Stories for May 2009
Stories for Tuesday, May 26
Local Organization Wants Johnstown To Become A Vacation Hotspot
The official start of summer is just around the corner. However, with the poor state of the economy many families may stay close to home to save money. A local organization wants families to make Johnstown their destination.The Johnstown Area Heritage Association wants to make Johnstown a vacation hot spot.JAHA ...
First Energy Managers Respond To Calls While Union Workers Strike
Despite the rain, members of the IBEW Local 459 continue there strike against Penelec. First Energy said it will still be able to respond to calls even with the workers absence. That promise was put to the test when an electrical wire fell in the middle of a Johnstown street.Just ...
Making A Difference: Third-Grader Calls For Changes In School Cafeteria
As part of our "Making a Difference" series, WJAC learned about a Somerset County third-grader who is doing his part to help the environment one lunch period at a time.Every day lunch ladies fill Styrofoam plates and bowls at Conemaugh Township Intermediate School for the kids in line. They also ...
Catholic Diocese Plans For Ordination Despite Low Numbers
The number of new priests continues to dwindle. The Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese is planning to ordain only two new priests this weekend. Diocese officials admit they are concerned.This Saturday, seven priests will be honored for 50 years of service to the diocese. There are three celebrating 25 years of service. ...
More Snags In Plans For Flight 93 Memorial
The National Park Service still does not officially own the land it needs for the Flight 93 National Memorial and a deadline is looming.The Department of Justice needs to file paperwork in the next three business days so construction can begin for the Flight 93 Memorial.In order for the September ...
Best Buy Could Be On Way To Richland Township
In March, a Cambria County shopping center lost one of its anchor stores, but a new tenant could be moving in soon.The manager of the Richland Towne Center thinks there's a good chance Best Buy will be moving into the empty store where Circuit City use to be.It's not a ...
Blair County's Growing Greener Funds Cut
Borough and township leaders in Blair County will have to find alternative ways to fund smaller projects.State officials said they've run out of money for the Growing Greener program.The commissioners learned Tuesday that they will not be receiving $300,000 for four municipality programs they'd recommended at the beginning of May.One ...
Local Officer Being Honored
A Centre County police officer is receiving national recognition.Officer Tim Stinger of the Ferguson Township Police is the NRA's 'Law Enforcement Officer of the Year."Stringer was cited for his role in stopping a gunman last July who first rammed Stringer's patrol car, then opened fire on him with a shotgun.The ...
Group's Cleanup Efforts Being Recognized
Efforts to clean up abandoned mine drainage are being recognized in Somerset County. The Stoneycreek-Conemaugh River Improvement Project is receiving an environmental award.For the last 20 years, the organization has worked to clean up polluted watersheds.
Blair County Creates Drug Court For Juveniles
A new effort to focus on curbing juvenile drug crimes is under way in Blair County.Three juvenile cases were scheduled to go before a judge Tuesday afternoon in Juvenile Drug Court. The court focuses on 10 to 18 year olds.While the court is something the county has been looking to ...
Conemaugh Township Cracking Down On Deplorable Properties
A local township is taking measures to crack down on litterbugs after becoming inundated with complaints.Some of the eyesores people have complained about in Conemaugh Township are dilapidated houses, overgrown yards and plain-old junk."There's no reason for somebody to have to deal with a property next door that's in (terrible) ...
Stories for Monday, May 25
Fire Company Hosts Annual Jubilee
Some people consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of summer. Another sign that summer is on its way is the start of local fire departments' jubilees.The Southmont Fire Company jubilee started on Memorial Day.The jubilee is one of the department's biggest fundraisers, but they kept prices low because ...
Johnstown Native Graduates From Naval Academy
This Memorial Day weekend was unforgettable for one Johnstown resident. He graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and met President Barack Obama.Michael Matus said the Naval Academy was a challenging experience but it all paid off on graduation day. Matus shook hands with the commander-in chief, Obama.Its an ...
Organizer Wants To Send Troops 'Messages From Home'
Danielle Weeden said she wants to make sure her husband and the 56th Stryker Brigade hear from home."Basically I want to give them a story about what's going on at home," Weeden said. "Kinda give them a glimpse of home."With the help of her employer, Best Buy, Weeden was able ...
Organizers Say Memorial Day Crowds Are Shrinking
The Memorial Day parade snaked through downtown Altoona Monday morning.It was a picture perfect morning, and performers came out full of energy.But members in the crowd said the turnout is shrinking.Charlie Ofiesh, chief marshal of the parade, served in both World War II and the Korean War."I just wish more ...
Suspected Illegal Immigrant Apprehended In Blair County
A suspected illegal immigrant was arrested at a sobriety checkpoint in Blair County over the weekend.Roberto Vazquez-Aguilar, 20, of Mexico was spotted driving the wrong way on Route 36 on Saturday in an Altoona woman's stolen car.
New Parish In Cambria County Gets Pastor
Later this summer, the Cambria City churches will close and merge into one parish.Bishop Joseph Adamec has chosen the Rev. Alan Thomas to serve as pastor.That will take effect on July 22.Many people in Cambria City were angered by the closing of their churches, but officials from the diocese reported ...
Sandyvale Cemetery Announces Plans For Botanical Garden
A Cambria County community is making sure that it doesn't just honor local soldiers on Memorial Day, but all year long.Veterans dating back to the Civil War are buried at the Sandyvale Cemetery, in Johnstown's Hornerstown neighborhood.On Monday morning, the cemetery's board of directors announced plans to make it into ...
Memorial Day Celebrations Under Way Across The Alleghenies
Memorial Day celebrations are under way across the Alleghenies, honoring fallen soldiers from across our region.In Altoona, people from around the region brought their lawn chairs and American flags downtown for the celebration.The parade snaked through downtown and finished by the Heritage Plaza. There, folks gathered together for a small ...
Stories for Sunday, May 24
Altoona Summer In The City Lineup Announced
Summer in the City - Jazz Concert Series 2009 Heritage Plaza in Altoona, PennsylvaniaJune 5 South Saturn Delta June 19 Euphoria July 10 Randy Jackson Quartet July 24 Tommy Warellam and the Intrigues August 7 Jazz in Your Face August 21 Blue No. 9 Sept. 5-7 Labor Day Concerts Car ...
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