Melanie Gillespie
Reporter
Melanie Gillespie joined 6 News in August 2011 and comes to the Alleghenies from the two Virginias. She was a reporter and producer in Bluefield, W.Va., at the NBC affiliate, WVVA.
She is a native of Pittsburgh and is excited to be back in Steelers territory! Melanie attended Kent State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in broadcast journalism with a minor concentration in sports administration in 2010. At Kent, she was an anchor for Portage County's own TV station, TV2.
Melanie is happy to be back closer to home and closer to family. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends and family, go shopping and explore her surroundings. She loves to hear people's stories and can't wait to uncover what central Pennsylvania has to offer.
If you have any story ideas or tips, please feel free to email her at melanie.gillespie@wjactv.com.
Latest from Melanie Gillespie
Power Plant construction employs hundreds of local union members
Work is underway to upgrade the Homer City Power Plant. It's been labeled as one of the dirtiest in the country, but new scrubbers are being added to the chimneys to cut down on air pollution. General Electric said it could breathe new life into the economy. Environmental groups called ...
Upgrades at Homer City Power Plant underway
The decision to upgrade the Homer City Power Plant came down in early April. The plant was under harsh criticism by environmental groups for the quality of the air that's emitted. Once the Department of Environmental Protection gave the approval, the plant started to put the design to work. It's ...
Johnstown man helps Haiti recover after earthquake
A Johnstown native isn't keeping his ambition within city limits. He's taking his need and trade to better a third world country following a devastating earthquake. Not many people can say at 27-years-old you've been on nearly a dozen trips to help the people of a third world country. In ...
Cruisin' For Courtney Fundraiser turns huge support
The nice weather brought hundreds of people out for the Cruisin For Courtney Fundraiser on Sunday. Before doors even opened, organizers said people were lining up to donate to the cause. The fundraiser is benefiting 11-year-old Jake Clotz of Johnstown this year. He was paralyzed after a severe car accident ...
Hundreds turn out for Cambria Co. sci-fi convention
Science fiction enthusiasts were able to enjoy imagination, fantasy and gaming coming to life at the Sci-Fi Valley Con annual convention, which was held in Cambria County over the weekend. The three-day event wrapped up on Sunday, and about 700 people attended the convention at the North Central Recreation ...
Community rallies around paralyzed boy
11-year-old Jacob “Jake” Clontz, a vent-dependent quadriplegic Johnstown boy, is the focus of Sunday’s fundraiser in Davidsville. In a few months, the Williams family will be officially adopting Jake, but they're asking for some help from the community to make the transition a little easier. The family says ...
Police arrest Johnstown man on child luring charges
A man who police said served as a volunteer firefighter is facing felony charges. Police said he tried to lure two 12-year-old girls into his truck. It was a scary situation that unfolded right in front of an on-duty police officer. Two young girls tell police they were walking back ...
A&E features story on haunted Bedford Tavern
A historic business in Bedford County is gaining national attention from A&E Network. It's now a hotel and restaurant, but the Bedford Tavern is proving to people that there's much more than meets the eye. The town is rich in history itself, but the Tavern has a number of its ...
Family searches for missing Johnstown man
An 82-year-old Johnstown man hasn't been seen since Friday afternoon when his family said he left for a walk around the block. His family is doing everything they can to try and get the word out to whoever may have seen him. Voytko's family said he goes for a walk ...
Counties without humane officers find enforcement tough
After 16 dogs were found over the weekend near Stump Creek, neighbors are left wondering where they came from. There's no word yet on who abandoned those dogs, but 6News learned Jefferson County is struggling when it comes to enforcing animal neglect and cruelty laws. There's only one dog law ...
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