Woman threatened local magistrate hundreds of times, police say

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

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]

Bicyclist killed after being struck by pickup truck in Indiana County

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  107 words  |  Christie Applegate

Indiana County, PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Indiana County say a bicyclist was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by a pickup truck along Old Route 119 in White Township. County coroner Jerry Overman identified the victim as Noah Chappell, of Indiana. Officials say Chappell was reportedly traveling southbound, near 550 Old Route 119, when he was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck. Investigators say Chappell was pronounced dead at the scene, just before 5 a. [Read More]

Body of missing woman found in the jaws of an alligator

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Christie Applegate

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DuBois gym hosts lifting tournament; raises money for youth programs

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  463 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

DUBOIS, Pa. (WJAC) — The Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League (WPAL) in DuBois held its annual Winter Warrior Showdown weightlifting competition Saturday. The proceeds from the competition go toward the WPAL's youth programs. "People like tend to think that like weight-lifting's kind of get hard into, but it's really easy," lifter Nathan Shaffer, 18, told 6 News. "You just go to a gym, you'll see if there's a competition or something, and then you lift up the big, heavy circles. [Read More]

Norovirus outbreaks increasingly seen in Northeast, Cambria County nurse warns

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  269 words  |  Brenda Moya

The Norovirus is on the rise across parts of the Northeast – including right here in our area. That’s according to the CDC and a Cambria County nurse practitioner. Channel 6 spoke with this nurse who says this rise of the norovirus isn't uncommon as medical professionals – like herself - see a rise in this virus during early fall and early spring. “The Norovirus is on the rise, especially in the northeast," [Read More]

Reynoldsville man killed after running intersection, colliding with tractor-trailer in Bradford Town

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  129 words  |  Brenda Moya

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Clearfield County say a 19-year-old Reynoldsville man was killed earlier this week in a fiery, two-vehicle crash in Bradford Township. Investigators say Derraick Burkett was reportedly traveling southbound on Shiloh Road, near the intersection of Route 322, when he failed to stop at the flashing red signal and collided with a tractor-trailer. Police say Burkett's vehicle struck the guardrail, multiple times, before catching fire. [Read More]

TV actor Cody Longo found dead at 34

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  133 words  |  Delta Gatti

AUSTIN, Texas (TND) — An actor known for his roles in several popular television series has died. A representative said Cody Longo was found dead at a home in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. People reports authorities found him in bed after his wife Stephanie couldn't reach him. Longo was 34 years old. He appeared in various shows including Hollywood Heights, Make It or Break It, and Nashville. He also played Nicholas Alamain on Days of Our Lives back in 2011. [Read More]

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

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Father named as the shooter in murder-suicide of Pa. family

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  131 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

LEESPORT, Pa. (AP) -- Authorities have named a Pennsylvania man as the shooter in a murder-suicide that left his family dead earlier this month. The Berks County district attorney said Monday that 40-year-old Mark Short Sr. shot and killed his 33-year-old wife, Megan, and the couple's three children before turning the weapon on himself. The children -- 8-year-old Lianna, 5-year-old Mark Jr. and 2-year-old Willow -- were found dead alongside their parents Aug. [Read More]

Johnstown Southern Huntingdon Rockets | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  272 words  |  Delta Gatti

Johnstown Southern Huntingdon Rockets | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 07:50:06 GMT (1717573806789) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 SOUTHERN HUNTINGDON ROCKETS hace 3 años H.S. Roundup 3-3: District 6 basketball playoffs heat upJOHNSTOWN -- Wednesday's local coverage featured eight playoff basketball games worth of highlights as the District 6 playoffs continue on in both boys and girls action. In boys' match-ups, Portage held off Bishop McCort, United defended home court against West. [Read More]