Jefferson Co., PA (WJAC) — Punxsutawney Phil was officially inducted into the Weather Discovery Center's "Meteorologist Hall of Fame" on Wednesday.
Officials say Phil was inducted as the final member of the prestigious group, which includes 6 News Chief Meteorologist Tony Martin.
Every February 2nd, thousands of people travel to Punxsutawney to witness Phil's forecast.
Staff at Gobbler's Knob say Phil began his forecasting career in 1887 and has inspired songs, poetry and cinema in the decades that followed. Read More...
SOMERSET, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials say Somerset Area junior and senior high schools will close for five days after multiple students tested positive for COVID-19.
District Superintendent Krista Mathias says three junior or senior high school students tested positive within the past eight days and two of the case were reported Friday.
Mathias says the district was directed to close the junior and senior high schools for five days including Saturday and Sunday. Read More...
