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BAE Systems' electric drive system demonstrates high fuel economy in federal testing

Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona

BAE Systems' electric drive system demonstrates high fuel economy in federal testing

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ALTOONA, Pa., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems' (LON: BA) innovative Gen3 electric drive system has successfully completed testing at the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Bus Research and Testing Center (BRTC), demonstrating best-in-class fuel economy and emissions results.See the Story

Blair Co. Commissioners in talks about Lakemont Park's future

Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona

Blair Co. Commissioners in talks about Lakemont Park's future

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The future of Lakemont Park remains uncertain after the Blair County Commissioners transferred the responsibilities to the Park Recreation and Trail Authority Board in Thursday's commissioner's meeting. The property, owned by the county, has been leased to Blair Companies Real Estate until the year 2056. The group is in charge of the operations of the park, which means all the park facilities and rides. The rides are not op…Read Article

Central PA Humane Society closes cat side due to virus, in need of donations

Humane Society · Altoona

Central PA Humane Society closes cat side due to virus, in need of donations

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society announced that it will be closing the cat side fully for two weeks due to the contagious virus panleuk. The Humane Society announced the decision on Facebook, noting that staff and volunteers will need additional time to fully clean and sanitize the area while ensuring that no other cats test positive or show signs over the next two weeks. The official closing date of the cat side is…Read Article

Altoona Man Facing Assault Charge Of Child

An Altoona man is behind bars after he allegedly picked up a 5-year-old child by the neck, after the child threw dirt at him. Arrested was 56-year-old Michael Rosenbloom who was arraigned last week on a felony count of aggravated assault on a victim less than 6 years of age. The incident occurred on the 2300 block of 7th Avenue. Rosenbloom has been placed in the Blair County Prison in lieu of bond. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing i…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona See the Story

1967 Claysburg-Kimmel baseball team captured D-6 title

The 1967 Claysburg-Kimmel varsity baseball team coached by Ted Delozier had high hopes for the 1967 season. Led by a senior class; Bob Ebersole, Walt Musselman, Don Staub, Scott Dively, Roy McCarty and Rob Eicher, along with junior ace hurler…Baseball · Claysburg Read Article

Tyrone walks it off and hands Metzler Brothers first loss

Federation BaseballTyrone, Pennsylvania · Tyrone Read Article

DNA testing may help Baby Agnes case

TYRONE--The remains of Baby Agnes Doe were exhumed on June 10 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Tyrone, for DNA testing that could identify the infant who was found deceased in 1987.Tyrone, Pennsylvania · Tyrone Read Article

The true cost of mutual aid

BELLWOOD—When your house catches fire or you hear a suspicious noise and dial 911, you expect help to come fast. In Bellwood Borough and Antis Township, it does. Fire trucks roll, and police respond. But what few taxpayers realize is…Bellwood · Bellwood Read Article

Special Olympics PA athlete receives 2025 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona-based Sheetz awarded its 2025 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence to a Special Olympian who is not only an athlete, but advocate for the Special Olympics. Haleigh Sommers, of Fayette County, was the recipient of the award on June 7, following the competition at this year’s Special Olympics of Pennsylvania summer […]Olympics · Altoona Read Article

Altoona Man Arrested For Stalking And Chase

An Altoona man has been arrested for stalking and chasing a woman in a vehicle. Arrested on Sunday was 46-year-old Timothy Smith. Police say they were called to the area of 6th Avenue and 2nd Street Sunday afternoon, for an incident involving road rage. According to Altoona Police the victim told them Smith was following her and her boyfriend, at one point blocking their vehicle in an alley, when he reportedly got out of his car and tried to …Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Claysburg wins 2 against Bellefonte in twin bill

CLAYSBURG — The Claysburg Post 522 Bulldogs hosted Bellefonte on Friday for a doubleheader.Claysburg · Claysburg Read Article

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