Brock Owens
Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at WJAC-TV (Johnstown, PA)
@WJACTV Reporter. Johnstown native. @WaynesburgU grad.
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6 days ago |
wjactv.com | Brock Owens
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Underfed dogs, cats and a bird were rescued from a Somerset County home earlier this week. On Friday, we spoke with one of the rescuers about what they encountered, and we want to warn you that some of the pictures of the animals are graphic. Officials with the organization that assisted rescuing the six dogs say they are about 30 pounds underweight.
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1 week ago |
wjactv.com | Brock Owens
The U.S. Department of Education is advancing efforts initiated by the Trump administration to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, but the specific actions schools must take to comply remain unclear. Local school officials expressed uncertainty about the impact of these changes. Some school districts could risk federal funding if they do not follow the efforts put forward by the federal government.
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1 week ago |
wjactv.com | Brock Owens
Local humane societies said there is a surge in pet owners seeking to surrender their animals, particularly following the holiday season. Many families are realizing they are not prepared for the responsibility of a new pet acquired during Christmas. Joseph Zolna, President of the Board of Directors at Central PA Humane Society, recounted a recent incident involving Cherry, a pit bull, who was thrown over the shelter's fence.
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1 week ago |
wjactv.com | Brock Owens
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The Johnstown Fire Department is now playing a role in code enforcement as city officials aim to enhance efforts in maintaining local codes. City Manager Art Martynuska said the initiative involves the fire department working alongside the Johnstown Codes Department and Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency to identify potential violations. Officials said that can include garbage, abandoned vehicles, vacant structural issues, and tall grass.
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3 weeks ago |
wjactv.com | Brock Owens
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities say a teacher at an alternative community resource center in Johnstown is being accused of assaulting a non-verbal child. The teacher, who is reportedly no longer employed by the school, allegedly left a shoe imprint on the child's back. On Thursday, the child’s mother spoke out after charges were filed against the teacher earlier this week. Police say 42-year-old Kirsten Makosy, of Revloc, is being charged for allegedly assaulting a non-verbal/autistic child.
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Mark Britton has officially been sworn in as the deputy chief of the Johnstown Police Department. Britton was formerly a detective with JPD. https://t.co/laIHnZQnGl
RT @WJACTV: It's been over two years since the Windber Church of the Nazarene was destroyed in a fire caused by a lightning strike. Today,…
A really cool story about 25 teens coming together to deliver gifts and spread cheer to seniors in the area ahead of Christmas. https://t.co/nL2l3fzYKf
