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WATCH: Fawn saved from lake in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Michael Kakabadze, Vanessa Urbassick and two of their friends were on their boat in Treasure Lake on May 8. The group spotted a deer and her fawn in the water who were trying to get back on land. The mother easily made it up the embankment. The fawn was trapped […]
Pennsylvania man allegedly broke into police impound to get drugs, guns back
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, […]
Curwensville Man Charged for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — On May 14, 2024, a resident of Curwensville, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of violating a federal narcotics law, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on Wednesday. The one-count Indictment named Jason Lentz, 30, as the sole...
Investigation Has Found No Evidence Bullying Led to Park Forest Middle School Student’s Death, SCASD Superintendent Says
State College Area School District has received multiple reports singling out individuals for bullying in connection with a Park Forest Middle School student's death, but Superintendent Curtis Johnson said Thursday that an investigation has so far "found no evidence that any one person or incident is responsible." The parents of 14-year-old Abby Smith, of Port Matilda, also said they do not believe bullying led to her death by suicide on May 12, Johnson wrote in a message to families. In the days after the eighth-grader's death, the district has received numerous Safe2Say reporting line tips and other communications that specific individuals had...
Clearfield County to build Starbucks
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Calling all coffee lovers, Starbucks is opening a store along the Shawville Highway. The Lawrence Township Planning Commission recommended the approval of the land development plan on Tuesday night. The store, once built, will be in the I-80 interchange next to the Sheetz on the highway. Currently, there aren’t any […]
'100 Mile Yard Sale' slated for July
Clearfield, Pa. — It's time to mark your calendars for the annual 100 Mile Yard Sale. The 100 Mile Yard Sale is an annual event that take place every July in Clearfield, Cameron, Elk, and Centre counties. This year's sale takes place on July 19-20, with headquarters once again located in Clearfield County. This yard...
Police: Man accused of robbing DoorDash driver in Altoona
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a man is behind bars in Blair County after he allegedly robbed a delivery driver earlier this week. Police say just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, 29-year-old Jesus Figueroa allegedly robbed a DoorDash driver on 7th Avenue in Altoona. The driver reported that...
DuBois-based State Police to Host Sobriety Checkpoint
JEFFERSON/CLEARFIELD CO., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in DuBois will hold an upcoming DUI checkpoint. DuBois-based State Police will hold the checkpoint sometime in the next 30 days within their patrol area which includes Clearfield and Jefferson counties. The focus will be on impaired drivers. Specific details on the...
Curwensville trout stocking helps honor community member
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Curwensville residents gathered near the Susquehanna River for a memorial trout stocking. The memorial stocking was for Sara Curulla who passed away in April of 2024. Curulla was a community member who volunteered for several organizations and always made sure to give back to the community she called home. “Sara […]
The Law & You: What to Do With Your House Title after Divorce
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State Police Calls: Troopers Charge Woman in Domestic Incident
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Clearfield-based State Police responded to the following incidents, according to reports released on Monday, May 13:. PSP Clearfield received a call regarding a domestic incident on South Street in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Police say the incident...
Softball Game Recap: Philipsburg-Osceola Takes a Loss
Philipsburg-Osceola scored first but ultimately less than Central Mountain in their contest on Monday. They took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Mountain Wildcats. Philipsburg-Osceola has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Central Mountain's part, they got a massive performance out...
UPMC to host Kids Safety Day on May 18th
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona hospital is set to Host their Annual Kid’s Safety Day on Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 2pm at Station Medical Center parking lot. The event is free and registration is not required. The event will feature a bike safety course, child...
Police Release Details of Hit-and-Run Crash on Route 153 That Injured Area Man
DECATUR TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Clearfield released details of a hit-and-run crash that left an area man injured last month. According to a report released by PSP Clearfield on Monday, May 13, the crash took place at 7:33 p.m. on April 29, on State Route 153, in Decatur Township, Clearfield County.
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...
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