The Humane Society of Cambria County held their first ever Clear the Shelter Adoption event this weekend.
This comes as the number of shelter animals has steadily increased since the pandemic.
Twenty-one animals have been adopted this weekend so far but 56 are still without homes.
The Humane Society urges people to give these animals a chance at a good life and to not give up on them.
“Adopting is always better than shopping,"
Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities say a Philadelphia shooting suspect was arrested in Johnstown earlier this week.
Keon Smith, and two others, were charged after a 5-year-old and his grandfather were shot in June.
Police say the shooting took place right outside a busy gas station.
Authorities say they located Smith at a home on McCabe Street in Prospect.
He was taken to the Cambria County Prison before being transported back to Philadelphia, where he faces charges related to criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy.
MOUNTAIN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 2017 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW:
The Clearfield Bison will start the season in a position to defend their 2016 Mountain Athletic Conference title, relying on 12 returning starters and a core of underclassmen who will be able to contribute right away.
Head coach Tim Janocko is beginning his 33rd season, and will once again be considered a playoff contender.
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While Clearfield won the league, the Central Dragons enjoyed a run to the state semifinals in 2016.
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a person that they are calling an "armed and dangerous" man for the murder of a Baltimore tech CEO.
Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, is accused of first-degree murder, assault and reckless endangerment in the death of Pava LaPere.
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LaPere, 26, was found beaten to death at her apartment building on the 300 block of West Franklin Street in the Bromo Arts District.