Loud noise in Cambria County caused by exploding target

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  218 words  |  Christie Applegate

PORTAGE - There are new details about a loud explosion heard in Cambria County earlier this week. Dozens of people reached out to 6 News asking about what caused the ground to shake late Monday afternoon in the Summerhill, Wilmore and Portage areas. On Wednesday, Summerhill Township Police Chief Paul Bonfanti confirmed that a loud explosion was caused by a group of people setting off a mixture of ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder. [Read More]

'It's been a dream:' Somerset distillery opens for sales, tasting after years of planning & construc

 Posted on April 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  381 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Whiskey lovers – listen up! After years of anticipation, the Ponfeigh Distillery is officially open. The founder of the Ponfeigh Distillery says that there is a strong history of whiskey in Somerset County, and he plans to bring that back with this distillery. For the past 15 years, Maximilian Merrill focused on not only crafting whiskey, but opening his own distillery in Somerset County. “I just sort of learned all the whiskey heritage that we lost in Somerset County, and it’s always been a dream for about 15 years to bring back that heritage that the county lost. [Read More]

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 Posted on April 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  64 words  |  Christie Applegate

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Ebensburg Borough closes municipal building to public due to Cambria County COVID-19 surge

 Posted on April 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  78 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Ebensburg Borough officials say they’re closing the municipal building to the public because of Cambria County’s recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Cambria County reported 30 new coronavirus cases Wednesday. According to the borough’s Facebook page, staff will still be working, and payments may still be dropped off onsite in the mail slot. Officials say general inquiries can be directed to 814-472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa.com. Tax Office inquiries can be directed to 814-846-4764 or taxoffice@ebensburgpa. [Read More]

Flamingo injured by snapping turtle in Franklin County pond

 Posted on April 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  204 words  |  Brenda Moya

FRANKLIN COUNTY Pa. (WHP) — The PA Game Commission is determining the next steps for a now injured flamingo who lost its way and ended up in a pond in Franklin County. READ MORE | Locals find flamingos in Franklin County after hurricane throws them off course According to the commission, a flamingo was brought to them on Monday, injured by a snapping turtle. One of the individuals who was at the scene, Courtney Richer, describes what transpired around 8:30 a. [Read More]

Man arrested in death of former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson released on bail

 Posted on April 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  417 words  |  Christie Applegate

UPDATE | Reports say the man who was arrested Tuesday in the death investigation of former Pittsburgh Penguins' hockey player Adam Johnson has been released on bail. The suspect, who has not yet been identified by British authorities, was held on suspicion of manslaughter. Johnson died last month after being cut in the neck by the skate of an opposing player during an EIHL game between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers. [Read More]

Route 322 reopens after hours-long shutdown

 Posted on April 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  99 words  |  Delta Gatti

UPDATE |Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — 911 officials in Centre County say, as of 4 p.m., Route 322 has reopened. The roadway, specifically in the area of Port Matilda and the Philipsburg Mountain, was shut down for several hours Tuesday due to weather conditions. ORIGINAL |911 officials in Centre County say Route 322 will be closed for an extended period of time due to the weather and the current road conditions. [Read More]

Altoona skincare business making CDC recommended hand-sanitzer

 Posted on April 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  157 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — The Trade Secrets Skincare and Saltroom business in Altoona joins a long list of businesses making hand sanitizers in times of shortage. Co-owner Stephanie Hite says their sanitizer meets the current CDC guidelines of 70% alcohol based, a potency which kills the coronavirus strain. The sanitizers can be ordered on the company'sFacebook page. Hite says they have a substantial number of orders from healthcare workers and companies who employ truck drivers. [Read More]

Mount Nittany Medical Center celebrates leap day babies

 Posted on April 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  57 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — Mount Nittany Medical Center celebrated leap day with special outfits for babies born Saturday.

Officials say they had a total of three babies born this leap year – one girl and two boys.

Each baby was fashioned with special frog hats to celebrate the day that comes once every four years.

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Nationwide Adderall shortage leaving ADHD patients struggling to find medication

 Posted on April 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  28 words  |  Delta Gatti

Nationwide Adderall shortage leaving ADHD patients struggling to find medication

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