Family, friends gather to remember 10-year-old boy who died after being pulled from Stonycreek River

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  116 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday evening for the 10-year-old boy that accidentally drowned in the Stonycreek River this past weekend. Dozens of people showed up to rememberDakota Locher after authorities say he reportedly fell into the river trying to retrieve a lost toy. “Dakota was a good boy. He loved God, and mostly, when I would tell him something he would do it. But this time they just wanted to have a good time, I guess. [Read More]

New upgrades coming to Altoonas Prospect Park

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  370 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — An Altoona park is getting an upgrade to let people of all abilities feel more welcome. "Parents want to bring their children to the parks. Like my daughter-in-law with Miles. Her friends might want to come to the park, but Miles isn't able to participate," said Penny Brunner, Smiles for Miles organizer. Brunner’s grandson is the inspiration for her charity, Smiles for Miles. She said children with disabilities are often left out during trips to the park. [Read More]

Penn State arrives in Atlanta for Peach Bowl

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  148 words  |  Delta Gatti

The Penn State Nittany Lions arrived in Atlanta, GA Saturday afternoon ahead of their matchup against Ole Miss in the 56th annual Peach Bowl, according to a press release. Penn State ranked at number 10 in the AP college football poll while Ole Miss ranked at number 11. The event will be held at noon December 30 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium and will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN. The press release states that it will represent the first-ever trip to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl for the Nittany Lions and their first meeting with Ole Miss. [Read More]

Peyton Manning vs Cam Newton

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  163 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

The Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos go head to head for Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California on Sunday but the quarterback matchup alone has been buzzing all over the internet. 26-year-old Newton was in 4th grade when 39-year-old Manning entered the NFL but that doesn't mean he doesn't have experience. The former Auburn star could become the first quarterback and second player to win a Heisman Trophy, college football national championship, NFL MVP award and earn a Super Bowl ring. [Read More]

Woman forces cousins to have sex while she watches in Lancaster Co., police say

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  302 words  |  Delta Gatti

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A woman is in custody after allegedly forcing two children to inappropriately interact with each other numerous times. Court documents show that Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Lancaster interviewed the female victim in 2019 who stated the incidents occurred while she was between the ages of 3 and 5. The young girl stated that a woman named "Kelly" would force her and her cousin to take their clothes off and touch each other inappropriately. [Read More]

Anti-Israel protesters vandalize WWI memorial in New York, mayor says

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  681 words  |  Christie Applegate

NEW YORK (TND) — A $15,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of anti-Israel protesters who police said vandalized a World War I memorial in New York. Mayor Eric Adams said he is putting up $5,000 of his own money, while Crime Stoppers announced they are contributing $10,000. Adams, along with police, said the 107th Infantry Memorial in Central Park was defaced. He described the vandals as " [Read More]

DuBois Area School District proposing closure of 3 elementary schools

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  329 words  |  Christie Applegate

DUBOIS - In two weeks, the DuBois Area School Board will make a final decision on whether or not to close three of its seven elementary schools. The board has been discussing the possibility of closing Penfield, Sykesville and Luthersburg elementary schools for the 2017-18 school year since last year. If the board would ultimately choose to close the three schools, Penfield students would be integrated between Oklahoma and Juniata elementary schools in DuBois; Sykesville students into C. [Read More]

James Franklin hires new offensive line coach

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  68 words  |  Christie Applegate

STATE COLLEGE---Former offensive line coach Herb Hand left Penn State for Auburn Monday. James Franklin didn't waste any time hiring his replacement.

Franklin hired Matt Limegrover Wednesday, the former offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Minnesota. He also served as the assistant head coach under former Gophers coach Jerry Kill the past two seasons.

Limegrover, a Pittsburgh Central Catholic graduate, has 25 years of coaching experience.

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Richland Cinemas shows off new 3-D technology

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  165 words  |  Christie Applegate

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — In Cambria County Wednesday, Richland Cinemas tested out new 3-D technology. Owner Ed Troll says new digital projectors will be able to show films at a higher frame rate, which will catch up with the cameras being used to shoot the films. Frames will go from 24 to 48 frames a second, which brings in a greater depth of field for the viewers eyes. He says the higher the frame rate, the more real the image appears. [Read More]

Roof Garden Tractor Buddies perform in Stoystown

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  256 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

The Roof Garden Tractor Buddies impressed crowds in the Stoystown Lions Club with their square dancing routines on Sunday. Though things turned to a more serious note as prior to their performance, the tractor buddies held a moment of silence for their 3 members that passed this year - Wayne Yoder, Harry Rhoads, and Larry Frazier. The tractors displayed black flags to honor their late members. However, Bill Blough, the founder of the group is not losing hope as more and more young people flock to join in on the dancing. [Read More]