Rudy Giuliani claims free speech violation after WABC Radio show cancellation

 Posted on June 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  623 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani responded Friday to a report he's been suspended from WABC Radio — and had his daily show canceled — over his violation of a ban on discussingdiscredited 2020 election claims, saying the station's ban is overly broad and "a clear violation of free speech." Giuliani issued a statement saying he had heard of WABC Radio owner John Catsimatidis' decision through "a leak" to The New York Times. [Read More]

A potent weapon in the fight against opioid overdose deaths

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  309 words  |  Brenda Moya

Johnstown, Pa — According to the Washington Post, there was more than 100,000 drug overdose deaths reported in the United States last year. Since then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nasal spray – in an effort to help curb the opioid epidemic. The new medicine is called Opvee – an official 6 News spoke with compared this new drug to Narcan. “There is a new tool on our arsenal against the opioid overdose epidemic,” said Jerome Adams, the former U. [Read More]

First Friday in Downtown State College Brings the Holiday Spirit a Few Weeks Early

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  104 words  |  Brenda Moya

STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — State College had their December First Friday downtown this evening, featuring a number of fun attractions and opportunities. Many galleries and shops had special, later hours to accommodate visitors, with some discounts available at certain places too. To add to the family fun, tonight and on Saturday, there are free trolley rides going around the town, with a couple of stops to hop on and off. [Read More]

Penn State's Stevens gets invite to NBA Draft Combine

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  324 words  |  Christie Applegate

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State forward and two-time All-Big Ten first-team selection Lamar Stevens has received an invitation to participate in the 2020 NBA Draft Combine. Approximately 100 players were on the list of invitees with dates and details for the annual event to be determined. The 2020 NBA Draft was moved from its traditional June date to Thursday, Oct. 15. “I’ve been blessed to be able to play this great game and grateful for the support of so many people, especially my family and coaches,” said Lamar Stevens. [Read More]

Pitt RB James Conner says he is cancer-free

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  132 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh running back James Conner says he is cancer-free, less than six months after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Conner posted on his Twitter account Monday: "God is AMAZING. Just got the call that my body is clean of cancer!!!" Been a long road but God has my back. Thanks everyone who said prayers!" Conner was the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year in 2014, then tore a ligament in his right knee in the first game of last season. [Read More]

Political commentator accused of drugging and raping woman at UPJ in 2013

 Posted on June 12, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  508 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities say a libertarian political commentator and Pitt-Johnstown alumnus is accused of drugging and raping a woman in 2013. According to the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, 30-year-old Cliff Maloney Jr. faces charges related to raping a substantially impaired person, raping an unconscious victim and aggravated indecent assault. Police say the alleged victim came forward in January of last year. According to the affidavit of probable cause, the woman told police that the assault happened at Pitt-Johnstown in September of 2013. [Read More]

Brothers give new life to Johnstown business that's been around for 60 years

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  413 words  |  Christie Applegate

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — For most of 2020 we stayed at home but things have started to slowly open back up including a new business in Johnstown. The building itself has been a part of the city for 60 years, but when it went up for sale two brothers bought it and added so much more. Chris Hogue and his brother thought the former Richland Lanes was right up their alley and have turned it into 814 Lanes and Games. [Read More]

Centre County announces return of 'comfort K9' for children, victims appearing in court

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  242 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — For many, going to court can be an intimidating experience. At the Centre County courthouse, the return of a courthouse fixture is among recent initiatives to lessen the intimidation factor. Several months ago, a children’s friendly space was added at the courthouse, a separate environment for kids who are called to court. This week, Centre County administrators approved a new job title in the district attorney’s office, courthouse canine handler, as a courthouse dog, which can be a source of comfort, is returning. [Read More]

Reitz Theatre receives $300,000 grant to make improvements

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  220 words  |  Brenda Moya

DuBois, PA — The Reitz Theater was the only building to survive the Downtown DuBois fire in the late 1880s. Since then, Culture Resources Incorporated purchased the building and started the Reitz Theater back in the 1990s. Recently they were awarded $300,000 from the Department of Economic Development for this theater. "They gave us an additional $300,000 on our own we had raised about $140,000 so we're using all those funds together to do some improvements on the building and also to build our addition," [Read More]