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GCSO: Accidental Shooting with Stolen Gun in Greenville Leaves Teen Injured, Another in Custody

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GCSO: Accidental Shooting with Stolen Gun in Greenville Leaves Teen Injured, Another in Custody

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A 15-year-old in Greenville County was arrested after an accidental shooting injured another teen. The suspect faces charges for possessing a stolen firearm.See the Story

YouTube Video Sparks Controversy over Arrest in Altoona

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YouTube Video Sparks Controversy over Arrest in Altoona

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A viral YouTube video has raised controversy over the conduct of Altoona Police Department officers. The individuals in the video are claiming to have been beaten by police officers inside their apartment following a noise complaint. According to YouTuber Dale Hiller, better known as "LackLuster", the video shows four Altoona Police officers entering a private residence at Logan Hills Apartments, allegedly without cause and…See the Story

Hoopsfest returns to Blair County for 23rd year

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Hoopsfest returns to Blair County for 23rd year

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BLAIR COUNTY (WTAJ) - Hoopsfest, the 3 v 3 basketball tournament that started in Tyrone 23 years ago before moving to downtown Altoona, is set to tip off for another year on July 19. It's the biggest 3v3 tournament in Pennsylvania and will call for two streets downtown to be blocked off during the day of the event, with over 30 courts painted on the streets. The tournament features hundreds of teams from all over, with different age brackets and…Read Article

Summer Vet Fest At VA Hospital

The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona is hosting a Summer VetFest tomorrow beginning at noon. One of the events at the VetFest will be a classic car show. Also on hand, entertainment, and of course food vendors. Also taking place tomorrow, a team from the medical center will assist veterans in enrolling them into VA health care, and filing service-connected disability claims. The event is free and open to the public, and will …Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Rumble Ponies blank Curve to take second straight

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies took their second straight game from the Altoona Curve to start their week-long series with a 3-0 decision Wednesday night at Mirabito Stadium.Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Altoona Man Charged With Numerous Sex Counts Involving Teen

A 31-year-old Altoona man was arraigned yesterday and is currently behind bars after he allegedly furnished alcohol and marijuana to a pair of minors and then allegedly engaged in sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl. Arrested was Johnathan Sprankle who is facing numerous counts including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 16 years of age. Sprankle was arrested following a months-long investigation that began las…Marijuana · Altoona Read Article

Tyrone Legion wins big over Bellwood’s Martin Oil

VETS FIELD ALTOONA- Tyrone’s Griffin Adams threw a complete game, 2 hit masterpiece against Martin Oil Monday evening in Altoona at Vet’s Memorial Stadium. Tyrone got started with a bang as they pounded out a 10 run first inning, batting…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Former NFL Coach Dead From Leukemia At 79

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Athletes Who Unfortunately Passed Away In 2024 (1:45) A beloved former football coach who rose through the ranks in college and the NFL has sadly passed away after a battle with leukemia.According to the Altoona Mirror, former football coach Wayne "Buddy" Geis passed away on Wednesday. "Geis, an Altoona native and 2010 inductee into the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame whose home was in Neptune Beach, Fla., passed away at the age of 79 on Wednes…Sports · Altoona See the Story

Altoona Residents Charged with Drug Trafficking

Three Altoona residents—Michael J. Makarikas, Brenda Ann Helsel, and Joseph Hillard—were charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors relating to drug trafficking after police discovered drugs and paraphernalia during a trespassing investigation on June 24. Officers found heroin, marijuana, cocaine, fentanyl, meth, and various packaging materials at the residence, where Helsel’s two children were also present. Makarikas and Helsel waived thei…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

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Altoona Man Arrested For Racial Threats And Assault At Logan Valley Mall

An Altoona man is facing ethnic intimidation charges after he allegedly threw coffee on a Black man and threatened to stab his eyes out. According to the Logan Township Police Department, 64-year-old Richard Hofer Sr., was arrested and charged with ethnic intimidation, terroristic threats, harassment, and other related charges after he approached a sleeping Black male at a bus stop at the Logan Valley Mall, and aggressively threw hot coffee on …Coffee · Altoona Read Article

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