Bishop Carroll athletics voted out of Laurel Highlands Conference
SIDMAN -- Laurel Highlands Conference members voted unanimously Wednesday morning to eliminate Bishop Carroll High School's athletics teams from competition beginning in the 2018-2019 season.
Somerset High School Athletic Director Scott Close confirmed to WJAC-TV 6 Sports Wednesday night the 11-0 vote reflected the conference members concerns over the school's low roster numbers in football, and inability to field a junior varsity football team.
The Huskies finished 0-10 this past season.
Local police department now fully equipped with tasers, via new state funding
Cambria County, PA — Chief B.J. Newman, with the West Hills Regional Police Department says the idea of providing more tasers to his officers was proposed by the previous chief. He says he is glad to see it come to fruition, through state representative Frank Burns, of the 72nd District.
"Any chance we can get, to upgrade our toolbox, more available to help us to do our job better is highly appreciated.
PA man accused of luring girl, 11 who was later found by tracking her iPad
Pittsburgh (WPXI) — A Pennsylvania man is behind bars for allegedly luring an 11-year-old into his car and authorities say an iPad helped police find the child.
Police say 43-year-old Keith Lilliock was reportedly working at a Youngwood Dollar General Sunday night when police say he lured an 11-year-old girl.
"I was just blown away. I couldn't believe it because I know Keith. I shop here all the time. He always works in the evenings.
Williamsport man charged with sexually abusing a child at a homeless shelter
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING CO, (WOLF) — A man is facing charges of child sex crimes after an alleged assault at a city homeless shelter.
The Williamsport Bureau of Police says that officers responded to the Family Promise Shelter in the 630 block of Hepburn Street on April 6th around 7:30 AM after receiving reports of a possible sexual assault of a child. Police reviewed surveillance video that showed Leo Johnny Ortega, 28, engaging in inappropriate contact with an 8-year-old boy.
Berlin man claims famous ancestry
BERLIN, Pa. (WJAC) — Most people can share at least one story about a run-in with someone famous. Even fewer people can say they're related to someone famous.
A Somerset County man is in that niche group, and you'd be hard pressed to find someone more well-known than his cousin.
Without giving away his last name, Ralph, a Berlin resident since 1983, took a very big interest in his family's genealogy.
Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch speaks at annual Cambria Regional Chamber award dinner
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual award dinner Wednesday evening.
The chamber honored several members, in a number of categories, including Frank Duca Funeral Home, Mihalko’s Contracting and other businesses and leaders.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch was the keynote speaker this year.
Batch, who has a history in community engagement and volunteer work, says joining with the chamber gives him the opportunity to stay connected with businesses and organizations within the community.
How to choose the best joint health supplement
When it comes to choosing any type of nutritional supplement, you want to be picky. It's important that you are choosing products that are high-quality and safe, contain effective ingredients in the right amounts, and provide the health benefits they claim. When choosing a supplement to support the health of your joints, there are a lot of options on the market, so finding one that is safe and effective can seem overwhelming.
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WestPAC and Heritage crown champs in baseball and softball WednesdayWednesday night was a busy one for conference championships on the diamond. In the WestPAC, Conemaugh Township defeated Rockwood 10-0 to capture the school's third title. In softball, Meyersdale defeat Conemaugh Township 4-1 to bring home the hardwoodIn the Heritage,.
Re-enactors look to bring Revolutionary War era to life at Altoona fort
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — This weekend the Revolutionary War era is coming alive as Fort Roberdeau hosts its ranger skills weekend.
Historians say during the war rangers were given the opportunity to leave and return home to help their families through the winter months.
When they returned, Maj. Robert Cluggage would hold a weekend of drills to help hone the rangers' skills in things like ax throwing, shooting and black smithing.
Snow, sleet & rain to impact majority of the area Friday & Saturday
After a mild start to the week, our weather is changing quite a bit for the end of the week. A mix of snow, sleet, rain and freezing rain will overspread the area from south to north Friday morning. The morning commute should be fine in most areas but travel conditions will go downhill as the morning wears on with mixed precipitation arriving into Elk and Cameron counties by early afternoon.