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DAUPHIN COUNTY — Pennsylvania State Police in Harrisburg have identified the victims involved in a fatal crash on Jonestown Road over the weekend that left three dead and another in critical condition. State Police say Mackenzie Patrick Mulroy, Zachary John Kijowski and Michael Edward Shovlin, all of Harrisburg, died in the single vehicle crash around 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 in the area of 7015 Jonestown Road in West Hanover Township.

HANOVER, Pa. (WJAC) — The Pennsylvania bald eagle pair’s eaglet, who was once an “adorable fluffball,” is ready to take flight any day now, according to Raptor Ecology Specialist Zoey Greenburg. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has been partnering with HDOnTAP and Comcast Business to offer a live look at the Hanover eagles' nest in York County. You can view the livestream by clicking here. The lone eaglet is now 10 weeks old, and bald eagles generally fledge, or take flight, between 8 and 14 weeks, Greenburg wrote in the Hanover Eagle Blog.

(TND) — Young adults are increasingly digging a hole of credit card debt. Money Management International, one of the country's largest nonprofit credit counseling organizations, is seeing an increase in people 18-29 seeking its help. “What we're seeing is that the younger adults are growing at a faster rate, and the level of debt they're carrying is growing at a faster rate,” Thomas Nitzsche, a financial educator at MMI, said Friday.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa — Cambria County’s District attorney and coroner announced Wednesday the death of a West Hills officer was caused by an overdose of drugs they said came from his department’s evidence storage. The investigation surrounding his death has had an immediate ripple effect on court cases as well as local police departments around the county. District Attorney Greg Neugebauer said drugs Sgt. Michael Beblar died from came from the evidence storage at the West Hills Regional Police Department.

Another year, another toll increase on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This week, the Turnpike Commission approved a five percent toll increase for 2024. The increase will take effect starting January 7th and will impact all E-Z Pass and toll by plate customers. "We recognize that our customers pay a premium for travel on our roadway," explained Carl DeFebo, the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Pennsylvania Turnpike. "And we hope that we’re delivering a premium experience on the turnpike.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Family members of 54-year-old Denise Williams of Johnstown describe her as outgoing, loving, and caring. "There was never a dull moment with her. You knew when she was around. She made everybody laugh," said her sister, Kim Banda. Denise was stabbed to death last April during a Facebook marketplace transaction when she was attempting to purchase a refrigerator. Her convicted killer, Joshua Gorgone, will now be spending the rest of his life in prison.

Cambria County controller Ed Cernic Jr. said about $70,000 went to five county employees at the end of last year. The people are getting the stipends in large part because of the additional work they did after former chief clerk Michael Gelles died in April last year. The county is still without a chief clerk. Officials said the employees role in implementing a new software system. Cernic said he is the one that proposed the idea to the commissioners and when the salary board, made of the commissioners and the controller, voted on the stipends at the last commissioners meeting of 2023, the stipends passed with a 3-1 vote.

Officials in Clearfield County say they were able to make the needed improvements to keep the operating license for their Children, Youth, and Family Services (CYFS) for at least the next six months. Commissioner Dave Glass says they haven’t been able to fix every problem yet, but the state says they are on the ‘right trajectory.’ On Monday, the Department of Human Services sent out a release saying they revoked the license for Blair County Children, Youth, and Families (BCCYF) due to multiple violations, including a large backlog of reports.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The man charged for his role in a deadly Bedford County crash that claimed the life of a teenager has reportedly pleaded guilty to multiple summary offenses in the case and has been ordered to pay an $850 fine. Last March, police charged Jeffrey Miles Jr., of State College, following an investigation into a fatal, head-on collision near the intersection of Route 220 and Cumberland Road in Bedford Township in February of 2022.

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Huntingdon County say an 83-year-old man is facing several felonies, accused of attempting to burn down a woman's home Monday morning with her still inside it. According to a criminal complaint, Gary Harbst, of Huntingdon, faces numerous charges including attempted homicide, arson, aggravated assault and risking catastrophe. Troopers say just before 8 a.m. Monday, Harbst reportedly drove his UTV from his residence along John Bum Road to the victim's home, located along the 7300 block of Fosters Road in Union Township.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Bellefonte Area school district is mourning the loss of one of their own after a tragic drowning accident over the weekend at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County. Officials say 16-year-old Nathan Dan passed away Saturday after drowning while swimming at the lake. School officials say the return to the classroom was rough for everyone. The athletic director confirmed that Dan was a lacrosse player and that the team plans to honor him by wearing a sticker on their helmets with his number 15 on it.

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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Miller's Organic Farm is now facing a lawsuit for repeated violations of laws and regulations surrounding the sale of raw milk products. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced the lawsuit on Tuesday. The complaint alleges that Miller's Organic Farm failed to obtain proper licenses and permits, sold illegal raw milk products and sold raw milk products outside of Pennsylvania. According to the Department of AG, these offenses put the farm in violation of Pennsylvania’s Milk Sanitation Law, Food Safety Act, Retail Food Facility Safety Act, and Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.

FREMONT, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio postal worker was reportedly caught passing a Ford Mustang at 105 mph during a race. According to newly-released police body-cam footageobtained by WTVG, an officer pulled over a marked USPS van, which was allegedly going over 100 miles per hour. "Is there a reason you're going over 100?" the officer is heard asking the pulled over USPS driver. "I didn't realize I was going that fast,"

It’s drawn nationwide attention and controversy in recent days; the idea of adding the Paterno name at Beaver Stadium. Penn State Trustee Anthony Lubrano said, “Our proposal actually entails two components. The first would be Sue and Joe Paterno Day in the fall, at which time we'll unveil Paterno Field at Beaver Stadium.” Lubrano is among those heading the push to further honor the Paterno family, but there's plenty of push back, even from the university administration.

LIGONIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — One man drowned when his car rolled over into a creek in Ligonier Township Sunday, Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said. Lees said 28-year-old Benjamin Leshow was traveling south on Route 271 just before 7 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve and drove into some yards, taking out multiple utility poles before rolling over into a creek. Leshow was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected from the vehicle, Lees said.

Reynoldsville, PA — According to Adminstrative Director Barry Fillman, Jefferson County Vocational Technical School has three return to school plans for the fall. He said they'll either be a red, green or yellow phase reopening. In the green phase, students will attend in person classes everyday. Under the yellow phase students will attend in person classes every other day and in the red phase, all instruction will be given online.

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A Las Vegas veteran was welcomed to his new community where he is expected to be gifted a specially adapted home by a nonprofit organization after he was injured while serving in Afghanistan. In 2013, Navy veteran Adrian Walker was deployed with Marine Attack Squadron VMA-231 to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. "In Afghanistan, I noticed I started getting drop foot. I couldn't pick up my foot. I would always tell my guys my legs feel like they are going to explode,"

(AP) — A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. The male worker had been in contact with cows at a farm with infected animals. He experienced mild eye symptoms and has recovered, U.S. and Michigan health officials said in announcing the case Wednesday. A nasal swab from the person tested negative for the virus, but an eye swab tested Tuesday was positive for bird flu, "

University Park, PA (WJAC) — An architect and construction manager have been named for the long-awaited renovation project at Penn State's Beaver Stadium. One of the people involved in the new design phase is Scott Radecic, a former Penn State linebacker. Radecic's company, “Populus,” has done stadium design work worldwide. Three other companies will spearhead the actual renovation construction at the stadium, which is expected to get underway at the end of the 2024 football season.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley claimed she was a victim of racism in her early childhood during a recent interview, sparking outrage on social media. Haley was born in the U.S. to two Sikh parents from India., USA Today reported. This, Haley claimed while speaking with NBC Sunday, caused her to have a difficult upbringing while growing up in South Carolina. “We were the only Indian family in our small southern town,” the Republican said.

ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices rise and big oil companies reap massive profits. The deal is valued at $22.5 billion when including $5.4 billion in debt. Crude prices have jumped more than 12% this year and the cost for a barrel rose above $80 this week. Oil majors put up record profits after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and while those numbers have slipped, there has been a surge in mergers between energy companies flush with cash.

BOALSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A military monument was dedicated Sunday in Centre County. The monument at the Pennsylvania Military History Museum honors Pennsylvanians who died in the Battle of the Bulge, during World War II. From December 1944 to January 1945, Allied forces withstood and repelled what would become Adolf Hitler's last gamble on the Western Front, paving the way for the Allied invasion of Nazi Germany, and the ultimate end of the Third Reich.

UPDATE:GULICH TWP., Pa. (WJAC) — One person was killed in Saturday night's fire in Gulich Township, according to the family of the victim. State police are still investigating the fire and have not released further details. Crews from four different counties were dispatched to the garage fire along Simpson Street around 7:15 p.m. Saturday. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. The family also confirmed to 6 News that a dog was killed in the fire as well.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJLA) — Grocery shoppers in the D.C. area will need to downsize their zippered bags when visiting Giant Food. The supermarket chain stated that starting late last week, suitcases, duffel bags, and bags larger than 14" x 14” x 6” that close have been banned at select stores in Washington, D.C. In a statement, officials explained that they initiated the new policy at select stores "experiencing high shrink to mitigate the unprecedented levels of product theft that have become unsustainable for our business.

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP -- Galliker’s Dairy has laid off 11 farmers from its dairy production. Officials say they have been operating with a huge surplus of milk for years. Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Evan Fineman says it was a difficult decision, but necessary financially. He says the milk volume from farmers goes up significantly each year, but at the same time, the amount of Galliker’s fluid milk sales have been going down.

CAMBRIA CO, Pa (WJAC) — The former Cresson Sanatorium and Cresson State Correctional Institution is coming back to life. The site was recently purchased by a company named “Big House Produce,” and they are hosting guided tours of the facilities to raise money for ongoing restoration projects. The Cresson State Correctional Institution closed in 2016. Visit Big House Produce’s website for event information and ticket pricing. Organizers say to be aware that a slight dress code is enforced as there is debris on the floors that visitors will be walking over.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say one person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a train versus passenger vehicle collision. 911 officials say the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. in the area of Krings Street and Eisenhower Blvd. in Richland. According to a witness, the SUV was reportedly stopped on the tracks when it was struck by a CSX freight train. Flaggers were also reportedly nearby, directing traffic, as that intersection has seen a recent increase in traffic due to a local detour.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Attorney General's Office has released the warrants for the investigation at a zoo in Rockbridge County, and what's in them is quite disturbing. Wednesday was thefirst day of an investigation launched by the Attorney General's Office's Animal Law Unit, with help from Virginia State Police at Natural Bridge Zoo. "We have an animal law unit that works on animal cruelty cases when requested by the Commonwealth’s Attorney or law enforcement,"

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMPH) — A customer at a tire shop was shocked to learn an employee took his car for a test drive at twice the speed limit in a residential neighborhood. The dash cam was rolling when the joy ride started. Chue Lee recently bought new tires for his Toyota Scion at West Coast Wheels and Tires in Clovis, California. He said he was shocked to see the dash cam video after the tires were installed.

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BRAN CASTLE — Dracula's castle will have overnight guests on Halloween, marking the first time since 1948 that anyone has slept in the Transylvanian fortress. The site's actual name is Bran Castle, and two people will get to sleep there Oct. 31 thanks to a promotion by Airbnb. The guests will be wined and dined, then left alone to lie down in red velvet-trimmed coffins just as Dracula did in the Bram Stoker horror novel that popularized the legend.

NEW YORK -- Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell and Ben Roethlisberger are among a Pro Bowl-high eight Pittsburgh Steelers selected for the all-star game. Offensive lineman Alejandro Villanueva, Maurkice Pouncey and David DeCastro are also Pro Bowl selections. Just one Steelers' defensive player made the squad, linebacker Ryan Shazier, who is out for the season after spinal surgery. Kicker Chris Boswell rounded out Pittsburgh's selections. The Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints each placed six players in the game, to be played Jan.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly agreed to sign former Washington Commanders' linebacker Cole Holcomb to a three-year deal. The 26-year-old started 48 career games during his time with Washington after being drafted in the 5th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has played in 50 total games during his four years in the league, recording 4.5 sacks and 388 total tackles, as well as three interceptions and five forced fumbles.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (TND) — A transgender athlete won a lawsuit against USA Powerlifting (USAPL), and a Minnesota court has subsequently ruled the sports organization must allow trans competitors in its women's divisions. USAPL had banned trans athlete JayCee Cooper from competing in its women's competitions, which reportedly led to Cooper filing a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019 and a lawsuit in state court in 2021.

JASPER, Ala. (TND) — An Alabama radio station reported its 200-foot tower as stolen Monday. WJLX’s landscaping crew arrived at the property in Jasper on Feb. 2 for a routine cleanup when it noticed the tower was gone, according to the station. “When he called me on Friday and said, ‘the tower is gone,’ I couldn’t believe it,” General Manager Brett Elmore recounted. “I asked him if he was sure he was at the right place.

ADAMS TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Another ballpark has been burglarized and vandalized, the second such incident in Cambria County in recent weeks. Approximately $3,500 in damage was reported at the Adams Township Little League's clubhouse, and officials want to catch who is responsible for the act. "They drove the tractor around inside, smashing into things, so there's a lot of damages," league president Bryan Arrington said. "It's disgusting - it's pathetic, obviously, juvenile,"

CENTRE HALL/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — The Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival rolled on in Centre Hall this evening. The Bluegrass Festival returned with a lot of energy surrounding it after skipping a year on account of the coronavirus. Promoter Ryan Frankhouser says the weekend has been a smash hit. “We are so excited to be back at the Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, bringing it back here to Grange Park in Centre Hall,"

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DUBOIS, Pa. (WJAC) — Police said they were dispatched to a home on Chestnut Street in DuBois Monday, where a man and woman were found dead in an upstairs bedroom. DuBois police said they were notified by a family member who found them around 11 a.m. Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder identified the pair as Ashley Ross, 24, of Clarington, and Nathan Forbes, 41, of DuBois. Autopsies were performed Tuesday. Shaffer-Snyder said there was no apparent foul play and toxicology results are pending.

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Human Society of Harrisburg (HSHA) is currently caring for over a dozen dogs that were rescued from a dangerous situation. According to HSHA, 17 "small dogs and puppies" were found back in November by HSHA's Humane Law Officer. The home they were living in was revealed to have been a house in Enola. Acting quickly, HSHA has already began treating them as their matted fur, also found to be covered in feces, requires special attention.

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SAN ANTONIO (WOAI/KABB) — A Texas man was stung more than 400 times by honey bees. "Bee wranglers" with the American Honey Bee Protection Agency removed and relocated a colony of bees from an abandoned boat in a wooded area in San Antonio on Thursday. Hector Ramirez, a real estate agent, was stung by the bees on May 2 while he and his father were clearing land with a tractor.

SAN ANTONIO - Officials have confirmed the cause of death of a mother at the center of an AMBER Alert back in March. Savannah Kriger was found dead in the early morning hours on March 18, along with her 3-year-old son Kaiden at a West Side park. RELATED: Bodies of missing mother, 3-year-old son found at Tom Slick Park, murder-suicide suspected The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Savannah Kriger died by suicide.

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — This week, Sandy Township supervisors officially “discontinued" their lawsuit against the city of DuBois. The lawsuit was filed last June to pause the consolidation process with DuBois in the wake of criminal charges being filed against their then city manager Herm Suplizio. Sandy Township then began raising concerns about the city's financial situation, noting that once the consolidation is finalized, both municipalities would "assume all debts, liabilities and duties of each individual municipality.

Officials are asking the public to stop feeding birds as a disease that has been found to kill large numbers of songbirds, in some cases, has been discovered in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission says they’ve received multiple reports from the southeast part of the state regarding of nestling and fledgling songbirds with ocular and neurological issues. The game commission says that, in some cases, birds have been found dead in large numbers.

CLEARFIELD - Approximately $40,000 in jewelry was stolen from Zalno Jewelers in Clearfield County, according to police. Police said a group of individuals entered the store around 6 p.m. Thursday and distracted the staff while a man removed three trays of jewelry. Authorities said the burglars wore the same clothing and black-rimmed glasses. Once the man left the store, another man and woman drove away in what appeared to be a dark-colored SUV, police said.

WASHINGTON (TND) — The youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore recently shared her autism diagnosis with the public for the first time. Tallulah Willis, 30, shared a throwback video on Instagram of her as a young child with her father on the red carpet. She is seen playing with her father's ear as he speaks to reporters. "Tell me your [sic] autistic without telling me your autistic," she wrote on the post.

NEW YORK (AP) — Attention all you fashionistas: It's Met Gala time. Yes, the first Monday in May is upon us and this year's green-tinged carpet is open with early A-listers including party czar Anna Wintour and Jennifer Lopez. Wintour wore a black coat adorned with multicolored flowers in line with the theme: “The Garden of Time.” Flowers were already everywhere. Lopez, one of the party's co-chairs, was all va-va-voom in a silver goddess look that hugged like a second skin.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. — A Blairsville woman has died as the result of a single-vehicle crash in West Carroll Township early Sunday morning, Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said. According to Lees, Hannah Adams was travelling north on Deveaux Street just before 1:30 a.m. when she failed to negotiate a curve. Lees said that Adams then lost control and hit a dumpster before striking a parked car. According to Lees, Adams was taken to Conemaugh Miners Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at around 2:45 a.

ALTOONA -- This week Altoona police are waiting for blood-test results to determine charges for an officer who allegedly drove under the influence over the weekend, making him the third officer to face charges or citations in recent months. Chief Janice Freehling said Monday that she does not condone any of this behavior and that "the matters are being dealt with." Freehling said Officer Erik Stirk, who was off-duty at the time, was arrested and consented to blood tests.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A high-speed police pursuit Monday night ended with the driver dead after he crashed into a motorcycle shop in Big Run, Jefferson County, state police say. The crash caused massive structural damage to the building of Best Kawasaki Motorcycles. Around 10:30 p.m., Punxsutawney police say they attempted to pull over a red Dodge Caliber when it refused to stop. They say it went on U.S. 119 into Big Run.

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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Fall is officially here, which means it's time to start enjoying all of your favorite seasonal activities. Whether it takes you a few minutes or even a few hours, going through a corn maze is a staple for fall festivities. But have you ever wondered how those huge maze designs are made? Some corn maze designers go as far as using GPS to get their design just right, but Weakland Farms does it without technology.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Police say an alleged drug dealer accused of causing the fatal overdose of a person was arrested Tuesday at a Cambria County rehabilitation facility. According to the Altoona Police Department, 49-year-old Timothy Tombs is facing charges related to drug delivery resulting in death stemming from an investigation in April. Officers say they were called to a home on the 1600 block of 12th Street April 14 for a suspected drug overdose.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One local business is supporting the Black Lives Matter movement by joining a world wide campaign. Stone Bridge Brewing Company in Johnstown is joining has become a part of the Black is Beautiful beer collaboration The Black is Beautiful beer campaign is a collaborative effort to bring awareness to the injustices people of color face daily. The idea started at a brewery in Texas and has made its way to downtown Johnstown.

HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — Several major changes could be coming ahead of the 2020 hunting season, and beyond, according to a release from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Game Commission officials discussed many changes at Saturday's Board of Commissioners meeting, all of which will receive a final vote at the next meeting in April. The release says that some of the proposed changes would include new rules for the dual-carrying of bows and muzzleloaders, changes to deer-tagging requirements and the simplifying of mentor programs.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KUTV) — The Utah County Attorney's Office on Tuesday announced formal charges against Michael Aaron Jayne, who is accused of using a semi-truck to kill Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser during a traffic stop on May 5. The announcement was made at a press conference the day after Hooser's memorial service in Orem. However, prosecutors said they’re not going to answer any questions about the case until the trial is over.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The great outdoors beckoned folks to the Jaffa Shrine this weekend, for its yearly Sports Show. The event features local vendors who sell folks all sorts of outdoor supplies. Those on the hunt for anything outdoors had a lot of options to choose from as the Sports Show returned. "Sport Show's been going on for over 35 years now," the Sports Show's chairman, Buddy Daughenbaugh, told 6 News on Sunday.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Centre County have formally filed charges against a Pa Furnace man, and his teenage son, after the duo was accused of stealing thousands of dollars in a Pennsylvania Lottery coupon scam. In February, search warrants provided new details about the now months-long investigation into the scheme. Troopers allege that Eslam Hamouda, and his 17-year-old son, redeemed the fraudulent tickets at various local retailers in both Blair and Centre Counties.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Senators in Connecticut voted in favor of a resolution to exonerate a dozen people who were convicted of witchcraft within the state at least 375 years ago. Eleven of the 12 were hanged, with 45 others accused. The Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project, a group of volunteers that joined forces to clear the names of the accused, shared an image on Thursday. The photo showed the results of the vote, which was 33-1.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Americans are uncertain about the future of the economy with higher prices outweighing stable job growth and opportunities for people to make more money when they think about the financial future of the U.S. Measurements of consumer attitudes toward the economy are bringing conflicting thought trains in recent months. Surveys have found that despite feeling good about their personal finances or local economies, a majority of Americans see the U.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A crew working in the basement area of an Ohio building intentionally cut a gas line not knowing it was pressurized before a deadly explosion this week, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday. NTSB board member Tom Chapman said preliminary investigation shows workers were in the basement to clear out piping and other outdated infrastructure and debris from the basement and vault area — which extends underneath the sidewalk next to the building — in anticipation of a city project to fill in the area and replace the sidewalks.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — PennDOT has announced a nearly 10-million-dollar state investment in projects at ten airports across the state for facility improvements. The John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is getting over one million dollars in funding for site preparation for a new hangar at the airport. Airport manager Cory Cree says Saint Francis University will be developing an "aircraft maintenance program" at the airport, where students can learn how to become aircraft mechanics.

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) -- The Everett Railroad is giving passengers a chance to punch their ticket to the past, offering rides on one of their steam locomotives this weekend. On Saturday, passengers will climb aboard a restored 1920s steam engine at the Hollidaysburg Depot Station and embark on a three-hour journey. The American Locomotive Company model 260 No. 11 will carry 240 passengers in five cars as part of Steam into the Cove.

WASHINGTON (TND) — College Republicans, a group representing right-leaning college students nationwide, was sharply rebuked on social media Thursday after asserting the ruling in former President Donald Trump’s hush money case “should be respected.” A Manhattan jury found the former president guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records Thursday. The Trump campaign later that day reported earning a record $34.8 million across all small donors following the verdict.

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Clearfield County say an Irvona man is behind bars following an investigation into allegations that he repeatedly sexually abused a teenage girl. Troopers say the victim disclosed multiple incidents of sexual assault by 55-year-old Cory Kubiak, including one incident that reportedly occurred while she was in the shower. Police say all of the alleged assaults occurred at a residence in Irvona Borough.

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SAN FRANCISCO (TND) — Riley Gaines, who used to swim for the University of Kentucky and who has gained attention for speaking out against the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports, says that she was attacked after she gave a speech to students at San Francisco State University on Thursday night. Gaines spoke on "Saving Women's Sports" at a Turning Point USA and Leadership Institute even on the university's campus that night, according to Fox News.

US Marshals capture Blair Co. escaped inmate outside Philadelphia Planet FitnessWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:47:50 GMT (1717577270750) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGito2K6or7SoZilq12Wv7Ox0q1km6SRnr9ur86upa2xXZrApK3PnptmoZ6irrWxjKisrauZmbJuvMeio5qclaG9qbXAZp6ypV2luaK6xK1kn6Gko7K0v4ypnKemo665t63Nophmm6KeuqZ5yKetnquknrSiwMiopWabkaq0qcCMmqytoJ%2BntrW1xKxk

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (TND) — A 3-year-old girl's death, now ruled a homicide, allegedly followed violent attempts to "exorcise" demons from the toddler. Arely Naomi Proctor died in September 2021 after family members attempted to “liberate her of her evil spirits,” officials at a Northern California church told the San Jose Mercury News. The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled Arely's death a homicide by asphyxiation, according to the Associated Press.

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce a new state record Yellow Perch! On the afternoon of April 9, 2021, angler Kirk Rudzinski, 63, of Erie, departed the East Avenue Boat Launch along with friend Sam Troup, 62, also of Erie, to enjoy a few hours of fishing. The friends traveled four to five miles east to the area of the Sunoco Cribs where they anchored in sight of the high-rise building at the Brevillier Village community.

What’s known as the largest free-flying American flag over an inclined-plane is finally being reconstructed. It was back in may that the flagpole was removed due to structural issues but work has finally begun to put it back together. The parts to re-erect the pole that holds the giant American flag that flies over Johnstown have been delivered to the top of the inclined plane. “The first phase of the re-erection as started today,"

SOMERSET- Controversy is unfolding in Somerset County over two litters of German shepherd puppies, soon to be up for adoption at the Humane Society. Sixteen of the 22 puppies surrendered by the breeder already had families interested, or had put a deposit down. The Humane Society told 6 News that those families can put in an application, but it’s not guaranteed they will get a puppy. “We were all psyched and excited.

Upper Darby Township, PA — Authorities say two children were killed in an early morning house fire in Upper Darby, Delaware County. According to Fire Chief Derrick Sawyer, the fire began at about 4:03 a.m., at a residence along the 300 block of Margate Road. Officials say when crews arrived, they encountered heavy fire on the second floor of the home. Two children were killed in the fire, Sawyer said.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Grove City man accused in the death of a 3-year-old boy made his first court appearance on Thursday, and was officially charged with murder on Friday. Randy Mollett was arraigned on charges of reckless homicide and child endangerment on Thursday. According to court documents, Mollett called 911 on April 13 to report a 3-year-old in his care had a seizure. The child was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where he died later.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — An Altoona couple is facing felony child endangerment charges after police say they overdosed early Wednesday morning with children in the home. According to the Altoona Police Department, Colton Flannery and Rose Markle have both been charged with a felony and two misdemeanors. Police say they were called just after midnight to the 200 block of Willow Avenue for reports of an unconscious woman. They say dispatchers were told the woman had shallow breathing and that Narcan was given two times.

ALTOONA - A water line break along North 4th Street in Altoona is affecting dozens of customers. A release from the Altoona Water Authority said crews were repairing a line behind Holy Rosary Church Tuesday afternoon when a water line broke. Officials said that two dozen homes in the area will be without water for several hours. A Boil Water Advisory is in effect until further notice for the affected area.

The Conemaugh Township Volunteer Fire Department had an open house Saturday afternoon looking to recruit more firefighters. Department President Jeff Marshall said, "We're trying to recruit because everyone's numbers are dwindling. A lot of fire departments in the area have the same problem where daytime especially there's not a lot of help like there used to be." Firefighters said they are hoping to help lowering numbers across the state one person at a time.

WINGATE, Pa. (WJAC) — A Centre County judge has upheld a state liquor control board decision not to grant a liquor license to a Sheetz store that's located next to schools in the Bald Eagle Area School District. The Sheetz on South Eagle Valley Road in Wingate is located next to an elementary school and high school. Sheetz appealed the LCB decision. In rejecting the appeal, the judge cited the fact that the store is located next to not one but two school buildings.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A New England man is claiming that his local Domino's pizza refused to deliver to him because of his address. Christian Miller claimed an employee at one of the pizza franchise's Providence, Rhode Island locations told him they would not deliver his order to a home less than a mile away. "She said it was because it was unsafe and referenced an incident that occurred with a driver,"

SAN MATEO COUNTY, Ca. (TND) — A father who allegedly drove his vehicle off a California cliff with his family inside was suffering from a psychotic break at the time of the incident, doctors testified in court. Dr. Dharmesh Arvind Patel, 42, was charged with three counts of attempted murder after allegedly driving his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff at Devil's Slide on Jan. 2, 2023, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's office.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa (WJAC) — According to court documents, a former Penn State employee has been charged with fraud, accused of purchasing computer and technology equipment, meant for the university servers, and selling it for his own personal profit. Authorities say Daniel Sickels, formerly of Lewistown, Pa, worked for the university, from 2005 to 2017, as a network and systems manager. Investigators say Sickels was responsible for purchasing equipment to maintain the university's computer servers.

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say they are investigating the shooting deaths of two teenagers following an alleged robbery attempt in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Montgomery County district attorney and Norristown police said the shooting occurred in an alley in Norristown at about 8 p.m. Friday night. Police and prosecutors said their initial investigation indicated that the shooter was walking to his car from a home when two teenagers pulled a gun on him and tried to rob him.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to multiple reports, now former University of Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday and will not be returning to the Panthers next season. Slovis spent three seasons with USC prior to transferring to Pitt this past February. He threw for nearly 2,400 yards, 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season as the Panthers finished with a record of 8-4 and a trip to the Sun Bowl.

New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate all of the memories we have made over the past year. The State College police department says that it’s important to have a plan to get home safe once that celebration is over. “Find a way to get home safely, whether it be rideshare, public transportation, or just having a designated driver," said Sgt. Dean Woodring of the State College Police Department.

(TND) — Security footage obtained exclusively by CNN appears to show embattled hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The media outlet shared the video Friday, noting that the attack occurred in 2016 at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles. The video, dated March 5, 2016, closely resembles the description of an incident described in a November lawsuit filed by Ventura, accusing him of years of sexual abuse and other violence.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) said an 11-year-old boy caught an exotic Pacu in a neighborhood pond. A Pacu is a South American fish closely related to the Piranha but with human-like teeth, experts said. Pacu is an exotic, invasive species that can damage local ecosystems. "Do not release your pets," the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation urged in a social media post. "

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — The Altoona Curve announced their 2021 schedule on Thursday, with Opening Night scheduled for Tuesday, May 4 against the Bowie Baysox. According to a press release, the Curve's 23rd season will include 60 home games and will feature "no less than 6 games and no more than 17 games per month." "We could not be “more” happier to have a schedule for the 2021 season," said Curve general manager Derek Martin.

(WJAC) — Hundreds of vehicles and thousands of drivers were stranded on the Pennsylvania turnpike in Bedford and Somerset counties-from Friday to Sunday night. The National Guard was on the scene in Bedford County Saturday morning to help motorist stranded in nearly 31 inches of snow. Many of the stranded passengers, including country star Cassadee Pope and the Duquesne Men's Basketball team shared updates with the world through social media.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. (TND) — All good times must come to an end, and apparently that's what caused trouble in a bar in Florida, early Sunday, May 12. “A short [man] with a long beard threatened her with a gun,” a bartender told authorities, according to the arrest report.A deputy arrived and found “a short [man] who matched the provided description outside in the parking lot of the establishment.“I approached the male and tried to talk to him.

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing veteran wide-receiver Allen Robinson. NFL Insider Adam Schefter says the decision will save Pittsburgh approximately $10 million in cap space. The Steelers traded for Robinson last offseason, adding a veteran presence to the receiver room. Robinson played in all 17 games last season for Pittsburgh, catching 34 passes for 280 total yards but no touchdowns. The 30-year-old wideout previously played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and the LA Rams.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The suspect accused of shooting two people last September at Oakhurst homes, killing one of them and wounding the other, appeared in Cambria County court on Tuesday where he waived his preliminary hearing. In October, Jashon Gordon was arrested in Ohio in connection to the Sept. 22 shooting that claimed the life of 19-year-old Emerald Nugent Jr. Officials say Nugent died of multiple gunshot wounds and his death was ruled a homicide.

BELLEFONTE, Pa — Just last week, the Bellefonte Area School District updated their back-to-school plan for the fall. They already had two options in place, but, after hearing community feedback and seeing additional state guidelines, school district officials added a third option. Students living in the district now have the choice to participate in a hybrid learning plan. Officials say this will allow them to attend in-person classes twice a week, and then virtual classrooms for the other remaining days.

DUNCANSVILLE/BLAIR COUNTY, Pa — A Duncansville eye practice is using a new augmented-reality device made by Florida-based company Heru to diagnose severe conditions in patients. This AR-like headset can detect serious eye diseases like Glaucoma in minutesand it’s being used right here in Blair County. Dr. Greg Caldwell, an optometrist at Enhanced Eye Care, says he came across the device a little over a year ago. “To be able to detect serious diseases like Glaucoma in a relatively 4-5 minute period of time, that is what’s probably one of the best things about visual field technology,” he said.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the NHL playoffs for the second straight season after the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night to earn the final wild card spot. Pittsburgh needed regulation losses by both Washington and the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday in order to have a chance at making the playoffs. Now, Game #82 will have no meaning for the Penguins, as they take on the New York Islanders Wednesday night.

Pizza Hut has unveiled an all-new cheeseburger. Starting Wednesday, Pizza Hut will begin offering its cheeseburger melt. The melt is a parmesan-crusted thin crust melt folded and loaded with the following ingredients: BeefApplewood-smoked baconOnionsMozzarella Cheddar Burger sauceThe cheeseburger melt is also part of the new "My Hut Box" offer, which lets customers choose between melts or a two-topping personal pan pizza, with a side of fries or four boneless wings, along with a drink.

AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a woman in western Pennsylvania shot and killed her two daughters. Ambridge police say 48-year-old Krisinda Bright called officers to the home on Monday afternoon. Interim Police Chief John Deluca says officers found "a gruesome scene" inside. The Beaver County coroner says 16-year-old Kiara Bright and 22-year-old Jasmine Cannady were shot in the head. Their mother was taken to the county jail and is charged with two counts of homicide.

HUNTINGDON -- It was one of the biggest manhunts of the time. On May 11, 1966, Peggy Ann Bradnick was abducted after getting off the school bus in Shade Gap by a man with a sawed off shotgun. She spent eight days with William Hollinbaugh, now dubbed "8 days of terror." She was beaten, abused and starved at just 17 years old. She lived to tell her story and it's one she's always believed was orchestrated by God.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — As Cambria County prepares to transition into the Green Phase on Friday, the Johnstown Galleria Mall has announced that several of its stores will reopen in the coming days. JC Penney will reopen on Wednesday, June 3rd, according to a post of the Galleria's Facebook page. On Friday, the Galleria says that the following stores will reopen: Amish StoreAuntie Anne'sChampsDC GoldsmithingRare CollectiblesRosalinda's Shoe Dept.EncoreThe post also adds that the Italian Oven and Jakes Pub and Grill will reopen for dine-in on Friday, at 50% capacity.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — CamTran officials announced Monday that engineers have identified the "issue" that caused the Johnstown Inclined Plane project to be put on hold earlier this year. Officials say, following an investigation, engineers with Conroy Engineering determined that there were errors made during the fabrication of the rims of the "sheave wheels." The project was first delayed last year after city officials reported a delay in receiving certain parts, including the "

WASHINGTON (TND) — The conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felonies in his New York hush money case swiftly sparked intense divisions over the justice system and added fuel to what was already an intense election featuring two of the most unpopular presidents in American history. Thursday’s verdict added to the historic and unprecedented nature of Trump’s various legal troubles, making him the first American president to be convicted of a crime.

KENT, Wash. (KOMO) — Roughly 135 people from a Washington state high school have been recommended to be evaluated for tuberculosis after a school community member was diagnosed with the disease, health officials said. Public Health Insider said individuals were contacted based on the amount of time they were exposed to the person with TB in indoor spaces. PHI is written by the communications team at Public Health – Seattle & King County.

FALLSTON, Md. (WBFF) — A woman died after she was trapped under a lawn mower in a drainage ravine, according to the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company (FVFAC). FVFAC and Harford County Department of Emergency Services EMS Division were dispatched shortly before 5:15 p.m. for a lawn mower accident with traumatic injury. The incident took place in the 2300 block of Willow Vale Dr. in Fallston. As personnel responded they were told that the patient was no longer conscious or breathing, according to FVFAC.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX) — A New Mexico woman with a history of embezzling money, forgery and fraud dating back to 2016was arrested again Friday on two more charges of larceny and fraud totaling $2,946.61. Michelle Casas, 42, was arrested Friday by Las Cruces Police Department officers at a probation and parole office, according to court documents, and is facing charges of larceny and fraud dating back to 2021, when she worked as a secretary with Las Cruces-based C.

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Many in the Commonwealth, and across the nation, are now looking for lawmakers to push for the passage of more Red Flag Laws in the wake of Wednesday’s mass shooting in Maine that left 18 people dead. Under Red Flag Laws, an individual that looks to be a threat to themselves or the public, and holds a license to a weapon, can have that weapon taken away from them. Over a dozen lives were tragically taken Wednesday evening in Lewiston, Maine when accused murderer Robert Card reportedly fired multiple rounds from an AR-15 rifle at a bowling alley and restaurant.

UNDATED (WKRC) - Planet Fitness will raise its membership fee for the first time since 1998. According to CBS News, the fitness chain is increasing the cost of its basic membership from $10 to $15. Per the network, the new price hike will take effect this summer. Per CBS, the company confirmed during its first quarter earnings call that current members will continue to pay $10 until their membership expires. "

INDIANA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Indiana County say the suspect responsible for causing an officer-involved shots fired incident last year at an area university has pleaded guilty in the case. Last October, police arrested Cameron Raubaugh following an investigation into an officer-involved incident in the parking lot of IUP's George P. Miller Stadium. Police say Raubaugh reportedly called 911 and falsely reported a robbery in the parking lot.

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ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — US Foods announced plans to "transfer operations" from its Altoona warehouse, located along Shuma Drive, in September, resulting in 65 positions being eliminated. Director of Media Relations Sara Matheu said that the company will be moving some of the Altoona operations to other US Foods' facilities, including those in Allentown and Greensburg. The Altoona location will still be used as a shuttle yard, however, with 125 drivers and sales staff still employed.

SOMERSET, Pa. (WJAC) — After Hurricane Laura left thousands of people in Louisiana without a home, some had to surrender their pets. Now, some of the animals have ended up in Western Pennsylvania due to overflowing animal shelters. Thirteen dogs are now at The Humane Society of Somerset County waiting to be adopted. “The people have lost everything. Everything was devastated. They were really the heroes in this story because they did what was best for their pet and that was to surrender them to an organization that could give them a better life,” said shelter manager, Nancy Dantzig.

WASHINGTON (TND) — The Internal Revenue Service is expanding its program allowing Americans to file their taxes directly with the agency for free to all 50 states and making it a permanent option after what the agency saw as a successful trial run last tax season. A program to directly file taxes with the IRS would be a significant shift for the U.S., where a majority of taxpayers rely on paid services from private companies and has resulted in one of the highest voluntary tax compliance rates in the world.

STATE COLLEGE---Penn State running back Saquon Barkley set freshman records this past season for the Nittany Lions. He didn't disappoint in Wednesday's final winter workout. Barkley tied a team record by squatting 500 lbs., seven times. He also bench-pressed 390 lbs. and ran a 4.38 second forty-yard dash. "This kid is for real," Penn State Director Of Performance Enhancement Dwight Galt said after the workout. The Nittany Lions open spring practice Friday March 18.

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Troopers say a teenager was killed in a Clearfield County crash Tuesday that injured two others. According to state police, the crash happened on State Route 53 south of Brewery Road in Bigler Township around 8 a.m. Troopers say a 17-year-old was driving southbound on SR 53 when his vehicle crossed into the opposing lane and collided with another vehicle head-on causing disabling damage. According to state police, the other vehicle’s driver and passenger were injured and taken to UPMC Altoona for treatment.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — After 46 hours of non-stop dancing and other festivities at the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend, organizers of Penn State's THON have revealed this year's total amount raised in order to help fight childhood cancer was yet another record. Volunteers revealed Sunday afternoon that the total raised this year is over $15 million. Last year, THON raised $13.7 million. But next year's THON now has a new record to beat: $15,006,132.

UPDATE | CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Three people are dead in two chain reaction crashes on Interstate 80. That’s what state police say happened on I-80, early Tuesday morning in Centre County. The deadly, chain reaction crashes occurred just after midnight about a mile past the I-80 Milesburg Exit in the westbound lane. Police say a car was first disabled, on the roadway shoulder, after colliding with a tractor trailer.

VALENCIA, Pa. (AP) — An animal hospital in Pennsylvania has been evacuated over a leaking X-ray machine. A hazmat team responded to Twinbrook Animal Clinic, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Pittsburgh, on Friday morning. Crews say the leakage apparently filled a room with fumes and left one worker with a minor burn. Officials told WPXI-TV that the substance isn't radioactive. Hazmat crews are ventilating the building. No information has been released about what the substance might be.

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Federal authorities announced that a Cambria County woman has been charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. According to court documents, Florentina Mayko was charged after she allegedly defrauded Medicare and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 2017 and 2019. Mayko allegedly submitted medically unnecessary urine drug tests for chronic opioid patients at medical clinics where she served as the chief executive officer.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We continue to go through our archives as we celebrate 75 years of WJAC-TV this year and this week we have remarkable interviews to share with you. This story features four women who survived the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. The interview took place in the 1970's and the women, who were in their 90's at the time, shared the "harrowing" tales of what they saw when they were just little girls.

Johnstown Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:53:22 GMT (1717577602570) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 BISHOP GUILFOYLE MARAUDERS hace 3 años H.S. Roundup 4-9: busy Thursday of local baseballJOHNSTOWN -- Thursday was a beautiful one for local action on the diamond. In LHAC play, Chestnut Ridge topped Westmont Hilltop, and Central Cambria picked up a road win over Johnstown. In Mid Penn Commonwealth action, State College held off.

'6 million Jews should die right now': Roseanne Barr's son defends her Holocaust comments as 'sarcastic'Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:39:47 GMT (1717587587501) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7xKernqqklravucSnq2ifkaG5pr7YaG1mpZmhuaq7zWahnq%2BjYsCpu9Slm2acmZp6s7XGoatmpp%2BserO70p6Yp6aVYq%2BivtGsZKynnmKxprLEp5usZZiav260zqWmnJmlqMFur86mpJ6mpKh6or%2BMrJirm5GowaqvjK%2BYpZ2inrJutsCrqZ6spGK8o63MmmStqqWivW6%2ByKCenpxdZ31zfIyeo56bpJ68r3nBopuepl2ptaa7jK%2Bmp2WgpLGkrdKtZKudnZa%2FrL%2BMoaalp5OWwrTAjJ2cp6GRoXq0rdGcmKylb6W1sMDOdmo%3D

HAZLE TWP, LUZERNE COUNTY - WOLF — UPDATE 2/10/22: State Police in Hazleton are releasing more details around the 57-year cold case that was solved this week. 9-year-old Marise Ann Chiverella was raped and murdered on March 18, 1964. Her case went cold. The killer's DNA profile had been checked every month since 2007 against all new DNA data entries. There was a distant genealogy match in 2019. In 2020, a genealogist started working on the case.

A 31-yeard-old Ferndale woman has been charged, accused of trying to run down two people with a truck. According to a probable-cause affidavit, on Sunday Lacey Hamilton, Vickroy Avenue, and two people had a heated argument at Hamilton’s home. During the argument, Hamilton allegedly told the two that she was going to “kill” them. The two people told police that Hamilton was “drunk and high.” According to the affidavit, after the two people left the home following the argument, Hamilton drove a red Dodge Truck on a sidewalk along Ferndale Avenue and tried to strike the two — who were on foot.

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – A Blair County man is accused of using a fraudulent check to purchase cellphones and service plans in excess of $2,000 at The Johnstown Galleria. Bobby Joe Zink, 29, of 23rd Street, in Altoona, was charged with multiple offense, including dealing proceeds unlawfully, forgery, theft by deception, receiving stolen property and issuing bad checks. Richland Township police said they responded to the Verizon outlet in the mall on Jan.

READING, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man was rescued after at least three days at the bottom of an abandoned stone cistern near the landmark Pagoda overlooking the eastern Pennsylvania city of Reading. The Reading Eagle reports that the man was healthy enough to climb out on his own on a city fire department rope ladder Friday morning. Fire department rescuers were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. Friday after police found him underground through the 3-foot-wide opening near the concrete steps at the foot of the stairs leading to the century-old landmark atop Mount Penn.

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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring Friday in Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania, the scene of the country’s largest and best known Groundhog Day celebration in the United States. The annual event is a tongue-in-cheek ritual in which Phil’s handlers, members of a club with roots in the late 19th century, reveal whether the groundhog has seen his shadow. Just after sunrise Friday, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club announced Phil did not see his shadow, which will usher in early springlike weather.

AMSTERDAM, NY (WRGB ) — Authorities confirmed that the tankers being hauled on a freight train, that derailed in New York, were empty. Earlier in the day, authorities were concerned that the train was hauling residuals of fuel. Several tanker cars derailed Friday around 7:52 a.m. in Cranesville near Amsterdam, according authorities. No injuries were reported due to the wreckage. Montgomery County Undersheriff Carl J. Rust spoke following the crash.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities have announced the arrest of the fifth and final suspect wanted in an ambush shooting that killed a 14-year-old and wounded several other teenagers outside a Philadelphia high school after a football scrimmage last year. U.S. marshals in Philadelphia said 17-year-old Dayron Burney-Thorn was taken into custody Monday in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood after more than a year on the run. Authorities said he jumped from a fourth-story window in an unsuccessful effort to elude capture and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. (TND) — A bag containing almost $5,000 that was supposed to be deposited at the bank didn't get to its destination. Instead, a cashier at that 7-Eleven gas station in Florida was taken to jail. According to her arrest report, another employee told the manager the bag containing $4,840 from Friday, April 26, was missing. The manager showed up at “the store to review the video cameras” and reported seeing “the deposit bag on the floor next to the safe at 0825 hours on 4/28/2024.

PITTSBURGH - Two-time Super Bowl champion and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison announced Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 15 seasons. "I've missed way too much for way too long... and I'm done," said Harrison in an Instagram post that mostly consisted of pictures of his children. "Many thanks to my family, coaches, the fans, and everyone who played a role in my football life." Harrison had three stints with the Steelers in his 15-year career, the first in 2002, then another from 2004-2012 and 2014-2017.

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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Two people are dead and several others injured after a shooting in Harrisburg Tuesday night. According to police, officers responded to the first block of South 15th Street around 8:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. When they arrived on scene, officers found two men and a woman with gunshot wounds. The victims were taken to a hospital for emergency treatment. Both men later died from their wounds.

Week 3 HS football matchups:Thursday, Sept. 7th: West Branch 19 @ Claysburg-Kimmel 27 (ICC --- 7pm kickoff) Friday, Sept. 8th: (all 7pm kickoff) LHAC: Bald Eagle Area 29 vs Penns Valley Area 23 Bellwood-Antis 16 @ Huntingdon 41 Bishop Guilfoyle 49 @ Bellefonte 6 Bishop McCort-Carroll 7 @ Chestnut Ridge 35 Central Cambria 12 @ Bedford 7 Greater Johnstown 12 @ Somerset 26 Penn Cambria 40 @ Forest Hills 20 (FNR)

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Nearly eight weeks after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore, Maryland, the container ship that caused the deadly wreck was finally moved. High tide was just before 5:30 in the morning -- that's when crews in Baltimore worked to refloat the M/V DALI cargo ship with the help of tugboats to move it to the Baltimore marine terminal. SkyTrak7 was live over the scene. You can watch it below:

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County are providing new details on the investigation into an Easter Sunday stabbing involving two teenage girls. Police have now filed charges against a 53-year-old Tyrone man after learning that he allegedly initiated the attack. According to the affidavit, on April 9th, police were dispatched to the 100 block of West 12th Street, in Tyrone Borough, for a reported armed robbery. Police say when officers arrived on scene, they discovered a 15-year-old female who had suffered multiple stab wounds after being attacked by another juvenile.

(TCS) — Georgia tax officials collected more than $3.9 billion in April, a decrease of 5.4% or $225.7 million from last year. So far this fiscal year, net tax revenue of more than $27.4 billion is down about 1.2% or $341.3 million from last year. While fiscal 2024 collections have decreased from fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 numbers, they remain higher than they were at the same time in fiscal 2019, fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021, according to unaudited numbers released at the time.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A Johnstown dentist is facing felony charges Wednesday, after police said he was illegally prescribing pain medication. Police said 56-year-old Thomas Bach, whose dentistry office is located on 504 Franklin Street, is facing a number of charges involving the administering of controlled substances by practice and refusing to keep records. Police say they were contacted by a DEA agent in July 2018 who told them there were reports of large quantities of hydrocodone and ibuprofen being ordered to Bach’s practice.

NORTHERN CAMBRIA – A Northern Cambria man was arrested over the weekend after police had been searching for him for two months. Police said James Mccachren, 21, of the 2000 block of Railroad Avenue, assaulted a man in August at an apartment on Bigler Avenue. The man was taken to Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings for treatment of a bruised temple and swollen lip. Mccachren is charged with burglary, criminal trespass, simple assault, and harassment.

STATE COLLEGE -- Patton Twp. Police confirm a man's body was found in bathroom of a Megabus heading from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on Thursday. The bus is an active crime scene. It is located in the parking lot of the Walmart on North Atherton St., where it had stopped to drop off passengers. The Centre County Coroner is on the scene. The bus driver told 6 News he opened the restroom door and the person fell out.

A bill that said student teachers in Pennsylvania will be paid passed through the State House. Lawmakers said they are proposing student teachers get a grant of $10,000 with this bill. The bill says the grant money would come from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. It said teachers who take in a student teacher would also be rewarded $2,500. Officials said there are over 5,000 student teachers in the state each year.

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A Boeing 737-300 plane carrying 85 people skidded off a runway at the airport in Senegal's capital, injuring 10 people, according to the transport minister, an airline safety group and footage from a passenger that showed the aircraft on fire. "Our plane just caught fire," wrote Malian musician Cheick Siriman Sissoko in a post on Facebook that showed passengers jumping down the emergency slides at night as flames engulfed one side of the aircraft at the airport in Dakar.

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A local barbershop in Johnstown has partnered with the city police department to provide free haircuts for students in need. “A haircut goes a long way and it’s not a big deal for me to give it away but it’s a huge deal for someone to get it.” “Barbers and Gents” in downtown Johnstown is making sure every student looks their very best going back to school.

LONDON (TND) — King Charles III unveiled his first official portrait since his coronation last year and drew some mixed reactions online. The vivid image depicts him in the bright red uniform of the Welsh Guards - which he was made Regimental Colonel in 1975 - against a background of similar hues. Charles was joined by his wife Queen Camilla as the king's larger-than-life painting by artist Jonathan Yeo debuted at Buckingham Palace.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan became the franchise's leader in games coached Tuesday night. Sullivan surpassed Eddie Johnston after coaching his 517th game as a member of the Penguins. Last season, Sullivan became the team's all-time winningest coach in the playoffs. And in August, Sullivan and the Penguins agreed to a three-year contract extension. Sullivan will coach game #518 Wednesday night as the Penguins take on the Buffalo Sabres.

CLOVIS, Calif (FOX26) — Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Maybe a UFO? That's what Jason Beard wondered after capturing this strange Tic Tac-shaped object flying around in Clovis. [RELATED]Ring wants you to find E.T. It could land you $1,000,000 "I happened to look up in the sky, and I never really looked in the sky, and I saw this thing floating," he said. "It was going really fast, it was spinning, and it had like something under like a ball, and this thing was just gliding fast.

HUNTINGDON CO, Pa (WJAC) — Despite the pandemic, the Friends of the East Broad Top organization is currently busy on restoration work at the East Broad Top railroad site. In conjunction with Orbisonia’s bicentennial celebration, the site operated as a tourist attraction, from 1960 until 2011. In this week's Road Trippin' segment, we take a look at the site's history and the repairs it's undergoing. “The East Broad Top Railroad started construction in 1872, to serve originally the iron mines that were located just east of here.

STATE COLLEGE – Backpacks are used by students every day. Some states have had policies in place for years -- like clear backpacks. But some schools in Florida and Ohio are banning them altogether, leading to a discussion here in Pennsylvania. "I think of my 13-year-old who carries every book in her backpack all day long,. I mean, how would she make it through but I think it would probably be necessary,"

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. The scandal surrounding Ippei Mizuhara shocked baseball fans from the U.S. to Japan when the news broke in March.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — As more counties moved into the Green Phase on Friday, more salons reopened across the state. After 14 long weeks, Salvatore Hairstyling in Westmont finally reopened. The family business returned at 50% occupancy, with each stylist only working with one client at a time. Some of the new guidelines for the salon include now having to display hand sanitizer, cleaning off each station after every client, wearing a mask and sanitizing frequently.

The Ridgetop Volleyball Club said two of its teams qualified for a national tournament coming up. They said a 16U and 17U team are leaving Sunday for a four-day tournament in Florida starting Monday, June 26 with championship games being played Thursday, June 29. Coaches and players said the tournament will be a grind with at least three games to play each day. The club said a 14U team represented them at nationals last week.

JOHNSTOWN - Ferndale police have arrested a man in connection to a series of robberies. Police were notified a person matching the robbery suspect’s identity was walking down the street on Thursday evening. That’s when Ferndale police apprehended Leonard Louchart. East Taylor Township believed Louchart robbed the Martin General store on William Penn Avenue on Tuesday. Johnstown police said they believe he also robbed the Subway restaurant in Johnstown and the Family Dollar store on Wednesday night.

BEDFORD, Pa. (WJAC) — The Bedford Fall Foliage Festival Committee announced Monday night that the 2020 Bedford Fall Foliage Festival has been canceled due to the pandemic. It was scheduled to take place in October. According to the Bedford Fall Foliage Committee, they were planning to wait until Labor Day to decide on this year's festival. According to their Facebok post, they don't believe Governor Wolf would relax the mandated limit of 250 people at an outdoor event.

EBENSBURG – The Cambria County District Attorney’s Office used multiple forfeiture accounts to pay at least $13,000 in food-related expenses over the last five years, records obtained by 6 News show. Records provided to 6 News also show that District Attorney Kelly Callihan spent more than $10,000 from federal forfeiture dollars to pay for outside counsel to work for the district attorney’s office on two Right-to-Know request appeals this past summer.

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Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — In Centre County, festival week is again drawing thousands of people and that includes downtown State College where the 57th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts kicked off with the traditional Children’s Day. It’s a familiar site in downtown State College with South Allen Street packed with festival goers. Locals describe Kids Day as a big neighborhood block party, drawing kids of all ages. “People will come in today and they'll either be here as a family, or as a vendor, or shopping as a family.

A ribbon cutting for a new game room happened Wednesday morning at Friendship Village Campground in Bedford. Betsie Neff, one of the owners of Friendship Village, said they always had a game room at the campground, but took it over after the previous owners of the room told them they were going out of business. Neff said they equipped the game room with a more modern setup and, even though it's open to all ages, they hope to attract more teenagers.

With suicide being the second leading cause in death of children in the country according to officials, a parenting and mental health expert warns that parents need to be on the lookout. May is recognized as ‘Mental Health Awareness Month,’ and Chief Parenting Officer for ‘Bark Technologies’ Titania Jordan is asking parents to watch for some signs of mental struggles in their children. She said changes in appetite, sleep, mood, grades, friends, and loss of interests with their children are among those warning signs.

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WASHINGTON (TND) — It’s a relationship forged out of common disdain for the West, now described as one with “no limits ." Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putinhave met more than 40 times over the years, in a partnership experts warn is deepening. “I think the Ukraine war has brought them together. This is a strategic nightmare to see of them hug like this, usually, Xi Jinping is a little more restrained,"

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Students in a Somerset County school district have raised money for a 2-year-old in their community. Conemaugh Township students held their 8th annual volleyball marathon on Thursday. Each year, the money raised is given back to the community, either to fire or police departments, or someone in need. This year's theme was "Crusade for Chloe,” a 2-year-old who is battling cancer. On Thursday evening, the school hosted a teachers versus students game, as well as a basket raffle, and a “save it or shave it contest,” with teachers raising money to keep their beards or have them shaved it off.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials say the driver involved in a deadly crash in State College last year is now in federal custody. Authorities say he was out of jail, on bail, while awaiting trial until just a few days ago. On the night of Sept. 27th, police say Ahmed Alqubaisi reportedly lost control of his vehicle and hit and killed another student, 25-year-old Lovisa Arnesson-Cronhamre, who was jogging along Park Avenue, near Penn State’s campus.

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Mifflin County, PA (WJAC) — The Mifflin County coroner's office has positively identified the human remains that were found on a Brown Township property earlier this month. Authorities say the remains are those of 51-year-old Joseph Anthony Shymanski, of Huntingtown, Maryland, who was reported missing on Labor Day. Police say the missing persons investigation led authorities to the home of 47-year-old Brandon Holbrook, who has since been charged with murder in connection to Shymanski's disappearance.

JENNERSTOWN - Jenner Township Assistant Fire Chief Mike Novak is calling Corey’s Corral in Somerset County a total loss after an overnight fire. Fire crews were called to the bar around 2:10 a.m. Friday. The bar had closed less than one hour before the crews arrived on scene. Officials said there was no one inside the two-story structure when the fire started. Novak said it took eight different fire crews to help put out the flames.

READING, Pa. - A Pennsylvania mayor has reluctantly signed off on a plan to erect a 35-foot tall artificial tree to avoid a "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree controversy like one that erupted two years ago. The Reading Eagle reports Reading Mayor Wally Scott is a fan of natural trees but wanted to avoid the stir caused when city workers erected a scraggly real tree two years ago. The tree was first ridiculed then embraced by residents when it was likened to the scrawny tree featured in "

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly made a trade for Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi. As part of the trade, Pittsburgh is sending minor league pitcher Jack Hartman to the Rays. Choi was a member of the Rays 2020 team that lost the World Series to the LA Dodgers. Choi has played in over 400 games with the Rays, in 4-and-a-half seasons, tallying 320 total hits, which included 52 homeruns and 203 RBIs.

Cellular outages reported nationwide early Thursday morning left many without service. The outage left people trying to figure out ways around the issue. AT&T stated its customers saw an "SOS" message and advised them to connect to Wi-Fi to make calls. What is the SOS mode?According to Apple Support, the message indicates that the device is having trouble connecting to their cellular provider’s network, but it can make emergency calls through other carrier networks.

It's the simple joys in life. Stay-at-home mom, Candace Payne, set the internet on fire with a Facebook live video featuring her uncontrollably laughing while trying on a Chewbacca mask for the first time. "I'm such a happy Chewbacca," she shouted in the video before she started crying tears from laughing too hard in her car. It's nearly impossible to not laugh with her or at least crack a smile at her pure joy from a plastic mask.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) -- All state prisons remain on lockdown after nearly 60 prison staff members were exposed to substances since the end of May, causing them to feel ill and many to be taken to local hospitals. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections have implemented an unprecedented statewide prison lockdown. Officials believe one substance that has sickened more than two dozen employees is a clear, odorless chemical known as synthetic marijuana.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Bedford County authorities have identified the human remains found in October. The Bedford County Coroner's Office said the remains belonged to Robert Cochran, 47, of Canajoharie, New York. Cochran's remains were found by a hunter and his son in a wooded area above the Mile Level Farm Market and Greenhouses off of Lincoln Highway and were taken to Mercyhurst University to analyzed by a forensic team.

Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two co-defendants raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003, saying it was a "false and hideous claim" that was filed too late under the law. The legal move is the latest piece of pushback from the 54-year-old hip-hop mogul and his legal team after he was subjected to several similar lawsuits and a subsequent criminal sex-trafficking investigation.

PHILADELPHIA (WCAU) — More than 100 firefighters battled a fire at a catholic school in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Officials say the fire started around 4 p.m. and quickly grew to four-alarms. Our Mother of Consolation School was evacuated, and there are no reports of any injuries. Fortunately, school was out at the time the fire started. Officials say the damage to the building appears to be extensive as fire crews worked to contain the blaze.

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — It was meant to serve as a lifeline for businesses who would otherwise have to make drastic cutbacks or close their doors forever thanks to the Coronavirus shutdowns. And Pennsylvania businesses certainly grabbed at that life vest. Our initial readout of the data released Monday by the Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration showed 165,000 small businesses with 500 or fewer employees in the commonwealth got some money from the federal Paycheck Protection Program to protect at least 1.

HUGHESVILLE, Pa. (WJAC) — A one-legged chicken is back on two feet thanks to a group of Lycoming County eighth grade students. Students from East Lycoming School District took action to help a nearly year old chicken, named Blue, walk again. CNN affiliate WNEP says Blue was severely hurt after a raccoon broke into a chicken coop outside Briannah Miller's home near Montoursville. Several chickens died, and Blue lost her leg.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The Altoona Driver License Center will be closing for renovations this Saturday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT said in a release the center will be closed starting Jan. 12 at 4:15 p.m. and will reopen for both photo services and driver licensing services Feb. 6. PennDOT said while renovations are taking place, the Huntingdon Driver License Center will have extended hours. Those hours are:

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission has imposed a fine of 337.5 million euros ($366 million) on food company Mondelez, the owner of Oreo cookies and other snack brands, for obstructing sales of its products between EU member states, the bloc's executive arm said on Thursday. Mondelez owns the Cadbury and Toblerone chocolate brands as well as Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies, Triscuit crackers and Perfect Snacks nutrition bars. The Commission said Mondelez tried to avoid that cross-border trade because that could lead to lower prices.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Christmas break can be an exciting time for many families. But sometimes there isn't much to do for the kids when school is still on break and the parents head back to work. In Cambria County, the Bottleworks is giving families an option with their winter arts camp. The camp began Thursday and wraps up Friday afternoon. Event instructors say participates will use a variety of skills to build, create and celebrate.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Retail stores in Cambria County have now reopened their doors after moving into the yellow phase of reopening. One of those stores was Adorned Boutique in Johnstown. The shop welcomed customers back inside for the first time in almost two months. Jessica Martella, Owner, Adorned “We were very steady. Business was very steady. It wasn’t overwhelming so we were able to maintain safe distancing and I think everyone was just really excited to be back to some sense of normalcy,” said Adorned owner, Jessica Martella.

BOALSBURG/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — Centre County: get ready for some tangy, tasty and spicy chicken...Wingfest is back! It returns to Tussey Mountain Thursday after the pandemic forced them to pull the plug on last summer's rendition. COVID is now less of an obstacle, but something else is in the way: a national shortage of chicken wings. However, Tussey Mountain’s Marketing Director Aaron Weyman says advanced planning got them prepared. “Luckily for us, we’ve got great relationships already with a lot of food vendors and businesses in the area and they knew that we have this event and they’ve been in contact with us,"

UPDATE:EBENSBURG, Pa (WJAC) — According to Dauntless fire chief Mike Sheehan, 3 people were rescued from Lake Rowena Saturday afternoon. Chief Sheehan says that two of the people "self-rescued" themselves and were able to climb back onto the ice. One other person had to be rescued by the water rescue team. That person was transported to Conemaugh Hospital for further evaluation, according to Cambria County dispatch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ORIGINAL:A water rescue was performed Saturday afternoon at Lake Rowena in Ebensburg, according to Cambria County dispatch.

Bedford Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Bedford County have charged a Buffalo Mills man with multiple sex crimes after he was accused of having a "sexual relationship" with a female student. Troopers say Jarrod Clapper, 24, faces felony counts of sexual contact with a student in/near a school, corruption of minors and unlawful contact with a minor, according to online court documents. Authorities say in January of this year, troopers were contacted by a school resource officer for the Bedford Area School District to report a possible sexual relationship between a female student and a member of the school's IT department.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — Penn State Football Head Coach James Franklin announced the addition of Gerad Parker to the coaching staff as the wide receivers coach. Parker joins the Nittany Lions after a two-year stint at Duke University where he most recently served as the wide receivers coach for the 2018 season. “We are excited to add Gerad to our staff,” Franklin said. “He has a comprehensive background and knows the Big Ten.

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man drowned after rescuing two children who got into trouble while swimming at an eastern Pennsylvania state park, authorities said. The Bucks County coroner's office said Marvin Alexan Fernandez Chicas, 37, "disappeared in the water" after rescuing the children who were swimming at Nockamixon State Park on Thursday evening. The coroner's office said Friday that the cause of his death had been confirmed as drowning following an autopsy and the manner of death appeared to be accidental.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Police in suburban Philadelphia say a thief made off with rare and valuable books from a used bookstore, including a rare edition of "To Kill A Mockingbird." Baldwin Book's Barn manager Fred Dannaway says the thief took at least 20 rare books from a case at the front of the West Chester-area bookstore. Dannaway says the thief didn't touch money in the register and left behind other expensive books displayed on a nearby counter.

SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) --A tower that honors the passengers and crew killed when a hijacked plane was crashed into a rural Pennsylvania field is now in place, the final major feature of a 2,200-acre memorial. The Tower of Voices was dedicated Sunday, with remarks from former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge and the park's superintendent. The 93-foot (28-meter) structure at the Flight 93 memorial north of Shanksville is designed with a wind chime for each of the 40 who died on Sept.

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SCOTT SONNER Associated Press — Arizona's attorney general says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been served an indictment in the state's fake elector case alongside 17 other defendants for his role in an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes posted the news regarding the Trump-aligned lawyer on her X account late Friday. "The final defendant was served moments ago.

A Karns City Area football player was flown to the hospital Friday after he reportedly collapsed on the field during the game. According to reports from the Butler Eagle and D9 Sports, Karns City QB Mason Martin was transported to the hospital after collapsing near the 8-minute mark of the third quarter. The game was stopped by the officials at the 7:53 mark of the quarter and Redbank Valley was credited with a 35-6 victory.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The beer permit for Morgan Wallen's Nashville bar has not yet been approved ahead of what was supposed to be his grand opening Memorial Day weekend, a representative confirmed. A representative for the beer board told FOX 17 News the permit will be approved when bar management passes their Codes and Fire inspections. A spokesperson for "This Bar" says the beer permit approval is not the reasoning for the venue's delayed opening, but that all parties involved are "

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A local bar that has been through multiple shootings has recently been purchased by another business in Cambria County after its former owner says he wants to move to something else. 6 News spoke with the mother of the latest shooting victim and the Liquid Currency building’s new owner. The owner of the Phoenix Tavern in Johnstown says he has been wanting to purchase the Cambria City bar for some time now, especially after the establishment’s latest shooting.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Congress has some extra time to figure out a way to shore up the finances of Medicare and Social Security thanks to an improved economy pushing back the date both entitlement programs are expected to reach insolvency and bring on automatic cuts to benefits. The trustees for Social Security and Medicareissued their annual reports on the state of the programs’ finances, both of which found looming insolvency has been pushed back some thanks to a strong economy and spending that came in below expectations.

A boxer who got her start in Punxsutawney is now fighting for a spot in the Olympics. Trinity Burke now trains at Team 412 in Pittsburgh, but Helman's boxing gym in Punxsutawney was where her journey started. The Summer Olympics represent the pinnacle of amateur boxing. Boxers like Muhammad Ali, Claressa Shields, and George Foreman all represented the United States at the world stage before they stood atop the boxing world.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Boeing, the planemaker, is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration after "required inspections" may have not been completed. The FAA confirmed to The National Desk on Monday it opened an investigation into Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes. Boeing came forward and "informed" the FAA in April that it "may have not completed required inspections to confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliner airplanes.

MILFORD, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 21 to 42 years in prison in the slaying of his teenage girlfriend, whose body was found buried on a llama farm in northeastern Pennsylvania. Twenty-seven-year-old Sky McDonough of Milford was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty earlier to third-degree murder and custodial interference. Prosecutors in Pike County said 17-year-old Leanna Walker left home with the McDonough in April 2016, and they camped in several locations, including the Milford Township llama farm where he used to work.

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State redshirt-sophomore pitcher Dante Biasi (Hazleton, Pa.) was selected by the Kansas City Royals early in the sixth round of 2019 Major League Baseball Draft Tuesday afternoon, becoming the 10th-highest selection in school history. Biasi was selected by the Royals with the 169th overall pick, also becoming the highest-selected left-handed pitcher in Penn State history (Jim Farr; 1974 – 200th overall, 9th round, Chicago White Sox), the highest-selected Nittany Lion pitcher overall since 2008 (Drew O’Neill; 120th overall, 4th round, Chicago White Sox) and the highest-selected Nittany Lion overall since 2010 (Ben Heath; 153rd overall, 5th round, Houston Astros).

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Union Pacific freight train derailed on the east end of the Steel Bridge on Monday morning, forcing the closure of the entire bridge for several hours. The train derailed shortly after 6 a.m. on the railroad tracks on the lower deck of the bridge. Shortly before 10:30 a.m., the bridge was reopened to traffic and an Amtrak train was seen going along the tracks. Firefighters said six cars were involved and two of them were lumber cars.

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — An African wild animal is on the loose in in Illinois, according to the Macon County Animal Control and Care Center. The organization said the animal escaped from its owner and is believed to be on the northeast side of the city of Decatur. It wasn't immediately known how it escaped. Officials said they are working with an exotic animal rescue to capture the serval. They added they consider it to be dangerous because it is classified as a wild animal.

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ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with PA CareerLink announced that due to the ongoing flood remediation at the Altoona Public Library, a temporary CareerLink site will open at the Downtown Altoona Transportation Center, beginning on Monday, Feb. 1. “With so many people out of work, many are looking to the future. They come to CareerLink asking for no-cost assistance with their job searches and personal coaching – and they often need some connections to community resources that can help get them on their feet,” says Gwen Fisher, PA CareerLink Site Administrator.

Jefferson County, PA — Since the Southern Airways training facility moved to the DuBois area, people like captain David Duvak, say they came to move forward in the aviation industry. He says he doesn't agree with some of southern airways’ safety practices. “Any time those captains needed a reason to delay a flight, or if we just couldn’t go for obvious weather hazard reasons, icing being one, we we’re kind of pushed to go.

Dents Run, PA — Dennis and Kem Parada, co-owners of a treasure hunting group called Finders Keepers, claims they detected several pounds of gold dating back to the Civil War Era in Elk County. After a day long excavation of the site in Dents Run, the FBI claimed that they did not find any gold. "We were told by Mr. Archer you don't put anything on Facebook, you don't go to the media you don't say anything to anybody or they'll be serious repercussions,"

Cambria County, PA — Nursing home leaders, both local and abroad say their resources are now being strained more than what already was. This after Vice President, Kamala Harris, announced federal requirements for nursing home staffing. The new rules state registered nurses must be available 24/7 at facilities. They also require staff to spend up to almost 4 hours a day with residents. “It shows what is optimal staffing, and they’re now calling it minimum staffing, which is just not appropriate.

JOHNSTOWN -- A few nights after one of their players was injured by a dirty hit, the Johnstown Jets plotted to exact some revenge on Buffalo’s Greg Neeld. An all-out brawl broke out during warmups and the North American Hockey League game was postponed, much to the dismay of ownership and presumably the fans at a sold-out War Memorial Arena. It just so happened that director George Roy Hill was in the arena that night, cameras rolling.

STATE COLLEGE -- Penn State students know her as the Squirrel Whisperer, or even Squirrel Girl. Four years after she became an internet sensation, senior Mary Krupa is still placing tiny hats on the ubiquitous rodents that live on campus, and coaxing them to hold miniature props. Her photos of "Sneezy the Penn State Squirrel" continue to garner thousands of likes on Facebook and have been featured in magazines and calendars.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Vice President Kamala Harris was gifted tickets to a Howard University football game and a Beyoncé concert in 2023, according to financial disclosure documents from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The tickets to Howard’s bowl game v.s. Florida A&M, which Harris received from sports broadcaster ESPN, are valued at $1,890, the documents show. The Beyoncé tickets, which the vice president received from the artist herself, were worth $1,655.

BEIJING (NBC) — Katie Uhlaender competes in her first two of four runs, making her the first U.S. women's sliding sport athlete to compete in five Olympics and the first women's skeleton athlete of any nation to reach that feat. Watch her performance below: ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0mimpbGdpbakv46kmK2hlWLCqbjAnqWdnaJis6q%2B0q1ksKedmru0edKknKWdpKS7bq3ToaOerJVitq95lGampbGdpbakvw%3D%3D

PLAINVIEW, Texas (CITC) — A community is outraged over a Texas school district's response to what they feel was a case of sexual assault among first-grade students. Parents allege that a female 6-year-old student in the Plainview Independent School District (Plainview ISD) was recorded on an iPad while being forced to perform a sexual act on a male classmate last month. Once the incident was reported, the video was reviewed with the assistance of local law enforcement and FBI.

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State has released its 2024 football schedule, which includes several new opponents as a result of the expansion of the Big Ten Conference. For the second year in a row, the Nittany Lions will begin their season with a renewal of an old rivalry as Penn State will travel to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers. Penn State will also welcome newcomers UCLA and Washington to Happy Valley.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — It's the multimillion dollar question that's facing lawmakers right now. If games of skill machines look like a slot machine and sound like a slot machine, are they a slot machine? Steve Csehoski by day is a professor at Penn Highlands Community College. By night he runs 3C Amusements. A few years ago, when looking to help his club buy a game of skill machine, the company he called placed a bet on him by asking if he’d be interested in opening a shop with the games in it.

Following Saturday's devastating fire in Stoystown that ended in the demolition of the Kings and Queens Restaurant and Pub, residents are reeling in the aftermath of the incident. Many still in shock that what was once a landmark in the community is now gone. We visited the site of the fire today where only rubble remains of the restaurant. Many people driving by stopped to view the wreckage and reflect on what happened.

(TND) — A pair of muscle cars top the list of most-stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. Theft claims for the top car, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, were more than 60 times more frequent than the average for all 2020-22 models, the HLDI said. The list features vehicles that are valuable and powerful, HLDI’s director of insurance outreach Kay Wakeman said. “That's reflected in the top two vehicles on the list,” she said.

JOHNSTOWN - The battle over the sale of a Johnstown building has come to an end as a judge ruled in favor of CamTran over Coal Tubin’. While CamTran Chairman Ed Cernic Jr. said he's happy with the ruling. But Coal Tubin's attorney, Wayne Langerholc, said his client is disappointed and plans to appeal the court's decision. Last week, Judge Tamara Bernstein ruled CamTran followed the letter of the law and took all steps necessary in selling its building.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) A new legal document that claims a boy told Joe Paterno in 1976 that Jerry Sandusky had molested him has dropped like a bombshell and reignited debate about what the Penn State coach knew about his longtime assistant decades before his arrest. Details of the testimony remain hidden inside a sealed deposition in Penn State's court fight with the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association Insurance Company. Paterno family members immediately dismissed the accusation, and even an attorney for victims of Sandusky cautioned that he did not know of irrefutable evidence supporting the claim.

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide-receiver Martavis Bryant is returning to the NFL after being suspended from the league for nearly five years. Reports indicate that he is signing a free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Bryant was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2014 out of Clemson University. In 2016, Bryant was suspended by the NFL for reportedly violating the league's substance abuse policy. He was reinstated in 2017 and finished the year with 50 catches, for over 600 yards and three touchdowns.

LIGONIER, Pa. (WJAC) — Idlewild & SoakZone will kick off its 144th season this weekend, park officials say. The park will open Saturday. Officials say military will get into the park for free during Memorial Day weekend and there will be new foods and events to welcome guests back. “Our classic amusement rides and theme areas like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and the SoakZone water park offer plenty to smile about,” said Brandon Leonatti, General Manager.

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WJAC) — This is the busiest time of year for food banks like Faith Centre. The amount of volunteers peaks around the holidays, a time of year where people focus on giving back. But this is also a time of year that can get stressful when it comes down to money. Food banks provide assistance to people on fixed incomes and working families with children. People come in to get boxes of food for their families and their pets.

Philipsburg couple charged in child sex abuse case; man tried to blame victim, PSP saysWed, 05 Jun 2024 09:45:56 GMT (1717580756534) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGiomJ65qrzSm6yrn12YvLa8y55knKCRp7Smv4ysnLFlkZfCtLGMnKmipZVitq%2FCxKyrop%2BRqbawuoyppqWhk5p6rcHTs2SbpJGism7CyJyroqVdpcCxecinq6KlmZmutbXOp2SjmZmherGxzaeqsqSmlruqrQ%3D%3D

SOMERSET – Winter weather affected many people who were using the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Monday. Those traveling on the turnpike likely ran into extensive delays and road closures. The eastbound and westbound lanes were both closed Monday -- at different times -- for short periods due to tractor trailers jackknifing. It was a busy day for first responders and road crews, as many drivers were not expecting snow after the warm weekend weather.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Federal authorities say a Cambria County man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a young child. Officials with the Department of Justice say 41-year-old Michael Sollenberger, of Ashville, will serve at least 36 years in prison after entering a guilty plea, last summer, to three counts, including the production and possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — After a year-long hiatus because of the pandemic the annual Bedford County Home, Garden and Lifestyle show is back this weekend at the Bedford County fairgrounds. New this year the trade show will be adding an outdoors segment. The trade show starts Saturday at 9am and will wrap up for the day at 5pm and on Sunday it opens at 11am and ends at 4pm.

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UPDATE:The Pennsylvania Game Commission said officials determined the bear had cubs by her side and attacked the woman as she tried to retrieve her dog, which had ran toward the cubs, according to a release.The Game Commission said they are working to locate the bear to euthanize it.ORIGINAL STORY:LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Family members of a Pennsylvania woman who survived being severely bitten by a black bear say she's crediting her Chihuahua mix dog named Bear with helping save her life.

Humane Society of Cambria County halts owner surrenders and walk-in visitsWed, 05 Jun 2024 07:57:48 GMT (1717574268431) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmilXqy3oq%2FTr2Wcp51ku6bD0mijqJuRoXyorculnKuxX53Crq3NnmSsp5OesrXFjKidZpuRoq%2BztcBmmqitnqnGbrTApausZZ%2Bsu6a%2BjKysq6qVo7GmvtJmmKecXayurbeMoqVmrpmotrW%2F

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A Pennsylvania woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Johnstown, the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority and the Tyrone-based company G&R Excavating and Demolition after she claims that they "improperly" demolished a warehouse that she owned. According to the lawsuit, filed on behalf of Zipporah Najar, the demolition reportedly took place along the 100 block of Adams Street in February of 2022. The lawsuit states that Najar purchased the warehouse, located at 103 Adams Street, in November of 2020 and had been using it as a "

SEWARD, Pa (WJAC) — Pleasure Valley Raceway in Seward, Indiana County, is hosting the Jeremiah Jones Summer ATV National Championship this weekend. Jones was an up and coming professional quad racer when an accident on a track severed his spinal cord and paralyzed him from the waist down. Participants were out practicing Friday ahead of Saturday’s races. The amateurs will race four laps and the professionals will race for 20 minutes plus one lap.

EBENSBURG — Cambria County will spend more than $77,000 on an X-ray scanner for the county prison, in the wake of two incidents earlier this year in which two female inmates overdosed inside the prison. The scanner, which the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection didn't allow inside prisons until recently, will help keep contraband including drugs and weapons out of the prison, said Cambria County Prison Warden Christian Smith. "I don't think you'll find any jail that will say they can keep 100 percent of the contraband out of their facility,"

Centre County Reporter Gary Sinderson is the manager of the Central Pennsylvania Bureau in State College. He has been with 6 News since 1983, when he began as a reporter/photo-journalist. In 1987, he began anchoring our Centre County Report on TCI Cable in Centre County, and became manager of the Bureau in 1993. He continues to produce and anchor in State College, as well as for newscasts in Johnstown.

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa — The Shippensburg Greyhound Wresting team announced on their Facebook page that Bill Wolfe, head coach for the elementary wrestling team, is "among the victims" of the Las Vegas shooting. The team, for elementary, middle and high school students, says that his wife is okay but the elementary school coach's condition "is presently unknown." ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR70q2YrZ1fpbKvutKyo6%2BZnp6ubsPRnqqtpJmjtG6vzpqaoWWRoryvs4yvoJysmaLAbrvFZqOaq12rsqit0maqoaefqbavsw%3D%3D

Pirates unveil new road uniformsWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:48:13 GMT (1717577293466) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miaqKakmru1e8aao6Wdoq58sbXRmqueq12qu7exyKVkp52nYr%2BwrcNmrKehlqS%2Frr8%3D

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WJAC) — It was a mixed verdict Thursday in the trial forof a former Penn State fraternity member who was tied to the death of fraternity pledge Timothy Piazza After five hearings in thisthe case, four preliminary hearings, and onea trial, Braxton Becker was found guilty on one misdemeanor charge in Centre County Court, in the first trial in the Penn State Beta Theta Pi fraternity hazing case.

Local sheriffs said there is only one they are not on a level playing field with state and local police. Sheriff departments are not allowed to investigate potential incidents. Sheriffs said their department can make an arrest if the evidence is in plain sight but otherwise, the investigation must be handed off to another department in the area. This happens to them daily according to sheriffs, even though they said many of the over 2,000 sheriff deputies in the state have previous training and experience with investigative agencies.

ALTOONA, Pa. -- Organizers of the first-ever Pennsylvania Roundhouse Rally in Altoona say they consider the weekend a success. The event was not affiliated in any way with Johnstown’s “Thunder in the Valley” bike rally or any other events across the region, but rather a stand-alone event that organizers hope to grow even more next year. The event started Wednesday and continued through Sunday. It featured dozens of vendors and entertainment each night, including local country singer and NBC’s "

Johnstown Hospice, Palliative Care, and Home Health Month | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:58:03 GMT (1717577883410) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 HOSPICE, PALLIATIVE CARE, AND HOME HEALTH MONTH hace 4 años November is Home Care and Hospice MonthNovember is Home Care and Hospice Month. Kelly Warshel, MD and the staff at Windber Hospice Care are leaders in the area of integrated therapy. Dr. Warshel is board certified in internal medicine and integrated/holistic medicine which allows a.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — As measures are being taken to decrease the spread of COVID-19, how we go about our everyday lives is changing for now, including how we handle major life events like a loved one passing away. Funeral homes in Pennsylvania have been ordered by Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association to keep all funeral services private and limited to 10 people or less.

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — UPDATE | The Cambria County Coroner's office has released the identity of the individual killed in a motorcycle versus vehicle crash near South Fork Saturday evening. The coroner says that David Fogle, 56, was riding his motorcycle on Ragers Hill Road, without a helmet, when the crash occurred around 11:15 p.m. According to officials, both Fogle and the other vehicle were traveling southbound on Ragers Hill Road at the time of the incident.

LITTLETON, Colo. (TND) — A school bus aide in Colorado was arrested after security video surfaced of her beating a 10-year-old student who has special needs, according to authorities. An 11-page arrest affidavit noted 28-year-old Kiarra Jones, a paraprofessional for Littleton Public Schools, was charged with third-degree assault for allegedly assaulting an at-risk child with a disability on a school bus. Surveillance footage released Tuesday by civil rights attorneys shows a woman -- allegedly Jones -- sitting next to a child on a bus.

BELLEFONTE -– Eighteen fraternity brothers are facing charges in the death of Beta Theta Pi fraternity pledge Timothy Piazza, eight of them manslaughter charges. Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller announced the charges recommended by a grand jury during a news conference Friday at the Centre County Courthouse. Brendan Young, Daniel Casey, Jonah Neuman, Nick Kubera, Michael Bonatucci, Gary Dibileo, Luke Visser and Joe Sala face involuntary manslaughter charges, Parks Miller said.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say four area men have been arrested following a joint investigation into attempts to meet with "teenagers" in order to engage in sexual contact. Investigators say the FBI and local law enforcement arrested the following individuals within the past week. Gregory Wilson, 50, of LewistownWalter Sitosky, 66, of HoutzdaleChristopher Crispen, 33, of HowardRobert Mansberger, 58, of CassvilleAuthorities say in each case, the men were in contact with whom they believed to be teenagers and attempted to meet with said "

MIAMI (CITC) — The Florida Department of Education on Thursday threatened to restrict an Islamic school’s ability to participate in voucher programs after an imam allegedly associated with it prayed for the "annihilation of Jews." The agency warned Reviver Academy it will prevent the school from taking part in Family Empowerment scholarships if it determines Fadi Kablawi has a relationship with the school. The scholarships give tuition assistance to children attending private schools in the state.

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Jared McCann to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Filip Hallander and a 2023 seventh-round draft pick. "We are excited to add Filip back to the organization. He is a well-rounded player with good size who plays the game the right way," said Penguins general manager Ron Hextall. "We are grateful to Jared for his contributions to the team and wish him the best.

NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say gunfire at a popular Halloween attraction in western Pennsylvania killed one teenager and critically wounded another - with another teenager being sought as a suspect. Allegheny County police said the shooting was reported at about 8:15 p.m. Saturday at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles. First responders found two 15-year-old youths shot and took them to hospitals, where one was pronounced dead in the emergency room and the other was listed in critical condition.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials in Somerset County say cars came crashing down after the truck they were being carried on crashed into the Turnpike Bridge in Somerset Township. Authorities say the crash happened along Route 281, otherwise known as Stoystown Road, around 3:30 Friday afternoon. Officials say the truck was loaded too high when it went under the bridge. In the aftermath, four scrapped cars from Ridge Recycling were laying on the road and were later towed away.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities say two Tyrone women are behind bars following a bomb scare against a Blair County Dollar General on Tuesday. According to police, officers were dispatched to the store, located along East Pleasant Valley Blvd., after a woman reportedly called and told an employee "your store is getting bombed today." Police say, upon further investigation, officers were able to identify the caller as 57-year-old Jean Ann Shaffer.

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. — Several officers and civilians in Clearfield County are being recognized for their service this week in honor of National Police Week, according to a press release by Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers. National Police Week kicks off May 15 on Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day that, since 1962, remembers the men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty. According to the press release, the purpose of this week is to “pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime.

SCRANTON (WOLF) — Following Mayor Cognetti’s letter yesterday asking Greyhound officials to suspend service to Scranton during the COVID-19 pandemic, company officials say they will be honoring the request. “The City of Scranton commends Greyhound on its prudent decision and thanks its leadership for working together to protect our community,” said Mayor Cognetti. U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright says he supports Greyhound Inc.’s decision to suspend its bus service to Scranton as the number of COVID-19 cases in the area continues to rise.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Officials in Blair County say an early morning fire tore through a popular Duncansville eatery on Wednesday. Authorities say crews from over a dozen area fire companies were dispatched around 1 a.m. for a report of heavy smoke and fire at the Inlow's Drive-In. Fire officials with the Allegheny Township Volunteer Fire Department say no injuries were reported in the blaze. A state police fire marshal was called in to investigate the cause of the fire.

2nd UPDATE |SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials in Wellersburg say Route 160 has reopened, as of 8 p.m., following an 18-hour cleanup from Friday morning's fatal tractor-trailer crash that claimed the life of a Mississippi man. UPDATE | State police say a Mississippi man died early Friday morning after jumping from a moving tractor-trailer that had suffered a mechanical failure and crashed along Route 160 near Wellersburg. Troopers identified the driver as 42-year-old Alexander Johnson of Amory, MS.

STATE COLLEGE - According to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the number of wineries in Pennsylvania has doubled since 2000, with total production increasing by 220 percent. The State College Wegmans has now started selling wine from around the world, as well as local wineries. The grocery store has been selling beer for quite some time, but store manager Adam Fleming said wine is something customers have expressed interest in for a while.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Americans are holding onto their cars longer than ever, mostly because of high prices. S & P Global Mobility reports the average age of an American vehicle is a record high of 12.6 years old, which is three months more than last year. "With average age growth, more vehicles are entering the prime range for aftermarket service, typically from 6 to 14 years of age," said Todd Campau, aftermarket practice lead at S&P Global Mobility.

GALVESTON, Texas (TND) — A bridge that connects two islands in Galveston, Texas is allowing one vehicle at time on it as evacuations continue Thursday. Pelican Island is cut off from Galveston for a second day as crews repair the damage to Pelican Island Bridge and clean up an oil spill in the bay near busy shipping channels. Part of the bridge was damaged Wednesday when a barge owned by Martin Petroleum slammed into one of the bridge's pillars cutting off the only way in and out from the island.

CENTRE HALL/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — The Nittany Antique Machinery Association of Central Pennsylvania held their 46th annual spring show at Penn’s Cave this weekend. After COVID stopped the show last year, the annual antique show and flea market resumed in Centre County. The show attracted tractor enthusiasts from across the region for each of the last three days. Even after a year off on account of the pandemic, the popular event picked up right where it left off in 2019, allowing attendees to indulge in the history.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018. “Our son Hunter and Navy’s mother, Lunden, are working together to foster a relationship that is in the best interests of their daughter, preserving her privacy as much as possible going forward,” Biden said in a statement. It was his first acknowledgement of the child.

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RICHLAND, Pa (WJAC) — Officials in Cambria County say one person was transported to Conemaugh Hospital following a vehicle versus pedestrian incident at the Richland Walmart Friday evening. According to 911 dispatchers, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. Friday in the Walmart plaza in Richland Township. The extent of the person's injuries are unknown at this time. Richland Fire Department and East Hills EMS were on scene to assist, 911 officials added.

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Somerset County, PA — Flooding in our region resulting in multiple road closures, including in Somerset County. In some cases, according to residents and officials, waters appear to be receding, but officials also say there's still more to come. They say multiple flood calls came in Tuesday morning from concerned residents, many of whom were greeted with flooded basements. The Salisbury-Elk Lick school district dismissed early due to potential flooding on local roadways.

UPDATE The Cambria County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the man who died in a fatal motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon on Route 219. According to Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees, 54-year-old Mark L. McCleaf from Shippensburg and his wife were leaving Thunder in the Valley to head home riding east on the 56 bypass onto Route 219 south at approximately 4:17 P.M. Lees says the motorcycle did not make the curve and both riders were ejected from the bike.

SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (WJAC) -- We're just days away from the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. This year, a new memorial has been erected in Somerset County to honor the 40 passengers and crew members aboard Flight 93 which crashed into a field in Shanksville. Members of the media got a chance to preview the Tower of Voices at the Flight 93 Memorial, being dedicated at a ceremony Sunday.

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Authorities say a 42-year-old Altoona man has been charged with allegedly raping a woman at her home in March. According to a probable-cause affidavit, the woman told authorities that she was at the Kettle Inn Bar and Grill in Altoona, on March 18, when Robert German, and another man, joined her and her friends. The woman told police that she remembered buying a round of drinks for the group and started to sense that something was off with the encounter, according to the affidavit.

Blue Bell has announced the release of a highly requested flavor ice cream: Mardi Gras King Cake. Last year, this flavor was only available in select areas. However, this year Blue Bell is releasing it to all of its territories. “Last year a grocery store in Louisiana posted about the flavor’s arrival on its Facebook page and we started receiving requests from all over the country. After that, we decided to share this festive flavor with everyone in our distribution area,” said Carl Breed, corporate sales manager for Blue Bell.

CAMBRIA CO, Pa (WJAC) — The Cambria County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with multiple local police departments, announced the opening of three safe exchange zones in northern Cambria County. The Cambria County municipal building, the Cambria County courthouse, and the Northern Cambria police building will open on Monday as safe zones. These safe zones will allow visitors to safely meet for child custody exchanges or online sales. These Safe Exchange Zones will provide citizens and visitors to our communities the ability to safely meet for child custody exchanges and online-based transaction exchanges in well-lit and video surveilled locations that are easily accessible.

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Lawrence Township Police Department say the manager of a Clearfield County McDonald's is facing charges, accused of stealing hundreds of dollars from the fast-food restaurant located along South Second Street. Police say charges are pending against 54-year-old Kelly Bennett after an investigation revealed that she had issued dozens of unauthorized refunds to herself. Investigators say Bennett allegedly made 66 unauthorized transactions, between October and November of this year.

Home Depot in Canada has pulled a Halloween decoration off of its shelves following complaints from customers. The decoration is called the “Scary Pepper Creeper.” The description on Home Depot’s website read that the decoration’s “realistic face looks just like a real man is peering through the window at you.” However, one customer didn’t see the humor in the decoration. She said the product “makes light” of a serious situation.

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Many topics were discussed during this month’s Johnstown City Council meeting including a motion to adopt a new city commemorative banner. The design for a new Johnstown commemorative banner was also voted on during the meeting after nearly 40 submissions were already narrowed down to two by city residents. “And then it was the top two which were by Jackson Dewitt and Joan Gonkivic,” Tasha Adama, director of You in Flood City explained.

CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield County boy diagnosed with rare medical conditions met his idol on Sunday. Owen Zelinski, 12, of Clearfield, had Lady Gaga sing to him at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Owen suffers from a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome, which causes him to experience frequent catastrophic seizures. He's also been diagnosed with dysgenisis of the corpus callosum, which means the left and right sides of his brain can't communicate with each other.

Mifflinburg recovers from Sunday tornado: National Weather Service to survey damageWed, 05 Jun 2024 11:28:18 GMT (1717586898635) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ5eWua2x0bJmpqGWm7mqusGuqaBlopqwsMLEq6pmnqKkum6%2F1KebmrFdqbyzusCdpmamkam2sLrApWSwnZGptaa%2BjKycq66ZmLJuwM5mqq6qpprGbrDAppignQ%3D%3D

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PARIS (WKRC) - A picture of a baby lying on the ground at a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert went viral over the weekend. The controversial snapshot was taken at the Eras Tour performance Friday night at La Défense Arena in Paris, France. The picture, which shows the child in the pit area beneath an individual, who is presumably a parent, was shared by Swifties across social media. "The lack of common sense is astonishing to me,"

It's a scare along the Jersey Shore you have to hear. On Sunday, a 15-year-old from Pennsylvania, who was trying her hand at surfing, was taking a break in the ocean off Stone Harbor Beach when a shark struck. Miles from home and away from her parents that young girl knew she had to get herself to the beach, and fast. “My whole body was in the water; I was just resting.

WASHINGTON (TND) — The high cost of living is hitting Americans hard, especially Gen Z. A Wall Street Journal analysis found Gen Z has more credit card debt in their early 20s than any other generation did at that age. The average credit card balance for a 22-24 year old is $2,845 according to TransUnion data, that’s 25% more debt than millennials had in their early 20s ten years ago.

The Laurel Highlands has once again been named as a top destination for fall foliage enthusiasts. The region placed seventh in the "USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the Best Destination for Fall Foliage" contest. “GO Laurel Highlands is extremely honored to once again be recognized as an extraordinary fall destination,” said Ann Nemanic, executive director of GO Laurel Highlands. “For this to happen three years in a row helps to solidify what we already know, and love – an unforgettable getaway awaits anyone traveling to our corner of Pennsylvania.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Park Avenue United Methodist Church is closing its doors after holding services for 130 years in Johnstown's Moxham community. The decision was made Sunday when church officials voted to close the church in June 2020. Officials did not immediately say what led to the vote. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfpa6zt4yarZ6mpZp6trrIrZydZZ2awam7w6KqrWWTncKzr8dmq6hlk6G8tLGMmp2tnaJifnR8jLKcmqqjYrynedKeqa%2Bhk5rAbrXNZqGooJ6owbDDzQ%3D%3D

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WJAC/AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins, 24, has died after being struck by a dump truck on an interstate in Broward County Fla., Florida Highway Patrol confirmed. The news was first reported by his agent to ESPN Saturday morning. Miami-area media outlets report the crash happened just before 7:00 a.m. Saturday in the westbound lanes of Interstate 595. Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda told the Associated Press he was pronounced dead at the scene.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A candidate in a high-stakes legislative contest in Virginia had sex with her husband in live videos posted on a pornographic website and asked viewers to pay them money in return for carrying out specific sex acts. Screenshots of Susanna Gibson on the website were shared with The Associated Press. The campaign for Gibson, a Democrat running for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in a district just outside Richmond, issued a statement Monday in which it denounced the sharing of the videos as a violation of the law and her privacy.

(TND) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for war crimes and crimes against humanity for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of Hamas over the Oct. 7 terrorist attack and resulting war that has killed tens of thousands of civilians and sparked growing international outrage. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said in a statement Monday morning that he was applying for arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant, along with Hamas leaders for Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad Deif and Ismail Haniyeh.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown Tomahawks head coach Mike Letizia has resigned, the team announced Monday morning. Letizia has been a member of the Tomahawks' coaching staff for all 12 seasons, including 10 as the head coach. During his tenure, the Tomahawks won 338 regular season games and an NAHL East Division title in 2018-19 season. He was also named the National Coach of the Year following the 2018-19 season.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two abortion-inducing drugs could soon be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances in Louisiana under a first-of-its-kind bill that received final legislative passage Thursday and is expected to be signed into law by the governor. Supporters of the reclassification of mifepristone and misoprostol, commonly known as "abortion pills," say it would protect expectant mothers from coerced abortions. Numerous doctors, meanwhile, have said it will make it harder for them to prescribe the medicines that they use for other important reproductive health care needs, and could delay treatment.

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NEW DELHI, India (TND) — A surgeon in India is planning to attempt a womb transplant into a biologically male trans woman, a first-of-its-kind procedure that, if conducted as planned, will enable the patient to become pregnant. Dr. Narendra Kaushik runs a gender reassignment clinic in New Delhi, India, according to DailyMail.com. He reportedly claims to be "very, very optimistic" that his transplant procedure can be successful. Every transgender woman wants to be as female as possible — and that includes being a mother,"

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — Friday was opening day for NHL free agency and the Pittsburgh Penguins saw two of their former defenders ink deals with division rivals. According to NHL.com, Jack Johnson, who was recently placed on waivers by Pittsburgh, signed a 1-year contract with the New York Rangers. Additionally, two-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Schultz signed a two-year deal with the Washington Capitals. The Schultz deal is reportedly worth $4 million per year, NHL.

MULTNOMAH FALLS, Ore. (KATU) — A young woman fell to her death on Sunday afternoon in the Columbia River Gorge. Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Deputy John Plock said the woman fell off a cliff Sunday around 4:20 p.m. near the Oneonta Trailhead. Cascade Locks Fire responded to the scene and determined the woman was deceased. “These are difficult hiking trails, they’re not walking paths,” Plock said. “If you go off trail, it can be very dangerous.

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Clearfield Borough Police Department say a local man is facing charges after he allegedly fired over a dozen gunshots across a local roadway. Police say 30-year-old Shawn Youngblood is accused of firing approximately 14 rounds across Bigler Ave. in late February. Investigators say surveillance video from a nearby business allegedly showed Youngblood fire the gun while he appears to be intoxicated. Police say at one point, Youngblood appears to aim the gun at a passing car but does not pull the trigger until after the car has left.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A New Jersey man who spent years in law enforcement will now be among those behind bars. David De Jesus, a suspended New Jersey state trooper, was sentenced Friday to serve 60 days to 23-and-a-half months in the Centre County Prison for an incident that occurred at a State College hotel last year. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and providing alcohol to a minor.

Somerset County, PA — Utz Brands says it is planning to sell two of its manufacturing facilities including the one in Berlin, Somerset County. The facility was bought by Utz back in 2019. Now, officials say the facility is expected to be sold again, this time to Our Home™ which is an operating company of “Better For You Brands.” They make potato chips, puffed snacks, and popcorn. Company leaders say "

UPDATE |HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities with the Huntingdon County coroner's office have identified the victim of a weekend drowning incident at Raystown Lake. Huntingdon County Coroner Paul Sharum says 33-year-old Brandon Green, of Cherry Run, WV, was killed Saturday in a drowning accident. Dispatchers confirmed over the weekend that rescue crews, from multiple counties, were called to Raystown Lake to search for a missing individual. Sharum has ruled Green's death as accidental.

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Johnstown, Pa — It was last month when a Cambria County post office announced it was potentially going to close its doors for good due to a lease dispute. However, that is no longer the case. An official with the United States Postal Service tells 6 News the Beaverdale Post Office will no longer be suspending its service and residents are thrilled. “It’s great to have the post office staying,” said Ed Swope, a Beaverdale resident

HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WJAC) — The Huntingdon Borough Police Department is looking for the person of interest in an aggravated assault incident. According to police, they have an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Randy Gerard Cassell. Police said the incident took place in Huntingdon Borough. According to police, Cassell is five feet, four inches tall. They report he has hazel eyes and a shaved head. Police said Cassell was last seen wearing an orange shirt.

LOGAN TWP., Pa. (WJAC) — According to police, one person is dead following a head-on collision on Colonel Drake Highway near Ashville on Wednesday. According to the Logan Township Police Department, they were dispatched to the scene about half a mile south of Skyline Dr. around 4:30 p.m. According to authorities, the two-vehicle crash involved a Ford truck and a Dodge Grand Caravan. Police reported the truck was on fire and the driver was lifeflighted to Pittsubrgh with severe burns.

JOHNSTOWN -- Philipsburg-Osceola traveled to Mechanicsburg to face Trinity in the PIAA 2A volleyball state title game. The Mounties lost in 4 sets to the Shamrocks to take home silver. This is the furthest Philipsburg-Osceola volleyball has traveled in the post season. Head coach Dave Eckberg said he was proud the way his team faced adversity this season. With a core group of young girls, Eckberg is excited to have the team back together next season.

UPDATE | Jefferson Co., PA (WJAC) — Officials with the Punxsutawney Area School District confirmed to 6 News that the school board has officially accepted the resignation of co-principal Paul Hetrick. District officials say Hetrick submitted his resignation on Monday and the school board voted to approve it on Tuesday. Hetrick said in a statement that he was resigning from his position due to "personal struggles." The school district confirmed that Hetrick is no longer an employee and a disciplinary hearing that was scheduled for next week has now been cancelled.

Viewers and Conemaugh patients reached out to 6 news and said they heard Conemaugh medical was closing their One Tech Drive building. Thursday, a spokesperson with Conemaugh said that was misinformation, but did acknowledge changes are coming. The one tech drive office will continue offering the same services to patients going forward according to Conemaugh marketing communications director Tammy Barbin. Doctor Phillip Gvozden said he is being let go by Conemaugh and will be out of the One Tech Drive building sometime in April.

MACCLENNY, Fla. (WPEC) — A babysitter in Florida is facing an aggravated manslaughter charge after she left a 10-month-old girl in a hot car, according to the Baker County Sheriff's Office (BCSO). Rhonda Jewell, 46, picked up a 10-month-old infant from the child’s mother Wednesday and has watched the child on multiple occasions since June, deputies said. Jewell proceeded to drive to another home in south Macclenny, where she was going to babysit other children as well, a press release stated.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A local group of evangelists are heading to Harrisburg this weekend for a Bible reading marathon. For the third year in a row, the Way of Truth Ministries from Altoona will be helping to read the Bible, from front to back, on the steps of the state capitol building. The group says lawmakers, passersby and volunteers can also participate. The goal is for the Bible to be read continuously, from beginning to end, over the course of several days to show lawmakers their commitment to God's word.

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) -- Last week, the Hollidaysburg Area School District moved both its senior and junior high schools to virtual learning until December 1. But following a recent school board meeting, the entire district is going remote until at least early 2021. “We spoke with the school board and they were very open to hear what we were saying,” said Dr. Maureen Letcher, Hollidaysburg Area Senior High principal. “The same reason why we went completely remote until December 1 is the reason why we are extending it.

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas will be making a trip to Johnstown next month to watch the Tomahawks play, the team announced. “Bob called like any regular Tomahawks fan would. He said he wanted to come to our game, tour the arena and show his son where he got his start," said Tomahawks' Director of Ticketing Brandon Shaffer. "It was a cool phone call to get," he added.

Somerset County, PA (WJAC) — Friday was the official grand opening of "Hair by Hayley," a new beauty salon along North Center Avenue in Somerset. The owner, Hayley Carlin, says her mission "is to provide a positive oasis for clients, with a concentrated effort to promote inner confidence, self-love, and wholistic revitalization." Carlin tells 6News she wants it to be more than just a place to get your hair done.

Pittsburgh (CNN) — Officials say an Ed Sheeran concert left several people with heat-related issues this past weekend. First responders in Pittsburgh say 17 people were taken to the hospital Saturday night during the concert. Authorities say some of the injuries included falls, one seizure, and two cardiac arrests. In total, EMS received 37 calls for service at the concert, officials said. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7xKernqqklravucSnq2hpZ2K1sL%2FPoquapJmvsqV5xaijpaennruoecSdZKyglZq%2ForqMnKanm5WnwW61zWanoqykqK%2B2vsah

EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A Cambria County teacher is facing a slew of charges after police said he inappropriately touched two 15-year-old female students on a class field trip to the state Capitol in March, according to a criminal complaint. According to court documents, 68-year-old James Luksik, a teacher at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, is facing three felonies, including sexual contact with a student, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors.

Johnstown Conemaugh Township Indians | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 09:03:15 GMT (1717578195141) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP INDIANS hace 3 años H.S. Roundup 4-7: Township, PV softball win WednesdayJOHNSTOWN -- Wednesday's local coverage featured a pair of softball match-ups. In WestPAC action, Conemaugh Township got the best of North Star. In non-conference action, Penns Valley got the best of Southern Huntingdon. Check out the video above for Wednesday's.

UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State Nittany Lions (6-0, 6-0 B1G), ranked No. 3 in the latest InterMat Tournament Power Index, shut out visiting Maryland (0-8, 0-8 B1G) in the team’s lone home dual of the season. Penn State won all ten bouts to roll to a 44-0 victory and finished the regular season with a 6-0 dual meet record, all in the Big Ten. All team and individual rankings listed are InterMat (2/16/21).

LATROBE — The Pittsburgh Steelers left their usual training camp home at St. Vincent College for a night. The team practiced at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 2. Watch the video above to see what head coach Mike Tomlin liked about the workout. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miqrZ2VobKzv46sq56dnJq%2FtHnPq5icrJmYsm7BzZ2cq2WknbJuuMign62rXZbBbrjAramompWoeq6xzKipopmcYsC1rcOirKY%3D

EBENSBURG, Pa. - Conemaugh Health System officials announced Friday they have purchased land in Ebensburg to construct a $22 million outpatient center. The planned 40,000-square-foot building will be constructed at the intersection of routes 219 and 22. "We are pleased to officially announce our plans to open a new outpatient center in Ebensburg,” said Steve Tucker, chief executive officer of Conemaugh Health System. “Conemaugh has been providing high-quality medical care in Ebensburg for more than thirty years, and our investment in this center will make it even more convenient for patients to access great health care, close to home.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress gave final approval Wednesday to a$105 billion bill designed to increase the number of air traffic controllers, add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories and require airlines to automatically pay refunds to travelers whose flights are canceled or significantly delayed. The House passed the measure to reauthorizeFederal Aviation Administration programs by a 387-26 margin and sent it to President Joe Biden. The Senate passed the measure last week.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR) — Deputies in Florida arrested a 31-year-old man in Escambia County after finding him hidden inside a dryer. David Jerome Jackson had been wanted since March for charges of shooting into a dwelling, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, damage to property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was located after Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a tip that Jackson was inside a home off Edgewater Drive.

LOGAN TOWNSHIP – Logan Township Police Chief Tim Mercer will resign from his job in March because of an undisclosed medical issue. His resignation was accepted by Logan Township supervisors Thursday night. Mercer’s last day will be March 6, 2018. He previously retired from the Pennsylvania State Police. “This has not been an easy decision for me,” Mercer said in his resignation letter. “I can assure everyone that I have given this an immense amount of thought and prayer.

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Somerset County say a man is behind bars after he reportedly assaulted and threatened a woman over the weekend, and then stole her car, all while the two were traveling along Route 219. Police say on Saturday, officers were dispatched to Route 219 southbound, near the Jerome exit, for a report of a domestic disturbance. Investigators say the victim told officers that she was driving her vehicle along the highway and that 42-year-old Justin Klink, who is known to her, was in the passenger seat.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The Arc of Blair County held an artisan and craft show Saturday. The Arc is a program that serves anyone from any age with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, anxiety disorders, reading and speech delays, Down syndrome and other developmental or intellectual disabilities or mental health diagnoses. All the vendors were participants in the The Arc program. They created the handmade crafts and were able to keep the money they had earned.

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Johnstown Airport Officials said the last two months have been the best two months they've had in the last 20 years. Today local, state, and federal officials gathered at the John Murtha Airport in Johnstown to talk about the state of aviation in Pennsylvania. Representatives of the Johnstown Airport said their future looks bright. “The Johnstown Airport over the last several years has done more in development than it has in decades,” Johnstown Airport Authority Chairman Rick McQuaide said.

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.

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HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake have announced on Facebook that Tatman Run Beach has reopened. According to the post, a water sample tested Wednesday showed that E. coli bacteria levels were back within the “safe” range for swimming. RELATED: Tatman Run Beach closed following high bacterial water sample result The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also added that bacteria levels fluctuate daily in bodies of freshwater like Raystown Lake and can vary greatly in different locations within the same body of water.

EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Shutting down the streets and bringing people together. That's the idea behind the Ebensburg Downtown Shutdown. A time to see what the area has to offer, and the abundance of beauty and natural resources. This is Your Town: at the Ebensburg Downtown Shutdown. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OprrW1zqdmsqelp3q1u9anZrKnpad6tbvWp2RraGFueqauxKeqm62inHqlu9anq6ivnmLAqcHTnaawpg%3D%3D

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General have announced additional charges against a former Blair County attorney after he was accused of forging documents in a child custody case. Investigators say Michael B. Cohen is alleged to have created a false custody order, which prompted his client to break said custody agreement and flee the area with her child. “As a family law attorney and an officer of the court, Mr.

Next week in Somerset County, MGP Rat Bikes and 3C’s Church will be giving away 100 turkeys. It's an annual event that helps local families enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without worrying about the cost. Organizers say they've been receiving calls about the event and that they look forward to doing it each year. Michael Ragozzino, pastor of 3C’s Church, said, “We wanted to make sure people know that we’re not just a bike shop, that we have a church here, 3C’s Church is on Boyers Pond Campground, we’re open on Sundays at 10:30.

WASHINGTON (SOA) — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, another epidemic has been sweeping the nation and causing substantial harm to Americans: loneliness. The U.S. Surgeon General calls it a public health crisis, with one out of two Americans reporting measurable levels of loneliness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Spotlight on America goes in-depth in this report to find out why we’re seeing so many disconnected people and what can be done about it.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — iCare Urgent Care centers are temporarily stopping and restarting COVID-19 testing throughout the day so they can catch up on their backlog, officials say. They say this is due to an overwhelming demand and limited staffing and supplies. Officials say you may check their website one hour and it says no testing at the moment, but they do say check back again periodically to see if testing might be available again.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — 6 News continues to follow the pandemic impact on the restaurant and bar business and those struggles continue into the new year. Now, there's word there may be another round of shutdown orders in Pennsylvania. In Bellefonte, several restaurants initially recently stayed open during the latest state health department order to close. The Waffle Shop wasn’t one of them. Greg Kight says the strain of the pandemic is more than just financial -- he hears it every day from customers -- and he's worried about what’s to come.

(TND) — Some contenders to be former President Donald Trump's running mate will be rubbing shoulders with him this weekend at a donor event in Florida. Fox News reported it had gotten ahold of an agenda for the donor event in Palm Beach showing Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. J.D. Vance, Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Doug Burgum, Gov. Kristi Noem, Rep. Elise Stefanik, Rep. Byron Donalds, and Vivek Ramaswamy are going to be in attendance.

DUBOIS, Pa. — Firehouse Pizzeria is moving to a new location next week and offering more options for its customers. The pizza shop is moving to the former Doc G's Brewing Company building on West Long Avenue in DuBois. Owner Jim Whited said after five years of business, they outgrew their current location. "This was possible due to the support from the people of DuBois, especially the fire and EMS personnel,"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Middle Tennessee mother has been arrested after her one-month-old apparently overdosed. A one-month-old girl is taken to Hendersonville Hospital on Sunday after she started vomiting and changing colors, said Metro Nashville Police. They transported the infant to TriStar Centennial Children's Hospital in Nashville for further evaluation, where the patient tested positive for 1.0ng/ml of Fentanyl. The police were notified and a detective from Youth Services Division Crimes Against Children responded to the hospital.

The Atrium, a nonprofit personal care center for low-income seniors, told us that almost all of its residents have found new homes. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, a personal care home offers housing, meals and assistance with medications and personal care tasks to seniors or people with physical, behavioral health, or cognitive disabilities who are unable to care for themselves but do not need nursing home or medical care.

SOMERSET -- A new nonprofit in Somerset County is helping high school girls have the confidence and style to go to homecoming and prom. It all started just four months ago when Rebecca Miller's daughter was asked to the prom and she realized there were others less fortunate in Somerset County who need prom dresses, too. "This is what's left of our homecoming dresses after our homecoming shop and we have sizes from zero to 24,"

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) — An Ohio landlord was jailed after his rental properties were found to be "unsafe for human habitation," reports noted. According to The Columbus Dispatch, Joseph Alaura, a landlord in Columbus, was sentenced to 175 days behind bars after the city discovered multiple violations at his 32 properties. Per the publication, authorities found several properties were infested with roaches and rodents, as well as some that lacked gas, electricity or heat.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — Police said four people are facing charges after they said a man overdosed in a car, was moved to a house, moved back to the car and driven to a gas station. The criminal complaint said Jada Ferguson was traveling with her boyfriend, Michael Vivian, and Chelsea Mehalick to Williamsport to buy heroin. According to court documents, on the way back on I-80 near Snow Shoe, Michael Vivian became unresponsive in the car and appeared to be dead.

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BROCKPORT - The Horton Township Volunteer Fire Department will unveil its new home Aug. 13. Fire Captain PJ Piccirillo said the company will have an open house and ribbon cutting of the new fire station at 2 p.m. at 6921 Route 219. The public is invited to attend. The new 3,800-square-foot station houses the department's fire engine, rescue/pumper, tanker and utility brush truck. Piccirillo said the new location will help improve response times by more than 10 minutes per call to better serve the 1,400 residents in the 57-square-mile area.

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — The Huntingdon Borough Police Department announced on social media Friday that its K9 unit will be receiving a donation of body armor from a nationally recognized nonprofit. Officials say K9 Tony will soon be equipped with a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The organization, which was established in 2009, says its mission is to "provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

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WASHINGTON (TND) — Police in Maryland on Wednesday said they have received at least 100 tips so far in connection to the murder of a 37-year-old woman. The Harford Sheriff's Office said Rachel Morin's body was found along the Ma & Pa walking trail in Bel Air on Sunday. Together we will solve this crime and find the heinous coward who took Rachel Morin from her family and friends," Sheriff Jeffrey R.

Texas zoo gets black jaguar to replace Bengal tiger euthanized in JanuaryWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:46:51 GMT (1717577211704) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7zp%2Bdm52RqXyorculnKuxX6myua3SZrGop12csrW%2FjJujmpubYreis9SaqWasn2K%2FprzLmpqeZZKau6ity2arop%2BVp3qmwdOhmKehqpqxbrXNZqGapqWWv7p5wKaYq6GcobxursCgn56dopZ6r7HWZpitrKKWsLW1zqdkm6GXYrCiwIycnKesopa5br%2FOrquhZZGisrO1wppkrKGdpbmmecGen5qumaS%2FtHnVnqueqpmjrrPFjJyYq51vpbWwwM52aQ%3D%3D

16 people displaced, dog rescued following apartment building fire in Juniata County, officials sayWed, 05 Jun 2024 11:51:09 GMT (1717588269994) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGiemaeybq3PmqmtpZWjwW6wzqBkq6ekqcSmtcueqWaqlaiwtrGMnaCsqJyWsKawjJusoqSUnruoecmupaKZpJZ6rq%2FApaCsrJWnw6q4y55kqZ2eo8C6uNWapaKZXaSzp7XCopilq12eu7ex0q2goJmknryveZhqaA%3D%3D

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Little Leaguers everywhere dream of a moment like this. Louis Lappe hit a walk-off homer as California beat Curacao 6-5 in the Little League World Series championship on Sunday, despite giving up a four-run lead. Louis flipped his bat and threw his arms in the air as he trotted around the bases, leaping onto home plate as he was greeted by his teammates surrounding the batter’s box.

BLACKLICK TOWNSHIP -- The first legal distillery in Cambria County is opening its doors next weekend. There are several distilleries throughout the region, including in Somerset and Indiana counties, but a father-son team is leading the way in Blacklick Township. Michael Cocho along with his son Michael Cocho II, is bringing new industry to Cambria County through the Moonshine Mine Distillery. "We're making moonshine. We're making it 100 proof, 120 proof,"

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Editor's note: The last names of the students involved have been removed from this story due to threats. _____ After three days of school closures at Portland State University because of pro-Palestine protesters occupying the school's library, class is in session again, and Jewish students opened up about how they’re feeling about coming back to school. “I'm scared. I'm nervous. I don't know what people are gonna say,” said PSU student Amaya.

UPDATE |PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge dismissed all charges, including a murder count, against a Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a driver who had a knife, agreeing with defense lawyers who said the officer could have feared for his life. The municipal judge ruled after a courtroom packed with police and relatives of Eddie Irizarry watched about 20 minutes of harrowing video of the brief traffic stop that led to the death of 27-year-old.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City stepped up its efforts to push migrants out of its overwhelmed shelters Wednesday as it began enforcing a new rule that limits some adult asylum-seekers to a month in the system before they have to find a bed on their own. Migrants without young children must now move out of the hotels, tent complexes and other shelter facilities run by the city and find other housing after 30 days, unless they provide proof of “extenuating circumstances” and are granted an exemption.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSTM) — Actor Richard Gere was in New York over the long Memorial Day weekend to celebrate a special birthday. It wasn't his birthday, but rather his father's. Pastabilities in Syracuse, New York was where Gere and his family celebrated the milestone event. The downtown restaurantposted a photo on Instagram of Gere with his father and restaurant staff. "Richard Gere came into Pasta's tonight to celebrate his father, Homer Gere's 100th birthday,"

PHILADELPHIA (WCAU) — A four-year-old child is emotionally recovering after watching several suspects tie up and beat her loved ones during a home invasion. Philadelphia police released video of last Monday’s home invasion in hopes of identifying and capturing the four suspects. The brazen home invasion and robbery was caught on camera along the 6600 block of North 7th Street in East Oak Lane. "Two guys were behind the car, and they put their gun in the face of him and me and said, 'come inside to the house.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rapper and singer Sean Kingston is back in South Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars' worth of fraud. Kingston, 34, was booked into the Broward County jail on Sunday, according to jail records. He was arrested May 23 at Fort Irwin, an Army training base in California’s Mojave Desert where he was performing. Last week, he waived his right to fight extradition in a California court and agreed to be turned over to authorities in Florida.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities with the Cresson Township police department, in Cambria County, say three individuals have been charged in connection to a shots fired incident last month. Police say during the early morning hours of Feb. 10, officers received reports of an alleged "shooting" in a wooded area near Boland Drive and Route 22. Authorities say the 911 caller also claimed to have been assaulted by several individuals, at which time the shots reportedly rang out.

ALTOONA, Pa. -- Altoona native Lou Schmitt claimed the Republican nod for the 79th District seat Tuesday night. Schmitt defeated Altoona School Board member Sharon Bream by a 67-33 margin. Schmitt campaigned on pro-life, pro-Second Amendment platform with a message of adding jobs to Blair County. Schmitt will likely take the seat held by state Rep. John McGinnis for the last six years, as no Democrat entered the race. When McGinnis first took office in 2012, he said he would only hold office for three terms.

Crews from multiple counties dispatched to fire at Bedford Valley PetroleumWed, 05 Jun 2024 11:47:49 GMT (1717588069170) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGiboprEtHnRnqqpp56ZerW7jKucqaeiqbKlecWiqZ5lkal6o7HDn6arnF2rrq24xLJkqZ2kp7ytsdSmZHJpYWLAosXS

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Ellen Harding Casey, former First Lady of Pennsylvania, died this morning, according to the Casey family. RELATED: Funeral arrangements for Ellen Harding Casey announced The Casey family announced that she passed away peacefully this morning at Regional Hospital in Scranton following a brief illness. She was 91. She was the widow of former Governor Robert Casey Sr., who passed away in 2000. "We are mourning the loss of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,"

ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A former Alabama dentist was sentenced to serve 180 years in prison for rape, sodomy and sexual abuse inflicted on former employees and patients from his dental office. Deputy District Attorney of Etowah County Carol Griffith said 44-year-old Joseph Clarence Cox was found guilty by a jury in January. Griffith said Cox was arrested in April 2021, following an extensive investigation by Gadsden Police Department. At trial, evidence showed that there was a large employee turnover within his office between June 2020 and April 2021, due to Cox’s inappropriate sexual contact with employees.

RUSHVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — A parent who lost two of her children in a deadly Illinois crash is suing the school district. Sarah Miller is the mother of Maria and Andrew Miller, two preschoolers who lost their lives following the crash. According to court documents, she’s suing the Schuyler Industry Community School District. In March, Schuyler County bus driver Angela Spiker picked up three children on the way to afternoon preschool instruction.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in York County that left one dead and three others injured Saturday morning. According to a press release, state police were notified of a multi-vehicle crash on I-83 at Exit 40A in Fairview Township just before 1:30 a.m. State police said that, when responders arrived on scene, a 21-year-old female driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The press release states that three other people involved in the crash were transported to Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center to be evaluated for their injuries.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with an airport parking garage shooting that killed a Philadelphia police officer and wounded another, authorities announced Wednesday. Alexander Batista-Polanco, 21, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Hendrick Peña-Fernandez, 21, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, were arrested on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, First Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said at a news conference. Police on Monday had said at least two other suspects were being sought as they announced the arrest of Yobranny Martinez Fernandez, 18, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — The Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum will soon be hosting its annual "Haunted Rails and Tales" event. The first event will be held Saturday evening, and then again on the evenings of the 15th and 22nd. Each evening will have two tour times: 6 p.m. and then again at 7:30 p.m. Organizers will be employing local actors to portray the unfortunate fates that befell real people from Altoona during the height of its railroad operations.

Goodyear unveils life-sized tire art of PSU, Memphis mascots for Cotton Bowl game Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:27:51 GMT (1717579671982) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGifn6SxurHAq2Supqaatq2%2FjKWgn51dqLKqxsSdZK2hopp6or7TZqafZaCowm65xKanoaGjYrqiv8Koq6xllqS%2Fbq%2FOrauopl2XvLi4jKCYpp0%3D

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar says two individuals were taken into custody on Thursday following a "large drug bust" on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Authorities say police conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima that was traveling westbound through Jefferson Township. Police say troopers "observed evidence of criminal activity" and conducted a search of the vehicle. Investigators say the search led to the seizure of a backpack containing over 160 bricks of suspected heroin.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — Penn State has announced they will resume in-person classes for part of the fall semester before returning to all distance learning around Thanksgiving. The fall semester will begin Monday, Aug. 24, but campus-based, residential instruction will end Friday, Nov. 20, with the remainder of the semester — including final exams — being delivered remotely and online when classes resume after Thanksgiving break on Nov. 30, according to a release from Penn State.

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It’s been a long time coming, and after a 21-year hiatus in the United States, the Toyota Supra finally back. However, this has been met with mixed reviews from the automotive world. Yay! It’s back. Boo! It looks like a BMW Z4. And, I must admit, I have swung between these two emotions myself. But after a day behind the wheel and some time spent with execs, I have a better understanding of the Toyota/BMW partnership and what it means for the Supra.

JOHNSTOWN - American Eagle Screen Print and Embroidery donated 500 bracelets to the Johnstown Police Department on Monday in hopes of making a better community. Officers were provided with the bracelets to put in their police cruisers and hand out to children, teens and adults within the city. “It takes that barrier down of what a police car does, along with the badge,” said Johnstown police Sgt. Joe Eckenrod. The message on the bracelet: Give, Love and Respect.

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — A shooting range in Johnstown transformed into the North Pole on Saturday afternoon as people took their shot at shooting a polar bear target. The Daisytown Sportsmen Club hosted their 19th annual Polar Bear Shoot. For $1 a shot, people took their chance at hitting a polar bear target the club set up at their gun range. When the polar bear was hit in the right spot, a target exploded.

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TEL AVIV, Israel (TND) — Republican lawmakers are lambasting the Biden administration for announcing plans to send $100 million in aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. President Joe Biden made the announcement while visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday as Israel remains at war with Hamas terrorists. Biden has been a fierce supporter of Israel’s fight, making numerous public statements and tweets condemning Hamas. However, Republicans accused Biden of fueling Hamas through the aid.

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — A former Cambria County commissioner was honored Thursday. William "BJ" Smith was recognized by the other Cambria County commissioners after serving as the commissioner for the last eight years and not earning reelection. Keith Rager now takes Smith's place. Smith says it was a pleasure and honor working for the county and that they got things done by working together. He also says under his leadership, Cambria County has gone from bankruptcy to a $7 million surplus.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A local gym owner recently did something she never expected to when she entered a bodybuilding competition in Ohio. From running a gym for 12 years, to helping clients like the Johnstown Tomahawks reach peak performance, Kelly Morgan knows fitness. But at 52, Morgan took on a challenge she thought she never would before, bodybuilding. "Never, ever, ever did I think like this is something that I would ever even consider doing, between the level of discipline and lack of drinking and all of the above, I thought like, ‘there's just no way, there's no way ever.

Elk County, PA (WJAC) — Officials with the Domtar Corporation in Johnsonburg have confirmed that two people were injured at their mill in Elk County last week. The company says the incident happened Thursday afternoon at their paper mill on Center Street. According to a company statement, two contractor employees were injured while working on a chip conveyor tunnel. Officials say the contractors were taken to the hospital and that an investigation into the incident is underway.

Walgreens announced Wednesday it would be slashing prices on over 1,300 products as part of their "Summer of Savings." The company joined several big-box retailers taking the same initiative to try and boost sales amid increasing inflation. "Walgreens understands our customers are under financial strain and struggle to purchase everyday essentials," said Tracey D. Brown, EVP, President, Walgreens Retail & Chief Customer Officer. "We continue to be committed to our customers by lowering prices on over a thousand additional items, something we’ve been doing since October of 2023.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Xander Schauffele faced yet another major champion down the stretch and this time delivered some magic of his own. He swirled in a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win the PGA Championship for his first major championship in another thriller at Valhalla. The birdie putt denied Bryson DeChambeau — and LIV Golf — a chance at another major title and put Schauffele in the record book with the lowest 72-hole score in major championship history.

University Park, PA (WJAC) — As the Penn State football team prepares for the upcoming Peach Bowl game, 6 News spoke with a well-known figure who has had a front row seat at many of Penn State's bowl games. For decades, nearly every year, Penn State has played in a bowl game and more often than not, that game has been played on or around New Year’s Day. All the history and yet the opportunity to make more history.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires. The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports, would boost the number of air traffic controllers, improve safety standards and make it easier for customers to get refunds after flights are delayed or canceled.

JOHNSTOWN — The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown will induct five new members as part of the 13th Athletics Hall of Fame class on Saturday, April 18 in the Pitt-Johnstown Wellness Center. This year’s class includes: Ron Haden '95 (Men’s Basketball), Mike Mastovich '85 (Meritorious Service), Sally Mosay '89 (Women’s Basketball), Brandon Newill '02 (Wrestling), and Ben Watkins '10 (Baseball). Pitt-Johnstown will also recognize all of the former Hall of Fame inductees and former student-athletes in attendance.

PHILIPSBURG, Pa — The Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District is looking at a change for next school year. Tonight, the school board voted for the schools’ start times to get pushed back. The school district says the need for change comes with the best interest of the students in mind. Board members say research has shown that later start times for students are better because they are able to get an extra 40 minutes of sleep.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown police say they found more drugs in the storage unit of a Ferndale man who was arrested Wednesday after driving under the influence and having 60 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. Police say 27-year-old Andrew Colvin was arrested Wednesday and further investigation led police to a storage unit in Stonycreek Township that was owned by Colvin. Police say during an exterior search performed by K9 officer Thor, the dog indicated there was an odor of narcotics.

DuBois, PA — Due to the pandemic, the WPAL Fitness Center in DuBois postponed their Wicked Warrior event to Labor Day Weekend. Aaron Beatty, Director of the WPAL Fitness Center, said they had over 600 participants in their Wicked Warrior Event last year. This year's event was originally scheduled for the weekend of July 24th but due to the pandemic they postponed it to September 5 & 6. The Wicked Warrior event is a Mud Run/Obstacle Course with a 5k/10k and a giant Slip n Slide.

The Amerisev Flood City Music Festival is back to regular summer programming this year. Last year, due to the pandemic, the event was held in October. The two-day festival is taking place at PNG park and starts tomorrow at two pm. You can purchase tickets in advance online or at the gate. Organizers urge people not to bring any chairs or dogs to the event and to make sure to bring a valid from of I.

Bushkill, Pennsylvania — One Pennsylvania cat may have used up one of its nine lives when it came eye-to-eye with a bear. The wandering bear was no match for the three-year old cat in Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The confrontation was all caught on Ring doorbell camera. While the homeowner says bears are common in the area, meetings like this are not. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfmK62s8etZJyZnZq%2FonnVopuep12XsqK%2BjJyYrWWgmruvv9ilrZqmmZZ6s7XNoGSdp5%2Bnr6a4y2aYp6Gdlrm0ecKopZ%2Bqn6PBosDIqKVmmqWotay1y6U%3D

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JOHNSTOWN - A small portion of Cambria County is without power. Nearly 6,000 customers in Cambria Country were without power in Conemaugh Township, Johnstown, Ferndale, Dale, Lorain, Geistown, Stonycreek Township and Richland Township, among other areas. A spokesman with Penelec said the outage occurred about 1:45 p.m. A tree fell on power lines, causing outages for 5,900 customers. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfpby4sdFmpq6skZyybq3Fn5ycrKNiu6at0aWwZmxgZX1utc1mmpqlkqe2onnCqKynrKk%3D

The 2024 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday night in Detroit with well over 150,000 football fans in attendance. The Pittsburgh Steelers had the 20th overall selection in the first-round of this year's draft, and selected University of Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu. "Excited to have him as a member of this organization," said General Manager Omar Khan. "We spent a great deal of time with him. We met with Troy at the Combine.

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CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Police say a DuBois woman provided methamphetamine to a 12-year-old child. According to the City of DuBois Police Department, 37-year-old Amanda Coder faces charges related to endangering the welfare of children along with corruption of minors. Police say they were called in Sept. for reports of Coder possibly providing or smoking meth with the child at her Quarry Ave. Apartment. They say Children and Youth Services were contacted and found traces of meth in the child’s urine but neither the child, nor Coder disclosed why the drug would have been present.

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Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Movie theaters all across the country, and right here in our area, are getting ready to celebrate National Cinema Day on Saturday September 3rd. Last year, movie theaters celebrated Cinema Week as a way to get people back into the theaters, which featured exclusive content and events. This year, for the first time, theaters are celebrating National Cinema Day. "Cinema day is a new one where they got all of the film companies to agree that we could charge only $3 per ticket on Saturday for all of the new movies,"

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The potential for survivors out there is astronomical. That's what attorneys defending the sexual assault victims of Dr. Johnnie Barto told 6 News in an interview Wednesday morning. The former Johnstown pediatrician -- convicted of molesting children over the course of decades -- has been sentenced to life in prison. The California-based law firm Manly, Stewart & Finaldi is representing over 100 victims of Dr. Barto's sexual assaults.

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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (TND) — A TikTok-famous toddler in North Carolina became an honorary Target team member for a day. Twenty-month-old Azai, who rocketed to fame after his mother Mia started posting videos of him exploring Target aisles offering shoppers a heartfelt "Hi, how you doing?”, was recently promoted to Store Happiness Director at the Huntersville location. He's also referred to as the “internet’s favorite nephew.” Team members rolled out the red carpet for Azai last Friday as he got to hand out Bullseye-themed sweet treats during an employee huddle, make an announcement over a walkie-talkie and double-check inventory in the toy department.

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Christmas season isn't always merry and bright as some people remember loved ones they have lost. The faith-based committee of the Cambria County Drug Coalition will be holding its annual “Blue Christmas” service on Tuesday, at 7 p.m., at the Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship on Elton Road. The service is designed to bring comfort to those who may be dealing with grief, trauma or other hardships.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark walked into her new home arena Thursday night with No. 22 shirts and jerseys peppered from floor to ceiling. She left the building as a first-time WNBA winner. A late-arriving but louder-than-usual crowd roared during her official introduction to Fever fans and again when Clark made her first basket, a layup with 7:00 left in the first quarter. The cheers grew when she completed a three-point play a few minutes later and hit a crescendo when she finally made a long 3-pointer from the edge of the fieldhouse logo late in the third quarter.

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by Mark Scolforo, The Associated Press Tue, February 27th 2018 at 12:03 PMUpdated Tue, February 27th 2018 at 2:58 PM The prison guards' union wants a permanent ban on work boots in prisons following the Feb. 15 beating of Sgt. Mark Baserman at State Correctional Institution at Somerset. He died of his injuries Monday. (WJAC) ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR70q2YrZ1fpb%2Bqv86nZLCnoqB6o7vOrWSsmZyawG60wKWrnpxdlrO1sdFmnq6Zopl6rLXCpJydZZueua2xww%3D%3D

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (WPEC) — A Florida woman who was accused of defrauding people out of millions under the guise of her swimming pool company was found guilty, according to court officials. Indian River County court officials said Chrystal Washburn, the co-owner of Amoré Pools, was found guilty last week on 14 counts. The charges include one count of being guilty of an organized scheme to defraud, fraudulent use of personal identification, money laundering, and omitting or concealing information to avoid workers' compensation premium.

DURHAM, NC (WJAC) -- In the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, a Johnstown native took gold and made history. Richland's Ethan Dabbs now holds the nations best mark in javelin with a distance of 272 ft. The former Ram and now UVA Hoo entered the tournament with the nations second best mark. But now he leaves as the nation's best. Dabbs three-peated for javelin in the ACC Tournament. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miaqKakmru1e8WoqaadomK%2Fqq%2FHpZinnF2nrq5506Gpnp1dpbKiwNJmoKdlkZiwbsDOrqmnmZ2au7U%3D

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Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — As the stalemate over the state budget continues, also still to be decided is the state funding for the upcoming school year for Penn State, Pitt, and two other universities. Last week, Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis, a Pitt graduate, spoke at Penn State. Those two colleges, along with Temple and Lincoln, are known as state-related or non-preferred universities. Their state allocation annually comes through separate legislation that requires two-thirds approval in both the House and Senate, but this year, a group of House Republicans have blocked the non-preferred spending bill.

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PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing wide-receiver Van Jefferson to a one-year deal. Steelers inside reporter Gerry Dulac says the move is for "depth purposes." Jefferson was drafted by the LA Rams in 2020 and was part of their Super Bowl championship team in 2021. He was then traded to the Atlanta Falcons last season. In four NFL seasons, Jefferson has played in 61 total games and has caught 113 passes, for 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Love it or hate it, there's no denying that Valentine's Day is big business. This holds especially true for candy stores. Valentines will spend quite a bit of money to show their love on this special day. According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers will spend more than $20.7 billion for the sake of love each year...and $1.8 billion of that will be spent on candy alone. Gardners Candies Manager Sheri Harrison told 6 News, "

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Wednesday afternoon at Ideal Market, Johnstown native Karen purchased something other than just groceries. "I donated three cases of water for the hurricane folks, because I used to live in Florida, so I know what it's like," she told 6 News. The donations are being taken by volunteers from 3C's Church in Central City, home of the Machine Gun Preacher. The items will soon be delivered to Florida to help the victims devastated by the impacts of Hurricane Ian.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is defending a state illegal immigration ban as the federal government looks to poke holes in the argument. What the Department of Justice is calling unconstitutional, and an interference with immigration and foreign relations, is also a policy the governor strongly supports. But even before the state's immigration law becomes effective on July 1, it could be blocked by the federal government.

PITTSBURGH - Johnstown native LaRod Stephens-Howling joined the University of Pittsburgh’s football staff on Friday as a graduate assistant. Coach Pat Narduzzi said Stephens-Howling will be involved with recruiting and operations. Stephens-Howling, a graduate of Greater Johnstown High School, played for Pitt from 2005-08 and twice was the team’s leading rusher. He was a seventh-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2009 and played four seasons for them as a running back and kick returner.

CENTRE CO., Pa. (WJAC) — A personal story of tragedy and loss turned into a lesson of caution to parents of small children. It was part of a child car seat safety event. A child car seat safety event in Philipsburg served as a bitter reminder that not following the rules of child passenger safety can turn deadly – as told by one mother who lost a child one year ago on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Back by popular demand, Dairy Queen announced its S'mores Blizzard Treat will be April's "Blizzard of the Month." Several other summer favorites are returning to the menu a little early this year, including Oreo and cotton candy. Plus, the ice cream treats available for 85 cents apiece at participating locations. S’more good news for you! The S’MORES BLIZZARD TREAT IS BACK!!!" Dairy Queen noted on social media, adding that more than 20 million comments and direct messages made it happen.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — An Arkansas barista went viral on TikTok. Now, she's searching for the stranger who unexpectedly helped her honor her late mother. Courtney Crawford works the early morning shift at a Starbucks in Little Rock. "She was struggling," Crawford said about a recent customer, "so I thought she's having a rough morning. We've got to make sure this girl is smiling by end of the interaction."On April 25, her naturally peppy personality helped cheer up that customer who was trying to shake off the cobwebs at 5 a.

A former Somerset County 911 coordinator, who is accused of multiple child sex crimes, will answer for his charges in county court. Acting Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar announced Wednesday that all 35 charges against 30-year-old Bradley Lavan have been bound over for court. Lavan appeared Wednesday before District Judge Kenneth Johnson in Somerset for his preliminary hearing. “Today I am so very proud of these families, and especially the victim children, for having the courage to stand up and bravely testify.

PLUM, Pa. (AP) — Investigators said Friday the location of an explosion that killed six people and destroyed three houses near Pittsburgh last month was inside one of the homes, ruling out an outside cause. The Allegheny County fire marshal's office said all potential outside factors were eliminated, including wells, pipelines and other utilities, pinpointing the source as a home on Rustic Ridge Drive in Plum Borough. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, the office said, and there is no time frame for when the probe will be completed.

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Acting Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar announced charges against a Meyersdale woman following a drug investigation in Somerset County. Authorities say Kelsi Sturtz is being housed at the Somerset County Prison on contraband and drug possession related charges. Police say during the course of the investigation, authorities seized over 150 bags of suspected heroin, numerous prescriptions and a large amount of cash. Authorities say three other individuals, who have not yet been identified, were also taken into custody and jailed for parole violations.

Windber, Pa. (WJAC) — This year has taken a toll on everyone and has led people to struggle financially. The Windber Fire Department and Memorial Highway Chevrolet are teaming up for aFood Drive to help those who need it most. Organizers are asking you to bring non-perishable food items to fill up the back of a Red Silverado truck parked at the Windber Fire Department. Friday, November 20th is the last day you can drop off food donations.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A Centre County food processing plant has been "heavily fined" by the federal Department of Labor. The Hanover Foods Corporation has a processing plant in Centre Hall and last year, the labor department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation there and has now cited the company with 70 violations. OSHA claims the plant was in violation of dozens of safety and health hazard regulations.

Punxsutawney, PA (WJAC) — As thousands gathered at Gobbler's Knob Friday morning, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow to perform his annual Groundhog Day duties where he predicted an early spring. Members of Punxsutawney Phil's “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he had seen his shadow or not, a message they say Phil communicated in “Groundhogese.” According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — As part of a new five-year contract between the city and Sargent's Group, the Point Stadium will soon have a new alliterative name: "Sargent's Stadium at the Point." City Council has been looking for a company to buy naming rights for the stadium since at least last year, when it began seeking proposals from local companies. This one will see Sargent's paying $15,000 a year for five years for the rights.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — More details have been released regarding a State College officer-involved shooting that left one man dead. According to a police search warrant obtained by 6 News, on Tuesday, a father who lives out of town was worried about his son, 29-year-old Osaze Osagie, who he told police had been acting erratically for a couple of weeks and could possibly be off his medication. The father showed police text messages that showed Osagie made threats to himself and others, the warrant says.

HELENA, Mont. (TND) — Republican Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte told The National Desk (TND) Monday state officials acted within their legal limitations by removing a child from parents who objected to their transitioning gender identity. Montana Child and Family Services (CFS) officials took custody of the 14-year-old from parents Krista and Todd Kolstad this month, according to Reduxx. The teenager is reportedly a biological female and recently began to express suicidal thoughts.

Clearfield, PA — Under the new guidance, the state is recommending that elementary schools in the substantial level of transmission allow their students to return for hybrid or blended instruction starting on Jan 25th. But according to Dr. Thomas Lesniewski, Superintendent of the Punxsutawney Area School District, this new guidance does not impact them. “It has no effect on our school district whatsoever, we’ve been face to face K-12 following all of the Department of Health and CDC guidelines,"

Johnstown, PA — Officials within the Westmont Borough held a Public Hearing and Meeting where they discussed the Boroughs Zoning Ordinances. This comes months after Westmont residents got the A.C.L.U involved when they began receiving violations for going against the Borough's Sign Ordinance. Channel 6 spoke to a Staff Attorney for the Pennsylvania A.C.L.U who says it’s a good thing Westmont Borough is looking to alter their sign ordinance. Over the summer of 2022, the Pennsylvania A.

CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WJAC) — Clearfield could be the next county in Pennsylvania to establish a drug court. Although, there's some disagreement over how it would operate. 6 News spoke with some of the county commissioners and the district attorney about the plan. Two of the Clearfield County Commissioners told 6 News on Wednesday that the idea was prompted by the recent settlement of a 2018 suit against big pharmaceutical companies, which Clearfield and other counties will receive funds from.

BOALSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A new, 12,000-square-foot rock-climbing gym opened in Centre County Saturday. Or rather, it had its grand opening. The gym Climb Nittany in Boalsburg has actually been open for two years, opening its doors originally in October 2020. Due to the pandemic limiting the amount of people indoors, they decided to wait till now to cut the ribbon. General manager Michael Molony told 6 News it was "

Today Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, announced it will celebrate National Coffee Day on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 by offering one free coffee for My Sheetz Rewardz members. This promotion is valid for any size self-serve coffee at all of Sheetz’s 633 locations and no purchase is necessary to participate. Sheetz Bros. coffee features four signature blends with a light to dark progression, freshly ground in every store.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One Johnstown borough is without power due to a fallen tree and downed wires. Authorities say a tree fell on wires near Gilbert Street and Wall Street in Brownstown Friday morning. The downed wires caused power outages in the area. The roadways are being closed until crews can remove the tree and Penelec can restore power. According to the Penelec outage map, between 100-500 customers are affected by the outage.

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — According to a release from the Department of Justice, two Western Pennsylvania men have been arrested and charged for partaking in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Authorities say Jordan Mink, of Oakdale, and Matthew Perna, of Sharon, face charges related to criminal acts at the Capitol earlier this month. Investigators say Perna faces charges of unlawful entry on a restricted building, unlawful injury to property, violent entry, destruction of government property, theft of government property and aiding and abetting, while Mink faces charges of knowingly entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct.

CURWENSVILLE - A Clearfield County winery that's teamed up with a retail giant will soon be making its way to Cambria County. Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery will be opening a store inside Wal-Mart in Johnstown, Richland Township. Owner Kenn Starr said he learned the art of making wine by his father's side in 1952. Over the past three years, his small winery nestled in the town of Curwensville on Bailey Road has been expanding into the large retailer.

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — A local rifle team reached an impressive milestone on Wednesday, recording its 100th straight win. In the past seven years, Everett high school's rifle team hasn't dropped a single match and on Wednesday, their hard work was witnessed by dozens in attendance. "This is way bigger than just one coach or one or two really good athletes coming through the school,” said coach Coltin Rice.

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EAST TAYLOR, Pa. (WJAC) — Update #2: Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said one person died following Friday morning's crash on William Penn Avenue in East Taylor Township, Cambria County. Lees said a woman in her 80's was driving northbound on Route 271 when she collided head-on with another vehicle just after 11:30 a.m. He said the victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of family. Lees said she was taken to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 1:00 p.

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded away another fan favorite, sending pitcher Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees in exchange for four prospects. Taillon will be reunited with former teammate Gerrit Cole. In return for Taillon, the Pirates will receive four players, including three of the Yankees' Top-20 prospects. Taillon was the Bucs Opening Day starter in 2019 but his season was cut short with an injury, which resulted in him having a second Tommy John surgery.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign veteran defensive-back Desmond King. King was cut by the Houston Texans on Monday and will provide the Steelers with some additional cornerback depth. King was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In 95 career games, King has recorded 9 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles and 7 fumble recoveries, with three total defensive touchdowns.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Parents trust daycare workers to protect and care for their kids after they’re dropped off for the day. But one Lowcountry mother says her child’s teacher hurt some of the kids. "We trusted these people to keep our son safe, and they failed to do that," Jasmine Cook, the mother of Devari Mazyck, said. Cook says she started dropping off her 3-year-old son Devari Mazyck at St.