Lawsuit filed against Diocese of Greensburg alleges years of abuse, orgies involving minor
GREENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A lawsuit filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg in western Pennsylvania alleges that a former priest raped and sexually abused a minor for nearly six years. The 25-page complaint was first filed on June 5 by attorneys Richard Serbin and Andrew Janet on behalf of the victim. The lawsuit was officially confirmed for filing pseudonymously on June 22.
(Mobile users can read the complaint here)
Local man gives to community through unique scavenger hunts on social media
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One local man is gifting people in the community with a fun experience and potentially some big prizes.
And it's all done through a scavenger hunt where the clues are posted on social media.
“Moneymanmf” is how he can be found on Snapchat.
After adding him as a friend, Snapchat users wait until he posts a clue onto his Snapchat story.
"I’ll just drop random clues every once in a while whenever I decide.
Pastor released, website suspended amid wife's death investigation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A Myrtle Beach pastor was released from his duties amid an ongoing investigation into thedeath of his wife, 30-year-old Mica Miller.
The overseer of Solid Rock Church in Market Common sent a notice to its members on Sunday that Pastor John-Paul Miller was released from all ministerial functions. The notice states that Miller is released "for a time of healing, counsel, and guidance, pursuant to our governing instrument.
Big Run man dead after high-speed chase with police ends with fiery crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A high-speed police pursuit Monday night ended with the driver dead after he crashed into a motorcycle shop in Big Run, Jefferson County, state police say.
The crash caused massive structural damage to the building of Best Kawasaki Motorcycles.
Around 10:30 p.m., Punxsutawney police say they attempted to pull over a red Dodge Caliber when it refused to stop.
They say it went on U.S. 119 into Big Run.
CV's Logan Kent eclipses 1,000 point mark on Senior night
PA locomotive manufacturer, union reach tentative deal to end 2-month strike
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The country's largest locomotive manufacturer and its striking union workers have reached a tentative agreement that could end a two-month strike that saw about 1,400 people walk off the job at its Pennsylvania plant.
Pittsburgh-based Wabtec announced the agreement with Local 506 of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America on Wednesday. The company said it calls for wage increases, improves the grievance process and provides other benefits, but it did not disclose specific details.
Steelers signing former Falcons, Bucs WR to one-year deal
PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing free-agent wide-receiver Scotty Miller to a one-year deal.
The 26-year-old most recently played for the Atlanta Falcons, and will be reunited with Arthur Smith, who has taken over as the Steelers' new offensive coordinator.
Miller was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019 and spent four seasons with them.
He has played in 67 career games, recording 85 catches, for over 1,000 total yards and 6 touchdowns.
Thomas Team Honda high school football team of the week: Bishop McCort Crushers
JOHNSTOWN -- Bishop McCort stormed back in the city game behind a heroic effort from quarterback Will Miller to stun Johnstown 24-21 this past Friday night.
The win was the Crushers first in five years against the host Trojans.
For their efforts, Bishop McCort is the Thomas Team Honda high school football team of the week for week 6 of the season.
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Woman defrauds Rockwood Borough Council of $36K
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police are investigating after a woman in Somerset County deceived members of the Rockwood Borough Council into paying her approximately $36,000 without approval, according to a press release.
State police said the unidentified woman deceived members of the Rockwood Borough Council in January into paying her on numerous occasions for work which was not actually performed.
The press release states that the woman was paid without approval from the rest of the council and without their knowledge.
Annual holiday model train display returns inside Lakemont Park
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — With the opening of Lakemont Park’s “Lights on the Lake” last week comes another timeless area holiday attraction with the Altoona Model Train Museum Association’s annual holiday train display.
The display is truly a sight to behold, containing several thousand individual pieces that have been combined to create a breathtaking animated world.
Adding to the sense of wonderment is the fact that the train platform is only available for view by the public for six short weeks every year.