CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Jordan Kachellek came all the way from London, England for an internship at the Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown.
"I love it. I've never been anywhere like this. It's kind of like a one in a million," Kachellek told 6 News.
The Center for Metal Arts forging school teaches the craft of blacksmithing with classes ranging from days to weeks long.
The nonprofit brings in about 250 students a year -- from all over the United States and world -- to learn to make tools, sculptures, and other projects.
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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Blair County Sheriff James Ott said Thursday he is suspending the processing of applications for license to carry permits to limit exposure of coronavirus in the Blair County Courthouse.
The order, effective 3:30 p.m. Thursday, is tentatively in place until April 6, barring any further spread or restrictions related to the virus.
"As a community leader, my primary responsibility is not only the safety of my employees but the community as a whole,"
CLEARFIELD -- Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township officials issued a statement Friday morning:
"A rain storm last evening produced approximately 5.2 inches of rain in a short amount of time, which flooded areas of Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township. We have been working with Clearfield County Department of Emergency Services and have filed a disaster declaration for Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township. "At this time, we do not know if our community will be eligible for financial assistance.
JOHNSTOWN -- The search for a new police chief in the city of Johnstown is all but over.
City manager Arch Liston told 6 News Wednesday that state police Lt. Robert Johnson will be appointed to the post and will start at the end of June.
Johnson, 48, is a Johnstown native and a Ferndale Area High School graduate.
He has been with the state police for more 25 years and is currently assigned to the Greensburg barracks as criminal investigation section commander for Troop A.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Tomahawks have found their next head coach.
The team announced Wednesday that Jared Kersner has been hired as the new head coach and general manager following last month's resignation of coach Mike Letizia.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to Mr. Koufis for entrusting me with the responsibility of being the next head coach of the Johnstown Tomahawks”, said Kersner. “This opportunity represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and passion for the game of hockey.
The Associated Press released their Top 25 college football teams Sunday, with Penn State remaining in last week's spot.
According to the associated press, Penn State remained in last week's 9th spot, with the first nine teams keeping their spots from last week's rankings.
The Associated Press states that the last time the first nine teams in the poll went unchanged this late in the season was Nov. 19, 2017.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of Title IX becoming law. The landmark law's had an impact on the lives of American women, and people in Centre County celebrated its signing at Penn State University.
It was a long, difficult march to achieve Title IX. Penn State celebrated that on Thursday by marching from the "We Are" statue to Old Main, where they held a rally.
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — At a farm in Somerset County, one person's Christmas trash is another goat's Christmas treasure.
That's what Paula Eppley-Newman, Chairperson at Trinity Farms Center for Healing in Boswell, says about each holiday season.
"We decided at Christmastime to say, 'Hey, if you have a live Christmas tree, and it's not been sprayed with pesticides or anything, bring it on out. Maybe our goats can eat it,'"
Harrisburg, PA — Former Pennsylvania Representative Lou Barletta expressed from a separate Twitter account after the social media platform suspended his account.
"As a private citizen I am outraged & shocked that Twitter has decided to suspend my account. No one person or business should have the power to pick & choose what voices are heard. They can suspend my Twitter but they will not stop me from being a voice for the people of PA!