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Career Drug Dealer Sentenced Up to 30 Years for Fentanyl Supply Leading to 5-Year-Old’s Death
(WNY News Now) – HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Cambria County man will serve 13 to 30 years in prison for his latest drug-trafficking offense — which led to the death of 5-year-old Alaia Young. Albert Spicer, 36, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading...
CMMC, Bishop McCort announce new partnership program for prospective medical students
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A local hospital is partnering with a Cambria County school district to bring a new program to the school. On Thursday, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Bishop McCort Catholic High School announced a new education partnership. The principal and CEO at Bishop McCort, Tom Smith,...
POLICE: 7 dogs found in unlivable conditions with scars from fighting
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A South Fork woman is facing charges after seven dogs were found in a deplorable home with scars from fighting. Kathleen Gaunt, 51, is facing cruelty to animal charges after police were called to a home on Grant Street after neighbors reported that they were worried for the dog’s safety, […]
‘Career drug dealer’ gets up to 30 years
HARRISBURG — A Cambria County man will serve 13 to 30 years in prison for his latest drug-trafficking offense — which led to the death of 5-year-old Alaia Young. Albert Spicer, 36, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty previously to four counts of possession with intent to deliver and related charges, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry.
New Cambria County recycling collection truck unveiled
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Solid Waste Authority has a new addition to the team that will make things easy and convenient for residents in the county. On Wednesday, the Solid Waste Authority held a ribbon cutting to inaugurate a new recycling collection truck. The new ‘R12’ truck is a 2024 Peterbilt tandem-axle, […]
Northern Cambria residents debate sewer line changes at borough meeting
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Dozens of voices were heard Monday night at a Cambria County borough meeting. Northern Cambria Borough held a public comment meeting to discuss changes with the area’s sewer lines. Officials say they’re planning to potentially replace and test the lines throughout the entire...
Saint Francis University's Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Achieves FAA Certification
Loretto, PA (07/17/2024) — Saint Francis University proudly announces that its new Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate program received formal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in late May. This milestone makes the AMT program the only FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance technician school in Cambria County and the only...
Northern Cambria Sewer Line Replacement Meeting
Dozens of voices were heard tonight at a Cambria County borough meeting. Northern Cambria Borough held a public comment meeting to discuss changes with the area’s sewer lines. Officials say they’re planning to potentially replace and test the lines throughout the entire Borough. For several hours, dozens of...
Fire in Fallentimber Leaves 3 Homeless
A fire in Cambria County yesterday resulted in complete destruction of a home in Fallentimber. The fire broke out around 1 p. m., and when Glendale Volunteer Firefighters arrived, they discovered a heavy fire and started an immediate interior attack. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the home has been deemed a total loss, leaving 3 homeless. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical in nature. No injuries were reported. An investigation continues.
'U a rat:' Johnstown man sent threats to woman he abducted, held captive, police say
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A Johnstown man is back behind bars, this time in Blair County, after police say he reportedly sent thousands of threatening messages to a woman who he previously abducted and held captive. Authorities say Robert Stevenson-Watts, now age 34, was originally arrested in 2020...
93rd annual Ferndale Fireman's Jubilee now underway
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Monday marked the first day of the 93rd annual Ferndale Firemen's Jubilee in Cambria County. The event, which is hosted by the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Association, runs through Saturday at the Jubilee Grounds, located on Ferndale Avenue. This annual fire department fundraiser features rides for...
Cumberland Co. prisoner who walked off from work release arrested in Cambria Co.
NANTY GLO, Pa. (WHTM) — A Cumberland County prisoner is back in custody after authorities said he walked off the job while on work release earlier this week. Karl Zimmerman, 62, was serving a six-month sentence for simple assault and was last seen leaving for a work release orientation around midday Monday. Wednesday, he was […]
Saints use Hurricane blunders to capture CCAL title
The Bedford Post 113 Hurricanes looked to avenge last year’s Cambria County American Legion title loss against St. Michael, Monday. Their efforts were thwarted following a slew of errors as the Saints went on to win the CCAL title game, 6-1.
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