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Somerset fends off Bedford in District 5/8/9 Class 3A baseball semifinals
SOMERSET — For the second time in three seasons, Somerset will play for a District 5/8/9 Class 3A baseball championship. The top-seeded Golden Eagles rallied then held off No. 2 Bedford 5-3 in Thursday's semifinal at Somerset. "We knew coming into the game that Bedford was a scrappy team,"...
Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council talks ‘Music in the Burg’ Summer Concert Series
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council is hosting the ‘Music in the Burg’ free summer concert series. You can bring your family out for these performances at Canal Basin Park in Hollidaysburg. The free summer concert series kicks off with ‘The Reigning Queen of...
Go Red for Women dinner, fashion show held in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The annual Blair County Go Red for Women dinner and fashion show was held on Thursday at the Blair County Convention Center. The event is meant to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. It’s the number one killer in women and causes 1 in 3 deaths each year. Among females 20 […]
Erie SeaWolves drop fourth straight game to Altoona in extra inning dual, 4-3
ERIE, PA (WJET)– The Erie SeaWolves battled the Altoona Curve on Saturday. Erie was unable to score a run until Hao-Yu Lee hit a homer in the 6th inning. The SeaWolves fought their way back to a tied game and pushed it into extra innings. Ultimately the Erie SeaWolves fell to the Curve 4-3 in […]
Man pleads no contest in Wyoming crash that killed Sylvan Hills students in 2023, mother looks toward healing
It’s been nearly 16 months since five Sylvan Hills students were killed in a car crash that happened as the group was driving back from Wyoming. But just this week, one parent of a teen killed said her healing can finally begin.
Mike Iuzzolino takes over Sewickley Academy boys basketball program
Altoona native Mike Iuzzolino’s has had a distinguished basketball career. Iuzzolino’s proficiency on the basketball court has taken him all over the globe. Most recently, he worked for eight years on the Robert Morris men’s basketball staff, including the last three as associate head coach. Iuzzolino, 56,...
Erie SeaWolves win big over Altoona in series finale, 12-5
ERIE, PA (WJET)–The Erie SeaWolves looked to snap their four-game losing streak on Sunday. They faced the Altoona Curve in their series finale. Erie’s best offensive inning was in the 5th. The SeaWolves went on a rally and scored six runs to take the lead. Erie then went on to win 12-5 to wrap their […]
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in part of Pennsylvania Sunday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:54 p.m. in effect until 9:45 p.m. for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton and Somerset counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 8:50 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along...
Two Arrested In Blair County On Multiple Charges
Two people are behind bars in a Blair County after a minor was allegedly found living in deplorable conditions. On Friday police arrested 24 year old Isaiah Shumac and 36 year old Filicia Hollen at their Altoona home. Police say multiple drugs and paraphernalia were found inside the residence, as...
Crafter, Lavonne Falbo shows us how to create resin jewelry & talks about upcoming workshops
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Our favorite crafty gal, and partner with Statement Designs, Lavonne Falbo stopped by to demonstrate how resin jewelry is made. Lavonne has created a series of workshops so that the public can attend and learn about how much fun crafting can be! She’s with you, walking you through the entire process of creating these amazing pieces.
Foot of Ten Elementary parents notified of E. Coli exposure
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Hollidaysburg Area School District has alerted parents to an E. Coli exposure on Tuesday at Foot of Ten Elementary School. E. Coli is a bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals that can cause gastrointestinal illnesses. In the notice, parents are told to take their […]
North Star topples Tussey Mountain to earn 3rd straight D5-2A title berth
FERRELLTON — The runs came in bunches for the North Star baseball team in its District 5 Class 2A baseball semifinal contest against Tussey Mountain on Wednesday. The top-seeded Cougars scored nearly all the runs they would need in the bottom of the first inning to topple the fourth-seeded Titans 9-3. North Star junior Andy Retassie hit a leadoff single off Tussey Mountain starter Camden Chilcote. Senior Cayden Turner followed with a single of his own advancing Retassie to third with no one out. A stolen base by Turner put runners at second and third. Retassie would score the game’s first run on a passed ball that also allowed Turner to reach third. He would score on a Conner Yoder sacrifice fly.
Warm Wednesday with strong storm potential this afternoon
A dry but warm start to your Thursday as temperatures start in the 60s. A warm southwest wind and sunshine will allow high temperatures to climb into the mid and upper 80s this afternoon. We are tracking the potential for strong to severe storms to develop this afternoon. Timing will be after the 2 PM time and continue into the early evening. Main threats will be damaging wind gusts upwards of 60 mph and hail. With the high humidity levels, storms will bring with heavy downpours. Be sure to stay weather aware this afternoon.
Lily George signs with Division I Long Island University for rugby
CRESSON, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn Cambria’s Lily George just started playing rugby back in March of 2023. She admittedly wasn’t the greatest player on the field back then. “When I first started, I couldn’t even properly tackle when I wanted to in my first game,” George said. “I just kind of stood there really lost […]
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