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Altoona VA to host Veterans Day ceremony, enrollment event

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day ceremony and enrollment event Nov. 10 in Altoona. The event will begin with a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by an outreach and enrollment event where veterans can learn about VA health care, benefits, and […]

Altoona, PA · 1d

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Red Wolves Fall at Washington and Jefferson

WASHINGTON, Pa. – The Saint Francis University football team faced a tough challenge Saturday afternoon, falling 63-0 to Washington & Jefferson College at Cameron Stadium. The Presidents, who entered the game ranked among the top teams in the Presidents' Athletic Conference, jumped out to a 35-0 first-quarter lead and added 28 more points before halftime. Washington & Jefferson finished with 525 yards of total offense, including 360 on the ground.

Loretto, PA · 16h

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Amtrak Opens a Winter Fare Sale

Amtrak opened a Winter Wanderlust sale on November 5. The sale page says travelers can save up to 30 percent on routes nationwide. The terms on the same page say the discount is at least 30 percent off the Flex fare. Tickets must be booked from November 5 through November 12, for travel from December 1, 2026, through March 14, 2027. Two blackout stretches are excluded. This sale is separate from the Thanksgiving booking notice already on the site.

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Landlords fined $15,000 for code enforcement violations in Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona homes and buildings owned by groups from New Jersey were targeted for code violations, leading to $15,000 in fines. According to the City, 15 summary citations were filed by code enforcement for continued noncompliance with rental property violations. On Thursday, Nov. 5, during codes court, Magisterial District Judge Ben Jones […]

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Sportsbeat: Week 11 – High school football scores and highlights for Nov. 6

(WTAJ) — Our eleventh week of Sportsbeat will be showcasing the first round of playoff high school football games! WTAJ covers some of the area’s best high school football games with special coverage every Friday at 11:10 p.m., only on Sportsbeat. Each week, there will also be a featured GAME OF THE WEEK. This week’s […]

Patton, PA · 1d

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Meyersdale tops Windber for return trip to District 5-1A title game

MEYERSDALE — Junior Caleb Sines rushed for 110 yards and scored two total touchdowns as second-seeded Meyersdale avenged a regular season loss to third-seeded Windber 21-14 in a District 5-1A football semifinal, Friday, Nov. 6. "This feels really good, especially to get them back after they beat us in the regular season," said Sines. "To get Cooper (Porter) back against the team that hurt him and see him score a touchdown, this feels really nice. Now, we are just going to try and do what we did last year." Playoff highlights District 5 semifinals, Pa. high school football live scores Comprehensive coverage Complete Somerset County high school football coverage for 2026 Porter has not played since the first half of the Week 4 matchup against the Ramblers, sustaining a knee injury in the contest. He returned Friday night and made an impact. Porter played defense for much of the contest, but when senior Spencer Whitfield suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter, Porter stepped in on offense. He rushed for 34 yards on eight carries and scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown with 5:52 left in the game to extend Meyersdale's lead. "That was pretty unexpected," Meyersdale coach Ryan

Meyersdale, PA · 1d

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Annual police recognition turkey dinner held in Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A heartwarming tradition returned for its 57th year in a row. The yearly police recognition turkey dinner was held at the Juniata VFW to honor police officers, both past and present, for their service. The free dinner served as a thank you for local law enforcement officers. Debra Francis, the organizer, […]

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McConnellsburg Tops Conemaugh Township for District 5 Class A Title

McConnellsburg 3, Conemaugh Twp 1: The top-ranked Spartans beat the second-ranked Conemaugh Township Indians in the District 5 championship match Nov. 5 at Bedford High School. Hoyt Glenn put the Spartans ahead 1-0 six minutes into the match. Callen Mellott played a short corner to Ethan Lang, who sent the...

Mcconnellsburg, PA · 1d

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Somerset denies Central Mountain district volleyball title, 3-0

CRESSON, Pa. – There was a postgame consensus all around, Saturday at Mount Aloysius College just was not Central Mountain’s day. The Lady Wildcat volleyball team could never find a rhythm in falling in the District 6 AAAA championship tilt by a 3-0 score to Somerset. The win...

Cresson, PA · 14h

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Docs: Bishop McCort aims to revise lawsuit against LHAC as PIAA & 6 schools push back

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Bishop McCort Catholic Academy is asking to revise its lawsuit against schools in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and the PIAA as the PIAA and six school districts are pushing back. The filings mark another procedural step in the case. A judge gave the defendants...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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Officials break ground on next phase of Hershey West End project

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Milton Hershey School just broke ground on the next phase of the Hershey West End development project. According to the Milton Hershey School, earlier today, officials broke ground on Phase J of the Hershey West End development project. This phase includes plans for a community featuring 138 for-sale units. This […]

Hershey, PA · 1d

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Ligonier Valley warms up, tops Riverside in 1st WPIAL home playoff game

Ligonier Valley started slowly in its first WPIAL home football playoff game. But, as longtime Rams coach Roger Beitel says, like Novocaine, if you give it time, it will work. The seventh-seeded Rams needed some time to warm up to the atmosphere, the rainy conditions and No. 10 Riverside before posting a 35-21 victory Friday night in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs in the mud at Weller Field.

Ligonier, PA · 1d

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Susquehanna basketball opens with road win over Saint Francis

Loretto, Pa. — Susquehanna opened its men’s basketball season with a 101-93 win over Saint Francis on Friday at DeGol Arena. Bryce Rollerson opened the scoring with a layup just 21 seconds into the contest off an assist from KJ Carson. Saint Francis responded with a pair of baskets to take an early 4-2 advantage before Carson Rhodes and Jovany Philistin traded baskets to even the score at 4-4. Both teams continued to exchange baskets throughout the opening minutes, with neither side able to establish significant separation. Susquehanna began to find its rhythm offensively midway through the first half, using contributions throughout the lineup to build some breathing room. Mikey Cumbo then provided a spark off the bench, scoring on a layup before adding another basket in the paint. His offensive production helped Susquehanna maintain its advantage as the Red Flash continued to apply pressure. The River Hawks received additional contributions from Logan Shaw and Logan Rhoades, who each found opportunities around the basket. Rhoades converted a layup off a Cumbo assist to push the lead to 34-29, while Cumbo continued to attack the paint to keep the Saint Francis defense occupied. Susquehanna carried a 45-40 advantage into halftime after

Selinsgrove, PA · 1d

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New treat dispenser offers dogs a tasty snack at Bark Bedford Park

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new dog biscuit dispenser outside the Discover Bedford County Welcome Center is helping support a future community dog park while giving dogs a tasty treat. The Bark Bedford Dog Biscuit Dispenser, located at 131 S. Juniata St. in Bedford, raises funds for the development of Bark Bedford Park, a […]

Bedford County, PA · 1d

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Spinning into new beginnings: Iron Rail Records aims to bring something new to Juniata

Two local entrepreneurs have come up with a new business idea that aims to provide music, creativity and a sense of community. While a record store may offer music and a bookstore may offer stories, Todd and Jessica Bennett aim to do something more. They want to provide a place for people to discover new interests, gain new skills and bring people together through creativity.

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Veteran fighting for memorial honoring soldiers who died in lesser-known military tragedy

As years go by, some stories fade with time. However, one Altoona veteran is trying to honor his fellow lost service members who died in lesser-known military tragedies in the 1970’s. The event has since been called "The Forgotten 49."

Altoona, PA · 1d

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McDowell sets team records, then walks off Altoona in PIAA playoff game

When Chase Carrick took the handoff, he saw the gap. Seconds later, he was running toward his bench to celebrate with his teammates. Carrick scored on a 10-yard run in double overtime as McDowell outlasted Altoona 47-41 in a PIAA Class 6A subregional football game on Friday, Nov. 6, at James Conner Field. “I just wanted to get some yards after they didn’t score,” said Carrick. “When I saw the gap opened up I knew I was gone. I wasn’t going to mess it up.” McDowell (8-3) moves on to another PIAA subregional next week at State College after the Little Lions beat Erie High 55-0. More: District 10 football standings More: General McLane wins football rematch with Harbor Creek in District 10 Class 4A semifinals McDowell survived a pair of wild overtime periods. The Trojans had the ball first in overtime but couldn’t score any points as Altoona (6-5) picked off a pass on fourth down. With McDowell’s back against the wall, Joel Pulliam forced a fumble and Deonte Flemings fell on it to give the Trojans new life. Altoona had the ball to start the second overtime, but the McDowell defense forced another fumble with Braylon Green falling

Altoona, PA · 1d

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Community luncheon honors Bedford County veterans

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Veterans Affairs Office held a veterans appreciation luncheon on Friday in Bedford County. Veterans had the opportunity to receive a free meal and connect with members of the community. Organizers said having the luncheon is a great way to give back to veterans...

Bedford County, PA · 1d

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Northern Cambria, PA · 2d

PURCHASE LINE, NORTHERN CAMBRIA TO MEET FOR D6 VOLLEYBALL TITLE

Purchase Line swept Claysburg Kimmel in the District 6 Double-A semifinals last night (25-19, 25-21, 25-16). Rylee Mahaffey had 16 kills, 13 service points and 9 digs. Alorra Phillips had 12 kills, 24 service points and 5 digs. Aunika Brooks had 6 blocks. Reese Mahaffey had 35 assists and 9 service points.

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