A history of the renowned K4 steam locomotive, soon to be restored in Altoona

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  244 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — In a time when themes of remerging, resurging and returning to normal are in the forefront, what emerged just over 100 years ago in Blair County set a new normal in train travel: The K4 locomotive. “They were used on mainline passenger services,” explained Andrew Brumbaugh with the Railroaders Museum. “If you were going to travel on the Pennsylvania railroad, odds are your train was pulled by a K4 engine. [Read More]

Cameron Co. Fair scheduled to begin Monday

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  63 words  |  Brenda Moya

CAMERON CO, Pa (WJAC) — The Cameron County Fair is officially kicking off this Monday in Emporium.

It will begin with a tractor-trailer parade through downtown at 5 p.m., followed by the opening ceremony at the fairgrounds at 6 p.m.

There will be live music and other activities for families to enjoy.

Organizers say opening night will be "emergency volunteer appreciation night."

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India train crash kills over 280, injures 900 in one of nation's worst rail disasters

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1034 words  |  Christie Applegate

BALASORE, India (AP) — Rescuers found no more survivors in the overturned and mangled wreckage of two passenger trains that derailed in eastern India, killing more than 280 people and injuring hundreds in one of the country's deadliest rail crashes in decades, officials said Saturday. Chaotic scenes erupted on Friday night as rescuers climbed atop the wrecked trains to break open doors and windows using cutting torches. The death toll rose steadily throughout the night. [Read More]

Local group organizes St. Patrick's Day pool tournament for special needs individuals

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  179 words  |  Brenda Moya

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A pool tournament, hosted by a group that works with people with special needs, was held Sunday in Cambria County. The tournament was held at Mully's Billiards, located along Scalp Avenue in Johnstown, and was hosted by the organization Crossroads to Independence. Competitors were dressed in green for Saint Patrick’s Day as they moved from table to table for a skills competition. Organizers set up shots, some at difficult angles or trick shots, and gave the competitors a few attempts to make the shot. [Read More]

Man sentenced up to 7 years in prison after death of Westmont woman

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  120 words  |  Delta Gatti

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Marcus Taczanowsky was sentenced Tuesday to 39-84 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and simple assault related charges after the death of Jessie Gordon. The prosecution asked for consecutive sentences. Taczanowsky pleaded guilty in January to multiple charges. He will also have to pay $3,500 in fees. Gordon was found unresponsive in her Westmont home in November 2017. The 34-year old-old was taken to the hospital and remained on life support for about a week before she died. [Read More]

Wal-Mart adding winery to Richland Township store

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  260 words  |  Christie Applegate

CURWENSVILLE - A Clearfield County winery that's teamed up with a retail giant will soon be making its way to Cambria County. Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery will be opening a store inside Wal-Mart in Johnstown, Richland Township. Owner Kenn Starr said he learned the art of making wine by his father's side in 1952. Over the past three years, his small winery nestled in the town of Curwensville on Bailey Road has been expanding into the large retailer. [Read More]

'It's a blessing:' Johnstown man paints house & pet portraits as holiday gifts

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  498 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Alan Rauch of Johnstown spends his days making his visions come to life. "It's exciting to wake up in the morning and think about, 'Well, I have this great idea that I want to put on canvas.' That happens to me almost every day," he told 6 News. Over the last few months, Alan has been busy painting house and pet portraits, which many people have been ordering as Christmas gifts. [Read More]

New Meadows custard shop opening on Scalp Ave

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  444 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

GEISTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — A sweet treat is coming to the Geistown area of Johnstown. On Monday morning, The Meadows on Scalp Avenue in Johnstown will open its doors to the public. But before then, friends and family celebrated the hard work it took to get here. "Today is to celebrate everyone in the process, family, friends, contractors, that helped us out through this process and make it happen in Johnstown. [Read More]

PA Turnpike Closure Problematic for Truck Drivers Unable to Travel for Five Hours

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  243 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa — Earlier today, a tractor trailer rolled over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near mile marker 130...which caused the roadway to be closed between Breezewood in Bedford County to New Stanton in Westmoreland County...a span of nearly 90 miles. Both sides of the turnpike reopened shortly after 2 p.m. Monday afternoon after being closed for approximately five hours. That caused huge problems for truck drivers like Dave Maze. [Read More]

Pennsylvania lumberjack championships wrap up

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  142 words  |  Christie Applegate

Organizers of the Pennsylvania Lumberjack Championships said the event is the largest competition of its kind in the state. They said in the three days of competition, Friday through Sunday, about $20,000 in prizes were handed out, along with a few U.S. title events. "It's a very well-known show within the lumberjack community," President and founder of the Pennsylvania Lumberjack Championships said. "A lot of them vote it as their favorite show. [Read More]