PSP investigating 'suspicious' death of infant in Fulton County

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  116 words  |  Christie Applegate

FULTON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Fulton County say police are investigating the "suspicious" death of an infant in McConnellsburg. Police say troopers were dispatched Monday morning, just before 9 a.m., to the area of Lincoln Way East and South Second Street, in McConnellsburg Borough, where they reportedly found an unresponsive infant. Troopers say the child was later pronounced dead at the scene by the Fulton County coroner's office. [Read More]

Sheetz to lower diesel prices for month of Sept. to show appreciation for truck drivers

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  168 words  |  Delta Gatti

Next week is Truck Driver Appreciation Week and to help show their support for truck drivers, Sheetz announced that it will be lowering diesel prices for the month of September. Beginning on Labor Day, diesel prices, at all 654 Sheetz locations, will be reduced to $4.49 per gallon. “Truck drivers are the backbone of this country,” said Travis Sheetz, President & CEO of Sheetz. “As a company, we are committed to showing appreciation for our customers. [Read More]

Two-A-Days: Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  654 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

6 Sports Two-A-Days rolls on through the LHAC. First on the list are the Cambria Heights Highlanders who finished the 2017 season 8-4, 7-3 in district play. The Highlanders return 13 seniors to the roster, 12 of those include starters. Coach Jarrod Lewis and his staff are emphasizing leadership roles for 2018. The Bedford Bison faced plenty of adversity last year, finishing with a 3-7 record. An inexperienced roster led to a forgettable season, but this year could change things. [Read More]

'Think that you're 21!' Lifelong Johnstown resident celebrates 100th birthday

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  111 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A very lucky lady right here in our viewing area turned 100 years “young” on Monday. Ethel Clawson celebrated her century long life at a birthday party at the Lutheran Home located along Goucher Street in Johnstown. Ethel says she has lived in Johnstown for her 100 long years of life. She says she doesn't have any secrets to making it to 100 except, "loving my children. [Read More]

3 transported following rollover crash near Johnstown Inclined Plane

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  87 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — 911 authorities in Cambria County say three people were transported to Conemaugh Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover crash near the bottom of the Johnstown Inclined Plane Friday afternoon. Officials say crews were dispatched to the crash, in the area of Route 56 and Johns Street, just after 4 p.m. Authorities say all three occupants of the vehicle were transported from the scene. Johnstown Police are investigating the cause of the crash and the severity of any injuries is unknown at this time. [Read More]

Facing pressure from voters, Biden administration begins making moves on the border

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  815 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

The Biden administration rolled out a new rule aimed at speeding up the process for asylum claims at the border as President Joe Biden is facing pressure to slow down illegal crossings that have become a political headache for his reelection campaign. Thursday’s rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security would allow asylum officers to determine if a person seeking asylum presents a threat at an earlier stage in the process than current rules, which allow someone to continue in the asylum process even if they have a criminal history or pose a risk to national security. [Read More]

Florida Greyhounds coming to Centre County after state bans dog racing

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  455 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

PORT MATILDA – In November, Florida voters approved Amendment 13, which will end live greyhound racing in the state. The move has some animal lovers concerned about what will happen to all the dogs -- who will no longer needed for racing. "I'm excited about it, they're so special,” said Toni Duchi, president of Nittany Greyhounds. “It really is a lot of fun when they come off the truck and they're wide eyed and they don’t know why they're here. [Read More]

Johnstown Watch | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  27 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

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PA school district creates separate bathrooms for what gender students identify with

 Posted on May 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  309 words  |  Brenda Moya

Bucks County, Pennsylvania (WCAU) — On Monday night, a school district in Bucks County, Pennsylvania voted 5 to 4 to provide separate bathroom facilities to enable students to use facilities for the gender they identify with. Many people in the audience were upset by the vote as there was an overwhelming amount of people who spoke publicly who want the policy to stay, but now that will change. Under the new policy, transgender students will be allowed to use a bathroom of the gender they identify with. [Read More]

9 puppies dumped by fishing spot in Ohio

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  434 words  |  Christie Applegate

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) — Another litter of puppies was dumped in Clermont County, Ohio. The warden said the suspect left the dogs in a blanket with a pile of kibble. Nine of them were recovered at a popular fishing spot. They are believed to be only 8 weeks old. They will now be up for adoption. The Clermont County dog warden said two fishermen had quite the unexpected "catch" after seeing a red or maroon truck speed off. [Read More]