COVID-19 affects small businesses in wedding community

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  469 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) - As a wedding photographer who's self-employed, Jana Scott is not only facing tough decisions in the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, but she's also providing support to her clients who are now facing a difficult decision of their own: Moving a wedding they have already invested so much in. A picture's worth a thousand words, but there are some things you can't put into words. Jana Scott, who is the primary wedding photographer for Jana Scott Photography in Lemont, says, " [Read More]

Man killed after vehicle vs motorcycle crash in Blair County

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  117 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Allegheny Township Police Department say a 66-year-old man was killed Wednesday following a vehicle versus motorcycle crash in Blair County. Investigators say crews were dispatched to the intersection of South Logan Blvd. and Convention Center Blvd., around noon, for a report of a crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle. Police say the man was transported to UPMC Altoona where he later died from his injuries sustained in the crash. [Read More]

Oil City man accused of raping woman he met on Tinder while in town for vendor show

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  299 words  |  Delta Gatti

Indiana County, PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Blairsville Borough Police Department say an Oil City man is behind bars after being accused of raping a woman he met on Tinder. According to the affidavit, police were contacted in late February to investigate an alleged sexual assault that reportedly occurred at an apartment along Bentley Drive. Police say the victim told officers that she had met a man, known as " [Read More]

Police help man propose during fake traffic stop

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  130 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CLARE, Mich. (WEYI) — A marriage proposal is always special, but this one made one couple stop in their tracks- literally. David Yoder asked the Clare City Police Department to help him propose to his girlfriend Morgan Bowers. Officer Jared Stotzel pulled the couple over and asked David to get out of the car. The two pretended to deal with a license plate problem, eventually asking Morgan to come assist. [Read More]

At Cambria County 911 center, precise location is critical part of process

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  745 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

EBENSBURG -- According to the Federal Communications Commission, it's estimated that about 70 percent of 911 calls are placed from wireless phones and that percentage is growing. The problem is, 911 dispatch centers can't always get a precise location when you call in from a cellphone. Last year, Cambria County 911 processed 60,000 calls. About 40,000 of those came from cellphones. And right now, it's not as simple as it may seem to find you in an emergency, with outdated technology still in use. [Read More]

Body found on property adjacent to standoff site where man fatally shot himself: officials

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  242 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

YELM, Wash. (KOMO) — A body was found near the site of an abandoned trailer in Washington state following an hours-long standoff that ended with a man fatally shooting himself Tuesday evening, according to officials. Officials said the incident began around 7 a.m. when fire crews responded to "suspicious situation" in Yelm. The fire department was dispatched to a fire involving a motorhome and a boat, and after extinguishing the fire, crews discovered a " [Read More]

Section of Route 403 closed 'until further notice' following storm damage

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  83 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Route 403 along Greenhouse Park in Johnstown is closed until further notice. PennDOT officials say that damage was found on the roadway from last week's heavy rain and high water. Last week, work began in the area as part of the Route 403 Corridor Improvement Project, which includes pavement preservation and several other upgrades along the roadway, between Tire Hill and Hooversville. Officials say it is unclear how long the closure will be in place and drivers are encouraged to plan accordingly. [Read More]

Steelers to bring back DT Larry Ogunjobi on 3-year deal

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  82 words  |  Brenda Moya

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly reached an agreement to bring back defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi. The three-year deal is reportedly worth over $28 million, with over $21 million guaranteed. Ogunjobi signed a 1-year deal with Pittsburgh prior to last season, and played in 16 games, where he recorded 1.5 sacks and 48 total tackles Ogunjobi previously spent the first four seasons of his career in Cleveland, followed by one year in Cincinnati. [Read More]

Water Authority issues boil-water advisory in Altoona

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  147 words  |  Delta Gatti

UPDATE:ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — According to the Altoona Water Authority, only 11 people are affected by the water main break. They said those affected have been told directly. ORIGINAL STORY: The Altoona Water Authority issued a boil-water advisory Thursday. The release said there was a loss of water pressure due to a water main break on 25th Avenue and 11th Street. Officials said that due to a lack of pressure, contaminants could have entered the water. [Read More]