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Cambria Coroner’s office unveils new protective rescue gear
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Coroner’s Office is now fully prepared for any incident they might be called to. On Wednesday, Coroner Jeff Lees held a press conference to display the new uniforms that he and his staff will now wear. “It’s not too often that I get to stand at this podium with […]
3 Somerset-area workers killed along Interstate 83 memorialized at construction site
A memorial was placed along Interstate 83 in York County where three men from Somerset and Cambria counties died April 17 while working on the highway. The three men were employed with CriLon Corp. of Somerset and working on a PennDOT project. Construction accident:Road workers killed on York roadway were...
Indiana's buzzsaw of pitchers ends Central Valley baseball's season
WEXFORD — After coming into the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs as the No. 8 seed and finishing second in its respective section, Central Valley ran into a buzzsaw of pitchers Wednesday night as the Warriors fell to Indiana 4-1 in the first round at North Allegheny High School. “You...
JPD: Johnstown woman attempted to light duplex on fire, lied to officers
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown woman is facing charges after she allegedly attempted to light a duplex on fire that had several juveniles inside. Sereda Ritter, 36, is facing arson charges after she got into an argument with a man and then lit his mattress on fire, according to the criminal complaint. On Tuesday, […]
How Barr-Reeve's Karlye Graber became one of the the best softball pitchers in SW Indiana
MONTGOMERY, Ind. — There's a billboard in town featuring all of Barr-Reeve High School's senior athletes. That includes Karlye Graber. Over the last few seasons, she's been the ace of one of the best softball teams in Class A. She was a key figure in the Vikings winning back-to-back sectional titles. Multiple area softball players and coaches have high praise for Graber because while her go-to pitch is a curveball, her rise balls are as good as anyone.
Spongy Moth Spraying Planned in Two Centre Region Townships
Two Centre Region townships are planning an aerial spray to control the invasive spongy moth. Ferguson and Patton townships will use a low-flying helicopter to spray select areas with BtK insecticide on Sunday, May 19, or Monday, May 20, depending on weather conditions. Ferguson Township wrote in a news release that spraying would occur between 4 and 9 a.m., while Patton Township is planning for it to take place between 4 and 7 a.m. BtK is a naturally occurring bacterium that produces a protein crystal which releases a toxin in the gut of spongy moth caterpillars. According to Purdue University Extension, BtK...
911: Crews respond to early morning fire in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County authorities say multiple crews responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning on the 300 block of Highland Ave in the city of Johnstown. According to the Cambria County dispatchers, the fire was reported just before 7:45 AM Tuesday. No injuries were reported,...
Cambria County nurses see major improvement in shortage since pandemic peak
Four years ago, nurses and other medical professionals were working on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. This – taking a toll on many – resulting in extreme nurse shortages across the country. According to a report by the United States Chamber of Commerce there is still a...
Five Central Pa counties awarded over $200k for senior community centers
(WTAJ) — Huntingdon, Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Jefferson County are among the 45 senior community centers that will be receiving grants to ensure older adults are supported in familiar, local places with services to stay healthy and connected to their communities. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced on Tuesday, May 14 that 45 Senior Community […]
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