Gov. Wolf announces $2M state investment for Gautier plant

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  345 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN – Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday announced a $2 million state investment that will support the construction of a plate mill at Gautier Specialty Metals and Gautier Steel in Cambria County. The mill on Clinton Street will produce non-aerospace titanium for the United States Department of Defense and other markets. “I am proud to be here to announce the commonwealth’s investment in this important project that will expand manufacturing right here in Cambria County,” Wolf said. [Read More]

Maui sues cell carriers over wildfire warning alerts that were never received

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  496 words  |  Christie Applegate

HONOLULU (AP) — Had emergency responders known about widespread cellphone outages during the height of last summer's deadly Maui wildfires, they would have used other methods to warn about the disaster, county officials said in a lawsuit. Alerts the county sent to cellphones warning people to immediately evacuate were never received, unbeknownst to the county, the lawsuit said. Maui officials failed to activate sirens that would have warned the entire population of the approaching flames. [Read More]

Steelers trim roster to 53; TE Zach Gentry among notable cuts

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  116 words  |  Christie Applegate

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially revealed their initial 53-man roster for the 2023 NFL season. Teams around the league had until 4 p.m. Tuesday to make the necessary roster moves. Among the Steelers' notable roster cuts includes the release of tight end Zach Gentry. Gentry was drafted by Pittsburgh in the 5th round of the 2019 draft. He has played in 40 career games with the Steelers, recording 39 receptions for 303 yards. [Read More]

'Shazam!' star Zachary Levi agrees Pfizer is 'real danger' to the world, stirring controversy

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  32 words  |  Brenda Moya

'Shazam!' star Zachary Levi agrees Pfizer is 'real danger' to the world, stirring controversy

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Assault charges against Johnstown massage therapist withdrawn

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  44 words  |  Brenda Moya

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A Johnstown massage therapist accused of assaulting one of his clients pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct Wednesday, a lesser charge than he was previously facing. (WJAC)

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Brock Owens

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  132 words  |  Brenda Moya

Multimedia Journalist Brock is very excited to begin his career at his hometown station. He was brought on as a Multimedia Journalist in January 2023. Brock has called Johnstown home since he was seven years old. He is a graduate of Richland High School. After high school, Brock majored in Sports Media at Waynesburg University, where he graduated in December 2022. He spent the summer of 2021 as a content creation intern for the Johnstown Mill Rats in the team’s inaugural season. [Read More]

DuBois Walmart to begin selling beer, wine

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Brenda Moya

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Family Services Inc. hosts annual 'Day of Giving' event

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  110 words  |  Delta Gatti

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Family Services Inc., along with radio station WRTA-FM, held their 10th annual “Drive-by Day of Giving” on Friday at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Union Avenue in Altoona. Family Services runs several community service organizations, such as domestic violence and sexual assault support, and homeless assistance. "The money that is raised today, none of it goes to overhead, none of it goes to operating expenses, it all goes back to families in the community,” said Lisa Hann, executive director of Family Services, Inc. [Read More]

Pennsylvania woman dies after being hit by car in Myrtle Beach

 Posted on May 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  91 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A pedestrian is dead after a crash on the corner of Kings Highway and 70th Avenue North, according to Myrtle Beach Police Dept. spokesperson Gretchen Kalar. Police responded to the call around 9:20 p.m. Monday. Rebecca Latuch, 49, of Somerset, PA died at the scene of her injures, according to Horry County Coroner Tamara Willard. TOP STORY: Police: 2 detained after robbery near CCU, crashed car on Hwy 501 [Read More]

Annual charity hockey game aims to support Blair County family services

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  124 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Organizers say the Altoona police and fire department have had a long running rivalry on the ice. Each year the departments play one another in a hockey game to raise money for various charities. Proceeds from this year's Guns vs. Hoses event are going to Blair Family Services Inc. The organization runs several shelters within the city and provides services for victims of crimes including rape and domestic violence. [Read More]