American Red Cross in need of volunteers to assist California; Altoona man among them

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  425 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown, Pa — An Altoona man is currently volunteering in California where the state has been pounded by severe weather since the year began. The American Red Cross even says this could be the first billion dollar disaster of the year. Channel 6 spoke with an American Red Cross official who says there are already 600 volunteers in California right now – one of those volunteers from Altoona - but the American Red Cross needs all the help it can get. [Read More]

investigation underway after human remains found in Erie County

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  117 words  |  Brenda Moya

ERIE COUNTY, Pa. — State police have launched a death investigation after human remains were found in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Friday morning, a press release states. According to state police, Belle Valley Fire Department responded to a brush fire on I-90, mile marker 30, at 2:30 a.m. A press release states that human remains of a white female were found at the shoulder of the interstate when emergency officials arrived on scene. [Read More]

Man sentenced to 4 years for criminal negligence in deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  970 words  |  Brenda Moya

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in prison and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel. The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, and prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and several ongoing lawsuits. Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year. [Read More]

MUST SEE VIDEO | Live deer jumps out of car trunk during traffic stop

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  144 words  |  Christie Applegate

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Newberry Township Police officers found a live deer in the trunk of a car while conducting a traffic stop. Police stopped the vehicle Thursday in the area of Old Trail Road and Old York Road around midnight. The driver was suspected of driving under the influence, according to authorities. Police say the officer noticed the deer in the back of the car. The driver and passenger of the car told the officer they hit the deer and placed it in the trunk, thinking it was dead. [Read More]

YouTuber buys former 1960s missile silo

 Posted on June 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  353 words  |  Delta Gatti

YORK, Neb. (KHGI) — A former missile silo has got a new homeowner. Nebraska YouTuber Andrew Flair — who posts videos about and vlogs about fishing, hunting and other outdoorsman activities — said after flipping a coin and it landing on heads, he became the owner of a nuclear missile bunker. "Jokingly, I text my real estate agent, and I was like, 'we should go look at this and make YouTube videos, and it would be sweet to have a place like this," [Read More]

"Easter Gram" event raises nearly $700 for Cambria County Humane Society

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  118 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Some families in our area got a visit from the Easter bunny on Friday and Saturday. The Cambria County Humane Society stopped at different homes to spread Easter cheer with a visit from the Easter bunny and an adoptable dog. Jessica Vamos, the Executive Director for the Cambria County Humane Society, said they began this "Easter Gram" event last year when COVID-19 hit. "With COVID still happening, we decided to try it again and give it a go. [Read More]

Community honors fallen heroes with flags and stories at Patriot Park Foundation ceremony

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  243 words  |  Christie Applegate

Over one hundred community members gathered at the Camp Allegheny dining hall Sunday night to honor veterans who died in the global war on terrorism. The Patriot Park Foundation hosted the event, which featured several veterans as speakers. “We said that we would never forget. We’d never forget their efforts, we’d never forget their memories, we’d never forget that they were people just like us that came from all over the country,” says Pennsylvania 37th District Senator Devlin Robinson. [Read More]

Exploring the best water activities across the Northeast

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  717 words  |  Delta Gatti

Rocky coastlines, pristine ocean waters, and serene lakes can be found throughout the Northeast United States, creating an aquatic paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you love the calmness of a kayaking expedition or the thrills of rafting and jet skiing, you’ll find something to fulfill your desire to be on the water in this region. Here are some of the best places to go for water activities in the northeastern states. [Read More]

Philipsburg woman sentenced up to 8 years in prison for role in fatal overdose

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  173 words  |  Delta Gatti

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A Philipsburg woman will spend several years behind bars for her role in the fatal overdose of a 26-year-old man earlier this year. Shianna Lambert appeared in Centre County court on Tuesday where she was sentenced to serve 4 to 8 years in state prison. In June, Lambert was charged with drug delivery resulting in death following the investigation into a fatal fentanyl overdose in Spring Township. [Read More]

Winter weather prompts school closures, delays

 Posted on June 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

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