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Commissioners approve funding for new birding platform at Somerset Lake Nature Park
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (50+ words) WJAC Commissioners approve funding for new birding platform at Somerset Lake Nature Park SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Funding for construction of a new birding platform for the Somerset Lake Nature Park was approved this week by Somerset County Commissioners....
Heritage Discovery Center featuring immigrant exhibit telling Johnstown's story
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (147+ words) WJAC Heritage Discovery Center featuring immigrant exhibit telling Johnstown's story JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) " Twenty-five years ago this year, the Heritage Discovery Center, in Johnstown's Cambria City neighborhood, opened its doors to welcome visitors to a highly immersive exhibit that tells…...
FBI's Patel touts Trump admin. cooperation to crush violent crime 'at the source"
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (26+ words) FBI's Patel touts Trump admin. cooperation to crush violent crime 'at the source'WJAC FBI's Patel touts Trump admin. cooperation to crush violent crime 'at the source'...
NW Pa. lawmakers seek meeting with state tourism office after travel guide omission
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (205+ words) by WJAC staff/Justin Trent PENNSYLVANIA (WJAC) " Lawmakers from northwest Pennsylvania are speaking out about their region being left out of this year's state travel guide. Representatives Mike Armanini and Dallas Kephart have sent a letter to the state's tourism…...
Somerset County approves new fraud alert system to track property filings
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (135+ words) SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " A new effort to prevent property fraud in Somerset County was discussed during this week's county commissioners meeting. The Recorder of Deeds office is adding a fraud and notary alert system to its existing Land Ex…...
Johnstown Galleria faces possible power shutoff amid dispute over high electric bills
17+ hour, 8+ min ago (245+ words) JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) " Earlier this year, the owner of the Johnstown Galleria said his electric bill at the mall practically doubled with no explanation. Now, he says he's one step closer to getting some answers. Leo Karruli, the owner of…...
Officials: Richland elementary student found with 'list for harm;' investigation underway
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (124+ words) CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Officials with the Richland School District say a police investigation is underway after an elementary student was reportedly found in possession of a "list of individuals for harm." Authorities say the alleged list --- which was discovered…...
Penn State to sell airport assets: What should travelers expect?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) " Big changes are in the air at the State College Regional Airport as one of its operating partners -- Penn State -- is now looking to sell off its assets to the airport authority. The first reaction for…...
FAA review slows Penn State asset transfer to Centre County Airport Authority
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (251+ words) STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) " Just about everybody who has been in or out of an airport recently knows about delays. But in Centre County, another type of aviation-related delay has slowed a major development. At the State College Regional Airport,…...
Coroner: One man killed in afternoon fire at home in Portage Twp.
20+ hour, 16+ min ago (258+ words) CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has confirmed that one man is dead following an afternoon fire at a home in Portage Township. Officials say the man --- whose identity has not yet been released --- is believed to…...