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Cambria Coroner’s office unveils new protective rescue gear
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Coroner’s Office is now fully prepared for any incident they might be called to. On Wednesday, Coroner Jeff Lees held a press conference to display the new uniforms that he and his staff will now wear. “It’s not too often that I get to stand at this podium with […]
VIDEO | Suspects burglarize Windber Country Club; steal cash from Skill, payout machines
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Take a look at this! Surveillance video from inside the Windber Country Club shows two suspects burglarizing the establishment overnight. Adams Township Police say the suspects broke in just before 3 a.m. Tuesday morning and targeted four Games of Skill machines, as well as the payout machine.
JPD: Johnstown woman attempted to light duplex on fire, lied to officers
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown woman is facing charges after she allegedly attempted to light a duplex on fire that had several juveniles inside. Sereda Ritter, 36, is facing arson charges after she got into an argument with a man and then lit his mattress on fire, according to the criminal complaint. On Tuesday, […]
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center recognizes graduates
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center recognized their students Thursday morning as they graduated from the school. 200 students in at least eight school districts took part in the ceremony, which took place at People's Natural Gas Park in downtown Johnstown. Their administrative director, John Augustine, said the administration is...
Roof Garden Biz: Professional honors, new members, new medical professionals
Roof Garden Biz is a monthly roundup of business happenings in Somerset County. To submit an item, email news@dailyamerican.com. The following are some of the business-related news from the month in the Somerset County area. Windber GYN Associates welcomes Mandy ElBayly, CRNP. Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber welcomed Mandy...
The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra takes on the music of ‘Sting & The Police’
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra will be taking on the music of Sting and The Police during a special performance on Saturday, May 18th at the 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown. The show will begin at 7:30pm and doors will open one hour prior. This show is available for all ages and set to be adored by 80s music lovers and those who are hearing these hits for the first time. To learn more about this show and how to grab tickets, click here.
Local Salon Raises Money For Votech Program
Salon Vizions held a basket raffle Tonight in Johnstown to raise money for the Greater Johnstown Votech program. The party was held to sponsor the Greater Johnstown Senior High School while the high school tries to raise funds for their Votech program. The high school’s Votech program consist of students...
Johnstown woman indicted on methamphetamine charges
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of violating a federal narcotics law, according to U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Jasmine Hinton 29, is accused of possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to the Indictment, on or about Feb. 14, […]
Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper throws 3rd straight no-hitter in quarterfinals vs. Ellwood City
She had just thrown her third straight no-hitter — the second in a row in the WPIAL playoffs — and Ligonier Valley senior Cheyenne Piper was just as dumbfounded as her opponents. “I just know when I got the first out, we came together and said, OK, 20...
911: Crews respond to early morning fire in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County authorities say multiple crews responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning on the 300 block of Highland Ave in the city of Johnstown. According to the Cambria County dispatchers, the fire was reported just before 7:45 AM Tuesday. No injuries were reported,...
Cambria County nurses see major improvement in shortage since pandemic peak
Four years ago, nurses and other medical professionals were working on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. This – taking a toll on many – resulting in extreme nurse shortages across the country. According to a report by the United States Chamber of Commerce there is still a...
Top Somerset County baseball and softball performers for May 13-18
Athlete of the Week Windber baseball player Lucas Oleksa was voted Daily American Somerset County Male Athlete of the Week while Berlin Brothersvalley softball player Elena Ritchey was selected Female Athlete of the Week for their efforts May 6-11. Oleksa hit a 3-run home run and delivered four RBIs in a win over Ferndale. ...
Community effort brings lost dog Milo home after 17 days
Cambria County couple Chad and Paula Albert’s dog Milo was hit by a car in Westmont on April 26th and has been missing ever since. But after 17 days of not knowing where Milo was, he’s finally back home thanks to the help of women like Debra Noble. She’s been working as an animal rescue volunteer in the Johnstown area for years.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Piper sizzles for Ligonier Valley softball
Even in the playoffs, teams are paying the Piper. Ligonier Valley softball pitcher Cheyenne Piper continued to erase hitters with her tricky movement and change of speeds as she twirled her second straight no-hitter, this one a perfect game. Piper, a senior Westminster commit, blanked Keystone Oaks, 8-0, as she...
Effort underway to grow Allegheny woodrat population, here's where in Pennsylvania
A multi-state effort is underway to increase the number of rare Allegheny woodrats and the first pups will be released in June, including one in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Maryland Zoo and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Wildlife Futures Program are members of the Allegheny Woodrat Working Group...
Police: Johnstown man breaks into apartment, leaves footprints in Cajun seasoning
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing felony burglary charges after police said he broke into and damaged a residence. Quasir Stephens, 21, was arrested after police were called to an apartment on reports of a break-in on May 6. When officers arrived, the victim told police that Stephens had entered through […]
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