Laurel Highlands named Top 10 fall foliage destination for 3rd consecutive year

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  166 words  |  Christie Applegate

The Laurel Highlands has once again been named as a top destination for fall foliage enthusiasts. The region placed seventh in the "USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the Best Destination for Fall Foliage" contest. “GO Laurel Highlands is extremely honored to once again be recognized as an extraordinary fall destination,” said Ann Nemanic, executive director of GO Laurel Highlands. “For this to happen three years in a row helps to solidify what we already know, and love – an unforgettable getaway awaits anyone traveling to our corner of Pennsylvania. [Read More]

Communities prep for April 8th solar eclipse

 Posted on May 3, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  306 words  |  Brenda Moya

WJAC — Local leaders say the impacts of the solar eclipse April 8th, reach both nationally and locally, including in schools. “We felt mostly a safety issue, to allow students, staff, and bus drivers to get off the road, during the solar eclipse.” says Bald Eagle Area School District superintendent, Curt Whitesel. Select school faculty at the Altoona Area School District say they are surprised that other districts are dismissing early; considering the fact that the eclipse will happen after most schools in our area let out. [Read More]

GJSD renews contract for superintendent Amy Arcurio

 Posted on May 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  102 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Greater Johnstown School Board has agreed to renew the contract of district Superintendent Dr. Amy Arcurio. The decision to grant a contract extension was made at a special school board meeting Tuesday evening and comes after the teacher's union gave a vote of "no confidence" to Arcurio in April. The union argued that Arcurio was not doing enough to combat the rise in violence and behavioral issues within the district. [Read More]

Greater Johnstown School District considers closing middle school

 Posted on May 3, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  364 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- The Greater Johnstown Middle School could be closing in the near future. No decision has been made yet, but last week the school board approved a motion to have a hearing regarding a possible closure. The acting superintendent stresses that no decision has been made, but he says now is the time to ask whether it's in the best interest of the community to keep the middle school open, or look at another redesign to save taxpayers additional costs. [Read More]

Local Outback Steakhouse closes its doors

 Posted on May 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Delta Gatti

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Officials remind fans of Beaver Stadium's recycling policy ahead of Penn State home opener

 Posted on May 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  180 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

University Park, PA (WJAC) — This Saturday is the Penn State football team's home opener at Beaver Stadium. For fans returning to the stadium, they are already being urged to recycle. When you have a hundred-thousand or so people on hand, there's a lot of recyclables, especially for the beverages. “We were looking at 5 to 10 tons of recyclables per game. That is just the parking lots. There's more inside the bowl of the stadium. [Read More]

Springer retires from EMA post after 22 years

 Posted on May 3, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  274 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN - Ron Springer, the executive director of the Cambria County Department of Emergency Services, retired Friday. Cambria County solicitor William Barbin confirmed the retirement late Friday afternoon but when asked to elaborate, would say nothing more. Cambria County President Commissioner Tom Chernisky also confirmed Springer’s retirement and added, “We thank him for his service to the county and we wish him well.” Cambria County Commissioner Mark Wissinger said Springer has been with the county for more than 20 years, but had nothing further to add, saying, “It’s a personnel matter. [Read More]

'I'm always unsatisfied:' Bishop McCort's Jax Forrest defeats top ranked D1 wrestler

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  375 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — A local high school wrestler took a step up in competition this past weekend and it paid off. While Sunday was not the first time Jax Forrest wrestled in a college open and did well, it was different. With the stakes higher than ever and the highest ranked D1 wrestler across from him, Forrest brought his best. On Sunday afternoon, Jax Forrest did what would sound like an irrational goal for most, but for him, it meets his expectations. [Read More]

'Kill them all!' Blair Co. woman accused of hiring man to kill wife, her family by burning down hous

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  304 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — State police say a Duncansville woman is behind bars in Bedford County after she allegedly hired a man in an attempt to kill her wife and her wife's family. Investigators say they reportedly uncovered messages between 43-year-old Heather Dibert and Zachery Sellers, of Lewistown, in which Dibert allegedly offered money and drugs to Sellers in exchange for him burning down a home in Napier Township where her wife was staying with family members. [Read More]

Kunzler & Company gives away free hot dogs

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  62 words  |  Brenda Moya

TYRONE - Kunzler & Company is hosting a Kunzler National Hot Dog Day at the City Hotel Park in Tyrone on Thursday.

Kunzler is giving away a lunch that will include a hot dog, chips and water.

You can get your free hot dog from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

So head on over during your lunch break and grab your free lunch.

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