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UPMC announces layoffs of approximately 1,000 staff members
(WTAJ) — UPMC announced Wednesday they have laid off approximately 1,000 staff members, which is about 1% of its workforce. UPMC said this layoff comes as the entire healthcare industry continues to face the realities of a “still-evolving, post-pandemic marketplace,” according to Paul Wood, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at UPMC. “UPMC is responding […]
Johnstown police to 3D map out schools, hospital in city with new equipment
A 3D camera system was just acquired by the Johnstown Police Department that will improve capabilities of their mobile crime unit and be able to map out buildings according to police chief Richard Pritchard. The mobile crime unit was received by the department a few months ago. Currently it has...
Housing Market 2024: 7 Pennsylvania Cities Where Prices Are Dropping
If you look around your neighborhood, it most likely seems like housing prices are only going up. That's true for the majority of the country, although not by as much as originally projected. The...
John Joyce gets general election challenger in Pennsylvania’s 13th District
(WHTM) – After running unopposed in 2022, Republican Congressman John Joyce will face a Democrat in the 2024 general election. Joyce will face Democrat Beth Farnham in Pennsylvania’s 13th District race to represent 12 counties, including Adams, Bedford, Franklin, Fulton, Perry, and Juniata counties. Farnham recently served on the Conewago Valley School District Board and […]
Somerset County Commissioners set new minimum wage for county employees
SOMERSET — The Somerset County Salary Board, consisting of commissioners and treasurer, essentially set a minimum wage Tuesday for county workers of $12.50 per hour. Pennsylvania and the federal government's minimum wage for 2024 is $7.25 an hour. The board set the rate of pay for all nonunion positions...
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 […]
Suspect in Dale Borough shooting, crash requests change in counsel; prelim delayed
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The suspect accused of shooting a woman and causing her to crash her car in Dale Borough earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday for a scheduled preliminary hearing. However, the hearing was delayed after Tyree Carter requested a change in counsel. Carter was arrested...
USDA: Over $900k for clean energy projects in Central PA
(WTAJ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced funding for over 700 clean energy projects, including some in Central Pennsylvania. Over $900,000 in funding will be heading to eight projects in Bedford, Blair, Somerset and Centre County. The projects are meant to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and create jobs […]
Somerset man allegedly pretended to be Constable, stole farm animal
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Meyersdale man is facing charges after allegedly impersonating a State Constable in an attempt to steal a farm animal. George Porter, 60, is facing a charge of impersonating a public servant after police were called to a residence on April 6 on Greenville Road on reports that a ram […]
Disqualified candidates still listed on ballot in some PA counties
(WTAJ) — If you’re heading to the polls Tuesday, election officials said you need to be aware of some incorrect information on the ballot. Several Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Senate were removed by court order but their names are still listed in some counties due to ballot printing and mailing deadlines. This includes […]
Two arrested for attacking woman at ex’s Blair County home, police report
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two women were arrested after police said they walked into the home of one of their exes and attacked another woman. Alexis Anders, of Duncansville, and Allie Jo Stoltz, of Martinsburg, both 25, were charged in the alleged late-night Friday attack at the home of Anders’ ex-boyfriend. The duo walked […]
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