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'Sticker shock:' Local drug coalition educates parents on alcohol consumption in minors
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with the Cambria County Drug Coalition hosted an event that focused on alcohol prevention for minors. The event, called "sticker shock,” was held in Johnstown, Portage and Hastings. It focused on educating parents, friends, and family to not provide alcohol to minors,...
Summary: Bullying Town Hall, a variety of perspectives shared at UPJ
Cambria County, PA — A wide variety of perspectives were shared at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's campus on Thursday, as panelists and local residents discussed the issue of bullying in our communities. The event began with a show of hands to who has been the victim of...
Zito: Biden lawsuit against Sheetz Gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania — The oldest gas station in America still in operation, Reighard’s here in this Blair County city, got its start in 1908 when a local blacksmith decided to sell gasoline out the back of his shop when the Model T was introduced. It has been open...
Somerset fends off Bedford in District 5/8/9 Class 3A baseball semifinals
SOMERSET — For the second time in three seasons, Somerset will play for a District 5/8/9 Class 3A baseball championship. The top-seeded Golden Eagles rallied then held off No. 2 Bedford 5-3 in Thursday's semifinal at Somerset. "We knew coming into the game that Bedford was a scrappy team,"...
Events planned for 135th Johnstown Flood Anniversary
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Commemoration events have been planned for the 135th anniversary of the Johnstown Flood. The National Park Service and Johnstown Area Heritage Association are hosting a series of events to commemorate the 1889 flood and to honor the victims of the catastrophe. “Throughout the year, but especially on May 31, we pause […]
Carrol, McCort will face in district title game
A three run third inning propelled Bishop Carroll into the District 6 championship, after beating Portage 4-2 Friday. There, the Huskies will face some failure faces in the Bishop McCort Crushers. McCort, the top seed in the District 6, 1A bracket, cruised 11-2 over Moshannon Valley Friday night. The two schools, with share a football […]
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in part of Pennsylvania Sunday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:54 p.m. in effect until 9:45 p.m. for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton and Somerset counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 8:50 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along...
63-year-old missing man from Johnstown located
UPDATE JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Peter Smothers has been located and is safe according to police. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown City Police Department is searching for a 63-year-old man who has been reported missing. Peter Smothers was last seen in the area of the 300 block of Market Street in Johnstown City, Cambria […]
AG: Former Somerset County DA Thomas charged in domestic violence case
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Former Somerset County District Attorney Jeffery Thomas has pleaded no contest in a domestic violence case from 2021. In May 2021, Thomas repeatedly punched his wife in the head in a vehicle in Johnstown, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry. This was also during the time that Thomas was serving as […]
POLICE: Wanted Somerset County man found hiding in crawl space
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A wanted Stoystown man was arrested after police found him hiding in a crawl space during a search of a home. Sean Carothers, 49, is facing drug charges after officers found meth, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a home where he was hiding, according to the criminal complaint. On May […]
SCI Cresson Sits Partially Abandoned, Welcoming Explorers to Wander Its Halls
The State Correctional Institution – Cresson was once a medium-security, all-male correctional facility located off Route 22 in western Pennsylvania. It was operational for many years before it finally closed its doors. Now, it stands partially abandoned and ready for explorers to wander through its halls. SCI Cresson’s early...
Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council talks ‘Music in the Burg’ Summer Concert Series
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council is hosting the ‘Music in the Burg’ free summer concert series. You can bring your family out for these performances at Canal Basin Park in Hollidaysburg. The free summer concert series kicks off with ‘The Reigning Queen of...
Somerset County Commissioners accept water system chief resignation; hire 911 coordinator
Somerset County Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Terry Stutzman, chief operator of the Somerset County General Authority Water System. In his resignation, Stutzman said it was time to move on for his personal life, said Commissioner Irvin Kimmel Jr. There are four positions within the authority, but right now...
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