Decline in remote and hybrid job opportunities for high earners

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  245 words  |  Delta Gatti

WASHINGTON (TND) — New research shows a significant decrease in remote and hybrid job opportunities for high-wage earners. According to Ladders, a website specializing in high-paying jobs, remote job opportunities paying at least $250,000 a year have declined by 60%, while hybrid jobs for the same salary range have plummeted by 95%. This trend is not limited to high-income positions. LinkedIn reports that the demand for remote jobs far exceeds the supply, with twice the number of applications for remote positions compared to the available jobs. [Read More]

Former majorette sues PSU, claims she was bullied by coach; judge denies dismissal

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  363 words  |  Christie Applegate

University Park, PA (WJAC) — A federal judge has denied Penn State's request to dismiss a lawsuit against the university in which a former member of the Blue Band Majorettes claims she was repeatedly bullied and harassed by the squad's coach. The lawsuit, which was filed in December, cites numerous Title IX violations by the university and its former majorette coach, Heather Bean, who resigned in 2022. The complainant, who is identified as Kaitlyn Wassel, claims that the alleged bullying and harassment began " [Read More]

Oklahoma lawmakers unite to fund tornado recovery efforts in devastated areas

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  353 words  |  Brenda Moya

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Although Oklahoma lawmakers are fighting about just about everything when it comes to the budget, there is one thing they agree on,funding for tornado victims. For state Senate Majority Leader Greg McCortney, R-District 13, the money hits close to home. “The damage in Sulphur is really hard to wrap your head around. To see an entire downtown area disappear, but even worse for me is there’s a neighborhood that doesn’t exist anymore," [Read More]

Sean Baker's 'Anora' wins Cannes top honor, marking milestone for indie films

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1041 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Sean Baker's "Anora," a comic but devastating Brooklyn odyssey about a sex worker who marries the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch, has won the Cannes Film Festival's top award, the Palme d'Or. The win Saturday for "Anora" marked a coronation for Baker, the acclaimed indie filmmaker of "The Florida Project." It's also, remarkably, the fifth straight Palme d'Or won by specialty distributor Neon, following "Parasite," "Titane," "Triangle of Sadness" and last year's winner, " [Read More]

Steelers signing Australian punter Cameron Johnston

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  73 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers are signing Australian punter Cameron Johnston. The 32-year-old spent three seasons each with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Houston Texans. According to Pittsburgh Steelers ESPN Insider Brooke Pryor, Johnston was near the top of the league last season in net average, averaging 47.7 yards per punt. Johnston played collegiately at Ohio State. Pittsburgh released its former punter, Pressley Harvin III, last month. [Read More]

4 inducted into Business Hall of Fame in Johnstown

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  130 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Four more laureates were inducted into the greater Johnstown/Cambria County Business Hall of Fame Friday night at the Pasquerilla Conference Center in downtown Johnstown. Those earning induction during the 28th annual event were former Conemaugh Health System Chief Executive Officer Scott Becker, the former head of Wessel & Company in downtown Johnstown, Bob Eyer, and Carl Sax, an engineer who spent time with U.S. Steel, and as general manager with Penn Machine and Kuchera Defense Systems. [Read More]

Apartment fire in Jefferson County leaves four families displaced

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  27 words  |  Brenda Moya

Apartment fire in Jefferson County leaves four families displaced

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Continued rainfall delays investigation into landslide that closed Johnstown roadway

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  28 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Continued rainfall delays investigation into landslide that closed Johnstown roadway

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Johnstown Galleria owner opposes potential storage facility in former Sears building

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  342 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

A potential new storage facility might be coming into the old Sears building in the Johnstown Galleria. The Johnstown Galleria owner, Leo Karruli, posted on Facebook last week that the former Sears location was sold at an auction – and the company that won the bid wants to open a storage facility. Although it’s connected to the Galleria, the former Sears building is owned separately. On Monday, the Richland Township board of supervisors held a regularly scheduled meeting and Karruli and some supporters attended in order to voice their concerns. [Read More]

New act would allow schools to serve whole, 2% milk

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  221 words  |  Delta Gatti

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Lawmakers have introduced a new act in hopes of allowing schools to once again serve whole milk and 2% milk. The Milk in Lunches for Kids Act has been introduced by U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, of Pennsylvania. “Every parent knows milk does a body good,” said Toomey. “In 2010, the Obama administration and Congress erred in prohibiting whole milk and 2% from being served in schools. This decision has led to a sharp decline in consumption across the country, which means kids are not getting essential nutrients milk provides. [Read More]