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the Antique Store in Bedford County

Bedford, Pa. (WJAC) — Right along Route 220 in Bedford County, there’s an old barn that turned into an antique shop in 2018. It started as a passion project for Tammy Welsh, a retired Bedford School District secretary, after she worked there for 31 years. "I knew I wasn't someone that could just stay home and not keep myself active and busy,” Tammy said. “It kind of pulled all together with, ‘Why don't I open a little antique shop?

Altoona man killed in freightliner crash on Port Matilda Mountain

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — State police say one person was killed in a morning crash on Route 322 on Port Matilda Mountain Tuesday. Troopers say the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. in Rush Township and Route 322 was shut down as authorities investigated. According to a state police crash report, a freightliner was traveling west near Thompson’s Curve when the driver tried to negotiate a turn, lost control and slid into the opposing lane, crashing into a BMW.

Bike park grand opening sees flocks of cyclists try the track

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A long-awaited bike park from the Nittany Mountain Biking Association opened up in Centre County on Sunday, Hamer Bike Park. Something unique about the park is that organizers view as a "practice facility for mountain biking." Based off the size of the crowd, folks appeared to welcome it as an addition to the area. It goes without saying that biking's pretty popular in Centre County. With all its natural beauty, who could blame people?

Ebensburg: Homecoming Weekend 2022 Schedule

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — This year marks Ebensburg’s 225th Anniversary and locals are ready to celebrate. Starting back in 1997, residents created the annual Homecoming Weekend which takes place in July. This occasion welcomes former residents home with venues and events relevant to the area. Local businesses will also be participating, including the hosting of live music. As of Monday, officials have began preparing for the event with downtown expected to be closed off after 8 P-M this Friday.