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Saxton Volunteer Fire Company mourns passing of member

SAXTON - The Saxton Volunteer Fire Company in Bedford County is mourning the loss of a crew member after they responded to a call involving one of their own. A new release from the department said Jerri Carson died in a car crash on Monday. The release said Company 35 responded to a call when a single car had rolled over on State Route 26 near Cherrywood around 9:45 p.m.

Stuckey Ford Holds Armed Forces Day Ceremony, Replaces American Flag First Put Up in 1985

HOLLIDAYSBURG/BLAIR COUNTY, Pa — Today, a new flag was raised to replace its 35-year-old predecessor here at Stuckey Ford in Hollidaysburg. Old glory has a new home. It used to be about a football field away from this new spot in the middle of the lot. Matt Stuckey’s father and grandfather have long had a flag pole rise above their family dealership in Hollidaysburg. But after more than three decades, Stuckey says the wear and tear meant it was time for a change.

Survivors showed resiliency, unity in wake of tragedy

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — As we approach its 135th anniversary, we continue to look back on the events leading up to and after the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. Even in the face of mortal danger, the citizens of Johnstown immediately turned their thoughts towards others. Many braved the chaos and headed out to assist in any way they could. The city showed remarkable resiliency and unity in the wake of the tragedy.

Altoona VA hospital and local clinics in need of volunteers

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Thousands of veterans visit Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and outpatient clinics every year, but sometimes it's difficult just to get there. In our region, there are dozens of volunteer drivers to help veterans make their appointments, but the VA is looking for more people who are willing to give back. The VA has about 300 volunteers working in different areas. But officials said that, since services were expanded in the last year, they're looking for even more volunteers.

Driver killed after semi-truck falls off TX overpass, bursts into flames

Dallas, TX (CNN via WFAA) — Authorities say a truck driver was killed when a tractor-trailer drove off an overpass outside of Dallas Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say the truck landed on a service road below and burst into flames, and the whole incident was caught on video. Nothing could have prepared Anthony Reid and his wife Renee for what they witnessed Tuesday. "It was like slow motion, the truck coming down.