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Estate of fallen Blair County corrections officer files amended lawsuit
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The estate of Blair County Corrections Officer Rhonda Russell filed an amended lawsuit against Blair County, the city of Altoona and several people within the county’s corrections department. Russell was shot by an Altoona police officer attempting to stop the escape of prison inmate, Christopher Aikens, at Blair County Central Court […]
Altoona veteran reissued medals, ribbons after originals were lost
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ)– Friday was a special day for Specialist Aaron Corle as he was reissued his service medals and ribbons after his original ones had gone missing. Corle is an army veteran who served four years as a combat medic and served in Iraq and Korea. He last served in 2010. Corle was very […]
Cambria County man faces charges after allegedly hitting child
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Windber man is facing child endangerment charges after allegedly hitting a child. Matthew Washko, 42, was arrested after an 8th grader told her principal on May 6 that Washko had assaulted her, according to the criminal complaint. The victim told the principal that the alleged assault took place on […]
Young Arts Exhibit In Cambria County
Tonight was the opening reception of a Young Arts Exhibit in Cambria County. The Community Arts Center of Cambria County and Allied Artists are hosting the annual Greater Johnstown Young Artists Exhibit. It features artwork from 6th grade through 12th grade from school districts in Cambria and Somerset Counties. Students...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Clearfield and Cambria counties until 3 a.m. Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 2:34 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 a.m. for Clearfield and Cambria counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 2:33 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near...
Ashville Resident Ciara Garland Earns Spot on PennWest Spring 2024 Dean’s List
ASHVILLE, PA (05/10/2024) — Ciara Garland, a resident of Ashville, has been recognized for her outstanding academic achievement by earning a coveted spot on the Pennsylvania Western University Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2024. Garland joins over 3,100 students from Pennsylvania Western University who have been...
Historic Altoona building is open again: struggles to fill the empty space
In January a sprinkler head broke causing some flooding in part of the gable's building. The historic Altoona site at 1331 12th Street was then vacated and condemned by city officials which said there were concerns for the electrical system. A co-manager of the building says it was about a...
Cambria County man accused of threatening to shoot juvenile, cops
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Cambria County man is accused of threatening to shoot and kill multiple people and causing the Cambria County Christian School to go on a soft lockdown. Alberto Ortega Jr., 41, of Salix is facing multiple charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot several people including children, according to a […]
$100k going to Cambria County to combat flooding concerns
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $100,000 grant is coming to Cambria County to improve its levee system to mitigate flooding from Black Lick Creek. State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) announced the funding Wednesday following concerns that were discovered during a state agency inspection. Burns said he pursued help for Nanty Glo Borough to immediately fix […]
Central PA Autism Sensory Day & Walk on May 18th
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Central PA Autism Community (formerly known as the Blair County Autism Support Group/BCASG) is a group devoted to local support of people with autism spectrum diagnoses and their families, of any age. Our sensory friendly events are attended by families in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, and Huntingdon Counties. Our hopes are to create welcoming environments for families with children of Autism and special needs as well as bring about awareness of Autism within our communities.
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