PSP warns parents of recent increase in 'drug-infused' candy

 Posted on May 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  155 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

With just one week to go until Halloween, and plenty of trick-or-treat events already underway, Pennsylvania State Police is reminding parents to remain vigilant and to always double check their children's candy. Troopers say there has been a recent uptick in "drug-infused" candy that has been seized by authorities, specifically in the Troop H area of the state, which encompasses the region of Perry, Franklin and Cumberland counties. Authorities say the " [Read More]

State College police attempting to identify individual who damaged Pugh St. parking garage

 Posted on May 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  48 words  |  Christie Applegate

CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — State College police are asking for public assistance in identifying the pictured individual.

Police say the individual damaged the Pugh Street Parking Garage on Thursday, around 9:30 p.m.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the department at 814-234-7150.

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Free COVID-19 shots available at Bedford County fair

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  359 words  |  Delta Gatti

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A family fun tradition continues this year in Bedford County after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19, the Bedford County Fair. Monday July 26th admission is $5 for Family Day and free for any Military Personnel or Veterans with a proper ID. The fun kicks off at the Bedford County Fairgrounds at 9 am and goes until 11 pm with a lot to checkout from rides to 4-H members showcasing their animals, a petting zoo, chainsaw artists and more. [Read More]

Friday Football Final Scores and Highlights 08/26/22

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  259 words  |  Delta Gatti

Local high school football scores from Week 1 of the 2022 season. Forest Hills 23 at Richland 26 ----- (game concluded Saturday due to weather) Penn Cambria 42 at Johnstown 6 ----- (game concluded Saturday due to weather) Central Cambria 19 at Westmont 21 Chestnut Ridge 30 at Somerset 7 ------ game called at halftime due to lengthy weather delay Conemaugh Township 49 at North Star 14----- (game concluded Saturday due to weather) [Read More]

Pitt QB Kedon Slovis enters transfer portal; former BC QB transfers to Pitt

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  145 words  |  Delta Gatti

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to multiple reports, now former University of Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday and will not be returning to the Panthers next season. Slovis spent three seasons with USC prior to transferring to Pitt this past February. He threw for nearly 2,400 yards, 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season as the Panthers finished with a record of 8-4 and a trip to the Sun Bowl. [Read More]

Richland Township Bed Bath and Beyond appears to be closing

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  119 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A Bed Bath and Beyond in Cambria County looks to be closing its doors. Signs have been posted in the Richland Township store's windows, advertising that there is a storewide clearance event. The signs also say the store's lease is expiring at that specific location only. In April, the New Jersey-based company said it would close 40 stores. In an earnings call Wednesday, the national retailer said it will be shuttering an additional 20 stores by the end of the fiscal year, bringing the total to 60. [Read More]

Somerset Co. woman dies after tractor malfunction at Union County West End Fair

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  155 words  |  Brenda Moya

A Somerset County woman is dead after a malfunction with a tractor during the Union County West End Fair in Laurelton Friday evening, state police say. According to a press release, the 33-year-old woman was a spectator at the tractor-pull event at around 8:30 p.m. when the vehicle being driven malfunctioned. Union County Coroner Dominick T. Adamo identified the woman as Brandy Horner. State police said an exhaust wheel within a turbo housing of the tractor became dislodged and was ejected from its manifold. [Read More]

2 parents smoked meth in front of children on 14 occasions

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  359 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

ALTOONA, Pa. - Two Altoona parents are facing dozens of child endangerment charges stemming from an ongoing child pornography investigation being conducted by Altoona police. Angela Meadows, 35, is facing 62 counts of endangering the welfare of children, and Joshua Dickson, 32, is facing 59 counts of endangering the welfare of children. According to a complaint, Meadows contacted police about an ongoing children pornography investigation stemming from the arrest of Stephen Apostulo. [Read More]