Pregnant woman charged with murdering bruised 3-year-old son found 'cold to the touch'

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  628 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

TACOMA, Wash. (TND) — A pregnant woman has been charged with murder after her 3-year-old son was found dead and “cold to the touch” inside an apartment, Sunday evening, and the details are chilling. Ivey Lewis, 25, pleaded not guilty to a count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder. Police in Tacoma, Wash., said officers went to the apartment after getting a report of an unresponsive child from a friend of the mother who went there to “hang out” after the Super Bowl. [Read More]

Bill Mazeroskis uniform, bat to be displayed at Western PA Sports Museum

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  179 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH – Pirates fans will soon be able to relive one of the greatest moment in the franchise’s history thanks to a donation to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Businessman Thomas Tull, a member of the Steelers’ ownership group, and his wife Alba donated Bill Mazeroski’s uniform and bat from Game 7 of the 1960 World Series to the museum. Mazeroski hit the winning home run in the bottom of the ninth of Game 7 against the New York Yankees to give the Pirates their third World Series title in franchise history. [Read More]

Blair Co. man facing gun, drug charges after found passed out at local Sheetz

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  234 words  |  Delta Gatti

BLAIR CO, Pa (WJAC) — A Tyrone man is facing a slew of charges related to gun and drug possession after police say they found him passed out in a vehicle at the Sheetz along Pleasant Valley Boulevard. Logan Township Police say officers were dispatched to the Sheetz location around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of a man passed out in a van near the air pump station. The release states that officers approached the vehicle and found the driver, identified as 42-year-old Justin LeFevre, asleep at the wheel. [Read More]

Cambria Co. man accused of raping sleeping teen in 2004

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  151 words  |  Christie Applegate

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Police in Jackson Township have charged a Cambria County man accused of raping a teenage girl in 2004, according to a criminal complaint. Authorities say David Dernar, now age 52, faces charges of forcible rape, involuntary deviant sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault and sexual assault, according to online court documents. Police say in April of 2004, Dernar, who was 34 at the time, allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old girl at a home along Trout Street in Jackson Township. [Read More]

Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  950 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

NEW YORK (AP) — — Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie," has died. He was 92. Coleman died Thursday, his daughter, Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter. No other details were immediately available. "The great Dabney Coleman literally created, or defined, really — in a uniquely singular way — an archetype as a character actor. [Read More]

Railroad offers rides aboard historic steam locomotive

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  268 words  |  Christie Applegate

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) -- The Everett Railroad is giving passengers a chance to punch their ticket to the past, offering rides on one of their steam locomotives this weekend. On Saturday, passengers will climb aboard a restored 1920s steam engine at the Hollidaysburg Depot Station and embark on a three-hour journey. The American Locomotive Company model 260 No. 11 will carry 240 passengers in five cars as part of Steam into the Cove. [Read More]

Thunder in the Valley 2022 Schedule

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  384 words  |  Christie Applegate

Thunder in the Valley 2022CAMBRIA COUN TY, Pa. (WJAC) — The annual motorcycle rally 'Thunder in the Valley' is just about here for Johnstown. While many locals are preparing their eardrums for the rumbling of engines this weekend, others are traveling across the region to experience the "vendors, live musical entertainment, and displays from motorcycle manufacturers." These will be located in various downtown areas, including Central Park, Suppes Ford Biker Mall, Johns Street, and Peoples Natural Gas Park. [Read More]

A new airline catering to canine passengers hits the runway

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  482 words  |  Christie Applegate

UNDATED (WKRC) - No more cages in the luggage compartment or smuggling shih-tzus through the metal detectors, now you and your dog can awkwardly share tangled earbuds while watching a mediocre movie and argue over who gets the armrest. Bark, the company behind the online storefront of the same name which specializes in dog products (toys, food, treats, etc.), announced they will be opening an airline that will provide you and, more specifically, your dog with an exclusive and pampered experience. [Read More]

Biden's 200th federal judge confirmed, outpacing Trump at this point in presidency

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1059 words  |  Delta Gatti

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden's tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark in his term, though Trump still holds the edge when it comes to the most impactful confirmations — those to the Supreme Court and the country's 13 appellate courts. The march to 200 culminated with the confirmation of Angela Martinez as a district court judge in Arizona. [Read More]

Northern Cambria Colts

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  132 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Friday, 8/26/2016 at 7:00pm Penns Manor (Clymer, PA) Location: Northern Cambria High School Friday, 9/2/2016 at 7:00pm @ United (Armagh, PA) Location: United High School Friday, 9/9/2016 at 7:00pm Ligonier Valley (Ligonier, PA) Location: Northern Cambria High School Friday, 9/16/2016 at 7:00pm @ Homer-Center (Homer City, PA) Location: Homer-Center High School Friday 9/23/2016 at 7:00pm Blairsville (Blairsville, PA) Location: Northern Cambria High School Friday, 9/30/2016 at 7:00pm @ Purchase Line (Commodore, PA) [Read More]