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INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Humane society officials say they were called to help capture nearly 40 dogs found roaming a property after the alleged owner had died. Officials with the Cambia County Animal Response Team (CART) say state police responded to a property in southern Indiana County Thursday. CART officials say they were later called to help the Indiana County Humane Society in gathering the estimated 40+ dogs roaming free on the grounds.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — In September WJAC reported the Greater Johnstown YMCA faced permanent closure due to a lack of membership and funding as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Four months later things are looking up for the Y as members have started to come back and the community has stepped up to support the staple that's been a part of the city for 150 years. The Greater Johnstown YMCA has had to close twice throughout the pandemic under state coronavirus mitigation efforts.

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh running back James Conner says he is cancer-free, less than six months after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Conner posted on his Twitter account Monday: "God is AMAZING. Just got the call that my body is clean of cancer!!!" Been a long road but God has my back. Thanks everyone who said prayers!" Conner was the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year in 2014, then tore a ligament in his right knee in the first game of last season.

GETTYSBURG, Pa (CNN) — Looking for a unique vacation spot? Two historic homes on the Gettysburg Battlefield will be available to rent soon. The National Park Service says both the Michael Bushman and John Slyder houses will be available for overnight stays starting on May 24th. The Civil War battle of Gettysburg unfolded around the houses on July 2, 1863. The Bushman home is a two-story stone house built in 1808.

GARRETT, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE: State police say a standoff began around 9 p.m. when a trooper noticed Steve Burns in a garage along Jackson Street. Burns had a warrant out for domestic violence and a DUI. Police say when the trooper pulled up to the garage, Burns and a woman, later identified as Kelly Fairgrieve, who is wanted in Maryland for escape and obstruction of justice, ran into the house and refused to come out.

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Mifflin County, PA (WJAC) — The Mifflin County coroner's office has positively identified the human remains that were found on a Brown Township property earlier this month. Authorities say the remains are those of 51-year-old Joseph Anthony Shymanski, of Huntingtown, Maryland, who was reported missing on Labor Day. Police say the missing persons investigation led authorities to the home of 47-year-old Brandon Holbrook, who has since been charged with murder in connection to Shymanski's disappearance.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is still taking care of Senate business while undergoing treatment for depression. Senator Fetterman met with his Chief of Staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday, where he is being treated. In a tweet, Adam Jentleson shared photos of their meeting. He says they discussed Senate business, including rail safety legislation and the farm bill. He adds that Fetterman is grateful for all the well wishes and "

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania woman who pleaded guilty to killing her husband by slipping rat poison into his food and drinks has been released from prison. The (Wilkes-Barre) Times Leader reports 53-year-old Joann Curley left a state women's prison in Cambridge Springs, south of Erie, about 12:15 a.m. Monday. The newspaper says Curley didn't respond to questions shouted by a reporter as four guards escorted her to a waiting truck.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An undocumented immigrant accused of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body along US-131 will be going to trial. Wednesday, a judge found enough evidence to send Brandon Ortiz-Vite, a 25-year-old citizen of Mexico, to trial on charges of felony murder, open murder, carjacking, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm. He was previously arraigned on all five charges in the death of Ruby Garcia, 25, of Grand Rapids.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — In Centre County, the two candidates vying to be the next judge on the county’s court of common pleas both have a lot of legal experience but have major differences in what qualifications they think are vital in becoming the county’s next judge. We caught up with Gopal Balachandran and Julia Rater at a recent candidate’s night where Balachandran again repeated an assessment of the current Centre County judges and why he sees his experience in criminal law as a difference maker.

WASHINGTON (TND) — It’s a relationship forged out of common disdain for the West, now described as one with “no limits ." Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putinhave met more than 40 times over the years, in a partnership experts warn is deepening. “I think the Ukraine war has brought them together. This is a strategic nightmare to see of them hug like this, usually, Xi Jinping is a little more restrained,"

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A new area code is being added to the region currently covered by the 814 area code, state officials announced Thursday. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission says it voted 4-0 to approve a year-long implementation plan which will lead to the start of a new “overlay” for the current 814 area code. The new area code will be announced in the fall. The 814 area code currently covers all or parts of 27 counties across the Central and Northwestern parts of the state.

KILLEEN, Texas (KEYE) — Cameron Chamberlain, the wife of missing Army Specialist Craig Chamberlain, has died, according to reports. KWTX said officials on post confirmed the death on Thursday. The III Armored Corps said it is “deeply saddened” to hear of her death and sent its “deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cameron Chamberlain.” The cause of her death has not yet been released. KEYE spoke to Cameron just last week about the disappearance of her husband who was last seen leaving his home in Killeen on May 15.

WASHINGTON (TND) — As Memorial Day and the busy summer travel season approach, drivers are preparing for higher gas prices. According to AAA, the national average gas price is about $3.61 per gallon. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects this average to sit around $3.70 from April through September, similar to the same period last year. This anticipated increase is due to higher demand and the Environmental Protection Agency's requirement for refineries to switch to their summer blend of fuel, which is more expensive to produce.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown sports legend, Carlton Haselrig is being remembered by his friends and family after passing in July. After his death, his family honored his request to have his brain donated for CTE research. Carlton Haselrig was married to his wife, Michelle Haselrig for 20 years before his death in July. He’s well-known across the region as the most decorated athlete in Pitt-Johnstown history and a former lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — State College had their December First Friday downtown this evening, featuring a number of fun attractions and opportunities. Many galleries and shops had special, later hours to accommodate visitors, with some discounts available at certain places too. To add to the family fun, tonight and on Saturday, there are free trolley rides going around the town, with a couple of stops to hop on and off.

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BREEZEWOOD, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials have released more details about the massive fire that broke out at an Econo Lodge in Breezewood this weekend. The fire began Friday night. Officials said it was an electrical fire and 13 people were displaced from the hotel that night. The fire rekindled late Saturday night, engulfing much of the building. Officials said the building is a total loss. No injuries were reported. The fire rekindled again Sunday morning, and crews were on the scene for about three hours to put out the flames.

Update: State police said small games of chance are illegal unless conducted by a not-for-profit organization. They encourage Facebook users that encounter these groups to verify the group is hosted by a not-for-profit agency before proceeding. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board suggests contacting state police or the attorney general's office if you encounter a group you think is suspicious or may be hosting gambling in a for-profit capacity on Facebook.

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WJAC) — One church in Bellefonte held its regular clothing bank Saturday, where folks could get all kinds of clothes for free. "They wanted someplace for the local people to come, who didn't have to pay for any clothing," Cathy Torsell, the event's organizer, told 6 News. She said the clothing bank started with two members of the St. John's United Church of Christ around 2017. "We started with — I think [one of the members] said — two racks, and probably about 24 pieces of clothing.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday that they have traded forward Teddy Blueger to the Vegas Golden Knights for defenseman Peter DiLiberatore and a 2024 third-round draft pick. "We are grateful for everything that Teddy has done for this team and the organization over the past 10 years," said general manager Ron Hextall. "He was one of our most reliable penalty killers and a consummate professional. We wish him nothing but the best going forward.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Star Wars universe fans have spoken - and they want to see a 'Baby Yoda' emoji. The adorable character from the new Disney+ show has been making waves on the air and online. The Mandalorian follows the journey of a Mandalorian bounty hunter along with an adorable green alien infant dubbed “Baby Yoda,” who wields Jedi-like powers. The series takes place about five years after the events of the 1983 film “Return of the Jedi.

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce a new state record Yellow Perch! On the afternoon of April 9, 2021, angler Kirk Rudzinski, 63, of Erie, departed the East Avenue Boat Launch along with friend Sam Troup, 62, also of Erie, to enjoy a few hours of fishing. The friends traveled four to five miles east to the area of the Sunoco Cribs where they anchored in sight of the high-rise building at the Brevillier Village community.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — On Facebook and Instagram, he's amassed more than 3 million followers. He's been recognized for his positive community policing efforts and for helping children and families in need in Arkansas. Now, North Little Rock police officer Tommy Norman is using his platform to spread awareness about addiction and using his personal tragedy to save lives. Wearing his daughter’s favorite color purple and sitting in front of a purple wall, Norman recalled his daughter’s childhood.

VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos' rocket company on Sunday. Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F. Kennedy championed him as a candidate for NASA's early astronaut corps. But he wasn't picked for the 1963 class. Dwight, now 90, went through a few minutes of weightlessness with five other passengers aboard the Blue Origin capsule as it skimmed space on a roughly 10-minute flight.

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A new lung cancer detection technology was debuted Thursday at UPMC Altoona. Called monarch platform, the robotic endoscopic technology is designed to have a greater reach, vision, and control during a bronchoscopy procedure. It has a game-like controller interface that physicians use to navigate the flexible robotic endoscope in the lung. "It helps us to go there further and further to get more accurate sample and better diagnosis and better treatment for the patient, and again as you said this is probably the beginning of really more advanced technology that have come in the future but we're glad we have this technology here,"

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A high school student in Harrisburg said was kicked out of her prom because she was wearing a suit and not a dress. According to Aniya Wolf she is not transgender. She said she is a lesbian who doesn't want to wear girly clothes. The Wolf family said a last minute email explained girls had to wear a dress to prom. They called the school and Aniya went to the prom this weekend anyway, in a suit, where

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — It’s been nearly seven years since the fraternity hazing death of Penn State student Timothy Piazza. Resulting legal cases are still being argued in criminal and civil courts, with another judge's ruling being made just this week. The new ruling comes from the judge overseeing the federal, wrongful death civil suit filed by Timothy Piazza's parents. Piazza died in February of 2017 after attending a pledge event at the former Beta Theta Pi fraternity house at Penn State.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in an airport parking garage shooting that killed a Philadelphia police officer and injured another last week, authorities said. Police have scheduled a Monday afternoon news conference to release more information. Authorities said the two officers had just arrived at work at about 11 p.m. Thursday when they heard breaking glass and saw several people breaking into a car in the parking lot at Philadelphia International Airport.

WESTMORELAND CO, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Greensburg say a 66-year-old man has died following an apartment fire in Hempfield Township last Sunday, according to a news release. Troopers say the fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Humphrey Apartments, located at 512 Humphrey Road, in Westmoreland County. The state police fire marshal determined that the fire originated in the victim's first-floor apartment, but the cause of the fire is still unknown, the release adds.

Punxsutawney, PA — At the Punxsutawney Festival in the Park there's a lot of activity going on this 4th of July Weekend. But one thing you don't see, according to some of the vendors, is a lot of people wearing masks. The Punxsutawney Festival in the Park kicked off last weekend. Some vendors I spoke with said it took a lot of preparation to avoid the coronavirus. For Patrick Villela, Owner of Villela's Meats, he said he's got masks, bleach and is taking every precaution to avoid the virus.

BLACKSBURG, Va. — During Virginia Tech’s recent skid, its fans and players had been searching for answers to help the Hokies solve some of their recent end-of-game issues, particularly after two close losses to Boston College and one to Florida State. Coach Mike Young already knew the answer. “There’s no pixie dust. There’s no magic formula to finishing,” he said following the Hokies’ win over Pittsburgh on Saturday. “Do the things you’ve done from the start — defend, rebound, get a quality shot each time down, and that’ll get you out of a lot of situations.

UPDATECAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Management with the Johnstown Mill Rats baseball team said the organization will remain in the city as a part of the Prospect League. They said the new ownership team of Bart Vickroy, Chad Gontkovic, Alex Pozun, and Matt Perry are all local. "I hope that the community rallies behind the fact that it is locally owned, and that it isn't people from out of town," Vickroy said.

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UPDATE |HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State officials say portions of the Pennsylvania court agency's website have been restored, as of late Monday afternoon. Authorities say they are working with the FBI and Department of the Homeland Security to investigate the cause of the cyberattack. “While there is still no indication that any court data has been compromised, we appreciate the patience and cooperation of the public, media and legal professionals as we work to bring the entire website back online.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A tornado destroyed homes, forced the evacuation of a nursing home and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small Oklahoma town, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms that stretched into Tuesday. At least one death was reported. The tornado ripped through the 1,000-person town of Barnsdall, about a 40-minute drive north of Tulsa, on Monday night.

Dents Run, PA — After digging up a remote site in Elk County three years ago, the FBI claimed that they did not find any gold in that day long search. But according to recently released documents, the FBI was indeed looking for gold and a local treasure hunting company is still fighting to know where that gold is. The dispute between federal agencies and a group of treasure hunters dates back to 2008, when Dennis and Kem Parada, co owners of Finders Keepers a treasure hunting service, announced they had learned of the location of gold and other treasures of the Civil War in Elk County.

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Police say a Woodland man was on drugs during a road rage incident where he rammed his vehicle into a woman’s vehicle in a Long John Silver’s parking lot before getting out and attacking her. According to Lawrence Township Police, officers received a call from a driver who said and aggressive driver was tailgating her Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. Police say the caller pulled into the parking lot of Long John Silver’s, along Daisy Street, to get help, but the other driver, later identified as 36-year-old Robert Roach, followed her into the parking lot.

TheLemon Bomb Tattoo Company hosted a tattoo benefit for the Humane Society of Cambria county on Sunday. As a part of the fundraising effort, the shop pre-designed different tattoos for people to choose from each one ranging from 70-100$ with all proceeds going to the humane society. The event sold out fast as all appointments were booked within a couple hours of opening and organizers are hoping to raise over 4,000 dollars to donate to the shelter.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in prison and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel. The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, and prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and several ongoing lawsuits. Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year.

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A local bar that has been through multiple shootings has recently been purchased by another business in Cambria County after its former owner says he wants to move to something else. 6 News spoke with the mother of the latest shooting victim and the Liquid Currency building’s new owner. The owner of the Phoenix Tavern in Johnstown says he has been wanting to purchase the Cambria City bar for some time now, especially after the establishment’s latest shooting.

Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two co-defendants raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003, saying it was a "false and hideous claim" that was filed too late under the law. The legal move is the latest piece of pushback from the 54-year-old hip-hop mogul and his legal team after he was subjected to several similar lawsuits and a subsequent criminal sex-trafficking investigation.

ALTOOONA, Pa. (WJAC) -- Bella Italia Pizza in Altoona is one of dozens of restaurants throughout the state that have been ordered to close by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. It comes after Bella Italia's owner ignored Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s temporary restrictions and let customers dine in anyway. The owner said he's staying open, no matter what. “I’ll lose everything,” said Antonio Serradella, Owner of Bella Italia Pizza. “If I close, I’ll lose everything.

DUBOIS - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus said its final farewell to a sold-out crowd in May, but what was known as "The Greatest Show on Earth" wasn't confined to a big-top tent or big-city arena. The greatness was also on the rails. Two of the last circus cars are now at home in DuBois at The Depot at Doolittle's on Rich Highway. Their owner, Dr. Jeffrey Rice, said he got his hands on the ring master's car and a car that housed eight employees, such as the elephant trainer or members of the high wire act.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A Cambria County man charged in the "violent" slaying of a missing Altoona man last spring appeared in court Monday morning. Austin Kline was charged with homicide and abuse of a corpse in the death of Richard Morgan. Investigators say Morgan was found "shot and bludgeoned" at Kline’s home in South Fork in May of last year. Police say Kline reportedly hired Morgan to help him with some work and later confessed to killing him.

A 37-year-old Tyrone woman has been charged, after police allegedly found a dead cat and dog in her home. Tyrone police executed a search warrant at about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at Roberta Ewing’s Bald Eagle Avenue home. According to a probable-cause affidavit, during the search police found a dead pit bull terrier in the home, as well as a dead cat in a soda case on the basement steps. The home was allegedly littered with trash and animal feces, with barely any floor showing, according to the affidavit.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WJAC) — The 2021 THON dance marathon has raised a total of $10,638,078.62 for the fight against Pediatric Cancer. Penn State's annual 46-hour dance marathon looked different this year, as it was held virtually, but the community still came together to raise millions of dollars for the Four Diamonds fund. Even though dancers performed in front of computer screens instead of in the Bryce Jordan Center this year, their goal remained the same.

UPDATE | Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities say at least two people were injured Tuesday afternoon when a Coca-Cola truck collided with a horse and buggy in North Woodbury Township. Officials say the crash occurred just before 3 p.m. in the area of Cove Mountain Road and Auction Road, near Martinsburg. 911 officials say the horse was also injured in the crash and authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of its injuries.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Calling all Maxxinistas! T.J. Maxx in Richland Township reopened its’ doors Thursday morning. Hundreds of shoppers were anxiously awaiting to return to their favorite stores like Ross and T.J. Maxx. “It kind of gives you that sense of normalcy that you can go out and get out of the house after being stuck there for so long. Deals have been good. The lines haven’t’ been too terribly long.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WJAC) — Penn State announced Wednesday that it will begin issuing refunds to students for room and board costs, as well as for unused meal plan dollars, according to a release on the university's website. University officials say any students who did not return to campus for the remote-learning period will have their refunds processed during the first week of April, and refunds for those students who left campus after the remote-learning period will be processed beginning on April 13.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes’ stuff was as electric as advertised. A fastball that reached at least 100 mph 17 times. A slider that left major leaguers shaking their heads. An invention called a “splinker” that is a hybrid of a splitter and a sinker and dips and dives unlike any pitch anywhere in baseball. Yet even at age 21, the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie knows all the “oohs” and “ahs” and knee buckles a ball that at times seems to explode out of his right hand can produce won’t matter if he can’t control it.

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PITTSBURGH - Officials say a major bridge into downtown Pittsburgh is closed after a fire that began on a construction tarp. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said the Liberty Bridge is closed indefinitely while state transportation inspectors examine the damage from a Friday afternoon blaze. Crews are conducting an $80 million reconstruction project on the bridge. A Transportation Department spokesman tells the paper the fire started in a tarp being used to control painting work and spread to nearby plastic pipes.

GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual assault and other charges in a case involving a girl who was 13 when the encounters began. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday that 30-year-old Felipe Vazquez has already served almost two years in jail. He will be eligible for a parole hearing one month after arriving in prison.

In the familiar images that circulated after her June 1994 death, Nicole Brown Simpson appears frozen in place. She's a statuesque blonde with a tense smile, silently escorting famous husband O.J. Simpson. She's the breezy California beauty behind the wheel of her white Ferrari. And she's the somber woman, with telling bruises and a black eye, in the stark Polaroids locked away in a bank vault. Thirty years later, Nicole's three sisters want her remembered for more than those static images or the violent way she died.

Pennsylvania is the only state in the country that does not allow local police departments to use radar guns to catch speeders. Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Radar Coalition held a meeting where officials called for the state to re-examine its radar gun policy. Officials during that meeting said speeding caused nearly 41 percent of Pennsylvania traffic deaths. They also said House Bill 606 would help address this issue by allowing local police to use radar guns, among other things.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Officials offered an update Friday afternoon on the shooting thatleft an officer injured on Thursday morning. They identified the critically injured officer as Detective Kyle Gilmartin, who has been with the department for nine years. Gilmartin remains in the hospital in critical but stable condition at Geisinger CMC. Detective Kyle Gilmartin was injured on 01/11/24 from an officer-involved shooting in West Scranton. Gilmartin boasts a commendable 9-year tenure with the Scranton Police Department.

WASHINGTON (TND) — A congressman from New York is being accused of bad behavior before the House voted on the funding bill to keep federal agencies open. An investigation is already underway and there are calls for prosecution. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., pulled the alarm in a Capitol office building. The GOP-controlled House Administration Committee, which oversees issues pertaining to the Capitol complex, posted a picture from the U.S. Capitol Police showing a man pulling the fire alarm who appeared to be Bowman.

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Sandy Township Police Department have filed charges against a DuBois woman following an investigation into a two-vehicle crash that took place last September. According to the affidavit, police were dispatched to the crash, in the area of Mountain Run Road and Route 255, on Sept. 2nd. Investigators say the driver of a 2005 Jeep Cherokee and the driver and passenger of a 2012 Ford F-150 all suffered injuries in the crash.

Holiday Lights on the Lake returns to Lakemont Park in Altoona for it's 27th season and will be featuring traditional and new displays, along with treats from 150 sponsors, a press release states. According to a press release by the park, Holiday Lights on the Lake will be open from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. daily November 17th through January 7. The event will feature traditions such as the Avenue of Trees, Tunnel of Lights and cinnamon nuts by Nuts for You while also enjoying some new ceramic LED illuminated displays.

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — For the first time in 56 days, Baltimore area residents observed a port without the massive identifiers from one of the state's most notable maritime tragedies, something that Maryland Governor Wes Moore said made him feel emotional when speaking Tuesday morning. The governor, along with other leaders gathered in Baltimore, Maryland again on Tuesday, this time without the backdrop of the M/V Dali, the Singaporean-flagged cargo ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge eight weeks ago.

University Park, PA (WJAC) — This Saturday is the Penn State football team's home opener at Beaver Stadium. For fans returning to the stadium, they are already being urged to recycle. When you have a hundred-thousand or so people on hand, there's a lot of recyclables, especially for the beverages. “We were looking at 5 to 10 tons of recyclables per game. That is just the parking lots. There's more inside the bowl of the stadium.

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BENEZETTE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE | Jay Township Fire Chief Brandon Kowalski tells 6 News that more than 100 acres of forest were impacted by Wednesday evening's wildfire, although he's not yet sure the exact amount. Kowalski was the incident commander for the fire. He tells 6 News it's still unclear what led to flames breaking out on a homeowners property around 3 p.m. before quickly spreading. Crews from about 20 different departments were called to help fight the flames.

Clearfield County, PA (WJAC) — The Clearfield County Fair is scheduled to start early next week with the official kickoff parade Monday. But this year, the fair board is making some changes as to what is acceptable on the parade route. “Not throwing candy from a moving vehicle along the parade route,” says Clearfield County Fair Manager Greg Hallstrom. It's a rule, fair officials say, that has been on the books for years, but hasn't been enforced until now.

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — 7News with a health alert and a warning about giving children sleep aids on a routine basis. Most parents have experience with kids fighting their bedtimes, and children’s melatonin supplements or kids’ Benadryl may seem like a reasonable solution. 7News’ Adrianna Hopkins spoke with Dr. Nilong Vyas, a pediatrician, sleep specialist and owner of Sleepless in NOLA, about whether melatonin supplements or other sleep aids are safe for children.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are building around third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. A person with knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press the Pirates and Hayes have come to terms on a new eight-year, $70 million deal with the 25-year-old Hayes pending a physical. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because a formal announcement isn't expected until the team's home opener on April 12. Hayes entered the 2022 season hitting .

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to reports from multiple NFL Insiders, Pittsburgh Steelers' star pass rusher TJ Watt reportedly suffered a badly dislocated finger and multiple torn ligaments in Sunday's win against the Baltimore Ravens. Reports indicate that the injury is not severe enough to keep Watt off the field, although head coach Mike Tomlin reportedly indicated that Watt may need to undergo surgery to repair his finger, after the season is over.

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's defense attorneys grilled Stormy Daniels Thursday on the transaction at the center of the former president's hush money trial, pressing her on why she accepted a $130,000 payment to keep quiet about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump instead of going public. “Why didn’t you do that?” attorney Susan Necheles asked, wondering why Daniels didn't hold a news conference as she had planned to tell reporters about the 2006 encounter, which Trump denies ever happened.

The American Red Cross said it critically needs blood and platelet donors now following a concerning decrease in donations as the country has experienced an increase in severe weather systems and historic travel. In fact, during the past month, about 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected than needed to maintain the Red Cross national blood supply. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), five of the busiest travel days ever happened this month and more record-breaking travel is expected this summer — a busy time when many regular donors may be unable to give.

Centred Outdoors' eighth season started with the annual 'Family Fishing Picnic' in Centre County on Sunday. The 10th annual 'Family Fishing Picnic' took place at Tussey Mountain Pond in Boalsburg, and featured food and different activities, like learning how to fish and identifying different bugs. Centred Outdoors says that its mission is to provide guided adventures at outdoor destinations throughout Centre County. They say events like the picnic on Sunday have a little something for everyone, and all of their events and tours are completely free of charge.

4TH UPDATE (7:00 p.m.):CAMBRIA CO, Pa (WJAC) — Residents who were evacuated Wednesday over concerns of flooding from the Wilmore Dam have been given the all clear to return to their homes, officials say. Summerhill Fire Chief Bob Burkett say he’s spoken with the Cambria County Emergency Management Director, Art Martynuska, who says the surveillance level for the Wilmore Dam has dropped sufficiently enough for people to safely return to Summerhill Borough and Wilmore Borough.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Lawmakers are weighing how to get a grip on high costs that have battered American consumers over the last several years as inflation ate into budgets through more expensive prices on essentially all purchases. Adjusting government spending and changing regulations on sectors across the economy have been frequent angles Congress have explored since inflation started picking up in the post-pandemic economic resurgence and taking away consumers’ purchasing power.

SOMERSET, Pa. (WJAC) — As we are over nine months into the coronavirus pandemic, businesses are still dealing with the effects of shutdowns and loss of business. In an effort to help, the Somerset County Commissioners just allocated $1.2 million worth of CARES Act Funding to over 100 different businesses throughout the county. Businesses ranging from restaurants, retail stores, and auto shops. Somerset County was initially allocated over $6 million worth of federal CARES Act money at the start of the pandemic.

PITTSBURGH, Pa (WJAC) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo has been removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List, according to Steelers.com. The announcement made Thursday morning comes just one day after his charges were withdrawn for an alleged assault of his girlfriend. Team General Manager Kevin Colbert did say that the league is still investigating the incident and that Chickillo could still be subject to discipline under the league's Personal Conduct Policy.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — More controversy and disagreement over plans by the Centre County Commissioners to establish new regulations for those working on large scale, county government construction projects. The commissioners are considering what is termed a “responsible contractor ordinance.” They say at least two of the commissioners feel it will increase worker safety on county capital construction projects, along with alerting the county to potential bidder issues. But one commissioner isn’t on board with the proposed ordinance.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — The coroner has identified the Penn State student who was found dead Friday. According to Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers, the student has been identified as 19-year-old Justine Gross of Summit, New Jersey. The teenager’s cause of death is still unclear. Sayers says an autopsy was completed and investigators are waiting on the results which will take about six weeks. Investigators said Gross’s death appears to be an isolated incident and appears to be accidental in nature.

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor is opening the pool in the official residence he doesn't use to children who typically wouldn't have access to one. Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced Friday the new access to the pool at the State House. The residence is on National Guard property, about 25 miles from Harrisburg. Fetterman's wife, Gisele, will run a program to teach water safety and coordinate wider use of the 30-by-40-foot pool.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar says two individuals were taken into custody on Thursday following a "large drug bust" on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Authorities say police conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima that was traveling westbound through Jefferson Township. Police say troopers "observed evidence of criminal activity" and conducted a search of the vehicle. Investigators say the search led to the seizure of a backpack containing over 160 bricks of suspected heroin.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — Pennsylvania State University police are investigating a pornographic video filmed in a classroom and posted online. University spokeswoman Lisa Powers says screen captures of the video were shared with university police to try to determine if there is any criminal activity related to this, such as nonconsensual acts or the involvement of a minor. Here’s Powers’ statement in full: “If in fact the screen captures we have been provided are accurate, Penn State was obviously not aware of the use of its classroom in this manner, and the film was clearly made without any official permission.

SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — State police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man by western Pennsylvania borough police officers that authorities said followed the discovery of a woman's body. Officers went to a South Connellsville home shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to check on the welfare of a 45-year-old woman. Police said a 33-year-old man let them in and they found the woman dead in the basement, but a struggle ensued when they tried to arrest the man and he fired a shot at them.

Middleborough, Mass. (TND) — A 12-year-old middle school student is speaking up after he said he was sent home from school for refusing to remove a T-shirt that read: "There are only two genders." Liam Morrison, a 7th grader at John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School in Middleborough, Mass., told the Middleborough Public Schools board during an April 13 meeting that he was removed from his gym class a few weeks prior by school staff and told to take off his shirt because people were complaining that it was making them feel unsafe.

UPDATE:Cambria County, PA — The manner of death for the 18-year-old male involved in a drowning at the local Holiday Inn, located on the 200 block of Market Street, in downtown Johnstown, has been ruled as accidental, by Cambria county coroner Jeff Lees. Lees says there were no other factors found to be in play for the man's death. ORIGINAL:911 officials in Cambria County say first responders were dispatched for a drowning at a local hotel on Sunday.

NEWARK, Del. (TND) — A University of Delaware student was arrested after she went on "an antisemitic tirade" and vandalized a Holocaust memorial sponsored by a Jewish student group, according to the Delaware Department of Justice. The DOJ said 23-year-old Jenna Kandeel faces three charges, including one for committing a hate crime, as well as criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. In a news release, Attorney General Kathy Jennings said officers from the University of Delaware Police Department arrested Kandeel Wednesday evening after witnesses told authorities she damaged several flags at the memorial and "

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — As icicles hang from tree branches, ice is also clinging onto power lines as temperatures hit 'real feels' of single digits. Penelec officials say that's believed to be the cause of Friday's power outage in the Ebensburg area, which impacted over 4,000 customers. Ebensburg resident Julie Doyle says her family was affected by the outage. "We were at home all day just waiting for the power to come back on,"

(TCS) — Pennsylvania struggles to get more housing built to relieve a statewide shortage. For rural parts of the commonwealth, communities are in a position similar to rural towns across America. An analysis of housing in rural Illinois shows that problems are common, but solutions are as rare as a cheap apartment. “The insufficient supply of housing partially explains why housing costs are one of the key factors driving inflation,” noted Mark White, a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Johnstown, Pa. (WJAC) — West Hills Community Church is moving to a new location, says their lead pastor David Streets. Church leaders celebrated the move with a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday afternoon. Streets says the church has been renting space out of the Westmont Church of the Brethren, along Sunshine Avenue in Westmont, since 2014. The new location of the church is 175 Woodmont Road, near Westmont Hilltop High School in Upper Yoder Township.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (TND) — People were asked to avoid the downtown area of Youngstown, Ohio, Tuesday after a major explosion blew out windows of businesses including a Chase bank branch. “Emergency services are on the scene, and the situation is being actively managed,” police wrote earlier in the evening, adding, “Stay away from the vicinity to allow emergency personnel to address the situation without obstruction.”The Youngstown Fire Department reported it was from a possible natural gas leak.

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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — "It's fun to stay at the YMCA" -- especially at the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA -- on the 50-year anniversary of accepting women as members. Members gathered at the facility Thursday along Haynes Street to celebrate the milestone in the decades-long fight for women's equality. It was baby steps for women. That was huge, I thought. That was a big accomplishment. It made me feel really good.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County say a Meyersdale man is facing charges, accused of "impersonating a public servant" and "illegally removing an animal" from a local farm. Investigators say on April 6th, troopers were dispatched to a farm along Greenville Road, in Greenville Township, for reports of a dispute over a farm animal. Police say 60-year-old George Porter allegedly stole a Mouflon Ram from the victim's farm.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Police say an Sigel man is facing drunk driving charges after reportedly operating an Amish horse and buggy in a “reckless manner.” According to the Brookville Police Department, 20-year-old Ray Byler faces a misdemeanor driving under the influence and was also cited for careless and reckless driving. Police say they were patrolling the area of Main Street Sunday when they passed an Amish horse and buggy.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Pop superstar Taylor Swift has added songs from her recently-released album to the setlist of the European leg of the Eras Tour. "The Tortured Poets Department," which is the singer's 11th studio album, shattered a number of records upon release in April. It marked her 14th number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart, and tracks from the album secured the top 14 spots on the Hot 100 chart.

HYNDMAN – Two people were arrested and are facing multiple charges in connection to an armed robbery in Bedford County, state police say. According to a release, while investigating an armed robbery at the Dollar General in Hyndman Borough earlier this month, troopers were given information on a separate incident from December about another armed robbery. Tips and surveillance video led police to question Jared Ohler and Mary Hogamier who later confessed to the December armed robbery of the same Dollar General store.

LOS ANGELES (TND) — After months of speculation, hip-hop star Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson said he sold a multi-part docuseries about sexual assault allegations lodged against Sean "Diddy" Combs to a major streaming app. NETFLIX wins the bidding war but if more victims keep coming out I’m gonna need more episodes," 50 Cent wrote on X Tuesday.TMZ was the first to report the news, noting the docuseries was produced through 50 Cent's G-Unit Film and Television Studios.

WASHINGTON (TND) — The IRS whistleblower who came forward with concerns about how the Justice Department handled Hunter Biden’s case broke his silence Tuesday. IRS agent Gary Shapley spoke first in an exclusive interview with CBS News. Shapley stood firm his stance the president’s son got special treatment during the federal investigation into his tax and gun crimes. "If this was any other person they likely would have already served their sentence,"

LONDON (TND) — King Charles III unveiled his first official portrait since his coronation last year and drew some mixed reactions online. The vivid image depicts him in the bright red uniform of the Welsh Guards - which he was made Regimental Colonel in 1975 - against a background of similar hues. Charles was joined by his wife Queen Camilla as the king's larger-than-life painting by artist Jonathan Yeo debuted at Buckingham Palace.

CAMBRIA/SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A new horror film called "The Boonies" was recently produced by locals...from the boonies. Dave McMillan and Brian Balog are Westmont Hilltop grads turned independent filmmakers. "We all are familiar with the woods, or 'The Boonies.' That's part of our childhood," said Brian. The life-long friends started producing the 97 minute horror movie in August of 2020. "The film starts off pretty innocently with some hikers going on a bachelor party weekend.

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Annual Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous returns in Elk County, with some changes Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:16:49 GMT (1717579009357) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGiZnqPCoriMnJ%2BaoZ6orrh5wpqpr52iqHqzsc2dnLOun6rAbr7ErayrpqNitq95xKWiZpufqru1xYywoK2gXai8rrGMnJ%2BappeawA%3D%3D

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — In downtown Johnstown, the annual Christmas Market has returned to Central Park. Workers spent the day closing off streets and putting up igloos for vendors. Multiple vendors are set up and Santa is scheduled to appear both nights. The market is open until 8 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRflruvwcClZJygop7AtbnArGSmmaKgsrV50Z6rrqqeqHq1u4yjpqGmo6m8uLrSZpqepqSnrq15z5qppA%3D%3D

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — There is a unique problem in the Huntingdon Area School District. School officials say its music department "doesn't have enough instruments to go around" as nearly the entire fourth grade class at the Southside Elementary School signed up for band next school year. On Wednesday, the school district held a "walk-a-thon" to raise money for more instruments. Southside Elementary School Director Rick Kane says the walk started at midnight in Huntingdon Borough and continued during the day until participants made it to one-hundred-thousand steps.

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — Kennywood Park announced Tuesday on social media that it will be retiring four of its rides, as it continues to invest in new attractions. Thus, park officials announced that the following rides are being retired: Kangaroo, Paratrooper, Bayern Kurve and Volcano. While these attractions have created countless special memories for our Guests and Team Members over the years, we have determined the best path forward at this time is to say goodbye.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Legalization of recreational marijuana has been a topic up for discussion recently. But medical marijuana has been legal since 2016. Multiple medical marijuana dispensaries have been opening across the state of Pennsylvania. Now, a second one will be opening right here in downtown Johnstown. Beyond/Hello opened back in July. It was the first medical marijuana dispensary to open in Johnstown. Now, Harvest, a second medical marijuana dispensary, is set to open just a few blocks away.

ST. MARYS - A shoe store in St. Marys is making sure veterans and active-military members have warm feet this winter. As of Nov. 27, Shoe Sensation's Socks for Troops program has collected nearly 4,000 pairs of socks and 585 shoelaces for local veterans and active-duty military overseas nationally. Store manager Christy Moonan said the program started at the store in St. Marys in 2013 and because of the impact it made, the company decided to take the program nation wide.

PUNXSUTAWNEY - State Police Memorial Day is a day to remember troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Pennsylvania State Police from the Punxsutawney barracks in Jefferson County honored the first two Pennsylvania troopers killed in the line of duty Monday. A historical roadside marker was unveiled in memory of Pvt. John Henry and Pvt. Francis Zehringer. "We wear this uniform but it's the members who come before us that earned all the respect,"

NEW YORK (TND) — Baby Bieber Fever!! Pop star Justin Bieber and his model wife Hailey Bieber are about to become parents. The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, announced they will be soon expecting their first child together. According to The Associated Press, a representative for Hailey Bieber on Thursday confirmed she is more than six months pregnant. Mr. and Mrs. Bieber shared the big news on Instagram. They each posted a video and multiple photos of Hailey Bieber showing off her baby bump, tagging one another in the respective captions.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a man is behind bars in Blair County after he allegedly robbed a delivery driver earlier this week. Police say just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, 29-year-old Jesus Figueroa allegedly robbed a DoorDash driver on 7th Avenue in Altoona. The driver reported that he believed Figueroa had a knife during the robbery. After he was arrested, police say officers discovered that Figueroa was in possession of a black shard of metal that could have been displayed as a knife.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County say a Salisbury woman is facing charges, accused of burning cigarettes on the skin of a young boy. According to the affidavit, troopers were contacted in February to investigate a CYS complaint regarding burn marks on the finger and neck of a 5-year-old boy. Upon further investigation, authorities questioned 66-year-old Miriam Housel, who claimed that the marks were "birthmarks." Police say doctors at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh concluded that the marks were not consistent with any accidental injuries and were left intentionally.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Sheetz has announced plans to hire 2,500 employees companywide. The company says it will hold open interviews for full-time and part-time positions March 27 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all of its 589 locations. Sheetz currently has stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina. “We are excited to bring additional employees into our family at Sheetz," said Stephanie Doliveira, vice president of human resources at Sheetz.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Xander Schauffele faced yet another major champion down the stretch and this time delivered some magic of his own. He swirled in a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win the PGA Championship for his first major championship in another thriller at Valhalla. The birdie putt denied Bryson DeChambeau — and LIV Golf — a chance at another major title and put Schauffele in the record book with the lowest 72-hole score in major championship history.

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A popular Johnstown business is preparing to reopen, four months after heavy smoke and flames damaged the building's basement. The owner of Baker's Loaf is calling Monday her “Christmas morning," saying it has been a stressful past few months, but she is thrilled to be opening up her business again. August's electrical fire left owner Maigin Boring no choice but to temporarily close the business she has owned since 2015.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A community in Johnstown is coming together to help its local fire department after an unfortunate event. In January, West Hills Regional Fire Department's ladder truck caught on fire, leaving the fire station without a critical piece of equipment. It's been almost three months since the event and West Hills Fire Department’s fire chief Robert Tauber says they’re still not sure how much money the insurance will reimburse the department for a new truck that’s expected to cost between $900,000 to a million dollars.

(TND) — Americans are tightening their belts at mealtime. Inflation-weary consumers are cutting back to save money on food, and that’s not lost on the companies. “Consumers continue to be even more discriminating with every dollar that they spend as they faced elevated prices in their day-to-day spending, which is putting pressure on the (fast-food) industry,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said during an earnings call last week. McDonald’s quarterly U.S. comparable sales were up 2.

DuBois, PA — The Reitz Theater was the only building to survive the Downtown DuBois fire in the late 1880s. Since then, Culture Resources Incorporated purchased the building and started the Reitz Theater back in the 1990s. Recently they were awarded $300,000 from the Department of Economic Development for this theater. "They gave us an additional $300,000 on our own we had raised about $140,000 so we're using all those funds together to do some improvements on the building and also to build our addition,"

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – Richland Township police have made an arrest in Tuesday night’s armed robbery at the Honey Bear Mini Mart convenience store at 3100 Elton Road. Police said they arrested Zach Nagel, of Windber, after getting a tip on Facebook. Police said Nagel was armed with a gun and got away with an undisclosed amount of money around 7 p.m. Nagel also told the clerk "he would blow his head off.

They say "all work and no play" is dull, so how about playing as a job? Mattel is looking for a chief UNO player and it's dealing out big money for the role. The company says the chosen candidate will earn more than $4,000 a week for four weeks in New York City. The job entails challenging strangers to play the new UNO Quatro family game. It also requires the player to make social media content involving UNO products.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Hundreds of athletes from around the area and surrounding states made the trip to Cambria County this weekend. The Varsity Encore Cheerleading Championship -- called the "Encore Johnstown Showdown" -- is being held at the Cambria County War Memorial. Organizers say just under 1,000 athletes and about 2,500 fans are expected to fill up the 1st Summit Arena over the weekend. This event marks the first cheerleading competition to be held at the arena since 2010.

The grand opening of the new Domino’s location on Goucher street happened on Monday. The new location features new state of the art technology and services that the owner and employees are excited to share with the community. The store, originally located in the Moxam area of Johnstown has found a new home on Goucher street. Local Domino's Chain Owner Sheldon Port told us: "We’re super excited to be in this part of town and offering a new area for delivery and carry-out service.

Bellefonte, PA (WJAC) — Downtown Bellefonte is getting new artwork. A one-thousand-square-foot mural, located along the 100 block of Allegheny Street, next to the Waffle Shop is nearly complete. The mural was done by "Key Detail," from New York City, who have installed murals across the world. According to Downtown Bellefonte Incorporated, the mural pays tribute to “National Air Mail and Bellefonte’s role in that rich history.” The city also says that the mural will be officially dedicated, in a public ceremony, on June 28th, at the mural unveiling block party downtown.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel's arrival in the NHL seven years ago helped propel the Pittsburgh Penguins to the franchise's fifth Stanley Cup. The Carolina Hurricanes are wagering the gifted goal scorer can do the same a little further south. The Penguins traded the high-scoring forward to the Hurricanes on Thursday night in exchange for forward Michael Bunting, prospects Ville Koivunen, Vasili Ponomarev and Cruz Lucius and conditional first- and fifth-round picks in this year's draft.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. - Police released pictures of tattoos found on a woman found dead along a road in Ferguson Township Sunday morning. Police said the woman was found in the 500 block of Plainfield Road around 3:20 a.m. Sunday. Police said they are still having a hard time identifying her and released the tattoo images. 6 News is not airing the pictures; however a local tattoo artist Adam Zimmer from Ikonic Ink in State College recreated them from the originals photographs.

Clearfield, PA — West Branch Elementary School closed Monday morning because of flood damage. Michelle Dutrow, Superintendent of the West Branch Area School District, said the elementary school flooded overnight. She said their HVAC system had 2 or 3 dampers that didn't close and due to freezing temperatures overnight, their pipes burst this morning. Dutrow said there was flooding in 2-3 areas of the elementary school in the hallways. The middle school or high school wasn't impacted by this flooding and stayed open today.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Alan Rauch of Johnstown spends his days making his visions come to life. "It's exciting to wake up in the morning and think about, 'Well, I have this great idea that I want to put on canvas.' That happens to me almost every day," he told 6 News. Over the last few months, Alan has been busy painting house and pet portraits, which many people have been ordering as Christmas gifts.

CRAVANT, France (WKRC) - An elderly woman sold her castle in order to live closer to her family. According to WECB, 88-year-old Colette Béchet sold her medieval castle, which is located in Cravant, France. Per the outlet, the donjon, or keep, sits atop an outcrop in the Yonne region of the country and has been something of a passion project. Béchet lived in the historic structure for over four decades, according to WECB, which reported that she saw the 25-meter-high keep back in 1983 while out on a stroll and purchased it the very next day.

by Matthew Stevens Mon, March 5th 2018 at 9:27 AMUpdated Mon, March 5th 2018 at 9:31 AM In a statement sent out Friday, officials said that they are "surprised and dismayed" about the charges filed against 56-year-old Glenn Tetro. (Jefferson County Jail) ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfl7%2Bwu8qvoKWklWKvprTAr6CoqpGheqmxwKWroWWZqMC2sdJmqq2ZpJq6prrTZpifrJWneqK%2B0Z6qrWWfm3qku4yfpq6mlJq%2F

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Clearfield County confirmed that charges have been refiled against the off-duty officer who was arrested earlier this year following a shooting at a DuBois-area business. Online court records show that a new batch of charges were filed earlier this week against Zachery Dodson, who is accused of shooting and wounding another man during an altercation with the owner of Invictus. This refiling comes after some of the charges against Zachary Dodson were dismissed in March.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — As measures are being taken to decrease the spread of COVID-19, how we go about our everyday lives is changing for now, including how we handle major life events like a loved one passing away. Funeral homes in Pennsylvania have been ordered by Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association to keep all funeral services private and limited to 10 people or less.

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — The future of what’s become a Jackson Township summer staple looks to be uncertain. According to Township Manager David Hirko, the Jackson Heritage Festival will not be happening this year. Hirko says he’s close to retiring, so this year he stepped down from being the event’s lead organizer, and no one stepped up to take over the planning process. The annual festival was held for 15 years in Veterans Memorial Park near the Jackson Township Senior Center and fire hall in Cambria County.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A candidate in a high-stakes legislative contest in Virginia had sex with her husband in live videos posted on a pornographic website and asked viewers to pay them money in return for carrying out specific sex acts. Screenshots of Susanna Gibson on the website were shared with The Associated Press. The campaign for Gibson, a Democrat running for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in a district just outside Richmond, issued a statement Monday in which it denounced the sharing of the videos as a violation of the law and her privacy.

UPDATELogan Township police say missing person Christina Shultz was found safe in Tyrone Feb. 22. ------------------------- ORIGINALLogan Township Police are searching for Christina Schultz, who has been deemed an endangered missing person. Prior to her disappearance, Schultz was the alleged victim of strangulation by Patrick Leeper Jr., who is at large. We reported the incident on January 30th, but we now know that 27-year-old Schultz was the alleged victim, according to State Police.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — A loophole in Florida state law is opening doors for illegal immigrants to obtain a Florida license plate without a driver's license. The issue is causing an uptick in arrests by law enforcement, according to state lawmakers. Rep. Alex Andrade says the issue is being examined by Florida's top legislators all the way down to tax collectors. "This is not some blow the roof off secret conspiracy,"

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The two men who fatally shot each other Wednesday afternoon in Johnstown have been identified. The Cambria County Coroner’s Office, District Attorney’s Office and Johnstown police held a joint press conference Friday morning to provide an update in the case. The afternoon shootout took place in the area of Broad Street and 6th Ave. around 2 p.m. when two men were driving beside each other and fired about five shots at each other, according to investigators.

Almost 22 million children rely on schools for their meals. But those meals can stop during the summer when school is not in session, often for up to 90 days, leaving kids across the U.S. at risk of hunger. Sinclair Broadcast Group will partner with Feeding America to launch Sinclair Cares: Summer Hunger Relief,a fundraising campaign to help provide meals to children and families across the U.S., with a goal of helping to donate a million meals this summer.

LOS ANGELES (TND) — Jimmy Kimmel announced his 7-year-old son, Billy, is recovering after a third heart operation. The late-night TV show host shared the news on social media Monday. The post included a photo of the boy smiling while laying in a hospital bed following the successful surgery. This weekend, our boy Billy had his third (of three, we hope) open heart surgery," Kimmel wrote on Instagram. "We went into this experience with a lot of optimism and nearly as much fear and came out with a new valve inside a happy, healthy kid.

PA (WJAC) — Both the PFBC (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission) and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are warning fishermen and hunters about online licensing scams that have recently been reported. According to a release, customers reported that they had purchased licenses through a third-party website that looked similar to the real Outdoor Shop, the PFBC and the Game Commission’s online purchasing portal, but never received a license. “The only proven, reputable and reliable methods for purchasing Pennsylvania fishing licenses and permits are through the PFBC’s online portal The Outdoor Shop or in-person from a retail license issuing agent,” said Bernie Matscavage, director of the PFBC Bureau of Administration.

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State has released its 2024 football schedule, which includes several new opponents as a result of the expansion of the Big Ten Conference. For the second year in a row, the Nittany Lions will begin their season with a renewal of an old rivalry as Penn State will travel to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers. Penn State will also welcome newcomers UCLA and Washington to Happy Valley.

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGME) — A school board chair in Maine has resigned over something she posted on Facebook. In the controversial comment, Board Chair Erin Nadeau seemed to compare people at a district budget meeting to those at a KKK rally. On Monday, people packed into an RSU 21 budget meeting, with some hoping to show solidarity. “We were asked by teachers to wear red for education,” RSU 21 parent Melissa McCue-McGrath said.

In January a sprinkler head broke causing some flooding in part of the gable's building. The historic Altoona site at 1331 12th Street was then vacated and condemned by city officials which said there were concerns for the electrical system. A co-manager of the building says it was about a month ago the red condemned tags were able to be taken off the building... As they now look to fill the empty space that was left behind.

PORTAGE, Mich. — A FedEx facility was severely damaged after a tornado ripped through Portage Tuesday evening. Photos and videos show a substantial amount of the building, located on Portage Road near Ramona Avenue, is severely damaged, including a caved-in roof and flooding. At this time, all employees have been accounted for, and no casualties have been reported, according to the City of Portage. Following Tuesday's storms, Fedex officials issued the following statement:

PHILIPSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Film lovers have had a lot to love in Centre County the past few days. The Centre Film Festival held another day of screenings Saturday. Best known for his role as Howard on the "Breaking Bad" spinoff show "Better Call Saul" — actor Patrick Fabian is flexing his indie chops. Fabian returned to his homestate Saturday to screen the film "Driver X" — which he stars in.

ALTOONA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro said Friday that criminal charges have been filed against 37 people accused of distributing or possessing illegal drugs in Blair County. The charges are the culmination of a yearlong cooperative investigation between the Office of Attorney General, the Blair County Drug Task Force and the Altoona Police Department. The investigation primarily focused on the distribution of heroin and prescription drugs in Blair County. Molly, Psilocybin mushrooms and other drugs were also being sold by certain people identified in this investigation.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — The Central PA Humane Society in Blair County is asking for help from the community after a weekend fire destroyed some of its storage sheds. 911 officials say crews were dispatched to the shelter around 5 p.m. Sunday. The shelter said in a post that none of its staff or animals were harmed in the blaze but that all of their extra cages were destroyed.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Court documents are revealing new details about what led to a standoff between a woman and state police in Bedford County over the weekend. According to a criminal complaint filed by state police, 57-year-old Catherine Imler is facing charges related to burglary, criminal trespassing and theft. Troopers say the incident began around 1:30 p.m. Saturday when a man was washing dishes in his Bloomfield Township home and he spotted Imler, who was completely naked, approaching his back door.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif (KMPH) — A charter bus that was carrying students from an elementary school caught fire on Wednesday. First responders arrived at the scene on Highway 156 eastbound at Highway 101 in Atwater, California as the commercial vehicle was in engulfed in flames and smoke. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported due to the bus driver getting everyone off the bus safely, reported KMPH.

NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say gunfire at a popular Halloween attraction in western Pennsylvania killed one teenager and critically wounded another - with another teenager being sought as a suspect. Allegheny County police said the shooting was reported at about 8:15 p.m. Saturday at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles. First responders found two 15-year-old youths shot and took them to hospitals, where one was pronounced dead in the emergency room and the other was listed in critical condition.

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KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (WKRC) — A North Carolina man said his sister dreamed he would find gold and then he won the lottery. "In her dream I found a bunch of gold," said David Atwell in an NC Education Lottery news release. "I guess dreams do come true." Atwell bought his $1 Cash 5 ticket from a Jiffy Quik. The odds for his five numbers to all match were a 1-in-962,598 chance.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — City Council, in a 4-3 vote, approved a liquor license transfer for the Sheetz on Broad Street, paving the way for the convenience store to continue a statewide beer-selling trend. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will still have to approve the transfer, which requires the Sheetz to do a remodel to add seating for 30 people, among other things. Ellen Freeman, a lawyer representing Sheetz at the Wednesday night meeting, said this vote is the beginning of the process, not the end.

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University Park, PA (WJAC) — Is Penn State moving closer to closing some Commonwealth campuses? That’s a primary question with the university now offering buyouts to commonwealth campus employees, which they're calling "voluntary separations." Penn State says the decision is due to a significant drop in enrollment at the campuses while it continues to work on lowering its operating budget deficit. The university says involuntary layoffs could happen in the future.

Tuesday's Johnstown AAABA Tournament scores Johnstown’s Martella’s Pharmacy 4, Youngstown, Ohio 3 Johnstown’s Martella’s Pharmacy 2, Baltimore 1 (completion protested game) Zanesville 2, Johnstown’s Paul Carpenter Capital Advisors 1 Johnstown’s Paul Carpenter Capital Advisors 5, Cleveland 3 Youngtown, Ohio 5, Altoona 4 (10 innings) Altoona 9, Baltimore 7 New Brunswick 6, Buffalo 0 Columbus 9, Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 5, Brooklyn 4 New Orleans 9, Chicago South Shore 0 Maryland State 2, New York City 1

2 dead, 28 injured including 15 minors, after mass shooting at South Baltimore block partyWed, 05 Jun 2024 06:58:35 GMT (1717570715653) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ5eWua2x0bJmq52gpL%2B1v4ymmKyrXai1sLvToqWgZZmjeqO%2BzqiipbGeYrWwucSsZKatnKm2sbjEZqCnoqWntqa%2FjJqlnWWWlsGiuMitoJ6rXaW8tL%2FIm6Oe

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa — A report from the Humane Society trying to educate people on where they get their puppies. It’s called the “Horrible Hundred” and it is working to shine a light on the conditions dogs are forced to live through. CBS 21 took a closer look at the report and the six Central PA kennels listed. The report names one-hundred “so-called” problematic breeders and sellers. It looks at State Kennel Inspection records, if a breeder has been fined, and consumer complaints.

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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip will close on Wednesday, July 17, as it prepares for renovations and rebranding as a Hard Rock International property. A spokesperson for Hard Rock International confirmed Wednesday that employees were informed of the closing date. The resort website says reopening is targeted for spring of 2027, meaning the closure would be just shy of three years. We'd like to thank the Las Vegas community and team members for warmly welcoming Hard Rock after enjoying 34 years at The Mirage,"

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating after two "abnormally skinny" children were found knocking on a South Carolina door this week, an incident report states. Officers said they responded to the 6300 block of Bay Road in Myrtle Beach around 12:30 a.m. on Monday in reference to abandoned children. When police arrived on scene, a woman told them that she heard knocking on the building's door before seeing two children at the window.

Rail officials investigating 'minor train derailment' in BellefonteWed, 05 Jun 2024 11:59:22 GMT (1717588762832) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGiqkZ65brvFn6CcoZGhwG61za%2BcrKyZnK61tc2gZKahnqS%2FbsDRmqCnZZSav6K1y6acp6xdnrtursSlo56en6PBpovPoaatp21n

ALTOONA/BLAIR COUNTY, Pa — Have you ever seen thirty-five thousand pounds of food? The last time the Center City Church held their City Blessing Food Giveaway, they handed out that much...in an hour! “One of the things that I think is just absolutely amazing is that it's the city, it’s the people of Altoona stepping up to help the people of Altoona” said Jim Kilmartin, the pastor of the church."

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — In Huntingdon County, underwater and surface work on portions of Raystown Dam's water release mechanisms began Monday. The equipment being repaired controls how much water is sent downstream to prevent flooding of homes and businesses around the lake. The area of the lake downstream from mile marker 1 is now closed to all boat traffic to allow for the repairs. The closure is expected to be in place through the end of October.

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State has fired its Offensive Coordinator Mike Yurcich following the Nittany Lions' 24-15 loss to Michigan on Saturday. According to multiple reports, Yurcich was relieved of his coaching duties on Sunday, a decision that was confirmed by the University Sunday afternoon. Yurcich was hired by Penn State in 2021 after serving as the OC the year prior at the University of Texas. Penn State Insider Audrey Snyder notes that Yurcich' replacement will be the sixth offensive coordinator under head coach James Franklin.

JOHNSTOWN - Another private for-profit school is closing. Friday was the last day of business for the Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology in Johnstown and Dubois. Owner Dan Leaser says closing is the hardest thing he has ever had to do. "They don't even have a job now, that's crazy," said Desiree Albany, who works nearby. Both the Johnstown and Dubois locations will no longer be open for business. Thousands of students have graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have dismissed third base coach Joey Cora after five seasons at the post. The Pirates announced the move Saturday, less than a week after they finished 61-101 and last in the NL Central. “We would like to thank Joey for his passion for the job and his commitment in continuously helping our players grow as big leaguers,” Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said. “Even though this was a difficult decision, we wanted to make it now out of respect for Joey so that it allows him to immediately be able to pursue other opportunities.

CHAMPION – Seven Springs Mountain Resort plans to turn Black Friday into White Friday. Friday is the day the Somerset County resort plans to open for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. According to a news release, the arrival of consistently cold temperatures allowed for extensive snowmaking Saturday through the first part of the week. For opening weekend, Seven Springs ski and snowboard tickets are $58 per adult and $45 per child, ages 6-11.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WKRC) - A company's "Endless Horizons" program lets you retire on a luxury cruise ship. Villa Vie Residences was described as an innovator in modern-day residential cruising. The company announced a new program called "Endless Horizons," which aims to transform the concept of retirement for those who dream of traveling the world "without the hassle of planning or ongoing expenses." Interested parties may choose from the following plans:

On March 17, 1936, the streets of Johnstown were filled with panic as residents desperately searched for higher ground. A rumor had spread that the Quemahoning dam had burst. It was hours before that was proven false, but a flood was still on its way. "It wasn't a flash flood. It was a fairly gradual flood. You had a record stream melt with additional rain. It was a really cold winter, the snow melted quickly and the streams started rising,"

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — Authorities say 13 people were injured overnight when a semi-truck crashed on Interstate 476 in Lehigh County. Emergency crews responded to the scene on the busy northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Macungie Township where a tractor-trailer collided with several other vehicles. At least two people had to be extricated by emergency crews following the crash. At this time there are no details on the extent of those injuries and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

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UNIVERSITY PARK -- No. 1 Penn State (12-0, 8-0 B1G) took care of visiting Michigan State (9-7, 3-5 B1G) in front of yet another sold out Rec Hall crowd. Head coach Cael Sanderson’s crew won seven of 10 bouts, all for bonus points, to post the 37-10 win as over 6,600 fans looked on. The dual began at 125 where sophomore Devin Schnupp (Lititz, Pa.) battled No. 7 Rayvon Foley tough before dropping a 14-5 major decision.

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Sheetz announced Thursday that they will be participating in a new fundraising campaign in support of the Special Olympics. Throughout the month of October, customers will have the opportunity to donate to the nonprofit organization, either by adding donations to their purchase at the point of sale, or by dropping money into donation boxes that will be placed near the registers, according to a company release. At the end of the month, the store that raises the most money will then receive a "

A heavily redacted Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) report is offering a deeper look into Adams County Children and Youth Services (CYS). The County’s District Attorney Brian Sinnett on Tuesday said Adams County CYS failed 15-month-old Iris Mummert, who was murdered by her mother in 2020. After the death of a child that is in the care of CYS, the county must put together a report about the incident and make note of what can be done better next time.

JOHNSTOWN, PA - Bo Bassett was only six years old when he won his first world championship. Now at the age of 14, Bassett will be back on the world championship mats. Bassett, an upcoming eighth grader at Bishop McCort, will travel to Budapest, Hungary next week for the Cadet World Championships. Bassett will represent America on the World Team for USA Wrestling. Even though he has eight years of experience since his last world tournament, his mom and dad still had to sign a permission slip for Bo to go.

Jefferson Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Brookville Borough Police Department say a local student is facing charges after being accused of stabbing a fellow classmate last week. Police say they began an investigation on Friday, Jan. 27th, after receiving a complaint from a parent of the victim, claiming that their child had been stabbed in the hand during the previous school day. Upon further investigation, police determined that an 8th grade student had allegedly stabbed the victim, twice, in the hand with a colored pencil.

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — A local community is coming together for a mother and daughter in Cambria County who lost everything in a tragic house fire over the weekend. "We're talking about years of memories in the house they lost. They lost clothes, they lost TVs, kitchenware, everything. Everything you could possibly think of. It was a total loss for them,” said South Fork Borough police chief Don Wyar.

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Model Janice Dickinson is telling a jury that Bill Cosby raped her after giving her a pill he claimed would help her with menstrual cramps. Dickinson is the fourth accuser to take the witness stand at Cosby's sex assault retrial in suburban Philadelphia. She told jurors Thursday she was "rendered motionless" by the pill as Cosby got on top of her in his Lake Tahoe, California, hotel room.

BLACKLICK TOWNSHIP – A 33-year-old Nanty Glo man who died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night has been identified as Joshua Reesey. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said Monday an autopsy revealed that Reesey died of blunt force trauma. The manner of death was ruled accidental. Lees said toxicology tests are pending. State police in Ebensburg said Reesey crashed into a tree in the 1400 block of Beulah Road in Blacklick Township at approximately 11:20 p.

Albuquerque, NM — It is a sight you would not expect to see inside a school classroom, students fighting each other swords. But that is exactly what happened inside one high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico about two years ago, and it was all caught on camera. One of the students was injured and her family is now suing the school district for allowing it to happen. "Our client says the teacher came in and said I have a surprise for you guys,” the student’s attorney said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over audio of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur that's at the center a Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, the Justice Department told lawmakers in a letter publicly released on Thursday. It comes as the House Oversight and Accountability Committee and the Judiciary Committee are each expected to hold a hearing to recommend that the full House refer Garland to the Justice Department for the contempt charges over the department's refusal to hand over the audio.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Are more charges coming against a man accused in rapes in State College and Michigan that police say occurred more than 20 years ago? The unusual case hinges on DNA from a coffee cup as police from various agencies are continuing the investigation. Kurt Rillema remains jailed in Michigan, where he waived a preliminary court hearing last week on rape related charges. A case there, in Oakland County, Michigan, dates back to 1999 with police saying he raped a woman on a golf course.

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SALISBURY, Pa (WJAC) — Tall Pines Distillery in Salisbury unveiled its new "Five Alarm" moonshine on Sunday afternoon, which honors the local Salisbury fire department. The distillery presented a special bottle of the moonshine to the fire department which pictured the department helmet on it. Bottles of the moonshine will be on sale soon, and $2 of every bottle sold will be donated to the fire department. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfqLyusdGsnK1lk6R6pbXSraClpJWnxm7Bza%2BcoqSjYrumw4ympqimo522r7GMraZmoJ%2BjvLN5y6iamqRdm7azsYydnKmZoqm6prrT

ANNE ARUNDEL COUUNTY, Md. — An Anne Arundel County elementary school teacher has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing eight students. Matthew Schlegel, 44, was taken into custody Thursday morning at his home in Severna Park. He faces more than 30 charges, ranging from second-degree assault to sex abuse of a minor. Schlegel is a third-grade math teacher at Severna Park Elementary school. According to charging documents, all of the alleged victims are current or former students of Schlegel, and the alleged abuse occurred in the classroom.

It was an emotional scene Sunday evening as thousands came out to support Karns City quarterback Mason Martin, who was hospitalized Friday after collapsing during the Gremlins’ game against Redbank Valley. Martin's friends, family and classmates found strength in numbers, as they packed the bleachers and came together to offer hope and comfort, but most of all prayers, for their quarterback as he continues to heal. The Karns City community applauded the high school football team as they walked onto the field, hand-in-hand, standing in solidarity during a time of uncertainty for one of their own.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The National Park Service withdrew a proposal Monday to take down a statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site as part of a renovation that touched off a torrent of criticism over the legacy of the man who founded the province of Pennsylvania. In a brief statement, Independence National Historical Park said it has withdrawn the proposal it had announced quietly before the weekend about a wider renovation of Welcome Park, located just blocks from the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center.

Altoona, PA (WJAC) — An Altoona man wanted for attempting to shoot another man at a child's birthday party earlier this year is now in custody, according to online court records. Altoona police say 33-year-old Charles Mobley faces numerous charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery, from the April 23 incident. Authorities say Mobley was reportedly uninvited to the party due to a prior incident with the victim. Police say Mobley showed up at the party anyway and got into an altercation with the victim, at which time he shouted, "

SOMERSET CO, Pa (WJAC) — Despite the annual Somerset firework show being canceled, over a dozen local businesses joined forces to find a new way to celebrate the holiday, all while staying socially distant. One of the most popular ways to celebrate Fourth of July weekend is by watching fireworks, but this year’s firework shows are being put out across the region. That’s when local business owner, Rick Sferro, of ServPro, came up with an idea.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Back by popular demand, Dairy Queen announced its S'mores Blizzard Treat will be April's "Blizzard of the Month." Several other summer favorites are returning to the menu a little early this year, including Oreo and cotton candy. Plus, the ice cream treats available for 85 cents apiece at participating locations. S’more good news for you! The S’MORES BLIZZARD TREAT IS BACK!!!" Dairy Queen noted on social media, adding that more than 20 million comments and direct messages made it happen.

LANCASTER COUNTY, Penn. (WKRC) — A Wendy's manager was charged after she allegedly created a "ghost employee" to steal over $20,000. According to Business Insider, Linda Johnson, a former general manager at a Wendy's in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, allegedly created a "ghost employee" named William Bright so that she could steal the wages. Per the outlet, Johnson manually logged 128 shifts for Bright at the location she managed.Lancaster Online reported that it was a task only the general manager could perform.

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — A local high school wrestler took a step up in competition this past weekend and it paid off. While Sunday was not the first time Jax Forrest wrestled in a college open and did well, it was different. With the stakes higher than ever and the highest ranked D1 wrestler across from him, Forrest brought his best. On Sunday afternoon, Jax Forrest did what would sound like an irrational goal for most, but for him, it meets his expectations.

DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — Several fireworks were ignited as a fire ripped through a Derry Township home Tuesday night. According to NBC affiliate WPXI, the flames broke out just after 9:30 p.m. at a home along North Ruby Street. Authorities told WPXI one firefighter was taken to a hospital for heat exhaustion. No other injuries were reported, but two adults and several children were displaced by the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to WPXI.

Pittsburgh Steelers' greats Hines Ward and James Harrison have been named as semifinalists for the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class. Harrison, who is a first-year nominee, helped lead the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII and was also named as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year during the 2008 season. The former All-Pro linebacker spent 14 seasons in Pittsburgh and was voted to the Pro Bowl in five straight seasons, from 2007 to 2011.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their head coach after an exhaustive search that included six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement. The 47-year-old Morris is a familiar name in Atlanta, having served as the Falcons' interim head coach for the final 11 games of the 2020 season after the firing of Dan Quinn.

NEW BERN, N.C. (WCTI) — A runaway case from Michigan was resolved in North Carolina on Tuesday and ended with the arrest of a 34-year-old man. A young girl was reported missing from Michigan and the New Bern Police Department said they received a tip that the girl was in New Bern. Officers added that they responded to 412 Stoney Hill Trail Unit B and were able to locate the girl.

3rd UPDATE |JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police have released the identity of the victim in Monday's deadly shooting at the Walmart in Punxsutawney. Troopers say that Alex Roy, 20, was pronounced dead after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. State police say that more details will be released at a later date. 2nd UPDATE |State police in Jefferson County have provided new details about Monday's deadly shooting at the Walmart in Punxsutawney.

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Johnstown Staying Aware | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:28:23 GMT (1717583303947) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 STAYING AWARE ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ5aarrXB0Z6qaKuklsaqusZmmLCZopo%3D

According to multiple reports, Penn State football has reportedly made a decision on who will be the team's next play caller. Reports indicate that the Nittany Lions are expected to hire Kansas Jayhawks associate head coach Andy Kotelnicki to replace former Offensive Coordinator Mike Yurcich. “We are excited to welcome Andy, his wife, Lindsey, son, Maximus, and daughter, Joy, to Penn State,” said head coach James Franklin. “Our search process for an offensive coordinator was extensive and throughout it, Andy’s name kept rising to the top of the list.

Making a Difference: Service dog helping Greater Johnstown Elementary students every dayWed, 05 Jun 2024 11:37:45 GMT (1717587465047) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ5aarrXB0Z6qaKWRoLavs4yaZJ2hlpuys7HNnJxon5Ghuaa%2B2GikmqOZo7RurYydoJ%2Belaeyr6%2FEZqqeqqaesKZ5w6ieZqCVob2qusZmnqudkamys3nJqJ%2Bnq6SkxK95xKWcpp2eqa6zxYysq66claPBtHnEr5yrsV2Zrro%3D

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Police in suburban Philadelphia say a thief made off with rare and valuable books from a used bookstore, including a rare edition of "To Kill A Mockingbird." Baldwin Book's Barn manager Fred Dannaway says the thief took at least 20 rare books from a case at the front of the West Chester-area bookstore. Dannaway says the thief didn't touch money in the register and left behind other expensive books displayed on a nearby counter.

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Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A Centre County murder case that is more than 30 years old is still under appeal in federal court. The defendant claims he was wrongly convicted, partially due to the role of the FBI reviewing the evidence. It was along a roadway near Bellefonte where the body of a teenage runaway from Maine, 17-year-old Dawn Marie Birnbaum, was found in March of 1993. The following year, James Cruz was convicted of murdering Birnbaum and sentenced to life in prison.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Centre County are investigating after authorities say an explosive device was allegedly found near the Rush Township Supervisors Building earlier this week. On Monday afternoon, officials say crews were conducting water line repair work when they discovered a "blasting cap" buried in the ground. Police say it was determined that the device had been left behind when crews last repaired the water lines, which was "

HANOVER, Pa. (WJAC) — The lone eaglet to a pair of Pennsylvania Bald Eagles left the nest over Memorial Day weekend and has since been spotted flying with its parents, according to Raptor Ecology Specialist Zoey Greenburg. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has been partnering with HDOnTAP and Comcast Business to offer a live look at the Hanover eagles' nest in York County. Greenburg says the eaglet fell from the tree Sunday afternoon, but ground viewers spotted the young raptor alive and well on a lower branch nearby.

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SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (WJAC) — After its first year of operation, the White House VA hotline has answered the calls of nearly 130,000 veterans, who otherwise might be lost in a complex system. With problems ranging from residential care and VA benefits to just having a listening ear, veterans across the country are able to call the fully staffed support center stationed in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, for aid, according to NBC.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Tuesday was a "bittersweet” day for the staff and patrons of the Altoona Public Library as they hosted a birthday and goodbye celebration for two "furry members" of their staff. For the past several years, the library has housed two ferrets. Last week, one of the ferrets, “Draco,” was diagnosed with some significant health issues. The staff made the difficult decision to retire her and her friend “Juniper” to the Wall-to-Wall Ferret Sanctuary in Hollidaysburg, where they will receive the care they need to live the rest of their lives comfortably.

'Endless Horizons' program lets you retire on luxury cruise ship Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:01:43 GMT (1717588903808) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLbAnKuvZpOkunC6xLCqaKeWm6%2BmrdNonpqknJq%2FunvVoqOlmV2rtqZ50Z6qopyVo7Cmv4yepZ2klajAbrTOq6Czp56oeq3B166psmWTp8Kqv8SloKedoqh6prrDpZysq12dvLO12ailrGWgp7yovsCmZKudpJ6%2FpnnCq6yiq5ViwKm1z2afop%2BYYsSwvsudZJykkajAbq%2FIp5qipp6Wwap5wJ2tnqakqr%2BmvtJmqZ6smaeyrrHNrWScp56YsrHAjJymp5uVpcG0ecyemKWrXZawpLvMpqadmaSevK%2B%2FjJympqWlo7a1xYyamq2hpp7BqrHSZpqupJmjrrPFjJqpratdm7a1usSsqmaopae9sL%2FEn6ylZZWtva270Z4%3D

MARTINSBURG/BLAIR COUNTY, Pa — In Blair County today, the Town of Martinsburg paid homage to a group of Civil War heroes who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg. 70 Union soldiers from the Morrisons Cove Area were honored with a memorial in Morrisons Cove Memorial Park on Saturday. Former Martinsburg Borough Manager Randy Stoltz spent several years researching and planning to make this possible. “I’m very excited to see this day come, it’s been two years in the the making, we got started two years ago and then COVID kind of slowed everything down,"

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Raystown Lake authorities are warning anglers not to leave behind fishing tackle after a baby bald eagle was found dead with lines and lures in its beak and talons. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the fledgling’s death is not an isolated incident and every year their rangers have to help wildlife entangled in fishing line, hooks and other tackle. “When any animal becomes entangled in fishing line or netting, a painful struggle ensues,” rangers wrote on Facebook.

PARIS (WKRC) - A picture of a baby lying on the ground at a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert went viral over the weekend. The controversial snapshot was taken at the Eras Tour performance Friday night at La Défense Arena in Paris, France. The picture, which shows the child in the pit area beneath an individual, who is presumably a parent, was shared by Swifties across social media. "The lack of common sense is astonishing to me,"

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The families of four young men killed and buried on a Pennsylvania farm have settled their wrongful-death lawsuits against the man who confessed in the killings and his parents Cosmo DiNardo, who was 20 at the time, admitted luring four young men ages 19 to 22 to the family’s farm in July 2017, saying he would sell them marijuana. He then killed them and buried them on the farm.

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — They are one of the hottest names in the field of weather. Yet, for employees of the State College based AccuWeather, it's alleged to have been a cold place to work, with accusations of sexual harassment and other misconduct. The claims are coming to light as the company is paying off a six-figure agreement with the Department of Labor after they were made aware of these allegations.

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration's strongest public criticism yet of Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant "a horrible loss of life of innocent civilians" but failed to neutralize Hamas leaders and fighters and could drive a lasting insurgency. In a pair of TV interviews, Blinken underscored that the United States believes Israeli forces should "

FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — About a dozen George Mason University students walked out of their graduation ceremony Thursday morning during Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's commencement speech. At least 13 students left EagleBank Arena and didn't walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. According to the walkout organizer, Democrats at Mason, the students were protesting Youngkin delivering the commencement address and it was a demonstration against the governor's "divisive policies."

UPMC announced Wednesday that the hospital system is planning to lay off approximately 1,000 employees/positions, citing ongoing "post-pandemic challenges." In a statement, UPMC says that the healthcare industry as a whole continues to be impacted by the "still evolving, post-pandemic marketplace." Officials say the layoffs will likely come in the form of closing open positions or eliminating certain "non-clinical" staff members. "To ensure that UPMC continues to thrive as a leading, successful health care organization, limited reductions are occurring throughout the health system primarily among non-clinical, non-member-facing, administrative staff through attrition, closing of open positions, elimination of redundancies and other actions,"

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Nearly two weeks after the recent primary election, close to 100 mail-in ballots in Centre County are being challenged as to whether they are valid ballots that should be counted. Election officials say 98 mail-in ballots were initially counted as valid by Centre County's election board, but they remain under review. The issue is how the returned ballots were dated, or not dated. On election day, the county's primary count center noted possible problems with how the ballots’ outer envelopes were dated.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Former NFL Pro Bowler Marcellus Wiley says he's speaking up for his daughters by speaking out against allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. In an Instagram video posted to the social media platform on Saturday, Wiley begins by claiming that while he doesn't have any issue with trans people in general, he is not okay with the idea of a person who was born biologically male competing against his daughters in sports.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Two NFL head coaches are weighing in on a controversial speech by one player as it makes waves throughout the league. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker earned widespread attention last week after delivering a commencement address at Catholic liberal arts school Benedictine College. In the address, the NFL player took aim at policies of President Joe Biden and encouraged women to embrace becoming a “homemaker.” “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world,” Butker said to the school’s female graduates.

One of the eaglets in the PA Farm Country Eagle Nest hatched Wednesday morning, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced. The eggs were laid back in February. The game commission has partnered with HDOnTAP and Comcast Business to provide a live look at the eagles' nest, nuzzled high up in a sycamore tree in Pennsylvania farmland. The Game Commission says at least one of the other eggs is pipping, or beginning to hatch, so we’ll likely see another eaglet Wednesday or Thursday.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas women's health clinic that conducts abortions has temporarily stopped offering the procedure, exasperating a strain on services in one of the few states in the region still allowing abortions. The move this week at the Trust Women clinic in Wichita followed a leadership shakeup that was outlined in an article published Thursday by the reproductive rights-focused publication Rewire News Group. Trust Women's board acknowledged what it described as a “leadership transition” in a statement but said it wouldn’t discuss the details for privacy reasons.

Authorities in New York once again searched the house of the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, according to multiple reports. Fox News reported New York State Police, as well as investigators from Suffolk County, were converged at the Massapequa Park home Monday. The media outlet noted law enforcement agents were seen in the driveway, with some wearing rubber gloves, as others carried white cardboard document boxes into the home.

BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) — It's fair to say she's a natural. Boise youngster Cash Rowley and her family recently went snowboarding up at Bogus Basin Ski Resort two days before she turned 1 years old. And the little one made it seem easy. "We bought the snowboard last year and our goal was to get her snowboarding for her first birthday," her father, Nick told KBOI 2News. To practice and get her ready for the ski season, the family helped her practice by dragging her around on her snowboard in the family living room.

UPDATE | Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — State police in Bedford County have released new details about the cause of Monday's fatal crash on Interstate 99 in East Saint Clair Township. Troopers say the crash claimed the life of 38-year-old Kevin Kutzler Jr., of Cherry Tree, and also sent four others to the hospital, including Kutzler's 8-year-old passenger. Investigators say the crash occurred around 5:20 a.m. near the 4.7 northbound mile marker, according to thecrash report.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans went to the polls Sunday to vote for who will likely be the country's first female president, voicing concerns overwhelmingly about security, from the power of Mexico's drug cartels down to street-level stick-ups. They were choosing between two women, a former academic who promises to continue outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's populist policies and an ex-senator and tech entrepreneur who pledges to up the fight against deadly drug cartels.

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — State police and officials with the Clearfield County coroner's office are investigating the death of an inmate at SCI Houtzdale. According to the prison's Acting Superintendent David Close, 33-year-old Matthew Vanzandt was found unresponsive in his cell on Wednesday, May 11. Investigators say first responders attempted to perform life-saving measures but he was pronounced dead around 8 p.m. Officials say Vanzandt was serving a 12-to-24-year sentence for first degree murder out of Lancaster County and had been at SCI Houtzdale since Sept.

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Officials with UPMC announced that the hospital system will soon be lifting its temporary masking policy, which had been reinstated in December in response to a rise in respiratory illness cases. According to a UPMC spokesperson, the policy will be lifted, beginning Feb. 29th. "Each virus is still present in our communities and can infect, creating difficulties for some. Staff, patients, support persons and visitors are still encouraged to wear masks, and some specific locations may require masking.

WESTMONT - Classes are expected to start on time for students at Westmont Hilltop School District. During Monday night’s school board meeting, the concern of asbestos in the high school building was a concern on if the date would be pushed back. “There’s no consideration to change the start date of classes,” school board president Matt Thomas said Tuesday. Officials said a $25,000 change order was approved at the school board meeting to pay workers overtime to get rid of the asbestos and finish up renovations.

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — A Bedford County man who was accused of shooting his cousin last year and then conspiring to burn his body has entered a guilty plea in the case. According to officials with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, Derek Louk entered a plea to one count of third-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Tyler Matthai last April. Authorities say Louk admitted to fatally shooting Matthai on April 26, 2022, and then conspiring with two others to burn the body and cover up the crime.

New Canaan, CT — A private school in Connecticut is mourning the loss of a tenth grader who died after being injured in a hockey game. Teddy Balkind died Thursday after colliding with another player in a junior varsity hockey game in Greenwich. Outside of St. Luke's school in New Canaan, Connecticut, the mood was somber Friday as students and parents gathered to mourn the loss of 10th grader Teddy Balkind.

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Marcus Taczanowsky was sentenced Tuesday to 39-84 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and simple assault related charges after the death of Jessie Gordon. The prosecution asked for consecutive sentences. Taczanowsky pleaded guilty in January to multiple charges. He will also have to pay $3,500 in fees. Gordon was found unresponsive in her Westmont home in November 2017. The 34-year old-old was taken to the hospital and remained on life support for about a week before she died.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A “controversial proposal" to add an outdoor recreational area for inmates at the Centre County Prison has been discussed for years. The idea is now moving forward, but it's still a slow process. After issuing an RFQ request for qualifications last month, the Centre County Commissioners say only one company responded to the idea of further studying the feasibility of adding an outdoor rec area at the county prison.

UPDATE:CLEARFIELD CO, Pa (WJAC) — State police have released additional details about missing Clearfield County man Gerard Joseph Flango Jr., who was last seen nearly three weeks ago. Authorities say Flango is a 48-year-old white male, who was last seen on surveillance video at the Family Dollar store, along the 1100 block of Old Town Road in Clearfield, on May 16th. Troopers say the video shows Flango wearing a camo ball cap, black T-shirt and blue jeans.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — In a time when themes of remerging, resurging and returning to normal are in the forefront, what emerged just over 100 years ago in Blair County set a new normal in train travel: The K4 locomotive. “They were used on mainline passenger services,” explained Andrew Brumbaugh with the Railroaders Museum. “If you were going to travel on the Pennsylvania railroad, odds are your train was pulled by a K4 engine.

SAINT MARYS, Pa. (WJAC) — At least two people were seriously injured in a crash involving a Fed Ex truck in St. Marys Monday afternoon, according to Elk County officials. Officials say the crash happened just before 2 p.m. on the 300 block of Route 120. They say a Fed Ex truck and passenger vehicle collided, damaging several vehicles that were parked nearby. According to Elk County emergency officials, the Fed Ex driver was injured along with the passenger of the other vehicle.

STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County are investigating a fatal accident that happened Saturday morning. According to a release, 21-year-old Alex Fitchett died after falling off an all-terrain vehicle on Boone Road near Huckleberry Highway. Police said while Fitchett was driving, he hit a large puddle and fell off the ATV. Officials said Fitchett died from his injuries after falling off the vehicle. State police and the Somerset County coroner are investigating.

(WJAC) — "When we walk in, you basically cross your fingers and hope that you don't come into contact with somebody that has it." That's what John Eckenrode, President of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association, says about working in a state prison during the pandemic. He's fighting for 11,000 of their corrections officers in the PSCOA to get a COVID-19 vaccine. "We've been trying to get prioritized. We've been trying to get into the 1A Phase going on two and a half months now.

WINDBER - The Windber Youth Football League decided this week to switch from tackle football to flag football for elementary school players starting this season. The decision was made after six years of tackle football and because of concussion concerns. League vice president Michael Betcher thinks this way kids can learn the game while they're still growing and start tackle football when they are a bit older and can take a harder hit.

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday the retention of 438 jobs over the next three years and major upgrades to the Domtar Corporation in Elk and Clearfield counties. Domtar Corporation is a company dedicated to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of pulp, paper and personal care products. Wolf said significant infrastructure and equipment upgrades will be made at its facilities in Johnsonburg, Elk County and DuBois, Clearfield County.

HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — Officials from the Department of Labor and Industry are warning of scammers who are interfering with unemployment compensation. Darlene Ashcom, of Johnstown, received two checks in the mail this week, both read "PA Treasury" on the front of the envelopes. She thought it was her property tax rebate check but instead, it was something else. "So I start reading it and I’m like, I didn't apply for unemployment.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — An investigation is being conducted into the death of two-time PGA Tour winner and Florida residentGrayson Murray. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said on Tuesday that it is investigating the 30-year-old golfer's death, which occurred inside a residence within city limits on May 25 at around 11 a.m. Following an initial investigation, police said there does not appear to be any signs of foul play.

Jefferson Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Jefferson County District Attorney's office confirmed that a former resident of the Punxsutawney area has been sentenced up to 180 years in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl. Officials say Douglas Poole was sentenced last Friday to serve 90 to 180 years after being convicted last November. Poole was found guilty on all 61 charges he faced, which included rape, sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault.

NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WJAC) — The former site of a shirt factory in Northern Cambria is getting new owners. According to the Northern Cambria Borough manager, the borough received three bids for the property and accepted one from Med-Van Transport. The transportation company owns property across the street from the vacant lot. Med-Van's bid also included a metal structure that sits on the lot. The property was home to the former Phillip and Jones Van Heusen shirt factory but has been vacant for more than 10 years.

BEDFORD -- The former Bedford County Jail is now home to Firesong Handweaving Studio. But the owner is selling the building, hoping the property will bring a new business to town. Diane Kelly owns both the handweaving studio and Firesong Farm, a working sheep farm in Schellsburg. She uses the wool from her sheep to create one-of-a-kind scarfs and clothing. "I'm getting older and I just can't take care of both,"

MISSOULA, Mont. (KECI) — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on the identity of a person who trespassed on the Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area in mid-April. The area did not open to the public until May 15. The following was sent out by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: "Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on the identity of a person that trespassed on the Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in mid-April, a month before it opened to the public for the season.

UPDATE:EBENSBURG, Pa (WJAC) — According to Cambria Township police, a handwritten threat led to the evacuation of the Ebensburg Walmart Sunday afternoon. Police say an employee discovered a handwritten note stating that there was a bomb inside the store. A police K-9 unit was brought in to search the building. Authorities say no threat was found and the store has since reopened. Police are still investigating the incident. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ According to Cambria Township police, the Walmart in Ebensburg will be closed until further notice due to an "

WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) -- 60 years ago today, nine African-American students entered Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was the first time students of color were permitted on campus after the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional. Two days before the students were finally able to enter the school, they were faced by a large mob that became violent. 1,000 people cursed and fought against the students being in the same classrooms as white students.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Students at one Somerset County school district showed off their artwork on Monday. Shanksville-Stonycreek high school spent 20 days working on a two-piece mural for the PA Turnpike's North Somerset service plaza. The mural depicts historical and recreational points of interest in Somerset County for travelers to see. This is the 14th student-created artwork in service plazas across the Turnpike Commission's 550-mile system. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfobykrctmqq2tlJq7tb%2BMnKmemaSaeq7B0ZqjZp6fp3q0u8yeqaydpGKwsHnTrqmnqJmgsm68y5qxmg%3D%3D

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It's the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week and the Spangler Fire Company in Northern Cambria is giving back to their community. The Spangler Fire Company applied for a FEMA grant this past year and was awarded 16 thousand dollars. They used those funds to supply 200 homes in Northern Cambria Borough and West Carroll Township with 2 smoke alarms and 1 carbon monoxide detector each. “Fire prevention was started in 1922, so this would be the 100th year,"

BOGGS TWP., Pa. -- State police in Centre County said they took about 156-pounds of marijuana off the streets. Troopers say they stopped Li Wu of Chicago along I-80 Tuesday morning in Boggs Township. Court documents said he had the marijuana stuffed in three large garbage bags and three more laundry bags in the trunk of his car. He was taken to the Centre County jail and held on $200,000 bail.

BMW must be angling to be on Santa’s good list. A week after announcing it would no longer charge extra for Apple CarPlay, BMW announced Wednesday that it would finally introduce Android Auto compatibility in its vehicles by July, 2020. BMW’s belated move represented one of the last major automakers to offer Android Auto compatibility. Lexus began offering Android Auto in select models earlier this year. While BMW may be late to market, it leads the industry in offering wireless smartphone connectivity, so the phones don’t need to be physically tethered and drivers don’t have to be reminded to bring along a cord.

WASHINGTON (7News) — The catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26 has galvanized a comprehensive federal, state, and local government response. President Joe Biden has officially requested Congress pay to rebuild the Key Bridge. Maryland transportation officials estimate it will cost $1.9 billion to rebuild. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a pivotal hearing to discuss the accident’s cause, ongoing clean-up effort, and plans to rebuild the key piece of American infrastructure.

The annual Howard Fire Company indoor yard sale is in full swing in Centre County. The three-day yard sale is at the fire company banquet hall. Items include furniture, appliances, clothing for children and adults, kitchen supplies, children's toys and games and more. All of the merchandise being sold has been donated by residents of Howard and surrounding areas served by the all-volunteer fire company. The funds raised will go directly to the fire company for their needs.

Cambria County, Pa. (WJAC) — Closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic, Edward Troll the owner of Richland Cinemas, says movie theatres across the country are suffering including his. Troll reopened Richland Cinemas in June when Cambria County entered the green phase of the states reopening plan. However, the only thing Troll had to show on the big screen were old movies as no new releases were coming from Hollywood because of the pandemic.

RIDGWAY - Four boys were playing basketball on Sunday when an unexpected player joined them. "He was driving along the street and he asked if we wanted him to play PIG and we said yes," 8-year-old Joel Neureiter said. "He said whoever wins gets ice cream and then we were playing and having fun," 12-year-old Aaron Hoy said. "The cop won so he said he'll buy everyone ice cream." That officer was Ridgway Borough Patrolman Corey Wendel.

DUBOIS, Pa. - The DuBois Dream will start their run in ESPN's The Basketball Tournament Friday. The Dream will travel to Los Angeles to start their campaign in the 72 team tournament Friday at 10 p.m. The Basketball Tournament is winner-take-all tournament with the winning team bringing home $2 million. If the Dream run the table, they will donate their winnings to the Dr. Albert Varacallo Foundation, The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties, and Grady's Decision, and they have plans to raise money for a new team gym to launch a youth basketball program.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Jase McDowell, a high school soccer player from South Carolina who suffered a severe brain bleed during a game in March, is finally spending some time at home. “I’m mainly just missing my house and my friends and my family," the 15-year-old said. Following his injury, Jase went through three surgeries. “I remember that day going to get food before the game, and after that, I don’t remember anything else at all,"

BATON ROUGE, La. -- LSU has hired Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada away from the Panthers in hopes he can make the Tigers' run-heavy offense more dynamic and productive against some of the nation's better defenses. Canada's unit at Pitt enjoyed a prolific season, averaging 42.3 points and 447.5 yards for Pitt, which went 8-4 this season and next meets Northwestern in the Pinstripe Bowl in Dec. 28. Canada's offenses have been defined by balance, creativity and misdirection.

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SOMERSET - Somerset state police are investigating an incident after they said they caught two adults providing drugs to children and teens in the borough. Police said Jennifer Coughenour, 28, of Somerset, and Ryan Williams, 27, of Somerset, were found in a children's playhouse in the woods near Roof Garden Mobile Home Park in Somerset Township supplying marijuana to four children. According to documents, the adults were smoking with the children and teens - three males and a female, ages 11 to 17 - as well.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police say a West Virginia man was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash, involving a tractor-trailer, in Bedford County. Investigators say 70-year-old Walter Kwapien, of Morgantown, WV, was reportedly stopped at a stop sign, near the intersection of Allegheny Road and Hyndman Road, in Manns Choice Borough. Police say Kwapien then proceeded to cross Hyndman Road and was struck by a northbound tractor-trailer.

ALTOONA -- Bishop Guilfoyle is no stranger to big football games. The Marauders went back to back to back with state championship wins in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Thursday Justin Wheeler's program returns for the 4th time in the past 6 seasons against a familiar foe. The Marauders defeated Lackawanna Trail in the 1-A semifinal to book their trip to Hershey. They will see Farrell, a squad they defeated in the 2015 championship game, for a rematch.

Cambria County, Pa. (WJAC) — Cresson Lake Playhouse is planning a busy summer of events after being shut down for the last year and a half. Because of COVID restrictions, they made the tough choice to cancel their past two seasons. Paul Seymour, the Artistic Director at Cresson Lake Playhouse, said they're ready to take the stage once again. "We're really focused on survival because the arts are so important in branding a region.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We continue to go through our archives as we celebrate 75 years of WJAC-TV this year and this week we have remarkable interviews to share with you. This story features four women who survived the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. The interview took place in the 1970's and the women, who were in their 90's at the time, shared the "harrowing" tales of what they saw when they were just little girls.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge has barred enforcement of an executive order signed by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney last week banning guns and deadly weapons from the city’s indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, including parks, basketball courts and pools. Common Pleas Judge Joshua Roberts on Monday ordered Philadelphia “permanently enjoined” from enforcing the order after a legal challenge, citing Pennsylvania state law that prohibits any city or county from passing gun-control measures, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The NFL released its schedule on Thursday night and we now know who and when the Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Pittsburgh will open the season at home against the San Francisco 49ers. The Steelers' 2023 schedule also includes four primetime games, highlighted by a Week 2 matchup at home against the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh is also scheduled to play two Thursday night games, both at home.

NEW DELHI (AP) — A massive fire broke out Saturday in an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 22 people, including several children, police said. The fire erupted at the park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat state. Police Commissioner Raju Bhargava said the blaze was under control and a rescue operation was underway. Police officer Vinayak Patel confirmed the death of 22 people in the fire incident.

ALTOONA -- The Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission is seeing an increase in bad behavior from parents, coaches and fans at elementary school basketball games. Officials are trying to figure out how to stop it. Kara Gates has been coaching her basketball team of sixth-grade boys for three years. And she says she's seen a drastic change in the behavior from parents and coaches. "I've seen coaches thrown out of games,” Gates said.

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EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A northeastern Pennsylvania jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder and conspiracy in what prosecutors called a revenge slaying more than a decade ago. The Northampton County panel deliberated for about four hours Tuesday before convicting 39-year-old Jacob Holmes. The panel must now decide whether the defendant should be executed or should spend life in prison without possibility of parole. Prosecutors said the Easton resident shot 24-year-old Miguel Aponte in 2009 out of revenge for the 2006 murder of a friend.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's state Senate approved a bill Wednesday to move up the state's 2024 primary election by five weeks to March 19, aiming to avoid a conflict with the Jewish holiday of Passover and give voters more of a say in deciding presidential nominees. The bill passed, 45-2, although it still requires passage in the state House of Representatives. Under the bill, the primary election would move from April 23 to March 19, the same primary date as in Ohio, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Arizona.

WASHINGTON (TND) — A "concerning 911 call" led to an evacuation and investigation at the Senate office buildings in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon. Chief J. Thomas Manger of the U.S. Capitol Police said the Metropolitan Police Department received a call about an active shooter around 2:30 p.m. EDT -- but it appears to have been a "bogus" report. We found no confirmation that there was an active shooter and this may have been a bogus call,"

Friday was jam packed with area sports. At the Altoona Mirror Classic all-star basketball game, the best local battled it out on the hardwood at PSU Altoona. In the girls game, Blair County defeated Central PA 76-74. In the nightcap, the boys game saw Central PA get the best of Blair County 129-117. Elsewhere, Berlin volleyball standout Kiera Booth verbally committed to Villanova. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ5aWu7u7zZ5mm6SRnr%2B0wsilo55lkqSvpK3TrGahq12nvLa6w66nZmtdZ4ZurcutpqimkWK6qr7RqKlmm5yWwLS1wmafqKegqHqjsdGloKerXZe8sMDHZpqopZ2ewbR506hkr6Gcoa6vu9Wa

Chester, PA — A four-year-old child was fatally shot Tuesday morning, around 9 a.m., at a gas station in Chester, Pennsylvania. Chester police vehicles and yellow crime time could be seen stretched between two of the gas pumps. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing as investigators try to determine who pulled the trigger. The district attorney called it a tragic day. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRflsK1tM6roK2hlah6pLTIpZtmbF2otbDAjJqlnWWbnrmtscNmmK1loJZ6qK3SZqqtmaSevK8%3D

BANGKOK (AP) — Aviation investigators arrived in Bangkok Wednesday to learn how and why severe turbulence sent a Singapore Airlines plane into a sudden dive that tossed passengers and crew around the cabin, leaving a British man dead and dozens others injured. Twenty people remained in intensive care in hospital after Flight SQ321, which was flying from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore, hit the turbulence Tuesday over the Andaman Sea. The Boeing 777, which carried 211 passengers and 18 crew members, descended 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in about three minutes, the carrier said.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A man charged in connection with a 2014 murder was sentenced Tuesday. Keith Reed was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after he was found guilty in March of conspiracy third-degree in the 2014 shooting death of Tony Phillips. The sentence is the maximum Reed can get for the crime. Reed will be credited for time served, nearly four years, and his attorney, Tim Burns, said he is going to file an appeal in the coming days, citing Rule 600, claiming Reed was not given the right to a speedy trial.

Cambria County, PA — Conemaugh Health leaders say work repairing structural issues at the Ebandjieff Clinic in Nanty Glo is underway, and they hope to have it finished later this year. Conemaugh vice president of operations, Tony Campagna, says he saw a lot of people at a town hall meeting on Tuesday, in Nanty Glo. Locals say it was put together to discuss what would happen to the Conemaugh Ebandjieff clinic in town.

CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WJAC) — The Clearfield County fair is underway. The fair's live music performances always draw quite the crowd. This year, the biggest name on the list is "Kansas" who will be performing Saturday. On Monday, people prepared for the main attraction -- the parade. But this year comes with some changes. The fair board is now enforcing a rule that they say has been on the books for years: You are not allowed to throw candy from moving vehicles on the parade route.

GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — 'Gus has got a gun!' It wasn't true. But those five words now have a high school senior in hot water in Grundy County, Tennessee. The family of James Morgan Sitz says other students goaded Sitz into saying those words while on school grounds, and says he was only joking. But school officials determined it was no laughing matter. Sitz was suspended from Grundy County High School for the rest of the year, and he won't be able to attend that school's prom or graduation ceremonies.

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. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ5aarrXB0Z6qaKCZnLVuv8KhpqikXaLCtLXCmqOsZ5GhwbC7zZpmb2Wjpby1uMign61ln6N6rsHSopqapKNirq3AzqilmmWRp7KieceinqFlo5i1sLvL

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One local business is supporting the Black Lives Matter movement by joining a world wide campaign. Stone Bridge Brewing Company in Johnstown is joining has become a part of the Black is Beautiful beer collaboration The Black is Beautiful beer campaign is a collaborative effort to bring awareness to the injustices people of color face daily. The idea started at a brewery in Texas and has made its way to downtown Johnstown.

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Local law enforcement agencies are searching for a registered sex offender who allegedly sexually assaulted a victim before stealing their vehicle in Elizabethtown. According to the Lancaster County District Attorney's office, on Dec. 17 around 8:05 a.m., 38-year-old Shane Kelec raped and assaulted a victim. As a result of the assault, police say the victim suffered a broken nose, a broken rib, subdermal hemorrhage/subdural hematoma, a head laceration that needed nine stiches, and a skull fracture.

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WASHINGTON (TND) — Former New York mayor and Trump lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, is adding coffee salesman to his resume as he struggles with bankruptcy and $148 million of debt. Guiliani launched Rudy.Coffee which offers three types of coffee beans: Rudy Bold Coffee with the tagline "fighting for justice", Rudy Decaf Coffee with the tagline "enjoying life" and Rudy Morning Coffee with the tagline "America's mayor." The product's website claims the first 100 bags sold will be signed by the former mayor and begin shipping in June.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with an airport parking garage shooting that killed a Philadelphia police officer and wounded another, authorities announced Wednesday. Alexander Batista-Polanco, 21, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Hendrick Peña-Fernandez, 21, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, were arrested on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, First Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said at a news conference. Police on Monday had said at least two other suspects were being sought as they announced the arrest of Yobranny Martinez Fernandez, 18, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

It’s been a long time coming, and after a 21-year hiatus in the United States, the Toyota Supra finally back. However, this has been met with mixed reviews from the automotive world. Yay! It’s back. Boo! It looks like a BMW Z4. And, I must admit, I have swung between these two emotions myself. But after a day behind the wheel and some time spent with execs, I have a better understanding of the Toyota/BMW partnership and what it means for the Supra.

NEW YORK (AP) — Police cleared 30 to 40 people from inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall late Tuesday after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the administration building in New York earlier in the day. NYPD officers acted after the school’s president said there was no other way to ensure safety and restore order on campus and sought help from the department. The occupied building had expanded the demonstrators' reach from an encampment elsewhere on the Ivy League school's grounds.

JOHNSTOWN -- Check out Tuesday's playoff highlights in the video above, and all the scores from throughout the area below. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES District 6-AAA Semifinals Richland 60 Westmont Hilltop 54 Ligonier Valley 60 Penns Valley 46 District 8-9-10-AAAAA Semifinal Meadville 54 DuBois 42 District 9-AAA Championship Brookville 59 Kane 42 District 9-AA Semifinals Clarion 54 Keystone 50 Ridgway 39 Coudersport 29 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES District 6-AAA Semifinals Cambria Heights 61 Penn Cambria 47

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BEDFORD, Pa (WJAC) — Not too many people know what a coverlet is, but there is a museum in our area that is dedicated to preserving and showcasing American woven coverlets, many of which are from the 19th Century. In another edition of our Road Trippin’ segment, we explore the National Museum of the American Coverlet, which is located on Julianna Street, in Bedford, and is open daily, from 10 a.

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General have filed charges against the president of the local Cambria County Crime Stoppers, as well as his brother, after the two were accused of assaulting another man at a Geistown-area restaurant earlier this year. Investigators say on January 18th, police were called to the Bistro Restaurant, in Geistown Borough, for a reported assault. According to the affidavit, authorities say Gary and Jerry Martin were alleged to have physically assaulted another man during an altercation at the bar.

The Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Junior High State Championships took place right here at the Cambria County War Memorial over the weekend. Hundreds of people showed up to the event. The tournament has been around since 1963 and bolsters the local economy. An estimated three thousand people filter through the area over the span of the competition. “It’s great for the community," said George LeGrand, Tournament Chairman. "We fill the hotels. We fill the restaurants and we’re glad that we can do it.

UPDATEHUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Huntingdon County. It happened on Route 453 in Warriors Mark Township around 7 a.m. State police say a Chevy Trail Blazer was traveling south when the driver, William Brown, lost control around a turn. They say Brown's vehicle entered the opposite lane and crashed head on into a dump truck hauling 23 tons of stone.

Cambria County senior citizens came together for a one stop event for health and well-being. State Representative Frank Burns hosted his annual senior fair Friday at Bottle Works in Johnstown. More than 30 vendors were there providing information on various services and state-related programs, including healthcare, tax and rent rebates as well as unclaimed property. Burns said, “A lot of what’s on their minds is getting their REAL IDs, through our office, and getting the state department to help them with various issues.

SEATTLE (KOMO) — The unofficial start of summer is almost here. But this year, the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend could be the third-busiest in about 23 years, according to AAA. "The desire to travel is high," AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. "It's back to what it was pre-pandemic." According to AAA, more than 42 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend.

(TND) — Veterans' groups are applauding news that the federal government might reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly said Wednesday that such a move would be an “important step forward.” And Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO Allison Jaslow said greater access to cannabis could be a “game-changer” for veterans’ health care. The Drug Enforcement Administration will reportedly move to reclassify marijuana, or cannabis, as a Schedule III substance.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — Hot cars can become deadly for children in a matter of minutes, according to recent studies. It almost happened to a 3-year-old girl in West Palm Beach over the weekend. Raul Rielo-Fernandez, 42, was arrested and accused of leaving his daughter in the backseat of his parked SUV without the engine running to go shopping. It was a scorching hot day, police said. The incident occurred in the Sam’s Club parking lot, located off 45th Street in West Palm Beach Saturday afternoon.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Thousands of people across Pennsylvania are scrambling to get their real id's. According to PennDOT officials, the wait times at some DMV's to get the new identification card is up to 3-and-a-half hours long. According to officials, roughly 821,000 Pennsylvanians have already gotten their Real ID's. “So, we've added staff and new locations,” Community Relations Coordinator for PennDOT Diego Sandino said. “You can get a Real ID at any of our Driver Licensing Centers you can get verified there or you can visit one of our 12 real ID Centers where you can go in, bring your documents and actually leave those centers with your Real ID in hand.

HUNTINGDON, Pa. -- The inside of the Huntingdon Salvation Army church was destroyed by fire just before Christmas. Now, leaders are working towards rebuilding. In the past two months since the fire, the foundation of the church; both the building and its people are strong. Salvation Army Auxiliary Captains Philip and Charity Bender say they're taking every day as it comes but are still waiting for a chance to rebuild.

PITTSBURGH, PA — Two weeks ago Robert Levin and the parent company of Levin Furniture signed a letter of intent which would have allowed Robert Levin, the former president and owner of the Pittsburgh-based Levin Furniture to buy the business as the business was going through Bankruptcy Court restructuring of the parent company Art Van Furniture, LLC. On Thursday, Levin learned that the parent company decided to close all Levin Furniture and Wolf Furniture stores immediately, to terminate the employees, and not proceed with the terms of the aforementioned agreement.

Steelers place WR Washington, RB Samuels on COVID-19 reserve list; release 8 playersWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:15:12 GMT (1717575312803) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miaqKakmru1e8aao6Wdoq58tMDEnqOeqqNiva2twp5ksKpdrK60tMinnq2nnmK%2Fo3nSmqSunZyoerC6jJymr6GUYn56edGeqp6qppp6rbXSrWSrnZyarrSxjHFkqaSRrrKzvw%3D%3D

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday that they have signed star pass rusher Alex Highsmith to a four-year contract extension. "This means everything," said Highsmith just moments after signing his contract. "I know I am a Pittsburgh Steeler through and through, and just to be a part of this amazing organization for four more years means the world to me, to my wife, to my whole family. This is where I want to be.

Killingworth, Connecticut — A wildlife rehabilitation center in Killingworth, Connecticut shared some advice on social media on Monday: "birds don't let other birds fly drunk." Watertown animal control picked up two black vultures who were in bad shape over the weekend. When they got to "A Place Called Hope" rehab center in Killingworth, they appeared to be dying. After a slew of tests, staff discovered that the birds were not sick, but drunk.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — If you like wine, music, and getting together with your community, there's an event coming up for you later this month. Wine Through the Park is expected to attract dozens of people to the Windber Recreation Park in Somerset County. The event will take place Saturday, May 20th from 1:00 to 7:00 PM. Organizers are encouraging you to join them for "the tastiest day of the year.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley is perhaps the highest-profile Republican in the nation who has refused to fall in line and endorse Donald Trump's presidential bid. It's unclear how long that might last. Some allies believe she may be forced to endorse him before the November election to avoid permanently alienating the Republican Party base. Some even suspect that Haley will re-emerge on Trump's short list of vice presidential contenders in the coming months, despite Trump's recent statement to the contrary.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Heinrich family has been walking in the Johnstown Walk of Hope since it began in 2016. They have a new motivation to walk this year. "We lost our Aunt Susie to pancreatic cancer just a few weeks ago," said Rob Heinrich. They walked in her honor Saturday. "Susie was a wonderful person full of light and smiles and always found the humor in everything," Rob said.

PHILIPSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — There’s outrage Friday about vandalism at a beloved holiday display in the area, but repair work is already underway. Simply known as “the Big Santa,” the nearly 40-foot-tall, plywood Santa along with toy soldiers and a bag of toys, has been a fixture in the Philipsburg area since the 1960's. This past December, members of the Philipsburg Elks and other volunteers put up the display together at the Cold Stream Dam Park.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Parents and staff can no longer fundraise for teachers at Portland Public Schools, the school board voted, and now there will be only one foundation spreading money across all schools in the district. There are more than 30 foundations raising money across most of the schools in Portland Public Schools. Some schools raise more than others ,while some don't get any money. That may seem unfair to many, and district leaders agree, but others worry it might have a lasting negative impact on families.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — The Blair County Historical Society is preparing to kick off its 100th anniversary season of residing at, and hosting tours of, the Baker Mansion History Museum. The society will be hosting a celebration on Sunday, from noon until 4 p.m. Staff says one way of keeping things interesting for visitors is to change up the exhibits. This year, they’re unveiling a new exhibit that tells the tale of marriage through the centuries.

High temperatures. High humidity. High turnout rates for the Cambria County Fair. Vendors and customers looking to stay cool this week. The American Legion County fair is held every year here in Ebensburg. Vendors say this year the fair is different from before. They say the 2022 season had a lot of rain. Now sun with above average temperatures. Administrators say what makes this year’s event more special is that this is the first time it hasn't rained heavily at the fair since before the pandemic.

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — The Johnstown Tomahawks announced that former Pittsburgh Penguin and Stanley Cup Champion Max Talbot will be making a special appearance at an upcoming game. Talbot is scheduled to make a private appearance, as well as participate in a public meet-and-greet on Friday, March 24th. “We are excited to host another former Penguin at a game, especially a fan favorite like Max,” said Derek Partsch, Tomahawks director of business operations.

Johnstown Westmont Hilltop | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 09:34:33 GMT (1717580073722) List Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Westmont Hilltop hace 4 años H.S. Roundup 2-21: Friday's playoff basketball recapJOHNSTOWN -- Friday was a huge night of local district playoff basketball for both boys and girls across districts five, six, and nine. Check out the video above for highlights, and below is a roundup of all local scores.

The Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honored 24 people and 28 organizations for their contributions Wednesday, thanking those that volunteer their time with veterans. 10 of those people spent more than 100 hours in 2023 with residents, including Volunteer of the Year Pattie Fromknecht, who had a whopping 272 hours. The guest speaker, Retired Brig. Gen. Maureen Weigl, thanked volunteers for their time, talents, and support of veterans. Weigl said, "You being here uplifts them every single time, just seeing that the community of care is there for them; that you didn't forget what they served and what they did to earn that respect, and make sure they're feeling like this is their home.

WASHINGTON (TND) — A few new rule changes by the U.S. government could allow more electric vehicle owners to get a tax credit. "Well at the end of the day, it's simply going to incentivize more folks to consider purchasing EVs," said Shelton Weeks, a professor in the department of economics & finance at Florida Gulf Coast University. This year, tax credits will become available when you buy an EV from an authorized dealer.

JOHNSTOWN — It's hard to find a silver lining after a car crashes into the front of a dilapidated building you're trying to restore. But for John Burley, head of Everything Ice, the destruction was an opportunity: He didn't like the way the offices in the front of the building were set up anyway. Everything Ice manufactures ice rinks that are sent around the world with "made in Johnstown" written on the side.

Saturday was the first ever Lorain/Stonycreek hiking trails fall festival. Despite heavy rain, crowds gathered to enjoy the beautiful October scenery in Lorain borough park. This festival is a family friendly event that features a trunk-or-treat experience for the kids and live music and vendors for the adults. Costumes were encouraged and the kids did not disappoint with their spooky creations. Organizers share their happiness in the turnout despite the weather.

NEW YORK (AP) — The first-place New York Mets added some much-needed punch at designated hitter Friday, acquiring Daniel Vogelbach from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trade for rookie reliever Colin Holderman. The burly Vogelbach, a left-handed hitter and an All-Star in 2019 with Seattle, was batting .228 with 12 home runs, 34 RBIs and a .769 OPS in 75 games for the rebuilding Pirates. “We wanted to get an offensive player and we did that in landing Vogey,” first-year Mets general manager Billy Eppler said.

CAMBRIA CO, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Cambria County have arrested and charged a Portage man who is accused of sexually assaulting a young girl on multiple occasions, according to a criminal complaint. Troopers say 28-year-old Andrew Maul faces charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, indecent assault and corruption of minors, according to court documents. The complaint states that troopers were notified of the assaults in June by Cambria County CYS.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (TND) — A Kentucky court has postponed pro golfer Scottie Scheffler's appearance on charges that he injured a police officer and disobeyed commands outside the gates of Valhalla Golf Club as the venue hosted this year's PGA Championship. We learned about the postponing after Scheffler, who was handcuffed and briefly jailed on Friday, had been due in court Tuesday, after his May 17 arrest at the PGA Championship for reportedly not following police instructions during a pedestrian fatality investigation.

Cambria County, Pa. (WJAC) — The Little Conemaugh River was stocked with fish in Cambria County on Saturday afternoon. Volunteers released trout from the Route 53 Bridge in Wilmore to the breast of the Wilmore Dam. The Wilmore Sportsman's Club raises about 8,000 of these trout every year, according to Marlin Minor, a long-time member of the club. "It's a lot of work, and it's all volunteer work. We have a great group of guys that are doing it,"

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WJAC) — The Bellefonte Cruise kicked off — and into high gear — Friday night, wrapping up on Saturday. The annual car show has been a staple in Bellefonte and the wider region for 33 years, now. Organizers told us this year's two-day event drew in about 15,000 to 20,000 car-lovers, to admire and gawk at a range of cars. Over 300 classic, antique cars filled up the streets of downtown Bellefonte this year, which meant lots of competition this Father's Day weekend.

Brookville, PA — Around 3:00 Tuesday morning, firefighters were called to West Taylor Street in Brookville for a fire at the Brookville Hometown Market. Fire crews from Brookville, Pine Crest and Reynoldsville helped battle the blaze and had the fire out by 4:30 this morning with no injuries. “They had gone through the top of the building just making sure that there wasn’t any more issues. Apparently, it was an electrical issue that caused it.

Elk County, PA (WJAC) — Elk County District Attorney Beau Grove confirmed to 6 News that an area sex offender entered a guilty plea this week to charges related to the physical and sexual abuse of an infant girl. Officials say Andrew Kowalski appeared in court Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to one felony county of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child. Kowalski was arrested and charged last October following an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 10-month-old girl.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Foreign terrorist organizations (FTOS) or their supporters "may seek to exploit" LGBTQIA+-related events and venues during the upcoming June 2024 Pride Month, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned. "FTO efforts to commit or inspire violence against holiday celebrations, including Pride celebrations or LGBTQIA+-related venues, are compounded by the current heightened threat environment in the United States and other western countries," the agencies issued in a public service announcement.

HAZLETON, Pa. (AP) — Police officers and firefighters responding to a fire in downtown Hazleton rescued two babies from a third-floor window, carrying them down a ladder to safety. The Standard-Speaker of Hazleton says the blaze started late Friday morning at Prestigio Restaurant. The paper says one man lowered himself from a second-story window as smoke billowed from a kitchen vent. Another man was wearing only a towel when he escaped.

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METZ, W.Va. (AP) — Three people were killed when a small plane crashed in northern West Virginia, authorities said. Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Riffle told WV News that the pilot and two passengers were found dead at the scene. The aircraft was found “on a steep incline in a heavily wooded area,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. The single-engine plane was flying from Bloomfield, Indiana, to Myerstown, Pennsylvania, when it went down Thursday in the Marion County community of Metz, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a news release.

LEWISTON, Maine (TND) — Authorities converge at the home of Maine massacre suspect accused of killing 18 people and wounding 13 others in Maine. This story is developing. Here's the latest information on the investigation. Just after 11:30 p.m., Commissioner for the Maine Department of Public Safety Mike Sauschuck addressed the media. Sauschuck said at approximately 6:56 p.m., there were two shooting incidents across Lewiston with "multiple casualties." Sauschuck declined to answer questions concerning the number of victims at this time.

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There were plenty of milestones to go around Friday night. In a win over Moshannon Valley, Juniata Valley senior Quinn Zinobile, a Clarion football signee, eclipsed the 1,000 point plateau on a thunderous dunk in the second quarter. In a loss to Penns Valley, Philipsburg-Osceola senior Halle Herrington tallied 29 points, making her Centre County's all time leading scorer. In boy's basketball action elsewhere, Conemaugh Township and Bishop Guilfoyle defeated Windber and Forest Hills respectively.

Pittsburgh Pirates' veteran Andrew McCutchen reached another career milestone in Sunday's 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. In the ninth inning, McCutchen, affectionately nicknamed "Cutch," launched a slider into the left-field seats for his 300th career MLB homerun. “I’m happy that’s over with. I’ve been sitting on that one for a while,” McCutchen said after the game. The 37-year-old former National League MVP is playing in his 16th season in the MLB.

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Federal authorities say a Rockwood man has pleaded guilty to charges related to tax evasion and filing a false tax return. Investigators say 44-year-old Jason Svonavec was previously charged following an investigation by the IRS. Authorities say Svonavec allegedly evaded "tax liability," in 2017, by illegally expensing the construction of his home through two companies that he operates. Officials say in 2018, Svonavec then reportedly filed false tax deductions on his income tax return related to the construction.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A body found inside a Philadelphia warehouse has been identified as an inmate who walked away from a work detail almost two weeks ago in the fourth breakout from a city lockup this year, police announced late Tuesday. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office identified the body found on Monday as escaped prisoner Gino Hagenkotter, police said in a news release. Hagenkotter, 34, who was serving time on theft and burglary charges, was working in the orchard on the grounds of the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center on Nov.

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Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A major court ruling in the proposed State College casino project looks to expedite a lot of the legal issues that have been raised since a license was approved for the casino. Last week, in what’s termed an extraordinary move, the state Supreme Court basically consolidated the outstanding, casino-related issues into one case that will be argued before the court. Later this week, a series of arguments were scheduled for a commonwealth court hearing but now, they’ve all been cancelled.

SOMERSET - A waitress at a local Pizza Hut received a big tip from a customer at the beginning of the month, enough to put her back on her feet again. Krystal Kramer works at the Pizza Hut in Somerset County. She started in August, along with working at Area Aging Services. In December, Kramer said her apartment flooded, leaving her and her roommate the only choice of living in a hotel.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Police say a Bedford is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman, through an open window, as she was getting out of her car. According to the affidavit, Bedford Police were contacted in late March after a woman reported that a man had exposed himself to her through a window, while also "touching himself," at a residence along South Richard Street. Police say the man was later identified as 25-year-old Robert Imler Jr.

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A bus driver in South Carolina has been fired after parents say she turned off the air conditioning on a special education bus to punish the children on board. The incident happened in Lexington School District Two. The parents are demanding justice for their children. According to the National Weather Service, it was 91 degrees the day, and the driver, Patricia Douglas was accused of turning off the A/C on that special education bus during the ride home.

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State University officials announced that former Lady Lion Kathy Drysdale passed away Friday at the age of 53. Drysdale was a star basketball player during her time at Penn State and then spent 13 years as a member of the university's athletics department. She is a member of the Lady Lions' 1,000 point club and helped Penn State become the first women's team, from the Northeast, to be ranked No.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) -- M&T Bank donated $35,000 to 18 nonprofit organizations during its 10th annual charity luncheon. The company's vice president said the bank has helped support many of these programs for years. “I think over the last 10 years, we’ve given over $200,000 to local food banks,” said Bob Bilger, vice president of M&T Bank. “M&T allows us to set aside (funds) and try to do what’s right for the communities that we’re in.

BOLIVER, Pa. (WJAC) — Situated just a short drive from the heart of the 6 News viewing area, just outside of Ligonier, is a conference and retreat center that has a rich history tied to, not only the local area, but across the world. It's a place that tells the story of those who first settled here and their devotion to their faith. It allows visitors to look at religious artifacts and also read the story of a local woman who survived one of the greatest passenger disasters in history.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A trial date has been set in Michigan for a man charged with rapes there, and in State College, that date back more than 20 years ago. The Michigan case is up first for Kurt Rillema, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, and that outcome could decide whether he is ever extradited to Pennsylvania to face court action in Centre County. Police say the two cases are similar in that they involve accusations of Rillema raping women at golf courses.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSTM) — Actor Richard Gere was in New York over the long Memorial Day weekend to celebrate a special birthday. It wasn't his birthday, but rather his father's. Pastabilities in Syracuse, New York was where Gere and his family celebrated the milestone event. The downtown restaurantposted a photo on Instagram of Gere with his father and restaurant staff. "Richard Gere came into Pasta's tonight to celebrate his father, Homer Gere's 100th birthday,"

WASHINGTON (TND) — Leaders of the agencies overseeing the federal government’s response to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore earlier this year testified to lawmakers about the ongoing efforts to clear the wreckage from the crash site and the monumental task facing engineers and crews to get the port reopened and plan construction for a replacement bridge. It has been over two months since the cargo ship Dali crashed into a support structure of the Key Bridge, bringing it crumbling down into the Patapsco River and killing six construction workers who were unable to escape the bridge before its collapse.

WINSLOW, Maine (WGME) — Police say two packages that were misdelivered to a home in Winslow, Maine contained nearly 30 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills with a potential street value of up to $2 million. The Winslow Police Department says they got a report from a resident on May 3 about a misdelivered package. The package was sent from California and the resident told police they had not ordered anything nor were they expecting any delivery.

ALTOONA – Archway Ministries in Altoona will be hosting a motorcycle run June 4 to benefit their food pantry. It will be a 100-mile ride starting at the ministry and ending at Ajay’s Tavern. The event goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost to participate is $15 for drivers and $10 for passengers. All of the money raised goes to support the food pantry, which serves over 200 people every month.

Punxsutawney's Home for the Holidays Parade and Fireworks will be held on Saturday, November 24th. There will be a nighttime parade welcoming Santa to town,followed by the Rotary Club lighting the community Christmas tree and the Circle of Trees in Barclay Square. The parade begins at 6 p.m., fireworks are to follow at approximately 7 p.m. with Light Up Night rounding out the evening beginning at about 7:15 p.m. The parade travels through downtown Punxsutawney on Mahoning Street.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The argument between the Somerset County Commissioners and Treasurer -- over where $25 million of county money should be invested -- has turned into a legal battle. Both parties have filed lawsuits against each other in recent days, leaving the decision in the hands of the court. 6 News sat down Wednesday with Somerset County Treasurer, Tony DeLuca, and his Solicitor, Attorney David Leake, to learn where the case stands now.

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Larry Morganti is a Florence resident and artist whose work is displayed at a vendor shop in Lake City called "The Vault." He was the crew chief on a C-123 cargo plane during the Vietnam War as part of the 311th Squadron of the Air Force from October 1967 to October 1968. Oftentimes, Morganti would transport supplies to Marine camps and move wounded and deceased bodies.

An official with FirstEnergy said energy rates going up is not a done deal, but they are looking to have the prices raised next January. This would be the first time Penelec has raised its base rate since 2017 according to a spokesman Todd Meyers. Companies like Penelec and West Penn Power cannot just raise their rates according to Meyers. He said they must request that change to the p-a public utility commission.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (CITC) — A North Carolina high school student is facing three misdemeanor charges after a video of him repeatedly slapping a teacher went viral online. The video shared to social media this week shows the student, who attends Parkland High School in Winston-Salem, engaged in a heated conversation with a teacher in a classroom. The student can be seen striking the teacher once before stepping back to gasps from classmates.

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Huntingdon County say a Saxton man is behind bars, accused of sending nude photos and videos to a 15-year-old girl via social media. Troopers say the investigation into 25-year-old Elvin Donelson began in May when police received a report of a teen who was receiving sexually explicit messages through Snapchat. Police say, at the time, authorities did not know the identity of the individual who was sending the messages until the victim received a Facebook friend request from the same individual.

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ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Employees at the James E van Zandt VA medical center in Altoona handed out between 700 and 1,000 washable cloth masks on Wednesday to veterans. The masks will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and any veteran who has a VA identification card can receive one. The masks were made by the doctors, nurses and the administrative staff. The staff says close to 1,700 masks have been produced in the past two weeks and the employees have been excited to help.

Bishop Guilfoyle 2016 Football Schedule 9/3/2016 at 7:00p Westmont Hilltop (Johnstown, PA) Game Details: at Mansion Park 9/9/2016 at7:00p @ Bishop McCort (Johnstown, PA) Location: Bishop McCort High School 9/16/2016 at 7:00p Cambria Heights (Patton, PA) Game Details: at Mansion Park 9/23/2016 at 7:00p @ Forest Hills (Sidman, PA) Location: Forest Hills High School 10/1/2016 at 7:00p Penn Cambria (Cresson, PA) Game Details: at Mansion Park 10/7/2016 at 7:00p @ Bishop Carroll (Ebensburg, PA)

One form of fundraising that's become more popular recently is live-streaming. Folks ranging from politicians to average people in their homes have seen the fundraising potential for charity streams on various platforms. A content creator from Danville, DGR Dave, raised tens of thousands of dollars for a foundation that helps sick or injured children have a more joyful experience during their treatment. He did all that while streaming himself playing video games on the platform Twitch.

Johnstown Elk County Catholic Crusaders | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 07:45:45 GMT (1717573545899) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC CRUSADERS hace 5 años 6 Sports Two-A-Days: District 9The next stop on the two-a-days tour is District 9. Scott Park enters year number 5 as head coach at Brookville. His Raiders battled injuries all through 2018 but still qualified for the playoffs and had a fine season at.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say a man arrested in a violent robbery in Delaware earlier this week will face charges in the slaying of a donut ship manager during a robbery in north Philadelphia over the weekend. Chief Inspector Frank Vanore said 39-year-old Keith Gibson is believed responsible for the slaying early Saturday of 40-year-old Christine Lugo. He was arrested after a drugstore robbery and assault early Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware and is being investigated in a number of other robberies and slayings.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A kick-off event was held Thursday night in Somerset County to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Stoystown. The celebrations took place at the Stoystown Historical Society. State representatives Carl Metzgar and Pat Stefano were in attendance to highlight the city's history. Some events that are planned for this year in Stoystown are a basket party at the American Legion on April 28th and the town's annual Memorial Day parade at the historical society.

PA, (WOLF) — TurboTax users in Pennsylvania will be receiving money owed to them from a multi-state settlement against the company. According to Attorney General Michelle Henry, consumers who were misled into paying for free tax services by TurboTax’s owner, Intuit, should expect reimbursement from a $141 million multi-state settlement. All 50 states have signed onto the agreement. Pennsylvania alone will receive ober $4.76 million for the 158,779 consumers who were tricked into paying to file their federal tax return.

WASHINGTON (TND) — A costly culture war is brewing for the parent company of Bud Light, Anheuser-Busch. While the company's total value is over $100 billion, it's lost at least $5 billion in value following the brand's endorsement of Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer. The new partnership has conservatives boycotting the popular beer company and even creating beer alternatives in response. Conservatives now see it as an opportunity to not only rebuke what they peg as "

DALLAS, Pa. (AP) — A prison inmate has been charged with criminal homicide and a prison guard with involuntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of another inmate at a northeastern Pennsylvania prison earlier this year. Twenty-five-year-old inmate Nafese Pierce is charged with criminal homicide in the death of 24-year-old fellow inmate Edgar Gearhart, who was stabbed Jan. 28 in his cell at the State Correctional Institution-Dallas. Twenty-five-year-old corrections officer Osmel Martinez of Kingston is charged with involuntary manslaughter, obstruction of justice and unknown falsification to authorities, accused of allowing the crime and then ignoring concerns from other inmates about the victim's injuries.

UPDATE | Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Huntingdon County have identified the human remains found in Morris Township as Jedediah Rawlings, an Alexandria man who fled from troopers earlier this year after threatening police with knives. In late January, troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Rawlings' vehicle, at which time he reportedly led police on a pursuit. During the chase, authorities say Rawlings stopped in a parking lot where he threatened two troopers with knives before getting back into his vehicle.

SAN FRANCISCO (TND) — Adam Nathan, board chair for The Salvation Army San Francisco, criticized the city’s managed alcohol program last week for distributing drinks to people addicted to alcohol. The initiative aims to stabilize drinking patterns while providing housing, medical supervision and social support to alleviate severe alcohol use, poverty and homelessness. “The whole thing is very odd to me," Nathan wrote on X Tuesday. "Providing free drugs to drug addicts doesn’t solve their problems.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — This week's removal of dozens of trees in the heart of a Centre County community is getting mixed reactions in town. In Milesburg, trees are coming down and controversy is going up. “I want the trees to stay. I thought they were beautiful. I wish they would have been topped. I wish they would have been trimmed. I wish we had hired professionals to fix our sidewalks.

WELLSVILLE, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities say a York County man is charged with shooting and killing his father following an argument. According to NBC affiliate WGAL, the shooting happened late Monday night at a home along Carroll Street in Wellsville. Wyatt Dettinger, 21, now faces charges of that include criminal homicide. WGAL reports Dettinger was in a "fit of rage" in his bedroom and began hitting a television with his hands and a rifle.

BEDFORD, Pa. (WJAC) -- Community members and business owners want St. Thomas The Apostle School to stay open. St. Thomas principal Amy Higgins announced in January that the doors will close at the end of the school year for good, after more than 52 years. According to the diocese, the school cannot afford to stay open under financial pressure and declining enrollment. It's difficult to miss the "Save St. Thomas School"

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Imagine writing a song in your bedroom at 19 years old -- and four years later -- performing it live in front of hundreds of people. That's exactly what happened to Johnstown native Bryana Appley. "Having my original music finally recorded and released to the world is something that I have been dreaming about since I was little," she told 6 News. The 2017 Richland High School graduate grew up surrounded by music at home and at school.

The Pennsylvania hunting and trapping season licenses are set to go on sale June 13. The new license year, beginning on July 1, includes seven weeks of archery deer hunting, a firearms deer season and chance to hunt trophy black bears. Prices remain unchanged at $20.97 for Pennsylvania residents and $101.97 for nonresidents, according to a release. However, instructors who are PA residents can purchase a hunting license for $1 and $ 1.

LOS ANGELES (TND) — A naked woman and another woman wielding what appeared to be a spiked club were seen fighting in California -- and the odd encounter was caught on camera. TMZ shared footage of the incident, which shows the two women circling each other at Venice Beach in Los Angeles. This is what we are dealing with out here on the Venice Boardwalk," someone says in the footage.***WARNING: The following video contains graphic content.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) – An Aug. 2 storm sent water spilling onto the basketball court inside the Steven A. Adler Athletic complex on the campus of Penn State Altoona. The court has a floating floor design, meaning there's empty space between the foundation and floorboards. The athletic director said flood water is now sitting in that space until the floor can be replaced. "I've been here 24 years and have not seen that amount of water come through this part of campus,"

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to Pittsburgh Steelers inside reporter Gerry Dulac, quarterback Kenny Pickett reportedly underwent "tightrope" surgery on his ankle Monday morning. Pickett left Sunday's game in the second quarter after injuring his ankle while scrambling towards the goal line on a third down. Following the surgery, Pickett is expected to be out at least two to four weeks, according to reports. However, Dulac reports that the Steelers are hopeful that Pickett can return by month's end.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Organizers say the Altoona police and fire department have had a long running rivalry on the ice. Each year the departments play one another in a hockey game to raise money for various charities. Proceeds from this year's Guns vs. Hoses event are going to Blair Family Services Inc. The organization runs several shelters within the city and provides services for victims of crimes including rape and domestic violence.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — The “Make America Great Again” campaign is making its way through two counties in our viewing area Tuesday. President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Jr., made an appearance at the Fullington Trail Ways in Centre County. The “Make America Great Again” campaign has now had multiple stops across the state. President Trump was scheduled to visit Erie Tuesday evening. Trump Jr. last visited Centre County back in April of 2019, where he visited Penn State for a “Campus Clash.

Week 6 HS football matchupsFriday, Sept. 29th (kickoff at 7 pm, unless otherwise noted) LHAC: Bald Eagle Area 55 @ Bellefonte 7 Bedford 14 @ Forest Hills 42 Bellwood-Antis 20 @ Philipsburg-Osceola 7 Central 34 @ Huntingdon 21 Central Cambria 21 @ Chestnut Ridge 42 Greater Johnstown 0 @ Bishop McCort-Carroll 42 Penns Valley Area 7 @ Clearfield 35 Somerset 6 @ Richland 46 Tyrone 28 @ Bishop Guilfoyle 27

WYOMISSING HILLS, Pa. (AP) — Federal officials say a small earthquake in eastern Pennsylvania didn't cause any damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 1.6 magnitude quake occurred around 10:50 p.m. Sunday near Wyomissing Hills in Berks County. Several residents reported hearing a loud boom and said the quake shook bookshelves and caused their doors to briefly rattle. Officials say earthquakes with a magnitude between 1.0 and 3.0 aren't typically felt by residents.

Get ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in the MTV age of the 1980s. Wang Chung have joined forces this spring with hitmakers The Motels, Naked Eyes and Men Without Hats for the "Abducted by the 80s" Tour, which is guaranteed to be filled with a ton of hits and memories from one of the most unforgettable decades in music history. RELATED: '80s icons Wang Chung, The Motels, Naked Eyes & Men Without Hats unite for spring tour

WISCONSIN (TND) — Wildfire smoke from Canada has reached the United States and an air quality advisory has been issued for multiple states. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued an air quality advisory in nearly 60 counties and warned the entire state could be impacted by smoke Monday. Some portions of the state may increase to an unhealthy air quality level. The full advisory from the DNR states:

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (TND) — The world's top golfer and Masters champion Scott Scheffler was back at the PGA Championship a few hours after being arrested Friday morning for reportedly not following police instructions during a a pedestrian fatality investigation. Scheffler's attorney, Steve Romines, said the arrest was "a big misunderstanding" and told The Associated Press "We will litigate the case as it goes." Scheffler released a statement via his Instagram story shortly after his release:

SOMERSET -- A new nonprofit in Somerset County is helping high school girls have the confidence and style to go to homecoming and prom. It all started just four months ago when Rebecca Miller's daughter was asked to the prom and she realized there were others less fortunate in Somerset County who need prom dresses, too. "This is what's left of our homecoming dresses after our homecoming shop and we have sizes from zero to 24,"

UPDATE |RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (WJAC) — Richland Township police have released new information regarding Wednesday night's crash on Route 219, in Cambria County, that sent two people to the hospital. Police say a Richland Township police officer was conducting a traffic stop, near the Elton Road exit, and a second officer had stopped to assist. Authorities say during the course of the traffic stop, a man had entered 219 southbound, via the bypass, and continued traveling along the berm of the road.

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DuBois, PA — Restaurant owners in Clearfield County said Christmas and New Year's is the busiest time of the year for them but while they had to shutdown for four weeks, they're happy to finally reopen their dining rooms. "It has really hurt us as an industry as a whole it has hurt for sure. We just keep looking towards the spring and summer but it's been survival mode," said Robin Meholick, Sales Manager of The Hitching Post.

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Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say an Altoona woman is behind bars after an animal cruelty investigation led to the discovery of multiple dead ferrets that she had reportedly stolen from another individual. Police say 24-year-old Mary-Jayda Patterson faces multiple counts of aggravated cruelty to animals-torture, as well as charges of criminal mischief, theft and animal cruelty. Investigators say in September, Patterson had reportedly tasked a "

What started as a simple ancestry search led to the discovery of several family members across the country, as well as the burial place of a Revolutionary War veteran in Somerset County. Lynn Schrock says he had been searching through his family tree when he came across revolutionary soldier Casper Swank. Wanting to learn more, Schrock says he began researching through several historical groups. He says he was surprised to find that historical officials pointed him to another descendant of Casper Swank.

WASHINGTON (TND) — After the Nazis slaughtered six million Jews during the Holocaust, much of the world vowed never again. President Biden on Tuesday used a Holocaust Remembrance Day event to address rising antisemitism in America. The president addressed a new wound for the Jewish people, Hama's Oct. 7 attack in Israel, the deadliest day for Jews since Nazi-controlled Germany. Biden said that on Oct. 7, Hamas “brought to life” that hatred with the killing of more than 1,200 Israelis, mostly civilians, and warned that, already, people are beginning to forget who was responsible.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — Pittsburgh Penguins veteran defenseman Kris Letang returned to practice Thursday, just ten days after suffering a stroke. The team announced last week that Letang would be "out indefinitely" after suffering his second stroke on Monday, Nov. 28th. "Kris reported symptoms to the training staff and was immediately taken to the hospital for testing," said GM Ron Hextall. Letang previously missed playing time in 2014 after suffering a stroke.

(TND) — Another woman is accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault in a new lawsuit filed on Thursday. Documents obtained by CNN report April Lampros met the rapper in 1994 when she was a student at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology and accuses Combs of sexually assaulting her four times between the mid-1990s and early 2000s. The complaint further accuses him of battery, assault, negligent infliction of emotional distress and violation of the victims of gender-motivated violence protection law.

DAUPHIN COUNTY — We’ve had a few snowstorms so far this year in Central PA, and we know we’re not done yet. But with supply chain issues, the things you need – shovels, salt, a scraper for your car - might not be on the shelves. The owner of Hornung’s ACE Hardware in Linglestown, Bill Hornung, says supply chain issues have impacted every aspect of business including morale of employees.

CENTRE COUNTY/CLINTON COUNTY, Pa — Over the weekend, a Centre County based tow truck driver was killed in Clinton County while removing a disabled vehicle on a highway. Jim Corl’s death has local first responders shaken, for more reasons than one. Corl was tragically killed outside his tow truck in an accident on Interstate-80 eastbound, by the Loganton exit. “Jim was just one of those individuals that would do anything for you at any time, drop whatever he was doing, always had a kind word and he was just a wonderful man to be around,” said Ted Gabriel, a Fire Police Lieutenant at Alpha Fire Company in State College.

COALPORT, Pa. (WJAC) — State police say a man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting two people at a Minit Mart and threatening them with a shotgun. According to a release, troopers say the incident happened at the Coalport Minit Mart along Main Street sometime around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Troopers say 59-year-old Kenneth Selvage assaulted a 38-year-old man and 35-year-old woman with a wooden club. According to the release, Selvage went to his vehicle and got a shotgun.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — In downtown Philipsburg, the annual Heritage Days Festival is underway. The festival features the Moshannon Valley's heritage and this year's theme is "rich history, prosperous future.” Vendors and visitors we spoke with were happy to be returning downtown after the festival was cancelled during the past two years, saying that there is plenty see and do, including a full schedule of entertainment. There is also a wide range of places to eat, along with folks who provide helpful information on daily menu options.

TYRONE, Pa. (WJAC) — Following their preliminary investigation, Peoples Natural Gas says they believe they know what caused a deadly house explosion in Tyrone last month. Peoples Spokesperson Barry Kukovich says the company has been led to believe that the gas leak was caused by a pipeline being struck by a horizontal drill operated by a contractor working on a water project. “Our preliminary investigation leads us to believe that the gas leak on July 26th in Tyrone, Pennsylvania was due to our pipeline being struck by a horizontal drill operated by a contractor working on a water project,” Kukovich said in a statement emailed to 6 News.

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing free-agent wide-receiver Scotty Miller to a one-year deal. The 26-year-old most recently played for the Atlanta Falcons, and will be reunited with Arthur Smith, who has taken over as the Steelers' new offensive coordinator. Miller was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019 and spent four seasons with them. He has played in 67 career games, recording 85 catches, for over 1,000 total yards and 6 touchdowns.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (TND) — Police are responding to the scene where two people were reportedly outside a multi-purpose arena in Southeastern Missouri Sunday afternoon. According to Southeast Missouri State University, which owns and operates the Show Me Center, where Cape Central High School was hosting its graduation ceremony, two people were shot and at least one of them was taken to the hospital. In a message posted to social media, Cape Central High School Superintendent Dr.

The number of mass shootings nationally has been steadily increasing in the past years. Many groups have been organizing community trainings on what to do if one takes place. The West End Improvement Group hosted an active assault community training demonstration to address this issue. According to the Gun Violence Archive there have already been 93 mass shootings in the united states since the start of the new year, that’s more mass shootings than days in 2023.

WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press — The Israeli military says an initial investigation into a strike that sparked a deadly weekend fire in a tent camp in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has found the blaze was caused by a secondary explosion. A military official, speaking on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement, said Tuesday that the military fired two 17-kilogram (37-pound) munitions that targeted two senior Hamas militants.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Photos show the aftermath of the massive fire at a Blair County lumberyard. Officials say flames and smoke initially broke out at the US Lumber facility, in Claysburg, around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Authorities say all the workers were able to escape the blaze and no injuries were reported. A state police fire marshal has been called in to help investigate the cause of the massive fire.

CLEARFIELD CO, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with the Lawrence Township Fire Department say no one was injured after a tractor trailer caught fire earlier Saturday in the parking lot of the Clearfield Sheetz, located along Clearfield/Shawville Highway. The department says they were dispatched around 11:20 a.m. for a reported vehicle fire near the gas pumps. Officials say it took crews approximately one hour to extinguish the blaze. Photo credit: Lawrence Township Fire Department

WASHINGTON (TND) — Members of Congress turned to K-12 schools after college protests and antisemitic incidents erupted across the country. Some members on Capitol Hill believe grade school is where antisemitism begins, while school administrators pushed back on the claim that antisemitism is running rampant through their halls. House Republicans grilled three school leaders from large school districts and liberal cities nationwide. The school officials from New York City, Berkeley, California, and Montgomery County, Maryland have all faced allegations of antisemitic incidents in their schools, including hate speech and harassment.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new Penn State football season brings more traffic to the State College area. But this year, construction on nearby highways might cause more delays than usual. PennDOT has sent out the following warnings to drivers coming to the games from out of town: From the Harrisburg area: On Route 283 in southeastern Dauphin County, there are lane restrictions (one lane each direction) between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Route 341 (Toll House Road).

(TCS) — Starting their Wednesday off with doughnuts and red T-shirts, members of the Chicago Teachers Union rolled their way into Springfield to demand more state taxpayer funding. Only two of every 10 Black students can read at grade level, according to Chicago Public Schools data. During a news conference at the Illinois State Capitol, CTU members were asked if they were doing anything to improve reading and math proficiencies. They told The Center Square to ask CPS.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has decided to retire after playing one season with the Indianapolis Colts. His decision at age 39 comes less than two weeks after the Colts suffered a 27-24 loss at Buffalo in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Rivers spent his first 16 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers after they acquired him in a draft-day trade that sent Eli Manning to the New York Giants in 2004.

Johnstown Your Town | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:13:42 GMT (1717575222213) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 hace 5 años Your Town 2019: Southmont BoroughOur annual summer tradition is back. We kicked off our Your Town series at Southmont Borough’s 47th annual jubilee. This year was special as Southmont Borough celebrated its centennial. People from across Cambria County, and even further, come to enjoy... hace 6 años

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — One dog in Philadelphia is being rewarded for preventing what could have been an explosive situation. Kobe is a four-year-old husky. Last month, his owner, Channel Bell, noticed he was digging a hole in the yard which he has never done before. Then a week later, he started digging in the same place. Bell checked it out with a gas detection device and realized he was smelling a low-pressure gas leak.

STATE COLLEGE – The State College Area School District board of directors Monday unanimously approved a bid for a new air conditioning system at Mount Nittany Middle School. School officials say the move to put a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system in the middle school is long overdue. Two million dollars is a lot of money to invest, but the school board officials put it like this: When you're renovating a house -- you want to fix anything and everything now -- to prevent problems in the future.

WILDWOOD, Fla. (TND) — A crowd gathered around two young women, early in the morning, and police arrived to find one “sitting in a chair in the front yard, complaining of a bite to her face.” The arrest report said Nolancia Jeresea Johnson’s mother “was using a towel to apply direct pressure to [Johnson’s] chin area to control the bleeding from the bite.“[A second officer] temporarily relieved [the mother] of applying pressure to the wound.

UPDATE | Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Former Somerset County 911 coordinator Brad Lavan has been charged with sexually abusing five children at his Somerset Borough home. According to multiple probable-cause affidavits, borough police began investigating 30-year-old Lavan on Jan. 25 after reports of the abuse. The abuse occurred, according to the affidavits, between January 2021 and January of this year when some of the children were at Lavan’s home for sleepovers or play dates with his children.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Hollidaysburg-based Sideline Cancer basketball team has donated over $300,000 to pancreatic cancer research, given over $10,000 to patients directly, and were The Basketball Tournament runners up in 2020. The latest thing they're adding to their resume -- doesn't have to do with basketball or cancer -- it's helping to save someone from a war-torn country. Here's how it happened. Back in 2020, Sideline Cancer competed for a chance to win $1,000,000 in TBT Tournament on ESPN.

Johnstown Chestnut Ridge Lions | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:27:05 GMT (1717576025891) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 CHESTNUT RIDGE LIONS hace 3 años High School Football Pick 6 - Week 8JOHNSTOWN -- High school football season is now in its eighth week of game play in our area. That means plenty more of Pick 6, where Ryan Stanko and Carley Ford of the 6 Sports team, break down some of.

"Saturday Night Live" comedienne and "Ghostbusters" star Leslie Jones has once again become the victim of online abuse -- this time in the form of a devastating hack into her website, according to reports. Hackers broke into Jones' website and posted her personal items including her driver's license, passport and nude photos, reports TMZ. The New York Daily News reported the hackers also topped the website with a video tribute to Harambe, the widely-known gorilla who was shot earlier this year at the Cincinnati Zoo to protect a child who fell into his enclosure.

Did you know you can get pulled over if any part of your license plate is covered? Last week, a decision in state court reaffirmed law enforcement's authority to do so, and that includes covering the bottom part that has the state's tourism website: visitpa.com. The ruling came in a case where a Philadelphia driver was pulled over for having a frame that covered that website. The ACLU told our NBC Affiliate WGAL that the ruling means frames put on cars by dealerships, or even to show love for a favorite sports team, could result in a ticket and a $100 fine.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — The baby formula shortage has prompted communities across the country to take things into their own hands. One business in State College is doing just that, to help families. This shortage has put an immense strain on families' finances and the well-being of their infants. Seeing this, the company Kid To Kid sought to help not only the families who shop at the store, but families all over the area.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Johnstown's Central Park. With snow falling down, crews arrived around 8 a.m. Tuesday to begin building the frame of the Christmas tree. The final product is 36 feet tall and will be topped with a 4-foot star. The tree draws thousands of people throughout the holiday season. Organizers say it's a way to boost holiday spirit in the city and maybe even start new traditions.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Centre County have filed charges against a Lancaster County man following an investigation into accusations that he inappropriately touched multiple young children. Troopers say a liaison for one area Amish community reported that 31-year-old Gideon Byler, of Gordonville, had been accused of touching several juveniles, ranging from 3 to 10 years of age, within the community. Investigators say the liaison noted that Byler had been sent away to a facility following the accusations.

WASHINGTON (TND) — You soon won't be able to get a highly caffeinated drink at Panera. The company is "phasing out" its "Charged Lemonades" at all locations, according to a company spokesperson. Instead, Panera will be adding new "exciting," "trend flavors," "low-sugar" and "low-caffeine" drink options to its menu. The menu change comes after Panera's caffeinated beverages were blames for the deaths of at least two people that sparked lawsuits.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Pirates signed a pair of free agent pitchers Tuesday to one-year deals, according to multiple reports. Veteran right-hander Vince Velasquez signed a deal worth over $3 million. The 30-year-old posted a 4.78 ERA in 2022 over 9 starts and 18 relief appearances with the Chicago White Sox. Velasquez previously spent over five seasons with the Phillies, one full season with the Astros and part of a season with the Padres.

HOUSTON (AP) — Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area. Officials urged residents to keep off roads following Thursday's storms, as many were impassable and traffic lights were out. The storm system moved through swiftly, but flood watches and warnings remained Friday for Houston and areas to the east.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A woman has been acquitted in the death of a 4-year-old girl who central Pennsylvania prosecutors say was left for hours in a hot sport utility vehicle. Jurors deliberated for about three hours Friday before acquitting 30-year-old Brittany Borgess of involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment and recklessly endangering. Lycoming County Senior Judge Dudley Anderson found her guilty of the summary charge of leaving a child unattended in a car and fined her $25.

(TCS) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is heralding a budget that Republicans say was crammed down taxpayers' throats in the dead of night. After the Senate approved the state budget package late in the evening Sunday, the House took the measure up in the early morning hours Wednesday. The measure spends $53.1 billion and increases a variety of taxes on businesses by about $730 million. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, called out Democrats in the supermajority for violating their own rules by attempting to concur on one of the measures three times when rules only allow two attempts.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Some state lawmakers are calling to end smoking in all Pennsylvania bars, casinos, and private clubs for good. This bill would expand the Clean Indoor Act. One local Johnstown bar says their business will take a hit if this bill gets approved. “It's not the right of other people to make a decision for themselves,” part-owner of Rocky’s Tavern Anna Mae Rager said. “If you don't want to smoke at a bar then don't come in.

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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa (WJAC) — The Punxsutawney Area Education Association has partnered with local restaurants to provide 600 meals to area families on Saturday. “Right now it feels like the whole world is flipped upside down and as teachers, we are natural problem solvers so we have to try to do something to help our students and their families,” said Jodi Bartlebaugh, a third grade teacher and a parent in the district.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — After months of a substitute teacher crisis brewing across the Commonwealth, Governor Wolf has signed bipartisan legislation aimed at easing the shortfall. On Dec. 20, Act 91 went into effect expanding the pool of eligible substitutes to fill these temporary openings during the remainder of this school year and 2022-23. Representative Barb Gleim (R), who sponsored the bill, said in the past the state-issued 14,000 teaching certificates annually, now it's down to fewer than 5,000.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Maurice Stokes was a dominant force during his career at St. Francis College in the mid-1950s. He led St. Francis to the national invitational tournament in 1955, and despite a fourth-place finish, he earned Most Valuable Player honors. After his career with the Red Flash, Stokes then starred for three years with the NBA's Cincinnati Royals, but during the last game of the 1958 season, he suffered a head injury.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Johnstown police say a local woman is behind bars after she reportedly set fire to a mattress inside a home early Tuesday morning and then falsely claimed that she was assaulted by a male resident. According to the affidavit, crews were dispatched early Tuesday morning for a reported structure fire along the 400 block of Decker Avenue near Johnstown's West End. Authorities say the caller, identified as 36-year-old Sereda Ritter, claimed that a male resident "

President Joe Biden welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House on Friday, lauding the back-to-back Super Bowl champion team for its sportsmanship on and off the field, and breaking an unofficial political rule about headwear. He tried on a Chiefs helmet the team gave him as a gift. “It was cool to see him put the helmet on,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters after the celebration held on the South Lawn.

PORTAGE, Pa. (WJAC) — A resident of a Cambria County nursing home celebrated his 101 birthday with an ice cold beer. Francis Warner, known by family and friends as “Uncle Bunny,” celebrated his birthday Thursday at Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Portage. Staff say they took special safety precautions so Warner could see his family. They say Warner’s room was also decorated and he was served a birthday cake.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Penn State University's Student Programming Association (PSA) is hosting an event with popular transgender influencer, Dylan Mulvaney. The organization says Mulvaney will be at Alumni Hall Dec. 5 at 7p.m. The event is described as a conversation with Mulvaney, which precedes a Q&A with the social media star. Mulvaney has especially been in the public eye lately due to her partnership with Bud Light, which has sparked controversy:

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a Cambria County man passed away Monday from severe burns after he accidentally caught himself on fire. 911 dispatchers say crews were called to a residence in Nicktown, just before 3:30 p.m. Monday, for reports of a person on fire outside. Officials say the man was flown to a hospital in Allegheny County where he later passed away after suffering third-degree burns to 70% of his body.

CAMBRIA CO., Pa. (WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission-Southwest Region has announced details regarding a December 2023 illegal taking of a trophy white-tailed deer in Cambria County. According to a post on their Facebook page, the game commission stated that a game warden's investigation into the incident suggested that Zachary Burgan and Matthew Koenig illegally shot a 169” Boone and Crockett trophy at night, from a vehicle, with the use of the vehicle headlights.