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10/08/2025

A new memorial in Johnstown now honors the city’s fallen firefighters.

The Firefighter Memorial Park sits on the site of the Johnstown Fire Department’s original Truck Company #1.

Located at the corner of Vine and Franklin streets, the memorial was built to remember seven firefighters who died in the line of duty.

The project began during the COVID pandemic and grew to include the redesigned bridge there, as well as green space.

City leaders, firefighters, and families came together Tuesday afternoon to dedicate the space and share their stories.

The memorial now stands as a permanent tribute to their sacrifice.

10/08/2025

In Somerset County, the ongoing state budget stalemate is creating financial uncertainty and leaders say they’re being forced to watch every dollar.

During Tuesday morning’s commissioners’ meeting, officials said they’re prioritizing "essential services," but tightening spending wherever they can.

That includes reviewing travel and training, and cutting back on anything that’s not mandatory.

“We definitely have a huge concern with the state budget. It's put us in a situation that we really have to mind our dollars and our cents. If it's elective, it's gonna be something that we're really gonna have to look at and determine that on an as needed basis,”

Despite the budget concerns, the commissioners approved two key subscriptions for 911 services, including prepared live a tool that provides real-time transcription and translation during emergencies.

If we have an issue with language communications, they can transcribe with the language barrier, it's live, as they're translating live, they can on the CAD system, that's what that's about,”

County officials also approved the MACH software which is used to connect law enforcement with the state’s CLEAN network.

Officials say both tools are vital for public safety.

Today! Suzanne Gati is here for the US Armed Forces Mothers, Austin Deitke talks about his recent cyclethon achievement,...
10/08/2025

Today! Suzanne Gati is here for the US Armed Forces Mothers, Austin Deitke talks about his recent cyclethon achievement, Abby Gearhart talks about a great upcoming Trunk or Treat event! Don’t miss any of it, today at 9AM and 10:35PM on Fox 8 News Now!

10/07/2025

See this all-new episode of DOC, tonight at 9pm on !

10/07/2025

A man was found dead in the woods in Cambria County after not returning home from a hunting trip Saturday, according to Coroner Jeff Lees.

Lees says 96 year old Harvey Hahl left for a hunting trip Saturday Afternoon on Rockwood Lane.

Officials say that he was found dead later in the Evening in the woods, and that his cause of death was a Heart Attack.

Following this incident, Lees wants to remind you to use caution when hunting, he says to take your time in the woods and take a cell phone with you to call for help.

10/07/2025

We’re learning more tonight about a deadly officer involved shooting in Indiana County.

State Police say 34-year-old Jonathan James Pierce Jr., Of Marion Center, was killed after firing a shotgun at troopers during a standoff at his home on Dixonville Road in Grand Township.

It started around 5 p.m. Sunday when Pierce allegedly assaulted a neighbor, then fired multiple shots even ramming a truck into one of the neighbor’s vehicles.

Before troopers arrived, investigators say Pierce opened fire on two adults and two children nearby none of them were hurt.

When troopers arrived, Pierce barricaded himself inside his burning home, climbed onto the roof with a shotgun, and fired at officers.

Troopers returned fire, killing him on scene.

"The Trope Major Case Team is continuing to investigate the totality of this incident. So we're actually investigating the sequence of events that occurred prior to our troopers arrival and also the events that occurred following our troopers arrival."

The Coroner's Office plans to conduct what's called a Psychological Autopsy to better understand Pierce’s background.

Today! Sharon O’keiff - Fusco and Michelle Day are here with the American Cancer Society. Also, Casey Bassett lets us kn...
10/07/2025

Today! Sharon O’keiff - Fusco and Michelle Day are here with the American Cancer Society. Also, Casey Bassett lets us know what all to expect at this years Sci-Fi Valley Con! Catch it all at 9AM and 10:35PM on Fox 8 News Now!

10/06/2025

See another Celebrity Wheel of Fortune tonight at 9pm on !

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10/06/2025

Melissa Radovanic is here to talk about all the great events coming up in October. Plus musical artist Jimmy Mowery is here! Tune in at 9am and 10:35 PM to see it all on Fox 8 News Now!

10/03/2025

A heartbreaking loss tonight for the Northern Bedford community.

School officials say 15 year old Quinton “Q” Morrow passed away unexpectedly yesterday just days before his 16th birthday.

They say Quinton was a proud member of the Panther Football Family, known for his toughness, his smarts, and his unwavering spirit.

Though he never played Varsity due to a rare Cancer diagnosis in 8th grade, they say he was always there on the sidelines, supporting his team.

The Panthers say Quinton truly embodied what it means to wear Black and White.

Their message tonight: "We’ll miss you, Q. Fly high, buddy."

Northern Bedford High School Prinicipal, Shawn Cerully sent us a statement about the death of Morrow.

Cerully says in part

"He was an extraordinary young man whose presence was woven into the fabric of our school. Quinton was actively involved in multiple sports, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and FFA,

He will be remembered for the positive impact he had on all those around him. We are profoundly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community as we come together to uplift Quinton’s Family and his Peers.

Counseling and support services have been made available and will continue to be offered to our students in the coming weeks."

10/03/2025

State Police say the body of a 75 year old pilot from Altoona was found late this morning after an extensive search for him and his missing plane

Officials say David Wittmer was first reported missing Last Night after he was last seen practicing touch-and-go landings in a field in Young Township in Indiana County.

Troopers say his Ultralight Aircraft was found crashed in a cornfield near Coal Run Road around 10:30 this Morning about one mile from where he had last taken off.

Authorities also say the Federal Aviation Administration has been notified of the crash site.

The Indiana County Coroner's Office says Wittmer's next of kin has been notified.

Officials say his death has been preliminarily ruled as accidental and his cause of death is from multiple blunt force trauma.

Today! Rebecca Stevens talks the Community Kindness Walk, Brittni McKolosky is here with Silver Lining ABA, and The Fore...
10/02/2025

Today! Rebecca Stevens talks the Community Kindness Walk, Brittni McKolosky is here with Silver Lining ABA, and The Forever Family Fund is here for their upcoming Basket Raffle! Don’t miss any of it! 9AM and 10:35PM on Fox 8 News Now!

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