Baylee Wojcik

5 days ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A new charitable volunteer center has opened its doors in downtown Johnstown, offering a place for traveling volunteer groups to stay while serving the community. The center, located on the third floor of the Helping Hands Building, celebrated its first day of operation on Sunday. Back in April, the WJAC team helped Hosanna Industries with renovations as part of the Sinclair Day of Service.

1 week ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

If you’re planning to buy fireworks this summer, you might want to act fast. That’s what local business owners are saying ahead of their busiest season of the year. Around 96% of our fireworks in the U.S. come from China. That’s according to Census trade data, which highlights the statistic after heavy tariffs were imposed on the country by the trump administration. While local firework business owners say their prices are still where they normally are, they say that things could soon skyrocket.

1 week ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

While many children across the region are eagerly awaiting the freedom, fun, and relaxation of summer break, for some, it’s a time of fear, insecurity, and hunger. However, several groups across the region are looking to fight that fear with upcoming programs. Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation. That’s a difficult reality for over 25 thousand children who struggle with food insecurity across our coverage area according to Feeding America.

1 week ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — As warmer weather approaches and families flock to local water attractions, experts are emphasizing the importance of water safety to prevent potential tragedies. Rickey Price, team leader of the Cambria County Swift Water Rescue, highlighted the alarming statistics, stating, "In the United States, it's 11 drownings per day. Worldwide it's 40 an hour." He noted that drowning is currently the leading cause of death among young children.

1 week ago | local21news.com | Baylee Wojcik

Saturday was the last day for a multi-agency resource center in Somerset County, but the services don’t end there. Emergency officials said that, after assisting a steady stream of residents since Thursday, they’ll soon be working to support community members through upcoming recovery loan and grant programs. Almost two weeks after disastrous flooding hit Somerset County, emergency resource efforts are still in full swing.