, but her studio in Hollidaysburg has only been open for two months. Now with the studio temporarily closed, she’s been […]
Altoona PD updates ‘Most Wanted’ list
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – Following the arrest of one of the men previously listed, Altoona Police Department has updated their list of “Most Wanted” individuals facing criminal charges. According a Facebook post, Andre Leach-Warner was taken into custody Friday at the Cedar Grove Motel in Logan Township on felony corruption of minors and indecent assault […]
Two bridges in Cambria County named to honor Navy veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Navy Veterans were honored on Thursday at the Ebensburg VFW Post 4963. Corpsman Charles (Chuck) William Doerr and Senior Chief Stanley “Stush” Kubat, Jr. had bridges in Cambria County designated after them, an honor that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said is rare. “The practice of naming a piece of […]
Johnstown Police Department Receives 3D Mapping Device
New equipment at the Johnstown Police Department could help when responding to emergency situations at schools. Reporter Brock Owens tells us what capabilities the equipment has and how police say it could help security in the area. Johnstown Police received a Mobile Crime Unit that can take finger prints, Foot...
UPMC announces layoffs of approximately 1,000 staff members
(WTAJ) — UPMC announced Wednesday they have laid off approximately 1,000 staff members, which is about 1% of its workforce. UPMC said this layoff comes as the entire healthcare industry continues to face the realities of a “still-evolving, post-pandemic marketplace,” according to Paul Wood, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at UPMC. “UPMC is responding […]
Perry Wellington 4.5 – Perry’s Properties: April 26, 2023
This is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Hollidaysburg. This cape-cod style home also features an in-ground pool and a 2-car garage. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors in the living room, an updated bath on the main level, and an updated kitchen! There is also a fully finished basement with a gas fireplace!
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