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Westmoreland County Prison reviews security protocols after inmate escapes
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials at the Westmoreland County Prison are reviewing security protocols after an inmate escaped from his cell and allegedly assaulted a guard.Initially, Warden Steve Pelesky said it was believed the inmate used a piece of paper to jam his cell door but told KDKA-TV that after reviewing security footage, it's believed it was officer error. The incident happened on Aug. 9 around 3 a.m."In this case, it does appear from the video that this officer didn't pull hard enough on the door to make it, or realize, that the door was not fully secured shut at...
Johnstown Flood Memorial to host ‘Evening on the Lake’
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Flood National Memorial announced they will be hosting an “Evening on the Lake.” The program, scheduled for Aug. 27 at 7 p.m., will showcase documents discovered from the collection of John Kephart from the Cambria County Historical Society. Community members will have a chance to learn about sixteen […]
Father-daughter duo found with over a pound of meth and fentanyl in Bedford County, troopers report
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Father-daughter “outing” to visit her boyfriend in Bedford County Prison ended in their own arrest when police said they found more than a pound of deadly drugs stashed under their car. John Rickenbach Jr., 42, and his daughter Kayla, 23, both of Reading, were arrested and charged with drug […]
Bedford Area SD renovations receive pushpack from board president
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — During their meeting Tuesday, the Bedford Area School District Board members voted to proceed with the bidding process for school renovations. However, despite the approval, at the end of the meeting, Board President Colonel Ricky Miller announced that he would be giving another presentation. Superintendent of the Bedford Area School […]
'Very frustrating:' Cause of death undetermined for body found in attic of Johnstown home
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County investigators are providing more details on the investigation into a body that was found in the attic of a Johnstown home in June. Last month, authorities identified the body of36-year-old Gregory Rohn, who was reportedly found wrapped in a tarp andhidden inside a crawl space in a home along the 100 block of Adams Street.
JD Vance Falsely Claims Democrats Were Behind Trump Assassination Attempt by Republican Gunman: ‘They Even Tried to Kill Him’
Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) suggested that Democrats were behind last month’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. On July 13, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired several shots at Trump as the ex-president spoke at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was grazed in the ear, one rally attendee was killed, and two others were wounded. Secret Service agents quickly shot Crooks to death.
Johnstown to host Sandyvale Wine Experience
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Sandyvale Wine Experience will be celebrating its 11th annual wine festival event. This two day event kicks off on Friday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. with a “Wine and Chocolate Feast Wine Pairing Dinner” at the Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy, located at 80 Hickory Street. The wine dinner will […]
Sale of former Ideal Market in downtown Johnstown almost complete
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority board unanimously approved the sale of the former Ideal Market in downtown Johnstown on Tuesday. According to our media partners at the Tribune-Democrat, the sale will be to an Ohio-based HVAC and plumbing supply business. Famous Supply will pay $210,000 for the 339 Walnut St. property and […]
Sportsbeat Preview: Northern Bedford Panthers
NEW ENTERPRISE (WTAJ) — Last fall Northern Bedford’s senior class capped off an incredible run, with the team’s third District 5 title in four years. It was the kind of class that didn’t come through the small school too often. It’s the kind of group that is hard to replace. “I think the easiest thing […]
Johnstown woman pleads guilty to drug trafficking
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown resident pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday for drug trafficking. Amanda Weidner, 40, pleaded guilty to Count One of the Superseding Indictment for violating the federal narcotics law. In a release from the Department of Justice, Weidner is accused of possessing and distributing heroin and cocaine between February 2021 […]
Conemaugh Health System receives recognition for donation awareness
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh Health System (CHS) received statewide recognition for its efforts to raise awareness and support for organ, eye and tissue donations. CHS was one of the top three performing systems in the 2024 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge. That challenge encourages hospitals across the Commonwealth to increase awareness about donations […]
OLSH Welcomes New Faculty & Staff Members for 2024-25 School Year
Mr. John Howard joins the OLSH faculty as a Science teacher. Mr. Howard has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, both from Saint Vincent College. He most recently was a Science teacher at Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg. He has also been a long-term substitute teacher in the Greater Latrobe School District.
Consol and Arch to combine, forming a $5 billion coal producer based in Pennsylvania
Arch Resources and Consol Energy are combining to form a single coal producer valued at more than $5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday, the latest consolidation in a deal-happy energy sector. Arch shareholders will get 1.326 shares of Consol common stock for each share of Arch they own. Consol shareholders...
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from Aug. 12-18
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of August 12-18, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Cocoa Diner. Location:...
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