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The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra takes on the music of ‘Sting & The Police’
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra will be taking on the music of Sting and The Police during a special performance on Saturday, May 18th at the 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown. The show will begin at 7:30pm and doors will open one hour prior. This show is available for all ages and set to be adored by 80s music lovers and those who are hearing these hits for the first time. To learn more about this show and how to grab tickets, click here.
Zambanini leaves legendary legacy behind with Conemaugh Township
DAVIDSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Baseball has been a part of Sam Zambanini’s whole life. “I grew up around baseball,” he said. “My parents met through baseball.” Sam Zambanini is also synonymous with Conemaugh Township baseball. The 62-year-old was a standout for the Indians in the late 1970s and later became the program’s head coach in […]
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, […]
Cambria Coroner’s office unveils new protective rescue gear
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Coroner’s Office is now fully prepared for any incident they might be called to. On Wednesday, Coroner Jeff Lees held a press conference to display the new uniforms that he and his staff will now wear. “It’s not too often that I get to stand at this podium with […]
Effort underway to grow Allegheny woodrat population, here's where in Pennsylvania
A multi-state effort is underway to increase the number of rare Allegheny woodrats and the first pups will be released in June, including one in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Maryland Zoo and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Wildlife Futures Program are members of the Allegheny Woodrat Working Group...
911: Crews respond to early morning fire in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County authorities say multiple crews responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning on the 300 block of Highland Ave in the city of Johnstown. According to the Cambria County dispatchers, the fire was reported just before 7:45 AM Tuesday. No injuries were reported,...
Bedford County drive-in celebrates new improvements
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new improvements to the Sliver Lining Drive-In on Tuesday. A ribbon cutting was held on May 14 to celebrate a new projector for the drive-in as well as a way to thank the businesses involved in the upgrades. Kinsely and Sons, for […]
Bedford Wheels and Wings 2024: What to know
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Get ready Downtown Bedford, Wheels and Wing is back and has undergone some changes. On Saturday, May 18, bed races, car shows’ and a wing-off will fill the Downtown Bedford area with our own Jordan Tracy judging the wings. CAR AND TRUCK SHOW The annual event features a car and […]
Revolutionary War patriot to be honored in Friedens
FRIEDENS ― The Great Glades Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will gather at 2 p.m. Saturday to honor a Patriot of the American Revolution. The ceremony will be held at the Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery. The patriot, Casper Swank, was born in Germany in 1732. He...
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center recognizes graduates
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center recognized their students Thursday morning as they graduated from the school. 200 students in at least eight school districts took part in the ceremony, which took place at People's Natural Gas Park in downtown Johnstown. Their administrative director, John Augustine, said the administration is...
Cambria County nurses see major improvement in shortage since pandemic peak
Four years ago, nurses and other medical professionals were working on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. This – taking a toll on many – resulting in extreme nurse shortages across the country. According to a report by the United States Chamber of Commerce there is still a...
Local Salon Raises Money For Votech Program
Salon Vizions held a basket raffle Tonight in Johnstown to raise money for the Greater Johnstown Votech program. The party was held to sponsor the Greater Johnstown Senior High School while the high school tries to raise funds for their Votech program. The high school’s Votech program consist of students...
Community effort brings lost dog Milo home after 17 days
Cambria County couple Chad and Paula Albert’s dog Milo was hit by a car in Westmont on April 26th and has been missing ever since. But after 17 days of not knowing where Milo was, he’s finally back home thanks to the help of women like Debra Noble. She’s been working as an animal rescue volunteer in the Johnstown area for years.
Pennsylvania man sentenced for role in multi-drug trafficking operation
(WJET/WFXP)– A Pennsylvania resident was sentenced to prison for his role in selling drugs throughout the state’s western region. Blake Young, 35, of Johnstown, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, crack-cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine on May 10. According to court documents, Young’s […]
Police: Johnstown man breaks into apartment, leaves footprints in Cajun seasoning
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing felony burglary charges after police said he broke into and damaged a residence. Quasir Stephens, 21, was arrested after police were called to an apartment on reports of a break-in on May 6. When officers arrived, the victim told police that Stephens had entered through […]
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