Town hall discusses possibly merging two police departments

CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WJAC) — Clearfield could be the next county in Pennsylvania to establish a drug court. Although, there's some disagreement over how it would operate. 6 News spoke with some of the county commissioners and the district attorney about this. Two of the Clearfield County Commissioners told 6...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The American Civil Liberties Union gave the Westmont Borough the deadline of five o’clock yesterday to respond to complaints about their sign ordinance. The A.C.L.U warned the Westmont Borough it must stop sending out violation notices to their sign ordinance or face legal action.

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — In Cambria County, 6 News spoke with the Richland School District Wednesday, before the new school year starts, to discuss school bus safety. Officials say the area that is the most concerning to them is Scalp Avenue, in Richland Township. The superintendent says it...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Residents in both Westmont Borough and Richland Township are having conflicts with local government officials because of sign restrictions on personal property. The American Civil Liberties Union, or A.C.L.U is involved in both cases. Last week, we reported Westmont Borough is sending notices and fines...

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Cambria County District Attorney's Office confirmed that charges have been withdrawn against a Johnstown man accused of abusing and strangling a child earlier this year. Police say in April, 52-year-old Ruben Dutton was initially charged following an alleged domestic disturbance along Mifflin...

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a Greensburg man is facing numerous charges, including ethnic intimidation, after being accused of harassing and physically assaulting a Hispanic teenager inside a store earlier this summer. Police allege that 23-year-old William Ring punched the teenager during an incident...

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A local barbershop in Johnstown has partnered with the city police department to provide free haircuts for students in need. “A haircut goes a long way and it’s not a big deal for me to give it away but it’s a huge deal for someone to get it.”

The Cambria County Drug Coalition partnered with Highlands Health, Behavioral Health of Cambria County and Cambria County Drug and Alcohol Program on Thursday, in order to teach members of our community how to administer the life-saving medication Naloxone or commonly known by its brand "Narcan", to those who have suffered an overdose.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Rockview are searching for a missing Centre County woman and her 10-year-old daughter. Authorities say Crystal Oburn, 44, and her daughter were last seen at their residence, located along Bald Eagle Street in Blanchard, Liberty Township, on Aug. 5. Police say...

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — The Clifton 5 Theater in Huntingdon County is in danger of closing its doors. One manager from the theater says factors include bills and loans to pay from last year due to the pandemic, and people just not going to the theater. He says...

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Some students were accepted to colleges on the spot Tuesday during an event at Richland High School. It was the school's annual "Instant Decision Day and College Application Workshop." The high school guidance counselor says nine colleges from across the state participated in this...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — School bus driver shortages are impacting many school districts heading into the new school year. In June, we reported that the Westmont Hilltop school district announced it would change distances children have to walk. Today, both the Westmont Hilltop superintendent and a parent about the...

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A Johnstown woman accused of abusing and killing her 14-month-old daughter earlier this year will soon head to trial. Veronica Lewis appeared in Cambria County court Friday morning for a preliminary hearing where her charges were bound over. Lewis was charged in May with criminal...

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Funeral services were held Tuesday for Gallitzin Fire Chief Christopher "Dauber" Cox, who passed away last week after a battle with cancer. According to a post from the Gallitzin Fire Company, Chief Cox' death was considered a "line of duty" death as he reportedly passed away after a battle with "occupational cancer."

PHILADELPHIA (WCAU) — At least five people were injured during a shooting near a recreation center in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Authorities say the shooting happened just before 7 p.m. near the Shepard Recreation Center near Haverford Avenue. According to authorities, several men in a white SUV fired nearly 100...

Special Olympics of Cambria County will be hosting it's 25th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 1, in the Windber Country Club in order to fundraise for their local athletes. They offer 9-year round sports to over 150 athletes and operate solely through the work of volunteers and donations. Unfortunately,...

Washington County, PA (WJAC) — Johnstown has been eliminated from the Pony League World Series after losing back-to-back games to Chinese Taipei. Johnstown previously defeated Chinese Taipei Monday evening to advance to the semi-final portion of the bracket. Chinese Taipei had to defeat Johnstown twice in order to advance...

Williamsport, PA (WJAC) — The Hollidaysburg Tigers Little League team battled to earn a spot in the Little League World Series and now they will have to battle again to stay alive in Williamsport. Hollidaysburg's opening game of the tournament did not go as planned, losing 8-3 to a...