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Norfolk Southern · PennsylvaniaALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ)--First responders from across Central PA are getting free training this week to help prepare them for railroad emergencies. The training is taking place over three days at the Norfolk Southern Rose Yard in Altoona. There, the Norfolk Southern Safety Train was stopped for all responders to get a closer look at equipment and technologies that they may have never seen before or gotten the chance to work with firsthand.
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Norfolk Southern trains first responders on dealing with rail emergencies
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaBEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis was in Bedford County on Tuesday to highlight how investments through the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) pilot program will benefit rural communities. "This is a big win for a rural community like Bedford County," Lt. Gov. Davis said. The Bedford County Development Association was recently awarded a $338,880 grant to develop a pad-ready site at the Bedf…See the Story
New funding to create more ‘shovel-ready’ sites in rural PA
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaHUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A mural created by students at Standing Stone Elementary shows visitors of the Huntingdon County Arts Council different animals that can be found at Raystown Lake. This year Raystown is celebrating 50 years. The students colored different fish, birds, and even more creatures for the mural. The lesson was to show the students history as well as get them to be creative.
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Elementary students mural on display by Huntingdon County Arts Council
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Bellefonte, Pennsylvania · BellefonteBELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The goal of getting an outdoor recreational area added to the Centre County Correctional Facility is now closer to becoming a reality. At their May 14 meeting, the Centre County commissioners heard a proposal from the warden of the correctional facility. After putting out a request for bid, they received one by the end of the deadline from TranSystems. TranSystems is an engineering company that the commissioners said ha…See the Story
New updates on outdoor rec area in Centre County
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaBEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new improvements to the Sliver Lining Drive-In on Tuesday. A ribbon cutting was held on May 14 to celebrate a new projector for the drive-in as well as a way to thank the businesses involved in the upgrades. Kinsely and Sons, for example, was a business that was happy to be able to help out. They helped with relocating the projection house, extending circuits an…See the Story
Bedford County drive-in celebrates new improvements
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Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Bedford CountyBEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Get ready Downtown Bedford, Wheels and Wing is back and has undergone some changes. On Saturday, May 18, bed races, car shows' and a wing-off will fill the Downtown Bedford area with our own Jordan Tracy judging the wings. CAR AND TRUCK SHOW The annual event features a car and truck show, which will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with registration open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is free, but, if you'd li…See the Story
Bedford Wheels and Wings 2024: What to know
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — To help prepare for the upcoming unveiling of the new Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, volunteers have been working hard to beautify the space with plants. On May 7, the arboretum invited volunteers from around the State College to help plant flowers and bushes around the perimeter of the museum. They have been working quickly since the Palmer Museum of Art is set to open June 1.
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Penn State Arboretum introduces ‘Palmer Plant-Out’
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Grand Jury · PennsylvaniaHARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of violating a federal narcotics law, according to U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Jasmine Hinton 29, is accused of possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to the Indictment, on or about Feb. 14, 2024, Hinton possessed with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable…See the Story
Johnstown woman indicted on methamphetamine charges
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