BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Hundreds of people in Blair County are searching for a place to call home and a bed to sleep in at night. That was the motivation for Family Services Incorporated to open up their new 35-bed family shelter. "With 230+ people on the by-name list -- the waiting list -- we knew that we needed a larger shelter. That's why we moved to a building where we could have 35 beds,"
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. — A Blair County man is dead after being thrown from his motorcycle in Bedford County Saturday evening around 9:30, state police say. According to a press release, Lowell Musselman, 47, was traveling west on Helsel Road in Kimmel Township when he attempted to negotiate a slight right curve. State police say Musselman's motorcycle began to turn on it's right side as it began to exit the southern edge of the road.
PITTSBURGH, Pa (WJAC) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt has been named as the team's Most Valuable Player for the 2019 season, according to steelers.com. The accolade was voted upon by his fellow teammates who believe this should not be the only honor that Watt receives by season's end. “He is having an amazing season. A defensive player of the year season,” said fellow outside linebacker Bud Dupree. “Hopefully he gets that award at the end of the year.
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — First responders in Cambria County are getting support from a local business owner. Kaley Kozian, the owner of the Bohemian Bean in Ebensburg, presented local responders on Tuesday with a check to go towards the Cambria Regional Firefighters Association training facility. She also presented a check to the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority. She says the money comes from 25 percent of her sales, as well as her and her team's tips, that were raised back in April on Arbor Day and the day after.
WASHINGTON (TND) — Soaring government debt has influential investors sending a stark warning about the future of the U.S. economy. It's a problem that could lead to monumental change if it's not dealt with according to two influential investors. J.P. Morgan Chase C.E.O. Jamie Dimon told Sky News this week the national debt shouldn't be on the back burner. I’m hoping the government really focuses on the deficit and still have good growth, but how can we reduce that deficit?