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Johnstown church lost in fire looks to rebuild
A Johnstown church is looking to rebuild after its building was lost in a fire last year. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church deacon Jeffrey Wilson said it is not just a hope that they will rebuild. “We know it's already pre-ordained that we will rebuild the church,” Wilson said. He...
WJAC teams up with Red Cross for the 39th annual Donor Day blood drive
The 39th annual WJAC Donor Day blood drive is being held this Thursday alongside the American Red Cross to help people across the country. Officials at the Red Cross say that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. That’s why WJAC is holding Donor Day on Thursday with the goal of collecting 180 units of blood.
Ebensburg salon opens with haircut fundraiser to benefit Humane Society
Sunday afternoon marked the grand opening of a new Ebensburg Cuts N’ Stuff location. Salon owner Tracey Napotnik said instead of celebrating the opening by focusing solely on the salon, she wanted to make a difference. Napotnik said that when the Cuts N’ Stuff team heard that the Humane...
Concurrent Technologies Corporation awarded military contracts
JOHNSTOWN ― Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), 100 CTC Drive, an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization, has received funding for different military projects. CTC collaborates with its affiliate, Enterprise Ventures Corp., to leverage research, development, test and evaluate work to provide solutions. It offers the...
Francisco's Cantina Restaurant in Jackson Twp. offers fresh take on Mexican food
JACKSON TOWNSHIP − Francisco’s Cantina Restaurant is a locally owned gem with a diverse menu. Known for its consistent quality, standout margaritas and nachos and tacos specials, I was eager to share an authentic Mexican experience with some friends. There’s nothing more unappealing than refried beans and overcooked rice slopped on a plate next to an over-sauced entrée, with them all blending together.
Where are the latest improvements at Windber Recreation Park?
WINDBER ― Children at Windber Recreation Park’s summer day camp program may not notice the latest improvements made to their camp building, but they, and others, still benefit nonetheless. The Raymond DiBattista Charitable Trust, named after the late Windber resident and Johnstown businessman, has contributed about $300,000 over...
Police: Cresson woman found with 6 bundles of heroin, two swords
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Cresson woman is facing felony drug charges after police said she was found with drug paraphernalia. Melissa Ray, 37, was arrested after Cambria County Probation contacted police on May 28 over items that were found in her apartment. Items such as a box of empty stamp bags, multiple syringes […]
Johnstown woman charged for calling 911 over 200 times
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown woman who was accused of threatening a judge is now facing new charges after she allegedly called 911 over 200 times in two days. Sarah Byrne, 46, was arrested on Friday, May 24 for allegedly calling district courts in Cambria County over 1,300 times and making threats against […]
Fatal Deer Vs. Motorcycle Accident
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees says a 75-year-old man has died after he was ejected from his motorcycle during a crash Saturday afternoon. Lees identified the motorcyclist as Robert Hazlett, of Export, Pa. Officials say the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Saturday along Four Mile Run Road in Westmoreland County.
'We get to be the teacher:' Ken Lantzy All Stars host clinic for local youth players
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — It's that time of year again. The Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic gets underway at the end of the week, but before the area's best football players compete, and the best band members perform, Tuesday night was about giving back. The next generation of athletes were...
New Pendulum Corporation purchases Bardot Plastics
Altoona-based New Pendulum Corporation, a managed portfolio specializing in manufacturing and industry, recently purchased Easton-based Bardot Plastics, a custom injection molding company. “Our portfolio approach has been one of logical, diligent expansion to create as much benefit as possible for the New Pendulum family of companies,” Mark Woytowich, New Pendulum vice president of strategic integration, […] The post New Pendulum Corporation purchases Bardot Plastics appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Decent looking weekend
Persistent Northwest flow aloft with a few embedded upper-level troughs will keep it cooler, breezy and pleasant heading into the weekend with low humidity. After another round of showers Sunday morning, we expect a reinforcement of cool air Monday preceding a warming trend towards the middle and end of next week.
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