Irvona
LATEST NEWS
Clearfield County townships holds discussion on ATV, UTV on roadways
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pike Township supervisors held a discussion on Wednesday centered around ATVs and UTVs on roadways. The meeting, which started at 4:30 p.m., was open to the public and encouraged everyone to express their opinions on opening up roads for off-road vehicle use. Supervisors said that they believe the shift […]
Chief: Multiple residents treated, 2 firefighters injured in Cambria Co. apartment fire
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Emergency officials in Cambria County say multiple residents of the Meadows Apartment Complex, located in Patton Borough, were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire Sunday morning inside a first-floor apartment. Authorities say two firefighters were also sent to the hospital for treatment, however...
Punxsy Man Loses Control of Car, Slams into Tree in Gaskill Township
GASKILL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Punxsutawney man lost control of his car on Wednesday afternoon and crashed into a tree off Winslow Road in Gaskill Township. According to a recently released report by Punxsutawney-based State Police, the crash happened around 4:36 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, on Winslow Road, in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County.
Interstate line painting to take place in Clearfield, Centre County
(WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding drivers that recessed line painting on portions of Interstates 80 and 99 will continue next week. The painting will be in Centre, Clearfield, and Clinton Counties, furthering a project that began on June 3. This work will improve visibility of pavement markings and enhance safety for […]
Punxsutawney man accused of touching juvenile, claims it was an accident
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Punxsutawney man is facing charges after he allegedly admitted to touching a juvenile inappropriately, but claimed it was an accident. Patrick Hughes is facing felony charges after a juvenile came forward and accused him of touching them inappropriately, according to the criminal complaint. On April 17, a juvenile came […]
Decent looking weekend
Persistent Northwest flow aloft with a few embedded upper-level troughs will keep it cooler, breezy and pleasant heading into the weekend with low humidity. After another round of showers Sunday morning, we expect a reinforcement of cool air Monday preceding a warming trend towards the middle and end of next week.
Local company relocates to Altoona after 2023 fire
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Blair County company has relocated to Altoona after an October 2023 fire in Martinsburg. Bobcat of Martinsburg, owned by Pristows Equipment Group, suffered a tragic fire months ago that involved the death of a contractor before the fire ignited. Fast forward several months and the company announced the opening of […]
Altoona home a total loss after fire, firefighter injured
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Occupants of an Altoona house have been left without a home after a fire on Friday afternoon. On June 7, fire departments responded to a home on the corner of 7th Avenue and 2nd Street for a report of a fire around 3:45 p.m. There was heavy smoke coming from […]
New Pendulum Corporation purchases Bardot Plastics
Altoona-based New Pendulum Corporation, a managed portfolio specializing in manufacturing and industry, recently purchased Easton-based Bardot Plastics, a custom injection molding company. “Our portfolio approach has been one of logical, diligent expansion to create as much benefit as possible for the New Pendulum family of companies,” Mark Woytowich, New Pendulum vice president of strategic integration, […] The post New Pendulum Corporation purchases Bardot Plastics appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Diamond Recap | Hot start for the Eagles sends them back to the 2A title game
CRESSON (WTAJ) — A hot start for the Eagles bats Monday propelled Bald Eagle back to the 2A title game as the Eagles beat North Star 11-3. Senior Tayten Yoder came up big in the moment, driving in two runs, while pitching 6.2 innings, allowing 2 earned runs. Last June Bald Eagle run-ruled Mount Union […]
Shaler boys volleyball sweeps Warwick to earn return trip to Class 3A state finals
ALTOONA — Shaler seniors Logan Peterson and Dante Palombo, best friends since their elementary school years, walked briskly through a doorway leading from a locker room to the playing court at Altoona Fieldhouse. With a bounce in their step, Peterson, with Palombo a few steps behind, anxiously smoothed down...
Ebensburg salon opens with haircut fundraiser to benefit Humane Society
Sunday afternoon marked the grand opening of a new Ebensburg Cuts N’ Stuff location. Salon owner Tracey Napotnik said instead of celebrating the opening by focusing solely on the salon, she wanted to make a difference. Napotnik said that when the Cuts N’ Stuff team heard that the Humane...
Red Cross gears up for ‘World Blood Donor Day,’ calls on donors to register
(WTAJ) — The American Red Cross is gearing up for “World Blood Donor Day” and the organization is stressing the importance of donating. World Blood Donor Day is scheduled for June 14, which is a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply as well as recognize […]
Annual cruise-in benefits suicide prevention initiatives
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 3rd Annual Adam Zook Memorial Fund Cruise-In for a Cause took place in Tyrone and the benefits are all for suicide prevention. A mix of motorcycles, muscle cars and classics filled the streets of Tyrone on Friday, June 7. Over 150 cars came to the event. “We’ll do anything […]
Veterans shown appreciation with free lunch in Tyrone
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Local veterans were told, “Thank you,” for their service at an appreciation lunch Saturday. Tyrone Elks welcomed veterans and their families to an appreciation picnic lunch Saturday at their lodge in the borough. Organizers said they enjoy spending time with the vets and hearing stories about their missions. “So the Tyrone […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.