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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 · 12h

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Johnstown to soon begin demolition of more than 30 blighted properties; more demos planned

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — City officials say some blighted buildings will soon be coming down in Johnstown, with more demolitions to follow. John Rutledge is the director of the city’s Department of Community and Economic Development and says the city put the demolition work out for bids before recently awarding the project to a local contractor.

Johnstown, PA · 1d
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'Enjoy the moment:' Ferndale senior becomes district’s first state cross-country qualifier

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — For one Ferndale Area High School senior, years of hard work and determination have led to a moment he will never forget. And after coming so close last season, he is now making his final year one for the history books. For the first time...

Ferndale, PA · 1d
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Girls’ cross-country advances to PIAA state meet

Last Saturday, the Blue Devil cross country teams competed at the district 6 1A championships at Maple Crest Golf Club in Portage, PA. The girls’ team, led by Julie Kraft, placed 2nd as a team in the 1A race. This qualified them for the PIAA state championships at Big Spring High School this Saturday.

Portage, PA · 1d
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This Drive-Through Holiday Light Show Glows Along A Pennsylvania Lake, With A Train Display At The End

Your car radio becomes the soundtrack, and the grand finale is a model train layout waiting indoors. That’s how one of the most beloved holiday drives in Pennsylvania wraps up its evening. The route loops through a historic amusement park property. Lights stretch along the shoreline of a lake,...

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Amtrak Opens a Winter Fare Sale

Amtrak opened a Winter Wanderlust sale on November 5. The sale page says travelers can save up to 30 percent on routes nationwide. The terms on the same page say the discount is at least 30 percent off the Flex fare. Tickets must be booked from November 5 through November 12, for travel from December 1, 2026, through March 14, 2027. Two blackout stretches are excluded. This sale is separate from the Thanksgiving booking notice already on the site.

Altoona, PA · 23h

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Blue Devils make big donation

If you look around at high school sports teams during October, you’ll see most of them geared up in pink. This is to show support for breast cancer fighters and survivors because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When those teams buy their pink gear, such as socks or...

Bellwood, PA · 1d

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PIAA DISTRICT 6 CHAIRMAN NAMED IN BISHOP MCCOURT LAWSUIT

Attorneys for Bishop McCort Catholic Academy are asking to add PIAA District 6 Chairman Ralph Cecere’s name to a lawsuit against Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference members and the PIAA. The lawsuit accuses the two sports organizations with religious discrimination, civil conspiracy and violations of constitutional equal protection and religious...

Altoona, PA · 1d

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GJSD alum shares journey from track-and-field stardom to assistant AD at Georgia Tech

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — From being a Greater Johnstown Trojan to an assistant athletic director at Georgia Tech, Dr. Chartice Wyatt-Thermil has come a long way. But her journey started long before she stepped into college athletics. And she says the lessons she learned as an athlete are still...

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Johnstown unveils proposed 2027 budget, taps reserves to fund capital projects

Johnstown’s first look at its proposed 2027 budget shows a plan that balances the city’s general fund at about $17.1 million, while also relying on existing fund balances to help cover spending and pay for major projects. City officials held a public hearing to review the proposal, which...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

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Spinning into new beginnings: Iron Rail Records aims to bring something new to Juniata

Two local entrepreneurs have come up with a new business idea that aims to provide music, creativity and a sense of community. While a record store may offer music and a bookstore may offer stories, Todd and Jessica Bennett aim to do something more. They want to provide a place for people to discover new interests, gain new skills and bring people together through creativity.

Altoona, PA · 23h

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'So excited:' Johnstown Christmas Tree returns to newly renovated Central Park

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Christmas Tree is back in the newly renovated Central Park in downtown Johnstown after a one-year hiatus. Last year, the tree was relocated to People's Natural Gas Park due to the renovations at Central Park. On Friday, volunteers were putting up what they...

Johnstown, PA · 6h

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PURCHASE LINE, NORTHERN CAMBRIA TO MEET FOR D6 VOLLEYBALL TITLE

Purchase Line swept Claysburg Kimmel in the District 6 Double-A semifinals last night (25-19, 25-21, 25-16). Rylee Mahaffey had 16 kills, 13 service points and 9 digs. Alorra Phillips had 12 kills, 24 service points and 5 digs. Aunika Brooks had 6 blocks. Reese Mahaffey had 35 assists and 9 service points.

Northern Cambria, PA · 16h

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Docs: Bishop McCort aims to revise lawsuit against LHAC as PIAA & 6 schools push back

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Bishop McCort Catholic Academy is asking to revise its lawsuit against schools in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and the PIAA as the PIAA and six school districts are pushing back. The filings mark another procedural step in the case. A judge gave the defendants...

Johnstown, PA · 5h

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Missing juvenile flees courthouse in Hollidaysburg

HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA — Authorities are searching for a juvenile who fled from the Blair County Courthouse on Tuesday. Aneia Smith of Altoona was last seen on the 1100 block of South Juniata Street in Hollidaysburg after fleeing the courthouse, according to the Blair County Sheriff’s Office. Smith is...

Hollidaysburg, PA · 1d