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Blair County Train Safety Training
Members from the City of Altoona Fire Department and local emergency management agencies went aboard Norfolk Southern’s safety train in Altoona on Tuesday. They say that because of the mainline railroad that runs through Altoona and Blair County, this type of training is very important to them. “There’s a...
Spongy Moth Spraying Planned in Two Centre Region Townships
Two Centre Region townships are planning an aerial spray to control the invasive spongy moth. Ferguson and Patton townships will use a low-flying helicopter to spray select areas with BtK insecticide on Sunday, May 19, or Monday, May 20, depending on weather conditions. Ferguson Township wrote in a news release that spraying would occur between 4 and 9 a.m., while Patton Township is planning for it to take place between 4 and 7 a.m. BtK is a naturally occurring bacterium that produces a protein crystal which releases a toxin in the gut of spongy moth caterpillars. According to Purdue University Extension, BtK...
Blair County man broke into police impound to get drugs, guns back, troopers say
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Tipton man is behind bars after police said they found him illegally possessing guns and drugs. They said he tried to break into the impound to get them back. Michael McClellan, 39, is facing charges in two cases following two interactions with police earlier this month. On May 8, […]
Oak Spring Winery welcomes ‘814 Distillery’
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Oak Spring Winery is bringing new “spirits” to the community. “814 Distillery” has become the first and only legal distillery in the Blair County area. The distillery will have a variety of vodka, rum and whisky flavors that are all made in house. The distillery opened beside the winery about three […]
Cresson man accused of touching 14-year-old inappropriately
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Cresson man is facing charges after he was accused of touching a 14-year-old inappropriately. James Kline, 62, has been accused of touching a minor inappropriately multiple times at a bus stop, according to the criminal complaint. On March 22, Cresson Township Police Department officers interviewed a 14-year-old girl with […]
May 18: Big seventh inning lifts Akron past Altoona 4-0
Akron RubberDucks (25-13) 4, Altoona Curve (9-29) 0. WP: Ross Carver (1-1) LP: Anthony Solometo (0-3) Save: N/A. Kahlil Watson and Milan Tolentino each homered to bookend a four-run seventh inning and lead the Akron RubberDucks to a 4-0 win over the Altoona Curve on Saturday night at Canal Park.
Pitchers Dual Tilts in Akron’s Favor
AKRON, Ohio – Thomas Harrington tossed four perfect innings for Altoona on Saturday night, but the Curve were shutout in a 4-0 loss to the Akron RubberDucks at Canal Park. Harrington has now tossed seven no-hit innings to begin his Double-A career for Altoona. He retired all 12 batters he faced in the contest with five strikeouts. Anthony Solometo followed with three innings of relief, allowing all four runs in the seventh inning on a pair of home runs and four total hits. Grant Ford tossed a scoreless ninth inning for the Curve with two strikeouts.
Inaugural ‘PickleBRAWL’ tournament packs courts at Gorilla House Gym
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pickleball has been rapidly growing in popularity over the past few years. On Saturday in Altoona, more than 50 people picked up their paddles to play in the Inaugural PickleBRAWL Tournament at Gorilla House Gym. “Today was a great time and that’s what I made sure to do was have fun,” […]
Armed Forces Day celebration brings generations together
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center honored veterans during Armed Forces Day while also celebrating a young face entering the military. Vietnam Veteran and former Pa. Secretary of Agriculture Sam Hayes Jr. spoke to the crowd about his time in the service and why it is important to thank […]
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