Local family shares their message of hope through rainbow baby photoshoot

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  341 words  |  Christie Applegate

JENNERSTOWN - There’s an old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, but a picture of a newborn by Sweet Serendipity Photography has surpassed that amount after being viewed by over 4 million people on Facebook. "I received messages from people in Canada and I know Jessica got one from someone in New Zealand,” said Ashley Lepley. At the center of the viral photo is Weston Lepley, Ashley Lepley's beautiful rainbow baby. [Read More]

One dead following fatal crash Saturday in Bedford County

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  161 words  |  Brenda Moya

According to a press release from state police, one person has died following a crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in East Saint Clair Township, Bedford County. Police say 24-year-old Thomas J. Osman and a passenger were driving east on Churchville Road at 2:17 PM when Osman failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with William Penn Road. As Osman drove straight through the intersection, police say another vehicle traveling south on William Penn Road crashed into Osman’s driver side front and rear doors. [Read More]

Surveillance video shows Ohio worker narrowly escaping gunman at Amazon facility

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  243 words  |  Christie Applegate

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Video shows the moments an Amazon-contracted security guard escapes after a trainee attempts to shoot him from behind. The man laterexchanged gunfire with police in Columbus. Surveillance video obtained through a public records request from West Jefferson police shows 22-year-old Ali Hamsa Yusuf pointing a gun at the victim, who told 911 that he had been training Yusuf for approximately two weeks. "He shot at me twice, but he missed," [Read More]

Bank of America Institute examines 5 'breakthrough AI technologies'

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  567 words  |  Christie Applegate

(TND) — The Bank of America Institute published a report on "five breakthrough AI technologies leading the way." These hold the potential to accelerate the artificial intelligence revolution, according to the researchers. This was the first in a series of seven categories the Bank of America Institute will examine in its new "Next Gen Tech" series. The report outlined five areas of AI: end-device AIenriched simulationsknowledge graphshyperdimensional computingartificial general intelligenceThe overall series is intended to shed light on technologies that will transform the world, according to the Bank of America Institute. [Read More]

Johnstown Salvation Army closing thrift store, still offering other services

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  225 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Salvation Army Family Thrift Store on Eisenhower Boulevard is closing after more than 20 years of serving the community, officials announced Friday. Officials say the store will be closing March 1, but they stress that help for financial hardship and other life issues will continue to be available through The Salvation Army Johnstown Worship and Service Center. The main purpose of the store was raising money to offer rehabilitation programs to people in need for free, but officials say current circumstances, like building maintenance costs and the COVID-19 pandemic, have made supporting the programs through the store impossible. [Read More]

McCormick and Casey begin 'strong challenge' of 2024 Pennsylvania Senate race

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  248 words  |  Christie Applegate

Blair County, PA — U.S. Senate candidates: Democrat Bob Casey and republican Dave McCormick, starting their campaigns on Wednesday. Speaking at the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum, McCormick says work needs to be done on issues, including the crisis at the southern border. He says it heavily influences our region. “These cartels are coming across the border and destroying our communities. Destroying communities like this. My hometown of Bloomsburg, I mean it’s unbelievable. [Read More]

Mistrial declared in fired Penn State football team doctor's lawsuit over 2019 ouster

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  382 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A mistrial was declared Monday during opening arguments of a trial in alawsuit by a fired Penn State football team doctor, who alleged he was ousted after complaining to school officials about pressure to clear players to return from injuries. Dauphin County Court Judge Andrew Dowling declared the mistrial after the defense attorney mentioned that Penn State's football coach, James Franklin, and Penn State Athletics had been dropped years ago from the lawsuit filed by Dr. [Read More]

Three dead and two injured in chain reaction crashes on I-80 in Centre County

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  341 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

UPDATE | CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Three people are dead in two chain reaction crashes on Interstate 80. That’s what state police say happened on I-80, early Tuesday morning in Centre County. The deadly, chain reaction crashes occurred just after midnight about a mile past the I-80 Milesburg Exit in the westbound lane. Police say a car was first disabled, on the roadway shoulder, after colliding with a tractor trailer. [Read More]

'Citizens are concerned:' what is being done to reduce violence in Johnstown?

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  449 words  |  Christie Applegate

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Following last week's shooting in Johnstown, the number of homicides in Cambria County has now reached double digits for this year alone. 6 News reached out to law enforcement officials and local community members to see what's being done to stop the violent trend. Cambria County District Attorney Greg Neugebauer says the first step is strengthening community relations. "I know lots of citizens are concerned. Particularly, when you look at people that have maybe lived in their home for 30 or 40 years, and their neighborhood has changed. [Read More]