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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A local chemical company once used only a percentage of supplies from china and majority of supplies from North America. Now the company finds themselves buying all supplies from China. Guy Berkebile the President and Founder of Guy Chemical Company in Somerset County has kept a close eye towards product supply and demand but could not help turning to China to keep his company afloat. Guy Chemical Company opened up business in 1995 and over the past twenty-seven years has expanded and has provided advanced silicone sealants and greases as well as other adhesives.

NEW YORK CITY (TND) — New York City Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Tuesday announced the arrest of a migrant squatter with ties to transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua. The individual, Johan Jose Cardenas Silva, is wanted in Peru on conspiracy, assault and aggravated theft charges, according to ICE. ICE officials arrested Cardenas after his release from Nassau County Correctional Center. He is currently detained and awaiting deportation from the U.

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Clearfield Fire Department say a man was hospitalized Tuesday following a house fire in Clearfield Borough. Officials say the blaze broke out at a home along West Front Street, around 11:30 a.m., and was called in by a local sheriff's deputy. Investigators say crews arrived on scene and observed smoke and flames coming from the home. Fire officials say crews were able to extinguish the flames quickly but a male resident was transported to UPMC Mercy for treatment of injuries sustained in the blaze.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — We're still following a wildfire in Jefferson County that's burnt thousands of acres of land, requiring crews from multiple counties to assist. About 25 minutes north of Brookville, smoke rises from a ridge overlooking the Clarion River. "This one's the worst I've ever seen in 23 years of being a firefighter," says Ian Critchlow, the No. 2 assistant chief for Marienville Volunteer Fire Company. That's what a number of firefighters tell me, including David Smith, the Sigel Volunteer Fire Department chief.

TYRONE/BLAIR COUNTY, Pa — Earlier today, the Deputy Secretary of Technology and Entrepreneurship for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development paid a visit to a startup company in Tyrone, that is prospering through the DCED’s Benjamin Franklin Technology Development Authority. Deputy Secretary Steve D’Ettorre says that having the Ben Franklin’s provide small-town startups with resources to grow has been hugely effective. “It’s essential," he said. "The Ben Franklin’s cover all of Pennsylvania including the central region.

TIONESTA - Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at its newest store located inside a grocery store. The new store is located inside Farm Fresh Foods in Tionesta. Officials said it's the first Goodwill store within another business in the country. President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of NCP, Ray Donati, said they chose the location to give learning support students from the Forest Area School District opportunities for work experience.

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The police chief of Upper Yoder Police Department is once again asking leaders at Hiram G. Andrews Center to sit down with him and local agencies after he said the state-run vocational school did not properly handle aspects of a sex assault investigation on-campus last month and his office is now investigating another on-campus sex assault case from last week. Chief Donald Hess said HGAC staff on duty did not follow proper protocols Cambria County has set up to handle information from a sexual assault victim after police said they were called to investigate the allegations of an 18-year-old woman who said a man had inappropriately touched her in a rec room on October 10th.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A business in downtown Johnstown is expanding. Intrignia Incorporated announced Wednesday it acquired the former Mission Inn building next to Balance Restaurant. Officials tell us the new space for Balance will have an area for private banquets, weddings, and business meetings and even a live music venue. Construction is expected to begin soon, with the new addition set to open early next year. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfp7K0wMCuqZqmpGKyubzAp5usZZmjeqW71qerqK%2BeYrewtM2sq6ivng%3D%3D