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Community comes together to pray for student injured in dirt bike accident
DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — A community is coming together and asking for prayers after a Jeff Tech student continues to battle a traumatic brain injury. On Thursday, May 16 people gathered outside of DuBois Penn Highlands for a worship ceremony and vigil to show their support for Nick Nicastro. Nick, who’s a senior, is currently […]
State Police Calls: Cashback Stolen From Teen at Local Walmart
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Area state police responded to the following incidents:. PSP Punxsutawney received a report of a theft of lost or mislaid property at Walmart on State Route 119 in Young Township, Jefferson County, at 4:02 p.m. on Monday, May 13. Police say a victim requested...
Western Pennsylvania impacted by increase in food insecurity
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Food insecurity is a term that means a person or family is worried about how they'll pay for food. A new report released by Feeding America shows that the need is going up. Area food banks, as well as homeless shelters, are seeing these needs reflected. A resident, who wanted to be identified as "MJ," is someone who has had to take advantage of the help that is available. She's staying at the Salvation Army's Family Caring Center in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood. Reflecting on her initial need to ask for help for her and her daughter, she...
TruCare Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease talks about Hepatitis C Awareness
STATE COLLEGE/DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — TruCare, a medical facility with locations in State College and in DuBois helps individuals in the community in regards to matters with internal medicine and infectious diseases. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, so bringing awareness to the condition is important. To help combat the stigma, and educate us about the testing and treatment options, Kathryn Bizzak, a Nurse Practitioner stopped by to share more. Kathryn demonstrated how a test is done instantly on our host, Morgan Koziar. One of the big misconceptions about the disease is that it’s fatal, however, with proper treatment, many patients can get a cure for Hepatitis C.
DuBois-based State Police to Host Sobriety Checkpoint
JEFFERSON/CLEARFIELD CO., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in DuBois will hold an upcoming DUI checkpoint. DuBois-based State Police will hold the checkpoint sometime in the next 30 days within their patrol area which includes Clearfield and Jefferson counties. The focus will be on impaired drivers. Specific details on the...
'100 Mile Yard Sale' slated for July
Clearfield, Pa. — It's time to mark your calendars for the annual 100 Mile Yard Sale. The 100 Mile Yard Sale is an annual event that take place every July in Clearfield, Cameron, Elk, and Centre counties. This year's sale takes place on July 19-20, with headquarters once again located in Clearfield County. This yard...
Elk County roads to be oiled and chipped in upcoming weeks
SAINT MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — A pair of roads in Elk County will be oiled and chipped starting Tuesday, which could impact traffic. PennDOT announced that it will conduct surface treatment operations on Route 120 and Route 255 in the coming weeks. This maintenance will seal the road surface to keep water out, restore the […]
Area Man Accused of Fleeing Scene After Crashing into Utility Pole, Guide Rail on Route 536
RINGGOLD TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a 52-year-old Mayport man fled the scene of a crash in Jefferson County on Thursday evening. According to Punxsutawney-based State Police, the crash took place on State Route 536, near Boddorf Road, in Ringgold Township, Jefferson County, at 9:14 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.
Four-Time Defending District 9 Softball Champ DuBois Central Catholic gets No. 1 Seed in Class A as Brackets Released
The DuBois Central Catholic softball team rolled to the No. 1 seed in the D9 Class A playoff brackets. The Cardinals are looking for a fifth straight crown. DuBOIS, Pa. (EYT/D9) — The DuBois Central Catholic softball team, which has steamrolled through their schedule behind standout sophomore pitcher Rylee Kulbatsky, received the No. 1 seed in the District 9 Class A playoffs.
Five Central Pa counties awarded over $200k for senior community centers
(WTAJ) — Huntingdon, Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Jefferson County are among the 45 senior community centers that will be receiving grants to ensure older adults are supported in familiar, local places with services to stay healthy and connected to their communities. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced on Tuesday, May 14 that 45 Senior Community […]
'A unique environment:' Small College WS returns to DuBois; organizers discuss impact
DUBOIS, Pa (WJAC) — This week, twenty college baseball and softball teams will compete in a four-day tournament within the city of DuBois in hopes of beating teams from all across the country. Officials say the tournament's impact extends beyond the field. Hundreds of baseball and softball players have...
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