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Johnstown Hosting Blacksmithing Conference
If you’re interested in Blacksmithing, Cambria County has the event for you over the next couple of days. Starting Today the 50th Anniversary of the Blacksmithing Conference is taking place at Peoples Natural Gas Park and Central Park in Downtown Johnstown. You’ll be able to see forging demonstrations and...
LHER summer camps registration now open
Registration is open for summer camps at Laurel Highlands Education and Robotics, at the LHER's Collaborative Space, 150 Old Ridge Road, Rear Lower Level, Hollsopple. Summer camps provide a unique and fun way to expose students to STEM programs, developing skills, and potentially spark interest in technology careers, according to Michele Lamkin, president of Laurel Highlands Education and Robotics Inc.
Ebensburg salon opens with haircut fundraiser to benefit Humane Society
Sunday afternoon marked the grand opening of a new Ebensburg Cuts N’ Stuff location. Salon owner Tracey Napotnik said instead of celebrating the opening by focusing solely on the salon, she wanted to make a difference. Napotnik said that when the Cuts N’ Stuff team heard that the Humane...
Allegheny Portage Railroad to host van tour
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Allegheny Portage Railroad will be hosting a four-hour van tour that will follow the canal basins. The tour, which is free to the public, is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. and will leave from the visitor center, located at 733 Lake Road. The tour will follow […]
Special season comes to a close for North Star in PIAA 2A baseball semifinals
CRESSON — It didn't take long for defending PIAA Class 2A champion Bald Eagle Area to erase a 1-run deficit against North Star in the state semifinals on Monday at Mount Aloysius College. The Eagles tallied five runs in the top of the second and cruised to an 11-3 victory, ending a memorable season for the Cougars. ...
DelGrosso’s Park shows appreciation for emergency service workers
TIPTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — To show their appreciation for emergency service workers, DelGrosso’s Park recognized them Sunday with a free all-day fun pass. To gain free entry to the park, emergency service personnel could provide a valid ID or proof of affiliation. Anyone whose profession is recognized by the State of Pennsylvania under Emergency Services […]
Diamond Recap | Hot start for the Eagles sends them back to the 2A title game
CRESSON (WTAJ) — A hot start for the Eagles bats Monday propelled Bald Eagle back to the 2A title game as the Eagles beat North Star 11-3. Senior Tayten Yoder came up big in the moment, driving in two runs, while pitching 6.2 innings, allowing 2 earned runs. Last June Bald Eagle run-ruled Mount Union […]
'We get to be the teacher:' Ken Lantzy All Stars host clinic for local youth players
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — It's that time of year again. The Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic gets underway at the end of the week, but before the area's best football players compete, and the best band members perform, Tuesday night was about giving back. The next generation of athletes were...
Good Samaritan's Vehicle Stolen From I-195 Crash Scene In Jackson Township, State Police Say
A state police spokesperson said the driver saw a silver Volkswagen overturned on the side of I-195 East at around 3:47 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5. The crash happened near milepost 21 in Jackson Township. The good Samaritan got out of his vehicle to help the people in the Volkswagen....
Man wanted by Altoona police arrested in New Jersey while on the run
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man was arrested in New Jersey Thursday who Altoona police said was wanted. Robert Stevenson-Watts was captured by the United States Marshals Service. According to police, Stevenson-Watts had been on the run from Blair and Cambria County law enforcement for nearly a year since warrants were issued for his arrest […]
Human remains found near Pa. river identified
A human skull that was discovered near a Cambria County river last month has been identified. Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees said during a press conference Tuesday that the victim was Michael Theys Jr., 40, of Mineral Point, according to WJAC and WTAJ. Lees said they were able to identify...
SUV Driver Wanted After Bicyclist Killed In Jackson Township Hit-And-Run Crash: Prosecutors
Jackson Township police responded to the crash on Farmingdale Road at around noon on Sunday, June 9, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. Investigators said a 2017 Audi A4 swerved left to avoid crashing head-on into a red SUV. The Audi struck a bicyclist in the...
Carley Awtey earns first win on Allied Milk Producers Night at Jennerstown Speedway
It was Allied Milk Producers Night at Jennerstown Speedway on Saturday night, featuring 6-division action. In the Ron's Collision Center Street Stocks, Mel Wilt started on the pole and led the first nine laps of the feature. However, Rick Meehleib made the pass for the lead with 10 to go. A lap later, Wilt...
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