Philipsburg walks off with dramatic first round win
STATE COLLEGE -- The PIAA baseball and softball tournaments started Monday with first round games at neutral sites. In a Class AA showdown, the Philipsburg-Osceola softball team rallied to beat Steel Valley 6-5 in 8 innings.
Trailing in the seventh inning, Haylee Hayward and Chelsey Henry hit back-to-back homers to tie the game.
Then in the eighth, Hayward delivered again with a walk-off hit to deep center, bringing in the winning run.
SFU's Villarrial looks forward to 2020 season
JOHNSTOWN — WJAC-TV is introducing a new segment called "Coach Conversations."
We'll interview coaches in our viewing area, and air the best parts of the conversations.
The first edition of the segment starts with St. Francis head football coach Chris Villarrial.
Villarrial is entering his 11th season as head coach of the Red Flash. He's the most successful coach in program history. SFU won its only NEC championship in 2016, with Villarrial at the helm.
Wal-Mart adding winery to Richland Township store
CURWENSVILLE - A Clearfield County winery that's teamed up with a retail giant will soon be making its way to Cambria County.
Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery will be opening a store inside Wal-Mart in Johnstown, Richland Township.
Owner Kenn Starr said he learned the art of making wine by his father's side in 1952.
Over the past three years, his small winery nestled in the town of Curwensville on Bailey Road has been expanding into the large retailer.
5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it's come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.
But for people such as Manuel Castañeda Jr., the day is very personal. He lost his father, a U.S. Marine who served in Vietnam, in an accident in 1966 in California while his father was training other Marines.
Duke beats Pitt 79-67, spoils coach Jeff Capel's return to Cameron Indoor Stadium
DURHAM, N.C. — Vernon Carey Jr. scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as No. 9 Duke beat Pittsburgh 79-67 on a night when both teams honored Kobe Bryant during a pregame ceremony at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The somber opening gave way to a testy battle on the court that included an eruption by Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski -- in the direction of his own fans. The Hall of Fame coach was angered by the Cameron Crazies directing a playful chant at Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel.
Elk Co. Man Raises Funds For Ukrainian Children
The head of the UN Refugee Agency told Reuters on Saturday that almost 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the war, with many more staying behind and enduring Russia's attack.
But one man originally from Elk County has an organization that helps children in international conflicts.
This war will severely impact future generations of Ukrainians, but Nathan Schmidt is trying to help the next generation endure this traumatic time in their young lives.
Lawmakers react to investigation revealing reason for rise of Philly natives in Johnstown
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — An NBC 10 Philadelphia investigation published Wednesday revealed one reason for the influx of Philadelphia natives living in Johnstown.
The article revealed a loophole that allows people to bypass Philadelphia's housing waiting list by moving to Section 8 housing in Johnstown first.
Since local lawmakers and public officials have been raising concerns about this trend for years, 6 News got their reaction to this investigation.
Local bar owner discusses effect of coronavirus on business
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Local businesses are taking a hit from the coronavirus.
6 News spoke with one business owner in Cambria County and explains who and what drives his business.
Since all major sporting events have been canceled due to the coronavirus, business is taking a toll on local sports bars.
“We had all the TVs on the other night and there was not one sporting event on any TV.
Pittsburgh duo arrested with over $9,000 worth of drugs in Blair County
Two Pittsburgh area residents were arrested Monday in Blair County after allegedly being busted with more than $9,000 worth of drugs.
Logan Township police charged James Watts Jr., 18, Glassport, and a juvenile after stopping the two while leaving an East 6th Avenue apartment in Altoona.
According to a probable-cause affidavit, Watts led police on a foot chase before being arrested.
Police found $472, seven grams of crack, five grams of cocaine, five grams of heroin, more than 40 Xanax pills and approximately 264 bags of heroin on Watts, according to the affidavit.
KISS to perform 'final live shows ever' in New York
NEW YORK (TND) — KISS plans to "rock and roll all nite and party everyday" no more, as the band said it will perform its "final live shows ever" in New York City in just a few weeks. They said will take the stage two last times on December 1st and December 2nd at Madison Square Garden. We’re thrilled to be performing our final shows at MSG since the band originated in New York City over 50 years ago,"