Salisbury woman accused of burning cigarettes on young boy

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  118 words  |  Christie Applegate

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County say a Salisbury woman is facing charges, accused of burning cigarettes on the skin of a young boy. According to the affidavit, troopers were contacted in February to investigate a CYS complaint regarding burn marks on the finger and neck of a 5-year-old boy. Upon further investigation, authorities questioned 66-year-old Miriam Housel, who claimed that the marks were "birthmarks." Police say doctors at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh concluded that the marks were not consistent with any accidental injuries and were left intentionally. [Read More]

Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to face new murder charges: reports

 Posted on April 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  269 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is set to appear in court on a new indictment that charges him with a fifth murder, according to a report. NBC New York on Monday reported 60-year-old Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, N.Y., is expected to be arraigned Thursday. He will appear for an arraignment before a State Supreme Court Justice, the media outlet noted. The news comes just a few weeks after authorities searched the suspected killer's New York home a second time. [Read More]

A Middle Taylor Township road continues to cause issues for a local wedding venue

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  33 words  |  Brenda Moya

A Middle Taylor Township road continues to cause issues for a local wedding venue

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Bishop McCort holds off Westmont Hilltop on the baseball diamond 13-12

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  51 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

JOHNSTOWN -- In a baseball game which featured no shortage of runs, McCort upended Westy 13-12.

The game went back and forth with multiple lead changes, but it was the Crushers who were able to get a strikeout in the bottom of the seventh to half a heroic Hilltoppers' comeback.

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Business booms for Johnstown bakery during holiday season

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  429 words  |  Delta Gatti

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Nothing says Christmas quite like homemade Christmas cookies. But with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, not everyone has time to be in the kitchen. That's all right for Toni and Frank Illuzi, owners of Custom Cakes & Cookies on Bedford Street in Johnstown. The holiday season is their busiest time of year. "I just enjoy doing it. It makes people happy, and that's what I do," [Read More]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Jon Kolb says eliminating drama is key to success

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  71 words  |  Brenda Moya

DUBOIS — Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Jon Kolb made a visit to DuBois. He served as the grand marshall for the Community Days Firemen's Parade, on June 15. Kolb played offensive lineman for the Steelers from 1969 to 1981. He helped Pittsburgh win four Super Bowl titles. WJAC-TV spoke with Kolb. He gave his thoughts on the current state of the Steelers. Watch the video above to see his comments. [Read More]

Man accused of filming PSU student in bathroom stall given credit for time served

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  83 words  |  Delta Gatti

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A Centre County man accused of filming a Penn State student inside a bathroom earlier this year was sentenced Friday and given credit for time served. Police say Mark Williams, 52, was charged in February after he reportedly filmed a partially undressed, male student inside a HUB bathroom. The student later testified that Williams punched him in the face after being confronted about the alleged filming. [Read More]

New York City and Dublin portal reopens after briefly shutting down due to lewd acts

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  254 words  |  Christie Applegate

NEW YORK (TND) — "The Portal" installation in New York City is back! The public technological art sculpture linking Dublin to NYC reopened on Sunday after it was temporarily shut down due to "inappropriate behavior," according to organizers. Spectators are able to witness, again, a live stream connection between the two exhibits, but only during a set number of hours. Organizers posted on Flatiron NoMad Partnership's Facebook page that the sculpture will operate daily from 6 a. [Read More]

Columbus police cruiser dash camera video shows Amazon shooter firing at officers

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  515 words  |  Delta Gatti

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus police officer's cruiser dash camera captured the moments police caught up with a suspect accused of opening fire in an Amazon facility and taking off. The video shows police boxing in the suspect's car. The suspect gets out of the driver's seat and starts firing at officers. The footage then shows officers firing back, hitting the suspect. One Columbus police officer was also shot during the exchange. [Read More]

DEP expert takes questions on biosolids usage in Benner Township

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  252 words  |  Delta Gatti

BENNER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A Department of Environmental Protection expert was on hand Monday night at the Bellefonte Borough Council meeting. Geologist Mark Stevens was addressing concerns about biosolids being spread near their properties. Biosolids are treated sewage and can include human waste. It's causing a major debate in the area. The water authority is spreading it at Spicer Farm after receiving approval from the DEP. The concern many have is it running off into the well water community members use, making it unsafe to drink. [Read More]