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Johnstown area bald eagle nest destroyed as tree falls, no eaglets or eggs found
1+ year, 3+ week ago (30+ words) A bald eagle nest in Cambria County was destroyed when the tree it was in fell, officials said. The eagles had been nesting in an oak tree above Menoher Bouleva...
Penn DOT: Bald Eagle nest prompts delay of rockfall mesh project along Menoher Blvd.
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (344+ words) CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Nesting Bald Eagles are causing a delay for a portion of a roadwork project in the Johnstown area as Penn DOT officials explained how they came to find out about the nest. The rockfall mesh project…...
Pennsylvania officials warn of avian flu threat as migrating birds return
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (320+ words) State and national officials are warning Pennsylvanians to stay alert for signs of avian influenza as migrating birds return to the state, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking the public to help monitor sick and dead birds. The USDA's…...
UPMC Somerset opens new 4 A Medical-Surgical Unit, highlighting tech upgrades and privacy
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (152+ words) WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and Du Bois, Pennsylvania. Our coverage area includes Bedford, Everett, Somerset, Meyersdale, Ebensburg, Windber, Hollidaysburg, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Tyrone, Bellefonte, Philipsburg, Clearfield, Punxsutawney, St. Marys, Brookville, Emporium, Treasure…...
Pitt-Johnstown students gear up for regional soil testing competition
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (262+ words) by Tatumn Coyle/WJAC staff CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " Students at Pitt-Johnstown among other universities in the Northeast region are prepping for the regional soil testing contest that takes place on Friday. Students gather every year to participate in this…...
'Done everything we can do:' Pesky vultures return to roof of Centre Co. gov't building
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " In Centre county, a persistent group of birds that has cost county government thousands of dollars has returned yet again. Local leaders say they're hoping the birds are just making a quick stop before heading somewhere…...
Local youth enjoy water safety and nature education at Greenhouse Park
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (176+ words) An Extreme Heat Advisory is in effect from Sunday morning through Wednesday night It's a good week to spend around the water and one group did just that on Tuesday while providing educational opportunities for local kids and teens. The…...