Stories for September 2010
Stories for Thursday, September 30
Clearfield United Way Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
It's the ground zero for unemployment across the Alleghenies.Many counties in the northern Alleghenies have unemployment rates into the double digits.But officials said the high unemployment rates have not affected charitable giving.The Clearfield Area United Way kicked off its fundraising season on Thursday.Officials said because of the recession, demand for ...
Truck Tire Slams Into Cambria County Home
A Cambria County resident got a scare Thursday morning when a truck tire slammed into his house as he slept.George Beck said he was sleeping in the living room of his home on Cooper Avenue when a tire fell off of a coal truck and crashed just below his window. ...
Steady Rains Prompt Flood Watches, Warnings
Rain fell steadily throughout the Alleghenies on Thursday, with some areas receiving heavier downpours than others. In response, flood watches and warnings are in effect for parts of the region.Emergency management officials said their main concern is that heavy rains could push small streams over their banks.In Centre County, crews ...
Local Crews Get Training On Gas Well Drilling Emergencies
A bill that would impose the first tax on natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania easily passed the state House on Wednesday, but its future in the Senate is not as clear.The House voted 104-94 in favor of a bill that would put a tax of 39 cents on each 1,000 ...
Pirates Organization Fires Championship-Winning Curve Manager
Just weeks after leading his team to the Eastern League Championship, Altoona Curve manager Matt Walbeck was let go by the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to the Altoona Mirror.In his second year as Curve manager, Walbeck led Altoona to an 82-60 record en route to the franchise's first championship. Walbeck also ...
Stories for Wednesday, September 29
New Bypass Cuts Down On Traffic In Johnsonburg
After years of work, the Johnsonburg bypass is open. The roadway opened on Sept. 21.The $30 million project took several years to complete.Over the years, business owners have expressed concern about the project.They admit, the new roadway has eliminated truck traffic through the downtown area.Many had worried that elimating traffic ...
Police Officers Attend Car Crash Reconstruction Seminar
More than 230 police officers are attending refresher courses and seminars at a three-day crash investigation seminar in State College.Troopers told WJAC-TV on Wednesday that it’s crucial for all 35 certified reconstructionists across the state to keep up-to-date on vehicle safety advancements and new technology."Our guys that are full time ...
DRS Lays Off 50 Workers, Cites Order Drop
DRS Technologies laid off 50 workers on Wednesday and officials blamed lack of work for the cuts.DRS spokesman Rich Goldberg said it's due to the "flux in customer orders."Goldberg said he wasn't sure which departments took the hit, but said the layoffs involved both full-time and contract workers.Last August, DRS ...
Schools Take Part In Bloody Battle
Portage and Windber area schools are taking part in a blood donation challenge.The challenge is to see which district can donate more blood to the American Red Cross.The winner of the contest will get a trophy at the Portage-Windber football game Friday night.
Bedford County Residents Claim Unfair Property Assessments
A long over due property reassessment caused a buzz in Bedford County last year. This year things are going a lot smoother.The reassessment board took hearings throughout the week for people questioning the assessment of their property.Officials said the best way to get the correct value is to get a ...
Police: Money Stolen From Man's Bedroom
State police are investigating a burglary in Somerset County.State police told WJAC that they have a suspect in mind for the theft of about $7,000 from a Central City man.The money was taken at some point during the last week from the man's house on Huckleberry Lane, according to police.Anyone ...
Back To Work Wednesday: Sept. 29, 2010
Sargent's Personnel Agency has the following jobs available:- Diesel Mechanic- LPN and MOAs for a local medical facility- An IT Professional- Legal and Office Secretaries- Proofreaders- Personal Care Aides- Payroll Clerk- Typist for an immediate opening- Medical Assistant for a Bedford medical facility For more information, call Sargent's at 814-536-7877. ...
Cambria County Marine Killed In Afghanistan
A Cambria County Marine was killed Tuesday in Afghanistan, just one day before his 21st birthday.Lance Cpl. Ralph Fabbri, of Gallitzin, was serving as a combat photographer.A friend of the family said Fabbri's overseas tour was to end in three weeks and he was scheduled to be stationed at Camp ...
Local GOP Members Optimistic About Midterm Elections
With Election Day just weeks away, Republicans and Democrats are pulling out all of the stops to make sure voters know just how important the midterm elections are.Typically, in a non-presidential election year, voters tend to be less interested. But the chairwoman of Cambria County's Republican Party said that's not ...
The Mom Bomb Killing Women's Paychecks
The pay gap between men and woman has been at a stand still for a decade, according to two new reports released today at a Capitol Hill hearing.The numbers show that women on average continue to earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn in the same jobs.The Joint Economic ...
Stories for Tuesday, September 28
New Restaurant Coming To Johnstown
A new restaurant is coming to the downtown Johnstown area.WJAC spoke with the Johnstown City Codes Department on Tuesday, and an official said Nicky's Pizza will move into the old Rolando's Bar.The owner is from New York and is renovating the building to open a wood-fired pizza shop, according to ...
Local Defense Company To Expand
A Cambria County defense company is looking to expand.Earlier this month, WJAC reported that Concurrent Technology Corporation won a $99 million contract to support the United States Navy.While that money will help keep jobs in the Johnstown area, CTC is also opening an office in New Jersey.Engineers will work with ...
Somerset County Woman Dies In Crash; Fire Dept. Asking For Help
A Somerset County woman is dead after she crossed the center line and crashed her vehicle head-on into a box truck.Richland firefighters said Vicki Gibbons, 35, was driving home from a nursing home where she had worked an overnight shift. State police are still investigating what happened.Gibbons was pronounced dead ...
Preparations Begin For Home Heating Help
With cooler weather rolling in, many people are closing their windows and possibly turning on the heat. But some are trying to figure out how they'll pay to stay warm this year.Last year, winter brought long stretches of snowfalls and below-freezing temperatures, leaving many people scrambling to find money to ...
VP Biden Holds Rally At Penn State
Vice President Joe Biden held a campus rally at Penn State as part of a Democratic push to engage young voters heading into the midterm elections.Biden appeared at Tuesday afternoon's "Moving America Forward" rally. President Barack Obama was scheduled to appear at a similar event at the University of Wisconsin. ...
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