Crews called to drowning incident at local hotel pool
UPDATE:Cambria County, PA — The manner of death for the 18-year-old male involved in a drowning at the local Holiday Inn, located on the 200 block of Market Street, in downtown Johnstown, has been ruled as accidental, by Cambria county coroner Jeff Lees.
Lees says there were no other factors found to be in play for the man's death.
ORIGINAL:911 officials in Cambria County say first responders were dispatched for a drowning at a local hotel on Sunday.
Ferguson Twp. Police form cold case team, ask for public's help
Ferguson Township police are asking for the public’s help in solving a nearly 3-year-old homicide.
Police said for the first time in the department’s history, they’ve dedicated a cold case team to investigate three unsolved cases, including the homicide of Jean Tuggy.
Tuggy was found in her home on Irion Street shot in the face with no sign of a struggle or break-in Jan. 20, 2016, according to police.
They said they’re bringing fresh eyes to the cases, and that’s why they’re asking for help from anyone with information.
Parents, community members voice opposition to potential closure of Jackson Elementary
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A public comment meeting was held at Central Cambria High School Monday night as the district considers closing a long-time elementary school.
Over 100 community members visited Central Cambria to voice their opinions on the potential elementary school consolidation.
Dozens of community members, from grandparents to elementary students, spoke at Monday’s meeting as the district is gauging feedback on a feasibility study it released on a potential consolidation of its elementary schools.
Philipsburg woman charged after child falls off of moving car, placed in coma
Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — State police say a Philipsburg woman is facing charges after a child, that was in her care, fell off of a moving car, struck his head and later had to be placed into a medically induced coma.
Troopers say the incident occurred in early October when 45-year-old Brandi Vaughn was driving around the Decatur Township area, with multiple children in her vehicle.
Investigators say the children reportedly got out of the vehicle to chase after a deer that was in the roadway.
The Meadows opens new frozen custard franchise in Australia
ALTOONA – The Meadows Original Frozen Custard said in a news release Wednesday that it has opened a new franchise in Canberra, ACT, Australia.
It is the first international location the franchise has opened.
“We were overwhelmed with positive comments and a warm reception to the brand’s first international location,” said Steven Gardner, President and CEO of The Meadows Franchise Systems, Inc.
“We couldn’t be happier to have a presence in Canberra.
Free vacations in tiny homes for veterans suffering from PTSD
FULTON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) - A new non-profit created by a Bedford County veteran will help the men and women who served our country heal through nature.
In this week's making a difference, Ryan Decker, an Air Force Reserve veteran from Everett, is using his passion for woodworking so veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder can go on free vacations in a beautiful part of rural Pennsylvania.
Decker wants to give them an opportunity to unwind, feel at home and know they’re never forgotten.
Israeli forces gain control of Gaza's Rafah border amidst fragile cease-fire negotiations
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli tanks seized control of Gaza's vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday as Israel brushed off urgent warnings from close allies and moved into the southern city even as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas remained on a knife's edge.
The foray came after hours of whiplash in the Israel-Hamas war, with the militant group on Monday saying it accepted an Egyptian-Qatari mediated cease-fire proposal. Israel, however, insisted the deal did not meet its core demands.
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Local gym offers new workout experience
A locally owned gym is offering a new workout experience in Cambria County.
The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Wednesday at Morgainz Fitness in West Hills where the gym just opened Morgainz Elite Cycle, which they describe as Johnstown’s "premier spin studio", offering state-of-the-art indoor bikes.
Officials said several different types of classes are available, varying from drop-in rates to class packages.
Phoenix Strateneier, Morgainz Elite Cycle Owner, said, “Group fitness and spin has been growing across the country, and people enjoy spin so much because it’s such a fun, dynamic, energetic environment.
Man accused of inappropriately touching teen with ice cube at Altoona Curve game claims he did it as
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Logan Township police have released new details about what led to charges being filed against a 70-year-old Martinsburg man following an incident this summer at an Altoona Curve game.
Last week, police charged Calvin Zook with indecent assault and corruption of minors after he was accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile during a game on August 12th.
According to the affidavit, police say the victim, age 17, claimed that Zook had "