Altoona church holds first food bank distribution

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  107 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The Second Avenue United Methodist Church in Altoona hosted its first food bank distribution Friday. The center was open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers estimated that they served 150 people. They said between 20 to 25 people from the church were on hand to help with the distribution. If you would like to sign up to receive food or help with donations, you can contact the church at 943-2072. [Read More]

Bald eagles in West Virginia welcome newborn chick

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  297 words  |  Delta Gatti

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (TND) — A pair of bald eagles in West Virginia has given birth to a baby eaglet, and the little one's first moments of life were caught on camera. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center's Eagle Cam, stationed high up in a tree in near Shepherdstown, has been observing the lives of the two eagles named Bella and Smitty. The proud new parents welcomed their eaglet Sunday afternoon after two days of rainy weather. [Read More]

Coroner IDs victim of early morning fatal crash in Altoona

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  176 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

UPDATE | Altoona, PA (WJAC) — Blair County Coroner Patty Ross has identified the victim of Thursday's early morning fatal crash in Altoona. Ross says 22-year-old Collie Brown was traveling at a high rate of speed, along the 10th Ave. expressway, when he collided with a light pole and a tree. Investigators say he and a female passenger were ejected from the vehicle. Authorities say the female passenger who was ejected was transported to UPMC Altoona. [Read More]

Legendary Temple basketball coach John Chaney dies at 89

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  113 words  |  Delta Gatti

PHILADELPHIA, Pa (AP) — John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches during a Hall of Fame career at Temple, has died. He was a commanding figure on the court and admired as much for his mentoring of players as for the team's success. He became a de facto father to dozens of his players, many coming from broken homes. Chaney led Temple to 17 NCAA Tournament appearances over 24 seasons, including five NCAA regional finals. [Read More]

Supermarket chain fights theft by banning large bags at DC area grocery stores

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  508 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJLA) — Grocery shoppers in the D.C. area will need to downsize their zippered bags when visiting Giant Food. The supermarket chain stated that starting late last week, suitcases, duffel bags, and bags larger than 14" x 14” x 6” that close have been banned at select stores in Washington, D.C. In a statement, officials explained that they initiated the new policy at select stores "experiencing high shrink to mitigate the unprecedented levels of product theft that have become unsustainable for our business. [Read More]

Elk County Real Estate St. Marys Weather Eye

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

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Indiana County woman accused of sexually abusing young relative 20-30 times

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  142 words  |  Christie Applegate

INDIANA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police say an Indiana County woman is facing charges following an investigation into accusations that she repeatedly sexually assaulted a young, female relative over a period of five years. Troopers say the victim reported that she had been sexually abused by Alyssa Isenberg, now age 21, approximately 20 to 30 times, from 2015 to 2020. According to the affidavit, police say the alleged abuse began when the victim was just seven years old. [Read More]

Local military support group planning second remembrance walk at PA Military Museum

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  174 words  |  Brenda Moya

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — "A Soldier’s Hands," which is a local military support group, will be hosting its second “Walk to Remember our Fallen" event on the grounds of the PA Military Museum in Boalsburg. The 5K walk will take place on the morning of May 25th, beginning at 8 a.m. The event serves as a fundraiser for the group, which sends care packages to deployed troops. It's also a tribute to those who have fallen in battle, and those who are left behind to mourn them. [Read More]

Northern Cambria man accused of stalking woman, groping her at local grocery store

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  191 words  |  Brenda Moya

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Northern Cambria Borough Police Department say a man is facing charges after he was accused of groping a woman at a local Giant Eagle store while she was working. According to the affidavit, police say 65-year-old Timothy Depetro allegedly entered an "employee only" area of the store and inappropriately touched the woman while she was standing on a ladder. Police say the woman stated that she reported the incident to the store's manager. [Read More]

Retired Conemaugh Hospital employee honored with parade

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  160 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Storm Nagle retired Friday from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center after 40 years at the hospital. Nagle, a Belmont native, was surprised by family and EMS members from multiple counties in our area with an EMS parade. Nagle spent the last 25 years as the Pre-Hospital Operations Manager and was in charge of the hospital's helicopter program. Nagle responded to historic incidents like Flight 93 and the Quecreek Mine Rescue. Nagle said, " [Read More]