Bank regulator's toxic workplace culture overshadows oversight of financial system

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  805 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

WASHINGTON (TND) — Lawmakers spent a second consecutive day grilling the leader of the agency that oversees U.S. banks and suggesting he resign from his position after an investigation found a culture of rampant sexual harassment and toxic workplace culture that shifted attention away from a lengthy list of pending regulatory moves that could reshape the U.S. financial system. Leaders of the nation’s agencies that oversee the financial industry and system have appeared in front of Congress the last two days for oversight hearings that come after last year’s string of bank failures sparked a wave of moves to shore up the banking system and avoid future issues. [Read More]

Central Cambria to host public hearing on potential closure of Jackson Elementary school

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  152 words  |  Delta Gatti

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — “We want to hear from you.” That's what the Central Cambria School Board is saying after discussing the possibility of closing the Jackson Township Elementary School. The board president says that the request for public comment goes along with the district’s plan of completing a feasibility study to determine budgetary projections. He says public opinion will give them a clearer picture of how they should proceed. [Read More]

Interim PA Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward sworn-in as interim Lieutenant Governor

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  89 words  |  Delta Gatti

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Pennsylvania has a new interim Lieutenant Governor. Interim PA Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward was sworn-in as the acting Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon. This comes after former PA Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman was sworn-in for his new role as a U.S. Senator on Tuesday. Ward will remain the interim Lieutenant Governor until January 17, when the swearing-in of of Lt. Governor-elect Austin Davis is set to take place along with the swearing-in of Pennsylvania Governor-elect Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg. [Read More]

Jeff Tech closes protective services program

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  195 words  |  Delta Gatti

REYNOLDSVILLE, Pa. - The Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School closed the protective services program on Monday. The program at Jeff Tech was designed to prepare students for careers in criminal justice, emergency medicine and fire protection. Executive director Barry Fillman said at this time each year, Jeff Tech considers what the programs are offering, based on student enrollment, occupational projections and the needs of the community. The protective services program has seen a six-year decline in enrollment to its current enrollment of 12 students. [Read More]

Setsucon anime convention coming to Altoona this weekend

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  105 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — There's an anime convention coming to Blair County this weekend. "Setsucon" began in 2007 in State College, but organizers say it outgrew its venue. This is the third year it has been held at the Blair County Convention Center, with more than 1,500 people expected to attend, all dressed in anime costumes. Organizers say this is a family-friendly event that features lectures, workshops, discussion panels and even video game tournaments. [Read More]

Altoona Curve receive invite to MLB's new player development system

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  139 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — The Altoona Curve have reportedly received an invitation to be part of the MLB's newest player development system, according to a release, and would remain the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was first reported nearly one year ago that Major League Baseball had a new proposal in the works that would eliminate 40 minor league teams and would restructure the league based upon geography. [Read More]

Altoona's Lakemont Park to close this summer for renovations

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  202 words  |  Delta Gatti

ALTOONA – Lakemont Park will be closed for renovations this summer, but will reopen on Friday, Nov. 17, for the 21st annual Holiday Lights On The Lake, officials said Tuesday. Changes planned for Lakemont Park include replacing some of the older amusement rides with a new miniature golf course, batting cages, playgrounds, basketball and sand volleyball courts and expanded picnic areas, while keeping and enhancing attractions such as the waterpark, paddle boats, train, roller coasters, antique cars and go-karts. [Read More]

First legal distillery in Cambria County set to open

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  394 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

BLACKLICK TOWNSHIP -- The first legal distillery in Cambria County is opening its doors next weekend. There are several distilleries throughout the region, including in Somerset and Indiana counties, but a father-son team is leading the way in Blacklick Township. Michael Cocho along with his son Michael Cocho II, is bringing new industry to Cambria County through the Moonshine Mine Distillery. "We're making moonshine. We're making it 100 proof, 120 proof," [Read More]

Police identify three individuals shot and killed in early Saturday Ohio shoot-out

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  259 words  |  Christie Applegate

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Three people remain in the hospital Sunday after a shooting in Columbus, Ohio Saturday injured them and killed three others. Authorities said six people in total were shot, three of whom were killed. Two were pronounced dead at the scene, and the third was taken to an area hospital and died there. Those who were killed were identified as 27-year-old Malachi Pee, 18-year-old Da'ondre Bullock, and 26-year-old Garcia Dixon Jr. [Read More]

Police, Game Commission investigating alleged video of teen strangling duck in Cambria Co.

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  187 words  |  Brenda Moya

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the West Hills Regional Police Department confirmed to 6 News that they are investigating an alleged video that appears to show a teenage boy strangling and killing a duck in Cambria County. The video, which appeared on Snapchat over the weekend, before circulating on social media, allegedly shows the teen yelling at the duck to "stop making noise" before a hand is seen grabbing the animal by its neck and shaking it. [Read More]