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IUP baseball advances to Division II World Series
Steve Kline has been around baseball for a long, long time. The former relief pitcher’s elbow bone spurs are a testament to his longevity on the baseball diamond during 11 seasons with five major league clubs, and before that a lot of years in various loops from Little League to college to Triple-A.
Summary: Bullying Town Hall, a variety of perspectives shared at UPJ
Cambria County, PA — A wide variety of perspectives were shared at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's campus on Thursday, as panelists and local residents discussed the issue of bullying in our communities. The event began with a show of hands to who has been the victim of...
Events planned for 135th Johnstown Flood Anniversary
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Commemoration events have been planned for the 135th anniversary of the Johnstown Flood. The National Park Service and Johnstown Area Heritage Association are hosting a series of events to commemorate the 1889 flood and to honor the victims of the catastrophe. “Throughout the year, but especially on May 31, we pause […]
Carrol, McCort will face in district title game
A three run third inning propelled Bishop Carroll into the District 6 championship, after beating Portage 4-2 Friday. There, the Huskies will face some failure faces in the Bishop McCort Crushers. McCort, the top seed in the District 6, 1A bracket, cruised 11-2 over Moshannon Valley Friday night. The two schools, with share a football […]
‘Drownings are silent’: Johnstown organization teaches the importance of water safety
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — As the temperatures warm up and we prepare for summer, more and more people will be around water. This could mean anything from pools to lakes. However, this also means there is an increased risk of drowning deaths. A new report from the CDC highlights the all too common problem. It […]
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 27, 2024
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week: Indiana Little Indians. Coaches: Dan Petroff (first season) Records: Indiana finished in second place with a record of 7-3 in Section 4-4A, and is 13-9 overall. #Earned: Prior to last week, Indiana survived the dreaded No. 8 vs. No. 9 seed game in...
Cambria Heights students plant their own corn, learn where food comes from
PATTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — The entire seventh grade class of Cambria Heights Middle School got the chance to plant their own crops Thursday. The kids planted sweet corn in the ball field of the high school while learning about agriculture, science and the business of farming. The event was put together by the Pennsylvania Farm […]
Former Somerset County DA Pleaded No Contest In Domestic Violence Case
Authorities say former Somerset County District Attorney Jeff Thomas has pleaded no contest in the domestic violence case involving he and his wife. Officials say Thomas was charged following an investigation into reports that he punched his wife in the head while they were traveling through the Johnstown-area during the early morning hours of May 15, 2021.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Indiana and Jefferson counties Sunday night
On Sunday at 9:38 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 10 p.m. for Indiana and Jefferson counties. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these...
SCI Cresson Sits Partially Abandoned, Welcoming Explorers to Wander Its Halls
The State Correctional Institution – Cresson was once a medium-security, all-male correctional facility located off Route 22 in western Pennsylvania. It was operational for many years before it finally closed its doors. Now, it stands partially abandoned and ready for explorers to wander through its halls. SCI Cresson’s early...
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 […]
Jackson Township, State Fire Marshal investigating fatal fire at apartment building
JACKSON TWP. – Authorities are investigating a fatal fire Saturday night at a three-unit apartment building on Harris Avenue NW. The Jackson Township Fire Department responded at 9:47 p.m. following a 911 call about residential fire with an occupant inside. ...
DSPR Congratulates Julian Jackson Sr. and Rudolph Clarke for Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame Induction
On Saturday, May 18, the boxing world celebrated when two native Virgin Islanders, Rudolph Clarke and Julian Jackson Sr., were honored at the prestigious Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Indianapolis, Ind. Sponsored by Roof it Forward and Wise Financial, the ceremony recognized the outstanding contributions of Clarke and Jackson to the sport of boxing in Indiana.
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