Woman killed, 4 wounded in Westmoreland Co. shooting

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  227 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JEANNETTE, Pa. (AP) — Police are seeking a man in connection with a shooting that killed a woman and injured four other people at a western Pennsylvania home, authorities said. The Westmoreland County coroner and district attorney said Brianna Lartz, 25, was killed in the gunfire Friday evening at a Jeannette home. Officials said four other people brought to hospitals were expected to survive their injuries. No further information about the victims or their conditions was immediately available Saturday. [Read More]

Altoona duo faces charges for causing $70,000 damage at Lakemont Park

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  139 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Two Altoona men are facing charges after they allegedly caused more than $70,000 in damage at Lakemont Park. According to a probable-cause affidavit, Caleb Crust and Nicholas Dubbs, both 23 years old, entered the park just after 1:30 a.m. Oct. 28. Once inside, the two drove go-karts through the park, damaging the vehicles, a basketball court and a display, according to the affidavit. Once police arrived at the scene, Crust and Dubbs allegedly fled on foot. [Read More]

Conemaugh Township EMS kicks off National EMS Week with education sessions

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  282 words  |  Delta Gatti

The Conemaugh Township EMS team hosted experts from the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center to discuss carbon monoxide emergencies and stop the bleed training Monday evening. Located in Somerset County, Conemaugh Township EMS officials say they held their educational event to kick off national EMS week. Officials say the lecture session aimed to refresh local medical professionals on issues facing their community. It featured two informational sessions led by emergency physicians from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. [Read More]

how much does that really affect your electric bill?

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  31 words  |  Christie Applegate

Holiday lights and inflatables: how much does that really affect your electric bill?

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How safe are tractor-pulls? Local competitor speaks out in wake of tragic accident at Union Co. fair

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  417 words  |  Delta Gatti

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Our coverage on tractor pulling safety continues as we spoke with a driver and saw how they make sure it’s as safe as possible. We were able to see everything from the protective equipment that the drivers wear, to the different parts of the tractor. We also learned about what guidelines are in place for these events. Tractor pulling is going on at many of the fairs in the commonwealth and with big machines comes big risks, but local puller Steve Mundrick says it’s safer than a lot of other competitions. [Read More]

PSU Trustee meeting planned to discuss next steps in Beaver Stadium Renovation Project

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  84 words  |  Delta Gatti

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Plans for renovations at Beaver Stadium could be moving forward. On May 21st, a special meeting of the Penn State Board of Trustees has a topic listed on its agenda as "proposed project approval, Beaver Stadium renovation.” A $700 million renovation project was announced last year to primarily focus on the west side of the stadium, where luxury suites and other improvements would be added. [Read More]

Trial date set for Somerset Co. inmate accused of killing corrections officer, DA confirms

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  220 words  |  Christie Applegate

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — According to acting Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar, a trial date has been tentatively set for the case of a Somerset County inmate accused of attacking and killing a corrections officer in 2018. Paul Kendrick, now age 27, is accused of attacking 61-year-old Sgt. Mark J. Baserman in February 2018 inside SCI Somerset. After being delayed several times, authorities say President Judge Gregory Geary scheduled the trial to begin on May 8, 2023. [Read More]

'It's been a dream:' Somerset distillery opens for sales, tasting after years of planning & construc

 Posted on April 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  381 words  |  Brenda Moya

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Whiskey lovers – listen up! After years of anticipation, the Ponfeigh Distillery is officially open. The founder of the Ponfeigh Distillery says that there is a strong history of whiskey in Somerset County, and he plans to bring that back with this distillery. For the past 15 years, Maximilian Merrill focused on not only crafting whiskey, but opening his own distillery in Somerset County. “I just sort of learned all the whiskey heritage that we lost in Somerset County, and it’s always been a dream for about 15 years to bring back that heritage that the county lost. [Read More]

Bellefonte Raiders 2016 Football Schedule

 Posted on April 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  132 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Friday, 8/26/2016 at 7:00pm Jersey Shore (Jersey Shore, PA) Location: Bellefonte High School Friday, 9/2/2016 at 7:00pm @ Huntingdon (Huntingdon, PA) Location: Huntingdon High School Friday, 9/9/2016 at 7:00pm Philipsburg-Osceola (Philipsburg, PA) Location: Bellefonte High School Friday, 9/16 at 7:00pm @ Central Mountain (Mill Hall, PA) Location: Central Mountain High School Friday, 9/23/2016 at 7:00pm @ Tyrone (Tyrone, PA) Location: Tyrone High School Friday, 9/30/2016 at 7:00pm @ Clearfield (Clearfield, PA) [Read More]

Former Lackawanna Co. defense attorney sentenced for soliciting sex acts as legal payment

 Posted on April 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  223 words  |  Delta Gatti

LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A former Lackawanna County defense attorney who pleaded guilty to soliciting sex acts for legal services has been sentenced. Corey Kolcharno was sentenced Thursday to four to 23 months in prison, followed by 2 years probation for providing legal services to female clients in exchange for sexual acts and materials. He had previously pleaded guilty to four felony counts of promoting prostitution. Kolcharno was also required to surrender his license to practice law as part of the plea agreement. [Read More]