Fort Lauderdale, FL — A Florida man was kicked off a United Airlines flight for his mask, or rather, lack thereof. Adam Jenne wore a pair of women's underwear over his nose and mouth while waiting for take-off, but the carrier had an issue with the thong and made him de-plane. "You're going to have to come off the airplane. We're not going to let you travelyou're not in mask compliance.
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.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One business in Cambria County received a generous donation from a customer to help uplift others spirits who have been affected by the pandemic. Makin’ Waves Salon in Johnstown started the Lift Someone Up Campaign after a customer donated money to create a fund to help people struggling to receive free hair services. “They decided to donate a sum of money and we created this Lift someone up campaign and what the campaign is, is you email us and tell us about somebody you think has been affected by the coronavirus in that way.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Twenty-three people have been arrested as a result of a Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Operation that was conducted in Bakersfield, California. According to the DA's office, between August 9 and August 12, 2023, a multi-agency human trafficking and child exploitation undercover operation was conducted in Bakersfield by local, state, and federal law enforcement partners including: Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)Kern County District Attorney Bureau of InvestigationBakersfield Police DepartmentKern County Sheriff's OfficeKern County Probation DepartmentFederal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)United States Secret ServiceCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Patole UnitCalifornia Department of Justice, Sexual Predator Apprehension TeamFresno County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Half a century ago, in June of 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused significant and widespread damage throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including here in our area. 50 years ago this week, Hurricane Agnes moved onshore over the Florida panhandle before slowing down over Pennsylvania bringing record setting rainfall totals and destructive flooding. On the afternoon of June 19, 1972, Hurricane Agnes made landfall along the Florida Panhandle. The storm then weakened to a tropical depression over the Carolinas, then re-intensified to a tropical storm by June 22nd.