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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...
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...
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 […]
Borough in Blair County planning for a 7-hour power outage
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The borough of Tyrone will have a planned power outage to replace equipment in the region. The planned outage by Penelec is scheduled for Monday, May 13, and will last for seven hours, according to Tyrone Mayor Bill Latchford. It will affect customers in the areas of Lincoln Avenue, West […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blair County Sheriff’s Office warns of ‘spoofed’ scam calls
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Residents in Blair County are being warned of a new spoofed scam call after the sheriff’s office received multiple reports. The reports involved a male caller who identifies himself as a Deputy of the Blair County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claims the victim missed jury duty, missed witness or outstanding […]
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 […]
Hours Extended at Topper’s McConnellsburg Office
To better serve residents, Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Fulton) McConnellsburg office, located at 421 Lincoln Way East, will now be open through the lunch hour. Beginning in May, the office will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. It will be closed on Friday. “As more and more...
Troopers search for suspect from Bickel’s Surplus theft in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly stole a propane fire pit from the parking lot of Bickel’s Surplus. The man pictured below arrived at Bickel’s on Old 6th Avenue in Antis Township around 6:25 p.m. April 17. He put a propane fire pit in […]
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!
Two arrested for attacking woman at ex’s Blair County home, police report
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two women were arrested after police said they walked into the home of one of their exes and attacked another woman. Alexis Anders, of Duncansville, and Allie Jo Stoltz, of Martinsburg, both 25, were charged in the alleged late-night Friday attack at the home of Anders’ ex-boyfriend. The duo walked […]
Pennsylvania State Police honor lieutenant for his heroic actions
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant was honored on Wednesday for his heroic actions after he was critically wounded while responding to help his fellow officers. According to a PSP document, the incident happened on June 17, 2023, when a gunman fired shots at parked patrol cars at PSP Lewistown before fleeing. During […]
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