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One dead after motorcycle crash in Blair County, road reopened
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A motorcycle crash has left one dead and a section of PA 36 temporarily closed for an extended time on Thursday afternoon. State police closed Logan Boulevard (PA 36) between Convention Center Boulevard and Hewit Street in Allegheny Township following the crash. The road reopened around 4:50 p.m. Blair County Coroner’s […]
Altoona man accused of attacking brother with meat cleaver
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An argument between brothers ended with one being cut open with a meat cleaver, their mother told Altoona police. Daniel Ryan Benson, 38, was charged after police were called to UPMC Altoona Wednesday, June 12, for a report of an assault with a meat cleaver. Upon arrival, police said Benson’s brother […]
Blair County first responders tee off at memorial golf tournament
IMLER, Pa. (WTAJ) — First responders from several departments in Blair County teed off at King Valley Golf Course in Imler Friday for the annual Blair County Law Enforcement Memorial Golf Tournament. Before hitting the links, officers in attendance took a moment to remember the first responders from across the state who were lost over […]
Dozens caught violating Move Over law in Central Pennsylvania
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dozens of drivers were caught violating PA’s Move Over law during a state police patrol Wednesday. State police Troop G took part in a patrol to enforce the Move Over law in Bedford, Blair, Fulton, Mifflin and Juniata counties June 12. Troopers were out on I-99, SR322, and I-70 from around […]
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