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PSP: Johnstown man resisted arrest, poured water on drugs during traffic stop
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bail was denied for a Johnstown man on Monday after he was caught with drugs during a traffic stop, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Christo Landburg-Parker, 37, was booked on May 20 after being pulled over by state police around 8 a.m. Troopers said they were on traffic patrol […]
POLICE: Wanted Somerset County man found hiding in crawl space
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A wanted Stoystown man was arrested after police found him hiding in a crawl space during a search of a home. Sean Carothers, 49, is facing drug charges after officers found meth, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a home where he was hiding, according to the criminal complaint. On May […]
Street in downtown Johnstown to close for several days
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that a street in Johnstown will be closing due to events being hosted in the area. Napoleon Street/Route 403 between Market Street and Walnut Street in downtown Johnstown will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29 until 4 […]
‘Liability’ to ‘tremendous asset’: How Johnstown’s Stonycreek River has gone from toxic mine drainage to recreational hub
For Jason Albert, whitewater kayaking is a form of therapy. Albert, 38, of Oak Ridge, N.J., has been kayaking since 2017. This is his first season back on the water following a two-year recovery from a car accident that hurt his back. “There’s a lot of people that have come...
Cambria County High Speed Police Chase
Authorities in Cambria County say a Summerhill woman is behind bars after leading police on a high-speed chase Wednesday evening. Police say the incident began around 7:15 p.m. when an officer with the East Conemaugh Borough police department approached a vehicle at the Water Works Car Wash. Authorities say the...
Somerset County man accused of attempting to rape minor
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County man is facing charges after he was accused of attempting to rape an underage girl. Travis Taresco, 27, of Hooversville is accused of assaulting a minor when she was around the age of 11, according to the criminal complaint. On Feb. 24, 2023, troopers from Pennsylvania State […]
Jackson Township to Host Second Master Plan Public Hearing
Jackson Township will host its second public hearing to discuss the ongoing ten-year review of its Master Plan. The meeting will be held on Monday, May 20th at 5:30 pm before the regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting. This week’s hearing will focus on the state mandated climate change and affordable...
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra rocks First Summit Arena
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra rocked the First Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial to close out their 95th concert season. Saturday night, the Orchestra collaborated with the rock symphony band Jeans ‘N Classics to perform some of the biggest hits of 70’s rock band The Police and hits from […]
PennDOT announces closures on Johnstown Expressway
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced ramp closures on State Route-PA 56, also known as the Johnstown Expressway. From Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24, the westbound ramp from U.S. 219 South and the eastbound ramp onto U.S. 219 South will be closed. A traffic detour using Solomon […]
Weather alert issued for gusty showers in Cambria and Somerset counties Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:43 p.m. on Friday for gusty showers until 7:30 p.m. for Cambria and Somerset counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a line of gusty showers along a line extending from...
Weather alert for fog in part of Pennsylvania until Monday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:03 a.m. for fog until 9 a.m. for Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton and Franklin counties. "Patchy dense valley fog will reduce visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile through the mid morning, prime...
Softball Game Recap: Windber Takes a Loss
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Windber's offense. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (10-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss continues a trend for them in their matchups with Berlin Brothersvalley: they've now lost five in a row.
Local gym owner finds renewed focus after competing in first bodybuilding competition
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A local gym owner recently did something she never expected to when she entered a bodybuilding competition in Ohio. From running a gym for 12 years, to helping clients like the Johnstown Tomahawks reach peak performance, Kelly Morgan knows fitness. But at 52, Morgan took...
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