Friday Football Final Scores and Highlights 08/26/22

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  259 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Local high school football scores from Week 1 of the 2022 season. Forest Hills 23 at Richland 26 ----- (game concluded Saturday due to weather) Penn Cambria 42 at Johnstown 6 ----- (game concluded Saturday due to weather) Central Cambria 19 at Westmont 21 Chestnut Ridge 30 at Somerset 7 ------ game called at halftime due to lengthy weather delay Conemaugh Township 49 at North Star 14----- (game concluded Saturday due to weather) [Read More]

Identity of man killed in Lancaster County house explosion revealed

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  28 words  |  Brenda Moya

Identity of man killed in Lancaster County house explosion revealed

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Man sentenced to 4 years for criminal negligence in deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  970 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in prison and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel. The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, and prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and several ongoing lawsuits. Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year. [Read More]

Part of PA Turnpike to close temporarily Sat. night

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  149 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

BREEZEWOOD, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike said part of the roadway will be closed Saturday night into Sunday morning. They said the eastbound lanes will close at 11 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday between the New Stanton and Breezewood exits. The lanes are being closed so crews can safely finish placing steel beams for the new North Center Avenue bridge near mile marker 110 in Somerset County, according to officials. [Read More]

Penguins CEO David Morehouse steps down after 16-year run

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  337 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins CEO David Morehouse stepped down Wednesday, ending a 16-year run with the franchise that included three Stanley Cup titles. Morehouse did not provide an explanation for his decision in a release. The Penguins changed ownership last fall when Fenway Sports Group bought the club from Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle. “I’m confident that the Penguins’ future is in good hands with Fenway Sports Group,” Morehouse said in a statement. [Read More]

Fight at Philadelphia train station ends with man being fatally struck by train

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  171 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man involved in a fight at a Philadelphia train station was killed when he fell onto the tracks and was struck by a train, authorities said. The fight at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority station occurred around 4:30 p.m. Thursday when Chaz Wearing, 40, and another man began arguing. The dispute soon turned physical and Wearing punched the other man twice, city police said. The man - whose name has not been released - ended up on the tracks below the platform and was struck seconds later by an incoming SEPTA train. [Read More]

Free turkey giveaway to help local families

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  154 words  |  Brenda Moya

Next week in Somerset County, MGP Rat Bikes and 3C’s Church will be giving away 100 turkeys. It's an annual event that helps local families enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without worrying about the cost. Organizers say they've been receiving calls about the event and that they look forward to doing it each year. Michael Ragozzino, pastor of 3C’s Church, said, “We wanted to make sure people know that we’re not just a bike shop, that we have a church here, 3C’s Church is on Boyers Pond Campground, we’re open on Sundays at 10:30. [Read More]

House defeats Marjorie Taylor Greene's push to remove Speaker Johnson from office

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  697 words  |  Brenda Moya

WASHINGTON (TND) — The House of Representatives swiftly voted down far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker of the House Mike Johnson from the speakership, voting 359-43 to table the ouster motion. Overwhelming majorities of both Republicans and Democrats voted to permanently delay the motion, with 196 Republicans and 163 Democrats voting to prevent a return to the abject chaos the House saw in October after former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was removed from the podium, becoming the first House leader in U. [Read More]

Penn State wrestlers prepare to compete in USA Olympic Wrestling trials

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  270 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

University Park, PA (WJAC) — The USA Wrestling Olympic trials begin this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, dozens of Olympic wrestling hopefuls will compete at the Bryce Jordan Center with a chance to go to Paris on the line. Seventeen former and current Penn State wrestlers will have the chance to become an Olympian. David Taylor, a Tokyo Olympic gold medalist spoke about the trials being in Happy Valley. "This is the mecca of wrestling and we're excited to compete. [Read More]

Steelers decline 5th year option for RB Najee Harris

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  99 words  |  Christie Applegate

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly declined the 5th year contract option for running-back Najee Harris. This means that, unless a new contract is negotiated, Harris would become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this upcoming season. Harris was drafted out of Alabama in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Najee has rushed for 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons with the Steelers, becoming the first Pittsburgh running-back to do so. [Read More]