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Former NFL Coach Dead From Leukemia At 79

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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…See the Story

Blair County Antique Auto Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Blair County Antique Auto Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Blair County Antique Auto Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To celebrate the milestone, the club hosted a cruise-in at Lakemont Park on Sunday. Nearly 200 cars were on display. "It feels pretty good when I see all the cars here. You know, a lot of hard work here," Rick Spielvogle, Director of the Auto Club, said. Spielvogle said the club offers its members more than just the opportunity to learn about …See the Story

Future Of Lakemont Park Discussed During Commissioners Meeting

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Future Of Lakemont Park Discussed During Commissioners Meeting

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The subject of Lakemont Park’s future was a focal point yesterday during a meeting of the Blair County Commissioners. According to the Altoona Mirror, Commissioner Dave Kessling said the park “must remain a park.” Reportedly, what is hoped for is some type of action being taken to correct the lack of care currently surrounding the park. The property, which is owned by the county, is leased to Blair Companies Real Estate until the year 2056, a…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

Blair County officials discuss bringing Savannah Bananas to PNG Field

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WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and DuBois, Pennsylvania. Our coverage area includes Bedford, Everett, Somerset, Meyersdale, Ebensburg, Windber, Hollidaysburg, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Tyrone, Bellefonte, Philipsburg, Clearfield, Punxsutawney, St. Marys, Brookville, Emporium, Treasure Lake, Ridgway, Centre Hall, Reynoldsville and Curwensville.Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona 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

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…Humane Society · Altoona 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

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