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Five-year-old dead after shooting at Huntingdon County home

UPDATE: A five-year-old boy is dead following an accidental shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Mapleton Depot, Clay Township. Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to the home around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 for reports of shooting. Authorities attempted life saving measures, but a five-year-old boy was later pronounced dead at the scene. The […]

Huntingdon County, PA · 14h

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Huntingdon County coroner, PSP respond to incident scene in Clay Township

HUNTINGTON CO. (WJAC) — Emergency officials in Huntingdon County, including the county coroner's office and Pennsylvania State Police, are currently on scene of an alleged incident along Hare's Valley Road in Clay Township. According to our 6 News crew on scene, members of multiple investigative agencies have responded to...

Huntingdon County, PA · 16h

Law & Crime

DoorDash dad vanished after texting wife, his car found dumped in gravel patch with key still in ignition and a mystery figure seen walking away: Cops

A man in Pennsylvania was delivering for DoorDash when he disappeared and his vehicle was found abandoned, authorities say. The post DoorDash dad vanished after texting wife, his car found dumped in gravel patch with key still in ignition and a mystery figure seen walking away: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime .

Monaca, PA · 11h

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Troopers called for possible gunshots in Huntingdon, discover pellet gun damage

HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police responded to a call for possible gunshots in Huntingdon, only to find what they said was pellet gun damage to property in the area. The incident happened Monday, Nov. 9, in the area of 12105 William Penn Highway. A caller reported to 911 that there were gunshots. Troopers […]

Huntingdon, PA · 19h

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Huntingdon County farmer, Marine vet named first recipient of Pa's veteran Ag award

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A special honor has been presented to one Huntingdon County farmer for his decades of military experience, as well as a family farming operation that has drawn national recognition. They wear a uniform to protect the land and then come home to work the...

Huntingdon County, PA · 9h

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Popular convenience store chain Sheetz names new company president & COO

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Popular Blair County-based convenience store chain Sheetz has named a new president and COO of the company. According to a company announcement, Adam Sheetz, the grandson of founder Bob Sheetz, will assume the role at the beginning of 2027. The company says that as...

Blair County, PA · 1d

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This Overlooked Pennsylvania Town Has Homes Under $150,000 That Locals Are Snapping Up Fast

Here’s a question worth sitting with for a moment: what if the best place to live in Pennsylvania isn’t the place everyone’s already talking about?. Altoona has been sitting quietly in the Allegheny Mountains, doing its thing, building its community, and maintaining its character while the rest of the country has been busy arguing about which overpriced city is the most desirable place to spend all of your money on rent.

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Hours-long Altoona standoff ends with one last defiant act

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple police departments joined an hours-long standoff in Altoona Friday, which police said began with the suspect naked on his roof, according to the released criminal complaint. Justin Alan Loomis, 39, was allegedly seen by witnesses naked on his roof Nov. 6. When police arrived, they said they saw shards of […]

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Driver rescued after rollover crash in Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — A driver was rescued after flipping their vehicle in Huntingdon Sunday evening. The crash happened just after 5:30 p.m. in the area of Penn Street and Second Street. According to Huntingdon Regional Fire and Rescue Chief Timothy Furlong, the driver hit a parked car and flipped their vehicle. The driver had […]

Huntingdon, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Is Packed With Italian Restaurants, But This Secret Gem Deserves Your Attention

In 1983, a fire wrecked the upper floors of a beloved restaurant building, and it was marked for demolition. Then one man stopped the bulldozers. He claimed the burned-out shell and saw an Italian dining room where everyone else saw rubble. His whole family spent ten years rebuilding it and...

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Altoona pizza shop shuts down after only 3 months open

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new Altoona pizza shop announced it’s already shutting down after just over three months in business. Noble Roman’s had its grand opening in downtown Altoona in the Center City Market July 27. Now, according to the shop owners, they will be closing permanently Monday, Nov. 9. The owners announced the […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Parent accused of causing disturbance at Franklin County elementary

A Mercersburg father is facing misdemeanor charges after an incident at a Franklin County elementary school. The man allegedly became hostile and physically grabbed the principal during student dismissal. He is also accused of using profane language toward the principal, parents, and a police officer. The father has been banned...

Franklin County, PA · 2d

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Thrifting craze takes over Altoona

Thrifting has become a large part of shopping in recent times. It involves buying clothes and accessories secondhand, whether that be in person or online. Thrifting also usually ends up being a cheaper option than going to retail stores. Head Principal Andrew Neely is one person who has gotten caught...

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PSP: Canadian truck driver dies in rollover crash on Route 220 in southern Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Pennsylvania State Police say a 23-year-old Canadian man was killed early Tuesday morning in a rollover crash on Route 220 in southern Bedford County. Investigators say Nitin Sharma, of Ottawa, Ontario, was ejected from his truck when he reportedly lost control on Bedford Valley...

Bedford County, PA · 12h

Franklin County Free Press

Local Christmas Parades and Tree Lighting Events Scheduled for November and December

Communities across Franklin, Cumberland, and Fulton counties are preparing for the holiday season with Christmas parades, tree lighting ceremonies, and community celebrations scheduled throughout November and December. The holiday events begin Thursday, November 19, in Carlisle and continue through Saturday, December 12, in Mechanicsburg. November 19. Carlisle: Christmas Parade at...

Fulton County, PA · 1d

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Award-winning journalist Jim Wentz donates decades of reporting to Blair County Historical

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Knowledge seekers in Blair County are now able to read about several decades worth of world and local history, as seen through the eyes of an award winning journalist who called the county home. Jim Wentz has donated the body of his life’s work...

Blair County, PA · 11h

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Bedford County to introduce Impaired Driving Court for repeat DUI offenses

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Impaired Driving Court will join the 57th Judicial District’s Treatment Court program this December to address repeat DUI offenses and improve public safety. The Impaired Driving Court will focus on offenders with multiple DUI offenses and preventing future impaired driving. It will operate as a separate docket alongside Bedford […]

Bedford County, PA · 21h

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Altoona receives federal designations aimed at promoting private investment

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The City of Altoona has received two federal Qualified Opportunity Zone (QZC) designations, which are expected to boost private investment and economic growth. According to Mayor Matt Pacifico, the program is intended to create jobs and opportunities for new businesses, redevelopment and job creation. The zones are part of the […]

Altoona, PA · 14h

Country Herald

PA Weather Alert: State College, PA 90% Rain Thu Nov 10-14

Temperatures tumble 38 degrees as Thursday rain brings a colder pattern to central Pennsylvania.

State College, PA · 1d

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Celebrate the holiday season with ArtsAltoona at the ‘Christkindl Market’

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — ArtsAltoona is inviting the community to shop local, support the arts, and celebrate the holiday season at its fourth annual German-inspired holiday market. The Christkindl Market returns on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society located at 1401 Van Buren Avenue, […]