PC Friars guard Devin Carter declaring for NBA Draft

 Posted on May 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  88 words  |  Christie Applegate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Friars guard Devin Carter announced on social media Wednesday that he will forego his senior season at Providence College and enter the 2024 NBA Draft. Carter had an impressive junior season in Providence, culminating in Big East Player of the Year honors. Carter averaged 19.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3. 6 assists per game. He also led the conference in scoring. The NBA Draft begins June 26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. [Read More]

'He was fuming:' Three Springs man charged with homicide in Clay Twp. shooting, DA says

 Posted on May 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  375 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

UPDATE State police said in a press release Saturday that Campbell turned himself in on Friday at P.S.P. Huntingdon and was denied bail upon being arraigned. ORIGINAL Huntingdon County District Attorney David Smith announced that a Three Springs man has been charged with homicide in the fatal shooting in Clay Township earlier this month. Authorities say Cole Campbell, 30, faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and making terroristic threats, according to online court documents. [Read More]

'Technical issues' to blame for Facebook, Messenger and Instagram outages, Meta rep. says

 Posted on May 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  234 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

WASHINGTON (TND) — Meta announced "issues" with its social media platforms were resolved. Hundreds of thousands of users reported that they were kicked off the platforms Tuesday morning. "Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience," posted Andy Stone, a Meta spokesperson. According to downdetector. [Read More]

McCort baseball, Philipsburg-Osceola softball win Thursday

 Posted on May 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  47 words  |  Christie Applegate

JOHNSTOWN -- Thursday's local coverage featured a pair of games on the diamond.

In baseball, Bishop McCort topped Westmont Hilltop at Sargent's Stadium at the Point.

On the softball diamond, Philipsburg-Osceola held off Penns Valley.

Check out the video above for highlights of Thursday's featured games.

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State College native convicted for role in Jan. 6 riot sentenced to 18 months in prison, feds says

 Posted on May 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  172 words  |  Delta Gatti

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Federal authorities say a State College native who was convicted for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot has been sentenced to serve 18 months behind bars. Officials say Brian Gunderson was found guilty last November on charges of obstructing an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement. Authorities say Gunderson is accused of "joining a mob of rioters" inside the Parliamentarian’s Office of the building. [Read More]

Westmont advances, McCort falls in PIHL playoffs

 Posted on May 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  64 words  |  Christie Applegate

Below are scores from area high school and college games from Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL - NORTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

SAINT FRANCIS 61 MOUNT ST. MARY'S 71 FINAL

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL - ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE

PITTSBURGH 61 GEORGIA TECH 59 FINAL

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY - PIHL PLAYOFFS

SEWICKLEY ACADEMY 4 BISHOP MCCORT 1 FINAL

WESTMONT HILLTOP 6 CHARTIERS VALLEY 5 FINAL/OT

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Wolf Furniture purchased by former owner of Pittsburgh-based company

 Posted on May 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  208 words  |  Delta Gatti

PITTSBURGH, Pa (WJAC) — Robert Levin, the former president of Levin Furniture in Pittsburgh, has reportedly reached an agreement to purchase the Pennsylvania and Ohio assets of his former company and of Wolf Furniture, according to a news release. “I’m coming back as the owner of Levin Furniture for the employees who were at risk of losing their jobs. They are the most loyal, dedicated, and hardworking people I’ve ever known. [Read More]

Ebensburg hosts scaled-down version of annual 'Potato Fest'

 Posted on May 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  71 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

EBENSBURG, Pa (WJAC) — There was a "Spud Stroll" event Saturday in downtown Ebensburg, meant to carry on the town’s "Potato Fest" tradition on a smaller scale. Organizers say the event was created to continue supporting local businesses without drawing too many people to one place. Visitors gathered in the Penn Eben Park, and the surrounding streets downtown, to listen to music, eat some food, and hang out with friends. [Read More]

Mega Millions jackpot increases after no winners in Friday's drawing

 Posted on May 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  93 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

After another drawing, with nobody claiming the top prize, the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion, competing with the lottery game's record jackpot of $1.537 billion, according to a press release by the Mega Millions. Friday night's winning numbers were 11, 30, 45, 52 and 56, with 20 as the Mega Ball. Nine people matched the five white numbers, seven of them taking home $1 million and two taking home $2 million after opting in for the Megaplier. [Read More]

Missing Bedford County teen found safe, state police say

 Posted on May 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  97 words  |  Delta Gatti

UPDATE:BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — State police tell 6 News that the missing teen has been found safe ORIGINAL:Authorities say a water search and rescue Monday morning was part of a larger search for a missing Bedford County teen. State police say they are searching the Saxton area for a 17-year-old who disappeared from his home Sunday evening. A command post was set up at the Saxton VFW ballfield Monday as crews searched the nearby river as a precaution. [Read More]