The head of the UN Refugee Agency told Reuters on Saturday that almost 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the war, with many more staying behind and enduring Russia's attack.
But one man originally from Elk County has an organization that helps children in international conflicts.
This war will severely impact future generations of Ukrainians, but Nathan Schmidt is trying to help the next generation endure this traumatic time in their young lives. Read More...
ROARING SPRING, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE: According to police, the man who died in an officer-involved shooting Friday has been identified.
State police said in a release that 49-year-old Todd Messner from Three Springs died after police say he turned toward officers while displaying a firearm, resulting in police action. An autopsy is being completed Saturday and police say more information will be released when it becomes available. UPDATE: State police say one man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Roaring Spring Friday. Read More...
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Hundreds of people in Blair County are searching for a place to call home and a bed to sleep in at night.
That was the motivation for Family Services Incorporated to open up their new 35-bed family shelter.
"With 230+ people on the by-name list -- the waiting list -- we knew that we needed a larger shelter. That's why we moved to a building where we could have 35 beds," Read More...
