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

Cats · Altoona

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

APD: Employee at Altoona Restaurant Had ‘Manifesto’, Planned Murders

Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona

APD: Employee at Altoona Restaurant Had ‘Manifesto’, Planned Murders

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- An employee at an Altoona restaurant was arrested after co-workers went to police about his demeanor and him claiming to have a "manifesto" and "kill list." Cedric J. Kim, 21 (Altoona Police Department) Cedric J. Kim, 21, of East Freedom, was charged with terroristic threats to cause a public inconvenience after Altoona police were called to Zach's Bar and Grill/Old Carolina Barbeque on 6th Avenue Sunday, July 13. Accordi…See the Story

Blair County African American Heritage Festival rescheduled to mid-August

Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona

Blair County African American Heritage Festival rescheduled to mid-August

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The 4th Annual African American Heritage Festival returns to Altoona, but has set a new date for the fun and cultural event. The festival, originally scheduled for the end of July, has now been moved to Aug. 16 and 17 due to a family emergency, accounced by Paige Lightner, Chairperson of the Blair County African American Heritage Festival in a facebook post. The two-day festival will be full of fun, culture, and community …Read Article

Curve clip RubberDucks for second straight win

Duce Gourson's RBI double in the bottom of the ninth scored Mitch Jebb from second base to send Altoona to a 6-5 win in front of 4,733 fans at Peoples Natural Gas Field Saturday night.Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Rock classics coming to Blair County with Alter Eagles band visit

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Timeless rock classics are coming to the Blair County Convention Center when the Alter Eagles visit in August. For over 15 years, The Alter Eagles have traveled across the country performing over 2000 shows as a tribute band to the Eagles. Concert goers will hear all of the Eagles classics, songs from their newer albums, and solo careers, and enjoy cash bars and light snacks. The ArtsAltoona presents the Alter Eagles on Su…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Blair County Motorists Can Expect Delays Beginning On Monday

Motorists in Blair County will see some delays beginning on Monday. PennDOT reports the delays will occur during the evening and overnight hours for an intersection improvement project that will include work on Route 36 (Woodbury Pike) and Route 164 (Cove Mountain Road) in the borough of Roaring Spring and Taylor Township. This particular phase of the project will continue through August first, with most of the work taking place in the evenin…Blair County · Blair County Read Article

Altoona's Gilbert-Rasso Enjoying Special Summer

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Teen competing in US Club Soccer National Cup FinalsAltoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Saint Francis Cross Country Team To Host Three Events As Part Of Their 2025 Schedule - Saint Francis University Athletics

Saint Francis men's and women's cross country head coach Doug Hoover has announced his 2025 schedule. The Red Flash will host three meets at B&D Farms in Tyrone, including the Northeast Conference Championships, and the teams will travel to Louisville for a meet among the six meets before the NCAA regional.Tyrone, Pennsylvania · Tyrone Read Article

AMBUCS Celebrates 100th Anniversary Today

The Altoona Chapter of AMBUCS is celebrating its 100th birthday today. AMBUCS is a nationwide charitable service organization that helps children and adults who are living with disabilities. Two years ago, the local chapter set a goal to complete 100 good deeds before their 100th anniversary, and yesterday during a celebratory luncheon, it was announced they had completed 140 good deeds, and had given away $77,000.Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Is Maggie Smolka Leaving WTAJ News?

As of mid‑2025, there is no indication that Maggie Smolka is leaving WTAJ News in Altoona, Pennsylvania. A review of recent stories, station bios, and public profiles shows Smolka continues as an active anchor and reporter at the station. 1. What We Know About Maggie Smolka at WTAJ Joined in July 2017 as a weekend anchor/reporter after graduating from Emerson College and working in Virginia/Tennessee at WCYB WEMT‑CW4. Promoted in February 2021…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Bedford Legion edges Claysburg, 3-1

CLAYSBURG — Bedford and Claysburg continued its local rivalry as the local teams played against each other in Game 2 of the CCAL playoffs on Friday night.Claysburg · Claysburg Read Article

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