Altoona celebrates opening of newly repurposed 'all abilities' park
Posted on June 22, 2024
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| Brenda Moya
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — A new "all abilities" playground and park is now open in Altoona.
Organizers with the Central-Blair Recreation and Park Commission celebrated and dedicated the recreational area, naming it “Garden Heights Park."
Organizers say they're "very excited" about their accomplishment and say they've received appreciation from the surrounding community.
"Where we're standing, this used to be a kind of not-so-great basketball court. So, we were able to take out the basketball court, and reuse and repurpose this space to something that the community can be proud of.
[Read More]Mass shooting suspect at Prague university was a student, police say
Posted on June 22, 2024
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| Brenda Moya
PRAGUE (TND) — At least 14 people were shot dead and 25 were injured after a mass shooting at a university in downtown Prague Thursday, according to Prague Police Chief Martin Vondrasek. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise.
Police reported the 24-year-old gunman's body was found at Charles University's faculty of arts where he was a student and did not publicly name him. The gunman suffered “devastating injuries” but it wasn't clear if he killed himself or was shot to death in an exchange of gunfire with officers, Vondrasek said, adding that there was "
[Read More]Motorcycle bike run brings awareness to the community
Posted on June 22, 2024
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| Brenda Moya
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Community members in Cambria County came together for a 75-mile motorcycle awareness bike run Saturday.
The money raised benefited the families of two young adults, one fatally and one critically injured, while on a motorcycle ride back in July.
There were five stops throughout the run, before it wrapped back up at Slammin Sam's for a dinner buffet, basket party and live music.
The event was hosted by the Chrome Angelz Steele Vengeance Ladies RC, which is a nonprofit organization, that helps uplift people in need in the community.
[Read More]Two-A-Days: Philipsburg-Osceola
Posted on June 22, 2024
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| Christie Applegate
MOUNTAIN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 2017 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW:
The Clearfield Bison will start the season in a position to defend their 2016 Mountain Athletic Conference title, relying on 12 returning starters and a core of underclassmen who will be able to contribute right away.
Head coach Tim Janocko is beginning his 33rd season, and will once again be considered a playoff contender.
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While Clearfield won the league, the Central Dragons enjoyed a run to the state semifinals in 2016.
[Read More]Windber police receives grant to buy building, hire new officers
Posted on June 22, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A police department in Somerset County won't have to rent space for much longer.
The Windber Police Department is in the process of buying the building that they're currently renting.
There will be a $92,000 grant for technology equipment and upgrades and a $100,000 grant for the new building.
A grant will also be going towards hiring a new full-time officer.
An additional $100,000 is coming from a private trust for the building.
[Read More]Advocates urge Maine lawmakers to ban sale of flavored tobacco products statewide
Posted on June 21, 2024
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Atlanta parents join national push for accountability in urban school districts
Posted on June 21, 2024
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| Brenda Moya
ATLANTA, Ga. (CITC) — One of the largest public school districts in Georgia is the latest to face demands for a leadership overhaul from parents.
A petition created earlier this month is demanding an immediate change in Atlantic Public Schools (APS). Parents claim APS leaders have continuously failed at fostering academic achievement, engagement and a positive school climate.
The more than 600 signees say their children's success and futures can no longer bear the brunt.
[Read More]Over 1800 homes now connected
Posted on June 21, 2024
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| Christie Applegate
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — More Somerset County residents are getting access to high-speed internet after a recent study to find areas with no service, or underserved areas, identified a few areas with the most need.
Middlecreek and Upper Turkeyfoot townships, as well as Jenner, Lincoln, Quemahoning and Somerset townships were prioritized.
At Tuesday’s commissioners meeting, it was noted that more than 18-hundred homes now have access to broadband internet through Verizon in the Middlecreek and Turkeyfoot project.
[Read More]Teen in 'stable condition' following accidental shooting outside Cambria Co. gym
Posted on June 21, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE |
Police have released more details regarding a shooting that occurred at MorGainz Fitness, in Jackson Township, Cambria County, Sunday morning.
According to officers with the Jackson Township Police Department, the shooting involved one juvenile who accidentally shot himself in a car in the parking lot of the business around 11:30 a.m.
Officials said the 13-year-old was taken to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
[Read More]Woman charged for stealing donation box from Decker's Chapel
Posted on June 21, 2024
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| Christie Applegate
ST. MARYS, Pa. — A small historical church in Elk County recently took a big hit.
St. Marys Police Chief Tom Nicklas said the donation box from Decker’s Chapel was vandalized and stolen.
Nicklas said through surveillance cameras, police identified one of the vandals as Breanna Uhl, 25, of Force.
Uhl is facing several charges including institutional vandalism, theft and intentional desecration of a public monument.
Nicklas said charges are pending against a second person.
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