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Cambria County High Speed Police Chase
Authorities in Cambria County say a Summerhill woman is behind bars after leading police on a high-speed chase Wednesday evening. Police say the incident began around 7:15 p.m. when an officer with the East Conemaugh Borough police department approached a vehicle at the Water Works Car Wash. Authorities say the...
Pennsylvania school district’s decision to cut song from student concert raises concerns
ROARING SPRING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school district’s decision to remove a song from a recent student choral concert has divided the community and spurred a review by a civil rights group. “ Lift Every Voice And Sing,” a late-19th century hymn sometimes referred to as the...
Cresson man accused of touching 14-year-old inappropriately
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Cresson man is facing charges after he was accused of touching a 14-year-old inappropriately. James Kline, 62, has been accused of touching a minor inappropriately multiple times at a bus stop, according to the criminal complaint. On March 22, Cresson Township Police Department officers interviewed a 14-year-old girl with […]
Police: Man accused of robbing DoorDash driver in Altoona
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a man is behind bars in Blair County after he allegedly robbed a delivery driver earlier this week. Police say just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, 29-year-old Jesus Figueroa allegedly robbed a DoorDash driver on 7th Avenue in Altoona. The driver reported that...
Blair County man broke into police impound to get drugs, guns back, troopers say
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Tipton man is behind bars after police said they found him illegally possessing guns and drugs. They said he tried to break into the impound to get them back. Michael McClellan, 39, is facing charges in two cases following two interactions with police earlier this month. On May 8, […]
Blair County bridge dedicated to Korean War hero
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bridge in Blair County was dedicated to Private who served in the Korean War. The bridge was dedicated to Army Pvt. William E. Green, who was mortally wounded Sept. 9, 1952, while serving in the Korean War. Green’s family joined Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Fulton/Huntingdon/Juniata/Mifflin) […]
Johnstown Holiday Inn Express, Suites sold
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pasquerilla Enterprises L.P. announced that the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Johnstown was sold. The building, located at 1440 Scalp Avenue, was sold to Plamondon Hospitality Partners, a hotel company. The sale is being financed through Somerset Trust Company and 1st Summit Bank. “The Holiday Inn Express and Suites has served […]
Cambria County vocational tech student wins Hummer
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — One lucky Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical student left school with one more vehicle than they had. That’s right, the school gave away a 2006 Hummer H3! Two students were given a key and the rules were simple, if it starts, you win the vehicle. The two students that earned the […]
JPD: Johnstown woman attempted to light duplex on fire, lied to officers
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown woman is facing charges after she allegedly attempted to light a duplex on fire that had several juveniles inside. Sereda Ritter, 36, is facing arson charges after she got into an argument with a man and then lit his mattress on fire, according to the criminal complaint. On Tuesday, […]
Local cable company Breezeline reportedly 'scaling back' operations
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Local cable company Breezeline is reportedly "scaling back" some of its operations. While details are limited at this time, 6 News is hearing that dozens could be losing their jobs, with the Johnstown area being greatly affected, according to sources close to the situation. Breezeline...
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