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Cambria County bridges dedicated to local veterans
Two Cambria County bridges were dedicated Thursday to local veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This morning a ceremony held in downtown Johnstown honored the life and service of Captain Raymond Callahan Jr. The bridge, carrying Route 403 over the Conemaugh River between the city of Johnstown...
More police needed to combat homeless crime, Rep. Burns calls on Governor
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – State Rep. Frank Burns is calling on Governor Shapiro to open a state police substation in Johnstown, citing concern over high crime related to the homeless population. In an open letter to the governor, Rep. Burns, D-Cambria County, described a pressing need and that the Johnstown law enforcement systems is “seriously […]
Johnstown to host ‘Squonkapalooza’ festival
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Johnstown is gearing to celebrate Pennsylvania’s favorite cryptid and is ready to turn some frowns upside down! Squonkapalooza, a celebration for the Squonk, is planned for Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The palooza will take place in the Central Park and will offer a “fun-filled” cryptid carnival […]
Organizers prepare for weeklong Juneteenth celebration in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A celebration of Juneteenth is kicking off Thursday evening in Johnstown. Event organizers say this is one of the largest celebrations of Juneteenth in the state. Organizers say most of the events will be taking place around Central Park, except for a concert starting at...
FD: Repairs made, water restored to Gallitzin Borough
UPDATE: All repairs have been made and water was restored, according to the Gallitzin Fire Company. CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Gallitzin Fire Company announced that, due to a water main break, multiple areas of the borough may be without water. The water main break happened early Thursday morning and will affect the following […]
Windber Borough secures $15M for sewer line replacement
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Windber Borough Council voted on Tuesday to pursue $15 million for sewer line replacement as well as seek a $10 million grant. The $15 million was secured to replace 33,000 linear feet of aging sewer lines. The borough said they just needed some help from the state to make […]
Philadelphia-based stir-fry and salad eatery to open in Stark County
Honeygrow — a Philadelphia-based fast casual eatery focusing on stir-fries and salads — is opening its first Stark County location later this summer. The restaurant will be located in the plaza at 4537 Everhard Road NW in Jackson Township, next to Biggby Coffee. CEO Justin Rosenberg launched the...
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