Additional flight to Pittsburgh coming to DuBois Regional Airport

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  171 words  |  Christie Applegate

REYNOLDSVILLE - An additional flight to Pittsburgh International Airport from Jefferson County will soon be available for passengers. Southern Airways announced it'll be adding a midday flight to Pittsburgh from DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) starting Thursday. Airport Manager Bob Shaffer said there will now be flights to Pittsburgh every two hours on weekdays. Shaffer said the change was made due to feedback from flyers and hopes it will help increase ridership. [Read More]

Altoona church confirms 'some' positive cases; moves to remote services

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  115 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with the First Church of Christ in Altoona confirmed Thursday that there have been "some" positive cases of COVID-19 reported within the church congregation in the past week. The church says that due to the increase in cases, it will be hosting virtual services for "at least" the next two weeks. Church officials say that they encourage their staff and congregation to follow all guidelines, including mask-wearing and social distancing, and that the church's main priority is to keep its congregation safe. [Read More]

Former Cambria County employee files suit against county, claims retaliation

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  344 words  |  Delta Gatti

EBENSBURG, Pa. - A former employee of the Cambria County Coroner's Office has filed a lawsuit against the county and the coroner's office, claiming she was retaliated against for filing a sexual harassment complaint against Coroner Jeff Lees. Attorneys for Stacie Holsinger filed the suit in the U.S District Court of Western Pennsylvania Friday. According to the complaint, Holsinger was hired by former county Coroner Dennis Kwiatkowski on July 16, 2012, as the Executive Assistant to the Coroner. [Read More]

Johnstown Hurricane Tracker | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  29 words  |  Brenda Moya

Johnstown Hurricane Tracker | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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Johnstown man accused of stealing over $30K worth of narcotics from local pharmacy enters plea

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  230 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a Johnstown area man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of drugs from a local pharmacy has entered a guilty plea in the case. Officials say Matthew Miller appeared in court last week where he reportedly pleaded guilty to one felony count of obtaining possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation. Police charged Miller in 2022 after he reportedly admitted to stealing over $30,000 worth of narcotics from the Martella's Pharmacy location, where he was previously employed. [Read More]

'A unique environment:' Small College WS returns to DuBois; organizers discuss impact

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  383 words  |  Brenda Moya

DUBOIS, Pa (WJAC) — This week, twenty college baseball and softball teams will compete in a four-day tournament within the city of DuBois in hopes of beating teams from all across the country. Officials say the tournament's impact extends beyond the field. Hundreds of baseball and softball players have descended on DuBois to participate in the Small College World series. "It's just it's a really unique environment. It's one of the benefits of being able to come into a small town and host a huge event,” says USCAA Chief Operating Officer BJ Bertges. [Read More]

'Extremely dangerous' suspect sought in death of Baltimore tech CEO

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  235 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a person that they are calling an "armed and dangerous" man for the murder of a Baltimore tech CEO. Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, is accused of first-degree murder, assault and reckless endangerment in the death of Pava LaPere. ALSO READ | Baltimore homicide victim Pava LaPere was CEO and founder of software company LaPere, 26, was found beaten to death at her apartment building on the 300 block of West Franklin Street in the Bromo Arts District. [Read More]

Clearfield Fire Department receives 25 new MSA air packs

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  246 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CLEARFIELD, Pa. - Clearfield Fire Department members received 25 new state-of-the-art MSA air packs that cost nearly $150,000, officials said. Officials said the air packs are powered by rechargeable batteries and have several warning systems to indicate lack of motion, high temperature and air consumption. There are also two other methods to monitor when the air is running low. "Borough residents can be sure this is an investment in safety and protection for our firefighters and their properties. [Read More]

Man arrested for 2016 murder of Centre Co. woman brought back to Pa, court docs show

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  197 words  |  Delta Gatti

CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — According to court documents, the man arrested earlier this month for the murder of a Centre County woman in 2016 has been brought back to Pennsylvania. Officials say 35-year-old Christopher Kowalski, who was arrested in South Carolina for the murder of Jean Tuggy, was jailed in Centre County Prison Saturday. Authorities arrested Kowalski in early February in South Carolina, after he confessed to her murder. [Read More]

University of Pittsburgh student found dead on dormitory roof

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  27 words  |  Christie Applegate

University of Pittsburgh student found dead on dormitory roof

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:45 GMT (1717581645839)

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