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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 […]
Apply to compete for the title of the Bedford County Fair Queen
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bedford County Fair will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary this summer. Applications for fair queen have officially opened, and ladies who are interested in participating have until May 15th to enter. The purpose of this contest is to encourage the promotion of agricultural Fairs...
Local campground opens new and improved game room
A ribbon cutting for a new game room happened Wednesday morning at Friendship Village Campground in Bedford. Betsie Neff, one of the owners of Friendship Village, said they always had a game room at the campground, but took it over after the previous owners of the room told them they were going out of business.
Man with 25K doses of heroin caught on PA turnpike in Bedford County, troopers report
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A large amount of heroin — 25,000 doses — was found during a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bedford County, state police reported. State police said that on Oct. 31, 2023, Ydale Thomas, 35, of Wilmerding, was stopped going west on the Turnpike in East Providence Township after […]
Who's open: Where to get your first (or next) ice cream cone this season
Warm weather has once again awakened one of Somerset County's favorite outdoor activities: A trip to the local ice cream shop. Whether you prefer a cone, dish, shake or sundae, many of the county's seasonal ice cream stands have already opened, are opening this week, or are getting ready to open soon.
Where are the road construction projects in Somerset County this year? Take a look.
SIPESVILLE – PennDOT District 9 representatives this week outlined the department’s plans to complete 30 road projects across Somerset County this year. The department’s 2024 schedule includes 12 construction projects: An extensive slide repair project along Route 403 in Conemaugh Township, the start of a two-year project to replace three bridges along Route 3001 (Fort Hill Road) in Addison Township and several bridge rehabilitation, road resurfacing and safety improvement projects and two sidewalk construction projects in other locations across the county.
Somerset man allegedly kidnaps woman, found with drugs
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Windber man is facing felony charges after allegedly kidnapping a woman. Tony Eppolito, 37, is facing a felony charge of kidnap to facilitate a felony after police searched a home on the suspicion of drug related activity. On April 23, police executed a search warrant for a residence located […]
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 […]
Local restaurant holds grand reopening in new location
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday morning for a local restaurant. Eat and Sleep had its grand reopening after changing locations. The restaurant specializes in Latin-American food, and opened around a year and a half ago in the Johnstown Galleria. Its new location is along Scalp Avenue. Owners Justin and...
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...
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 […]
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