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New penny candy store opens in Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A new business has opened up offering a bargain for your buck or in this case penny! A penny candy store is opening and the plan is to keep some of their prices low in the face of inflation. Kernville Kandies and More has officially opened up and is offering sweets that are generations old! It wasn’t until Monday when an old unoccupied clergy house on the 700 block of Somerset Street had a true purpose again.

Pirates unveil new road uniforms

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Woman found dead accused estranged husband, pastor, of 'grooming' her at church

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — New reports have been released detailing incidents involving the estranged wife of a South Carolina pastor, 30-year-old Mica Miller, who died by suicide. Miller died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 27 at the Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina. Since then, the details surrounding her death have gained national interest. WPDE requested reports from the Myrtle Beach Police Dept. (MBPD) that listed Mica Miller as a victim.

'I don't want to catch a case:' Altoona man accused of raping 12-year-old girl, PSP says

Altoona, PA (WJAC) — State police in Blair County say an Altoona man is behind bars after he was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl earlier this year. Troopers say in early March, authorities were contacted to investigate the alleged sexual assault of a young girl after she had been reported missing and then returned, at which time she reportedly told her family that she had "engaged in sexual intercourse" with 24-year-old Jesus Lamour Romero.

'Thrill kills:' Juveniles plead guilty in Cambria County deer poaching case, PAGC says

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Pennsylvania wildlife officials say multiple juveniles have pleaded guilty to illegally killing 10 deer in Cambria County last fall. The Pennsylvania Game Commissionposted earlier this week that the juveniles recently entered pleas to felony unlawful killing or taking of big game. Authorities say the investigation began in the fall of 2023 when wildlife officials received multiple reports of deer being shot at night, in the Dysart area of Cambria County.

Former PSU ethics officer planning to sue university, claiming civil rights violations

University Park, PA (WJAC) — A former Penn State administrator is planning to take legal action against the university. Emme Devonish was named as the university’s ethics officer in September of 2020. She recently left Penn State and has now filed notice of a pending discrimination civil suit in Centre County court. Specifically, Devonish is claiming violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Johnstown Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

Johnstown Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 07:32:32 GMT (1717572752987) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA MOUNTIES hace 3 años PO softball rolls past TyronePhilipsburg -- Philipsburg-Osceola picked up a victory Monday night over Tyrone in Mountain league play. Check out the video above for highlights of Monday's action. hace 3 años H.S. Roundup 3-4: District 5 and 6 basketball playoffs continue ThursdayJOHNSTOWN -- Thursday night saw local playoff action in both District 5 and District 6.

Portage Borough declares snow emergency

PORTAGE, Pa. (WJAC) — A snow emergency has been declared in Portage Borough, officials say. Mayor James Kissell said the snow and ice emergency is effective immediately and will last until 6:00 a.m. Thursday. During this time, the mayor says there will be no parking allowed on any avenues within the borough. Officials say the Portage Borough Winter Parking Ordinance will be strictly enforced by police and parking is not allowed on the even side of the street on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; and the odd side Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Scranton officer critically injured in shooting identified

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Officials offered an update Friday afternoon on the shooting thatleft an officer injured on Thursday morning. They identified the critically injured officer as Detective Kyle Gilmartin, who has been with the department for nine years. Gilmartin remains in the hospital in critical but stable condition at Geisinger CMC. Detective Kyle Gilmartin was injured on 01/11/24 from an officer-involved shooting in West Scranton. Gilmartin boasts a commendable 9-year tenure with the Scranton Police Department.

NY Democrat rips 'extremist' who helped organize Syracuse anti-Israel encampment

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (TND) — Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., decried an organizer of Syracuse University’s Gaza solidarity encampment Tuesday, saying their posts regarding Hamas and the war in Gaza are indefensible. An encampment of over 70 tents has taken over Syracuse’s Quad in protest of the school’s refusal to condemn Israel in its war with Hamas terrorists. Individuals occupying the encampment have allegedly been witnessed “following Jewish students that walk past the tent encampment in an attempt to harass them.