CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — In our latest segment of Road Trippin’, the Eagle Ironworks at Curtin Village stands on the site of an Iron Furnace that was created by Roland Curtin and an associate in 1810.
The Eagle Ironworks was one of 20 iron furnaces operating in Centre County during the peak of iron making.
The mansion was also home to Roland Curtain’s son, Andrew Curtin, who was the governor of Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War.
Megabus says it’s suspended all of its services in and out of New York City through April 9.
The busing company says the suspension is a precautionary move in response to the recommendation that anyone traveling from New York City should self-quarantine for 14 days.
One of their buses was already in transit to State College and was expected to arrive in State College Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Some people are concerned the suspension may be too late as the virus continues to spread in the state.
Pittsburgh (WJAC) — For the second straight week, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense was able to "shut the door" on its opponent and seal the victory, however, both wins have come at a cost.
According to multiple reports, Steelers' inside linebacker Kwon Alexander is believed to have suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Pittsburgh's 23-19 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
The nine year veteran exited Sunday's game in the first quarter.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Residents in Johnstown got an unusual wake-up call Monday. Heavy rain and winds sent two trees crashing into Betty Stahlman and Tim Forrester's mobile home in Camoset Village.
"Very loud, boom I guess. It sounded like the roof was going to come in. It was very very loud, first one was louder than the second one that's for sure," said Stahlman.
Stahlman had a bad feeling going to sleep that night, and her fears came true.
What started as a simple ancestry search led to the discovery of several family members across the country, as well as the burial place of a Revolutionary War veteran in Somerset County.
Lynn Schrock says he had been searching through his family tree when he came across revolutionary soldier Casper Swank. Wanting to learn more, Schrock says he began researching through several historical groups. He says he was surprised to find that historical officials pointed him to another descendant of Casper Swank.
The National Park Service and the Johnstown Flood National Memorial performed a mock trial Tuesday night.
They staged "The Trial of the Borough of Johnstown vs. The South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club of Pittsburgh" as set in 1889. The trial showcased the debate of whether or not the Fishing and Hunting Club was at fault for the failing of the dam in the Great Flood of 1889. At the end of the trial the audience, who acts as the jury, decides the verdict by voting.
BREEZEWOOD – The Pike 2 Bike trail in Bedford and Fulton counties, known as the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, got a major cleanup Thursday morning.
More than two dozen employees from Bedford-based REI, Inc. teamed up with the Pike 2 Bike steering committee members to sweep, dig, sweep, trim and paint the 8 1/2-mile recreational trail.
The trail includes two full length concrete tunnels and provides a glimpse into the past history of the highway.
The Department of Emergency Services in Somerset County says community members impacted by flooding can do several things to stay safe.
They say that while they are well-equipped for flood-related problems, this week’s issues appeared almost overnight. Emergency officials say drivers should try to avoid backroads and stay up to date on road closures. They say that drivers should not try to go through a closed road.
Our cameras today were rolling as several vehicles drove through flooded roadways in Somerset and Huntingdon Counties.
Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Cambria County District Attorney's office confirmed that a trial date has been set for a Johnstown mother accused of abusing and killing her daughter.
Police charged 39-year-old Veronica Lewis with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and child endangerment last May for her role in the death of 14-month-old Gianna Rice-Lewis.
Last April, authorities were dispatched to a home along Grove Ave. where they found the toddler unresponsive.
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopedics in Hollidaysburg will be hosting its annual "happy feet" event this Friday.
The practice partners with the UPMC Altoona Foundation, Family Services and Shoefly to raise money to purchase winter boots and socks for those in need.
Each person will have a free foot and ankle exam and be fitted for new boots and socks.
Anyone over 10 years old who is in need is eligible.