Crews battle brush fire in Clearfield County

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  61 words  |  Christie Applegate

CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities are responding to a brush fire in Clearfield, according to county dispatch.

According to PA 511, the fire began near Mt Joy Road and Goshen Road Monday afternoon.

It is unclear at this time if the fire is threatening any surrounding buildings.

Authorities say there is a traffic disruption.

Stay with 6 News for updates.

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Lauren Boebert blasts Denver migrant hosting hotline: 'Asinine and ridiculous'

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  313 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

DENVER (TND) — Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., on Tuesday blasted a new solution to Denver’s migrant crisis, saying it tarnishes the United States’ reputation on the world stage. The city has aided more than 40,000 migrants in the past 16 months, Mayor Mike Johnston wrote in an April press release. The number of individuals it has taken in is the most per capita of any city in the nation. In its latest attempt to curb the crisis, the non-profit Hope Has No Borders has organized a hotline for city residents with “room to spare” to sign up to host migrants. [Read More]

Owner of State College's Honeybaked Ham Company Receives Anonymous Letter

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  383 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — Joe Beddall, the Owner of Honeybaked Ham Company in State College said he wasn’t going to raise his indoor dining capacity in an interview last week, despite Governor Wolf announcing the option to increase to 75% in April. “My main concern is making sure my staff and my customers remain safe, so I won’t be going to 75% percent to be honest with you and it's not as critical to me as making sure, as this thing goes on, that everybody is safe,” Beddall said last week. [Read More]

Philipsburg woman charged in man's fatal overdose

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  361 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a Philipsburg woman is behind bars for her role in the fatal overdose of a 26-year-old man earlier this year. Police say on April 10th, officers were dispatched to a residence along the 100 block of Flint Court, in Spring Township, for a reported overdose. Investigators say the victim was found in a bedroom, and Narcan was provided, but first responders were unsuccessful in reviving the man. [Read More]

Seward Police Chief accused of obstructing justice, soliciting sex

 Posted on May 5, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  511 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

SEWARD, Pa. (WJAC) — A Westmoreland County police officer has been charged after using his authority to exploit women for sex, according to a criminal complaint. State police say 49-year-old Robert Baldwin Jr. has been charged with obstruction of justice, hindering apprehension and official oppression. According to state police, Baldwin was the Seward Police Chief and also worked part time as a patrol officer for St. Clair Township. Troopers say they interviewed a woman in September who claimed Baldwin pulled her over in Seward after she ran a stop sign on her way home from Latrobe in February. [Read More]

Bedford County woman sentenced to life in prison for murdering husband

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  172 words  |  Delta Gatti

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — Authorities say a Bedford County woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars after being convicted of fatally shooting her husband in 2018. In September, 76-year-old Nancy Focht was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 74-year-old David Focht Sr. "The defendant murdered her husband then tried to lie her way out of being caught,” Attorney General Michelle Henry said. “Although nothing can bring back David Focht Sr. [Read More]

Boston plan allowing 11-year-olds to vote on city budget ridiculed: 'Wholly inappropriate'

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  429 words  |  Brenda Moya

BOSTON (TND) — A Boston city councilor on Tuesday denounced a budgeting process in which residents at least 11 years old can vote on how to spend some public funds. The participatory budgeting process allows residents to submit project ideas to the Office of Participatory Budgeting, which then reviews and develops them into proposals before putting them on a January ballot. Residents can vote for up to five proposals to receive up to $2 million each in public funds. [Read More]

Former 'Southern Charm' star Kathryn Dennis arrested for DUI after 3-car crash

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  267 words  |  Christie Applegate

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCIV) — Kathryn Dennis, a former star on the reality TV show "Southern Charm," was arrested Monday night for driving under the influence, according to an incident report from the Goose Creek Police Department. Dennis was one of several involved in a three-car crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 and Stephanie Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they noticed Dennis appeared impaired, presenting with the odor of alcohol emanating from her person and glossy eyes. [Read More]

Local restaurant offers new dining experience

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  168 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

If you're in downtown Johnstown, you may notice something new near Main Street. Balance Restaurant is now able to use its courtyard space for winter dining as well as summer. Owner Amanda Artim says she did some research and came up with the idea to bring in "igloos" for a change in atmosphere. There are two available, each seating eight, and equipped with heating and blankets to make sure guests stay comfortable when sitting outside, and Thursday is the first night they are officially open to the public with one group already reserved. [Read More]

Longtime Huntingdon Co. theater hosting 'Save the Theater' fundraiser this weekend

 Posted on May 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  154 words  |  Brenda Moya

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — The Clifton 5 Theater in Huntingdon County is in danger of closing its doors. One manager from the theater says factors include bills and loans to pay from last year due to the pandemic, and people just not going to the theater. He says the theater has been in business for about one-hundred years. "This is our home, a lot of us have been working here for years and we come into work in good natures and everything because we love being here. [Read More]