6 tips for starting a workout routine at 50+

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  665 words  |  Brenda Moya

It’s never too late to start exercising. Maybe it hasn’t been a priority of yours, but eventually, a lack of movement will catch up with you. Regular activity is necessary to stay healthy and prevent common age-related maladies like heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. It also encourages healthy muscles, joints, and bones. We get it; if you’ve never exercised before, it can be hard to start. But studies have shown that just starting a workout routine later in life has a range of benefits, like boosting heart health. [Read More]

Former caregiver convicted of assault could go free after Superior Court decision

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  387 words  |  Brenda Moya

YORK COUNTY — A former York County caregiver convicted of assaulting a man with down syndrome may be off the hook. The Pennsylvania Superior Court determined his trial rights were violated. “Criminal defendants have rights,” said Brian McNeil, York County Public Defender’s Office. Call it a technicality or call it justice. But 65-year-old Albert Fraschetti, once convicted of indecent assault of a person with mental disability, might soon be free after a Pennsylvania Superior Court throws out his 2 1/2 to 5 year conviction. [Read More]

Many expected to flock to lakes this summer as weather heats up

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  440 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

HUNTINGDON CO., Pa. (WJAC) — It was only a month ago when Mother Nature had trouble letting go of winter. But now, as some sweltering weather's upon us and summer's coming up, many of you will head to the great outdoors. Saturday was our first taste of summer, and after such a long winter, folks at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County were pumped to get some sun and fresh air. [Read More]

Student fatally shot by another student outside Pittsburgh school

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  198 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A student shot and killed another student early Wednesday outside a school in Pittsburgh, authorities said. The alleged shooter was soon captured after a foot chase. The ages of the students involved were not immediately clear. According to the city school district’s website, Oliver Citywide Academy is a full-time special education center serving grades 3-12. It wasn’t immediately clear what spurred the shooting, which The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said happened around 7:25 a. [Read More]

Trooper honored with award for inspirational recovery from Lewistown shootout

 Posted on June 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  225 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Pennsylvania State Police Troop G honored Lt. James Wagner Wednesday for his heroic actions last year on June 17 in Lewistown, when he confronted an armed individual who fired shots at patrol vehicles parked outside the Lewistown barracks. Lt. Wagner was critically injured and Trooper Jacques Rougeau was killed by the gunman. Lt. Wagner was presented with a newly commissioned service ribbon, known as the Lewistown Service Award, for his exemplary actions and sacrifice that day. [Read More]

Altoona Curve receive invite to MLB's new player development system

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  139 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — The Altoona Curve have reportedly received an invitation to be part of the MLB's newest player development system, according to a release, and would remain the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was first reported nearly one year ago that Major League Baseball had a new proposal in the works that would eliminate 40 minor league teams and would restructure the league based upon geography. [Read More]

Biden urges Americans to watch more women's sports: 'Not just during championships'

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  382 words  |  Brenda Moya

WASHINGTON (TND) — President Joe Biden on Friday urged more Americans to watch women’s sports. His comments follow the highly anticipated home debut of first overall WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark on Thursday. Over 13,000 people attended that game, a huge increase from the 2023 regular season average of 4,000. As a nation, we need to support women’s sports by showing up in person and watching on TV – with more sponsorships and programming,” Biden said. [Read More]

Cambria Co. chief detective suspended, charged for domestic violence

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  306 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

UPDATE | EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities are releasing new details about what led to charges being filed against Cambria County's chief detective Kristy Freoni over the weekend. According to the affidavit, Richland Police were dispatched to Freoni's home, located along Old Farm Lane, early Sunday morning for a report of a physical domestic disturbance. Police say Freoni told officers that she and the male victim had returned home from a concert at the Johnstown War Memorial, where both of them had been " [Read More]

East Taylor Volunteer Fire Company celebrates new ambulance in 1972

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  145 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

It’s the 75th Anniversary of 6 News and we’re looking back at stories we’ve covered in our 75 years of being on the air. This week we revisit the time a local ambulance service showed off a new piece of equipment. First responders like to celebrate when they get equipment upgrades. This was the case for Cambria County’s East Taylor Volunteer Fire Company in 1972. Cold weather and blowing snow couldn’t stop them from getting the keys to their new ambulance. [Read More]

Pirates manager Shelton receives contract extension

 Posted on June 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  70 words  |  Delta Gatti

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Manager Derek Shelton’s contract was extended by the Pittsburgh Pirates after the team’s 14-7 start its best since 1992.

Shelton’s contract was set to expire after this season. The Pirates announced the new deal Saturday but did not specify a length.

“It shows what we’re doing and how we’re doing it is working,” Shelton said.

Shelton entered the season with a 142-242 record over three years.

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