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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — PennDOT has announced a nearly 10-million-dollar state investment in projects at ten airports across the state for facility improvements. The John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is getting over one million dollars in funding for site preparation for a new hangar at the airport. Airport manager Cory Cree says Saint Francis University will be developing an "aircraft maintenance program" at the airport, where students can learn how to become aircraft mechanics. [Read More]

Johnstown Soar | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:47:10 GMT (1717577230890) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 hace 5 años Drones: Fall FunWASHINGTON (SBG) -- Every day, unmanned aerial system (UAS) pilots from across Sinclair’s family of news stations take flight to provide viewers with aerial video of their communities and bring story-telling to another level. SOAR is a weekly showcase that... hace 5 años Drones: Late Fall, early WinterWASHINGTON (SBG) -- Every day, unmanned aerial system (UAS) pilots from across Sinclair’s family of news stations take flight to provide viewers with aerial video of their communities and bring story-telling to another level. [Read More]

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — The Robert Morris University hockey team paid a visit to the Johnstown fire department on Friday. Firefighters showed them around and gave the team a glimpse of what they do every day. Robert Morris plays at the War Memorial Saturday against Ontario Tech. The team's assistant coach says road trips can provide the team with a bonding experience that can help them later in the season. [Read More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 for their fifth straight win. Schwindel had three hits, including a solo home run. He has five homers in six games and 10 this season. With runners on second and third in the ninth, Schwindel hit a grounder that shortstop Kevin Newman gloved in the hole. [Read More]

UPDATE:Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Cambria County have identified the man who was killed in a crash along Route 22 in Cresson Friday night. Troopers say 76-year-old Richard Bartoletti, of Midway, Pa, was killed in the two-vehicle crash. Investigators say Bartoletti's vehicle was stopped in the left, westbound lane, near the Munster exit, for an unknown reason. Authorities say the vehicle had "no rear illuminated lights" and was rear-ended by a van traveling in the same westbound lane. [Read More]

WASHINGTON (TND) — The 1,000 most popular baby names of 2023 were revealed Friday, with Liam and Olivia topping the charts once again. It marks the fifth year in a row parents in the U.S. "have chosen the monikers for their little ones," according to the Social Security Administration, which releases the list each spring ahead of Mother's Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms in our lives. Your love, strength, and selflessness motivate us all, and we thank you for everything you do,” Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley said in a news release. [Read More]

HUNTINGDON -- Across the state and the country, people are still mourning the death of state trooper Landon Weaver. He was shot and killed Friday night after responding to a protection from abuse violation along Bakers Hollow Road in Juniata Township, Huntingdon County. Flowers still sit at the bottom of the flagpoles at the Huntingdon Barracks. Flags are at half-staff in honor of Weaver, shot and killed at a house on Bakers Hollow Road Friday night. [Read More]

BELLEFTONE - Jeffrey Sandusky, the son of convicted sex offender and Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of child sex abuse Friday. Sandusky pleaded guilty to every count one week before his trial, including 12 felonies. As part of the plea agreement, Sandusky faces a minimum of three to six years in prison. Prosecutors will seek that he serves a four to eight-year sentence. Sandusky will have to register as the highest tier of sex offender in the state. [Read More]

It was announced on ESPN Sunday that Penn State will be playing in the Peach Bowl this year against Ole Miss. The game is scheduled to be played at noon at December 30 and is Penn State's first time participating in the Peach Bowl. They have also released the final Top 25 college football rankings for the season, with Penn State remaining in the 10th spot. Georgia fell down to the 6th spot after remaining at number 1 for 24 straight weeks, with Michigan moving to the top spot for the first time since 1997. [Read More]

WASHINGTON (TND) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to force his way onto the debate stage along with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as he tries to build on his support in a race featuring two of the most unpopular presidents in American history. Kennedy, who is still polling in double digits in national surveys, is trying to ramp up his longshot bid to be a serious contender along with the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees. [Read More]