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Cambria County EMA director voted in as new Johnstown city manager
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County's EMA/911 director Art Martynuska officially has a new title as he was voted in Friday afternoon as the new Johnstown city manager. Martynuska is a longtime member of the local 911 services community and is no stranger to working with government officials. His...
House Republican Suggests a Cabal Tried to ‘Silence’ Trump: ‘Now They Tried to Kill Him’
Cory Mills suggested during an interview that former President Donald Trump's attempted assassination was part of a wider conspiracy to try "to kill him." The post House Republican Suggests a Cabal Tried to ‘Silence’ Trump: ‘Now They Tried to Kill Him’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Pennsylvania budget gives funding for professional caregivers
(WHTM) — Professional caregivers in Pennsylvania are among the winners in the new state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro held a ceremonial bill signing, highlighting new funding to help those with intellectual disabilities and autism. The budget allocates $354 million to supplement the pay of the professionals who care for them. “How we’ll see it at […]
National wrestling event to be held at UPJ; local wrestlers set to compete
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Two local wrestlers are set to compete in a national event later this year, as organizers announced that it will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. On Thursday, FloWrestling announced that it’s Who’s Number One event will be held at the UPJ...
'No evidence left:' Saxton man threatened to kill Bedford courthouse staff, PSP says
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police say a Saxton man has been taken into custody, nearly one year after he threatened to harm the entire staff of the Bedford County courthouse following an assault conviction. Investigators say on August 3, 2023, Jordon Duvall, now age 36, was convicted...
Ben Fuller to join Soul Stock in St. Mary’s for third year
ST MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — Soul Stock is excited to welcome musician, Ben Fuller back to their line-up of performances throughout the weekend. The 5th annual event is set for July 26th through the 28th in downtown St Marys. Soul Stock is hosted by Gather on the Grass Worship...
Secret Service’s Lack Of Red Dot Pistol Optics Puzzles SWAT Officers
In the moments after a bullet nearly killed former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was surrounded by U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agents who then whisked him away to a nearby armored suburban. In the chaotic aftermath of the assassination attempt, images of the agents wielding Glock 19 GEN 5 MOS (Modular Optic System) 9mm pistols began to emerge. On closer inspection, these Glocks did not feature red dot-type optical ‘reflex’ sights, an upgrade that is now common even among small local police departments and across the civilian firearms marketplace.
Hoagie Wars Season 1: A winner is declared (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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Man gets seven life sentences for Franklin County triple murder-for-hire plot
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Baltimore man was sentenced Wednesday to spend multiple consecutive life sentences for his role in a 2016 triple murder in Franklin County. Christopher Van Johnson, 36, will serve seven consecutive life sentences along with 10, 20 and 30-year terms on charges of companion robbery, firearms and conspiracy by United […]
Zelienople to investigate tree cutting by developers
Planned tree cutting in Zelienople sparked concern among property owners Thursday, July 18, with some people claiming that developers for the Glade Run development project violated an ordinance. Jim Hulings, of Harmony, said the number of cut trees was likely “in the hundreds.”. “Tomorrow it’ll be a desert,” he...
Pa. school board leader apologizes for Trump shooting Facebook remark
Carlisle Area School Board president Paula Bussard publicly apologized Thursday night for a social media comment that offended several community members still reeling from the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. Bussard had responded Sunday to a friend’s attempt to make a joke about Trump rallies...
Motorcyclist killed in Cumberland County crash
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — One man is dead after a crash in Cumberland County Friday afternoon. The Cumberland County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as William Mack, 67, of Carlisle. They said he was headed northbound on a motorcycle on Route 74 in Monroe Township and turned left onto Route 174, crossing paths with […]
‘That’s When I Heard The First Bullet’: Christians Recall Harrowing Trump Rally
Just before the shooting began at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Becky Krivak’s husband, John, tapped her on the shoulder. Police snipers were aiming at the AGR International Inc. building, he told her. “I looked, but I felt safe, and I wanted to watch...
Marriage licenses, divorces and more: The latest Erie County vital statistics
Marriage licenses issued between July 8-12 in Erie County Alarcon, Juan Jose-Tomas, 26, 2904 Willowood Drive; Huff, Raleigh Michele, 26, 2904 Willowood Drive. Amenta, Gregory Paul, 46, 8630 Lynmar Drive, Girard; Fetcko, Jennifer Ann, 46, 8630 Lynmar Drive, Girard. ...
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