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Pennsylvania man charged for possessing nearly 100 bags of heroin in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police in Huntingdon have charged an Indiana County man for allegedly possessing nearly 100 bags of heroin, and other drugs while driving high. On November 6, 2022, troopers responded to a call regarding a man passing out while driving near Ponderosa Road and Gorsuch Road in Henderson Township, Huntingdon […]
Penn Highlands Huntingdon to demolish former nursing residence
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced that they’ll be demolishing the former Nurses’ Home on their Huntingdon campus. The building’s interior may be structurally unstable posing a threat to public safety, even though the building appears sound on the outside, according to a representative. The Nurses’ Home, which connects to a […]
UPMC announces layoffs of approximately 1,000 staff members
(WTAJ) — UPMC announced Wednesday they have laid off approximately 1,000 staff members, which is about 1% of its workforce. UPMC said this layoff comes as the entire healthcare industry continues to face the realities of a “still-evolving, post-pandemic marketplace,” according to Paul Wood, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at UPMC. “UPMC is responding […]
PSP: Altoona man accused of molesting girl, 6, while riding ATV at Cambria County camp
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Cambria County say an Altoona man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl at his camp. Police say in January, Ebensburg PSP was referred an indecent assault complaint that occurred in Cambria County.
Man charged with selling drugs to informant out of Altoona apartment
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing charges after police said he sold drugs twice to a confidential informant out of his apartment. Erwin Seward, 55, had the informant come to his apartment at Pen Alto along 13th Avenue where he sold them heroin and cocaine, according to the charges filed. Altoona police […]
Frost advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory at 10:44 p.m. on Wednesday valid for Thursday between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Perry, Dauphin and Lebanon counties. The weather service comments, "Temperatures between 33 and 36 degrees will result in frost formation." "Near-ground freezing temperatures could...
Police searching for suspect who stole U-Haul truck in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is searching for a suspect they said stole a U-Haul truck after giving fake information. The unknown man rented a 2024 Chevy Silverado through U-Haul on April 13 but the vehicle was not returned by April 21. During an investigation, police said the man gave a fake […]
Troopers search for suspect from Bickel’s Surplus theft in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly stole a propane fire pit from the parking lot of Bickel’s Surplus. The man pictured below arrived at Bickel’s on Old 6th Avenue in Antis Township around 6:25 p.m. April 17. He put a propane fire pit in […]
State Rep. Jim Gregory loses primary challenge
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Jim Gregory, renowned for his tireless advocacy against childhood sexual abuse, lost his primary reelection bid on Tuesday. Unofficial election returns show Gregory trailing challenger Scott Barger 55%-45%. Barger will run unopposed in November. Barger, general manager and talk radio host for WRTA in Blair County, bills himself as a voice for taxpayers who will uphold constitutional principles and reject the “culture of dealmaking”...
Veteran surprised for his 100 birthday at Huntingdon County VA Clinic
HUNTINGDON. Pa. (WTAJ) — The Huntingdon County VA Clinic celebrated one of its patient’s birthdays, and it was a significant milestone. Earl “Bun” Fleck turned 100 years old over the weekend. He is a retired veteran from WWII. His service began in 1943 and ended in 1945. After he was discharged, he returned to Huntingdon […]
Police: Altoona man faces charges after assaulting 6-year-old
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing a felony charge after police say he indecently assaulted a 6-year-old girl. Paul Downs, 43, is facing a felony charge of corruption of minors after a victim came forward about an alleged incident in June 2023, saying that Downs had inappropriately touched her. The victim […]
USDA: Over $900k for clean energy projects in Central PA
(WTAJ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced funding for over 700 clean energy projects, including some in Central Pennsylvania. Over $900,000 in funding will be heading to eight projects in Bedford, Blair, Somerset and Centre County. The projects are meant to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and create jobs […]
Blair County DUI task force was out on 4/20, here’s what they said
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Blair County DUI Task Force was out and about this 4/20 to combat drivers under the influence on a day when many celebrate marijuana. Altoona police took to their social media to warn people they would be out and patrolling Saturday night, saying that 26 percent of drivers seriously […]
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