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Ladies in Lane One: An Olympic hopeful’s unlikely teammates
HOLLIDAYSBURG (WTAJ) — For the past four years, morning laps at the Blair Regional YMCA have become a way of life for Leah Shackley. Every stroke, every lap brings her one step closer to her Olympic dream. “Tom and I always say pressure is the privilege you know,” Shackley said. “And I know all these […]
Altoona home a total loss after fire, firefighter injured
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Occupants of an Altoona house have been left without a home after a fire on Friday afternoon. On June 7, fire departments responded to a home on the corner of 7th Avenue and 2nd Street for a report of a fire around 3:45 p.m. There was heavy smoke coming from […]
Community gathers at Raystown Lake to celebrate 50th anniversary
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 50th birthday celebration for the Raystown Lake Project took to the skies Saturday evening. A crowd gathered at the Seven Points Recreation Area in anticipation of the drone and fireworks show set for 9:30 p.m. It is among many events marking the lake’s anniversary. During the week, the park […]
Jackson’s Symphony on the Move takes show on road to Huntingdon
Jackson’s Symphony on the Move will be in Huntingdon this week. Symphony on the Move is a free concert series that features jazz music from an ensemble group of musicians. The free concert will be at the Huntingdon Court Square Thursday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Decent looking weekend
Persistent Northwest flow aloft with a few embedded upper-level troughs will keep it cooler, breezy and pleasant heading into the weekend with low humidity. After another round of showers Sunday morning, we expect a reinforcement of cool air Monday preceding a warming trend towards the middle and end of next week.
Accident temporarily closes lane on I-99 in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The right lane of traffic along Interstate 99 Southbound was closed Thursday afternoon for a crash. While details are limited, our crew at the scene said at least two cars were involved. Our crews said it appeared a tractor-trailer had gone off the road and the back of an SUV […]
Former Ebensburg restaurant used as 'live training' for local fire department
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Fire crews were seen responding to an intentional blaze Saturday afternoon in Ebensburg as part of a training exercise for the Dauntless Fire Company in Cambria County. Dauntless Fire Chief Mike Sheehan says this is the first time in several years that the group...
Veterans shown appreciation with free lunch in Tyrone
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Local veterans were told, “Thank you,” for their service at an appreciation lunch Saturday. Tyrone Elks welcomed veterans and their families to an appreciation picnic lunch Saturday at their lodge in the borough. Organizers said they enjoy spending time with the vets and hearing stories about their missions. “So the Tyrone […]
Man wanted by Altoona police arrested in New Jersey while on the run
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man was arrested in New Jersey Thursday who Altoona police said was wanted. Robert Stevenson-Watts was captured by the United States Marshals Service. According to police, Stevenson-Watts had been on the run from Blair and Cambria County law enforcement for nearly a year since warrants were issued for his arrest […]
Red Cross gears up for ‘World Blood Donor Day,’ calls on donors to register
(WTAJ) — The American Red Cross is gearing up for “World Blood Donor Day” and the organization is stressing the importance of donating. World Blood Donor Day is scheduled for June 14, which is a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply as well as recognize […]
Diamond Recap | Hot start for the Eagles sends them back to the 2A title game
CRESSON (WTAJ) — A hot start for the Eagles bats Monday propelled Bald Eagle back to the 2A title game as the Eagles beat North Star 11-3. Senior Tayten Yoder came up big in the moment, driving in two runs, while pitching 6.2 innings, allowing 2 earned runs. Last June Bald Eagle run-ruled Mount Union […]
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