Philadelphia sheriff accused of trying to double her salary to $285K by using money meant to hire de

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  722 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PHILADELPHIA (TND) — Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal appeared before her city council at a budget hearing last week asking for nearly $2 million for her department, saying it was understaffed and underfunded. But according to The Philadelphia Inquirer, city finance records and an internal memo from the sheriff's office obtained by the publication show that Bilal already took hundreds of thousands in funds meant to hire more uniformed staff and instead used it to raise salaries in her office heavily. [Read More]

Portage man charged for sexually abusing several girls dating back to late 90s

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  126 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

BLAIR CO, Pa (WJAC) — Troopers say a 64-year-old Portage man is facing charges for sexually abusing multiple young girls since the late 1990s, according to a criminal complaint. Investigators say David Dobrowolsky faces multiple counts of indecent assault, corruption of minors and indecent exposure, according to court documents. Hollidaysburg state police say they began investigating Dobrowolsky in March of this year after receiving reports that he had molested two young girls. [Read More]

Steelers release OT Okorafor, punter Harvin

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  85 words  |  Christie Applegate

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers made several key roster moves on Monday. Along with the decision to "mutually part ways" with quarterback Mitch Trubisky, Pittsburgh also announced that offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor and punter Pressley Harvin III have been cut from the team. Harvin was drafted in the 7th round of the 2021 draft, while Okorafor was selected in the third round in 2018. Both players faced heavy criticism during their time on the Steelers for what some considered to be subpar performances. [Read More]

Thomas Automotive high school football team of the week

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  86 words  |  Christie Applegate

DAVIDSVILLE -- The Conemaugh Township Indians found themselves up 13-0 over Blacklick Valley in the fourth quarter of Friday's WestPAC showdown before adversity struck. Blacklick Valley put together back-to-back scoring drives to take a 14-13 lead. The Indians subsequently responded with the game's final 10 points in a 23-14 victory. Jackson Byer hit Tanner Shirley with the game winning touchdown, helping Tony Penna Jr.'s group improve to 2-3 on the year. [Read More]

UPMC Altoona recognized for maternity care

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  189 words  |  Brenda Moya

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Altoona is one of eight UPMC hospitals being recognized as a 2023-24 high performing hospital for maternity care by U.S. News and World Report. This is the highest award a hospital can get, and less than half of the nearly 680 hospitals evaluated received a high performing designation. Across its hospitals with obstetric services, UPMC delivers close to 25,000 babies each year. Officials say staff in the labor and delivery department don’t view the expectant parents as just patients, but as family and friends. [Read More]

'Not what we owe our audience'

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  33 words  |  Delta Gatti

NPR refuses to air Trump's speech from Mar-a-Lago live: 'Not what we owe our audience'

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2019 Honda Pilot, Ridgeline recalled over airbag issue

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  26 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

2019 Honda Pilot, Ridgeline recalled over airbag issue

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:06:16 GMT (1717589176147)

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Downtown Bedford Inc. hosting online auction of unique Christmas trees

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  127 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

BEDFORD, Pa (WJAC) — Downtown Bedford Inc. has several initiatives going to help raise money for new Christmas lights in the borough, as the current ones are approximately 20-years-old. The centerpiece of the effort is a Christmas tree auction. The auction is run through 32auctions.com and bidding is done online. The trees are visible in the M&T Bank window, located at the intersection of Pitt and Juliana streets. Bidding runs through December 12th and the auction features several unique trees. [Read More]

Jennerstown Speedway cancels Saturday's events due to potential inclement weather

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  137 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

SOMERSET CO, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with Jennerstown Speedway announced that Saturday's “5 Division Racing” program and subsequent autograph session has been cancelled due to potential inclement weather. "With the pending radar weather forecast, even a late day clearing of showers will not allow the speedway personnel adequate time to prepare for this evening's event. It is also the speedway’s intention to provide the absolute best experience possible for the drivers and fans," [Read More]

Mother arrested after 7-year-old daughter's body found decaying in apartment closet

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  126 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

WASHINGTON (TND) — The mother of a 7-year-old girl was arrested and is facing charges after her daughter's body was found decaying in a vacant apartment closet. Alondra Hobbs, 27, was charged with felony murder and cruelty in the second degree, DeKalb County Police Department said. The department's spokesperson told The Associated Press that Hobbs was at a hospital. According to a police report, the body of Alivia Hobbs-Jordan was discovered by officers at the Hidden Valley Apartment Complex outside of Atlanta on June 25 after a neighbor reported the dead child in the empty apartment. [Read More]