Altoona, PA (WJAC) — Altoona Police say a Blair County man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened to kill and extort a local bar owner.
According to the affidavit, 52-year-old Ryan Hollingsworth reportedly visited McGarvey's Bar, located in the Juniata section of the city, and asked to speak with the owner.
Police noted that, according to the owner, the two have known each other for a couple decades.
Investigators say Hollingsworth claimed that the owner had stolen a winning lottery ticket from him, years ago, and used the money to purchase the bar.
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REYNOLDSVILLE, Pa. — A Jefferson County convenience store has found a new way to keep serving customers following a fire that destroyed the business.
The One Stop Convenience Store opened a temporary store at its former location on Main Street in Reynoldsville.
Employee Kandy Bannon said the idea came up after a discussion on how they could keep serving the community.
"Everybody here cares about everybody," said Bannon. "Customers have been happy to have us back and the support has been overwhelming.
Residents given 'all clear' to return home after concerns surrounding Wilmore DamWed, 05 Jun 2024 09:54:03 GMT (1717581243891)
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TIPTON, Pa. (WJAC) — Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that DelGrosso Foods will receive $1.5 million to help expand manufacturing operations in Blair County.
The Pennsylvania-based company, the oldest family-owned pasta sauce producer in the United States, will convert a 166,000 square-foot vacant facility in Antis Township into an expanded pasta sauce manufacturing space which will allow the company to double its production.
“DelGrosso Foods is a nationally recognized food manufacturer known by many Pennsylvanians, whether in the grocery store aisle or at home in our kitchens, and it has supplied consumers across the country with its trusted products for decades,” said Gov.
REYNOLDSVILLE - An additional flight to Pittsburgh International Airport from Jefferson County will soon be available for passengers.
Southern Airways announced it'll be adding a midday flight to Pittsburgh from DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) starting Thursday.
Airport Manager Bob Shaffer said there will now be flights to Pittsburgh every two hours on weekdays.
Shaffer said the change was made due to feedback from flyers and hopes it will help increase ridership.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) – A local high school graduate has not received his diploma yet, after he went off-script during a commencement speech.
On Friday, Campbell County High School graduate Micah Price encouraged his classmates to find god during his speech. Leaders in the school district says it wasn't what he prepared.
Superintendent Shelli Wilson says Price's principal chose him to give a speech at the graduation. Administrators approve the speeches which are rehearsed by students.
Man airlifted to Altoona after falling from rock in Beartown RocksWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:40:49 GMT (1717576849278)
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INDIANA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Indiana County say an Ohio man was killed late Wednesday night in a two-vehicle, head-on crash along Route 422 in Armstrong Township.
Authorities say troopers were dispatched to the crash scene around 11:45 p.m.
Police say the driver of a Toyota Matrix, identified as 56-year-old John Kieger, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say Kieger was killed when the driver of a Jeep Wrangler, a 17-year-old Shelocta woman, crossed into the opposite lane of travel and struck his vehicle head-on.
JOHNSTOWN — This year's newest Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks are trying to get acclimated to life in the NFL.
So, our latest 6 Sports Stories segment takes a look back at the year 1989, when the Steelers drafted former Pitt-Johnstown wrestling star Carlton Haselrig.
Pittsburgh took Haselrig in the 12th round of the NFL Draft.
"I've been waiting for something like this to happen all my life," Haselrig said.
The 6-time NCAA wrestling champion didn't play football in college.