Stories for May 2011
Stories for Tuesday, May 31
Is Your Rental Car Under A Safety Recall?
Auto safety groups are warning that car rental agencies are putting consumers at risk by renting vehicles that are under safety recalls. A new U.S. Senate bill would ban the rental of recalled vehicles, but it's a long way from passage.Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY., is proposing a bill that calls ...
Lifeguards Offer Summer Swimming Tips
With very warm weather, it's no surprise swimming hot spots have been the place to be this week.But after an incident at a Jefferson County swimming area, officials are reminding people to be cautious in the water.Fire officials in Brookville told WJAC-TV a teenage girl hurt her ankle Monday and ...
Donation Effort For Joplin Victims Organized In Jefferson Co.
Communities in Jefferson County are doing what they can to help those devestated in the Joplin tornado.Residents have packed a trailer in Brookville with everything from canned goods to a bicycle. Organizers are expecting even more items through Wednesday night.From 6-9 p.m. people across Jefferson County can head to their ...
Budget May Force Blair Resource Center To Close
The Family Resource Center in Altoona provides educational services for nearly 70 Blair County families, but beginning July 1 the center may close.Officials there are still hopeful that the Senate will amend the budget and restore their state funding.The center has been serving Blair County families for 16 years.
Former Sen. Santorum Will Kick-Off Presidential Campaign In Somerset
Former Sen. Rick Santorum will kick-off his campaign for president in front of the Somerset County Courthouse.Santorum will be at the courthouse on June 6 at 11 a.m.County Commissioner Jim Marker said they're honored to have him come back to the county to make the official announcement.Santorum has family roots ...
Back To Work Wednesday: May 25, 2011
Sargent's Personnel Agency has the following positions available:-Small Engine Mechanic: Full-time seasonal position in the Homer City Area. Previous experience preferred.-Environmental Services Associate: Full-time, 2nd shift. Cleaning experience a plus; must have clean background.-Executive Secretary: Full-time, long-term temporary position, needed for Johnstown business.-Clinical Float: LPN or Medical Assistant needed for ...
Southmont Jubilee Opens For 39th Year
Firemen's jubilees are a sure sign of summer and are often the biggest fundraisers of the year for local volunteer companies.But with a handful of departments talking about consolidation, many people in the Alleghenies are wondering if those annual traditions will be phased out.At the Southmont Volunteer Fire Company -- ...
Coal Truck, Car Collide In Somerset County
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a coal truck and car collided in Somerset County.The crash happened just before 10 a.m. at the intersection of Routes 30 and 160 in Shade Township.Police said a tri-axle truck was trying to cross Route 30 when a car heading west on Route 30 ...
Tim Tender Goes One-On-One With The Voice's Devon Barley
Look for the transcript of the interview coming soon. Until then, watch the video interview.
Stories for Monday, May 30
Sandyvale Park Makeover Includes Greenhouse, Dog Park
The Sandyvale Memorial Park association has a plan to make Johnstown a better place to live.Their project consists of a dog park, dog walking trail, greenhouse, garden plots, indoor farmer's market and a musical venue.Bill Horner said, "Johnstown doesn't have a dog park, so we've created one. And it's a ...
Army Silver Wings Put On Show At Sandyvale Memorial Park
The Sandyvale Memorial Park association put on a Memorial Day event Monday to remember those who died fighting for our country.The event was filled with speeches from veterans and politicians, and patriotic tunes sung by local singers.Event coordinator Bill Horner said, "This grows every year. This certainly exceeds anything we've ...
Windber Honors Hometown Heroes
A Somerset County community took time Monday morning to pay tribute to those who served and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.From World War II to Vietnam, Korea and Iraq, they served with honor."Many of us lost our lives, even our close friends and acquaintances. And we think about that ...
Stories for Sunday, May 29
Centre Co. Sheetz Robbery Lands Teen Behind Bars
A 19-year-old was placed behind bars after police say he robbed a Patton Township Sheetz convenience store at knife-point early Saturday morning.It happened at about 3 a.m. at the Sheetz at the intersection of North Atherton and Woodycrest.Police told WJAC-TV that Caleb Black walked into the store with a knife ...
Somerset Co. Crash Injures One
Police told WJAC that a woman broke her neck in a car crash Saturday in Somerset County.The crash happened at the intersection of Route 219 and Owl Hollow Road in Brothersvalley Township.Police said when Jeremiah Grace pulled his pickup truck onto the road, it was hit by a car driven ...
Cambria Co. House Catches Fire Early Sunday
Nobody was injured in an early-morning fire that destroyed a home in Johnstown.Officials told WJAC-TV that the home was unoccupied.Crews were called to a house along Thomas Avenue at about 3 a.m. Sunday.Investigators were still working to figure out how the fire started.
Stories for Saturday, May 28
PIAA Track & Field Results - Saturday Medalists
Over 40 athletes from the WJAC coverage region earned medals Saturday at the PIAA Track & Field Championships. Included were four local gold medalists; Luke Gallaher of Forest Hills repeated in the Boys AA High Jump, as did Homer-Center's Angel Piccirillo in the Girls AA 1600M and Elk County Catholic's ...
Stories for Friday, May 27
Severe Storm Leaves Damage Across Huntingdon County
Emergency responders were busy throughout Huntingdon County Friday evening after a line of severe Thunderstorms blew through the county.The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the county when the line of storms went through at about 6 p.m.Huntingdon County emergency management officials told WJAC-TV that possibly two tornadoes ...
State Track & Field Results - Friday Field FINALS
Day one of the PIAA Track & Field Championships are in the book from Shippensburg University. Here are all the results from local athletes participating in field events held Friday.Results are listed by how they were listed on PIAA.org. Girls AA Pole Vault T9. Brittany Kidd, Bedford -10-06T9. Bethany Ledford, ...
New Report Links College Majors To Earnings
A new report confirms that some college majors pay off more than others.The report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce looked at what people make over their entire career. It found the potential earning difference between one major and another can be more than 300 percent.Researchers ...
Suspects Arrested In Several Adams Township Home Invasions
Jason Middleton and Gregory Swinger were arrested in connection with two home invasion in Adams Township, one happening on Ragers Hill Road this month.Chief Kirk Moss said they took more than $15,000 worth of jewelry, sold it to a jeweler and cashed the check at the bank.Moss said the two ...
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