Boalsburg honors Memorial Day founders, keeps 160-year tradition alive

 Posted on June 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  319 words  |  Delta Gatti

Boalsburg honors Memorial Day founders, keeps 160-year tradition alive by Zac Kaye Tuesday, May 28th 2024thumb_75405.png Boalsburg is known as the ‘birthplace of Memorial Day,’ and members of the Boalsburg Memorial Day committee say the holiday brings the whole community together. ADVERTISEMENT Emma Hunter, Sophie Keller, and Elizabeth Myers began the tradition of decorating soldiers’ graves in Boalsburg in 1864. The co-chair of the Memorial Day committee Annette Yorks says that these women started the tradition, and the town has kept it going strong for the last 160 years. [Read More]

Dam repairs, upgrades underway at Raystown Lake

 Posted on June 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  147 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — In Huntingdon County, underwater and surface work on portions of Raystown Dam's water release mechanisms began Monday. The equipment being repaired controls how much water is sent downstream to prevent flooding of homes and businesses around the lake. The area of the lake downstream from mile marker 1 is now closed to all boat traffic to allow for the repairs. The closure is expected to be in place through the end of October. [Read More]

Memorial Day events happening across the region

 Posted on June 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  411 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

It's Memorial Day, a day where America pauses to remember it's fallen veterans. There are several events across the region planned for today: BEDFORD COUNTY Parade in Pavia begins at 9:00 AM. Service at Mount Zion Reformed ChurchBLAIR COUNTY Parade in Tyrone at 10:00 AM. Parade will start forming at 9:00 AM. Begins at the intersection of 15th St. and Lincoln Ave. Altoona Memorial Day Parade begins at 10:00 AM. [Read More]

Petersburg installs new welcome signs to celebrate anniversary of town's founding

 Posted on June 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  93 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

HUNTINGDON CO, Pa (WJAC) — There are new welcome signs in Petersburg, Huntingdon County, that were put up by volunteers over the weekend. One sign is located on the north side of town, just south of the Juniata Valley Center, while the other one can be found on the west end of town by the Shavers Creek Bridge. The signs are in memory of two Juniata Valley area educators, with roots in Petersburg Borough, Sara Kocher-LaPorte and James Davis. [Read More]

Tennessee lingerie looter locked up for stealing house key of woman who rejected romance

 Posted on June 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  406 words  |  Delta Gatti

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WTVC) — Warning: Viewers may find the details of this story disturbing. A 40-year-old man from Chattanooga who stole a house key to get access to the underwear of a woman who rejected his romantic advances is now under lock and key. A jury in Catoosa County, Georgia convicted 40-year-old Ruben Santos back in March. Santos was a longtime family friend of the victim, a 25-year-old woman, according to a release from Lookout Mountain Judicial District Attorney Clayton Fuller. [Read More]

Clearfield man blamed other individual after shooting himself in the leg, police say

 Posted on June 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  182 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Clearfield Regional Police Department say a man is behind bars after he allegedly shot himself over the weekend and tried to blame the incident on another individual. Police say early Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to Penn Highlands Clearfield for reports of a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Authorities identified the man as 34-year-old Brandon Hutson Sr., of Clearfield. [Read More]

CV honors longtime girls' basketball coach who is retiring at season's end

 Posted on June 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  74 words  |  Brenda Moya

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Conemaugh Valley varsity girls' basketball coach Teri Cruse was honored Wednesday night prior to the Blue Jays' matchup against Ferndale. Coach Cruse, who is retiring at season's end, was recognized during pregame ceremonies with approximately 30 former players in attendance. As for the game itself, the Lady Jays led by 16 at halftime and went on to defeat the Lady Jackets 58-37, handing Coach Cruse her 271st career win. [Read More]

DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic

 Posted on June 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  126 words  |  Delta Gatti

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic at Fenway Park. Linus Ullmark made 25 saves for Boston, which is 8-0-3 in its last 11 games. As the `home' team, the Bruins improved their home record to 19-0-3 this season. Kasperi Kapanen scored for the Penguins and Casey DeSmith made 19 saves in relief of Tristan Jarry, who left with an apparent injury late in the first period. [Read More]

GJCTC to receive $200K grant for new teaching model

 Posted on June 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  97 words  |  Christie Applegate

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday that the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center was approved for $200,000 in funding for its innovative workforce teaching model. The governor says the model called "Learn where you will Earn" helps students apply skills learned in a business setting in the classroom. Students in the program learn advanced manufacturing processes, and it offers a pathway to the required certification for employment and potential job placement for graduates. [Read More]

Penn State names former Boston College AD as university's next Athletic Director

 Posted on June 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  333 words  |  Christie Applegate

State College, PA (WJAC) — Penn State announced its new Athletic Director at a press conference Friday morning. ADVERTISEMENT According to a release, former Director of Athletics at Boston College Patrick Kraft will assume the role following the retirement of Sandy Barbour. Read MoreThe university announced Barbour's retirement last month, and Kraft is slated to take over beginning July 1. I am thrilled to welcome Pat Kraft and his family — Betsy, Annabelle and Joseph — to the Penn State family. [Read More]