Woman accused of stealing over $38K from Somerset Co. legion to pay off gambling debt

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  201 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County say a Markleton woman is facing charges, accused of stealing more than $38,000 from a local American Legion post and using it to make payments on online gambling sites. Troopers say Regina Sanner, 43, was hired in Sept. of 2020 to be the manager of the American Legion Post #279, located along Rockdale Road in Black Township. Authorities say the investigation into Sanner began in June, after the club's finance committee noticed multiple discrepancies. [Read More]

Destiny Outreach program protests decision at Johnstown City Council meeting

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  437 words  |  Brenda Moya

A protest was staged Wednesday evening at a regularly scheduled Johnstown City Council meeting. Representatives from Jefferson Memorial Church showed up to the meeting in order to protest against a decision made by the city to deny them funds from the 30.5 million federal ARPA, or the American Rescue Plan Act. The Jefferson Memorial Church and their Destiny Outreach program which provides meals for local children was one of 22 applications that was denied by the city. [Read More]

Former teacher charged with child rape arrested again

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  214 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

The former teacher in Tennessee who was accused of raping a child has been arrested again, less than three weeks later — this time for coercion of a witness, aggravated stalking, and harassment. Alissa McCommon, 38, was first arrested on Sept. 8. She bailed out and was not allowed to have any contact with the alleged victim, or any minors other than her own children. But Covington police say that’s not what happened. [Read More]

Lincoln Caverns restarts tours, with a few changes

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  194 words  |  Christie Applegate

HUNTINGDON CO, Pa (WJAC) — Lincoln Caverns in Huntingdon County is set to reopen again. Owners say the caverns lost a lot of business during the mandated closures caused by the spread of COVID-19. Now, they're offering cave tours, while still following the current social distancing guidelines. Masks are required, and will be provided, along with gloves. There will also be a full sanitation protocol in place within the cave and the gift shop. [Read More]

Local chemical dipping company goes viral on TikTok as they restore cars

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  387 words  |  Delta Gatti

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Even if you don’t have an account, chances are you have probably heard of the social media platform, Tiktok. Since its initial launch in 2016, TikTok has amassed a following of over 1 billion accounts. Many of the accounts focus on what people do in their day-to-day lives and, for the guys over at 3S Chemicals LLC in Nanty Glo, have used the platform to share their process of chemical dipping cars to the public. [Read More]

The Rathskeller, Spats Cafe to close Jan. 27

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  92 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

STATE COLLEGE - A week after it was announced that two landmark eateries in State College were closing, the owners have announced the official closing dates. The owners of The Rathskeller and Spats Cafe said their last day of business will be Jan. 27. Last week, it was revealed that both locations would be closed after the current owners and the building owners couldn't reach a lease agreement. The Rathskeller has been serving State College for more than 80 years, and Spats Cafe has been doing the same for 35 years. [Read More]

USA Powerlifting must allow trans athletes in women's competitions, court rules

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  631 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (TND) — A transgender athlete won a lawsuit against USA Powerlifting (USAPL), and a Minnesota court has subsequently ruled the sports organization must allow trans competitors in its women's divisions. USAPL had banned trans athlete JayCee Cooper from competing in its women's competitions, which reportedly led to Cooper filing a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019 and a lawsuit in state court in 2021. [Read More]

'America This Week w/ Eric Bolling'

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  24 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

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Blair County pediatrician arraigned on drug charges

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  78 words  |  Delta Gatti

ALTOONA - A pediatrician in Blair County turned herself in Tuesday morning on several drug charges. According to a criminal complaint, she’s accused of writing illegal prescriptions for her boyfriend, Andrew Smithmyer. Police said they are still trying to locate Smithmyer. Attorneys said Dr. Rebecca Delbaggio was fired from UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics as a result of the investigation. Her photo has been removed from the UPMC website, but last week, she was listed as a physician. [Read More]

Eldorado Civic group asking for public participation in recycling program, donations

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  178 words  |  Christie Applegate

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — The Eldorado Civic Association in Altoona, which oversees the Altoona Teener League and Miracle League of Blair County, is asking for the community’s help with their aluminum can recycling program. The money earned from the recycling goes to help with the upkeep of the baseball fields the leagues use, as well as several civic initiatives such as helping area families around the holidays. People can help out the organization by dropping off empty aluminum cans at the group’s meeting place, which is located at 5939 California Avenue. [Read More]