Stories for November 2009
Stories for Monday, November 30
Opfar Steps Down
Saint Francis University Director of Athletics Bob Krimmel announced on Monday afternoon that head football coach Dave Opfar has submitted his letter of resignation after eight seasons on the sidelines in Loretto. Opfar helped guide a Red Flash program that had lost 23 consecutive games when he took over at ...
Rock Hill Trolley Volunteers Take Stand Against Vandalism
An act of vandalism in Huntingdon County has a community in shock.Volunteers of the Rock Hill Trolley Museum found their nativity manger scene scattered along the tracks and six inflatable blowups slashed Thanksgiving morning.The Rock Hill Trolley Museum is in the middle of its eighth annual Polar Bear Express event.Volunteers ...
Pennsylvania May Protect Waterway
The state may step in to protect a Somerset County waterway.Earlier this year, a company wanted to use the Laurel Hill Creek to sell bottled water. That company was denied a permit.Now the DEP is looking into whether the creek should be named a Critical Waterway. That will allow officials ...
Police Say Teens Lead Them On Chase
A pair of teenagers led police on a chase through three counties, police said. Officials told WJAC it all started after the kids stole a car in the Johnstown area.WJAC's cameras were there as the chase came to an end when the kids wrecked the car on Route 22 just ...
Local Dealerships Announce Merger
WJAC-TV News has learned Thomas Honda of Windber, Somerset County and Team Chevrolet of Johnstown, Cambria County are merging their dealership operations to form a new dealership, Thomas Team Honda.This means the Thomas dealership will move from Windber to Team's Bedford Street location.The current dealership on Bedford Street in Johnstown ...
Candy Store Opens 9th Shop In Region
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, a candy store opened its ninth store in the region.Gardner's Candies opened its newest store in Altoona's Logan Towne Center."We're excited about Altoona. It's a great opportunity for us. It's a good store, a large store. We believe customers will be better ...
Police Seek People Who Vandalized Huntingdon County Museum
Police in Huntingdon County are searching for the people who vandalized a local museum on Thanksgiving Eve.Officials with the Rockhill Trolley Museum, a nonprofit organization, said vandals destroyed a nativity scene, snowman and other large inflatable Christmas decorations.The vandals also smashed electric blower motors, causing $1,000 in damage. Volunteers said ...
Deer Hunting Season Opens With Cold, Rainy Day
About 750,000 hunters were estimated to head out to the woods on Monday for the much-anticipated start of Pennsylvania's 12-day deer hunting season.Even though rain fell steadily across the Alleghenies, hunters were out before dawn with the hopes of bagging a buck.Game officials said hunters are expected to kill about ...
Centre County House Fire Causes Estimated $300,000 In Damage
A fire marshal has ruled a weekend fire in Centre County accidental.Flames broke out in the attic of a College Township home Friday night causing an estimated $300,000 worth of damage.Investigators said something was stored too close to a furnace, causing the fire.There were no reported injuries.
Stories for Sunday, November 29
Johnstown Church Pushing 'Wish Me A Merry Christmas' Campaign
Do you wish folks "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays?"Which one is politically correct?A Cambria County parish is trying to tell retailers it's OK to have Christ in Christmas.Parishioners at Fountain of Life church will be one of the few parishes jumping on board with the campaign in Pennsylvania.It's a national ...
Stories for Saturday, November 28
Stoystown Fire Department Gets New Truck, Equipment
A new federal grant will allow the Stoystown Fire Department to replace some of their aging equipment.The last truck they bought new was in 1954.After applying for grants, they received their wish. The Federal Emergency Management Agency gave them $237,000 toward a new truck.The truck cost around $320,000, so to ...
Johnstown Fire Crews Battle Blaze At Former Social Club
A fire started around 5 a.m. Saturday at the former Walnut Grove Hunting and Fishing Club.When crews got on scene the fire was fully involved.No one was hurt but the building is a total loss.State fire marshals said the building had electricity hooked up to it, and it could play ...
Stories for Friday, November 27
Indiana Celebrates Holidays In Honor Of Jimmy Stewart
Downtown Indiana is getting ready for the holidays and it's all in honor of Jimmy Stewart, even the crosswalks.“It’s a Wonderful Life” seems to be the theme of Indiana's holiday season in memory of the late Jimmy Stewart.Stewart is an Indiana native so what better way to celebrate.Downtown Indiana Administrative ...
Black Friday Shoppers Hit Cambria County
A little snow didn't keep bargain hunters away.Black Friday was here and so were all of the shoppers out searching for deals.Malls and stores everywhere were flooded with shoppers out looking for the best bargain.Walmart in Richland Township was no exception. A mother and daughter team from Beaverdale has been ...
Movie Store Closing In Johnstown
The Movie Gallery in Johnstown will be closing down for the final time soon.All of the thousands of movies will be shipped to other store locations across the state.The closing is blamed on the economy, plus Redbox and Netflix rental companies.The drop-box will remain open over the next few weeks, ...
More Flights Coming To Local Airport
According to our news exchange partner, The Courier Express, Gulfstream will offer two daily flights to Pittsburgh starting in February or March.One flight will depart in the morning and the other at night.The DuBois Airport cut flights to Pittsburgh last year when Mesa Airlines went out of business.
Warrant Issued For Cambria County Burglary Suspect Who Remains At Large
Police in the Cambria County area are searching for a man wanted on a bench warrant.Officials said Christopher Miller, 31, faces charges of theft, forgery and burglary.Miller was recently seen in the Patton and Northern Cambria area.Anyone with information is asked to call Pennsylvania State Police at 814-471-6500.
Longtime Blair County Fire Chief Dies
Members of the Blue Knob Fire Company in Blair County are mourning the loss of one of their own.Fire Chief Edward Berkhimer died Tuesday. He was a founding member of the Fire Company and held office 25 years.Firefighters will gather at 10:30 Saturday to remember Berkhimer when he is laid ...
Ebensburg Sidewalk Project Complete
A sidewalk project in Cambria County that's been in the works for months is complete.The news is welcome relief for residents on Ogle Street in Ebensburg Boro, who had a tough time getting in their front doors during the construction.The project cost nearly $350,000 as part as an overall plan ...
Investigation Continues Into Clearfield County Lodge Fire
Officials in Clearfield County are investigating after a fire broke out Wednesday at the Linglewood Lodge.Investigators said damage at the lodge in Girard Township is estimated at nearly $500,000.The damage was so extensive that investigators said they couldn't immediately tell where the flames started.The lodge is on private property.Anyone with ...
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