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ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Sheetz says they will be celebrating Independence Day by lowering gas prices to $1.776 per gallon. They say the reduced price commemorates the year when the Declaration of Independence was signed: 1776. “Sheetz is a family owned and operated company and we are always looking for ways to assist the communities and customers that we serve,” said Travis Sheetz, President and CEO of Sheetz. “We hope this discount helps our customers keep a little more change in their wallets as they travel to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family, with an obvious nod to our nation’s birthday.

Washington County, PA (WPXI) — An old Pennsylvania smokestack came crashing down on Tuesday. The 425-foot smokestack imploded at the former location of the Elrama power plant in Washington County. The plant, which was built in the 1950s next to the Monongahela River, was decommissioned in 2012 and imploded earlier this year. Demolition crews used 55 pounds of explosives to bring down the stack, sending debris and dust high into the air.

Weekend News Anchor / Multimedia Journalist Already an award-winning journalist, when he was 21 years old, Stoker Ray Wieczorek started his career at WJAC, based out of Johnstown, PA! He began working as an (MMJ) Reporter on December 19, 2022. Stoker has since been promoted to Weekend News Anchor, as of April 14, 2024! Being from a family of doctors, Stoker was born in Latrobe, PA in January of 2001, and grew up in Ligonier, PA.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — While many of us enjoyed Thanksgiving meals with our families and friends, several people in our community weren't as fortunate. Many local volunteers dedicate their own holiday to make sure others have a great one. Over 100 people gathered at the St. Vincent de Paul Family Kitchen in Johnstown for a warm Thanksgiving meal. Director and Manager Greg Karcher says nobody should have to be hungry on Thanksgiving or spend the holiday alone.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — According to Altoona Area School District officials, another student at the Penn Lincoln Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. In a letter penned to parents/guardians, Superintendent Dr. Charles Prijatelj said the district was notified by a parent on at the end of the school day on Friday, Oct. 2. Prijatelj said the Pennsylvania Department of Health was contacted immediately. According to district officials, the student’s class remained home Monday, Oct.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the Cincinnati Bengals struggling to score without Ja’Marr Chase. Or Joe Mixon for that matter. The defending AFC champions can hurt opponents in all kinds of ways no matter who’s in the lineup. Joe Burrow laid the proof bare in a 37-30 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday. Yes, that was Samaje Perine setting a franchise record by catching three touchdown passes, the most in a single game by a Cincinnati running back.

Heavy rainfall has prompted flooding concerns and has flooded various roadways throughout the region. Our crews have captured photos and video of said flooding during their travels. Several area viewers have also sent us photos of localized flooding in their areas. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLS4xK2rnqpdma6quNhonpqknJq%2FunnHnpivsV2nrqq6xZqjpWWWobywsMinnmabn6Owpr7NrGSpnZ6jwLq41ZqlopldrLKiwMeeqWaenKS8pXnWmqueqg%3D%3D

An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail has been charged with assaulting two corrections officers. According to a probable-cause affidavit, at about 9:18 p.m. on June 4, police say 26-year-old Brandon Geer punched an officer in the head and body multiple times while being detained at the jail. He kicked another officer in the face during the altercation, according to the affidavit. The incident allegedly occurred in a room after Geer covered the security cameras with toothpaste, poured a liquid onto the floor and refused a lockdown order.

HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike now takes plastic. Philly.com reports the turnpike is now accepting credit cards at toll booths across the state. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission spokesman Carl DeFebo says toll collectors began receiving card readers last month. DeFebo says cash and E-ZPass are still the preferred methods of payment, but with fewer people today carrying cash, this gives drivers another option. DeFebo calls it "a backup" if you get to the toll booth and don't have any cash.