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Revolutionary War patriot to be honored in Friedens
FRIEDENS ― The Great Glades Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will gather at 2 p.m. Saturday to honor a Patriot of the American Revolution. The ceremony will be held at the Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery. The patriot, Casper Swank, was born in Germany in 1732. He...
Pennsylvania man sentenced for role in multi-drug trafficking operation
(WJET/WFXP)– A Pennsylvania resident was sentenced to prison for his role in selling drugs throughout the state’s western region. Blake Young, 35, of Johnstown, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, crack-cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine on May 10. According to court documents, Young’s […]
Police: Johnstown man breaks into apartment, leaves footprints in Cajun seasoning
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing felony burglary charges after police said he broke into and damaged a residence. Quasir Stephens, 21, was arrested after police were called to an apartment on reports of a break-in on May 6. When officers arrived, the victim told police that Stephens had entered through […]
The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra takes on the music of ‘Sting & The Police’
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra will be taking on the music of Sting and The Police during a special performance on Saturday, May 18th at the 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown. The show will begin at 7:30pm and doors will open one hour prior. This show is available for all ages and set to be adored by 80s music lovers and those who are hearing these hits for the first time. To learn more about this show and how to grab tickets, click here.
Blair County Airport Financial Report
The best year they had in at least 10 years. That’s what officials at one local airport are saying about last year even with a financial report saying they lost over $400 thousand dollars in 2023. A financial report states the Altoona-Blair County Airport had an operating loss of...
Johnstown building now housing game & hobby shop, studio space and wellness center
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A grand opening celebration was held Tuesday for the opening of another Johnstown business. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Bridge and Rising Studio and Lofts, located on Clinton Street. Owner Serena Bridges says the building was completely empty when she bought it several months...
Pa. man arrested in shooting death of 2 ponies: police
A Bedford County man was arrested after police said he was involved in the shooting death of two ponies. Waylon Cole Brennan, 25, has been charged with three counts of conspiracy – aggravated cruelty to animals. He is currently in Bedford County Prison with bail set at $300,000, according to WTAJ and the Altoona Mirror.
Softball Recap: Shade has no trouble against Ferndale
In what's become a running theme this season, Shade gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on the Ferndale Yellow Jackets with a sharp 13-3 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Shade considering their two-run performance the contest before. Tara...
Baseball Recap: Kaden Wyandt can't quite lead Bishop Guilfoyle over Chestnut Ridge
Bishop Guilfoyle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chestnut Ridge Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bishop Guilfoyle of the 8-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Popular Johnstown eatery seeking new ownership
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A popular Johnstown business is looking for new owners. The owners of Stadium Pub & Grille announced on Monday the decision to put the business up for sale due to health issues. They say it wasn't an easy decision but that it is time for...
JSO Community Strings perform spring concert 'A Trip Around the World'
The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra Community Strings will present a spring concert Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St. David’s Lutheran Church. The orchestra, under the direction of Beth Pile, has been rehearsing for seven weeks. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. The concert will include fun music from all...
Update: Expect marble-sized hail with thunderstorms in Somerset County Saturday
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 7:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m. for Somerset County. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 55 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches). "At 7:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 14...
Johnstown Holiday Inn Express, Suites sold
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pasquerilla Enterprises L.P. announced that the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Johnstown was sold. The building, located at 1440 Scalp Avenue, was sold to Plamondon Hospitality Partners, a hotel company. The sale is being financed through Somerset Trust Company and 1st Summit Bank. “The Holiday Inn Express and Suites has served […]
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