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Pennsylvania man indicted by federal jury for possessing methamphetamine
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Curwensville man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown for violating a federal narcotics law. Jason Lentz, 30, was indicted after allegedly possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in January 2024. The law provides for a total sentence of not less than […]
Police investigate after lambs shot and killed in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police are investigating after two lambs were allegedly shot and killed. Troopers were called to a home on Verns Road in Ferguson Township in Clearfield County Thursday, May 9. It was discovered that two lambs were shot and killed sometime between 8:45 and 9 p.m. the day prior. Anyone […]
Punxsutawney Phil’s pups given weather-inspired names
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club announced the names of baby groundhogs on Mother’s Day. The female pup was named Sunny, and the boy will be known as Shadow. The family of four lives in an enclosure at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library in downtown Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Show's over for northern lights in Western Pennsylvania
The northern lights put on a show over the weekend in Western Pennsylvania — but that could be the end of it. Shannon Hefferan, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said as of now, there’s nothing projected around here in the future. Late Friday and early...
'A unique environment:' Small College WS returns to DuBois; organizers discuss impact
DUBOIS, Pa (WJAC) — This week, twenty college baseball and softball teams will compete in a four-day tournament within the city of DuBois in hopes of beating teams from all across the country. Officials say the tournament's impact extends beyond the field. Hundreds of baseball and softball players have...
'Two keys, one Hummer:' Local Vo Tech student awarded with new vehicle
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Two keys, one Hummer. Two senior students at Admiral Peary Area Vocational School won the chance to receive a 2006 Hummer H3. Throughout the year, students are awarded and recognized with tickets for positive acts at school. On Tuesday, Julie Birchall, of Northern Cambria,...
Campaign to plug abandoned wells saves lives, creates prosperity
Western Pennsylvania was recently the site of a significant achievement, the plugging of the 200th abandoned or orphaned gas well in the state over the last 14 months. That's more wells than the state was able to plug over the prior nine years. This accomplishment was more than just a numbers game, however. It represents a commitment by federal and state governments to environmental stewardship, public health, and sustainable and responsible economic growth. ...
Baseball Game Preview: Punxsutawney Hits the Road
Punxsutawney and Clearfield are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2016, but likely not for long. The Punxsutawney Chucks will head out on the road to challenge the Clearfield Bison at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Punxsutawney is looking to tack on another W to their 12-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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