Inspections and anonymous reports show issues inside Cambria County Humane Society

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  290 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

A new inspection report outlining issues and raising concerns about conditions inside the Cambria County Humane Society. It points out issues with dogs in cages too small for their size, and maintenance issues the report says are indicative of an ineffective program and unsanitary environmental sanitation in the facility. Executive Director Kelli Ruiz and Operations Manager Sarah Oldham said the issues in the report have been rectified and showed us those changes. [Read More]

Motion picture "Generational Sins" filming in Clearfield County

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  368 words  |  Delta Gatti

CLEARFIELD - A major Hollywood movie, described as a powerful and emotional drama about family history and facing the past, is being filmed in Clearfield County. A crew of about 40 people are creating "Generational Sins." Filming took place Friday at JC'S Bar & Grill in Kylertown, with locals playing the extras. The scene was a bar fight. "It's about two estranged brothers who return to their hometown of central Pennsylvania because it's their dying mother's wish to reconcile with their alcoholic, abusive father," [Read More]

New 'pop-up' shop opens in downtown Bedford

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  115 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Bedford Co., PA (WJAC) — A new pop up store is opening in Bedford County. "Collective Market by Mehendi" is a globally inspired gift and spa products store. The owners say all products are locally made, locally sourced, with clean products, and are made by hand. Items include jewelry, soaps, candles, room sprays, essential oils and more. "Our market is really the socially responsible, conscientious consumer. They're the ones that want to hear our story about sustainability and recycled goods. [Read More]

Somerset company mourns loss of 3 workers killed in I-83 work zone crash

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  165 words  |  Brenda Moya

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Three construction workers killed Wednesday morning in eastern Pennsylvania all worked for Somerset-based CriLon Corp, company officials confirmed. State police say the three workers were killed just before 4 a.m. in an active York County work zone along Interstate 83. They say a box truck being driven by a 24-year-old crashed into a construction vehicle before hitting the three workers on the shoulder of the road. [Read More]

Stressed about money? You're not alone, Bankrate survey finds

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  483 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

(TND) — A new Bankrate survey found that nearly half of Americans suffer negative impacts on their mental health from money-related issues. Money causes them anxiety, stress, worry, loss of sleep or depression at least some of the time, Bankrate found. And high prices are the main culprit. “Even though something like saving for retirement is important, that's not people's biggest worry,” Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman said Friday. “It tends to be much more immediate things. [Read More]

'Don't pick up folded dollar bills,' sheriff warns

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  167 words  |  Brenda Moya

GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Deputies in Tennessee have released a public safety warning about money being found with fentanyl tucked inside dollar bills. There have been two incidents where a folded dollar bill was found on the floor in gas stations, according to the Giles County Sheriff's Office. The person who found the bill discovered white powdery substances inside. After it was tested, the substance was positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl. [Read More]

Re-enactors look to bring Revolutionary War era to life at Altoona fort

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  204 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — This weekend the Revolutionary War era is coming alive as Fort Roberdeau hosts its ranger skills weekend. Historians say during the war rangers were given the opportunity to leave and return home to help their families through the winter months. When they returned, Maj. Robert Cluggage would hold a weekend of drills to help hone the rangers' skills in things like ax throwing, shooting and black smithing. [Read More]

Richland Township police warn public about rise in crime

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  289 words  |  Brenda Moya

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – After a series of robberies, Richland Township police said violent crime is on the rise in the area. Authorities said residents are more likely to be confronted with a life-or-death situation. Detective Kevin Gaudlip said it's best to be proactive because robberies happen unexpectedly. He said people should ask themselves, “What would I do if I was robbed?” He gave 6 News some recommendations for the public. [Read More]

Scholastic creates free 'Learn at Home' website amid COVID-19 school closures

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  128 words  |  Christie Applegate

With many schools closing across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may be looking for ways to keep your kids learning and engaged. Scholastic has set up a free “learn at home” website with four categories: pre-K and kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, grades 3 through 5, and grades 6 and up. Each section is already equipped with one week of content for students with 15 additional days on the way. [Read More]