Social security benefit increases nationwide but seniors in PA still wait for state budget

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  322 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Social security benefits will increase 3.2% in 2024 as part of the annual increase of the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. This adds about 50$ monthly to the average retirement benefit according to the Social Security Administration who announced this change last Thursday. The cost-of-living adjustment is calculated based on an average of the inflation readings for the months of July, August and September. The aim of the increase is to aid seniors in rising costs of goods and services – but advocates for senior care in Pennsylvania say this is not enough. [Read More]

Former Pirate Neil Walker to announce draft pick, join broadcast booth

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  145 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — Former Pittsburgh Pirates' 2B Neil Walker, who was honored prior to Saturday's game, will announce the team's first overall selection at the MLB Draft in Denver. Walker, who spent seven seasons in a Bucs uniform, recently retired from Major League Baseball following a 12-year career. Walker also announced that he will join the AT&T SportsNet broadcast booth later this season, beginning on Aug. 13th. “There's a lot of dead [air] time,” Walker said. [Read More]

Johnstown Panera Bread cited for 'fly infestation'

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  291 words  |  Delta Gatti

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Johnstown's Panera Bread, located in the Richland Town Center, has been cited by a state health inspector for a reported "fly infestation," according to a report on pafoodsafety.gov. The follow-up inspection was conducted on Friday as the inspector provided the following comments: This is a follow up inspection of a limited service retail food facility due to a fruit or drain fly infestation on the inspection of 1-29-20. [Read More]

Missing MA man found dead in Clearfield County

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  168 words  |  Delta Gatti

UPDATE:CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — According to Clearfield County coroner, Kim Shaffer-Snyder, missing 19-year-old Massachusetts man Timothy Krevchenko was found dead Sunday in Girard Township. She says an autopsy was performed Monday and the results are pending. ORIGINAL:Authorities in Clearfield County are searching for a 19-year-old man who has been reported missing in Massachusetts after crashing his car in Pennsylvania. Police say Timothy Kravchenko was reportedly involved in a minor vehicle crash over the weekend, near the intersection of Gillingham Road and Ridge Road in Girard Township. [Read More]

Police find storage unit filled with drugs, gun following Ferndale man's arrest

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  216 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown police say they found more drugs in the storage unit of a Ferndale man who was arrested Wednesday after driving under the influence and having 60 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. Police say 27-year-old Andrew Colvin was arrested Wednesday and further investigation led police to a storage unit in Stonycreek Township that was owned by Colvin. Police say during an exterior search performed by K9 officer Thor, the dog indicated there was an odor of narcotics. [Read More]

Shooting near college leaves 1 man dead, 1 wounded

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  89 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — State police say a shooting near a college in southern Pennsylvania has left a Philadelphia man dead and another wounded. But it's not clear what sparked the shooting, which occurred around 8:15 p.m. Sunday a few blocks away from the campus of Shippensburg University. State police say the body of 21-year-old Shakur Myers was found near a vehicle. The wounded victim, 21-year-old Samir Stevenson, was flown to a hospital and remains in critical condition. [Read More]

Volunteers promote Johnstown Free Clinic

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  212 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN -- Volunteers in bright yellow vests converged on downtown Johnstown Monday afternoon to promote theJohnstown Free Medical Clinic. Many of them were from AmeriCorps, and they were handing out pamphlets and telling people about the clinic's outreach programs, particularly the needle exchange program. One of those vest-clad volunteers was Andre Davis, the clinic's intensive care manager. "I believe with everything in my soul that this is what's needed today," he said of the outreach program. [Read More]

American Legion Cambria County Fair happening this week

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  134 words  |  Christie Applegate

EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — The American Legion Cambria County Fair in Ebensburg is a popular spot this Labor Day. The fair features livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, rides and several food vendors. On Monday night, Grammy Award-nominated Dailey and Vincent will perform at the Grandstand from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fireworks will light up the sky after the show. Daily admission is $8, which includes access to rides and shows. [Read More]

Disgruntled worker shot 5 coworkers including supervisor; 2 people dead

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  426 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CHESTER, Pa. (TND) — A disgruntled employee is accused of shooting and killing his coworkers at a longstanding business in a Philadelphia suburb, according to officials. "He shot five people, five coworkers... two are deceased, three are at the hospital. I'm asking everybody in this region that listening today to pray for them right now. They are in serious condition, and we are hopeful that they are able to survive," Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer told local media outlets at the scene Wednesday morning. [Read More]

Fireworks Vs. Gunshots can you tell the difference?

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  296 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Cambria County, PA (WJAC) — With the Fourth of July right around the corner, the Cambria County 911 Center says the number of shots-fired calls throughout the county continue to rise because of fireworks in the area. “We are expecting to get more calls and if we are not getting them, we are questioning why aren’t people concerned,” says Robbin Melnyk, 911 coordinator. “It’s not a bad thing we are expecting to get more calls this week. [Read More]