STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Many who work in the medical field as EMTs say it becomes somewhat of a family at work. But at Centre Lifelink EMS in State College, there's an actual brother-sister duo saving lives together on emergency calls. Their journey actually began 15 years ago when touring an ambulance as kids. Cassie Cigich, 21, is a junior at Penn State University majoring in Biochemistry with hopes of getting into medical school.
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County Sheriff Bob Kolar, who was elected to six terms over a span of more than 20 years, has died.
His death was first confirmed to 6 News by Cambria County Commissioner Tom Chernisky. A Facebook post on the Sheriff's Office website says he died Wednesday night.
"Always able to put a smile on your face, Sheriff Kolar served Cambria County with pride and fairness and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him,"
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — A local woman has decorated a Christmas tree in memory of her son, at a local church.
Mariann Sinisi is the founder of the Families United for Change.
She put the tree up inside Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in Altoona.
She hopes the tree will be a way to help provide comfort for people facing a personal loss during the holidays, and a way to spread awareness for addiction.
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What's the best weather to hit a home run?Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:34:47 GMT (1717576487599)
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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A Cambria County man accused of fatally shooting his wife with a shotgun, after she reportedly threatened to leave him, appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
Police say William Simmons, of Patton, is facing murder and aggravated assault charges in the death of 66-year-old Rebecca Simmons.
Investigators say on February 22nd, police were dispatched to a residence along Grozanick Road, in Chest Township, after Rebecca Simmons reportedly called 911 to report that she had been shot by her husband.
Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — The fifth annual Laurel Highlands Pour Tour has launched.
The tour adds an extra incentive to visit Laurel Highlands distilleries, breweries, and wineries through the passport program.
Each establishment puts a sticker on the passport.
Then, guests can cash in their sticker collection for Pour Tour collectibles and prizes.
"One of the things that I think excites us most is the economic impact that the Pour Tour has had over the past five years.
WASHINGTON (TND) — Musician and co-founder of the '60s rock band The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, has been placed under a conservatorship, according to court records reviewed by CNN. A Los Angeles judge found "clear and convincing evidence" that a conservatorship was necessary and noted that Wilson consented to the conservatorship, court documents read. The documents further state that Wilson is "unable to care for his person" has a "major neurocognitive disorder"
Prime minister cracks jokes, invokes 'Star Trek' as he and Biden toast US-Japan allianceWed, 05 Jun 2024 12:01:08 GMT (1717588868378)
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EBENSBURG - One woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash late Monday night in Cambria Township. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said the accident happened just after 10 p.m. on Route 422 near the Route 219 interchange. A woman in her 60s was transported to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, where she later died in the emergency room, Lees said. The woman's name has not been released pending notification of the family.