Maui sues cell carriers over wildfire warning alerts that were never received
HONOLULU (AP) — Had emergency responders known about widespread cellphone outages during the height of last summer's deadly Maui wildfires, they would have used other methods to warn about the disaster, county officials said in a lawsuit.
Alerts the county sent to cellphones warning people to immediately evacuate were never received, unbeknownst to the county, the lawsuit said.
Maui officials failed to activate sirens that would have warned the entire population of the approaching flames.
PA Military Museum to host WWII bomber pilot for live reading of his biography, experience
Local author Jared Frederick’s friendship with John Homan, a World War II bomber pilot and distinguished Flying Cross recipient, turned into the 100-year-old recounting the numerous bombing missions that he and his crew flew over Europe during the war.
Eighty years later, he still talks about the memories that he has of his crew members with a glint in his eye.
Frederick, knowing how important it is to preserve history through the eyes of those who have lived it, convinced Homan to tell his story, in long form, to help provide lessons for future generations.
Safeguarding roads or boosting police power?
State Senator Rosemary Brown says that Bill 37 still lets drivers use hands-free features like Bluetooth, but it would allow officers to write a ticket resulting in a $50 fine if they see a driver’s hands holding a cell phone, and not on the wheel. Residents in State College say they have mixed feelings about the bill.
"In many ways, it could be right, in many ways, it could be wrong,"
Spring Twp police welcomes new chief
CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — The Spring Township Police Department welcomed a new Chief of Police on Monday.
Chief Adam Salyards has nearly 20 years of law enforcement experience, having previously served as a community relations officer and then as a sergeant with the State College Police Department.
"Chief Salyards values a close relationship with the community and looks forward to continuing to build a stronger relationship with the residents of Spring Township,"
the Antique Store in Bedford County
Bedford, Pa. (WJAC) — Right along Route 220 in Bedford County, there’s an old barn that turned into an antique shop in 2018.
It started as a passion project for Tammy Welsh, a retired Bedford School District secretary, after she worked there for 31 years.
"I knew I wasn't someone that could just stay home and not keep myself active and busy,” Tammy said. “It kind of pulled all together with, ‘Why don't I open a little antique shop?
Balance Restaurant to create main street plaza in Downtown Johnstown
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Balance Restaurant opened three years ago in Downtown Johnstown and in 2020 co-owners Amanda and Mike Artim took the chance to expand the business next door to the Old Mission Inn and created the Mission Inn Event Space. Now, Amanda and Mike plan to make a $1.2 Million investment to further grow the business.
With an increased demand in catering and customers constantly filling the already expanded restaurant, Amanda and Mike have purchased the three adjacent buildings to the Mission Inn Event Space.
Former MLB player Juan Encarnacion accused of sexually assaulting daughter
According to a report from ESPN, former Major League Baseball player Juan Encarnacion has been accused of sexually assaulting his daughter.
Authorities with the attorney general's office in the Dominican Republic reportedly told ESPN that Encarnacion assaulted his daughter in May while she was sleeping.
Investigators told reporters that Encarnacion has since been taken into custody and a preliminary hearing was held Saturday.
Dominican law prohibits Encarnacion from being released on bail.
Penn State University police officers now equipped with body cams
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WJAC) — According to a university release, all Penn State police officers will now be equipped with body cams, beginning Monday, May 17th.
Officials say this decision allows Penn State police to be more transparent and accountable, and also helps support safety for both the officers and the community.
“This important step builds on our ongoing efforts to cultivate a more trusting relationship with community members,” said Charlie Noffsinger, associate vice president for Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS).
Steelers linebacker Shazier ruled out for season with spine injury
PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was placed on the reserve/injured list Tuesday morning with a spinal injury he suffered while playing against the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 4.
He will miss the rest of the season.
Shazier underwent spinal stabilization surgery on Dec. 6 in Pittsburgh. The surgery was performed by UPMC neurosurgeons and Steelers team physicians Drs. David Okonkwo and Joseph Maroon.
Theteam has provided no update on Shazier's condition or the severity of his spinal injury since the surgery.
West End Ambulance only station in county with specialty ambulance to carry obese patients
JOHNSTOWN - One ambulance center in Cambria County has a specialty piece of equipment no other station has, called Bariatric Transport. It's used to carry a patient who is overweight or obese. "It gives us the ability to move an obese person in a safe and dignified manner," said Ira Hart, director of West End Ambulance. The bariatric stretcher's purpose is to help transport patients in and out of their home to a hospital.