Bullying Town Hall, a variety of perspectives shared at UPJ

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  362 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Cambria County, PA — A wide variety of perspectives were shared at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's campus on Thursday, as panelists and local residents discussed the issue of bullying in our communities. The event began with a show of hands to who has been the victim of bullying. Most people in the room say they are, or were a victim. “Careful of the things you do. Children will listen. [Read More]

Chiefs kicker punts Biden over 'delusional' abortion policy during graduation speech

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  338 words  |  Brenda Moya

ATCHISON, Kan. (TND) — Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker slammed President Joe Biden Sunday over his abortion policy, which he said defies the president’s faith. Biden, a self-proclaimed Catholic, sparked outrage in April when he made the sign of the cross while attending a pro-abortion rally. The pious gesture of reverence to God, Butker said, was antithetical to the Catholic belief that all life comes from God and is therefore sacred. [Read More]

More charges filed against Hyndman man accused of having unlawful contact with teen

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  173 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — According to online court records, additional charges have been filed against a Hyndman man accused of having unlawful contact with a 14-year-old girl. Troopers say 31-year-old Anthony Troutman was arrested in September after police received a report, from the victim's friend, that Troutman was "engaging in sexually explicit conversations" with the teen, via text message. Police say the girl admitted to authorities that Troutman often talks to her about " [Read More]

PSU football tickets to experience slight increase in 2018

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  143 words  |  Christie Applegate

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State football tickets will experience a slight increase in price in 2018. University officials announced Monday that ticket prices will increase by $35, or $5 per game, next season at Beaver Stadium. It will be the first season-ticket price increase since the 2009 season. Donation levels will remain the same for next season, which will feature seven games in Beaver Stadium. The $35 season-ticket increase is for all seats in Beaver Stadium, including the main seating bowl, the Mount Nittany Club and suites. [Read More]

Punxsutawney Phil and wife Phyllis announce names of twins

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  101 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

After welcoming two baby groundhogs in March, Punxsutawney Phil and wife, Phyllis, have announced the names of their children Sunday morning. In an Instagram post by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, members of the Inner Circle gathered to announce the names of the boy and girl groundhogs. Inner Circle members said in the post that they wanted to thank the community for their input and support in giving name suggestions for the pups. [Read More]

Volunteers promote Johnstown Free Clinic

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  212 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN -- Volunteers in bright yellow vests converged on downtown Johnstown Monday afternoon to promote theJohnstown Free Medical Clinic. Many of them were from AmeriCorps, and they were handing out pamphlets and telling people about the clinic's outreach programs, particularly the needle exchange program. One of those vest-clad volunteers was Andre Davis, the clinic's intensive care manager. "I believe with everything in my soul that this is what's needed today," he said of the outreach program. [Read More]

"Evil was in my backyard," York Co. man snaps killing 2, including 5-year-old: officials

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  519 words  |  Delta Gatti

HOPEWELL TWP., Pa. (WHP) — Disturbing new details in the heinous stabbing deaths of two people in southern York County. The suspect told police that he had an out-of-body experience that pushed him to stab four people in all, killing two, including a five-year-old girl. “They were a nice close family,” said neighbor Jean McKee. A nice close family in a tight-knit community, now victims of an unthinkable crime. “Coming from Baltimore, this has been like an oasis. [Read More]

Bakersfield couple captures flood in front of their house

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  315 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

BAKERSFIELD (KMPH) — It's not an uncommon sight to see water running down the road where Steven and Cassandra Amick live in East Bakersfield. Surrounded by farmland, Edison Road is one of the areas that fills up with fast-moving water when it rains. Being near Caliente Creek and the mountains, melting snow and rain can trigger flooding. Cassandra said the water in front of their house rose two-and-a-half feet in a period of 30 minutes Thursday, after a Flash Flood Watch was issued by the National Weather Service - Hanford. [Read More]

Central PA Humane Society vandalized, officials say

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  272 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials with the Central PA Humane Society says they were the victims of vandalism Tuesday. They said the vandals were not able to enter the shelter, so all the animals are safe; however, the outside of the building and the two shelter vehicles were extensively damaged. Humane Society officials said the boiler room that heats their cattery was destroyed in an attempt to steal the copper piping which caused severe water damage to the entire room. [Read More]

DEP orders gas company to monitor air quality in area of leak

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  649 words  |  Brenda Moya

2nd UPDATE|Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Department of Environmental Protection provided a statement to 6 News Wednesday, confirming that it has ordered the Equitrans Midstream gas company to conduct an air quality check in the area of Rager Mountain where a natural gas leak was reported Sunday night. DEP officials say they also ordered the company to conduct a gas mitigation investigation. On Sunday, November 6, 2022, DEP personnel responded to a report of a well control incident in Jackson Township, Cambria County. [Read More]