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Meet Molly from the Central PA Humane Society
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — If you’re looking for a sweet companion that will stay by your side, then Molly is your girl. She is a 7-year-old labradoodle at the Central PA Humane Society and she’s looking for her forever home. She is a bid timid and scared, so she will need to be with a family that is home a lot, as she has a lot of anxiety. Molly has a beautiful copper coat with a shite streak throughout her torso and up through her face.
‘Suspicious’ man in camo with pit bulls arrested at Bellwood-Antis school
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police were called to Bellwood-Antis High School for a man school officers said was acting suspiciously outside the building. Bellwood police said they arrived just after 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 28, to find the man, later identified as 39-year-old Daniel Joseph Richardson of Altoona. He was allegedly wearing full camouflage, […]
Altoona group needs your help to ‘take out the trash’ and clean up the city
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Redd Up Altoona Foundation is kicking off the ‘Redd Up season’ with a community clean-up event. The second annual “BIGGIN‘” Altoona cleanup will take place Saturday, May 11. It kicks off at 9 a.m. at Heritage Plaza in downtown. From there, volunteers will move out and clean up the city. […]
Crews fixing large water main break in Osceola Mills
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Columbia Volunteer Fire Company is alerting residents to keep an eye on their water after a large water main break. The fire company announced on Facebook that there is a large water main break along Curtin Street in the borough. A water company is on scene working to stop the […]
Kunzler bought out by country's 5th largest pork processor
Kunzler & Company, Inc., the Lancaster-based pork processing company, has reportedly been bought out by the 5th largest pork processor in the United States. On Monday, Clemens Food Group announced the acquisition of Kunzler, which has facilities in Lancaster and Blair County. Company officials say that while Clemens will have...
Nationwide Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happening May 11, 2024
(WTAJ) — Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.
Why are 150 fifth-graders from a four-county area coming to sing in Boswell?
BOSWELL ― Fifth-grade students from 25 regional school districts will perform a choral concert for the public at 7 p.m. Friday at North Star High School, 400 Ohio St. A total of 150 students from elementary schools in Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Somerset counties are expected to participate, said Tricia Diamond, elementary music teacher and middle school chorus director for the North Star School District, which is hosting this year's event. Tickets to the concert will be sold at the door that evening.
Altoona man charged with burglary of home while owner is in Florida
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona police have charged a man they said broke into a home and took various items while the homeowner was in Florida. Leonard Bonter, 54, was arrested after police said they were called to a home in the city and spotted him walking down the street with a shopping cart full […]
Altoona State Of The City Address
A State Of The City Address is what Blair County officials are calling an event in Altoona. Altoona Mayor Matt Pacifico is updating residents about 2023 city government activities and accomplishments at the Margaret Avenue Training Facility. In the past, officials say Pacifico highlighted information about various aspects of the...
Tyrone-Snyder Public Library bringing back ‘Women & Money’ Workshop on May 9th
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Tyrone-Snyder Public Library has teamed up with Thrivent Financial to present a ‘Women and Money Workshop’ on Thursday May 9, 2024. The event is free to the public, and food, drinks, and refreshments will be provided beforehand at 6:00pm. The workshop begins at 6:30pm, and will run for about an hour.
Johnstown Inclined Plane will not open in 2024, Greater Johnstown School Board fills vacant seat
A look at headlines from our news partners at The Tribune-Democrat. (WTAJ) — After almost six months of safety-related delays, the Johnstown Inclined Plane will not open in 2024. The Cambria County Transit Authority (CamTran) announced the decision Monday citing the time required to re-manufacture key components followed by six months of system testing, re-certification, […]
Blair County to host spring plant sale
BLAIR COUNTY Pa. (WTAJ) — The Discovery Garden will be hosting a fundraising event which will offer plants, vegetables, flowers and herbs to the community. The spring plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. – noon at 1501 N. Juniata Street in Hollidaysburg. Many local businesses, greenhouses and individual gardeners […]
Cambria County man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A St Benedict man was taken to the hospital with suspected serious injuries after a crash on Monday in Croyle Township. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Shawn Shaner, 52, was driving a Honda Gold Wing on Monday, April 29. He was traveling north on Route 219 near Frankstown Road when […]
Perry Wellington 4.5 – Perry’s Properties: May 3, 2024
DETAILS: $520,000 -OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, MAY 4TH FROM 1 TO 2:30 P.M. Here is a stunning beautifully remodeled and meticulously maintained home in Sylvan East which features a whole house central vac system. The first floor boasts a large great room wired for surround sound with a gas fireplace, living room, and formal dining room with French doors separating them from the rest of the first floor, an eat-in kitchen, and a redone vinyl-covered patio with vinyl flooring which overlooks a large flat backyard. There’s also a powder room, The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms, one of which is a huge master suite with an en suite bath. The other 3 bedrooms share another full bath. The basement has a family room with a wet bar and stove. You’ll also find an exercise room and a large office which can be used as a 5th bedroom. And it has a full bath as well. Basement rooms are wired for surround sound. The 2-car garage is huge and can hold lots of homeowners’ toys. Also in the basement is a separate storage area with outside access for all lawn equipment and seasonal storage needs. This property has had extensive renovation work done, including all windows replaced by Window World in 2019. On top of all this is an active security system and a natural gas line connection for an outdoor gas grill. Floor plans are available in photos.
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