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911: Cambria County first responders rescue man from ravine in Geistown

Emergency officials in Cambria County say a man was taken to the hospital after being rescued from a ravine Wednesday night. 911 officials say the man was found over a hillside and at the bottom of a ravine along Inez Street in Geistown around 6 p.m. and was in need of help getting out.

Cambria County, PA · 3h
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'Burn baby burn!' PD: DuBois woman allegedly set fire to carport, swung machete at witness

DUBOIS, Pa (WJAC) — DuBois City Police say a 59-year-old woman is facing arson-related charges, accused of setting fire to a carport earlier this week and then threatening multiple witnesses with a machete. Investigators say the witnesses accused Gail Dixon of intentionally starting Tuesday's fire at a home along...

Dubois, PA · 3h
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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 · 1d

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MAN CHARGED WITH RAPING TWO CHILDREN SCHEDULED FOR HEARING TODAY

A hearing is scheduled today for a man suspected of raping two children. The hearing for 68-year-old Patrick Joseph Williams of Indiana is scheduled for this afternoon in front of Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco. He faces charges of rape by forcible compulsion, involuntary deviant sexual assault of someone under 16 and indecent assault of someone under 13 for incidents in 1995 and 1998. The victims told Indiana Borough Police in May of 2022 of the incidents and officers arrested him after a five-month investigation. Today’s hearing concerns a motion to quash a subpoena from Williams’ attorney on mental health-related grounds.

Indiana County, PA · 2d

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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. […]

Johnstown, PA · 2d

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State Police Calls: Drug DUI Arrest, Untaxed Cigarettes, Alcohol-Related DUI Reported

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania State Police investigated three incidents in recent days, including two suspected DUI arrests in Big Run Borough and a traffic stop in Forest County that led to a citation for possession of untaxed tobacco. On Monday, November 9, around 2:04 p.m., Punxsutawney-based State Police...

Forest County, PA · 1d

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Pa court overturns Clearfield County woman's conviction in shooting death of ex-husband

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has overturned the conviction and life sentence of a Clearfield County woman who allegedly conspired with her boyfriend to kill her ex-husband. In a court order issued Friday, a panel of state judges concluded that the trial judge acted in...

Clearfield County, PA · 2d

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PURCHASE LINE, NORTHERN CAMBRIA OPEN PIAA PLAY TODAY

The Purchase Line and Northern Cambria volleyball teams both open their runs in the Class 2A state championship tournament today. District 6 champion Purchase Line will welcome WPIAL third place finisher Fort Cherry while D6 runner-up Northern Cambria will visit District 10 champion Maplewood. ALL-DISTRICT. The Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association...

Northern Cambria, PA · 1d

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Former township tax collector accused of using GPS trackers to stalk man, found with drugs police say

DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — The former Sandy Township tax collector is facing charges after she was accused of stalking and illegally tracking a man in DuBois and was found with several GPS devices, meth and marijuana. Elizabeth Roudybush, 57, was charged with two felony counts of drug possession, misdemeanor counts of stalking, possession of an […]

Dubois, PA · 1d

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Sykesville Man Accused of Swiping Pickup From Jefferson County Bar After GPS Signal Leads Police to His Home

SYKESVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — A local man was arrested on a felony theft charge after he allegedly stole a pickup truck from a Henderson Township bar, with police eventually tracking the vehicle to his home. State police filed charges against 40-year-old Dylan Stewart, of Sykesville, on November 9, following...

Sykesville, PA · 1d

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Altoona-based Sheetz names new President and Chief Operating Officer

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona-based restaurant and convenience chain is shaking things up with a new President and Chief Operating Officer — Adam Sheetz, grandson of founder Bob Sheetz. Adam, who previously served as the company’s executive vice president of operations, will become President and COO effective Jan. 1, 2027. Travis Sheetz will remain […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Clearfield County, PA Missing Woman Last Seen Near Church

Investigators seek information about a woman last seen walking near Blooming Hill in April 2023.

Clearfield County, PA · 2d

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Thrifting craze takes over Altoona

Thrifting has become a large part of shopping in recent times. It involves buying clothes and accessories secondhand, whether that be in person or online. Thrifting also usually ends up being a cheaper option than going to retail stores. Head Principal Andrew Neely is one person who has gotten caught...

Altoona, PA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Cambria County Olympian Dan Barefoot back in training, chasing next Winter Games

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — After competing on the Olympic stage in Milan Cortina, Johnstown-area native Dan Barefoot is back in training — and already working toward the next four-year Olympic cycle — but the cost of staying competitive remains a major hurdle. Barefoot finished 20th in...

Johnstown, PA · 21h

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'A natural fit:' Cresson native shares journey from golf player to professional teacher

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — From being the only girl on her high school golf team to becoming one of the top teaching professionals in the country, Cresson native Melissa Dziabo has built quite the career. But no matter how far golf has taken her, she's never forgotten where...

Cresson, PA · 23h

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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 · 2d

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Area gym expands to open new location at former Rite Aid building in downtown Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A former downtown Johnstown pharmacy that was once eyed for a grocery store has a new purpose as Bold Athletics celebrated its new location on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony inside the former Rite Aid building, located along Main Street. The space had been vacant...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Clearfield County Commissioners vote to end salary freeze

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A salary freeze spanning several years is coming to an end for elected officials and row officers in Clearfield County. A 2 to 1 vote solidified the upcoming end of a salary freeze. County commissioners passed the motion for a pay increase for elected officials and row officers during their […]

Clearfield County, PA · 8h