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UPMC Health Plan hosts community health and wellness event
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Wednesday, UPMC Health Plan hosted a pop-up health and wellness event in Heritage Plaza. “When people are aware of what their health situation is, they usually take better care of it, and that benefits the entire community,” Lynell Mangham, Operations Manager for Retail Innovations at UPMC Health Plan said. A mobile […]
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 […]
Baseball Recap: Hollidaysburg comes up short despite Vince Boland's strong performance
Hollidaysburg was the 11-1 winner over Clearfield when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers fell 5-2 to the Clearfield Bison on Thursday. Hollidaysburg got a good showing from Vince Boland, who pitched two innings while...
Search warrant executed on home in East Freedom, investigation ongoing
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple police officials were seen at a house in East Freedom on Friday. Heavy police presence could be seen outside of a home near Rt. 36 on May 10. A WTAJ member at the scene confirmed seeing officers carrying guns out of the home. Freedom Township Police confirmed that it […]
Police: Blair County man with 19 illegal firearms threatened officer: ‘We’ll be meeting again’
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Blair County man wanted on arrest warrants was allegedly found with 19 illegal guns and ammo before threatening one of the arresting officers, police said. On Friday, May 10, multiple police departments, including Freedom Township and Greenfield Township, served a search warrant at an East Freedom home on Woodbury […]
Chef Janet shares her recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip (Rebecca’s Favorite)
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Our bestie, Chef Janet stopped by with a crowd pleaser (and also Rebecca’s favorite) Buffalo Chicken Dip!. Janet also brings the entertainment too, so you better bet that she came prepared with some jokes!. To learn more about Chef Janet’s business as a private...
Good Grass Growing Weather
With our recent warmth and now wet conditions our lawns are nice and green and growing vigorously. If you are making lawn repairs and doing some seeding our weather pattern will help you out. Rain will fall but we are not looking at heavy downpours. Checking out the upper air...
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