Stories for November 2008
Stories for Thursday, November 20
Residents Learn Of Fire Department's Financial Woes
There were a lot of questions Thursday night for Central City firefighters as they tried to explain their financial hardships to the community. Residents may be at risk of losing their fire protection.However, fire protection is just part of the problem. If the Central City Fire Department in Somerset County ...
Poaching On The Rise Across The Alleghenies
Pennsylvania game officials told WJAC-TV News that poaching is beginning to be a big problem across the Alleghenies.Officials said not only is it illegal, they are stealing prize trophies from hunters who play by the rules.Last year, WJAC-TV News cameras went on patrol with game officials as they tried to ...
Elderly Man Hit And Killed By Oil Truck
An elderly man in a motorized scooter was hit and killed by an oil truck Thursday morning in Tyrone, Blair County.According to Blair County Coroner Patty Ross, 86-year-old Paul Frye was pronounced dead at Altoona Regional Hospital after a Martin's Oil truck hit him.WJAC cameras were the only ones on ...
Hunters Help Make Thanksgiving Plentiful For Dozens Of Families
With just one week until Thanksgiving, a local group is trying to make sure all families celebrate with dinner on their tables.The Allegheny National Wild Turkey Federation in Johnstown raises money every year so they can buy turkeys for local food banks. But this year, with families in need more ...
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Visit Our Holiday Section: Find a gift, comparison shop and more! GIFT GUIDE How Much Should I Spend On Gifts? Gift Finder: Find The Perfect Gift! TRAVEL Latest Road Conditions Airport Delays TSA Holiday Travel Tips WEATHER Visit Our Weather Section Stay with WJACTV.com and WJACTV.com for complete coverage of ...
Federal Judge Approves Freightcar America Pensions
A federal judge has approved an agreement that will guarantee pensions for workers who lost their jobs and benefits when the railcar plant shut down in 2007.U.S. District Judge Kim Gibson released his written decision on the case Wednesday. Details of the ruling were not immediately available, but the settlement ...
Early Snowfall Creates Rush For Winter Tires
Business at local tire stores was booming Thursday as a result of early winter weather.Tire shop owners said they have seen a substantial increase in customers bracing themselves for winter weather.With winter driving season already under way, many drivers rushed to stores to make sure they have their snow tires ...
Try It Thursday: Furbuster
Does your dog leave hair all over your house and you? In this week's Try It Thursday, we put the Furbuster to the test, to see if it can help reduce your dog's shedding."I vacuum everyday and I always have one of those rollie things in my purse. I never ...
Stories for Wednesday, November 19
Is Your Lack Of Sleep Hurting Your Health?
Nothing kills our ability to get things done than a bad night of sleep. And recent research shows that too little sleep can lead to serious medical problems."Recent studies have found that people who sleep five hours a night or less are more likely to develop heart trouble, high blood ...
Brookville Agrees To Let Church House Homeless
Brookville borough has agreed to allow one local church house homeless people.Eight people will be allowed to live in the church along with two staff members.The borough ordered the homeless people out of the church in August.Officials said the church was violating a zoning code against boarding houses.Earlier this fall, ...
Truck Damages Two Portage Businesses
It was a close call Wednesday for a woman and her small child. They were running errands in Portage. According to police, moments after getting out of their car and going into a store, a truck hit their car and then the building they were in.Portage Borough Police said the ...
Car Dealership Offers Reward To Find Vandals
A Cambria County car dealership was hit by vandals over the weekend. Now its offering a reward for the public's help.Employees at Bud's Auto Sales in Beaverdale arrived at work on Saturday to find several of their cars scratched up and some spare tires missing.The vandalism is believed to have ...
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Judge Visiting Amish Farm Checking For Violations
It appears to be another round in the legal battle between sewage enforcement officers from Cambria County and the farms of local Amish families.Wednesday, a county judge is scheduled to visit the farms to make sure the homes are complying with local sewer regulations. The families currently use outhouses and ...
Mining Accident In Somerset County
A mine worker from PBS Coal Company was injured Wednesday morning.The accident happened in one of the deep mines owned by PBS Coals. The accident occurred at the mine located along Sandrock Road near Shanksville.The miner was flown by helicopter to Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. According to 911 dispatchers, ...
Johnstown Police Search For Gunman
Johnstown police are still searching for the person or people who fired shots in the Moxham section of the city early Tuesday.Police said a gunman fired at least eight rounds into a home on Grove Avenue around 2 p.m.Police said the gunman used either a .45-caliber or pellet gun. Some ...
An Arrest Is Made In Case of Slain FBI Agent
An arrest has been made in the death of an FBI agent with local ties, who was shot and killed near Pittsburgh Wednesday.Special Agent Samuel Hicks, 33, was serving a warrant at a home in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, when he was shot.Police have arrested the wife of an accused ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 18
Success By 6: Asthma Basketball Camp Encourages Children To Get In The Game
A unique, one-day basketball camp in Cambria County encourages children with asthma to become more active by teaching them how to better manage the disease. The Asthma Basketball Camp at Saint Francis University, which recently marked its second year, matches participants with members of the university's men's and women's basketball ...
College Student Wins Big In Lottery
What would you do with a million dollars? A local college student has more money that he ever imagined after winning big on a scratch off lottery ticket.A 20-year-old Pitt Johnstown Junior won a million dollars after buying the ticket at the Sheetz Store in Westmont. The man, who wishes ...
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