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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE: The PRESS Bistro released the following statement on the business's Facebook page Friday afternoon: Our dear friends, what a day it has been. We want to say thank you and send love and good vibes to all of our supporters. We can’t send enough love for all of the positive energy. We want you to know that we are always working diligently to provide the best experience for all of you. [Read More]

WASHINGTON (TND) — Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., paid tribute to a fraternity Wednesday that was involved in defending the American flag from protesters at the University of North Carolina. A viral image circulating social media depicts members of Pi Kappa Phi surrounding a large flagpole and holding up the U.S. flag. The image was taken during a campus protest in which demonstrators attempted to raise a Palestinian flag in its place, according to freelance journalist Bryan Anderson. [Read More]

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Centre County have formally filed charges against a Pa Furnace man, and his teenage son, after the duo was accused of stealing thousands of dollars in a Pennsylvania Lottery coupon scam. In February, search warrants provided new details about the now months-long investigation into the scheme. Troopers allege that Eslam Hamouda, and his 17-year-old son, redeemed the fraudulent tickets at various local retailers in both Blair and Centre Counties. [Read More]

ST. MARYS, Pa. - Elk County Catholic School System has released a statement following the Diocese of Erie releasing priests' names who have been accused of sexual abuse. "Elk County Catholic School System is deeply committed to the safety and security of our students, faculty and staff. We adhere to all state and Diocesan standards in crafting our policies to comply with best practices in the education field," opened the statement. [Read More]

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In what is likely the final chapter in the years-long legal battle between the FCC and Somerset County radio personality Roger Wahl, the commission has upheld its decision to revoke Wahl's license. According to a release made public earlier this month, the FCC denied Wahl's attempt to review and appeal the decision. The latest order comes nearly one year after the FCC initially voted to revoke Wahl's radio license in the wake of his criminal investigation. [Read More]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's ongoing effort to protect kids against online predators has led to the arrests of a dozen people. Over a three-month period, the TBI's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force helped identify and found children who were victims of sexortion and online sexual exploitation as well as identifying and arresting individuals accused of harming children online. "Operation Protecting Tomorrow" identified and found 18 known child victims of sextortion in Tennessee who were reported through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) cybertips from various social media platforms, including Snapchat and Instagram. [Read More]

WASHINGTON (TND) — A “full-blown freakout." That’s how Democrats are describing how they feel about President Joe Biden’s re-election chances according to Politico. Poor polling numbers for Biden and a strong fundraising month for former President Donald Trump are just two of the reasons White House advisors said they’re souring on Biden’s re-election chances. Recent polling shows Biden struggling in swing states. Meanwhile, Trump brought the battle to deep blue strongholds in New Jersey and New York as surveys show Black and Hispanic voters moving a little more to the right. [Read More]

It is with great sadness to share the news that longtime CBS 21 News anchor Robb Hanrahan passed away over the weekend at the age of 60. Robb's contributions during his time with CBS 21 and the amazing connections he made with everyone who worked at the station are immeasurable. He will be greatly missed. CBS 21 is extending our thoughts and prayers to the Hanrahan family during this difficult time. [Read More]

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Johnstown-based Galliker's Dairy Company announced Wednesday that the company recently received the International Dairy Queen U.S. Dairy Vendor of the Year award. Galliker's said it recently accepted the award at the annual DQ Supply Chain Summit. The award "recognizes vendors in the U.S. and Canada that have demonstrated exemplary partnership with IDQ and its network of independent franchise owners who own and operate DQ restaurants." Galliker's Dairy has been in business for over 100 years and supplies a wide variety of milk, iced tea and other dairy products. [Read More]