$5K reward offered for any info in Bellwood cold case from 1977

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  171 words  |  Christie Applegate

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for any new information on the homicide investigation of 16-year-old Nicholas Grassmyer, of Bellwood. Authorities say Grassmyer was a junior at Bellwood-Antis High School, where he played football. On Sept. 9, 1977, investigators Grassmyer played in his school's football game against Tyrone before going to visit his girlfriend. Police say just after midnight, Grassmyer reportedly called his parents to tell them that he was having car trouble and that he was going to walk home. [Read More]

Coroner IDs victims of deadly Easter weekend house fire in Saint Marys

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  107 words  |  Delta Gatti

ELK COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Elk County coroner Michelle Muccio-Krise has identified the victims of Saturday's deadly fire at a home in Saint Marys. Officials say Donald and Susan Mahovlich, who were both in their late 60s, reportedly died from smoke inhalation. Emergency officials say crews were dispatched to the blaze, located along Jackson Road, around 8:15 a.m. Saturday. Officials with the Crystal Fire Department said the house was fully involved by the time crews arrived on scene and stated that the roof later began to collapse. [Read More]

Harrison Ford inspires cast in new comedy 'Shrinking'

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  754 words  |  Brenda Moya

NEW YORK (AP) — When Bill Lawrence was developing his new Apple TV+ comedy "Shrinking," he introduced one character in the pilot script as a "Harrison Ford-type" — but never dreamed he would get the real deal. Although the showrunner has had comedy success working with big names and executive-producing hits like "Scrubs," "Cougar Town" and "Ted Lasso," nabbing a huge movie star like Ford seemed unrealistic. But he decided to take a shot and send Ford the script. [Read More]

NJ man sentenced up to 2 years in jail for assaulting fellow Penn State student

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  152 words  |  Christie Applegate

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A New Jersey man who was originally charged with raping a fellow student at Penn State has been sentenced in the case. Jacob Tillman appeared in Centre County court on Thursday where he was sentenced to serve 11.5 to 23.5 months in the Centre County Correctional Facility. Tillman was charged last year following an investigation into the alleged assault of a Penn State student inside her dorm room. [Read More]

Burlington department store coming to Altoona this fall

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  95 words  |  Delta Gatti

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — New Jersey-based Burlington Stores Inc., a nationally recognized "off-price" retailer, announced that it will be opening a new location this fall in Altoona, according to a release. Company officials say the new location will be at the Park Hills Plaza. Burlington Stores offer everything from clothing to home decor, the release adds, and each store features new arrivals every day. The company also stated that it will be implementing social distancing and other safety guidelines. [Read More]

Jen Johnson

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  245 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Jen Johnson co-anchors 6 News at 5 and 6 News at 6. Jen arrived at WJAC in July of 1992. She had just graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a minor in Psychology. Her career started in the Centre County newsroom, where she made the transition from photographer to reporter. Jen transferred to Johnstown in 1994. Some of the most memorable stories she's worked on are the attack on America on September 11, 2001, and the Quecreek Mine Miracle. [Read More]

Johnstown WJAC 75th Anniversary | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  26 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown WJAC 75th Anniversary | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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King Charles III's first portrait since coronation draws mixed reactions

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  396 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

LONDON (TND) — King Charles III unveiled his first official portrait since his coronation last year and drew some mixed reactions online. The vivid image depicts him in the bright red uniform of the Welsh Guards - which he was made Regimental Colonel in 1975 - against a background of similar hues. Charles was joined by his wife Queen Camilla as the king's larger-than-life painting by artist Jonathan Yeo debuted at Buckingham Palace. [Read More]

Lawsuit aims to resolve Michigan State Republican Committee chairmanship dispute

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  430 words  |  Christie Applegate

KENT COUNTY, Mich. (WWMT) — A lawsuit filed in Kent County's 17th Circuit Court Friday is seeking to legally clarify who is now the acting chair of the Michigan State Republican Committee. This comes just shy of two weeks after former Chair Kristina Karamo was voted out by the committee on Jan. 6. "Ms. Karamo’s refusal to allow the committee and the Michigan Republican Party to move forward, particularly with an election cycle rapidly approaching, requires swift judicial intervention," [Read More]