World's longest serving flight attendant dies at age 88
Posted on May 17, 2024
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WASHINGTON (WJLA) — Bette Nash flew for almost 67 years, joining Eastern Airlines back in 1957, when flights cost $12 and required no reservations.
Her role at Eastern eventually brought her to American Airlines after American acquired some of Eastern's assets in 1990.
Nash, who lived in Manassas, Virginia, and was based at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, was a mainstay for decades on flights from DCA to Boston and New York, routes she chose to be able to be home every night in order to take care of her son who has Down syndrome.
[Read More]Greensburg man dies following apartment fire in Westmoreland Co.
Posted on May 16, 2024
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WESTMORELAND CO, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Greensburg say a 66-year-old man has died following an apartment fire in Hempfield Township last Sunday, according to a news release.
Troopers say the fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Humphrey Apartments, located at 512 Humphrey Road, in Westmoreland County.
The state police fire marshal determined that the fire originated in the victim's first-floor apartment, but the cause of the fire is still unknown, the release adds.
[Read More]Keno debuts Tuesday in Pennsylvania
Posted on May 16, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa. - Keno will be available for Pennsylvania residents starting Tuesday at lottery retailers. Keno play starts at $1 and players can choose up to 10 number from 1 to 80. A computer then randomly draws 20 numbers and players can win more if they play numbers.
“Pennsylvania Lottery Keno players are going to love this exciting, new way to play and win,” said lottery executive director Drew Svitko. “Although you can play Keno at any lottery retailer, it’s the first game we’ve specifically marketed to businesses where adults gather to have fun -- such as bars and restaurants.
[Read More]Making a Difference: The Jared Box Project
Posted on May 16, 2024
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- When a child falls ill and they're in the hospital, for parents or family members it can be incredibly difficult to boost their spirits and get them to focus on something else besides the pain. In this week's Making a Difference, Lindsay Ward discovered a group that is taking something as simple as a box and bring smiles to those who need it most.
The concept is fairly simple.
[Read More]Man gave homeless woman $20 to watch granddaughter while he went to bar
Posted on May 16, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KMPH) — A man was arrested on Monday after deputies said he paid a homeless woman $20 to take his 7-year-old granddaughter to a nearby thrift store so he could go to a bar in Sacramento.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 7:45 p.m. with the caller reporting a man, later identified as 54-year-old Jason Warren, was asking for help because his granddaughter had been kidnapped for human trafficking.
[Read More]The Jonas Brothers seeing if Happiness Begins in Happy Valley
Posted on May 16, 2024
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The Jonas Brothers are making their rounds through our region this week, performing in Hershey on Saturday, Pittsburgh on Tuesday, followed by a concert in State College on Wednesday. However, the brothers are making headlines across the country for a different reason.
While there have been Jonas sightings in the past, like celebrating 21st birthdays at Champs, showing support for the Nittany Lions at the Rose Bowl, or Joe Jonas performing at THON in 2017, there has never been quite so many consecutive public stops to Happy Valley as there have been this year.
[Read More]Woman threatened local magistrate hundreds of times, police say
Posted on May 16, 2024
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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a Colorado woman is behind bars after she reportedly threatened a local magistrate, as well as her former employer, hundreds of times over a period of several weeks.
Jackson Township police say the investigation began in mid-March after they learned that a woman, later identified as 46-year-old Sarah Byrne, had been repeatedly harassing staff members at the office of Magisterial District Judge Mary Ann Zanghi.
[Read More]Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid package
Posted on May 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said it was "stunning" that Congress has not yet approved tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance for Ukraine, as his administration warned of dire consequences for Kyiv — and a "gift" to Russia's Vladimir Putin — if lawmakers don't act.
Speaking at the White House, Biden said Republicans who are insisting on border policy changes as a condition for voting for the aid "
[Read More]Philipsburg man arrested, charged for assaulting, threatening woman
Posted on May 15, 2024
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CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — A Philipsburg man was arrested and charged earlier this week for assaulting and threatening a woman, according to Rockview State Police.
State police say officers were dispatched to a residence along the 400 block of Twin Oak Street in Rush Township on March 31, around 11:30 p.m., after receiving reports of a domestic violence incident.
Corey Wolford, 49, is accused of threatening to shoot a woman, according to state police.
[Read More]Road closed after fuel spills onto street, into river
Posted on May 15, 2024
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DAVIDSVILLE — Up to 100 gallons of fuel spilled on South Main Street, as well as into the nearby Stonycreek River, Saturday night, according to emergency officials.
Jerome Fire Chief Tom Hughes told 6 News that the spill would not affect drinking water, but that they were taking steps to block the fuel from spreading downriver.
The fuel spill happened after a tanker truck driver tried to fill up the wrong gas tank at Davidsville Fuel, a BP gas station, during a delivery, causing it to overflow and spray fuel into the parking lot.
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