Women no longer required to message first on dating app Bumble

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  352 words  |  Delta Gatti

WASHINGTON (TND) — The popular dating service Bumble will no longer require its female users to make the first move in heterosexual relationships, a company spokesperson told The National Desk (TND). Bumble has earned a reputation for putting women in control of the dating scene by only allowing female users to start conversations with matches. Its website says this decision was intended to move away from “old-fashioned power dynamics” while “encouraging equality from the start. [Read More]

Johnstown food distributor offers drive-thru grocery pick up

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  436 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Local businesses are continuing to find new ways to keep their operations running during these unprecedented times. Tony Sunseri Wholesale, a food distributor in Johnstown is known for their fresh produce. During the pandemic, they have started offering drive-thru grocery pick up. And the response is beyond what employees imagined. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing businesses to find new ways to operate in the wave of social distancing and closures. [Read More]

Lackawanna State Park

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  189 words  |  Brenda Moya

Looking for some outdoor adventure? Lackawanna State Park has fun for the whole family. Some popular activities are: Picnicking: Enjoy one of the pavilions that overlook the lake. Grills are available throughout the area Boating: On the 198-acre Lackawanna Lake, you will see many people canoeing, kayaking and rowing. Don’t have your own? Boat rentals are available at the boat concession near the swimming area. Fishing- Some common fish are: trout, muskellunge, walleye, channel catfish, bullhead, pickerel and large-mouth bass. [Read More]

Massachusetts man reported missing in Puerto Rico found dead: reports

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  116 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — The Massachusetts man reported missing while on a trip to Puerto Rico was found dead on Friday, Telemundo Puerto Rico reported. The family of 28-year-old Alex DaLomba Tavares said he was reported missing Wednesday night. Tavares, of New Bedford, was in Puerto Rico with his girlfriend. According to Telemundo, Tavares’ body was found on the banks of the Culebrinas River and was identified by his girlfriend. [Read More]

Meyersdale, Central claim state baseball championships

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  113 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

UNIVERSITY PARK - Two local teams claimed state championships Thursday at Penn State University’s Medlar Field. Meyersdale defeated Clarion 2-0 in the PIAA Class A title game and Central triumphed over Holy Redeemer 8-3 in the Class AAA championship. For Meyersdale, winning pitcher Riley Christner struck out 12 batters for the Red Raiders, who finished the season 21-6. Meyersdale lost to Vincentian Academy in last year’s title game. Central capped off its season with the first ever state baseball championship for the school, as the Dragons jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second inning and held on for the win. [Read More]

PA Turnpike Commission hosting public online meeting to discuss changes

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  283 words  |  Christie Applegate

(WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is hosting an interactive online meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, to discuss some changes happening this month. According to a press release from the PA Turnpike Commission, Oct. 27 marks the start of cashless tolling in certain locations. The change will go into effect at the interchange in Lawrence County near the Ohio border and on PA Turnpike 66 in Westmoreland County. Drivers on the Turnpike will no longer have to stop to pay their toll but will instead pay through the PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE system. [Read More]

SFU men fall to Mount St. Mary's

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  89 words  |  Brenda Moya

LORETTO -- Damian Chong Qui and Deandre Thomas scored 16 points apiece as Mount St. Mary's beat St. Francis (Pa.) 72-65 in overtime. Chong Qui forced the extra session with a long 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds left. Josh Reaves added 13 points, and Malik Jefferson and Nana Opoku each had 10 for Mount St. Mary's. Jefferson posted 12 rebounds and Thomas had seven rebounds. Ronell Giles Jr. had 14 points for the Red Flash. [Read More]

Bedford County program's 2023 class raising money to restore 'iconic' landmark

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  179 words  |  Delta Gatti

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — The 2023 Leadership Bedford County Class has selected to restore the iconic Route 30 Coffee Pot as its class project. The structure, which began its existence 100 years ago as a restaurant/bar, sits at the entrance of the Bedford County Fairgrounds. The class is currently in the fundraising phase of the project, and they anticipate it will cost around $50,000 to complete. Each year, thousands of people visit the coffee pot. [Read More]

Construction on Hinkston Run Road to begin Monday

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  120 words  |  Brenda Moya

EAST TAYLOR TOWNSHIP, Pa (WJAC) — The road leading back to the Hinkston Run Dam in East Taylor township will be repaved beginning Monday. Officials say it will take about three weeks to mill, slope and repave the two-mile-long road. Several pot holes along the road will also be filled. They say this construction will make it easier to bring vehicles and trailers back to the boat ramp. “They’ll still be able to access everything here. [Read More]

Former Steelers coach Cowher elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  221 words  |  Delta Gatti

CANTON, Ohio — Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher will be immortalized forever in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Super Bowl-winning coach was told by the Hall’s President & CEO David Baker during Saturday's broadcast of The NFL Today, where Cowher has worked since retiring from coaching, that he was selected as a member of the Centennial Slate for the Class of 2020. The special expanded class is being selected as part of the National Football League's 100th season. [Read More]