'We want closure!' Family of slain Temple police officer demand death penalty in case

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  273 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — Those who loved the late Christopher Fitzgerald came face to face with his accused killer inside a Philadelphia courtroom this week. Miles Pfeffer waived his preliminary hearing on charges of first-degree murder and robbery in the February 2023 fatal shooting of the Temple University police officer. "No empathy. Just an evil human being. Just an evil individual that has no regard for life,” Officer Fitzgerald’s wife said. [Read More]

Art in the Orchard Back at Way Fruit Farm Despite the Returns of Artsfest

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  373 words  |  Christie Applegate

PORT MATILDA/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — Last year, artists didn’t have a place to be with Artsfest and other local festivals cancelled because of the pandemic. That was until Way Fruit Farm debuted their Art in the Orchard festival...and even with those festivals returning, it’s back yet again. Even though those other festivals are back, the folks at Way Fruit Farm think this year will be bigger and better than the last. [Read More]

Former Steelers LB Robert Spillane signs 2-year deal with Raiders

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  51 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

According to multiple reports, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The deal is reportedly worth $9 million, with $4 million guaranteed.

Spillane spent the past four seasons in Pittsburgh, playing in 50 total games and recording 191 total tackles.

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San Francisco removes flag used by Jan. 6 rioters from city hall

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  452 words  |  Brenda Moya

SAN FRANCISCO (TND) — San Francisco officials on Saturday took down a flag from its city hall flown by some protesters during the Jan. 6, 2021 riots. The city replaced the flag, which featured a pine tree with the motto “An Appeal to Heaven,” with an American flag. Jeff Cretan, a spokesperson for the San Francisco mayor's office, told The National Desk (TND) the decision stemmed from the "An Appeal to Heaven" [Read More]

Some health care professionals concerned with PA licensing system

 Posted on June 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  238 words  |  Christie Applegate

Some health care professionals are voicing concern over Pennsylvania's new multimillion-dollar licensing system, saying it's inefficient and it's creating barriers when it comes to hiring licensed professionals like nurses. The state uses the system to issue licenses for 255 professions across the state including everything from barbers to nurses. The system was rolled out in 2016 to help streamline the licensing process. A spokesperson for the Department of State said the system helps make the online application for licenses more user friendly, eliminates the use of paper records, and helps maintain privacy and security. [Read More]

Community Arts Center of Cambria County puts on outdoor play

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  382 words  |  Brenda Moya

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The show must go on at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. Despite most activities being done 6-feet apart and with a mask the community arts center will be putting on a play, but with a twist to keep everyone safe. Actors will perform The Prisoner of Second Avenue written by Neil Simon outside of the community arts center to allow for social distancing. [Read More]

Gary Sinderson

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  147 words  |  Brenda Moya

Centre County Reporter Gary Sinderson is the manager of the Central Pennsylvania Bureau in State College. He has been with 6 News since 1983, when he began as a reporter/photo-journalist. In 1987, he began anchoring our Centre County Report on TCI Cable in Centre County, and became manager of the Bureau in 1993. He continues to produce and anchor in State College, as well as for newscasts in Johnstown. [Read More]

Immigration day educates students about their history

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  170 words  |  Brenda Moya

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Sixth-grade students at Logan Elementary in Altoona hosted their annual immigration day event for their families. The students looked into their own history and were asked to find out where their ancestors came from. Students also researched why their families came to America and what their ancestors did when they got here. Each student made a display showing his or her family history and cooked ethnic foods to share. [Read More]

Johnstown Saltsburg Trojans | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  119 words  |  Brenda Moya

Friday, 8/26/2016 at 7:00pm United (Armagh, PA) Location: Saltsburg High School Friday, 9/2/2016 at 7:00pm @ Ligonier Valley (Ligonier, PA) Location: Ligonier Valley High School Friday 9/9/2016 at 7:00pm Homer-Center (Homer City, PA) Location: Saltsburg High School Friday 9/16/2016 at 7:00pm @ Blairsville (Blairsville, PA) Location: Blairsville High School Friday, 9/23/2016 at 7:00pm Purchase Line (Commodore, PA) Location: Saltsburg High School Friday, 9/30/2016 at 7:00pm @ Marion Center (Marion Center, PA) [Read More]

Mixed reactions and high emotions as 'Oppenheimer' finally premieres in Japan

 Posted on June 17, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  664 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

TOKYO (AP) — “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was thesubject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers' reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional. Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was 3, said he has been fascinated by the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, often called “the father of the atomic bomb” for leading the Manhattan Project. [Read More]