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New exhibit explores African-American heritage and the Underground Railroad in Blair County
The historical Baker Mansion in Altoona is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, and the Blair County Historical Society is marking that milestone with new exhibits that opened Friday, including one about African-American Heritage and the Underground Railroad in Blair County. Harriett Gaston, the lead curator of the exhibit and...
Altoona rep. introduces bill to help protect seniors
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — With six Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Pennsylvania not meeting requirements, one representative is introducing legislation that he says will help protect seniors. Representative Lou Schmitt (R – Altoona) introduced legislation that would require the Department of Aging to make public all non-compliant AAAs and action plans to correct plans. “Tens […]
Warm Wednesday with strong storm potential this afternoon
A dry but warm start to your Thursday as temperatures start in the 60s. A warm southwest wind and sunshine will allow high temperatures to climb into the mid and upper 80s this afternoon. We are tracking the potential for strong to severe storms to develop this afternoon. Timing will be after the 2 PM time and continue into the early evening. Main threats will be damaging wind gusts upwards of 60 mph and hail. With the high humidity levels, storms will bring with heavy downpours. Be sure to stay weather aware this afternoon.
Police: Distracted Teen Driver Crashes Pickup into Road Sign, Embankment Along Route 219
BLOOM TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a distracted teen driver crashed her pickup truck on State Route 219 on Saturday afternoon. According to DuBois-based State Police, the accident happened around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, on Chestnut Grove Highway (State Route 219) in Bloom Township, Clearfield County.
Crafter, Lavonne Falbo shows us how to create resin jewelry & talks about upcoming workshops
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Our favorite crafty gal, and partner with Statement Designs, Lavonne Falbo stopped by to demonstrate how resin jewelry is made. Lavonne has created a series of workshops so that the public can attend and learn about how much fun crafting can be! She’s with you, walking you through the entire process of creating these amazing pieces.
Local student actors honored at 19th annual Isaac Awards in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Twenty schools from six different counties were recognized Saturday and Sunday at Altoona’s Mishler Theatre for the 19th annual Isaac Awards for high school musicals. The Isaacs are presented by Altoona Community Theatre and Reliance Bank “to encourage and support excellence in high school musical theatre in our region.” Judges for […]
Former McDonald’s employee accused of raping teen co-workers in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) — A former McDonald’s employee in Clearfield has been accused of raping two teenage girls he was working with. Police said they were alerted of a possible rape after a teen employee spoke to a counselor about what happened. According to charges filed, the investigation led to Taylor James English, 29, of […]
Police: Altoona man found with stolen gun, suspected meth
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An overnight traffic stop led to the arrest of an Altoona man police said had a gun that was reported stolen earlier this year. Isaiah Anthony Shumac, 24, was arraigned on gun and drug charges after police said they spotted him in Greenwood April 17 at around 1 a.m. going roughly […]
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