At least 22 dead after fire breaks out at amusement park in India: Authorities

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  246 words  |  Brenda Moya

NEW DELHI (AP) — A massive fire broke out Saturday in an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 22 people, including several children, police said. The fire erupted at the park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat state. Police Commissioner Raju Bhargava said the blaze was under control and a rescue operation was underway. Police officer Vinayak Patel confirmed the death of 22 people in the fire incident. [Read More]

Community Arts Center of Cambria County opens 52nd annual Holly Bazaar

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  30 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Community Arts Center of Cambria County opens 52nd annual Holly Bazaar

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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  367 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the number who drink that often, a shift some 40 years in the making as recreational pot use became more mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states. In 2022, an estimated 17.7 million people reported using marijuana daily or near-daily compared to 14.7 million daily or near-daily drinkers, according an analysis of national survey data. [Read More]

Drug Take back day taking place in Cambria County Wednesday

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  159 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

The Cambria County Drug Coalition is holding a drug take back day Wednesday. The day is an opportunity for people to dispose of any unused or expired prescriptions & over the counter medications you don't need anymore. Items accepted include: prescription medications, over-the-counter solid medications, tablets & capsules, liquid medications, inhalers, creams, ointments, nasal sprays & pet medications. Intravenous solutions, injectables & needles will not be accepted. Here are the drop off locations: [Read More]

High School Football Pick 6

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  85 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — High school football season is now in its ninth week of game play in our area. That means plenty more of Pick 6, where Ryan Stanko and Carley Ford of the 6 Sports team, break down some of the best football match-ups and pick winners. This segment will run all year long during the 6 o'clock news, Thursdays on WJAC. Check out the video above to see if your team is picked to be a winner in week number 9. [Read More]

Former PSU football coach Joe Paterno recognized as part of team's new 'Wall of Honor'

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  85 words  |  Christie Applegate

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Recognition of former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno has returned at Beaver Stadium. A Paterno plaque is now part of a display on the stadium's “Wall of Honor,” which highlights the history of the head football coaches for the Nittany Lions. In July of 2012, in the wake of the Sandusky scandal and Paterno being fired by Penn State, his statue, a popular fixture at the stadium, was taken down. [Read More]

Friday Football Final Scores and Highlights 11/04/22

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  210 words  |  Brenda Moya

Bedford 12 at Berlin 27 (District 5 Class 2A) Bellwood-Antis 19 at Bald Eagle Area 45 (District 6 Class 2A) Brookville 31 at Karns City 7 (District 9 Class 2A --- played at Clarion University) Central 35 at Tyrone 14 (District 6 Class 3A) Chestnut Ridge 15 at Westinghouse 48 (District 5 Class 2A) Conemaugh Township 0 at Windber 66 (District 5 Class 1A) Coudersport 6 at Brockway 62 (District 9 Class 1A) [Read More]

House fire in Burnside Township

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  95 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

BURNSIDE - Crews were on scene battling a house fire in Clearfield County. We’re told the fire began around 10:30 PM Wednesday at a home at the intersection of Main Street and East 2nd Street in Burnside Township. Fire officials say the two people inside the home at the time of the fire were able to get out safely, but one suffered burns. No word on severity of the burns or that person's condition. [Read More]

Justice served or 'kangaroo court'? Legal fallout of Donald Trump's felony conviction

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  441 words  |  Christie Applegate

WASHINGTON (TND) — Reaction to Donald Trump’s felony conviction in Manhattan on Thursday continues to pour in, highlighting deep divisions among Americans. Some view the verdict as justice served. For others, it's proof of a "kangaroo court." "I feel it’s such vindication of the rule of law," Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., told MSNBC. "There’s a lot that’s happened over the past year that I think Americans should look really hard at," [Read More]

Suspect in 9-year-old's disappearance charged with first-degree kidnapping

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Delta Gatti

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