Franciscan priest from Cambria County appears in Ohio court on rape charges

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  296 words  |  Brenda Moya

JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH (WJAC) — A former friar from the Franciscans of St. Francis in Loretto, who authorities say is accused of raping a student in Ohio, pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. David Morrier pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual battery and was released with no bail during his arraignment Wednesday in Steubenville, Ohio according to 6 News' sister station WTOV9. The incident allegedly occurred at Franciscan University of Steubenville. [Read More]

Johnstown non-profit holds adult female bullying workshop

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  416 words  |  Brenda Moya

When most people think of bullying, they think of kids or teens but what they don’t realize is that it also affects the majority of adults. A survey conductedby Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association found that adults are being bullied at almost the same levels as teens. The survey included over 2,000 adults in the United States and found that 31% have been bullied in their adult years. [Read More]

Johnstown Williamsburg Blue Pirates | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  245 words  |  Brenda Moya

Johnstown Williamsburg Blue Pirates | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 07:42:25 GMT (1717573345128) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 WILLIAMSBURG BLUE PIRATES hace 4 años H.S. Roundup 2-26: Three champs crowned WednesdayJOHNSTOWN -- Wednesday saw three area champs crowned in the district playoffs. Bishop Carroll boys captured the D6-A championship with a defeat of Williamsburg. In District 5-AAA it was Chestnut Ridge topping Everett. On the girls' side, Bishop Carroll rolled. [Read More]

Man accused of hiding camera in portable toilet

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  467 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN- A Patton man is facing charges after being accused of setting up a camera in a public restroom at a job site. Johnstown police said it happened on April 12. Police Detective Brad Christ said Kenneth Haluska was charged after video showed him placing a camera in a porta-potty at a job site on Bridge Street, recording victims inside. "We can see this individual actually placing the camera in the porta-potty," [Read More]

PA could go after lottery winnings, tax returns of those who fail to pay Turnpike tolls

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  280 words  |  Delta Gatti

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's state Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that would authorize the Department of Revenue to go after the lottery winnings and income tax returns of turnpike toll scofflaws. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives. The Associated Press reported in 2021 that an internal study by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said that more than $104 million in tolls went uncollected over a 12-month period on the roadway. [Read More]

PA Turnpike Closure Problematic for Truck Drivers Unable to Travel for Five Hours

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  243 words  |  Brenda Moya

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa — Earlier today, a tractor trailer rolled over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near mile marker 130...which caused the roadway to be closed between Breezewood in Bedford County to New Stanton in Westmoreland County...a span of nearly 90 miles. Both sides of the turnpike reopened shortly after 2 p.m. Monday afternoon after being closed for approximately five hours. That caused huge problems for truck drivers like Dave Maze. [Read More]

Elk County Catholic football wins; Windber soccer secures sweep

 Posted on April 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  55 words  |  Christie Applegate

JOHNSTOWN -- Thursday night was a busy one for local sports.

On the gridiron, Elk County Catholic racked up 400 yards of offense in a 60-28 defeat of Port Allegany.

On the pitch, Windber boys and girls soccer swept a double header with Berlin.

Check out the video above for highlights of Thursday's action.

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NASA confirms 1,000-pound meteor hits Texas

 Posted on April 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  160 words  |  Christie Applegate

MCALLEN, Texas (KABB) — NASA confirmed that a 1000-pound meteor entered the atmosphere on February 15. According to NASA, the meteor was seen at around 5:23 p.m. near McAllen, Texas. The meteor's speed was about 27,000 miles per hour, and it had the same amount of energy as 8 tons of TNT. Although meteorites tend to hit Earth’s atmosphere at high speeds, they slow as they travel through the atmosphere, breaking into small fragments before hitting the ground. [Read More]

One man dead after vehicle accident in Lancaster County

 Posted on April 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  177 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

One man is dead after a vehicle accident in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, Jan. 22 after his vehicle pulled out onto the roadway without proper clearance, state police said. According to a press release, Donald Swavely, 90, was exiting the parking lot of Good's Feed Mill on Dry Tavern Road around 12:15 p.m. State police said that another vehicle with a 28-year-old female driver and an infant passenger was traveling south on Dry Tavern Road when Swavely exited the parking lot without gaining proper clearance. [Read More]

Patton Township officer awarded, credited with saving woman's life after 2019 bar shooting

 Posted on April 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  398 words  |  Christie Applegate

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — In a time when the role of law enforcement is being debated nationwide, 6 News has new details on how a Centre County police officer took extreme measures to save a life and help fellow officers during a mass shooting last year. Amidst a horrific event, the story of one law enforcement officer’s response, -- what he did within just a few moments -- still reverberates. [Read More]