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83 Years since the Johnstown Flood of 1936

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,"

Crash involving semi-truck injures 13 on eastern section of PA Turnpike

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.

Genetic Testing at Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center

Kimberly Knapp discusses genetic testing a patient may need when they come to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. Knapp also talks about the Pink Ribbon Care Fund, an exclusive program at the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center, and how its helping to ease the financial burden for patients. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ5aarrXB0Z6qaJqimq60wIycmKeblad6osPAq5ynnaOofKixzZ6roptdqbK0wMinnmaZpGK3sMXCnmSmraKptaJ5waucmqukYrCivsRmmp6mpJq%2F

No. 1 PSU wrestling handles Michigan State

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.

Sheetz new campaign benefits the Special Olympics

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 "