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Bedford County to introduce Impaired Driving Court for repeat DUI offenses

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Impaired Driving Court will join the 57th Judicial District’s Treatment Court program this December to address repeat DUI offenses and improve public safety. The Impaired Driving Court will focus on offenders with multiple DUI offenses and preventing future impaired driving. It will operate as a separate docket alongside Bedford […]

Bedford County, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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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 · 2d

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Blair County Inmate's Lawsuit Over Shower Beating Survives Magistrate's Recommendation

A federal magistrate judge has recommended allowing one claim in former Blair County Prison inmate Bronson L. Brown’s lawsuit to proceed, finding factual disputes that prevent an early dismissal. Brown, 42, of Altoona, alleges a corrections officer slammed his head into a shower door, walls and floor in December 2022. He is seeking more than $1 million in damages and says the incident caused facial swelling, a gash on his ear and a severe shoulder injury.

Blair County, PA · 5h
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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d

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Over 1,000 Kinds Of Bulk Candy Fill The Bins At This Pennsylvania Sweet Shop

Five pounds of chocolate candy that flunked its beauty test can go home with you for under twenty dollars. The pieces came off a real production line, just a little lumpy, smudged, or lopsided. The star of this show is a marshmallow-filled chocolate cup that has been made in the...

Altoona, PA · 12d

WJAC TV

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'...today it's us:' Veterans Day roof donation assists Portage area Army vet

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In honor of Veterans Day, two companies are teaming up to give back to those who served, and this year’s recipient is an Army veteran in Portage. A nationally known manufacturer of building supplies is providing the materials while a local roofing company...

Portage, PA · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

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McConnellsburg Girls Reach State Quarterfinals; Boys’ Season Ends

McConnellsburg’s boys soccer team ended its season with a 5-1 loss to Lancaster County Christian in the first round of the PIAA Class A playoffs Nov. 10. Lancaster County Christian led 2-0 at halftime and added two goals before Hoyt Glenn scored McConnellsburg’s lone goal off a pass from Grady Shives with 14 minutes remaining. The Lions answered in the same minute. Ben Walker scored twice for Lancaster County Christian, which outshot McConnellsburg 33-16.

Mcconnellsburg, PA · 1d

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Gambling problems in Pa. used to be near casinos. Now they’re everywhere.

Prior to the first online casinos opening, the people banning themselves largely lived in and around counties where in-person casinos operated. But that’s no longer the case.

Pennsylvania · 2d

WTAJ

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More than $500K awarded to nonprofits in counties across Central Pennsylvania

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) has awarded more than $500,000 to nonprofits in Bedford, Cambria, Somerset and Indiana counties. At the CFA’s annual Fall Grant Announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the foundation managed to fund at least a portion of 104 grant requests from the 157 received during […]

Bedford County, PA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Rebert Erupts for 31 as Mounties Roll Past Juniata, 68-46

CRESSON, Pa. – Women's basketball continued its impressive start to the 2026-27 season on Thursday evening, defeating Juniata College, 68-46, inside the Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center (ACWC). Behind a 31-point performance from freshman Kylie Rebert (York, Pa., Central York) and a dominant second-half showing, the Mounties improved to 3-0, matching their best start to a season since the 2013-14 campaign, when they also opened with three consecutive victories.

Cresson, PA · 17h

WJAC TV

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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 · 1d

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Huntingdon County farmer, Marine vet named first recipient of Pa's veteran Ag award

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A special honor has been presented to one Huntingdon County farmer for his decades of military experience, as well as a family farming operation that has drawn national recognition. They wear a uniform to protect the land and then come home to work the...

Huntingdon County, PA · 2d

Onward State

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No Refund Theatre Presents: ‘The Real Housewives Of Altoona’

A dinner party turned murder mystery.

Altoona, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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Midstate county records state’s highest voter turnout

(WHTM)– A central Pennsylvania county reported the highest voter turnout in the state in the November 2026 General Election. November’s general election made history as the Democratic Party recorded its first trifecta since 1993. The Democrats secured the Senate, the House, and the governorship in the election. The party elected Senate Majority leaders for the […]

Cumberland County, PA · 2h

WTAJ

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‘Holiday Lights on the Lake’ returns, celebrating its 30th season through festive displays

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Holiday Lights on the Lake returns to Lakemont Park, spreading holiday cheer through nearly 200 light displays. Attendees will get to enjoy the festive displays, with favorites such as the Avenue of Trees and Tunnel of Lights to visit. Many different holiday activities, shopping, performances, and other […]

Altoona, PA · 1d

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Portage Korean War Veteran, 50 Years in Same Home, Gets Free Roof on Veterans Day

David Parkin and his wife, Georgette, spent Veterans Day watching strangers tear the old roof off the Portage Township home they have lived in for more than 50 years and replace it for free. By the end of the day, the house had new oriented strand board, repaired ventilation and fresh shingles — all paid for by someone else.

Altoona, PA · 22h

WJAC TV

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'...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 · 1d