Blair Co. church to host its first ever living nativity scene

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  151 words  |  Delta Gatti

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Members of the Faith Baptist Church in Altoona are getting ready to host their first ever live nativity. It features real people portraying the roles of those involved in the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Visitors to the display will start at the Faith Baptist Church, located on 40th Street, where they will receive popcorn and hot chocolate and a QR code to use on their phones to listen to audio that accompanies the production. [Read More]

Ebensburg coffee shop makes donation to local firefighter training facility, rec authority

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  98 words  |  Christie Applegate

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — First responders in Cambria County are getting support from a local business owner. Kaley Kozian, the owner of the Bohemian Bean in Ebensburg, presented local responders on Tuesday with a check to go towards the Cambria Regional Firefighters Association training facility. She also presented a check to the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority. She says the money comes from 25 percent of her sales, as well as her and her team's tips, that were raised back in April on Arbor Day and the day after. [Read More]

Jury convicts man of driving SUV into Christmas parade crowd, killing 6 people

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  31 words  |  Delta Gatti

Jury convicts man of driving SUV into Christmas parade crowd, killing 6 people

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Miles Township Fire Company Hosts Open House for Centre County Area First Responders

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  213 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

REBERSBURG/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — The Miles Township Fire Company opened its doors to give first responders a chance to get to know the community on a personal level. The fire hall played host to a number of first responders Saturday, including the Centre County Sheriff and the Pennsylvania State Police, who brought in a helicopter. “Well, we all work hand in hand together," said Centre County Sheriff Bryan Sampsel. "We need them, they need us for certain events. [Read More]

Suspected shooter, driver in custody in Philadelphia bus stop shooting that injured teens

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  373 words  |  Christie Applegate

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The driver and a suspected gunman are in custody in the shooting of eight Philadelphia high school students at a bus stop, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Monday. Police have identified two juveniles who were also seen jumping out of the car and running toward the bus stop with the 18-year-old suspected shooter, but have not yet located them, according to the official, who was not authorized to discuss the case publicly before a news conference set for late Monday afternoon. [Read More]

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signs bill on student overdose notification guidelines

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  339 words  |  Christie Applegate

ARLINGTON, Va. (WJLA) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill Friday that requires the Virginia Board of Education to establish guidelines around school overdose notifications to parents. The original bill included language that would have required schools to notify parents within 24 hours of student overdoses and that’s what Youngkin and all 40 state senators wanted. However, Democrats in the House of Delegates took the 24-hour notice requirement out of the bill. [Read More]

Allen Street Grill reopens with newly renovated interior

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  178 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — After closing for three months, a State College staple of over 40 years is reopening with a brand new look. Located on the corner of S Allen Street and W College Avenue, the Allen Street Grill is welcoming back guests to a newly renovated interior. The new additions to the local landmark include tufted green booths, architectural lighting, freshly painted white walls, mid-century chairs and a new bar-lounge. [Read More]

Community looks to help Cambria Co. fire department buy new truck

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  168 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A community in Johnstown is coming together to help its local fire department after an unfortunate event. In January, West Hills Regional Fire Department's ladder truck caught on fire, leaving the fire station without a critical piece of equipment. It's been almost three months since the event and West Hills Fire Department’s fire chief Robert Tauber says they’re still not sure how much money the insurance will reimburse the department for a new truck that’s expected to cost between $900,000 to a million dollars. [Read More]

How to correctly display the US flag for Memorial Day weekend

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  389 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — There are certain ways the American flag should be displayed to honor its symbolism. The National Flag Foundation showed on its website how to properly display the flag. Speaker Engagements: "When on display, the Flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left," [Read More]

Johnstown SERT receives donation to purchase new body armor

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  81 words  |  Christie Applegate

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Every year, the global technology corporation Kongsberg hosts an event for its customer base. This year they hosted the event in Johnstown, around Showcase for Commerce, and they met members of the Johnstown police department and SERT teams. They began working together and learned SERT needed new body armor. On Thursday, SERT members had a chance to tour Kongsberg’s local facility and then they received a much-needed donation which was used to purchase 25 new vests. [Read More]