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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 […]
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 […]
Human remains found near Pa. river identified
A human skull that was discovered near a Cambria County river last month has been identified. Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees said during a press conference Tuesday that the victim was Michael Theys Jr., 40, of Mineral Point, according to WJAC and WTAJ. Lees said they were able to identify...
Way Truth Life Radio’s “Summer Xplosion” coming to the 814
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ)— Enjoy an extraordinary musical experience with Way Truth Life Radio’s “Summer Xplosion!”. Newsboys, a Christian music band, will be bringing their Worldwide Revival Nights Tour right here to the 814. Playing at the Altoona Curve on June 19th, it is sure to be a...
Police: Cresson woman found with 6 bundles of heroin, two swords
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Cresson woman is facing felony drug charges after police said she was found with drug paraphernalia. Melissa Ray, 37, was arrested after Cambria County Probation contacted police on May 28 over items that were found in her apartment. Items such as a box of empty stamp bags, multiple syringes […]
Man wanted by Altoona police arrested in New Jersey while on the run
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man was arrested in New Jersey Thursday who Altoona police said was wanted. Robert Stevenson-Watts was captured by the United States Marshals Service. According to police, Stevenson-Watts had been on the run from Blair and Cambria County law enforcement for nearly a year since warrants were issued for his arrest […]
Punxsy Man Charged After Allegedly Harassing Individuals in Punxsutawney Borough
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is facing harassment and related charges following a dispute in Punxsutawney Borough Tuesday evening. Court records show the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 31-year-old David Edward Pierce Jr., of Johnsonburg, in District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock’s office on Wednesday, June 5.
Fatal Deer Vs. Motorcycle Accident
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees says a 75-year-old man has died after he was ejected from his motorcycle during a crash Saturday afternoon. Lees identified the motorcyclist as Robert Hazlett, of Export, Pa. Officials say the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Saturday along Four Mile Run Road in Westmoreland County.
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 […]
Johnstown Hosting Blacksmithing Conference
If you’re interested in Blacksmithing, Cambria County has the event for you over the next couple of days. Starting Today the 50th Anniversary of the Blacksmithing Conference is taking place at Peoples Natural Gas Park and Central Park in Downtown Johnstown. You’ll be able to see forging demonstrations and...
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners from Gloria Gates Care show why they joined the team
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Follow Gloria Gates CARE every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. on Studio 814 for Your Health Check. Studio 814’s Morgan Koziar sits down with Dawn McMahon and Jamie Plowman, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners at Gloria Gates Care on where patients can find them, why they joined the team, how it’s different from where they were before and why they decided to focus on Medicaid patients.
Behind America’s fastest growing sport: pickleball
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – The sport of “pickleball” has been around for nearly 60 years, but you’ve likely noticed it popping up over the past few years at a tennis court or local gym near you. “Everyone seems to love pickleball,” Gorilla House Gym owner Angela Ross said. “Pickleball is a growing sport.” In fact, […]
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