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Portage hockey team has goal to build new rink
The Portage hockey team looks great, but their rink, not so much. They play on a tennis court, which is covered in mud and outlined by a rusty fence. Their goal is to raise money for a new home; a new rink for their team to play. "You can tell ...
Local man will stand trial for murder charges
“I know he is guilty of it. Whether he wants to accept it or not, but there is not much you can really say,” witness Jennifer Fullem said Jonathan Beal is accused of murdering his girlfriend Justine Jackson. Her body was found underneathe a viaduct along the Great Allegheny Passage ...
Restaurants hold fundraiser to support science program
“What we are doing is supper for science,” Central Cambria Elementary teacher Patti Hicks said. A fundraiser to help raise money for the science programs in both the Central Cambria and the Jackson Elementary schools. “With all of the cuts in education, this is our second year doing this, so ...
Skiers taking advantage of slopes before spring
Flakes bring fun for all ages as people enjoy the day skiing with family and friends. Some people chose to take off from work, while many kids were excited they didn’t have to go to school. "That I get to play around with my friends. I can make an igloo,” ...
Community helps family rebuild house damaged in fire
“This is better than winning the lottery,” Amanda Everett said. Amanda Everett was speechless at the overwhelming support from volunteers who helped rebuild her house in the Moxham section of Johnstown. Her house caught fire in early February. Johnstown fire fighters responded to the blaze quickly saving the structure, but ...
Alleged victim speaks out about Bishop McCort scandal
One man who attended Bishop McCort High School says Brother Stephen Baker abused him. He wanted to keep his identity hidden and is referred to as “Richard” in this article. “He intimidated you and as the years progressed. You learned not to mention an injury because you didn’t want to ...
Parents concerned over Northern Cambria lunch policy
“My grand daughter is in high school and said she would rather not eat and she won’t get any food from the cafeteria because she rather not eat than be embarrassed,” Northern Cambria Resident Donna Pattison said. Parents and guardians concerned over the Northern Cambria school district lunch program, which ...
Commissioner wants to create foreign trade zone at Johnstown airport
President Commissioner Doug Lengenfelder returned back to Johnstown after a business trip to Argentina. "We went to Argentina to develop those relationships. With those businesses means businesses coming to Cambria County,” Lengenfelder said. The Cambria county commissioners say job creation is their main goal, but Lengenfelder says he believes a ...
Update: Two men in custody following Johnstown shooting
Two men in police custody, facing charges in connection with a home invasion shooting in Johnstown's Moxham neighborhood. Jason Maines turned himself in Thursday morning. Charles Meyer was arrested Wednesday. “We believe he is one of the ones who entered the house and did the confrontation with the homeowner,” said ...
2 injured after shooting in Moxham section of Johnstown
Police called to another shooting in the Moxham section of Johnstown on Saturday night. Police say it happened on the 700 block of Highland Street. Police say two were injured. One was in critical condition after being shot in the head, while the other was shot in the knee. Both ...
Police involved in chase after arriving to drug bust
Police say a neighbor called the tip line after spotting three people in a silver mini van involved in a drug deal. Police arrived to the 400 lock of Pine Street. They arrested Chelsea Lichty, Heather Pattillo, and Makia Shaw. Shaw had an outstanding warrant. Police say they found a ...
Moxham neighborhood holds meeting to tackle crime
“All we heard in this meeting was reactive approaches, call the police, do this, do that, the drugs, the section 8 housing, landlords, poor people do not make criminals,” Deborah Clemons said. This is just some of the many opinions of people who live in Moxham. They are concerned with ...
Pucks and Paws raised money for K9 unit
Johnstown Police and the Tomahawks Hockey Team teamed up for an event called Pucks and Paws. This event is to help raise money to support the K9 unit. Johnstown Police are giving back to the community by allowing the junior chiefs hockey team to see what it is like to ...
Parents charged in connection with toddler's drowning
“They are not horrible people, terribly naive, terribly young, and inexperienced and overwhelmed. And it ended tragically unfortunately,” neighbor Misti Sadler said. Misti Sadler says she still can’t believe when her neighbors, Tonya and Wesley Thomas, found their 13-month son Ryden face down in a bathtub. “And a few minutes ...
Tomahawk crews prepare hours to entertain crowd
The Tomahawk’s hockey games are fun for all ages. Aside from the action on the ice, hard work is needed to entertain the crowd. Before the game, crews prepare for hours making sure the game day experience is one of a kind for the fans. “The surrounding community really backs ...
Wife donating kidney to save husband's life
Roses may wither and jewelry can tarnish, but one woman is giving her husband a gift that will last a lifetime, her kidney. Michael Bracken has a hereditary kidney disease, but he received the best gift, a kidney donation from his wife. One, which will save his life. “They say ...
Police investigating attempted kidnapping in Johnstown
Johnstown Police said an attempted kidnapping occured in the Oakhurst Homes section in Johnstown early Saturday morning. Police said Shane Cordarell Johnson attempted to kidnap a victim while using a handgun and demanding money. Police said the victim escaped and ran to a near-by home. Johnson is a black male, ...
Community seeking help for fire victims
“And he went running and I went running through work saying my house is on fire and I came to find the house going up in fames,” Shannon Mahalko said. The Mahalko’s los their home along Iron Street n West Taylor Township Tuesday. They went back to the site, looking ...
Plunging into freezing water for special cause
Hundreds gathered to kick off the Special Olympics by plunging in freezing water. “It’s just fabulous. I keep looking around and people keep coming in. It is just a overwhelming support and we appreciate it,” Polar Plunge Coordinator Paula Eppley- Neuman said. “It’s a great turnout. We almost raised 26,000 ...
Local high school plays hockey game for student
The Ferndale High School student body held an annual fundraiser to raise money for Jessica Ambroe. Ferndale High School played Conemaugh Valley in a hockey game. This game was called the Jessica Ambroe Classic. All of the proceeds and donations will be sent to Chelsea’s Hope, a non-profit organization to ...
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