News Stories for April 2009
Stories for Thursday, April 30
Moxham Fire Victim Tries To Start Over
As investigators continue to look into what started a fire in Johnstown's Moxham section on Sunday, the people who lived in the two buildings are struggling to get back on their feet.One woman who was left homeless now has a new roof over her head. And while she lost her ...
Pharmacists Hear Concers For Swine Flu
Pharmacists say they will have to order Tamiflu from their distributers if there's an outbreak in central Pennsylvania.The Forest Hills Pharmacy said they have Tamiflu in stock.But a pharmacist at Kopp Drug in Huntingdon, Ross Dixon, said he believes the government has enough to release if necessary.Dixon said he's received ...
Hoagie Sale Raises Money To Mail Care Packages
Volunteers spent the day making hoagies with the hopes of raising enough money to send care packages to soldiers with the Frankstown Bravo Company 166.Members of Frankstown Armory had about 160 care packages to send to soldiers overseas but they didn't have enough money for postage.Local businesses donated supplies to ...
Southmont Fire Department's Jubilee Still On
Rumors have been swirling that a Johnstown Fire Department will not have a jubilee this year. Thursday WJAC-TV caught up with the president of the fire department, who set the record straight. The department will have its jubilee this year.The jubilee is set for the week of Memorial Day.Just like ...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Local Woman Gives Away Clothes For People In Need
WJAC received an e-mail from a viewer telling us about an amazing woman who lives along Million Dollar Highway outside of Jennerstown. For the last few years, word has been spreading about her makeshift thrift store.Viola Saylor, along with her daughter and husband, have been busy stocking the tent in ...
Car Hits Utility Pole Near Johnstown
A driver slammed into a utility police in Cambria County Thursday morning.It happened along Menoher Boulevard in Upper Yoder Township. The crash was just down the road from a similar accident on Tuesday.The driver was taken to the hospital, but there's no word on their condition.
Commissioners Concerned About Power Plant
Clearfield County commissioners are concerned about emissions coming from a local power plant.They fear the Shawville Power Plant could be having a negative impact of the fish population. Commissioners sent a letter to the fish and boat commission asking it to hold the power plant accountable for its water discharge ...
Radio Station Still Giving Away Trip To Mexico
The swine flu outbreak could not have come at a worse time for a local radio station, which his promoting a Cinco de Mayo trip giveaway to Mexico.Station officials at Froggy 95 said they have been planning the giveaway since the beginning of the year and said they feel confident ...
Police: Family Argument Leads To Knife Fight
Three people have been charged in connection with a knife fight in the Kernville neighborhood of Johnstown.Violet Plummer, 39, and her 23-year-old son Shane Plummer, both of Johnstown, were arraigned Thursday. Also charged was Misty Jo Ross of Armstrong County.All three were transported to the Cambria County Jail.When police arrived ...
Swine Flu Outbreak Prompts Precaution By Local Transit Officials
Special Section: Questions And Answers About Swine Flu A local transit official said workers are being vigilant and taking all necessary precautions to keep passengers safe from swine flu.There have been no reported cases of swine flu locally or in the state of Pennsylvania as of Thursday.Still, Camtran director Rose ...
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Stories for Wednesday, April 29
School Officials Have Flu Pandemic Plan
School officials say they have a flu pandemic plan in place in case swine flu should hit central Pennsylvania.Leaders say because we are at the tail end of flu season they've been encouraging parents to teach their children proper hygiene techniques like washing their hands on a regular basis.To re-enforce ...
Making A Difference In The Alleghenies
College students are bringing in the Pittsburgh Steelers to help a local veteran.Students at Pitt Johnstown are making sure Ed Hadix gets a new home through Habitat for Humanity.Next Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers Footballers Basketball Team will play UPJ students at the Sports Center on campus.Hadix's wife, Patty, recently died ...
Martinsburg Police Struggle To Keep Part-Time Officers
One local police department is hiring in Blair County.Martinsburg Police Chief Kerry Hoover said it's difficult to keep up with the high turnover in his department.The department has two full-time officers and six part-time police officers.Right now they're looking for one more part-time officer.Hoover said officers often use his department ...
Try It Thursday: True Back
In this week's Try It Thursday, WJAC-TV put True Back to the test. It promises to reduce and eliminate back pain in a natural way.Robin Shirley of Revloc experiences tension in her back often. She has tried everything, but can't get rid of the pain. Shirley hoped True Back could ...
Police Charge Former Security Guard For Computer Theft
Police believe a Johnstown man is responsible with stealing 94 computers from a local business in January.Police charged 26-year-old Nathan Binnie for stealing nearly $50,000 worth of computers from Intermedia Marketing on Broad Street.Binnie was a security guard at Intermedia Marketing. Police said he quit his job after officials there ...
PennDOT Officials Discuss Construction
PennDOT officials recently met with Somerset County leaders about their plans for the upcoming construction season. With the current recession, funding for the Somerset communities is about $70 million short of what they need to maintain all local roads and bridges. However, the stimulus money should cover some projects.
Elk County Dam Work Continues
Work continues to improve an Elk County dam deemed unsafe.On Wednesday night, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will give the public an update on improvements to the East Branch Dam. Last spring, a WJAC-TV investigation uncovered a leak in the dam. Ever since, engineers have been taking steps to ...
Success By 6: Cambria County School Helps Students With Special Needs
One in 150 children are diagnosed with autism, and their parents soon learn that a regular classroom isn't always the best place when it comes to their child's educational and emotional needs. Now there's a new school that can help."I kind of knew in the back of my head there ...
Somerset Turnpike Interchange To Get Safety Makeover
A multimillion-dollar project to improve safety at a local turnpike interchange is about to get under way.The 5-point intersection of the Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange in Somerset has been the scene of a handful of crashes and plenty of close calls.In 2003, Somerset County officials started meeting with the Pennsylvania Turnpike ...
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