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DA confirms shooting, medical transport in Stonycreek Township

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Somerset County District Attorney Tom Leiden confirmed that a shooting occurred Wednesday in Stonycreek Township. Leiden said he could only confirm that there was a shooting with a medical transport, and that he would provide more details when appropriate. Officials did not comment on...

Somerset County, PA · 1h

WTAJ

One sent to the hospital after Johnstown assault, car theft

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting another man before stealing his car. Kyle Sharp, 36, of Johnstown, is charged with robbery of a motor vehicle, robbery, and aggravated assault, all first-degree felonies; receiving stolen property, a third-degree felony; and simple assault, a first-degree misdemeanor. Around 8:15 p.m. on Oct. […]

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Two men charged in Somerset County wire theft, $100,000 damage reported

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Salisbury men are facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a large amount of wire was stolen from a property in Somerset County. The theft caused an estimated $100,000 in damage. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were dispatched to a reported theft on Garrett Road in Black […]

Somerset County, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

'...saying thank you:' Annual Windber Veterans Day Parade honors local service members

WINDBER, Pa (WJAC) — In Somerset County, a Veteran's Day parade was held Wednesday morning in Windber. The parade route started near the Moose Lodge on Jackson Avenue to Park Plaza, continuing down Graham Avenue to Veteran's Park. Major Eric Bowser, who's an engineer officer in the United States...

Windber, PA · 4h

WTAJ

Detour planned for Somerset County bridge rehab project

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Drivers are being warned of a planned detour for a Somerset County roadway as a bridge rehabilitation project begins this weekend. According to PennDOT, the project will begin Saturday, Nov. 14, for the 22nd Street Bridge over Seese Run in Windber and will last through October 2027. The work includes […]

Somerset County, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

Popular convenience store chain Sheetz names new company president & COO

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Popular Blair County-based convenience store chain Sheetz has named a new president and COO of the company. According to a company announcement, Adam Sheetz, the grandson of founder Bob Sheetz, will assume the role at the beginning of 2027. The company says that as...

Blair County, PA · 2d

WTAJ

4 charged with attacking woman at Altoona bar, hospitalizing man

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Four men have been charged after an alleged attack on a woman outside of 4D’s Lounge in Altoona before sending a man to the hospital. Jayden Alan Dreischalick, 22, Malachi Lamar Blong, 21, Jevaughn Lamar Brown, 24, and Branden L. Thompkins Jr., 25, all of Altoona, were charged with aggravated assault […]

Altoona, PA · 10h

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Police Release New Details in Disappearance of DoorDash Driver Zachariah Schuck, 32, as Car Found With Empty Gas Tank and Keys Still in Ignition

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA — Police have released new details in the disappearance of Zachariah Schuck, a 32-year-old father of two who vanished on October 22 after telling his wife he was coming home. Investigators say his car was later found with an empty gas tank and the keys still in the ignition. Nearly three weeks later, his family still does not know what happened to him. Police have not ruled out foul play.

Hopewell, PA · 23h

Wellsboro Gazette

Cheapest gas stations in Johnstown

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Johnstown using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 4025 Crawford Ave, Northern Cambria, PA. - Price: $4.29. #3. Sheetz (tie) - Address: 139 S Main St, Carrolltown, PA. - Price:...

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Hope 4 Johnstown seeks acquittal as trial paused until December

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The prosecution rested its case against Hope 4 Johnstown. According to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat, a state trooper testified Tuesday that the nonprofit’s board failed to properly oversee former executive director Quan Britt, allowing a ticket fraud scheme to go undetected. The lead investigator, Trooper Eric Guido, described […]

Johnstown, PA · 9h

WJAC TV

911: Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze at Summit Township home

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Emergency officials in Somerset County say firefighters were called to a two-alarm blaze at a home in Summit Township Wednesday morning. While details remain limited at this time, the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Company confirmed on social media that the fire was reported just before 9:30 a.m., along the 200 block of Coke Oven Road.

Somerset County, PA · 5h

WTAJ

Proposed poultry barn raises concerns for a Blair County community

DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A proposed poultry barn, the root cause of community outcry, was one of the several matters discussed at the Blair Township Supervisors meeting. On Charger Highway in Duncansville, plans for a large-scale poultry barn have been proposed through the Roman Musser AG Operation Land Development Plan. This plan includes bringing around […]

Blair County, PA · 14h

WJAC TV

Johnstown’s Coney Island closes until further notice over reported electrical issue

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A popular downtown Johnstown restaurant has closed until further notice because of a reported electrical issue. Coney Island announced on Facebook that it was closing at 11 a.m., citing concerns for employee and customer safety. The owner said Penelec and Tercek Electric are investigating...

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One person dead following tractor-trailer crash in Bedford County

UPDATE: Pennsylvania State Police have provided more information on a deadly tractor-trailer crash that happened Tuesday morning in Cumberland Valley Township. Troopers said the crash occurred on Bedford Valley Road (SR-220), near segment number 20, when a gold Freightliner Cascadia hauling a white Vanguard 53-foot semi-trailer was traveling south on SR-220. Nitin Sharma, 23, of […]

Bedford County, PA · 1d

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Bold Athletics celebrates grand opening of new Downtown Johnstown location

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A former Rite Aid building in downtown Johnstown has been transformed into the new home of Bold Athletics. The fitness gym recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members, local leaders, and supporters. The event also marked the business’s fourth year […]

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Hours-long Altoona standoff ends with one last defiant act

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple police departments joined an hours-long standoff in Altoona Friday, which police said began with the suspect naked on his roof, according to the released criminal complaint. Justin Alan Loomis, 39, was allegedly seen by witnesses naked on his roof Nov. 6. When police arrived, they said they saw shards of […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

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This Overlooked Pennsylvania Town Has Homes Under $150,000 That Locals Are Snapping Up Fast

Here’s a question worth sitting with for a moment: what if the best place to live in Pennsylvania isn’t the place everyone’s already talking about?. Altoona has been sitting quietly in the Allegheny Mountains, doing its thing, building its community, and maintaining its character while the rest of the country has been busy arguing about which overpriced city is the most desirable place to spend all of your money on rent.

Altoona, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

Woman stole thousands of dollars in jewelry from nursing home residents, police say

A woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry from residents of the nursing home has admitted to the crime.

Ligonier, PA · 2d

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