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Police arrest Tyrone man accused of shooting out of home, causing outage
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Blair County man faces multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun several times inside his home. Police say officers were called to 33-year-old Ismael Lucena's residence in Tyrone early Thursday morning in response to a report of an anxiety attack. Upon arrival, officers...
PHOTOS: Rushing water floods rooms of Altoona non-profit
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ)–After getting reports of water rushing into a building crews arrived to Sixth Avenue on Altoona, between 23rd and 24th Streets. The building belongs to Arts Altoona, a non-profit aimed at promoting access to the arts in the community. Hundreds of gallons of water rushed out of a pipe in the basement of […]
PNG failed to shut off gas lines before 2021 Tyrone house explosion, officials said
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A complaint filed Thursday by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) said that their investigation into the 2021 Tyrone house explosion shows that People’s Natural Gas (PNG) failed in their response. The PUC said the natural gas leak and sequential explosion on July 26, 2021, was caused by a third-party contractor replacing […]
One person arrested after shooting into Tyrone building
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person is in custody after an incident with a gun in Tyrone on Thursday night. Chief of Police at the Tyrone Borough Police Department, Jessica Walk, said they were called to 13th Street and Alley F after a man fired a gun into a structure. Ismael Lucena, 33, of Tyrone, […]
LOOKING FORWARD: After Stellar Sophomore Season as a Pitcher for the Punxsutawney Baseball Team, Parker Stahlman is Far From Satisfied
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — Parker Stahlman walked slowly off the mound after giving up three runs in the first inning against Avonworth in the PIAA Class 3A semifinals, entered the dugout and sighed. Then, the sophomore on the Punxsutawney baseball team took another deep breath and refocused. Thoughts careened...
Arts Altoona offering free summer art program for young students
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Arts Altoona is offering a summer art program for children in grades three through six, running through August 20 at their office, located at 2212 Sixth Ave. The program features a different art activity each week on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m....
814 Your Health Check: Treatment options for eating disorders at Gloria Gates CARE
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Gloria Gates Care is a new, innovative way of healthcare that is being offered in our area for folks who are lacking access to resources including medical providers. They’re making it easier than ever to have access to great health care with providers that truly care about you as a person! Experience the difference with Gloria Gates Care.
Central PA Bible Conference kicks off Sunday at Casino at Lakemont Park
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Central PA Bible Conference will begin this Sunday at the Casino at Lakemont Park. The weeklong event, running from Sunday through Friday, will feature services, speakers, and musical performances. Established in 1920, the conference is the longest-running continuous Bible conference of its kind,...
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the limited activities include patient steering, prescriptions by mail and money recoupment from pharmacies.
PNG failed to properly report, react to Tyrone house explosion, PUC complaint alleges
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Three years after a deadly house explosion rocked the town of Tyrone, in Blair County, authorities with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission's Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement has filed a lengthy complaint against People's Natural Gas. The 62-page complaint alleges nearly two-dozen violations in how...
DelGrosso's Amusement Park celebrates the 100th birthday of its carousel
Thursday is National Carousel Day. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park in Tipton, near Altoona, is celebrating the day and the 100th anniversary of its own carousel. The Herschell-Spillman Carousel is one of the first sights guests see entering DelGrosso’s Park. The “Wurlitzer Band Organ” plays big band music from paper scrolls as 36 hand-carved and hand-painted horses rise and fall.
Garrett Brown Named Head Baseball Coach at Penn State DuBois
DUBOIS, Pa. — Looking for a new head coach for the first time since the baseball program restarted in 2015, Penn State DuBois athletics had the next man in line already within the program, as Garrett Brown has been named the new head coach for Penn State DuBois baseball.
PENN STATE BEHREND, MOUNT ALOYSIUS HONORED FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The Penn State Behrend and Mount Aloysius College baseball teams have been awarded the 2023-24 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award. The Lions and Mounties were two of 181 Division III teams to be recognized for their efforts off the field, presented by Sports Attack. To earn...
Volleyball unveils 2024 slate
SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury University volleyball team officially released its 2024 schedule on Friday afternoon. A road-heavy schedule awaits the Sea Gulls, who will play just nine of their 29 matches on their home floor. The first chapter of the ’24 campaign begins with the Margie Knight Classic, spanning Aug. 30 and 31 with four teams making the trip to Maggs Gymnasium. The tournament opens with the Sea Gulls battling Catholic on Friday at 5 p.m. before the hosts tackle Swarthmore and Mount Aloysius on Saturday at noon and 4 p.m., respectively. After the season-opening tournament, the Sea Gulls…
House Fire In Petersburg
A Delaware County home sustained minor damage during a fire. On Wednesday evening shortly before 8 o’clock, firefighters from Dyersville were called to 16-37 299th Street in Petersburg. One of the firefighters in the area arrived separately to the home and controlled the flames with a fire extinguisher before...
New privacy pod is a hit with breastfeeding baseball-loving moms
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — At just the touch of a button, a new lactation space at People’s Natural Gas Field is giving moms an easier way to take their newborn out to the ball game. On Friday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Mamava Lactation Pod...
Tyrone Borough upgrades Reservoir Park roller hockey rink
BLAIR COUNTY (WTAJ) – The Tyrone Borough has made many upgrades to Reservoir Park over the years such as new restrooms, a restored bridge, and most recently, a new surface to the roller hockey rink. The new updates makes it a dual sports facility for both hockey and pickleball. The new surface features regulation lines […]
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