Human skull found near Cambria County river; investigation underway
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say an investigation is underway after a human skull was reportedly found Thursday night near the Little Conemaugh River in Conemaugh Township.
Officials with the coroner's office say the skull was reportedly found by a fisherman around 8 p.m.
Investigators say they are focusing on identifying the remains at this time.
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees says his office is working with a forensic pathologist, a dentist and an anthropologist to identify the skull.
Christian teacher lands $360K settlement after refusing school district's gender policy
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (CITC) — A California school district settled a $360,000 lawsuit Monday after it fired a teacher following her refusal to follow district policy, which included using a student’s preferred pronouns, according to the law firm Advocates for Faith and Freedom.
In 2023, Jessica Tapia filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD), arguing she was dismissed by the school in 2022 over her Christian faith.
21-year-old man died of multiple gunshot wounds in deadly Moxham shooting, officials say
JOHNSTOWN – Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said that 21-year-old Kareem Lee Brandon died of multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday night in the Moxham section of Johnstown.
Lees ruled the death a homicide during a Thursday afternoon news conference, the first of 2017 in Johnstown.
Authorities said they have no motive or suspects, although acting Johnstown police Capt. Jeff Janciga said two people were interviewed after the shooting.
The shooting took place around 9:30 p.
'Your store is getting bombed today!' Woman threatened Blair Co. DG while in court, police say
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities say two Tyrone women are behind bars following a bomb scare against a Blair County Dollar General on Tuesday.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the store, located along East Pleasant Valley Blvd., after a woman reportedly called and told an employee "your store is getting bombed today."
Police say, upon further investigation, officers were able to identify the caller as 57-year-old Jean Ann Shaffer.
Local Business Hall of Fame inductees announced
Local leaders announced Wednesday who will be inducted into the Greater Johnstown Cambria County Business Hall of Fame.
Laureates include Robert Bantley, Joe Fortunato, James Hargreaves and the Kimball family.
An induction ceremony is planned for April 19.
Organizers said the goal is to honor local business leaders who've made "significant contributions" to the local economy and have improved the community.
Todd Cover, 2024 Business Hall of Fame Chairman, said, “A lot of these people professionally have been recognized, but their give back to the community makes all the difference in the world.
Coroner identifies body found in Johnstown garage as man who'd been missing for a year
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE |
Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees Monday identified the body as 28-year-old Lucas Cornelius.
Lees says Cornelius' cause of death is pending a toxicology report but foul play is not suspected.
He said Cornelius lived about three blocks away and had been missing since last year.
Lees estimates Cornelius had been dead about a year.
ORIGINAL |
The Cambria County coroner said his office is investigating after a homeowner found a body inside an abandoned garage.
Uvalde Day of Remembrance to honor the 21 lives lost in school shooting
UVALDE, Texas - Two years have passed since the devastating mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, yet the wounds inflicted on the community remain raw as they come together to honor the memory of the lives lost and the resilience displayed in the face of tragedy.
Twenty-one people, including 19 fourth-grade students, were murdered on May 24, 2022, in the deadliest school shooting in Texas history, and what the U.S. Justice Department described as a "
Department of Labor & Industry warns of new unemployment benefits scam
HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — Officials from the Department of Labor and Industry are warning of scammers who are interfering with unemployment compensation.
Darlene Ashcom, of Johnstown, received two checks in the mail this week, both read "PA Treasury" on the front of the envelopes.
She thought it was her property tax rebate check but instead, it was something else.
"So I start reading it and I’m like, I didn't apply for unemployment.
Need a ride? Shuttle service coming to Bedford
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Bedford County will soon be accessible to more people. One man is launching a shuttle service that will run an hour loop throughout the county.
Two years ago, when Pal Paranamana moved the Bedford he noticed one thing was missing, public transportation. That inspired Pal to create the Bedford Shuttle, which he says will cost $5 for people to ride. The plan is to have the shuttle take off from Bedford Springs and run a loop around the county.
Blair Co. lumberyard building destroyed by blaze; residents asked to conserve water
UPDATE |CLAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) – — Fire crews from multiple area counties are continuing to battle a massive blaze at a Blair County lumberyard.
Officials say the fire initially broke out around 10:30 p.m. Monday at the US Lumber facility, located along Ward Drive, in Claysburg.
Blair County emergency officials say a state police fire marshal has since been called to the scene.
Fire officials say the initial blaze prompted a 4-alarm response with flames and heavy smoke "