PA's 'Homegrown by Heroes' program supports farmers who have served in the military

 Posted on May 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  267 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — With Veterans Day this week, one of the priorities remains providing outreach services for those who have served our country, and that includes more opportunities for vets involved in farming. Chris Ishler is co-owner of Egg Hill Farm and Sinking Creek Meats near Spring Mills in Centre County. “I was a high school senior,” Ishler explained. "After the 2001 attacks, like many others, I signed up for service for my country. [Read More]

'Fake priest' arrested in California, accused of stealing from churches nationwide

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  86 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Authorities in California arrested a man this week for allegedly posing as a fake priest and stealing from numerous churches across the US. Riverside County deputies say Malin Rostas used the alias of "Father Martin" to get access to churches and allegedly rob them. The 45-year-old New York native was apprehended during a traffic stop and was booked for an outstanding felony warrant in Pennsylvania. Police say additional charges are expected to be filed soon. [Read More]

Martella's Pharmacy wins AAABA Tournament opener

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  73 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN — Martella's Pharmacy defeated Youngstown 7-6 in the AAABA Tournament's opening-day night-cap. The other two local teams opened their tournament runs with losses. Paul Carpenter Capital Advisors fell to New Orleans, 3-0. And, Altoona's Johnston Realty lost to New Brunswick, 13-0. Here are scores from the other games: Buffalo 14, Brooklyn (2) 6 Cleveland 6, New York 2 Zanesville 12, Columbus 2 Philadelphia 14, Buffalo (2) 0 Maryland 5, Brooklyn 3 [Read More]

Spirit, Delta planes collide at Ohio airport

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  266 words  |  Brenda Moya

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKRC) - A Spirit and a Delta aircraft collided at an airport in Ohio. It happened around 8 p.m. on Sunday at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland. According to WEWS-TV, citing a Spirit Airlines spokesperson, Spirit Airlines flight 655 was in the process of boarding at a gate when the wing tip of Delta Air Lines Flight DL2577 made contact with the aircraft. "Spirit Airlines flight 655 (CLE-LAX) was parked at the gate in Cleveland (CLE) and in the process of boarding when the wing tip of another airline’s aircraft made contact with our aircraft. [Read More]

Westmoreland Co. man arrested after stabbing mother while she slept

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  159 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Westmoreland County, PA — State police say a Westmoreland County man was arrested early Tuesday morning after troopers responded to a domestic disturbance and learned that the man had reportedly stabbed his own mother while she was sleeping. Troopers say Kort Noel Eckman, 45, of Hunker, Pa, was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other related offenses. Police say just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, troopers were dispatched to a residence along the 600 block of Armbrust-Hecla Road in Mount Pleasant Township for an active domestic situation. [Read More]

WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe with Nike

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  113 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — South Carolina women's basketball legend A'ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA MVP, is adding another accolade to her already long list of accomplishments. On Saturday, before her return to Colonial Life Arena, Wilson announcing she will release a signature shoe with Nike. Wilson's Nike A'ONE shoes will release in 2025. Wilson arrived to Colonial Life Arena with a shirt saying "Of course I have a shoe dot com. [Read More]

'It was a beatdown' Defendant of Quemahoning Twp. incident appears in court

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  245 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Somerset County, PA — It happened on March 12th of this year, when a group of people reportedly went to a house on plank road to retrieve their belongings from an ex's home. The preliminary hearing for Cameron Cinko and Jermaine Cook was held today in Boswell. Officials say the home belonged to Chris Jones and he was defending himself when he shot the defendant Cameron Cinko. Cinko faces assault and drug related charges, after police say they found suspected controlled substances in Cinko's pants pocket. [Read More]

Bald eagles in West Virginia welcome newborn chick

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  297 words  |  Brenda Moya

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (TND) — A pair of bald eagles in West Virginia has given birth to a baby eaglet, and the little one's first moments of life were caught on camera. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center's Eagle Cam, stationed high up in a tree in near Shepherdstown, has been observing the lives of the two eagles named Bella and Smitty. The proud new parents welcomed their eaglet Sunday afternoon after two days of rainy weather. [Read More]

Juneteenth celebrations continue in Johnstown as day becomes federal holiday

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  152 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Juneteenth celebrations continue in downtown Johnstown. June 19th, 1866 was the day when the last slaves in America were freed. And Thursday, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Organizers say the event is about love, education, unity and inclusion. They say it's important to share your heritage and history with others because racism is still an issue. Activities and events continue and run through Saturday in various locations around Johnstown. [Read More]