'Law and order will be maintained'

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  366 words  |  Delta Gatti

JACKSON, Miss. (TND) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a stern warning to anti-Israel protesters Thursday seeking to demonstrate in his state. Such demonstrations haveheated up on college campuses across the U.S. over the last two weeks. Police intervention has been requested at several schools where protesters ignored requests to cease efforts, including at the University of California, Los Angeles and Columbia University. Gov. Reeves's warning came amid claims a protest calling for a " [Read More]

Blair County coroner's office upgrades with new identification badges and cases

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  46 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

The Blair County coroner's office is getting some new equipment for its facility.

The office now has metal identification badges and carrying cases.

Back in November, thirteen metal badges and carrying cases were purchased for each deputy.

The badges were delivered and issued last week.

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Central PA Art Fest, Heritage Days cancel 2021 in-person events

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  302 words  |  Delta Gatti

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — There will be no in-person event this summer for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, the Board of Directors announced Thursday citing coronavirus concerns. Up to this point, Arts Fest organizers would not give a definitive answer on whether the event, normally held in July, would be at least partially in person. The festival was completely cancelled last year because of the pandemic. Organizers say that although they’re encouraged by the number of Americans receiving vaccines, the ongoing public health guidance makes it impossible for them to produce the beloved event. [Read More]

Names of 301 priests, clergy members named in grand jury report

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1077 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The 884-page grand jury report into child sex abuse allegations was released Tuesday. The report named 301 priests and clergy members accused of abuse in six dioceses. To search the list, hit Ctrl + F or Cmnd + F on this page. If a priest is listed and you want to know more, do the same search in the full redacted report. The names of 19 priests, one bishop and one church leader were redacted in this version of the report. [Read More]

P-O moves fifth grade to elementary level; board members resign following vote

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  106 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

PHILIPSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Fifth-graders at Philipsburg Osceola Middle School are relocating to the district's elementary schools. The decision was approved during a Tuesday school board meeting at the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District with a 6 to 3 vote, according to Superintendent Dr. Gregg Paladina. Following the vote, two of the three board members who opposed the motion, Rob Miller and Rob Massung, handed in their resignations, according to Paladina. Paladina said fifth-graders will be moved to the Philipsburg Elementary and Osceola Mills Elementary schools at the start of the 2020-21 academic year. [Read More]

At least 8 dead after tornado outbreak in Arkansas, Biden tells gov. feds ready to assist

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  593 words  |  Christie Applegate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — At least eight people were killed and many more injured after multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of Arkansas. Gov. Sarah Sanders, R-Ark., discussed the tornadoes and other severe weather with President Joe Biden, signed a state of emergency order, and authorized money to be used in recovery efforts for this weekend's storms. "Bryan and I are praying for the communities impacted by last night’s storm and the families of the Arkansans we lost," [Read More]

Beyond Tesla, electric cars lose value faster than other vehicles

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  462 words  |  Brenda Moya

Lower maintenance and repair needs plus lower energy costs can make a very convincing case for electric car ownership. The same isn’t always true for those who own vehicles the old-fashioned way, going with what’s new and fresh every three years or so, before trading it in for the next. Then, electric vehicles have an issue that can turn the math on its side: appalling resale value. The average new electric vehicle loses 56. [Read More]

Giant Eagle Corporate cut ties with Vale Wood Farms

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  521 words  |  Brenda Moya

LORETTO, Pa.- A major retailer has decided to cut ties with Vale Wood Farms, choosing to no longer sell the Loretto farm's milk or products in their stores. But, now the family farm is turning to its customers for help. Giant Eagle announced it would no longer be selling Vale Wood Farms products in their stores. The company told the farm, they would only sell products from one local dairy in the county. [Read More]

Local business gifts new truck to longtime employee

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  301 words  |  Christie Applegate

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP - After working for Inco Beverage Inc. in Richland Township for 40 years, the company decided to honor one of its most treasured employees. However, Greg Balamuta said he never dreamed working for the company would lead to a surprise like this. During a special meeting with the staff, the president of the company handed Greg a small box. What Greg thought was going to be a gold watch turned out to be a much bigger surprise. [Read More]

National Club Baseball Division III World Series returning to Johnstown

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  126 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — The National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) will be returning to Johnstown this spring for the Division III World Series, according to a release from visitjohnstownpa.com. Sargent's Stadium at the Point will host the championship tournament for the second consecutive year. The event is scheduled for May 15-17, and will include the four best teams for the NCBA district tournaments. Over 300 fans, players and coaches are expected to attend the three-day event. [Read More]