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Altoonas Sherry Leighty story gets national attention; will air on TV series

Posted on April 11, 2024 | 2 minutes | 345 words | Christie Applegate

ALTOONA, Pa. – Altoona native Sherry Leighty disappeared in 1999, and after years of investigating, her family found answers. Their story has received national attention and will be airing on a series on TV this week. "Me, Sherry... my son, James, is on my lap, and her son, Travis, and her daughter, Kieran," Shelly Nagle said while looking at a family photo. It's supposed to be one the happiest times of the year, but for Nagle it's not. [Read More]

Governor Josh Shapiro delivers speech at IUP graduation

Posted on April 11, 2024 | 1 minutes | 152 words | Christie Applegate

Governor Josh Shapiro delivered a commencement address at IUP Saturday. Along with the thousands of graduating students at the Kovalchick Center and Athletic Complex, Governor Shapiro was conferred the degree of Doctor of Public Service. He used his time at the podium to address the challenges that students of this generation have faced, from the pandemic to various other hurdles. Shapiro said, “The class of 2024 has earned this impressive accomplishment in an extraordinary fashion. [Read More]

Internal document leak sheds light on how Google Search works

Posted on April 11, 2024 | 2 minutes | 239 words | Barrett Giampaolo

WASHINGTON (TND) — Aleak of 2,500 pages worth of internal company documents from Google appears to give some insight into how Google Search ranks websites. Getting on the first page of a Google search has the power to make or break the success of an organization. For decades companies, the news media, nonprofits, and politicians have spent millions, if not billions, to master Google aiming to get their product or message the most views. [Read More]

Johnstown Maps | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

Posted on April 11, 2024 | 1 minutes | 27 words | Merlyn Hunt

Johnstown Maps | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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Johnstown Northern Cambria Colts | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

Posted on April 11, 2024 | 1 minutes | 198 words | Christie Applegate

Johnstown Northern Cambria Colts | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 07:23:50 GMT (1717572230709) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 NORTHERN CAMBRIA COLTS hace 5 años 6 Sports Two-A-Days: Heritage ConferenceThe United Lions are coming off an impressive 2018 playoff run. The Lions reached the PIAA state quarterfinals, while in the midst of a 7-game winning streak. But, United is faced with the task of replacing 14 starters from last. [Read More]

DEP expert takes questions on biosolids usage in Benner Township

Posted on April 10, 2024 | 2 minutes | 252 words | Merlyn Hunt

BENNER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A Department of Environmental Protection expert was on hand Monday night at the Bellefonte Borough Council meeting. Geologist Mark Stevens was addressing concerns about biosolids being spread near their properties. Biosolids are treated sewage and can include human waste. It's causing a major debate in the area. The water authority is spreading it at Spicer Farm after receiving approval from the DEP. The concern many have is it running off into the well water community members use, making it unsafe to drink. [Read More]

Downtown Pittsburgh bridge closed indefinitely after fire

Posted on April 10, 2024 | 1 minutes | 88 words | Delta Gatti

PITTSBURGH - Officials say a major bridge into downtown Pittsburgh is closed after a fire that began on a construction tarp. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said the Liberty Bridge is closed indefinitely while state transportation inspectors examine the damage from a Friday afternoon blaze. Crews are conducting an $80 million reconstruction project on the bridge. A Transportation Department spokesman tells the paper the fire started in a tarp being used to control painting work and spread to nearby plastic pipes. [Read More]

Former Steelers LB Devin Bush signs 1-year deal with Seattle

Posted on April 10, 2024 | 1 minutes | 87 words | Barrett Giampaolo

According to reports from multiple NFL Insiders, Pittsburgh Steelers free agent linebacker Devin Bush is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. Bush was drafted in the first round of 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan. In four seasons with the Steelers, Bush played in 52 career games, starting 48 of them. He has two career interceptions, two forced fumbles, 13 pass defenses, 4 sacks and 286 total tackles. [Read More]

Johnstown Spotlight on America | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

Posted on April 10, 2024 | 1 minutes | 26 words | Delta Gatti

Johnstown Spotlight on America | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:25:43 GMT (1717583143160)

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Police seek suspects involved in Cambria Co. Dairy Queen burglary

Posted on April 10, 2024 | 1 minutes | 102 words | Barrett Giampaolo

EAST TAYLOR TWP, Pa. (WJAC) — State police are looking for two men who they say burglarized a Dairy Queen in East Taylor Township earlier this month. Police say the two men broke into the restaurant at 2026 William Penn Highway Feb. 17 around 3 a.m. and stole two cash registers, money, food and a television. Police say one of the men is black with a goatee and the other is white, was wearing eyeglasses and also had a goatee. [Read More]