Folks bring their dogs to Bedford Co. Humane Society fundraiser
Posted on May 25, 2024
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| Barrett Giampaolo
SCHELLSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — The Bedford County Humane Society held its annual "PupArt" event Sunday afternoon. The Humane Society encouraged folks to bring their pets to the fundraiser and check out some local artisans.
6 News certainly didn't have a ruff time catching up with some pets at the event.
"Oh my gosh. The dog turnout, I'm amazed," ecstatic BCHS volunteer Sue Roadman told 6 News. "And seems to be pretty, pretty, uh, civil for as many dogs in one place.
[Read More]Judge dismisses charges against Westmont grad accused of killing IUP frat brother
Posted on May 25, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
INDIANA - A Westmont Hilltop graduate accused of homicide in the death of his fraternity brother at IUP had all charges dismissed.
According to a court order, charges of criminal homicide and aggravated assault were dismissed against 19-year-old Brady Distefano.
Distefano's attorney, Tom Dickey, argued that there was insufficient evidence to have the charges go to trial and a judge agreed.
Distefano was initially charged in February after police said that he and Caleb Zweig, 20, got into a fight.
[Read More]Punxsutawney teachers organize food drive to support local businesses
Posted on May 25, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa (WJAC) — The Punxsutawney Area Education Association has partnered with local restaurants to provide 600 meals to area families on Saturday.
“Right now it feels like the whole world is flipped upside down and as teachers, we are natural problem solvers so we have to try to do something to help our students and their families,” said Jodi Bartlebaugh, a third grade teacher and a parent in the district.
[Read More]Taxi driver robbed at gunpoint in Johnstown; robbers still at large
Posted on May 25, 2024
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| Barrett Giampaolo
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown police are searching for two men after a taxi driver said he was robbed at gunpoint.
According to police, the robbery happened on Corrine Avenue just before 1 a.m. Monday after two men called for a cab.
According to a police report, the driver said when he arrived at the destination, one of the men got into the front seat and pulled a gun on him.
[Read More]Volleyball tournament to raise money for local high school volleyball teams
Posted on May 25, 2024
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The 2nd annual Appalachian Winter Classic volleyball tournament began Saturday looking to raise money for two local high school programs according to the organizers.
Owner of Appalachian All-Star Volleyball Joseph Camut said proceeds this year are going toward supporting the Forest Hills boys volleyball and Portage girls volleyball teams.
"Volleyball is not really a big, popular sport in the area. A lot of schools are focused on football, baseball, a lot of budgets go to that.
[Read More]'Keeping children fed:' Officials discuss challenges, goals of summer meal programs
Posted on May 24, 2024
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| Barrett Giampaolo
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — "Keeping children fed." That’s the goal of many agencies in our region that provide meals and food to families in need.
Volunteers at the Centre County YMCA's anti-hunger program say it’s an ongoing challenge.
“Today is the last day we are sending out to schools. We have been sending out food that past two days, and we are at 13 hundred backpacks.”
The backpack program provides meals for kids in need on weekends.
[Read More]Auto shop owner who paid worker in 91,500 oily pennies ordered to pay nearly $40K more
Posted on May 24, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
ATLANTA (AP) — The owner of an auto repair shop who paid a former employee with 91,500 oily pennies has been ordered by a judge to pay nearly 4 million more cents.
A federal judge ruled that Miles Walker, who owns A OK Walker Autoworks in Peachtree City, Georgia, owes $39,934 to nine workers for unpaid overtime and damages.
Attorneys for Walker agreed to the payments to settle a civil lawsuit brought by the U.
[Read More]Blair County officials prohibit feeding ducks at area park
Posted on May 24, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
TYRONE, Pa.-- A Blair County borough is taking after action ducks are taking over a local park that could potentially be dangers to people's health.Tyrone Borough Council members voted Monday to prohibit feeding the ducks at Reservoir Park. There are nearly two hundred ducks that call the park home and use it as their bathroom, which poses some health hazards to humans.
"It's really bad up there and it's creating a public health hazard,"
[Read More]Responders rescue 2 babies from 3rd floor in Hazleton fire
Posted on May 24, 2024
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| Barrett Giampaolo
HAZLETON, Pa. (AP) — Police officers and firefighters responding to a fire in downtown Hazleton rescued two babies from a third-floor window, carrying them down a ladder to safety.
The Standard-Speaker of Hazleton says the blaze started late Friday morning at Prestigio Restaurant.
The paper says one man lowered himself from a second-story window as smoke billowed from a kitchen vent.
Another man was wearing only a towel when he escaped.
[Read More]Windber man who pled guilty to killing wife, burying her under home sentenced
Posted on May 24, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — A Windber man who pled guilty to killing his wife and burying her under their home was sentenced Thursday, according to the Somerset County District Attorney's office.
Officials say James Kline, 50, was sentenced to serve 6-to-40 years in prison in the death of his wife, Cora Kline, in the spring of 2019.
Kline pled guilty in January to third degree murder and abuse of a corpse.
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