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Historic Kinzua Bridge, skywalk to close for rehabilitation project
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The historic Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk is slated to close in late 2024 for a multi-year rehabilitation project. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said Wednesday the department will be undertaking the project to help preserve the landmark into the future. This comes after a structural […]
Community calls for Penn Highlands to halt closures in Elk Co.
ST MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) – When Penn Highlands Healthcare announced that it would be transitioning its labor and delivery services out of its hospital in Elk County back in February, the community began to push back, citing concerns of potential socio-economic decline of the area. “The announced closure, proposed closure took us for shock,” Nate […]
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Pa. Wilds Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:22 a.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 a.m. for McKean, Potter and Tioga counties. The storms are expected to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:19 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 9:15 p.m. for Elk, Clearfield and Cambria counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 8:54 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Punxsutawney...
Officials highlight upcoming construction projects for the North Central Region
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Officials from PennDOT District 2 as well as PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll highlighted more than 60 projects expected to bid this year in the nine-county region, reflecting an estimated investment of $378 million. Governor Shapiro’s commitment to delivering safe highways and bridges across the Commonwealth remains a top priority. These […]
Pa. company to close 4 facilities, laying off 138 employees
Four industrial laundry facilities in Pennsylvania will close and more than 100 people will be laid off. Paris Uniform Services filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state it will close the four facilities in Pennsylvania and 138 people will be laid off.
Red Cross offers free smoke alarms to residents in Blair, Cameron Counties
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) – Residents in Blair and Cameron Counties that are in need of a smoke alarm are being offered free installation of one, courtesy of the American Red Cross. This spring, volunteers and members of the Red Cross will team up with community partners to install free smoke alarms for local families during the […]
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