Huntingdon County business struck by fire set to reopen Saturday

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  142 words  |  Brenda Moya

TYRONE, Pa. -- A Huntingdon County business that fell victim to a fire earlier this week is set to reopen Saturday. According to a post by Martin's Garden Center, it is planning to reopen for business Saturday morning. "We are super excited about the progress today! We are planning to be open for business tomorrow morning thanks to all the helping hands! We are beyond blessed by your kindness!" read the post. [Read More]

Punxsutawney School Board approves amended charges against co-principal

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  312 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Jefferson Co., PA (WJAC) — The Punxsutawney Area School District school board met Tuesday evening for a special meeting in regards to the charges against High School co-principal Paul Hetrick. The School board voted to approve an amendment to the statement of charges. The amendment includes new allegations that were brought up during the district’s investigation which claim that Hetrick sexually harassed an employee on multiple occasions and violated the conditions of his administrative leave. [Read More]

Winning Powerball ticket worth over $750 million sold in Washington state

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  57 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

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FILE - Steve Morton shows his scan card for his personal selection numbers for a ticket for a Monday Powerball drawing on Nov. 7, 2022, at a convenience store in Renfrew, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

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York Co. kidnapping suspect in custody in Philadelphia

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  117 words  |  Delta Gatti

York County, PA — The Springettsbury Township Police Department says it was notified that Maria McKenzie was apprehended by the Philadelphia Police Department. According to police, she was taken into custody just after 5 on Friday evening. 27-year-old Maria McKenzie allegedly hopped in a running car and took off with two-year-old Mya Campbell in the back on Sunday, June 11 . The 2-year-old was found safe a few hours later in Philadelphia, along with the car. [Read More]

Annual Ebensburg Homecoming event taking place this weekend, with some changes

 Posted on May 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  174 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

EBENSBURG, Pa (WJAC) — While most summer events were canceled, one event in Cambria County is still set to happen this weekend. Ebensburg Homecoming is set to take place this weekend and started Friday night with a concert, but it will look different than years past. Organizers say they have canceled certain activities like the downtown shutdown, which they believe would be too large of crowds and not enough space to social distance. [Read More]

CDC report highlights trauma first responders face, great need for mental health programs

 Posted on May 24, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  594 words  |  Brenda Moya

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, a CDC agency that conducts research and provides training, data and publication, said first responders are at a high risk of occupational exposure to traumatic events and stress. Included in the technical list by the CDC were firefighters (structural and wildland), law enforcement officers, EMS clinicians and corrections personnel. [Read More]

Republicans sweep major Virginia races

 Posted on May 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  26 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Republicans sweep major Virginia races

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:05:16 GMT (1717585516870)

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Two Pittsburgh area high school seniors killed in late night shooting

 Posted on May 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  111 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Braddock, Pennsylvania — Police say two high school students are dead, and a third juvenile is in critical condition after a shooting Sunday night near Pittsburgh. Allegheny County police say multiple gunshots were heard around 11 p.m. Sunday. The Allegheny County Housing Authority officer reportedly found two male victims, dead, and says that they had been shot several times. A third male -- also a juvenile -- was found inside the residence with gunshot wounds to his chest and buttocks and was taken to a nearby hospital in critical but stable condition. [Read More]

Woman enters plea agreement in Clearfield County homicide

 Posted on May 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Christie Applegate

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Coroner IDs victim of fatal electrocution in Gregg Township

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  186 words  |  Christie Applegate

UPDATE |Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — The Centre County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was fatally electrocuted Wednesday afternoon in Gregg Township. Authorities say 19-year-old Alexander Fries, of Weedville, was working on a bucket truck along Tressler Lane when his bucket reportedly came in contact with live electrical wires. Investigators say Fries was pronounced dead at the scene by the deputy coroner. According to an autopsy, the coroner's office says Fries died as a result of being electrocuted and his death was ruled as accidental. [Read More]