Local VFW Post talks recruitment struggles amid similar reports nationwide
Posted on May 4, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — If you attend any services throughout Memorial Day weekend, you will most likely see honor guards present. However, in recent years, there have been some reports around the country of local units struggling with recruitment.
One honor guard unit traveled to a number of churches on Sunday in Centre County to give their salute, and will do so again on Memorial Day.
"Attention! Prepare to fire,"
[Read More]'I'm gonna kill us both:' Woman set fire inside Johnstown home, claimed she was assaulted
Posted on May 3, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Johnstown police say a local woman is behind bars after she reportedly set fire to a mattress inside a home early Tuesday morning and then falsely claimed that she was assaulted by a male resident.
According to the affidavit, crews were dispatched early Tuesday morning for a reported structure fire along the 400 block of Decker Avenue near Johnstown's West End.
Authorities say the caller, identified as 36-year-old Sereda Ritter, claimed that a male resident "
[Read More]Morgainz Elite Cycle's 'Pedals and Puppies' event aids local humane society
Posted on May 3, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
Morgainz Elite Cycle in Johnstown held a “Pedals and Puppies” class to raise money for the Cambria County Humane Society.
Participants had the option to take part in two spin classes with a special intermission. Between both classes, athletes could play with a variety of adoptable puppies.
Morgainz Elite Cycle owner Phoenix Stratemeier says each participant paid their usual fee to take the class. This time, he says all proceeds were donated to the Cambria County Humane Society.
[Read More]PA man accused of luring girl, 11 who was later found by tracking her iPad
Posted on May 3, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
Pittsburgh (WPXI) — A Pennsylvania man is behind bars for allegedly luring an 11-year-old into his car and authorities say an iPad helped police find the child.
Police say 43-year-old Keith Lilliock was reportedly working at a Youngwood Dollar General Sunday night when police say he lured an 11-year-old girl.
"I was just blown away. I couldn't believe it because I know Keith. I shop here all the time. He always works in the evenings.
[Read More]Police respond to shooting in Harrisburg
Posted on May 3, 2024
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| Barrett Giampaolo
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Two people are dead and several others injured after a shooting in Harrisburg Tuesday night.
According to police, officers responded to the first block of South 15th Street around 8:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
When they arrived on scene, officers found two men and a woman with gunshot wounds.
The victims were taken to a hospital for emergency treatment.
Both men later died from their wounds.
[Read More]Scores & Highlights | 2023 High School Football Week 2
Posted on May 3, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Week 2 HS football matchups:
Thursday, August 31st:
Moniteau 34 @ Elk County Catholic 14 (6pm kickoff)
St. Marys 28 @ Ridgway/Johnsonburg 14 (7pm kickoff)
Friday, Sept. 1st: (all 7pm kickoff)
LHAC:
Bald Eagle Area 35 @ Central Cambria 0
Bellefonte 6 @ Chestnut Ridge 34
Clearfield 13 @ Forest Hills 22
Greater Johnstown 0 @ Tyrone 35 (FNR)
Penns Valley Area 27 @ Bedford 13
[Read More]Toyota recalls over 100K top-selling vehicles
Posted on May 3, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
UNDATED (WKRC) - Toyota has recalled over 100,000 top-selling vehicles. Toyota announced the recall of around 102,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles. According to the company, it is possible that machining debris, which may not have been cleared from the engine when it was produced, can lead to engine knocking, the vehicle running rough, the engine failing to start or a loss of power. A loss of power at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
[Read More]'Lance will be sorely missed'
Posted on May 2, 2024
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| Barrett Giampaolo
Lance Ross, the former owner of The Freight Station bar in Johnstown, was found "violently assaulted" inside of his own establishment in February according to the Cambria County Coroner.
About two months later the community is left with more questions than answers, as an arrest has yet to be made.
Today people gathered at the bar to celebrate the life of Ross and The Freight Station one final time before the building is put up for sale.
[Read More]'Not the right time at all'
Posted on May 2, 2024
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| Barrett Giampaolo
KYIV, Ukraine (TND) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken performed a rendition of “Rockin’ in the Free World” at a bar in Kyiv Tuesday, drawing him criticism as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.
Blinken played guitar and sang the song with a local band after visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Bohdan Yaremenko, a member of the Ukrainian parliament, argued that the time the U.S. took to approve military aid for Ukraine cost lives and encouraged Russia.
[Read More]Man accused of stalking two women for years, including one since she was in HS
Posted on May 2, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Clearfield County say a Pennsylvania man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations that he repeatedly stalked two women for several years.
Police say the investigation began in April when officers were dispatched to the Clearfield County courthouse after the man reportedly left coffee and personalized cards for two female employees of the Clearfield County Probation Department.
Investigators say both women told police that the man, identified as 57-year-old Philip Cmor, of Glasgow, had been repeatedly stalking and harassing them for multiple years.
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