PA Senate approves resolution that would combat 'porting' issues within Cambria County
Johnstown, Pa — The Pennsylvania Senate recently approved a resolution introduced by Senator Wayne Langerholc that would address the issues of ‘porting’ within the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
“I rise to ask for support for Senate Resolution 45,” said Langerholc. “This resolution will call on the federal government to address the issue of porting.”
Langerholc introduced this resolution to the Pennsylvania Senate in March after seeing how 'porting' is impacting areas within Cambria County - especially Johnstown.
PA fire company disbands after racial slur allegations
DARBY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — A volunteer fire company in Pennsylvania has disbanded months after it was suspended when another fire company allegedly heard members using racial slurs and disparaging Black residents in a virtual meeting.
In a letter to Darby Township commissioners Wednesday, the Briarcliffe Fire Company announced it was shutting down.
“The Briarcliffe Fire Company strongly denies that anyone in the township was ever treated differently or discriminated against based upon their race,” the company’s lawyer Robert Ewing wrote in the letter.
More charges filed against Hyndman man accused of having unlawful contact with teen
Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — According to online court records, additional charges have been filed against a Hyndman man accused of having unlawful contact with a 14-year-old girl.
Troopers say 31-year-old Anthony Troutman was arrested in September after police received a report, from the victim's friend, that Troutman was "engaging in sexually explicit conversations" with the teen, via text message.
Police say the girl admitted to authorities that Troutman often talks to her about "
Bishop McCort Catholic High School discusses implementing a 4-day school week
In recent years, 4-day school weeks have been becoming more and more popular among schools in the United states. According to research published in the peer-reviewed journal, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analyis, in the last decade alone, shortened school weeks have been adopted in more than 1,600 schools in 650 school districts nationwide. Bishop Mccort Catholic Highschool is currently conducting discussions between parents and the school about what a shortened school week would mean for them.
146th county fair held in Bedford County
BEDFORD, Pa. (WJAC) — The 146th Bedford County fair is happening through July 27.
Admission includes rides, exhibits and grandstand shows the fair has to offer.
The midway opens each day at 2:30 p.m. and shuts down for a safety check at 5 p.m., then opens back up until 10 p.m.
Wednesday’s events feature bull ride mania rides from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
A demolition derby is taking place Thursday, and Friday is the day for fast car racing.
DuBois Area School District essential staff receives COVID-19 vaccine
DuBois, PA — In a partnership with DuBois Drug and Wellness, essential employees in the DuBois Area school district received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
"Initially prior to the change in Phase1a eligibility we sent out a survey and really we're trying to gather data on who is interested," said Wendy Benton, Superintendent of the DuBois Area School District.
Once the state changed the Phase 1A criteria, Wendy Benton said they sent out another survey to confirm their eligibility.
Steelers expected to sign veteran DB Desmond King
Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign veteran defensive-back Desmond King.
King was cut by the Houston Texans on Monday and will provide the Steelers with some additional cornerback depth.
King was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
In 95 career games, King has recorded 9 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles and 7 fumble recoveries, with three total defensive touchdowns.
Mount Nittany Medical Center eliminates 250 jobs as it faces $70M loss due to COVID-19
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — There's another round of layoffs at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College as 250 employees are losing their jobs.
Administrators say they're struggling with a huge loss in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mount Nittany Health employees are receiving word of the latest layoffs Tuesday in an email from President and CEO Kathleen Rhine.
She confirms that 10 percent of the workforce -- 250 positions -- are being eliminated with the center facing a $70 million shortfall in the current fiscal year.
Woman abducted in one of state's biggest manhunts reflects 50 years later
HUNTINGDON -- It was one of the biggest manhunts of the time. On May 11, 1966, Peggy Ann Bradnick was abducted after getting off the school bus in Shade Gap by a man with a sawed off shotgun. She spent eight days with William Hollinbaugh, now dubbed "8 days of terror." She was beaten, abused and starved at just 17 years old.
She lived to tell her story and it's one she's always believed was orchestrated by God.
Trial underway for teen police say took selfie with corpse
GREENSBURG -- A trial is underway for an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of fatally shooting a friend in the face and then taking a selfie with the victim's body.
Two officers testified Tuesday that Maxwell Morton, then 16, showed little emotion or concern about the Feb. 2015 shooting of 16-year-old Ryan Mangan.
Westmoreland County Detective James Williams told jurors "when he described pulling the trigger, he had a little smirk on his face.