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Here's where road work will start along Route 403 on April 1
Motorists should expect minor delays as road work starts Monday along two separate sections of state Route 403, according to a release from PennDOT’s District 9 office. Union contract:Somerset County Commissioners and largest union in county ratify 3-year contract. Hooversville. A concrete barrier and temporary traffic signals will be...
Where and how to safely watch the April 8 total solar eclipse in Somerset County
SOMERSET ― Unless cloud cover obscures our view, Somerset County can expect about 95% of the sun to be covered by the moon during the April 8 total solar eclipse, according to information from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Life savers:Teamwork and training saved visitor's life in...
'It means a lot:' Windber students rally to donate over 1,000 items to local pantry
Students at Windber Area High school in Somerset County recently came together to give back to peers in need. The Windber High School Student Council ran a food drive that donated over one thousand items to the Windber Pantry Packs program. Student Council President Molly Birkhimer says after a slow...
Driver in deadly Bedford Co. crash pleads guilty to summary offenses, ordered to pay fine
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The man charged for his role in a deadly Bedford County crash that claimed the life of a teenager has reportedly pleaded guilty to multiple summary offenses in the case and has been ordered to pay an $850 fine. Last March, police charged Jeffrey...
Johnstown man sentenced for conspiring to sell cocaine
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man will spend the next half-decade behind bars for conspiring to sell cocaine. Clinton Dudley, 36, was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday to 60 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine. PREVIOUS […]
Our Community, Your Stories: The deadly Air East Airlines crash at the Johnstown Airport
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — WJAC is celebrating 75 years of broadcasting. To mark this anniversary, the news department is going deep into our extensive film archive. Over the course of the next several months, we will be rediscovering stories that we covered decades ago, many of which have since been forgotten.
Jackson Township to Purchase 114 Acres of Land to Prevent Development
Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Council have announced they are planning to purchase a 114.3-acre tract of land from the Jackson Township School District in order to save it from being developed as well as to assist the public school district with much-needed funding. The land,...
Three taken to hospital after fire in Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Three people, including two police officers, had to be taken to the hospital following a house fire in Somerset County. According to the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services, crews were called to a home on the 400 Block of Clark Street in Somerset Borough around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
Here's where to join in a solar eclipse watch party around Somerset County
Several places in and around Somerset County are planning to host events to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here’s a list of the local events so far; we will add to this listing if more events are announced. Mary S. Biesecker Public Library, 230 S. Rosina...
Local growers invited to attend Ebensburg Farmer’s Market
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Local growers are being invited to apply to become a vendor at the upcoming Ebensburg Farmer’s Market. The Ebensburg Main Street Partnership organizes the community farmer’s market each year from early July to mid-September at Penn Eben Park. This year, the market will run from July 6 until Sept. 21 […]
Costco's popular food court soon to require membership
JACKSON TWP. – The same day the sun disappears in the afternoon sky, so too will the ability of non-members to stroll into Costco to take advantage of its $1.50 lunch. That's because the warehouse club, with a newish location at 4953 Huckleberry St. NW, will require a membership to anyone who wishes to order at its food court.
60 employers to attend job fair in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An upcoming job fair in Bedford County will give attendees the chance to talk with over 60 different employers. The job fair will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd at the Bedford County Fairgrounds (729 W Pitt Street). There is no cost to attend and it’s being hosted by the […]
Somerset County primary should be a quiet one
SOMERSET ― The 2024 primary election will be a quiet one for Somerset County. The only local race is chairman of the Somerset County Republican Committee. Guy Berkebile is the only candidate. The primary will occur on April 23. The last day to register to vote is April 8....
Concerns raised over Phoenix Volunteer Fire department finances
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)– New questions are being raised over how the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Company handles its finances. These concerns come as the fire company is requesting more funding from the borough to purchase a new fire engine. Volunteer firefighters filled the room on March 14 at the Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting. Many were there […]
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