Mural honors Blair County civil rights activist William Nesbit

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  311 words  |  Delta Gatti

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — With civil rights issues continuing nationwide, the story of a Blair County man from two centuries ago is a testament to the power of positive change through activism. On a wall at Altoona Pipe and Steel, a recently unveiled mural depicting the life of William Nesbit is on display. He was described as a leading civil rights activist. Nesbit's activism often included direct action. He moved to Altoona in 1855. [Read More]

Patton Township officer awarded, credited with saving woman's life after 2019 bar shooting

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  398 words  |  Christie Applegate

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — In a time when the role of law enforcement is being debated nationwide, 6 News has new details on how a Centre County police officer took extreme measures to save a life and help fellow officers during a mass shooting last year. Amidst a horrific event, the story of one law enforcement officer’s response, -- what he did within just a few moments -- still reverberates. [Read More]

Puff Super Value robbed at gunpoint

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  93 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA – The Puff Super Value tobacco store in the Juniata section of Altoona was robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning, police reported. Police said the description of the suspect in Saturday's incident is similar to that of a man seen in surveillance images from three other recent Blair County armed robberies. Officials said Wednesday those images show a suspect wearing what looks like similar clothing in each of the incidents. [Read More]

Texas zoo gets black jaguar to replace Bengal tiger euthanized in January

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  30 words  |  Christie Applegate

Texas zoo gets black jaguar to replace Bengal tiger euthanized in January

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Beccaria Township blaze leaves family without a home

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  82 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

COALPORT, Pa. (WJAC) — A blaze in Beccaria Township left a family without a home Thursday night. A fire started at a home on Main Street in Coalport on Thursday afternoon. Fire crews arrived to find the first floor of the single-family home engulfed. Officials say their fast response helped keep the fire contained to the first floor. Officials say they're still unsure as to the structural integrity of the building, and they say there were no injuries in the fire. [Read More]

Jersey Shore football players dies after collapsing at game last week

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  176 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JERSEY SHORE, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — A high school football player who collapsed during a football game on Sept. 8 has passed away. The Jersey Shore Area School District said in a Facebook post that Max Engle passed away yesterday. "Our family feels immensely blessed to have spent 17 beautiful years with Max. It is difficult not to feel cheated, but we are trying to focus on how fortunate we are to have had him in our lives. [Read More]

Man finds one of the $1,000 pennies in Detroit

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  107 words  |  Christie Applegate

DETROIT (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - "I was walking down the sidewalk and I seen something shining, I said 'let me go ahead and pick this up,’” said Terry Williams. Little did Terry Williams know that little penny was so lucky! This week Detroit-based Ally Bank launched a promotion and placed 100 pennies across the country that are worth a thousand dollars each. Terry said he had it in his pocket for a few days before he realized what he had. [Read More]

Millheim Pool reopens; celebrating 50th anniversary of operations

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  130 words  |  Brenda Moya

CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — The Millheim Pool, located at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park in Penns Valley, reopened this weekend after being closed last summer due to the pandemic. The pool is also celebrating its 50th anniversary of operations this year. Staff says the pool's reopening was delayed a few weeks due to equipment and supply issues. "It does bring a sense of normalcy to the community, to Millheim and Centre County. [Read More]

Program teaches local students about water safety

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

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Steelers re-sign kicker Chris Boswell to 5-year deal

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  246 words  |  Christie Applegate

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding onto one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history. The team re-signed veteran Chris Boswell to a five-year deal on Tuesday that carries a total value of just over $23 million. Boswell was entering the final season of a four-year extension he signed before the 2018 season. The signing gives Boswell some stability and the Steelers one of the most reliable kickers in the league. [Read More]