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Update: The current frost advisory will be expiring at 9 a.m.
The advisory was for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Venango, Forest, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, Armstrong, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. "Most temperatures have risen into the 40s," states the National Weather Service. What to do if there is a frost advisory.
Jackson Township man sentenced for attempted murder
CANTON ‒ A 28-year-old Jackson Township man has been sentenced to six to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of attempted murder and felonious assault. The charges arose from a Jan. 29, 2023, incident in which Shaw choked a woman at a Jackson Township residence, causing her to lose consciousness and suffer cuts on her chest and neck, according to a police document filed in court. She required medical attention.
Police: Johnstown man accused of raping minor for years
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing felony charges after allegedly raping a girl starting when she was 6 and until she was 15. Bryan Miller, 49, is facing a felony rape of a child charge after police were called to the Child Advocacy Center in Richland on reports of a victim […]
Update: Freeze watch issued for part of Pennsylvania until Thursday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated freeze watch at 3:32 a.m. on Wednesday valid from 10 p.m. until Thursday 10 a.m. for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, Beaver, Armstrong and Indiana counties. The weather service says, "Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible." "Frost...
PSP: Altoona man accused of molesting girl, 6, while riding ATV at Cambria County camp
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Cambria County say an Altoona man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl at his camp. Police say in January, Ebensburg PSP was referred an indecent assault complaint that occurred in Cambria County.
Jerry's Custard to open 2nd store in Indiana Township
Jerry’s Custard will be taking some of its sweet treats to the other side of the Allegheny River this summer. The Lower Burrell business, situated at 2705 Seventh Street Road, is opening a “mini version” of its store at 725 Dorseyville Road in Indiana Township, owner Tammy Connolly said.
Clarion Softball Earns Road Split at IUP
INDIANA, Pa. — The Golden Eagle softball team kicked off the final week of the regular season with a doubleheader split on Tuesday afternoon, going on the road and taking one of two games from IUP. Clarion lost the first game 10-2 in six innings but rebounded to take...
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