PA to begin issuing Pandemic Emergency Unemployment benefits this week

 Posted on May 27, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  280 words  |  Brenda Moya

HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announced Saturday that it will begin issuing Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) benefits this week following the new extension of federal CARES Act funds. “Since receiving the information we needed from the federal Department of Labor two weeks ago, L&I has worked as quickly as possible to update our processing system so PEUC claimants can resume filing for benefits,” said Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier. [Read More]

Teen charged for stabbing man at Tyrone residence

 Posted on May 27, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  256 words  |  Brenda Moya

TYRONE, Pa (WJAC) — Tyrone police say a teenager is being charged as an adult for reportedly stabbing a 26-year-old man Tuesday afternoon, according to a criminal complaint. Police say on Tuesday, around 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a domestic dispute at a home along the 600 block of Washington Ave. in Tyrone. Authorities say responding officers were approached by 17-year-old Joshua Riggleman, who admitted to police that he had stabbed the man. [Read More]

Uterus-shaped 'Period Crunch' cereal hopes to spark menstruation conversations

 Posted on May 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  27 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Uterus-shaped 'Period Crunch' cereal hopes to spark menstruation conversations

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Colorado man sentenced to max of 6 years in sexual assaults of two girls in Centre Co.

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  141 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A Colorado man accused of sexually assaulting two young girls in Centre County was sentenced Friday, according to Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna. Authorities say Desmond Boyer, now age 37, was sentenced to serve 3 to 6 years in state prison, followed by three years of consecutive probation, and must register as a lifetime sex offender. Earlier this year, Boyer pleaded no contest to three counts of indecent assault and five counts of aggravated indecent assault, court dockets show, and all other charges were dropped. [Read More]

COVID-19 tracing impacts week 3 high school football schedule

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  140 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN -- COVID-19 has already had a drastic effect on scheduling when it comes to the third week of high school football in our area. Originally, Conemaugh Valley and Conemaugh Township were slated to travel to North Star and Windber respectively. Due to tracing and protocols at both Valley and Township, Windber and North Star have agreed to move up their game that was originally slated for week 8. Instead of hosting North Star in week 8, the Ramblers will now travel to North Star for a showdown this Friday night. [Read More]

Demonstrators rally for reproductive rights

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  362 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Several states across the nation have been implementing new legislation that further restricts access to safe abortions likebanning abortion clinics in Utah or banning abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in several states - and a recent federal investigation that showed that some hospitals broke the law by not providing emergency abortions in states where they are restricted which resulted in patient harm. According to the World Health Organization, abortion is a " [Read More]

Fireworks allowed until 1 a.m. this weekend, according to Pennsylvania state law

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  295 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Although the Fourth of July fireworks are over, firework celebrations this summer are not! Earlier this week, 6 News spoke with Officer Sean Kisel with the Richland Township Police Department who says according to state law - fireworks can be set off until 1 a.m. this weekend. “We just follow with state statute as to the fireworks laws,” said Officer Kisel. And because of this state firework law, it would not be uncommon to hear fireworks around our region into the early morning hours Friday and Saturday. [Read More]

Jamie Dixon leaves Pitt for TCU

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  345 words  |  Delta Gatti

After 13 seasons with Pitt, the Jamie Dixon era is coming to an end as he accepted an offer from his alma mater TCU. During his time at Pitt, Dixon led the panthers to one Big East Tournament Championship, two Big East Conference Championships and one Elite Eight appearance. But critics have been quick to point on the struggles in recent years. The panthers haven't been to the Sweet Sixteen since 2009 and their move from the Big East to the ACC has been difficult. [Read More]

Pirates trade right-hander JT Brubaker to Yankees

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  45 words  |  Brenda Moya

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Pittsburgh Pirates starter JT Brubaker pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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'A once in a lifetime kid:' West Branch senior breaks school wrestling record

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  371 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — A local wrestler secured his spot in his school's record books with the most wins in program history. Tuesday night was a cause for celebration at West Branch as Landon Bainey etched his name into school history with 144 wins. "Landon is a once in a lifetime kid to coach." Landon Bainey now sits at the top of West Branch wrestling history as the senior broke the record in his very last home dual, capping his dual meet career at 73-0. [Read More]