Stories for January 2009
Stories for Wednesday, January 28
Child Molester Suspect Arrested
A Cambria County man accused of being a serial child molester is now in police custody.Police said Mark Kinkead of Johnstown either raped or molested at least three boys in the 1990s. More charges are expected but at this point investigators told WJAC that no new charges have been filed. ...
Man Remains In Critical Condition After Accident
One of the people in a car involved in a deadly accident Tuesday in the Johnstown area remains in critical condition.Richard Facci, 62, of Johnstown was on his way to work when the car he was driving in collided with an SUV. The driver of the car, Todd Block, was ...
Fire Destroys Cambria County Cabin
A fire broke out at a Cambria County cabin early Wednesday afternoon, destroying the building. The cabin in Croyle Township was used to store furniture. The owner started a fire in a furnace to heat the building but it got out of control. There were five cats in the cabin ...
Tire Shop Fire Investigation Continues
State police are continuing to investigate what caused a weekend fire at Carmen's Wholesale Tires in Cambria County and now they need your help. State police are asking anyone who may have taken any pictures or video of the fire to contact the Indiana station at 724-357-1960. The fire caused ...
Bedford High School Grad To Help Steelers On Super Bowl Field
A Bedford High School graduate will be on the Super Bowl field in Tampa this Sunday helping the Pittsburgh Steelers with their equipment needs.Andrew Ferguson, who is also a 2008 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is a paid intern with the Steelers' equipment staff.Ferguson's job involves setting up and ...
Girl Scout Cookies Hit By Economic Downturn
It's that time of the year again for the annual Girl Scouts cookie sale. However, the downturn in the economy this year is having a ripple effect.This year, the Dulce de Leche is the newest Girl Scout cookie. However, something else is new too: The boxes are smaller.According to local ...
Stories for Tuesday, January 27
Police Look Into Identity Theft Crime Spree
Johnstown police are investigating a case of identity theft. There are potentially dozens upon dozens of victims, and investigators said it all can be traced back to one local telemarketer.When you order something over the phone you often give your credit card number to someone at a call center. They ...
Deadly Fire At Historic Inn
A piece of Pennsylvania history goes up in smoke and takes a life with it.The Fort Loudon Inn in Franklin County has been around since the 1700's. Tuesday morning the majority of the building was destroyed by fire. One person has been confirmed dead and reports are that it may ...
A Gas Lease Company Donates Money To Heating Assitance Programs
The weather doesn't seem to be warming up, neither are the numbers on Wall Street. These conditions are making it hard for many families to heat their homes. Chief Oil and Gas donated a total of $10,000 to organizations that fund heating programs.Tableland Services in Somerset County and Catholic Charities ...
Some Closure For Freightcar Workers
Some closure for workers of the former Freightcar America plant in Johnstown.WJAC has learned that about 200 men who used to make the railroad cars are now receiving applications to get their pensions. The company was found guilty of trying to dodge the pension payments. The steel workers union says ...
Johnstown Teenager Sentenced
A Johnstown teenager was sentenced in court after he fired shots near a city playground. Jeremy Johnson was sentenced to one and a half to three years in jail. Last July, Johnson fired shots in the direction of the basketball court at the Village Street playground in the Moxham section ...
Counties On Board With Pennsylvania Nicotine Patch Giveaway
The state's Department of Health has announced it will offer free nicotine replacement therapy kits beginning Feb. 2.This is the first year the state has offered the program.Pennsylvanians are observing "Determined to Quit." It runs Jan 25-31.The kit contains a four-week supply of nicotine patches. Once an individual qualifies for ...
Fans Curb Appetites With Steelers Treats
Steelers mania continues to build as the kickoff to Super Bowl XVIII draws nearer, and many people are filling their appetites with Steelers cakes and cookies.At bakeries like Custom Cakes and Cookies in Johnstown -- where fans can get a Willie Parker cookie -- workers were baking and icing around ...
Longtime Blair County Sheriff To Retire
After 20 years in office, Blair County Sheriff Larry Field said he's ready to retire.Field, 71, is the county's longest-serving sheriff.He made the announcement during Tuesday morning's county commissioners' meeting."I just feel it's time it's time to hang it up and let someone else… take over," Field said.Field said he ...
One Dead, Three Injured In Cambria County Crash
One person died and three others, including a baby, were injured in a crash near Johnstown early Tuesday.The crash happed just after 6:30 a.m. on Route 56. West Hills police said a black Chevy Tahoe struck a Subaru. The driver of the Subaru was killed and a passenger was transported ...
Stories for Monday, January 26
Investigation Into Violent Video Continues
The investigation into a violent video continues at one Clearfield County school district.The video, "The Insaniac," was filmed by the school's police officer last summer.Troy Fritz worked at the school and is also an amateur wrestler.The video included what appears to be a school shooting and vulgarity.Parents found clips of ...
WJAC Investigates Kuchera's Dealings In Washington
In the months before from the federal raid on their property, the Kucheras went on a Washington spending spree. WJAC-TV has learned they spent $210,000 in the past three years in lobbying expenses, nearly twice as much as the five years prior. All of the money spent on just one ...
Duncansville Envelope Making Machine Distributer Shut Down For Two Weeks
F.L. Smithe to shut down manufacturing for two-week period.President Bill Hornung released this statement to WJACTV.com over the phone, "Due to the general economic climate, F.L. Smithe has decided to conduct a 2 week shut down of manufacturing... However during this time we will continue to meet out customers' needs."The ...
Two Blair County Candy Manufactures Not Affected By Peanut Butter Recall
Two candy manufacturers, Gardners and McIntyre Candies, said their products are not affected by the current voluntary peanut butter recall."In no way is it connected to our operations. It's a different company, it's even in a different state," Sam Phillips, president of Gardners Candies said. "There's no connection what-so-ever and ...
Richland Township Firefighter Alive After Fall While Fighting Blaze
A Richland Township firefighter is thankful to be alive after falling several feet while battling an intense blaze on Bedford Street in Stonycreek Township, Sunday.Ethan Kabler may have fallen more than 10 feet from the roof of Carmen's Wholesale Tires but he was already back at work Monday.Kabler was at ...
© 2013 Sinclair Broadcast Group. By using this website,
you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices
.
You're Almost Done!
Select a display name and password
{* #socialRegistrationForm *} {* socialRegistration_displayName *} {* socialRegistration_emailAddress *} {* traditionalRegistration_password *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordConfirm *}Tell us about yourself
{* registration_firstName *} {* registration_lastName *} {* registration_postalZip *} {* registration_birthday *} {* registration_gender *} {* agreeToTerms *}