Woman charged in fatal overdose of Stonycreek Township man

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  110 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Police say a New Florence woman is facing charges in Cambria County for the overdose death of a man in December. Police say on December 15th, 52-year-old Kevin Cooper died of a drug overdose in the basement of his Stonycreek Township home. Police say 39-year-old Tabatha Boring is alleged to have supplied Cooper with the drugs, which he believed was cocaine. Toxicology reports indicate that drugs were actually fentanyl and xylazine. [Read More]

Altoona man confessed to fatally stabbing mother after leap from parking garage: Police

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  487 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE #4: Police say an Altoona man fatally stabbed his mother in the neck during an argument. Altoona police provided new details Thursday surrounding the murder of 61-year-old Maureen Mazenko. Police say they were called to the 200 block of E. Maple Avenue where they found Mazenko dead in the living room of the residence. Police say Joshua Leyo lived there with his mother. They say they learned Leyo was seen at the UPMC Altoona Hospital Emergency Room Tuesday morning and was treated for a hand laceration. [Read More]

Community in mourning after boy, 9, found dead in New Kensington

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  303 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — One western Pennsylvania community is devastated after a 9-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday. On Thursday night, hundreds in the East Ken Manor community came together to remember their late neighbor, 9-year-old Azuree Charles. “He was honestly a super nice person, and I can’t believe someone would do that to him,” one of his friends said. The news also hit Azuree's 3rd grade teacher especially hard. “He was the most innocent, sweet, kind and carrying child that I have ever met. [Read More]

Get your popcorn, 'The Fall Guy' is reckless, bombastic fun

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  476 words  |  Brenda Moya

The Fall Guy 3.5 out of 5 Stars Director: David Leitch Writers: Drew Pearce, Glen A. Larson Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson Genre: Action, Comedy Rated: PG-13 for action and violence, drug content and some strong language Synopsis: He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. [Read More]

Homicide investigation launched after 6 bodies found in Mojave Desert

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  281 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

EL MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Deputies found the bodies of six people at a remote dirt crossroads in the Mojave Desert, a scene described as so grisly that Southern California TV stations blurred some of the images captured by their helicopters overhead. San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responding to a request for a wellness check reached the area off Highway 395 outside the community of El Mirage around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday and found five of the bodies. [Read More]

Sheetz aims for Ebensburg liquor license, worrying business owners

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  309 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

EBENSBURG -- After canceling a public hearing on its attempts to get a liquor license here, Sheetz is causing local beer sellers to worry that they might soon see a dip in sales. Sheetz, which recently acquired a liquor license in Carrolltown, said Tuesday it is looking to start selling beer and wine at any of its stores that it can. For local business owners who have to compete with Sheetz, though, that could spell disaster. [Read More]

Three-day sales draw out-of-towners to Clearfield

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  287 words  |  Brenda Moya

CLEARFIELD, Pa. — Three Clearfield County sporting goods stores are hosting a three-day sale that draws people from out of town. Grice Gun Shop, Jim's Sports Center and Bob's Army and Navy are having sales from Friday to Sunday. "It's a big boost economically," said Director of Visit Clearfield County Josiah Jones. "All year round we have visitors come because of those three businesses and this week alone will probably be the busiest weekend you’ll see in Clearfield, especially downtown Clearfield, because of their three-day sales. [Read More]

Friday Football Final Scores and Highlights 10/21/22

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  237 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Altoona 14 at Carlise 24 Bellefonte 0 at Danville 65 Bellwood-Antis 41 at West Branch 35 Bishop Guilfoyle 56 at Bishop McCort-Carroll 3 Brockway 28 at Redbank Valley 34 Bucktail 6 at Coudersport 55 Central Clarion 48 at St. Marys 27 Central Mountain 6 at Clearfield 21 Cumberland Valley 31 at State College 48 Curwensville 34 at Mount Union 43 DuBois 42 at Moniteau 0 Glendale 27 at Claysburg-Kimmel 12 [Read More]

Jail where murderer Danilo Cavalcante escaped plans to wall off yard and make other upgrades

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  437 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

The Pennsylvania jail from which convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante brazenly escaped, eluding searchers for two weeks, plans to enclose its exercise yards with walls and a roof and make inmates wear brighter uniforms, along with other security improvements. The Chester County jail board unanimously approved plans Wednesday to fully enclose the exercise yards at the facility in Pocopson, southwest of Philadelphia. The project is expected to cost $2.5 million to $3. [Read More]

Parents of Idaho University murder suspect subpoenaed to testify in PA

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  107 words  |  Delta Gatti

Monroe County, PA — The parents of the man charged in the murder of four university of Idaho students have been subpoenaed. A source familiar with the situation says Bryan Kohberger's parents were asked to testify before a Monroe County, Pennsylvania investigative grand jury. Kohberger’s father is expected to testify Thursday before the impaneled grand jury in a sealed proceeding in Pennsylvania. The source says his mother has already testified. [Read More]