ZingBlog

Contact tracing data breach 'undermines trust in Wolf Admin. pandemic response'

HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — On Friday, Congressman John Joyce sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf in response to the contact tracing data breach that was uncovered earlier in the week. The massive data breach reportedly compromised the personal information of more than 72,000 Pennsylvanians, and Congressman Joyce is urging the Governor to address the incident. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, you and your administration have enthusiastically encouraged Pennsylvanians to participate in contact tracing facilitated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and its vendor, Insight Global,” wrote Dr.

Historic State College diner may close, employees say

STATE COLLEGE - Employees and others confirmed the possible closing of Ye Olde College Diner in State College. The owner wasn't available for comment, but employees speculate the closing date could be sometime in April. The diner has been a staple of downtown and West College Avenue since 1929. It's famous for its grilled stickies, but was also well-known for giving out Thanksgiving dinners for 50 cents until last year.

Local produce grower purchases former Cresson Sanatorium, will offer tours

CAMBRIA CO, Pa (WJAC) — The former Cresson Sanatorium and Cresson State Correctional Institution is coming back to life. The site was recently purchased by a company named “Big House Produce,” and they are hosting guided tours of the facilities to raise money for ongoing restoration projects. The Cresson State Correctional Institution closed in 2016. Visit Big House Produce’s website for event information and ticket pricing. Organizers say to be aware that a slight dress code is enforced as there is debris on the floors that visitors will be walking over.

Local urgent care centers now offering coronavirus antibody tests

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Urgent care facilities are now offering coronavirus antibody tests. iCare locations in Westmont, Ebensburg and Monroeville have started offering the coronavirus antibody test through a blood draw. “It’s going to tell us if you’ve had any exposure or possible immunity to COVID-19 coronavirus. We don’t know if the antibody infers immunity yet hopefully, we will find that out soon,” said iCare medical doctor, Dr. Mathew Zajdel.

Penn State Creamery to reopen on Monday

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WJAC) — Penn State's Berkey Creamery announced this weekend that they will be reopening to the public on Monday, according to their Facebook page. The Creamery will be open at a limited capacity, the post adds, and hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. Staff says that they will operate with very specific guidelines including only pre-packaged items being sold. "The safety of our staff and customers is our top priority,"