Stories for May 2010
Stories for Wednesday, May 26
Park Officials Warn Campers Of Invasive Species Issue
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials are warning campers about growing Emerald Ash Borer problems.According to state officials, the invasive species have impacted 12 counties in Pennsylvania, including Indiana and Bedford.Despite measuring just one-inch long, Bald Eagle State Park Assistant Manager Tim Yeager told WJAC-TV that the insects ...
Casino License Could Come To Alleghenies
Sen. John Wozniak has been fighting to take a casino license from Philadelphia, now he's one step closer to getting his wish.On Wednesday, Wozniak's bill was approve by a state Senate Committee and will next be voted on by the Senate.The Philadelphia casino project had been in the works for ...
Illegal Dump Site Being Cleaned Up
Illegal dumping has been a problem in a remote part of Penns Valley in Centre County.On Wednesday, volunteers were busy cleaning up at the site off Sawmill Road.Tires, engine parts and all types of garbage have been dumped there for quite some time.Organizers are looking for more volunteers to help ...
School Officials To Study Options On Aging Buildings
Wednesday night in Cambria County, officials from the Forest Hills School District will take a closer look at their aging facilities.Board members are expected to look over a feasibility study on whether they should build new schools, or remodel the current buildings.
Cambria County Prepares For Showcase For Commerce
20 years ago the Greater Johnstown-Cambria County Chamber of Commerce, Johnstown Area Regional Industries, and Congressman John Murtha came together to create the Showcase for Commerce.This year is a tribute the tradition the last Mr. Murtha started.Congressman Norm Dicks will serve as this year's keynote speaker.Mrs. Joyce Murtha and Congressman ...
Acquitted Militia Leader Talks About Anti-Gov't Stance, FBI Investigation
Is a Clearfield County man a terrorist or was he wrongly targeted by federal authorities to justify a militia investigation? Those were the two opposing arguments made in Johnstown's Federal Court, and it didn't take long for a jury to decide that Bradley Kahle was not guilty.Two years ago, federal ...
Defense Company Sets Up Shop In Cambria County
There is some big economic news in the Alleghenies as another defense company plants permanent roots in Cambria County.Electromet is set to bring new jobs in Richland Township before the summer is out.It will not be long before you see a new name on the sign as you enter the ...
Centre Co. Hotel Fees Go To Events, Organizations
Some people may not know that visitors to Centre County who stay in hotels pay an added fee on their room bills.And on Tuesday, the county's Convention and Visitors Bureau took money collected from that hotel fee and distributed it to a host of events and organizations that promote county ...
Fire Rips Through 106-Year-Old Cambria Co. Church
Numerous religious artifacts and art were destroyed when fire ripped through a century-old Cambria County church.Fire broke out at St. Thomas and Luke Episcopal Church in Patton early Wednesday.Crews were able to save the church structure, but flames destroyed the organ, sentimental pictures and paintings and other items, they said.Four ...
Toddler Struck, Killed Along Busy Blair County Road
A toddler was killed when he darted into traffic along a busy road in Blair County on Tuesday, police said.Tyler Shane Irwin, 2, was killed shortly after 5 p.m. on East Pleasant Valley Boulevard in Logan Township.Police Chief Ron Heller said the boy ran from his own back yard into ...
Back To Work Wednesday - May 26, 2010
Sargent's Personnel Agency has openings for a marketing representative, mechanical engineer, a third drafter/programmer, production machine operators creative marking professional medical secretary/medical transcriptionist, typists and proofreaders. For more information, call Sargent's at 814-536-7877 Cambria County Careerlink is looking for several qualified workers for the following positions:Quality Nursing Solutions needs workers ...
Job Hunting Will Be Harder For Class Of 2010
Many area college students getting their diplomas this month may have trouble getting a job after graduation.An in-depth study by the Economic Policy Institute shows that the class of 2010 faces the worst job market in a quarter century. According to the report, the unemployment rate among graduates nearly doubled ...
Stories for Tuesday, May 25
Government Spending, County Owned Cars
WJAC-TV investigated government leaders in Washington riding in style with the help of tax payer money, but counties across the alleghenies following don't seem to follow the same trend.It's quite the opposite in Cambria County. In fact, workers who drive county owned vehicles seem to be getting the hand me ...
Lakemont Park To Open For School Days
Lakemont Park in Blair County is set to open for its annual "School Days" Wednesday.Rides will be open for area kids from noon to 5 p.m.The full schedule returns on Memorial Day.Lakemont is the eighth-oldest amusement park in the country, and has the world's oldest roller coaster.
Fire Closes Blair Strip Club
A fire broke out at a strip club in Altoona shortly after noon Tuesday.When WJAC news crews arrived at the scene, the fire was under control.The Coconuts Club did sustain some damage.There was no word on when the business might reopen.
School Board Members Approve Tax Hike, Position Cuts
Members of the State College Area School District Board accepted a proposed budget Tuesday night that included plans of a property tax increase and staff reductions in the wake of a $3.4 million budget shortfall.Board members voted to increase taxes by 3 percent, which is expected to cost the average ...
Vandalism On The Rise In Nanty Glo
Police have reported a spike in vandalism in Nanty Glo since the beginning of April.Officers report 13 cars have been egged and six reports of tires slashed have been turned in.An anonymous tip lead investigators to a group of juveniles and now charges are pending.One victim, Ted Schrocker, owner of ...
Former Windber Man To Be Re-Tried In Connection With Wife's Killing
A Michigan appeals court has upheld a decision to grant a new trial to a former Somerset County businessman accused of murdering his wife 19 years ago.A published report Tuesday said Michael George, formerly of Windber, will stand trial again for the killing of his wife in their Michigan comic ...
DuBois Cracking Down On High Lawns
Officials in DuBois are enforcing an ordinance to make property owners keep their lawns mowed.A city ordinance requires that grass not be taller than six inches, but officials said some people have let their grass grow more than a foot tall. One of the worst areas for high grass according ...
Swimming Pools Making Sure Water Is Clean, Safe Before Opening
Many swimming pools nationwide won't open this weekend because of code violations, according to a recent study from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.CDC researchers said nearly one in eight pools is not permitted to open because of improper chlorine levels and bacteria like E. c oli from children ...
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