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Passenger Killed, Others Injured in Friday Morning Crash on Route 322 in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. — (EYT) — An area man was killed following a two-vehicle crash on Route 322 in Clearfield County early Friday morning. According to Clearfield-based State Police, the crash occurred on Rockton Mountain Highway (Route 322), in Union Township, Clearfield County, around 1:27 a.m. on Friday, May 17.
Clearfield teen now charged with homicide in shooting death of girl
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) — 14-year-old Aaron Klingensmith, criminally charged for the death of 12-year-old Ashlynn Niver, appeared in court Friday afternoon for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge David S. Meholick. Before witnesses were called, Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan P. Sayers moved to amend the charges against the teen. Count one of murder […]
Clearfield man pleads guilty to drug, firearms, and money laundering charges
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Clearfield County man pleaded guilty in federal court to narcotics, firearms and money laundering charges. Alexis Brolin Jr., 55, of Allport, pleaded guilty on Friday before United States Senior District Judge Kim R. Gibson to Counts two through five of the superseding indictment. In connection with the plea, Brolin was […]
'100 Mile Yard Sale' slated for July
Clearfield, Pa. — It's time to mark your calendars for the annual 100 Mile Yard Sale. The 100 Mile Yard Sale is an annual event that take place every July in Clearfield, Cameron, Elk, and Centre counties. This year's sale takes place on July 19-20, with headquarters once again located in Clearfield County. This yard...
Community comes together to pray for student injured in dirt bike accident
DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — A community is coming together and asking for prayers after a Jeff Tech student continues to battle a traumatic brain injury. On Thursday, May 16 people gathered outside of DuBois Penn Highlands for a worship ceremony and vigil to show their support for Nick Nicastro. Nick, who’s a senior, is currently […]
Western Pennsylvania impacted by increase in food insecurity
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Food insecurity is a term that means a person or family is worried about how they'll pay for food. A new report released by Feeding America shows that the need is going up. Area food banks, as well as homeless shelters, are seeing these needs reflected. A resident, who wanted to be identified as "MJ," is someone who has had to take advantage of the help that is available. She's staying at the Salvation Army's Family Caring Center in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood. Reflecting on her initial need to ask for help for her and her daughter, she...
State Police Calls: Cashback Stolen From Teen at Local Walmart
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Area state police responded to the following incidents:. PSP Punxsutawney received a report of a theft of lost or mislaid property at Walmart on State Route 119 in Young Township, Jefferson County, at 4:02 p.m. on Monday, May 13. Police say a victim requested...
Softball Game Preview: Elk County Catholic Leaves Home
Elk County Catholic is 0-10 against St. Marys since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Elk County Catholic Crusaders are on the road again to play the St. Marys Flying Dutch at 4:30 p.m. Elk County Catholic knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully St. Marys likes a good challenge.
DuBois-based State Police to Host Sobriety Checkpoint
JEFFERSON/CLEARFIELD CO., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in DuBois will hold an upcoming DUI checkpoint. DuBois-based State Police will hold the checkpoint sometime in the next 30 days within their patrol area which includes Clearfield and Jefferson counties. The focus will be on impaired drivers. Specific details on the...
TruCare Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease talks about Hepatitis C Awareness
STATE COLLEGE/DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — TruCare, a medical facility with locations in State College and in DuBois helps individuals in the community in regards to matters with internal medicine and infectious diseases. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, so bringing awareness to the condition is important. To help combat the stigma, and educate us about the testing and treatment options, Kathryn Bizzak, a Nurse Practitioner stopped by to share more. Kathryn demonstrated how a test is done instantly on our host, Morgan Koziar. One of the big misconceptions about the disease is that it’s fatal, however, with proper treatment, many patients can get a cure for Hepatitis C.
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