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After December's Altoona-area train derailment, U.S. Senators ask Norfolk Southern for transparency
Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators, Bob Casey and John Fetterman, are calling on Norfolk Southern for more transparency following an Altoona-area train derailment in December. There were no hazardous materials spilled or people injured during that derailment in Logan Township. But, the senators say Norfolk Southern did not properly inform local leaders about the derailment.
'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...
Tracy Coyne Resigns from Saint Francis to Pursue New Coaching Opportunity
LORETTO, Pa. — Saint Francis University women's lacrosse head coach Tracy Coyne has announced that she will resign from her post to pursue another coaching opportunity. "Although I'm certainly disappointed that Tracy will no longer lead our women's lacrosse program, I cannot thank her enough for the numerous contributions and accomplishments she brought to Saint Francis during her tenure," said Saint Francis Director of Athletics James Downer. "Through dedication and skill, Tracy brought Red Flash women's lacrosse to profound heights, setting new program marks for most overall wins in a season, the most NEC victories in a season, and for the first time in Saint Francis history, led the team to consecutive postseason berths in the NEC Tournament. Coach Coyne's efforts have done much to elevate and establish our program into a perennial contender, and I'm confident that we'll only build off Tracy's success. We certainly wish Coach Coyne the best of luck in her future endeavors."
PASSHE governors approve state funding, freeze tuition for seventh year
HARRISBURG -- In a special meeting Wednesday morning, the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education accepted the commonwealth's 2024-25 appropriation of nearly $614.8 million, an increase of 6% over 2023-24, as well as a tuition fee freeze for a seventh consecutive year for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and nine sister institutions.
New Ownership Announced For Save A Lot In Johnstown, PA
Save A Lot has shared that retail veteran Khalid Ajmal and his son, Affan, are the new owners of the store at 346 Sheridan St. in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. “Affan and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide well-stocked stores filled with fresh produce and meat cut daily in stores to our Johnstown customers,” Ajmal said.
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...
Rossiter takes opener, 7-5
ROSSITER — Daren Byers gave up just two runs pitching for the Rossiter Miners in last year’s Federation League playoffs before going 23 2/3 scoreless in his team’s title run that finished with a sweep of Sykesville. In Tuesday’s opening game of their semifinal series against the...
Bet on the surging Fever to cover as road favorites against the Wings
After only winning 13 of their 40 games last season, the Indiana Fever are already closing in on that win total with 15 regular-season games remaining. The Caitlin Clark effect appears to be real. Clark is averaging 16.8 points, 7.8 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game on a...
Where to Watch Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever on TV or Streaming Live – Wednesday, July 17
The Dallas Wings (5-19) will try to snap a three-game losing streak when hosting the Indiana Fever (11-14) on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at College Park Center. This contest is at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. We dig deep into all of the info you need before this matchup begins...
Gloria Gates CARE Announces Formation of Inaugural Advisory Board to Transform Healthcare
Gloria Gates CARE, the groundbreaking comprehensive and sustainable primary healthcare model for Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries or those without insurance, is proud to announce the establishment of its inaugural Advisory Board. ALTOONA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2024 / Gloria Gates CARE, the groundbreaking comprehensive and sustainable primary healthcare...
ALS walk keeps growing, raising funds for patients
Jeremy Portash’s interest in the Walk to Defeat ALS began nearly two decades ago when his grandmother, Phyllis Connelly, died from the disease in 2005. Today, the Portage resident is a committee member for the regional walk, and said the event brings people together every year to raise funds toward finding a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a progressive nervous system disease that gradually deteriorates the ability to walk, talk, swallow and — eventually — to breathe.
PASSHE freezes tuition at all 10 schools for seventh year in a row
On Wednesday morning, the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education voted unanimously to freeze tuition for the seventh year in a row. That means tuition for undergraduate in-state students at all 10 PASSHE schools, including Slippery Rock, Indiana and PennWest universities, will remain at $7,716 per year.
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