Johnstown restaurant changes operations, continues to keep servers working even with close

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  282 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

As restaurants across the state are changing their operations to only takeout and delivery meals, one restaurant in Cambria County is vowing to keep its servers on staff. Nyko's on Scalp Avenue in Johnstown has decided to make a few changes to get through this tough time. This comes after Gov. Tom Wolf announced the closure of all sit-down restaurants because of COVID-19 concerns. “We always offer takeout. I think the hardest part is the fact that our employees who depend on us for our income is the servers. [Read More]

Members of PA fire & EMS caucus tour local fire stations

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  114 words  |  Christie Applegate

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Lawmakers from across the state visited some fire departments in our region on Monday. The visit was organized by the "Bipartisan Fire and EMS Caucus" which aims to address issues and solutions to support first responders across the Commonwealth. Members of the caucus plan to tour fire departments across the state to identify issues affecting them. Local representative Jim Rigby volunteered to host the first one. [Read More]

Penguins Re-Sign Jake Guentzel to a Five-Year, $30 Million Contract Extension

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  476 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Jake Guentzel to a five-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford. The deal begins with the 2019-20 season and runs through the 2023-24 campaign, and it carries an average annual value of $6 million. “Jake established himself as an impact player for our team from the beginning, especially during 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs,” Rutherford said. [Read More]

Two shot to death inside of Harrisburg home

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  715 words  |  Delta Gatti

Harrisburg, PA — Update: Despite the latest spat of violence, Harrisburg city leaders are vowing to continue the fight. However, the mayor and police commissioner are pleading with the public for help. A violent weekend, with four separate gun incidents leading to three people dead and four others shot, in just 48 hours. “Change needs to happen,” said Mayor Wanda Williams, (D) Harrisburg. Changing the culture in the Capital city. With gun violence on the rise, Harrisburg leaders and community members are looking for answers. [Read More]

Boeing 737 skids off runway in Dakar, sparking fire and injuring 10

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  435 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A Boeing 737-300 plane carrying 85 people skidded off a runway at the airport in Senegal's capital, injuring 10 people, according to the transport minister, an airline safety group and footage from a passenger that showed the aircraft on fire. "Our plane just caught fire," wrote Malian musician Cheick Siriman Sissoko in a post on Facebook that showed passengers jumping down the emergency slides at night as flames engulfed one side of the aircraft at the airport in Dakar. [Read More]

Cincinnati family honors late mother by creating care packages for chemotherapy patients

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  318 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A local family honored their mother’s battle with cancer by giving out free care packages. They collected comfort items and delivered them to others undergoing chemotherapy. Mother’s Day now has a different meaning for the Sunday family. Their mom Teri died of metastatic breast cancer in 2021. The family said she always had her chemo bag to make things easier. "She didn't receive it from anybody. She got a bag, a tote that she had herself, and she made up her own bag. [Read More]

Geisinger Opens First 65-Forward Senior Care Facility in Centre Region, The Eighth Overall

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  348 words  |  Christie Applegate

Geisinger Health System opened seven 65-Forward senior care centers over the course of the last two years. This week, they opened their eighth such facility, and the first in our viewing area. The $2.6 million State College facility gathers doctors with multiple specialties in senior careand puts them all under one roof. With the hefty two-plus million-dollar price tag, Geisinger went all-in to give patients the best experience possible. “We want them to have the vip service that they deserve, and it’s a one-stop-shop, and it’s not just for their health; its the whole holistic approach to, better, better care, a better lifestyle," [Read More]

Indianapolis 500 starts after 4-hour rain delay

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  551 words  |  Christie Applegate

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 started Sunday after a rain delay of four hours with NASCAR star Kyle Larson still at the track and in the race. Larson is trying to run “The Double” and compete in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But the weather in Indianapolis on Sunday put a year's worth of planning in jeopardy when a strong band of thunderstorms swept through Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of pre-race festivities. [Read More]

Teen finds child porn glued to playground slide

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  223 words  |  Brenda Moya

PUYALLUP, Wash. (KOMO) - A teenager says someone glued child pornography to the inside of a playground's slide in Puyallup, Washington, and police are trying to find out who would do such a thing. A 16-year-old made the disturbing discovery at Bradley Lake Park Friday afternoon. Police said it was a collage of child porn on a piece of paper glued to the inside of the slide. “I got petrified after seeing it because knowing that I have a 4-year-old niece and we were here playing with her,” said Brandon, who didn’t want to share his last name. [Read More]

Torrential rain leads to flooding and road washouts in western Maine

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  29 words  |  Brenda Moya

Torrential rain leads to flooding and road washouts in western Maine

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