What's in a name? One state could replace 'offender' with 'justice-impacted individual'

 Posted on June 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  513 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

(TCS) — Illinois legislators are working to change the term "offender" to "justice impacted individual" in state law, a move Republicans say disrespects victims of violent crime. House Bill 4409 would add Illinois Department of Corrections representation to the Adult Redeploy Illinois oversight board, but it also changes the word "offender" to "justice-impacted individuals." Republicans on the Senate floor said the name change could cost taxpayers thousands of dollars. State Sen. [Read More]

Chick-fil-A announces first-ever spin on original chicken sandwich, new seasonal milkshake

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  239 words  |  Delta Gatti

UNDATED (WKRC) — Chick-fil-A announced its first-ever spin on the much-loved Original Chicken Sandwich, as well as a new seasonal milkshake. Starting August 28, guests will have the opportunity to experience the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich and the cool flavors of fall in Chick-fil-A's new Caramel Crumble Milkshake. According to Chick-fil-A, after over a year of experimenting with almost 30 sandwich options, the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich was selected to roll out nationally. [Read More]

Hollidaysburg Area School District goes virtual until 2021

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  412 words  |  Delta Gatti

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) -- Last week, the Hollidaysburg Area School District moved both its senior and junior high schools to virtual learning until December 1. But following a recent school board meeting, the entire district is going remote until at least early 2021. “We spoke with the school board and they were very open to hear what we were saying,” said Dr. Maureen Letcher, Hollidaysburg Area Senior High principal. “The same reason why we went completely remote until December 1 is the reason why we are extending it. [Read More]

one dead, one injured after vehicle accident in Berks County

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  187 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

State police are investigating after one person was pronounced dead as the result of a vehicle accident in Berks County Thursday evening, a press release states. According to state police, a 17-year-old male was traveling west on Old Route 22 in Upper Bern Township and approached another vehicle at a high rate of speed. A press release states that the 17-year-old attempted to pass the vehicle in a no-passing zone while traveling on a small hill. [Read More]

Penn State releases 2024 football schedule; will open season against West Virginia

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  141 words  |  Christie Applegate

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State has released its 2024 football schedule, which includes several new opponents as a result of the expansion of the Big Ten Conference. For the second year in a row, the Nittany Lions will begin their season with a renewal of an old rivalry as Penn State will travel to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers. Penn State will also welcome newcomers UCLA and Washington to Happy Valley. [Read More]

Steelers place LB Spillane on injury list; activate Ulysees Gilbert

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  64 words  |  Christie Applegate

by WJAC staff

Sat, December 12th 2020 at 4:17 PM

Updated Sat, December 12th 2020 at 4:21 PM

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 07: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team is sacked by Robert Spillane #41 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of their game at Heinz Field on December 07, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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Usher's ex-wife calls for Georgia's largest lake to be drained

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  299 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

ATLANTA (AP) — The ex-wife of R&B singer Usher is calling to drain Georgia's largest lake, where her son was fatally injured 11 years ago. Fashion designer Tameka Foster has collected more than 2,500 signatures for her online petition imploring officials to "drain, clean, and restore" Lake Sidney Lanier, to allow for safety improvements and the removal of hazardous debris and other obstructions. Kile Glover, her 11-year-old son with Bounce TV founder Ryan Glover, died in July 2012 after a personal watercraft struck the boy as he floated in an inner tube on the lake. [Read More]

Former Penn State frat house to provide home to university's veterans fraternity

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  304 words  |  Delta Gatti

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — For veterans going to college, affordable housing is usually a major issue. At Penn State, a former frat house is getting a new life in providing a home to the university's veterans fraternity. “As you can see, what the colors were kinda institutional in here and we’re repainting to give it a warmer feel for the veterans.” Bill McCamley has spent a good portion of his life in service to his country, and other veterans. [Read More]

Group of youth making beds for local kids

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  689 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) - A group of young people in Johnstown are spending their summer helping others through hands-on projects, while they improve their skills for the workforce. This Summer, they've joined forces with another program to make sure children in our area get a good night's sleep. Summer is here, a time to have fun and relax but a team of young adults in Johnstown are staying busy. They’re building their skills in a workforce development program calledJohnstown Youth Corps. [Read More]

Nearly 300 attend active shooter symposium at Jeff Tech

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  292 words  |  Delta Gatti

REYNOLDSVILLE, Pa. — Nearly 300 people attended an active shooter symposium in Jefferson County Monday. The event was presented by the Jefferson County Commissioners, Jefferson County Vocational Technical School and Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services. "We had about 250 sign-up," said Commissioner Jeff Pisarcik. "We have churches, libraries, schools and businesses in attendance." The presentation included comments from two speakers: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. James Warwick and Robert Winters of the U. [Read More]