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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 […]
Mother and daughter duo to graduate together at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State’s 2024 graduation on May 3 is bringing the Gibson family together, but in a different way than you may think. Renee Gibson is set to graduate with a degree in Social Sciences, and Clare Gibson is graduating with a degree in Meteorology. The twist: They are mother and […]
Johnstown man killed in motorcycle crash in Derry Township
A 39-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, on Monday afternoon, the county coroner announced. Shawn Michael Pynos of Johnstown was driving alone on his Yamaha motorcycle west on Route 30 when he left the road and was ejected from his vehicle, Coroner Tim Carson said.
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.
Johnstown Girls Night Out
An annual Girls Night Out event was held this evening at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown to support Breast Cancer Awareness. The 16th annual Tonia Oechslin Girls Night Out held purse auctions, a basket raffle, and much more to raise funds that would be donated to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center in Windber.
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,...
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 […]
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 […]
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,...
Troopers: Over $3K of tools, items stolen from Indiana County company
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police are searching for a burglary suspect who they said stole tools and other items from a company site. Employees from Diversified Energy reported on Nov. 13, 2023, that the burglary happened at a gas well site on Henry Road in Young Township, according to troopers in Indiana County. […]
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...
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