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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 · 2h

WTAJ

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Troopers investigating Indiana County robbery, look to identify suspect

INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a commercial robbery in Indiana County Friday morning. According to troopers, the robbery occurred around 9:18 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Royal Smoke along Route 22 Highway West in Burrell Township. Officers arrived at the scene […]

Indiana County, PA · 6h

WTAJ

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Drainage, utility work expected to cause delays in Cambria County

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Delays up to 15 minutes are possible as a drainage and utility work project begins in Cambria County this week. According to PennDOT, the work will start Monday, Nov. 9 along Route 756 (Bedford Street/Elton Road) between Vo-Tech Drive and Industrial Park Road in Geistown Borough and Richland Township. The […]

Cambria County, PA · 7h

WTAJ

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Altoona man with warrant in custody after hours-long police standoff

UPDATE: ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is in police custody after a standoff Friday that lasted for several hours. Altoona police gave an update Friday night, saying the standoff at a home on 4th Street and Spruce Avenue was safely resolved after Justin Loomis, 39, was arrested without incident. Loomis was found to […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Police: Man sets Johnstown-area home ablaze with child inside, flees on dirt bike

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Johnstown-area man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he poured gasoline inside a home, set it on fire and threatened a woman before fleeing officers on a dirt bike. Authorities say 31-year-old Norberto Rivera-Lopez is charged in connection with an incident...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Man pleads guilty to hitting co-worker with truck, pinning him against another vehicle

A man who pleaded guilty to hitting a co-worker with his truck and pinning him against another vehicle has received his sentence.

Indiana, PA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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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 · 3h

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STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR JACK IN ROBSON MURDER CASE

In Westmoreland County, Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio has set a new date for an update on the murder trial of Robert Patrick Jack, the 21-year-old accused of being the triggerman who shot and killed Alice Robson at her home outside of New Florence, in Saint Clair Township, in December of 2023. Jack is charged with criminal homicide, murder of the first and third degree, and conspiracy. His two co-defendants, Melissa Fox-Beacom and Matthew Bates, have already been convicted and sentenced to life in prison, but both have appealed. They claim Jack acted on his own and went mad when they tried to talk him out of shooting Robson.

New Florence, PA · 14h

WTAJ

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Cambria County to host Veterans Day, Marine Corps celebration

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday ceremony is set for Nov. 10 at the Cambria County Courthouse Rotunda. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., and the office is located at 200 S. Center St., Ebensburg. The event will honor military veterans for their service and sacrifice […]

Cambria County, PA · 2d

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YOUNG TOWNSHIP CHURCH FIRE EXTINGUISHED

Firefighters were able to put out a fire and save a church structure along Church Street in McIntyre yesterday afternoon. The Coal Run/McIntyre Fire Company reports that they received a direct call from a homeowner after the caller’s cellphone network was unable to contact Indiana County 911. The fire company reached 911 by radio and Coal Run/McIntyre, Iselin/West Lebanon, Aultman and Tunnelton firefighters were dispatched along with RIT Team 900 were immediately dispatched, followed minutes later by Creekside. Additional fire companies were summoned for standby duty.

Indiana County, PA · 13h

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INDIANA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS DEAL WITH VEHICLE CRASHES, CAR FIRE

Indiana County 911 reported three vehicle crashes on Thursday. The first was at 3:26 in the afternoon on Oakland Avenue in White Township. It was initially reported as a vehicle-pedestrian incident in the Aldi parking lot. Indiana Fire officials said it was a low-speed incident and while a pedestrian was knocked to the ground, there were no serious injuries. The department’s response was cancelled en route.

Indiana County, PA · 2d

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY MANZI ANNOUNCES SENTENCING RESULTS FOR TWO CASES

Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi has announced the sentencing results of two cases from late last week. The DA says 40-year-old Ervin Lopez-Ramirez was ordered to serve 3-6 years in state prison along with paying fines and restitution for a case that dates back to April of this year. Police said on that day, Lopez-Ramirez hit someone with his truck that he reportedly had a disagreement with and pinned them against a farm tractor and his truck. The collision pushed both vehicles into the side of a building, causing some damage. Police said that he was heavily intoxicated at the time. In August, Lopez-Ramirez entered a guilty plea to a felony charge of aggravated assault.

Indiana County, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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Local clock repairman turns back timeless clocks

VINTONDALE, Pa. (WTAJ) — In a world where time is always just a glance away, there’s something special about a clock that keeps time the old-fashioned way. Walt Mack of Vintondale has been fixing clocks for over 30 years and opened his own business, Mack’s Clock Repair, just over 20 years ago. That business is […]

Vintondale, PA · 2d

WVNS

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Sheetz announces special Veterans Day free meal and car wash offer

ALTOONA, PA (WVNS) – Sheetz is honoring veterans on Veterans Day with special deals. According to a press release, on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Sheetz is offering a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink to veterans and active-duty military personnel at any of its more than 850 […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

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NEW DATE SET FOR WEISS SENTENCING

The new date for Ronald Weiss’s sentencing has been set. The twice-convicted murderer of 16-year-old Barbara Bruzda is due before Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco on November 20th, which is a week from this Friday. Weiss was found guilty by an Indiana County Court jury on August 27th....

Indiana County, PA · 14h

NorthcentralPA.com

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Susquehanna basketball opens with road win over Saint Francis

Loretto, Pa. — Susquehanna opened its men’s basketball season with a 101-93 win over Saint Francis on Friday at DeGol Arena. Bryce Rollerson opened the scoring with a layup just 21 seconds into the contest off an assist from KJ Carson. Saint Francis responded with a pair of baskets to take an early 4-2 advantage before Carson Rhodes and Jovany Philistin traded baskets to even the score at 4-4. Both teams continued to exchange baskets throughout the opening minutes, with neither side able to establish significant separation. Susquehanna began to find its rhythm offensively midway through the first half, using contributions throughout the lineup to build some breathing room. Mikey Cumbo then provided a spark off the bench, scoring on a layup before adding another basket in the paint. His offensive production helped Susquehanna maintain its advantage as the Red Flash continued to apply pressure. The River Hawks received additional contributions from Logan Shaw and Logan Rhoades, who each found opportunities around the basket. Rhoades converted a layup off a Cumbo assist to push the lead to 34-29, while Cumbo continued to attack the paint to keep the Saint Francis defense occupied. Susquehanna carried a 45-40 advantage into halftime after

Selinsgrove, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Sportsbeat: Week 11 – High school football scores and highlights for Nov. 6

(WTAJ) — Our eleventh week of Sportsbeat will be showcasing the first round of playoff high school football games! WTAJ covers some of the area’s best high school football games with special coverage every Friday at 11:10 p.m., only on Sportsbeat. Each week, there will also be a featured GAME OF THE WEEK. This week’s […]

Patton, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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PIAA Football District Playoffs: Nov. 13-14

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The first round of the PIAA District playoffs has concluded, and now new matchups are on the horizon. After the first round, 20 teams remain, with some looking for district titles. Here is a look at the current lineup for the second round of high school football playoffs. District V Class […]

Altoona, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Annual police recognition turkey dinner held in Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A heartwarming tradition returned for its 57th year in a row. The yearly police recognition turkey dinner was held at the Juniata VFW to honor police officers, both past and present, for their service. The free dinner served as a thank you for local law enforcement officers. Debra Francis, the organizer, […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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Altoona VA to host Veterans Day ceremony, enrollment event

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day ceremony and enrollment event Nov. 10 in Altoona. The event will begin with a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by an outreach and enrollment event where veterans can learn about VA health care, benefits, and […]

Altoona, PA · 1d