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Mount Union residents accuse landscaper of defiling graves during tense meeting
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A controversy surrounding the Mount Union Cemetery continued Wednesday as dozens of residents attended a borough council meeting to voice their anger. This comes after many discovered grave decorations at the cemetery had been removed and destroyed over the past weekend. The tense meeting saw several residents speaking up for […]
Miracle League of Blair County celebrates opening day
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Miracle League of Blair County celebrated the opening day of their 18th season on Saturday as teams hit the field despite the rainy conditions. The Miracle league is focused on removing barriers for children with mental or physical disabilities and allowing them to have fun playing baseball. It’s the first year […]
Softball Recap: McConnellsburg has no trouble against Forbes Road
McConnellsburg had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Forbes Road on Tuesday as the McConnellsburg Spartans made off with a 20-4 victory. McConnellsburg's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Thunderstorms, gusty winds expected Tuesday night
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — After a quiet start Tuesday morning with some sunshine, cloud cover thickens up as a cold front approaches northeast and central Pennsylvania. The front will arrive from west to east starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing through the evening. Scattered showers and storms will develop along the front, some potentially on the […]
Sideline Cancer game raises over $2k for Blair County patients
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sideline Cancer, a foundation that funds cancer patients through sports events, announced that they raised over $2,000 for cancer patients in their first ever junior high game. Sideline Cancer has been working with high schoolers and college students for the last three years, however, they have also added junior high-aged […]
Cinco de Mayo events in Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The holiday isn’t very popular in Mexico, but in the United States, it is typically a day for many events and parties. Central Pennsylvania isn’t an exception and has many different […]
Prepare for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania until Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:37 a.m. on Wednesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton, Tioga, Union and Snyder counties. "The combination...
Construction projects to affect multiple roads in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A tentative schedule for a waterline replacement project in Bedford County has been released and multiple roads will see restrictions or closures. The construction began on Sunday, April 28, and will end on Thursday, May 2. Work will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the following areas: […]
Sheetz set to reopen popular Blair County location
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sheetz is set to reopen an Altoona store that closed for renovations in February. The store at the corner of 6th Avenue and 58th Street, across from a newly built Dollar General, was closed Feb. 9 for renovations. The store will reopen to the public on Friday, May 3, at 8 […]
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