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 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  78 words  |  Brenda Moya

ABOUT WJACWJAC is a PA based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 38.7% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. [Read More]

Local man creates unique holiday train set to display during Bellefonte's annual Victorian Christmas

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  210 words  |  Christie Applegate

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A special holiday weekend of festivities is now underway in one Centre County community and a train set on display is "reliving the memories" of riding the rails. In Bellefonte, railroads first hauled iron ore and limestone, and then more passengers, throughout the region. “I’ve had elderly citizens from this area, from Snow Shoe, Bellefonte, and Milesburg, tell me about how they used to take trains up to Snow Shoe on switchbacks. [Read More]

New name, new coat of paint for Johnstown bridge; PennDOT provides project update

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  214 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Firefighters Memorial Bridge, formerly the Franklin Street Bridge, was unveiled Friday - showing off its fresh coat of red paint. Construction began Monday to replace the expansion dams on the bridge, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said in a press release. Drivers, PennDOT noted, should expect some possible “minor delays” due to a detour on Route 56. The $4.8 million project is expected to be completed by late November, depending on weather. [Read More]

'Celebrate our mission:' W.A.C.K. gears up for 13th annual Red Rose Ball set for February

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  149 words  |  Brenda Moya

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Organizers with the Windber Area Community Kitchen are gearing up for their 13th annual Red Rose Ball. It's their largest fundraiser of the year and will be held Saturday, February 11th at the Windber Community Building. W.A.C.K. provides free, home-cooked meals two Saturdays a month while also supporting children through the backpack program. The event will consist of music, dancing, gift giveaways, auctions, and a meal from Flair of Country Catering. [Read More]

Logan Twp. receives funding to construct new sports park & soccer fields, officials say

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  142 words  |  Christie Applegate

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — In Blair County, Logan Township officials are touting new funding that they say will help with the construction of multiple soccer fields. Officials say they were recently awarded $853,000 in funding for the sports park. The park will be located on a 100-acre piece of land located on the Juniata side of Altoona and the Homers Gap side of Logan Township. Officials say the project will benefit the entire county and could bring big economic benefits to local hotels and restaurants. [Read More]

Officials investigating deaths of at least 5 meerkats at Philadelphia Zoo

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  66 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — The Philadelphia Zoo says at least five meerkats have died this month.

Zookeepers are looking into whether a dye used to mark the animals could be a factor, but the chief experience officer says it's been using that substance for 30 years on meerkats.

She says experts from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and U.S. Agriculture Department are helping to investigate.

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Police still searching for suspect accused of stabbing man in Dale Borough

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  205 words  |  Christie Applegate

UPDATE | Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Johnstown police say they are still searching for the suspect who is accused of stabbing another man in Dale Borough on Monday night. Police say the victim reportedly suffered three stab wounds to the chest, abdomen and upper thigh. Authorities say the victim identified his attacker as 37-year-old Qweon Grant, who reportedly has ties to the state of Georgia. According to the affidavit, police say Grant is believed to be traveling with a woman. [Read More]

PSU Football announces blue-white kickoff time

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  237 words  |  Christie Applegate

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State football’s spring practices concludes with the Blue-White Game, which is set for Saturday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Beaver Stadium. The game will air live on FS1 and be streamed on the FOX Sports app. In addition, the game can be heard on the Penn State Sports Network and GoPSUsports.com. Admission is free for the Blue-White Game. Season ticket and season parking permit holders from the 2019 season received a white 2020 Blue-White Game parking permit with their 2019 season tickets and parking last summer. [Read More]

the story behind the mysterious 'Moneyman'

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  347 words  |  Brenda Moya

While participants try to avoid 'cracking' eggs at Moneyman's Easter Egg Hunt, they'll still keep trying to 'crack' the code of who the Moneyman is. "Giving prizes away is sweet, but it's really about the events. My events are pretty unique. I just like making them happy and bringing everyone together," Moneyman told 6 News. The anonymous Moneyman has a secret identity and gives the community the chance to win prizes at events throughout the year. [Read More]

Bellefonte man accused of exposing himself inside Nittany Mall

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  213 words  |  Brenda Moya

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a Bellefonte man is facing charges after he was accused of exposing himself to others inside a bathroom at the Nittany Mall in State College. Police say on Feb. 17, officers were dispatched to the mall for reports that a male was exposing himself inside the public restroom. According to the affidavit, one witness reportedly told police that he had entered one of the bathroom stalls, and closed it, at which time the suspect reportedly stuck his genitalia through the " [Read More]