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Former Johnstown Middle School teacher sentenced for sex crimes against child
A former Greater Johnstown Middle School teacher was sentenced Wednesday morning to 7 1/2 years in prison for sex crimes against a child. Jason Loboi will also need to register as a Megan's Law sex offender for life and must pay restitution to the victim's family for counseling services. In ...
42nd Annual Antique Show in Somerset County
Thousands are expected to look for those one-of-a kind pieces at this weekend’s Antique Show in Somerset County. Organizers say it's an event that both the county and vendors will benefit from. "The vendors, the actual antique dealers call it basically one of their best shows of the year no ...
Fans gearing up for Ameriserv Flood City Music Festival
Big names in music are making their way to the city of Johnstown once again for the Ameriserv Flood City Music Festival, which will be held this Friday through Saturday. More than 30 musicians will be playing on the stage at People's Natural Gas Park this weekend. The chairman of ...
CamTran will soon be expanding
CamTran will soon be expanding. We're told the agency is already working with others in the area to coordinate new routes to better its services. It's a move that is being pushed by PennDot and is already affecting other counties in Pennsylvania. "So that you don't have buses following buses, ...
Benefit for boy with rare form of spina bifida
A Johnstown mother refers to her one year old baby boy as a miracle. After undergoing a risky surgery that put her and her son's life in danger, Merissa Sandusky is proud to share her experience. In the beginning of her pregnancy, Merissa was told that her son Jaidyn had ...
Jumping rope team heads to junior olympics, world's
In March, 6 News first told our viewers about a team based in Ligonier, Westmoreland County that is changing the way most think about their sport. The HT High Flyers are a jumping rope team that's already competed at the national level. "Every single year the competition just gets ...
Victims' advocates commend new law to allow expert testimony in sex assault trials
Victims' rights groups are praising a new bill allowing expert witnesses to testify for the prosecution in sexual assault cases in Pennsylvania. Sponsors said the legislation would allow expert witnesses to help victims at trial by describing for jurors the dynamics of sexual violence and -- for example -- offer ...
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra gearing up for July 4th celebration
In what's become a show that many people look forward to each year, the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is ready to make its annual Fourth of July performance memorable. Organizers said even with 90-degree temperatures and possible rain on Wednesday, the orchestra is ready to go. "Patriotic enjoyment and fun and ...
WJAC's holds 27th annual Blood Donor Day to help with donation shortfall
Fewer people typically donate blood in the summer, making it the most difficult time of year for the American Red Cross. But what's even more trying this summer is that blood donations nationwide are down 10 percent. To help meet the need, WJAC-TV will have its 27th Annual Donor Day ...
Cambria Co. commissioners taking new approach to balance next year's budget
The Cambria County commissioners are trying a new way of balancing next year's budget by using what's called a "zero-based budget." By using this type of budget, commissioners won't be looking at a certain spending level. Instead, they will be looking at the beginning, starting at zero. "And you're going ...
'Hiring Our Heroes' job fair held in Cambria Co. to help veterans find work
A job fair for veterans seeking employment was held Tuesday morning at the Pasquerilla Conference Center in downtown Johnstown. Organizers said oftentimes, soldiers are coming home and struggling to find work in a country they fought for, and the Hiring Our Heroes event was a way for veterans and active ...
1 dead after triple shooting in Johnstown; police officers involved
One person has died, another is in custody and state police are investigating after a triple shooting in Johnstown in which police officers were involved. In a news release from Pennsylvania State Police, officials described the incident as "an officer-involved shooting that involved several members of the Johnstown Police Department ...
Abuse victims heal through art
This was the first class of its kind that was done at Victim Services in Johnstown, Cambria County. Women of all ages who were sexually abused share their story by painting. Graduate inter, Mona Wiley finds painting as a form of healing. "For an hour they would paint ...
Controversial Goucher Street project discussed
Senator John Wozniak spoke at Friday morning's State of the Commonwealth Breakfast in Johnstown. He directly addressed several concerns about a Penndot Road Project in the Westmont area; a project that has residents putting ribbons around trees on Goucher Street. Now, Wozniak made an announcement many have wanted to hear. ...
Cambria Co. law enforcement officers get new indoor/outdoor training facility
Cambria County police officers will soon be better trained thanks to a new facility offering classroom and hands-on instruction. On Monday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Fraternal Order of Police training center in the county to mark the start of classes at the new facility. "We're going ...
Fisherman rescued in local river
A man was fishing Wednesday morning between the Stonycreek and Conemaugh rivers in Johnstown when he fell in. Emergency crews rushed to save him. John Boburchuck, a Johnstown firefighter, helped Robby Gutilla get out of the water. "He was right above the low-head dam fishing when he lost ...
Coal truck rollover crash snarls traffic, leaves huge mess
A coal truck rollover crash in Cambria County caused a traffic backup for miles and left a big mess in its path. The driver, Gregory Klett, walked away without a scratch. Klett, who has been a truck driver for 25 years, said, "I just tried to keep a hold of ...
More than $200 million in contracts awarded at annual Showcase For Commerce
Seven contracts totaling well over $200 million were announced Thursday morning at the annual Showcase For Commerce in Johnstown. U.S. Rep. Mark Critz of Pennsylvania's 12th District said the winning bids and contracts depict the reputation of the area, and the money allotted for local companies, both large and small, ...
Cambria Co. commissioners disagree on need for full-time finance director
The two Republican Cambria County commissioners are at odds with their minority colleague and the county controller over the county's need for a full-time finance director. Controller Ed Cernic Jr. first came forward about the need for position and Democratic commissioner Tom Chernisky said the need is there. But the ...
Local libraries switching to new 'Evergreen' technology system
New technology is helping a local library change its system, but it won't be just library officials who will have to adjust. The Cambria County Library is one of 40 libraries in the state being transferred to the new system called Evergreen. "It's an open-source system and we're joining a ...
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