Altoona Area High School presents Hairspray. Performances are April 7, 8 and 9 at the Altoona Area High School Auditorium, 1415 6th Avenue, Altoona, Pa 16602. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door and in advance at the Chestnut Avenue Thompson's Pharmacy.
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Gen Z men opting out of the dating scene
WASHINGTON (TND) — New research shows romantic relationships are a rapidly disappearing part of the American teenage experience with nearly half of Generation Z men opting not to date, according to research fromthe Survey Center on American Life.
Gen Z men are a lot different than older generations. Only 32% of millennial men, 23% of Gen X men, and just 20% of Baby Boomer men did not date during their teenage years.
Huntingdon police K9 to receive donation of body armor
Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — The Huntingdon Borough Police Department announced on social media Friday that its K9 unit will be receiving a donation of body armor from a nationally recognized nonprofit.
Officials say K9 Tony will soon be equipped with a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
The organization, which was established in 2009, says its mission is to "provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.
PC Friars guard Devin Carter declaring for NBA Draft
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Friars guard Devin Carter announced on social media Wednesday that he will forego his senior season at Providence College and enter the 2024 NBA Draft.
Carter had an impressive junior season in Providence, culminating in Big East Player of the Year honors.
Carter averaged 19.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3. 6 assists per game.
He also led the conference in scoring.
The NBA Draft begins June 26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Troopers catch Blair County pair wanted in attempted homicide investigation
UPDATE:FRANKSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — State police say both Caleb Lanzendorfer and Teri Brantner have been taken into custody.
ORIGINAL STORY:State Police are searching for a Blair County man and woman wanted in connection to an attempted homicide incident.
Troopers say the incident happened Sunday around 8:30 p.m. in Frankstown Township.
According to a release, 30-year-old Caleb Lanzendorfer, of Roaring Spring, got into a fight with a man at a home along Huntingdon Pike.
"Cookies with Cops:" law enforcement forms bond with Bedford County children
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Sunday morning, 9-year-old Raymond Koontz of Bedford decorated cookies to look like police officers, cars, and badges.
"I thought it would be fun to come to make cookies, so I made some cookies today," Raymond said.
He decorated with the Bedford County Sheriff, Wayne Emerick, right by his side.
"We try to build a real rapport with them, because as they grow and mature, they can grow up and trust police.
74th annual Maple Festival kicks off in Somerset County this weekend
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The 74th annual Maple Festival kicked off in Somerset County this weekend.
Dozens of people gathered at the Meyersdale Lions Club on Saturday morning for some sausage and pancakes...served with some fresh maple syrup of course.
Visitors could stop by the quilt show, many vendors, tractor and truck shows, all while watching live entertainment.
Rebecca Wright was crowned the 74th Maple Queen who said the festival is a tradition for many families.
CFA announces over $425K in funding for dozens of area nonprofits
This week, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies announced more than $425,000 in funding for local nonprofits.
The funding was announced at two separate events this week.
The foundation announced more than $225,000 in funding for its spring recipients.
First, on Wednesday, at the Somerset Historical Center, the organization recognized 14 projects in Somerset County receiving grants.
Then on Thursday, at the Everett Free Library, eleven nonprofit groups were recognized for getting nearly $43,000 in funding.
Crash closes eastbound lanes of Route 22 near Gallitzin
Districts struggling to hire bus drivers as students head back to school
LAKE TRAVIS, Texas (KEYE) — School districts returning from summer break are struggling to hire bus drivers. This has some districts considering changes to bus routes and deciding which students get transportation.
Current bus drivers are preparing to take on a bigger workload as the school year begins.
I'm the captain of a big yellow vessel. I transport precious cargo and the future leaders of tomorrow," Lake Travis ISD bus driver, Mike Gaudion said.