UPDATE | Elk County, PA (WJAC) — Following hours of additional testimony on Tuesday, a state disciplinary board ruled in favor of former Elk County District Attorney Thomas Coppolo.
The Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) filed a petition against the former DA, alleging repeated misconduct.
During the two days of testimony, the council focused on the death investigation of Jessica Thivener, who police say was found dead inside her Saint Marys home on July 25, 2020. Read More...
ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — The Altoona Curve announced their 2021 schedule on Thursday, with Opening Night scheduled for Tuesday, May 4 against the Bowie Baysox.
According to a press release, the Curve's 23rd season will include 60 home games and will feature "no less than 6 games and no more than 17 games per month."
"We could not be “more” happier to have a schedule for the 2021 season," said Curve general manager Derek Martin. Read More...
ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Despite the pandemic, Blair County still celebrated veterans on Saturday, ahead of Veterans Day.
The annual parade started around 10:30 a.m. and ended with a ceremony on 11th avenue to honor, thank, and acknowledge those who served.
Organizer of the event Lloyd Peck says it was a great turn out for the veterans.
"All those months I worked, I visited places, talked to them, asked them to come and be in the Veterans Day parade to honor our veterans, present and past, and we honored a marine today, which over 7,000 marines died there. Read More...