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United Way: Poverty rates remain high in Cambria, Somerset and Blair counties
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (326+ words) Even as more working families in Cambria, Somerset and Blair counties are earning above the federal poverty level, a significant share are still struggling to afford basic necessities, according to the United Way of the Southern Alleghenies. Struble said the…...
Johnstown Mill Rats host mentorship event for area youth, teaching life lessons & skills
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (291+ words) by Tyann Bell/WJAC staff JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) " The Johnstown Mill Rats spent the day giving back to local kids in a big way as the team's first ever "Day of Champions" brought dozens of young people to Sargent's Stadium…...
Cam Tran to bring back annual Summer Youth Pass
2+ week, 5+ day ago (138+ words) Cam Tran is bringing back its annual Summer Youth Pass. This pass will offer riders 18 and younger unlimited travel on all fixed-route buses for just $1 per day from June 1 through August 31. In the beginning of July, Cam Tran will be…...
Bald Eagle Area School District hosts annual student art exhibit
3+ week, 5+ day ago (197+ words) WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and Du Bois, Pennsylvania. Our coverage area includes Bedford, Everett, Somerset, Meyersdale, Ebensburg, Windber, Hollidaysburg, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Tyrone, Bellefonte, Philipsburg, Clearfield, Punxsutawney, St. Marys, Brookville, Emporium, Treasure…...
Westmont Hilltop High School Hope Club organizes prom for local Life Skills students
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (161+ words) On Friday night in Cambria County, a high school club put together a prom for Life Skills students from area junior-senior high schools. The Life Skills Prom was held at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center. It's organized by the Hope…...
New Mexico AG criticizes Meta for threatening to shutdown platforms in state
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (24+ words) WJAC New Mexico AG criticizes Meta for threatening to shutdown platforms in state...
Organizers deliver America 250 activity books to Altoona's Ebner Elementary School
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (139+ words) BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Students in Blair County are getting a hands-on lesson in history as part of America's upcoming 250th birthday. On Monday, organizers visited Altoona's Ebner Elementary School, handing out activity books designed to teach kids about the nation's…...
UPJ Democracy Bowl showcases students' civic projects
2+ mon, 21+ hour ago (203+ words) CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Students from across western PA participated in a civics fair and trivia competition during Pitt-Johnstown's Democracy Bowl on Thursday. The annual event gives middle and high school students the opportunity to compete in a history and…...
'It felt motivating:' Forest Hills HS hosts student wellness day, focus on managing stress
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (381+ words) Sinclair partners with Disabled American Veterans for Community Impact Day to support American veterans and their families. CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Students at Forest Hills High School got a break from their regular classes on Wednesday for something focused on…...
Civics fair held for GJSD students helps identify community problems
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (178+ words) President Donald Trump delivers Remarks at the NRCC Annual Fundraising Dinner at Union Station in Washington. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) " An event aimed at showcasing civic action projects by 7th and 8th graders was held Wednesday morning at Johnstown High School. The Johnstown…...