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Feeling the heat? This summer could break records
WASHINGTON (TND) — Summer officially begins on the Summer Solstice – between June 20 and 22 – when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky; however, many are already experiencing hotter temperatures.
This April was Earth’s warmest on record, and the U.S. could experience even more record-breaking temperatures over the next few months. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) releases new climate predictions every 90 days and the latest one shows hotter-than-normal temperatures in almost every single state.
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President Biden openly acknowledges Arkansas granddaughter for the first time
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018.
“Our son Hunter and Navy’s mother, Lunden, are working together to foster a relationship that is in the best interests of their daughter, preserving her privacy as much as possible going forward,” Biden said in a statement. It was his first acknowledgement of the child.
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PSU men's volleyball sweeps SFU
UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State men's volleyball team started off the second half of its EIVA schedule with a resounding 3-0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-21) sweep of in-state rival St. Francis at Rec Hall Tuesday night.
The win moves the Nittany Lions (10-12) to 6-2 in conference play, tied with George Mason for the second-best mark in the league.
The Red Flash (11-11) dropped its fifth match in a row and fall to 5-3 in the EIVA.
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Smoke from wildfires prompts air quality alert for majority of our region
Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been bringing our area smoky, hazy sunshine for the past few days, and now it is impacting our air quality.
Air Quality Alerts were issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday for the majority of West-Central Pennsylvania. What this means is, air pollution concentrations within our region are unhealthy for all groups.
The general public may experience mild health effects such as headaches, irritated eyes, fatigue, and coughing.
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Bullying Town Hall, a variety of perspectives shared at UPJ
Cambria County, PA — A wide variety of perspectives were shared at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's campus on Thursday, as panelists and local residents discussed the issue of bullying in our communities.
The event began with a show of hands to who has been the victim of bullying. Most people in the room say they are, or were a victim.
“Careful of the things you do. Children will listen.
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More than 2,000 properties behind on taxes up for sale in Cambria County
JOHNSTOWN -- Out of an estimated 87,000 properties in Cambria County, approximately 12,000 are behind on taxes, and about 2,100 are up for sale.
Properties that are two years behind on property taxes are put into the tax sale system, where people can buy them for much cheaper than usual.
For instance, at a private sale, which happens four times a year, people buy properties for as little as $200, although they still owe any back taxes in mortgages.
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New mural being installed in downtown Bellefonte
Bellefonte, PA (WJAC) — Downtown Bellefonte is getting new artwork.
A one-thousand-square-foot mural, located along the 100 block of Allegheny Street, next to the Waffle Shop is nearly complete.
The mural was done by "Key Detail," from New York City, who have installed murals across the world.
According to Downtown Bellefonte Incorporated, the mural pays tribute to “National Air Mail and Bellefonte’s role in that rich history.”
The city also says that the mural will be officially dedicated, in a public ceremony, on June 28th, at the mural unveiling block party downtown.
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Rifle Season begins Saturday in Pennsylvania, game warden shares hunting safety tips
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — This Saturday marks the beginning of rifle deer season in Pennsylvania.
Hunters are reminded that staying safe means much more than just wearing their fluorescent orange gear.
"Tell someone when you're going out hunting. Tell them where you're going and when you plan to be back. That way, if something were to happen, we're notified as soon as possible and we can head out there," said State Game Warden April Whitsell.
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What will Johnstown look like in 2025? Meet a new leader working on revitalization
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown: some of us were born here, some of us were raised here, and some of us moved here from somewhere else.
No matter what, we all want to see this place succeed.
There are many local organizations trying to make Johnstown successful, including Vision Together 2025.
Last month, they welcomed a new President and CEO: Mike Tedesco.
"The goal is really improving quality of life for those who live here right now,"
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