Former PA woman convicted in 911 hoax now faces wire fraud charges

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  317 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former Pennsylvania woman who made national headlines more than a decade ago by falsely claiming she had been kidnapped when she had actually gone to Walt Disney World is facing new charges in an alleged attempt to steal from an employer. Federal authorities have charged 51-year-old Bonnie Sweeten, of Delanco, New Jersey, with two counts of wire fraud, alleging that she forged checks and made fraudulent purchases with a company credit card. [Read More]

Thousands brave snow and cold for March for Life in DC

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  466 words  |  Brenda Moya

WASHINGTON (WJLA) — Thousands of anti-abortion activists traveled to our nation’s capitol Friday for the 51st annual March for Life. Officials said the theme of the event this year is "With every woman, for every child." The theme focuses on the need to care for both mother and child during the nine months of pregnancy and in the years after. "We celebrate the heroic work of Pregnancy Care Centers and Maternity Homes, while offering a roadmap to how we will truly achieve a life-affirming culture that respects the inherent dignity of all human life," [Read More]

Troopers searching for two men following late-night armed robbery at Coalport Minit-Mart

 Posted on April 27, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  164 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Clearfield County are searching for two men following an armed robbery late Wednesday night at the Nittany Minit-Mart in Coalport Borough. Troopers say just before midnight, two armed black males entered the convenience store and held the employees and a customer at gunpoint. Investigators say the pair then fled the store, with an undisclosed amount of cash, along Route 53. Police say, according to witnesses, both suspects were wearing black clothing and black face coverings, and one of them had the word " [Read More]

At least 8 dead after tornado outbreak in Arkansas, Biden tells gov. feds ready to assist

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  593 words  |  Delta Gatti

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — At least eight people were killed and many more injured after multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of Arkansas. Gov. Sarah Sanders, R-Ark., discussed the tornadoes and other severe weather with President Joe Biden, signed a state of emergency order, and authorized money to be used in recovery efforts for this weekend's storms. "Bryan and I are praying for the communities impacted by last night’s storm and the families of the Arkansans we lost," [Read More]

Coroner IDs victim of fatal motorcycle crash on Route 403 in Indiana County

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  94 words  |  Brenda Moya

Indiana County, PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Indiana County say a Homer City man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a fatal motorcycle crash in Buffington Township. According to the coroner's report, the man was identified as 26-year-old Steven McCloskey. Investigators say McCloskey was reportedly traveling northbound along Route 403, just before 3 p.m., when an SUV crossed into his lane of travel and struck him head-on. Officials say McCloskey, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene. [Read More]

Jack Nicklaus, other players say farewell to Arnold Palmer

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  954 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

LATROBE - A farewell to the King turned somber when Jack Nicklaus, his voice cracking as a large tear formed in his left eye, urged the elite and the everyman to remember how Arnold Palmer touched their lives and "please don't forget why." "I hurt like you hurt," Nicklaus said. "You don't lose a friend of 60 years and don't feel an enormous loss." The service Tuesday at Saint Vincent College in Palmer's hometown was filled with just as much laughter and warmth from stories of the most significant figure in modern golf. [Read More]

New charges filed, state revokes certification of Somerset preschool

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  562 words  |  Delta Gatti

SOMERSET, Pa. — The state Department of Human Services revoked the certification of Learning Links Preschool in Somerset late last week, and this week another person was charged with giving children there melatonin without approval. Loraine Gribble admitted to cutting up pink melatonin pills and putting them into children's lunches at least five times, according to police. Only one of the children's parents gave permission for their child to be given the sleep aid, according to court documents. [Read More]

Police locate vehicle of man who threatened troopers with knives, suspect still at large

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  32 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Police locate vehicle of man who threatened troopers with knives, suspect still at large

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Skenes shines in second MLB start; tosses 6 no-hit innings

 Posted on April 26, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  118 words  |  Christie Applegate

Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect Paul Skenes was better than advertised in his second major league start on Friday. Once again facing off against the Chicago Cubs, this time in Wrigley, Skenes struck out the first seven batters he faced and threw six no-hit innings en route to his first MLB victory. He finished the afternoon throwing 100 total pitches, and striking out 11 total batters. Skenes' only blemish was a 5th inning walk to first-baseman Michael Busch. [Read More]

Cambria County nurses see major improvement in shortage since pandemic peak

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  354 words  |  Brenda Moya

Four years ago, nurses and other medical professionals were working on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. This – taking a toll on many – resulting in extreme nurse shortages across the country. According to a report by the United States Chamber of Commerce there is still a present nursing shortage, but Cambria County nurses 6 News spoke with say it has improved immensely. “It was a huge strain," said Kris O'Shea, Chief Nursing Officer with Conemaugh Medical Center as she reflected on the Covid-19 pandemic. [Read More]