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Local leaders have questions about Centre County's coronavirus nursing home death

Posted on May 12, 2024 | 2 minutes | 241 words | Brenda Moya

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Questions remain about coronavirus deaths in nursing homes and the transparency between the care facilities and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. There are a number of issues surrounding COVID-19 reporting -- one of those specifically deals with patients diagnosed in nursing homes and personal care facilities. That issue has surfaced this week with the reporting of the second person to die of COVID-19 in Centre County. [Read More]

New burial rules seek to extend Arlington Cemetery lifespan

Posted on May 12, 2024 | 1 minutes | 69 words | Christie Applegate

by MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press

Thu, September 26th 2019 at 11:57 AM UserWay icon for accessibility widget

In this Thursday, March 28, 2019, file photo, a military bugler plays taps during a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The Army is proposing new rules that would significantly restrict eligibility for burial at Arlington National Cemetery in an effort to preserve a dwindling number of gravesites well into the future. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

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Sheetz offering free meal and car wash to veterans, active military members Monday

Posted on May 12, 2024 | 1 minutes | 54 words | Brenda Moya

by Ryan Graffius

Fri, November 8th 2019 at 4:42 PM

Updated Fri, November 8th 2019 at 4:45 PM

According to a release from Sheetz, the company is showing its "respect and gratitude" to all military veterans and active duty members by offering them a free meal and car wash on Veteran's Day. (Sheetz Inc.)

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'DC's Hat Lady,' Ms. Vanilla Beane, dies at 103

Posted on May 11, 2024 | 1 minutes | 31 words | Delta Gatti

Goodbye to an icon: 'DC's Hat Lady,' Ms. Vanilla Beane, dies at 103

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:31:14 GMT (1717583474637)

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'I'm used to interacting with people:' PSU students react to recent national surge in COVID cases

Posted on May 11, 2024 | 1 minutes | 213 words | Merlyn Hunt

University Park, PA (WJAC) — COVID cases have been on the rise across the country as summer comes to an end. As the school year starts again, it is important to know what diseases are considered the biggest threat. Multiple Penn State students and faculty members said that they are hoping that this rise in cases is not here to stay as the university returned to classes on Monday. State College is a crowded place during the school year, making it an easy place for diseases to spread. [Read More]

Cameron County winery celebrates grand opening

Posted on May 11, 2024 | 1 minutes | 141 words | Christie Applegate

EMPORIUM, Pa. (WJAC) — A winery is celebrating its grand opening this weekend in Emporium, Cameron County. The Rich Valley Winery is on Route 120 downtown. The owners say they started beekeeping nearly 10 years ago but wanted to get into the wine business, too. They say they wanted to distance themselves from big wineries by offering products people want. "Pennsylvania Wine Land wants to become that new Finger Lakes,” said Ryan Magaro. [Read More]

Greater Altoona Career & Tech Center Under Investigation for Mistreatment of Staff

Posted on May 11, 2024 | 2 minutes | 277 words | Christie Applegate

ALTOONA/BLAIR COUNTY, Pa — The administration of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is under investigation for allegedly mistreating their staff. The Joint Operating Committee held a meeting earlier tonight. In an era where fewer workers are entering the workforce, mistreatment of those already in the door is a way to exacerbate the issue..but that’s what school staff say happened here. “A dissonance in the school between some of the administration and teachers and staff that. [Read More]

PA Turnpike Closure Problematic for Truck Drivers Unable to Travel for Five Hours

Posted on May 11, 2024 | 2 minutes | 243 words | Brenda Moya

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa — Earlier today, a tractor trailer rolled over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near mile marker 130...which caused the roadway to be closed between Breezewood in Bedford County to New Stanton in Westmoreland County...a span of nearly 90 miles. Both sides of the turnpike reopened shortly after 2 p.m. Monday afternoon after being closed for approximately five hours. That caused huge problems for truck drivers like Dave Maze. [Read More]

Steelers' safety, former Penn Stater Marcus Allen surprises mom with car for Christmas

Posted on May 11, 2024 | 1 minutes | 80 words | Brenda Moya

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — Pittsburgh Steelers safety, and former Penn State Nittany Lion, Marcus Allen is going viral on social media for gifting his mom a brand new car for Christmas. The video, posted to Allen's Instagram page and subsequently shared on the Steelers' social media pages, has already received thousands of views and reactions. Allen was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2018, after spending four seasons in Happy Valley. You can view the emotional video of Allen's mom below: [Read More]

Engine issues prompt plane landing on Highway 501; 2 people on board

Posted on May 10, 2024 | 2 minutes | 378 words | Barrett Giampaolo

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: Plane that made emergency landing on Hwy 501 operated by flight school A plane landed Wednesday on Highway 501 in the Carolina Forest area due to engine failure, according to audio obtained from LiveATC.net. ABC15 listened to the live Air Traffic Control net audio between the tower and the pilot before the plane landed. The audio revealed the pilot said he had engine failure and he was going to land on the highway. [Read More]