New security measures at GJSD, including new 'alternative educational placement' building

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  382 words  |  Brenda Moya

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — With the new school year starting this week, districts across the country are implementing ways to keep their students safe and buildings secure. Greater Johnstown School District students will see three significant security changes this upcoming school year. The biggest change is the addition of a new school building along Park Avenue in the Moxham section of the city. Superintendent Dr. Amy Arcurio told 6 News that it will be an " [Read More]

Open house scheduled for historic hotel in Jefferson County

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  208 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PUNXSUTAWNEY - For the past several years, a hotel in Jefferson County has sat empty and for sale. Now, officials are hoping an open house at the historic Pantall Hotel will help find an investor to bring back business to the area. In 2013, the hotel closed for renovations but never reopened, taking away foot traffic from downtown Punxsutawney. "Since the Pantall closed about three years ago, we've seen a real decline in traffic coming in to town because it brought in a lot of people for the restaurants," [Read More]

Penn State prepares for return of controversial speaker whose previous visit was cancelled following

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  364 words  |  Brenda Moya

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Controversial right-wing speaker Alex Stein is returning to Penn State next week. He was scheduled to speak at the university last year, but the university says the event was canceled due to the “threat of escalating violence.” 6 News spoke with the group that is hosting the event about their plan for this year. Last year, Alex Stein was scheduled to speak alongside Gavin McInnes, who is the founder of the right-wing extremist group “The Proud Boys. [Read More]

Students transform classroom into escape room to raise money for school

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  389 words  |  Brenda Moya

LORETTO, Pa. (WJAC) — One private school in Cambria County is holding a unique fundraiser next month. Students are putting the skills they've learned in the classroom to the test, while also testing the problem-solving skills of their community. Eighth-grader Haley Gray picked up test tubes Wednesday night, not for a science experiment, but a fundraiser for St. Michael School in Loretto. Nine students are going through the process of creating, designing and implementing an escape room in their school. [Read More]

Sundaes with Santa at the Johnstown Area Heritage Association bring in the holiday season

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  332 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

The Johnstown Area Heritage Association hosted their 2nd annual Sundaes with Santa event on Sunday. Scores of kids along with their parents had the opportunity to enjoy some festive ice cream sundaes courtesy of Galliker’s along with a chat with Santa and some seasonal crafts inside of the heritage center. But most importantly the kids were able to see inside of the Johnstown Children’s Museum as a part of this unique experience. [Read More]

Gov. Wolf orders commonwealth flags to half-staff in honor of PA State Trooper

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  166 words  |  Brenda Moya

In honor of Trooper Monty Mitchell, Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag to half-staff on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Clearfield and Jefferson counties. Mitchell died earlier this week after suffering a medical episode while on duty, officials said. He was assigned to the Patrol Section of Troop C in DuBois. “The sudden passing of Trooper Mitchell is felt by not only his loved ones, but also his fellow members of the Pennsylvania State Police and the community he served,” said Governor Wolf. [Read More]

Johnstown Save-A-Lot closed for rodent infestation

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  108 words  |  Christie Applegate

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — The Save-A-Lot store located in the West End neighborhood of Johnstown is closed due to a rodent infestation. According to a report from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the grocery store, which is located along Sheridan Street, was closed Thursday after inspectors found multiple violations. Officials say the violations included the discovery of several rodent droppings throughout the store, as well as several bags of trail mix and chips that had been chewed through. [Read More]

Officer's vest likely saved his life in deadly shootout with Amazon suspect

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  379 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

MADISON COUNTY, Ohio (WSYX) — A man suspected of leaving the scene after firing multiple gunshots at an Amazon fulfillment center Sunday died following a confrontation with Columbus police a short time later. The Amazon shooting happened at the facility in the 6400 block of State Route 29 Northeast in West Jefferson at about 4:45 p.m. By the time officers from multiple agencies had arrived, the man, an employee at that facility, had left and was at large. [Read More]

Penn State announces date for 2024 Blue & White game

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  73 words  |  Brenda Moya

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State football has announced the date for its 2024 Blue & White game, the annual intra-squad scrimmage. University officials say next year's game will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Beaver Stadium and is expected to kickoff sometime in the early to mid-afternoon. Penn State says more details about the 2024 game will be released following the conclusion of the Nittany Lions' 2023 football season. [Read More]