JOHNSTOWN - The old First National Bank on Ferndale Avenue in Johnstown closed over a year ago and has now reopened as a coffee shop. After about a year of renovations, The Morning Grind Coffee House has been open for about three weeks. The shop is in the middle of a "soft open" in order to test what customers like. "We haven't really advertised yet, a lot of word of mouth, just trying to ease people into it, work out the some of the kinks, and find out what works what doesn't work,"
3 Munson men charged for sexually abusing animals
MUNSON – Pennsylvania state police served a search warrant Saturday after reports of animal abuse in Clearfield County.
According the official, the three men have been having sexual intercourse with animals.
District attorney Bill Shaw said the charges are part of an ongoing investigation into the abuse of animals.
“This is an unpleasant topic, but the facts are that we received a report of folks having sexual intercourse with animals, farm animals,” Shaw said.
Chiefs' Rashee Rice suspected of assault weeks after high-speed crash arrest: Report
Chiefs' Rashee Rice suspected of assault weeks after high-speed crash arrest: Report
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
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Law enforcement officials told The Dallas Morning News that Rice was suspected of assaulting a person at a downtown nightclub early Monday, and that the person went to a hospital after the encounter.
Crews battle overnight fire at Johnstown metal supplier
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — According to Cambria County dispatchers, several crews battled an overnight fire at a Johnstown metal supplier.
Officials say the fire broke out around 11:30 p.m. Friday at the North American Hoganas building, located at 101 Bridge Street.
Johnstown Fire Chief Bob Statler says the fire occurred inside the building.
Crews from Johnstown, Richland, West Hills, Greensburg and Latrobe were all on scene to assist.
No injuries have been reported.
Electric rates could go up by request of FirstEnergy
An official with FirstEnergy said energy rates going up is not a done deal, but they are looking to have the prices raised next January.
This would be the first time Penelec has raised its base rate since 2017 according to a spokesman Todd Meyers.
Companies like Penelec and West Penn Power cannot just raise their rates according to Meyers. He said they must request that change to the p-a public utility commission.
Fire kills woman, teenage brother, injures 2 other relatives
ASHLAND, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a woman and her teenage brother were killed in a fire that destroyed an eastern Pennsylvania home, also injuring two other relatives. Officials in Schuylkill County said the blaze was reported at about 12:30 a.m. Friday in the Butler Township residence. Fire officials said crews arrived to find that the structure had collapsed and were unable to reach the victims. Chief Edward Tarantelli of the township police force said the bodies of 29-year-old Alison Marie Houser and her 13-year-old brother, Andrew John "
Bill Mazeroskis uniform, bat to be displayed at Western PA Sports Museum
PITTSBURGH – Pirates fans will soon be able to relive one of the greatest moment in the franchise’s history thanks to a donation to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
Businessman Thomas Tull, a member of the Steelers’ ownership group, and his wife Alba donated Bill Mazeroski’s uniform and bat from Game 7 of the 1960 World Series to the museum.
Mazeroski hit the winning home run in the bottom of the ninth of Game 7 against the New York Yankees to give the Pirates their third World Series title in franchise history.
Breezewood Hardee's manager, customers react to fire destroying restaurant
BREEZEWOOD, Pa. (WJAC) — 6 News is still learning more about the fire that engulfed a Hardee's restaurant in Bedford County on Saturday. We spoke with the Breezewood Hardee's general manager and some customers about how it happened.
Not much remains of the Hardee's but a smoldering skeleton and debris — with the foam to put out the fire still wet, as of 1pm Sunday. What will be a long cleanup has already begun, with one Hardee's employee sweeping away ashes and rubble.
Brookville man admits to assaulting girl inside Elk County home in 2019
Elk County, PA (WJAC) — State police say a Brookville man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a female juvenile in 2019.
Police say in November, the victim, who is now a teenager, reported that she had been inappropriately touched by 22-year-old Ethan Fike, when she was 12 years old, at a residence in Ridgway.
According to the affidavit, the victim reportedly disclosed an incident in which Fike allegedly came into her room, "