HARRISBURG, Pa. — After months of a substitute teacher crisis brewing across the Commonwealth, Governor Wolf has signed bipartisan legislation aimed at easing the shortfall.
On Dec. 20, Act 91 went into effect expanding the pool of eligible substitutes to fill these temporary openings during the remainder of this school year and 2022-23.
Representative Barb Gleim (R), who sponsored the bill, said in the past the state-issued 14,000 teaching certificates annually, now it's down to fewer than 5,000.
Authorities said over $2,000 in damages were caused in multiple vandalism attacks at Greenwood Park in Logan Township. Officials said the vandalism has come on at least three occasions over the last two weeks.
Officials said those responsible broke into a shed at the park taking spray paint and using the paint to vandalize the playground.
They also said lights and signs have been ruined and bathrooms have been destroyed.
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JOHNSTOWN -- COVID-19 has already had a drastic effect on scheduling when it comes to the third week of high school football in our area.
Originally, Conemaugh Valley and Conemaugh Township were slated to travel to North Star and Windber respectively. Due to tracing and protocols at both Valley and Township, Windber and North Star have agreed to move up their game that was originally slated for week 8. Instead of hosting North Star in week 8, the Ramblers will now travel to North Star for a showdown this Friday night.
Johnstown native and Ferndale graduate Trey McGough has been selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the MLB's Rule 5 minor league draft.
The 24-year-old left hander originally signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 2019.
McGough made his debut with the Altoona Curve in 2021 and appeared in 18 games with the Curve.
He posted a 3.06 ERA in eight outings last season with Triple-A Indianapolis.
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (WJAR) — Police say the man hospitalized and arrested after a crash is the suspect in a stabbing spree at a Boston-area movie theater early Saturday evening, as well as in stabbings at a fast food restaurant on Cape Cod about an hour later.
According to Massachusetts State Police, the car that crashed on the Cape matched the description of the one that fled the theater site. Four girls, aged 9 to 17, were stabbed at the AMC Braintree 10 Cinema.
University Park, PA (WJAC) — Authorities in State College say a 25-year-old female international student at Penn State was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle being driven by a fellow student.
Police say first responders were dispatched to the crash scene, located along the 200 block of East Park Ave., around 8 p.m.
Investigators say a vehicle, driven by a 20-year-old international student, was reportedly traveling westbound when it crossed into the opposite lane and onto the sidewalk.
State lawmakers held a hearing this week on a subject they never discussed, or even considered, for decades.
That topic is the possibility of legalizing the use of recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania.
With more neighboring states approving recreational use of marijuana, it’s thought that, eventually, Pennsylvania will join those states.
But how best to do it? That was the focus of a House health committee hearing this week, where not everyone was on board with the legalization idea and what exactly to regulate.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Tomahawks regular season is coming to a close and with four games left, they gave fans an opportunity to share a special moment with the team.
Now the Tomahawks have already clinched a spot in the Robertson Cup Playoffs, but with home ice still being a factor to play for, the community showed some love to the Hawks before a crucial road series.
"Obviously, we want to bring a championship back to Johnstown,” says forward Zach Aben.
JEFFERSON CO, Pa (WJAC) — Police in Jefferson County say a Brookville man has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint.
Authorities say 20-year-old Matthew Birch faces charges of statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and corruption of minors, according to court documents.
Investigators say on Feb. 18, police were contacted about a Childline report for a female who was possibly sexually assaulted.