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PSU Altoona athletic complex floor damaged in flooding

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) An Aug. 2 storm sent water spilling onto the basketball court inside the Steven A. Adler Athletic complex on the campus of Penn State Altoona. The court has a floating floor design, meaning there's empty space between the foundation and floorboards.

'Always smiling:' Local man with disability begins 15th season as Altoona Curve employee

Altoona, PA (WJAC) One employee of the Altoona Curve hasnt let a disability get in the way of making an impact on gamedays. Tom Crownover can be seen cleaning tables, taking out the trash and greeting Curve fans for the past 14 seasons.

Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of 'The Godfather,' dies at 94

NEW YORK (AP) Albert S. Ruddy, a colorful, Canadian-born producer and writer who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million Dollar Baby," developed the raucous prison-sports comedy "The Longest Yard" and helped create the hit sitcom "Hogan's Heroes," has died at age 94.

Clearfield Co. fire department asks for donations for annual firework show, other events

CLEARFIELD CO, Pa (WJAC) The Columbia Fire Company in Osceola Mills, Clearfield County is asking for donations for their annual July fourth fireworks display. The entertainment committee says the goal is to raise $5,000.

Teacher fired for missing 20 years of work

WASHINGTON (TND) Missing too much work often leads to termination. At least, for most people. That wasn't the case for Italian teacher Cinzia Paolina De Lio, who finally lost her teaching job after missing 20 of the past 24 years of work. You read that right.