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Williamsburg’s ‘Band of Brothers’: A century-long military family

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — As this year’s Veterans Week comes to a close, we’re highlighting a Blair County family whose military roots date back over 100 years. Williamsburg resident Jeffery Ellis spoke to WTAJ about the veterans of the Figurelle family, also of Williamsburg, who he dubbed the “Band of Brothers,” like the 2001 […]

Blair County, PA · 7h

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Kyuden Signs On to Run Homer City’s 4.4 GW Gas Plant. First Power Is Aimed at 2028.

Kyuden Energy Partners and Homer City Generation announced a long-term operations-and-maintenance agreement today, according to a company release provided to Energy News Beat. The full wire had not been posted as of this writing. The 4.4-gigawatt campus is under construction in Indiana County, Pa., on the site of a retired coal plant, with first power now aimed at the second quarter of 2028 — not 2027. We have reached out to their CEO for and interview, and are scheduling the appointment.

Indiana County, PA · 1d
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WTAJ

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Penn Highlands opens new Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has opened a new location for its Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the new location inside the Frank J. Pasquerilla Center, which is expected to help grow the program by providing more space, greater […]

Johnstown, PA · 2d

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Murder in the Winner’s Circle by M.J. Evans

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from Great Escapes Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. THE SECOND BOOK IN THE HARNESS RACING MYSTERY SERIES. A Birthday Celebration. A Champion Horse. A Deadly Toast. Alfred Wellington has everything he...

Ashville, PA · 1d
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WTAJ

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More than $500K awarded to nonprofits in counties across Central Pennsylvania

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) has awarded more than $500,000 to nonprofits in Bedford, Cambria, Somerset and Indiana counties. At the CFA’s annual Fall Grant Announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the foundation managed to fund at least a portion of 104 grant requests from the 157 received during […]

Bedford County, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

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'...saying thank you:' Annual Windber Veterans Day Parade honors local service members

WINDBER, Pa (WJAC) — In Somerset County, a Veteran's Day parade was held Wednesday morning in Windber. The parade route started near the Moose Lodge on Jackson Avenue to Park Plaza, continuing down Graham Avenue to Veteran's Park. Major Eric Bowser, who's an engineer officer in the United States...

Windber, PA · 2d

WJAC TV

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Award-winning journalist Jim Wentz donates decades of reporting to Blair County Historical

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Knowledge seekers in Blair County are now able to read about several decades worth of world and local history, as seen through the eyes of an award winning journalist who called the county home. Jim Wentz has donated the body of his life’s work...

Blair County, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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Bedford County to introduce Impaired Driving Court for repeat DUI offenses

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Impaired Driving Court will join the 57th Judicial District’s Treatment Court program this December to address repeat DUI offenses and improve public safety. The Impaired Driving Court will focus on offenders with multiple DUI offenses and preventing future impaired driving. It will operate as a separate docket alongside Bedford […]

Bedford County, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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‘Holiday Lights on the Lake’ returns, celebrating its 30th season through festive displays

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Holiday Lights on the Lake returns to Lakemont Park, spreading holiday cheer through nearly 200 light displays. Attendees will get to enjoy the festive displays, with favorites such as the Avenue of Trees and Tunnel of Lights to visit. Many different holiday activities, shopping, performances, and other […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

WJAC TV

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Johnstown City Council continues budget discussions

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Budget discussions continued at Thursday’s Johnstown City Council meeting. Establishing salaries for all elected officials and employees of the city for 2027 was among several ordinances on the agenda. With the proposed 2027 budget already in a deficit, councilman Nick Spinelli wanted council to...

Johnstown, PA · 8h

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PURCHASE LINE, NORTHERN CAMBRIA FALL SHORT IN PIAA VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY

Both Purchase Line and Northern Cambria bowed out of the PIAA 2A volleyball tournament with first round losses. Purchase Line dropped a tense five-setter to WPIAL third-place finisher Fort Cherry. The Red Dragons took the first set, 25-17, dropped the second and third by scores of 25-22 in both, then won the fourth, 25-23 before dropping the final frame, 15-11. Fort Cherry’s Emily Pfender cranked a kill for what appeared to be the game-winner, with her team surging out onto the court, but a net violation negated the point, so Pfender had to do it again, and did.

Northern Cambria, PA · 1d

Onward State

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No Refund Theatre Presents: ‘The Real Housewives Of Altoona’

A dinner party turned murder mystery.

Altoona, PA · 1d

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Pitt Dental Medicine Program Receives Over $9.4M for Rural Training

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9.4 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a program. This program trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited. The school announced November 9 that the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding will...

Johnstown, PA · 3d

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Blue Devils fly past Bald Eagles

In the first round of the playoffs, Bellwood-Antis football has shown that they are ready for whatever team is put on their schedule. On Friday night, the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils hosted Bald Eagle Area in the first round of the playoffs, where they dominated all game. On the offensive end of the field, the Blue Devils racked up 359 yards from scrimmage and managed to put 34 points on the board. Defensively, the Blue Devils held the Bald Eagles to 280 yards and only 10 points.

Bellwood, PA · 19h

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How To Pick A Fresh Christmas Tree From A Pennsylvania Tree Farm

Indiana County, Pennsylvania, calls itself the Christmas Tree Capital of the World. The title traces back to a local nursery that began shipping evergreens across the country in the early 1900s. I used to grab the first green tree I saw at a farm. Then mine started shedding needles before...

Indiana County, PA · 1d

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Adam Sheetz named new president, COO of family company

Adam Sheetz is advancing to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sheetz, effective January 1, 2027. Adam previously served as Sheetz’s Executive Vice President of Operations. (Courtesy of Sheetz) Adam Sheetz, the next generation of the family’s gas station and convenience store company, has been...

Altoona, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Clearfield County Commissioners vote to end salary freeze

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A salary freeze spanning several years is coming to an end for elected officials and row officers in Clearfield County. A 2 to 1 vote solidified the upcoming end of a salary freeze. County commissioners passed the motion for a pay increase for elected officials and row officers during their […]

Clearfield County, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

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Huntingdon County farmer, Marine vet named first recipient of Pa's veteran Ag award

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A special honor has been presented to one Huntingdon County farmer for his decades of military experience, as well as a family farming operation that has drawn national recognition. They wear a uniform to protect the land and then come home to work the...

Huntingdon County, PA · 3d

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Week 12 in D9 football: Class 1A Semis, Karns City at Westinghouse powered by Car-Mate Trailers

Four District 9 teams remain alive in the football postseason. Three play this week. While Punxsutawney gets its second straight weekend off as it awaits the District 6 champion next week in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A playoffs, two Class 1A semifinal games and the District 8/9 Class 2A Sub-Regional final make up Friday’s schedule.

Karns City, PA · 1d

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West Liberty Men's Wrestling Set for Big Dual Weekend

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The No. 13-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team faces a challenging weekend on the road and at home, beginning with a Friday night dual against No. 15 Pitt-Johnstown before returning to the Hilltop to host Western Colorado on Saturday evening at Kelly Theatre. The Hilltoppers...

West Liberty, WV · 1d