CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — While Belgian Malinois "Thor" seems like the dog next door, he's just as tough as he is playful. Thor has been a K9 with the Johnstown Police Department since April of 2015 with a dual purpose. Not only is he a patrol dog who has completed hundreds of searches in cars, buildings, and homes, but he's also certified in narcotics detection. "They make a big difference on scene.

EBENSBURG -- According to the Federal Communications Commission, it's estimated that about 70 percent of 911 calls are placed from wireless phones and that percentage is growing. The problem is, 911 dispatch centers can't always get a precise location when you call in from a cellphone. Last year, Cambria County 911 processed 60,000 calls. About 40,000 of those came from cellphones. And right now, it's not as simple as it may seem to find you in an emergency, with outdated technology still in use.

Johnstown Southern Huntingdon Rockets | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 07:50:06 GMT (1717573806789) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 SOUTHERN HUNTINGDON ROCKETS hace 3 años H.S. Roundup 3-3: District 6 basketball playoffs heat upJOHNSTOWN -- Wednesday's local coverage featured eight playoff basketball games worth of highlights as the District 6 playoffs continue on in both boys and girls action. In boys' match-ups, Portage held off Bishop McCort, United defended home court against West.

The RES Coal company gave a presentation at a regularly scheduled township supervisor’s meeting on Wednesday evening. While nothing is set in stone, some residents are concerned about the impact of mining on the local area. RES Coal is petitioning for a zoning change on a property between the village of Jerome and the Jenner Township line near the Quemahoning reservoir in Conemaugh Township. The company presented some details to the township supervisors stating that they hope to mine coal from 36 acres of the property.

BROOKVILLE, Pa.--Rachel Joy Scott was the first of 12 students killed in the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School. Her father, Darrell Scott, created Rachel's Challenge to carry on her beliefs and spread the message of compassion and anti-bullying. Brookville School District students in grades three through 12 first learned the history of Rachel. The program is based on five challenges that come from the writings of Rachel. She wrote six diaries and several journals.