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HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — After two years off, the Creation Festival has returned, bringing one of the country’s largest Christian music festivals back to Huntingdon County. Church groups came from all over the country to experience the four day event. Creation Festival is held at the Agape Campground in Shirleysburg. Over 10,000 people attended […]

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Tyrone man is facing drug charges after police said they found 2.2 oz. of suspected crystal meth on him as well as other drug paraphernalia. On June 27, Tyrone Borough police were called to a home on East 16th Street for a report of a man, 30-year-old Michael McNeal, […]

It was political signs that forced the Windber Magisterial Office to relocate. It was Windber District Judge William Seger who called and informed court officials about the large political sign hanging off the building during the 2020 election cycle. Since that time, negotiations by court officials with the property owner,...

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A day after beating the Harrisburg Senators 6-0, the Altoona Curve fell 0-6 to the Senators. The Curve only had four hits on the evening, as the Senators improve to 32-42 and the Curve drop 36-38. The Curve lead the series 3-2, and will wrap up the final game of the […]

Esta J DeShong, 98, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at her home. Esta was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 9, 1923, a daughter of the late Stella P. (Schooley) and Harry D. Ficks. She was the widower of Clifford T. DeShong, whom she married on September 21, 1944. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1984.

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Ebensburg are investigating a recent string of burglaries at the Mainline Pharmacy location in Hastings, according to a post from Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers. Authorities say the first burglary occurred on the morning of June 7th, and that an unknown male entered...

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) – For the 4th of July weekend Tyrone will be hosting a food truck festival, along with vendors and tours. The festival will take place on Saturday, July 2 along Logan Avenue (Between 10th and 11th street). Starting at 11 a.m., 11 local food trucks and vendors will be lined up […]

Altoona, PA (WJAC) — A trial date has officially been set for an Altoona man accused of smothering a 16-month-old girl to death in 2018. According to online court records, Drue Burd, now age 23, will face a jury of his peers in late September in the May 2018 death of Angela Beard.

Blue Knob Mountain Bike Association (BKMTBA) a 501(c)(3) is holding a mountain bike festival and 15-mile race that will incorporate both the trail systems at Blue Knob All Season Resort, 1424 Overland Pass, Claysburg, PA 16625, and Blue Knob State Park on August 13th. Racers can follow the link https://www.bikereg.com/blue-knob-mountain-bike-challenge-and-festival...

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) – This Independence Day Tyrone is going to see an abundance of red, white and blue during the freedom ride. More than 400 riders are expected for this year’s Freedom Ride in Tyrone on Monday, July 4. The annual July 4th 10-mile bicycle ride consists of riders dressing up their bikes […]

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — With all of the fun that fireworks provide, they are still very dangerous. Local officials are advising that those wishing to celebrate this weekend by lighting fireworks follow all safety precautions. Deputy Fire Chief of the Altoona Fire Department, Adam Free says those celebrating should be mindful of their neighbors and […]

The U.S. reported over 573,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending June 28, bringing the total count to more than 85.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 1,005,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

ALTOONA, Pa (WTAJ) – Military Families Ministry USA, Inc. is collecting items for deployed troops and local homeless veterans during July. They are accepting the following non-perishable items: Non-perishable microwavable meals Food bars, crackers, peanut butter Snacks: fruit snacks, nuts, cookies Beef Jerky & Slim Jim’s Individual drink mixes for water bottles Water-bottles Hard candy, […]

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Curve open up July with their fourth game of the series with the Senators. Altoona finished the month of June with a 13-12 record, which was the exact same record for the month of May. Andres Alvarez had two RBIs off one hit, as the Curve kept the Senators scoreless.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The investigation has ended and Blair County District Attorney Pete Weeks is prepared to release the findings from Pennsylvania State Police in the “use of lethal force” incident that saw the tragic death of Blair Corrections Officer Rhonda Russell on Nov. 17, 2021. The results will be released Friday, July 1 […]

Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College is now accepting nominations for the inaugural class of the new Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame will honor Mountie athletes who have excelled on the field and in their communities, going above and beyond their duties as athletes. All nominations will be considered by the Hall of Fame Committee.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A fight with guards at UPMC Altoona landed a man in hot water with police who also had to struggle to detain the man, according to UPMC Police. UPMC Police arrived at the ER area where they reportedly found 23-year-old Curtis Dukes struggling and fighting with two security officers. Police stepped […]

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — Rockhill Furnace in Huntingdon County is home to Pennsylvania’s first operating trolley museum. The Rockhill Trolley Museum allows visitors to experience riding in the trolley cars that played a significant role in the country’s development. The museum also has several of Johnstown’s...