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Hours-long Altoona standoff ends with one last defiant act

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple police departments joined an hours-long standoff in Altoona Friday, which police said began with the suspect naked on his roof, according to the released criminal complaint. Justin Alan Loomis, 39, was allegedly seen by witnesses naked on his roof Nov. 6. When police arrived, they said they saw shards of […]

Altoona, PA · 5h

WTAJ

Altoona pizza shop shuts down after only 3 months open

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new Altoona pizza shop announced it’s already shutting down after just over three months in business. Noble Roman’s had its grand opening in downtown Altoona in the Center City Market July 27. Now, according to the shop owners, they will be closing permanently Monday, Nov. 9. The owners announced the […]

Altoona, PA · 23h

WTAJ

Drainage, utility work expected to cause delays in Cambria County

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Delays up to 15 minutes are possible as a drainage and utility work project begins in Cambria County this week. According to PennDOT, the work will start Monday, Nov. 9 along Route 756 (Bedford Street/Elton Road) between Vo-Tech Drive and Industrial Park Road in Geistown Borough and Richland Township. The […]

Cambria County, PA · 1d

Wellsboro Gazette

Cheapest gas stations in Johnstown

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Johnstown using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 4025 Crawford Ave, Northern Cambria, PA. - Price: $4.29. #3. Sheetz (tie) - Address: 139 S Main St, Carrolltown, PA. - Price:...

Johnstown, PA · 2h

WJAC TV

Johnstown’s Coney Island closes until further notice over reported electrical issue

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A popular downtown Johnstown restaurant has closed until further notice because of a reported electrical issue. Coney Island announced on Facebook that it was closing at 11 a.m., citing concerns for employee and customer safety. The owner said Penelec and Tercek Electric are investigating...

Johnstown, PA · 1h

everafterinthewoods.com

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Pennsylvania Is Packed With Italian Restaurants, But This Secret Gem Deserves Your Attention

In 1983, a fire wrecked the upper floors of a beloved restaurant building, and it was marked for demolition. Then one man stopped the bulldozers. He claimed the burned-out shell and saw an Italian dining room where everyone else saw rubble. His whole family spent ten years rebuilding it and...

Altoona, PA · 1d

WVNS

Sheetz announces special Veterans Day free meal and car wash offer

ALTOONA, PA (WVNS) – Sheetz is honoring veterans on Veterans Day with special deals. According to a press release, on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Sheetz is offering a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink to veterans and active-duty military personnel at any of its more than 850 […]

WTAJ

PIAA Football District Playoffs: Nov. 13-14

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The first round of the PIAA District playoffs has concluded, and now new matchups are on the horizon. After the first round, 20 teams remain, with some looking for district titles. Here is a look at the current lineup for the second round of high school football playoffs. District V Class […]

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Somerset denies Central Mountain district volleyball title, 3-0

CRESSON, Pa. – There was a postgame consensus all around, Saturday at Mount Aloysius College just was not Central Mountain’s day. The Lady Wildcat volleyball team could never find a rhythm in falling in the District 6 AAAA championship tilt by a 3-0 score to Somerset. The win...

Cresson, PA · 1d

wccsradio.com

STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR JACK IN ROBSON MURDER CASE

In Westmoreland County, Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio has set a new date for an update on the murder trial of Robert Patrick Jack, the 21-year-old accused of being the triggerman who shot and killed Alice Robson at her home outside of New Florence, in Saint Clair Township, in December of 2023. Jack is charged with criminal homicide, murder of the first and third degree, and conspiracy. His two co-defendants, Melissa Fox-Beacom and Matthew Bates, have already been convicted and sentenced to life in prison, but both have appealed. They claim Jack acted on his own and went mad when they tried to talk him out of shooting Robson.

New Florence, PA · 1d

WTAJ

Altoona VA to host Veterans Day ceremony, enrollment event

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day ceremony and enrollment event Nov. 10 in Altoona. The event will begin with a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by an outreach and enrollment event where veterans can learn about VA health care, benefits, and […]

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Sportsbeat: Week 11 – High school football scores and highlights for Nov. 6

(WTAJ) — Our eleventh week of Sportsbeat will be showcasing the first round of playoff high school football games! WTAJ covers some of the area’s best high school football games with special coverage every Friday at 11:10 p.m., only on Sportsbeat. Each week, there will also be a featured GAME OF THE WEEK. This week’s […]

Patton, PA · 2d

WSPA 7News

Veteran fighting for memorial honoring soldiers who died in lesser-known military tragedy

As years go by, some stories fade with time. However, one Altoona veteran is trying to honor his fellow lost service members who died in lesser-known military tragedies in the 1970’s. The event has since been called "The Forgotten 49."

WJAC TV

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'So excited:' Johnstown Christmas Tree returns to newly renovated Central Park

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Christmas Tree is back in the newly renovated Central Park in downtown Johnstown after a one-year hiatus. Last year, the tree was relocated to People's Natural Gas Park due to the renovations at Central Park. On Friday, volunteers were putting up what they...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

Pittsburgh's Public Source

Gambling problems in Pa. used to be near casinos. Now they’re everywhere.

“A lot of those people just didn't gamble on a regular basis until the online gambling came and now they have access to it 24/7,” said Elizabeth Lanza of Pennsylvania's Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling. The post Gambling problems in Pa. used to be near casinos. Now they’re everywhere. appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source . PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.

Pennsylvania · 10h

waynesburgsports.com

Men's wrestling lifts the curtain on 2026-27 campaign

ALTOONA, Pa. (Nov.6) – The Waynesburg University men's wrestling team opened the 2026-27 campaign with a dual match at Penn State Altoona on Friday. The Yellow Jackets fell 40-18 to the host Lions. Things started well for Waynesburg (0-1), as junior Ryland Parker (Ravenal, S.C. / Ashley Ridge) picked...

Waynesburg, PA · 2d

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Mountain Lion Backpack Program donates applesauce to students in need

In order to ensure that students have food, the Mountain Lion Backpack Program has asked for donations of applesauce cups. The competition-style drive will run through Nov. 20. There will be more donation opportunities in the future, not all of which will be food-related. “It’s food for students that need...

Altoona, PA · 16h

The Daily American

Conemaugh Township upset, North Star cruises in D5 football semifinals

Four Somerset County football teams competed in District 5 semifinal matchups, Friday, Nov. 6. Meyersdale earned its second straight District 5-1A title berth with a win over Windber. It will face fourth-seeded Northern Bedford County, which upset Conemaugh Township. Meanwhile, in Class 2A, North Star rolled to a semifinal victory over Everett. Avenging a loss Meyersdale tops Windber for return trip to District 5-1A title game Conemaugh Township falls to Northern Bedford County Junior quarterback Trace Baker threw touchdown passes of 82 and 80 yards, guiding the Black Panthers to a 34-21 upset over Conemaugh Township. The Black Panthers built a 20-7 lead at halftime. Northern Bedford extended its lead to 34-7, before Conemaugh Township tallied two fourth-quarter scores, setting the final. Conemaugh Township junior quarterback Greyson Studer completed 16 of 26 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns, including a 51-yard TD to Micah Murray and a 32-yard strike to Colton Shippey, who also added a rushing touchdown. Bryce Conn had six catches for 82 yards. Conemaugh Township, which played in the D5-1A title game last year, finished 8-3, its most wins in a season since 2018. "Our kids played hard and never gave up," Conemaugh Township coach Brandon

Somerset County, PA · 2d

WTAJ

Broad Top City veterans memorials rededicated ahead of Veterans Day

BROAD TOP CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two veterans memorials in Broad Top City were rededicated Saturday following restoration work ahead of Veterans Day. One memorial honors those who served in World War I, while the second recognizes veterans of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. The restoration was made possible through a nearly […]

Broad Top City, PA · 1d

sfuathletics.com