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Historic Altoona building is open again: struggles to fill the empty space
In January a sprinkler head broke causing some flooding in part of the gable's building. The historic Altoona site at 1331 12th Street was then vacated and condemned by city officials which said there were concerns for the electrical system. A co-manager of the building says it was about a...
Tyrone-Snyder Public Library bringing back ‘Women & Money’ Workshop on May 9th
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Tyrone-Snyder Public Library has teamed up with Thrivent Financial to present a ‘Women and Money Workshop’ on Thursday May 9, 2024. The event is free to the public, and food, drinks, and refreshments will be provided beforehand at 6:00pm. The workshop begins at 6:30pm, and will run for about an hour.
‘Suspicious’ man in camo with pit bulls arrested at Bellwood-Antis school
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police were called to Bellwood-Antis High School for a man school officers said was acting suspiciously outside the building. Bellwood police said they arrived just after 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 28, to find the man, later identified as 39-year-old Daniel Joseph Richardson of Altoona. He was allegedly wearing full camouflage, […]
Pa.-based Kunzler acquired by nation’s 5th largest pork processor
A Lancaster County-based pork producer has been purchased by one of the nation’s largest pork processors. Clemens Food Group in Hatfield announced it is acquiring Kunzler & Co., a family-owned company in a move it said will expand its portfolio and market reach. The sale includes two Kunzler plants in Tyrone and one in Lancaster.
The Law & You: Can Social Media affect your workers compensation case?
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — With more than 80 years in practice in Altoona, Gieg and Jancula, LLC law firm offers the services of lawyers with a depth of experience. Their firm handles a variety of legal practice areas, including personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, estate planning, and more. Click here to learn more about the law specialties that Gieg and Jancula practice.
Meet Molly from the Central PA Humane Society
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — If you’re looking for a sweet companion that will stay by your side, then Molly is your girl. She is a 7-year-old labradoodle at the Central PA Humane Society and she’s looking for her forever home. She is a bid timid and scared, so she will need to be with a family that is home a lot, as she has a lot of anxiety. Molly has a beautiful copper coat with a shite streak throughout her torso and up through her face.
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