JOHNSTOWN — The National Football League can't host in-person offseason workout programs because of COVID-19.
So, WJAC-TV decided to take a look back at the Pittsburgh Steelers' May 2004 mini camp--the first practices for rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Earlier in the spring, the Steelers selected Roethlisberger with the 11th overall pick in the NFL Draft.
He came to Pittsburgh as a bright-eyed rookie. After the team's first practice, Roethlisberger told reporters he had to deal with nerves.
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A Texas 6th grader was honored for his heroic actions when a classmate brought a gun to school and threatened to shoot someone.
On Feb. 20, a student brought a gun to the Travis Middle School 6th grade campus.
Police said the 6th grade boy showed the gun to a friend in one of the bathrooms. The friend pointed the gun at a third boy who was also in the bathroom.
BROOKVILLE, Pa. -- A Brookville man has been accused of filing false documents with a business in order to receive payments.
Andrew Fitzsimmons, 39, has been charged with deceptive business practices, theft by deception and tampering with records.
Brookville police said Fitzsimmons submitted false documents to Plylers At Your Service from November to March.
Police said Fitzsimmons received more than $15,000.
Charges were filed at Judge Bazylak's office.
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This week, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies announced more than $425,000 in funding for local nonprofits.
The funding was announced at two separate events this week.
The foundation announced more than $225,000 in funding for its spring recipients.
First, on Wednesday, at the Somerset Historical Center, the organization recognized 14 projects in Somerset County receiving grants.
Then on Thursday, at the Everett Free Library, eleven nonprofit groups were recognized for getting nearly $43,000 in funding.
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE |
In a statement given by the Federal Aviation Administration, it was announced that a twin-engine Piper PA-30 crashed in a wooded area of Cambria County just before 4 p.m. According to the Cambria County Coroners Office, there were two people on board at the time and both were pronounced dead at the scene. The statement says that the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.