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Former Northern Cambria shirt factory site sold

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.

Old Bedford County Jail for sale

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,"

Wardens seek clues after trespasser caught on camera in closed Montana wildlife area

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.

Handwritten threat led to evacuation of Ebensburg Walmart

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 "

Little Rock Nine: Where are they now?

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.