Center for Metal Arts receives $250K grant through local foundation

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  104 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — The Center for Metal Arts received a $250,000 grant from the 1889 Foundation, which will be administered by the non-profit organization Pittsburgh Gateways. Pittsburgh Gateways, along with the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, has now given more than $6 million in grants to the forging school in Johnstown. “We really saw this initiative as a transformational project and initiative for our community, and really as part of the social determinants of health. [Read More]

New members of Congress arrive in DC eager to get to work

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  33 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Meet the freshmen: New members of Congress arrive in DC eager to get to work

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:03:04 GMT (1717588984960)

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Officials investigating drowning at Ohiopyle state park

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  59 words  |  Christie Applegate

Authorities say a body was found in the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle state park on Sunday afternoon.

Fayette County coroner Bob Baker says the man, identified as 55-year-old Paul Baluch, appeared to have died due to drowning.

Officials say an autopsy was performed and Baluch’s family has been notified.

The case is still under investigation at this time.

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Penn State names former Boston College AD as university's next Athletic Director

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  333 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

State College, PA (WJAC) — Penn State announced its new Athletic Director at a press conference Friday morning. ADVERTISEMENT According to a release, former Director of Athletics at Boston College Patrick Kraft will assume the role following the retirement of Sandy Barbour. Read MoreThe university announced Barbour's retirement last month, and Kraft is slated to take over beginning July 1. I am thrilled to welcome Pat Kraft and his family — Betsy, Annabelle and Joseph — to the Penn State family. [Read More]

Pennsylvania statewide court agency's website hit by disabling cyberattack, officials say

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  255 words  |  Brenda Moya

UPDATE |HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State officials say portions of the Pennsylvania court agency's website have been restored, as of late Monday afternoon. Authorities say they are working with the FBI and Department of the Homeland Security to investigate the cause of the cyberattack. “While there is still no indication that any court data has been compromised, we appreciate the patience and cooperation of the public, media and legal professionals as we work to bring the entire website back online. [Read More]

Bishop Guilfoyle football ready for Hershey

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  97 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA -- Bishop Guilfoyle is no stranger to big football games. The Marauders went back to back to back with state championship wins in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Thursday Justin Wheeler's program returns for the 4th time in the past 6 seasons against a familiar foe. The Marauders defeated Lackawanna Trail in the 1-A semifinal to book their trip to Hershey. They will see Farrell, a squad they defeated in the 2015 championship game, for a rematch. [Read More]

Chick-fil-A's test menu item will come to restaurants nationwide

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  127 words  |  Christie Applegate

UNDATED (WKRC) - Chick-fil-A's test menu item will come to participating restaurants nationwide. Food influencer Markie Devo posted an image on Instagram, revealing the Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich, as well as Chick-fil-A's peach milkshake, which will be returning to the menu. "The Chick-fil-A summer menu contains one returning item and one test item going nationwide," Devo wrote on the post. The Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich is made with the following ingredients, per the post: Flavored brioche bunLemon-herb marinated boneless chicken breastPepper jack cheeseLettuceBacon, hand-tossed in a brown sugar and pepper blendTopped with sweet & spicy pickle chipsThe peach milkshake will return to the menu, alongside the new sandwich. [Read More]

State College borough votes in favor of overnight parking permit project

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  472 words  |  Christie Applegate

STATE COLLEGE – Some major parking changes are coming to State College, affecting overnight parking during big game weekends. State College Borough Council voted Monday night to launch a pilot program requiring those who want to park overnight near downtown to first apply for a permit. A lot of students aren't happy about it. "They shouldn't have to make it such a big deal,; it's already going to be really competitive to get a spot," [Read More]

State College fire company makes history with first all-female attack line response

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  456 words  |  Christie Applegate

Three firefighters from Alpha fire company in State College responded to a fire call in College Township last Thursday. What sounds like normal procedure turned into history as all three firefighters in the attack line were women. One of the firefighters Talia Chaloch said they have been seeing more women in each class that comes in. Chaloch told 6 News how every firefighter at Alpha is treated the same way. [Read More]

US 322 opens after multi-vehicle crash in Boalsburg, officials say

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  28 words  |  Brenda Moya

US 322 opens after multi-vehicle crash in Boalsburg, officials say

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:20:50 GMT (1717572050427)

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