New Year's Eve Bedford rescue operation transforms lives of nearly 100 neglected dogs

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  211 words  |  Delta Gatti

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Bedford County Humane Society took in what they call "an overwhelming number of dogs" from a Bedford home earlier this year. On New Year’s Eve, nearly 100 dogs were rescued from one home that was reportedly filled with dog cages stacked floor to ceiling. Several local shelters and foster owners stepped in to take care of the dogs, which suffered from various conditions. Shelter manager Kathy Ramsey said that rescuing the dogs “was emotionally, physically, and mentally very draining. [Read More]

UPMC lifting temporary masking policy

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  101 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Officials with UPMC announced that the hospital system will soon be lifting its temporary masking policy, which had been reinstated in December in response to a rise in respiratory illness cases. According to a UPMC spokesperson, the policy will be lifted, beginning Feb. 29th. "Each virus is still present in our communities and can infect, creating difficulties for some. Staff, patients, support persons and visitors are still encouraged to wear masks, and some specific locations may require masking. [Read More]

UPMC Somerset opens new facility in Davidsville

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  127 words  |  Delta Gatti

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — UPMC Somerset officially opened its new family practice in Davidsville on Thursday. The grand opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house. The planning for the facility started in March of 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic. Now that the family practice is open, officials say it will provide rural communities with more access to healthcare. “It’s important for patients to have a relationship with a primary care provider to maintain good quality health. [Read More]

Family of UPenn student files lawsuit against Panera, claiming daughter died after consuming heavily

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  244 words  |  Brenda Moya

A 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student with a heart condition died after reportedly drinking Panera Bread's new “charged lemonade” drink. A large cup contains more caffeine than cans of Red Bull and Monster Energy drinks combined, according to the lawsuit. The suit was filed on behalf of the New Jersey parents of Sarah Katz. The legal complaint, which was filed Monday, calls the beverage a “dangerous energy drink" and argues that Panera failed to appropriately warn consumers about its ingredients. [Read More]

Fishing line left behind kills baby bald eagle at Raystown Lake, rangers say

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  199 words  |  Christie Applegate

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Raystown Lake authorities are warning anglers not to leave behind fishing tackle after a baby bald eagle was found dead with lines and lures in its beak and talons. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the fledgling’s death is not an isolated incident and every year their rangers have to help wildlife entangled in fishing line, hooks and other tackle. “When any animal becomes entangled in fishing line or netting, a painful struggle ensues,” rangers wrote on Facebook. [Read More]

Former Penn State Lady Lion Kathy Drysdale passes away following battle with cancer

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  119 words  |  Brenda Moya

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State University officials announced that former Lady Lion Kathy Drysdale passed away Friday at the age of 53. Drysdale was a star basketball player during her time at Penn State and then spent 13 years as a member of the university's athletics department. She is a member of the Lady Lions' 1,000 point club and helped Penn State become the first women's team, from the Northeast, to be ranked No. [Read More]

How to watch, what to know and who's playing when

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  618 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

PARIS (AP) — Catch up on the French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the upcoming schedule is, how to watch, what the betting odds are and more. Who is playing on Monday? After finishing his third-round match after 3 a.m. on Sunday, defending champion Novak Djokovic faces No. 23 seed Francisco Cerundolo for a quarterfinal berth at about 4 p. [Read More]

Reopening of Bellefonte's Kepler Pool delayed as fundraising efforts continue

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  91 words  |  Delta Gatti

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Fundraising to repair and refurbish Bellefonte's Kepler pool is ongoing, but organizers say it’s going to be awhile before the pool is reopened. The pool was a popular community resource for decades at Bellefonte’s Governors Park, but it was closed a few years ago due to badly needed upkeep. Since then, over a million dollars has been raised, but organizers say the pool's total repair cost is now close to three million dollars. [Read More]

Crews rescue driver from suspended vehicle after Altoona crash

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  97 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials say they were able to rescue a stuck driver whose car was suspended mid-air after she drove off the edge of a Blair County parking lot Tuesday. According to the Altoona Fire Department, a woman drove off a parking lot around 7:45 a.m. and crashed into the Summit Athletic Club building along W. Plank Road. Authorities say her car was stabilized by Bryce Saylor and Sons Towing Company as crews worked to rescue her. [Read More]