School district identifies teen killed after fall near YMCA camp
Posted on June 1, 2024
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FORT HILL, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities have released new information regarding a teen's death after a fall near a YMCA camp in Somerset County.
According to Somerset officials, a 15-year-old boy fell from rocks near the Cove Rocks on state forest property of Mount Davis Road.
The incident happened near the Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp just before 12:30 p.m. Monday. The Norwin School District identified the teen as rising sophomore Nathan Kanczes.
[Read More]Seven Points Campground now open for the season
Posted on June 1, 2024
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HUNTINGDON CO., Pa. (WJAC) — Seven Points Campground at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County is open for the season.
The lake's camping season runs from the first weekend of April until the last full weekend of October.
According to park rangers, the camp offers 260 sites. Visitors are reminded all public safety protocols remain in place and must be followed, including wearing a mask when entering any lake property.
The Army Corps of Engineers has said in recent years the lake has become increasingly popular, offering a wide variety of activities for visitors.
[Read More]Steelers signing free-agent safety DeShon Elliott to 2-year deal
Posted on June 1, 2024
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PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing former Ravens and Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott to a 2-year deal.
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz says the deal is reportedly worth $6 million.
Elliott was drafted by the Ravens in 2018 and spent three seasons on Baltimore's active roster.
He also played one season each with the Detroit Lions and the Miami Dolphins.
Over a span of five seasons, Elliott appeared in 57 total games, where he tallied 287 total tackles, three interceptions and 17 pass defenses.
[Read More]Birthplace of grunge mourns 'Seattle's son' Chris Cornell
Posted on May 31, 2024
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SEATTLE (AP) — Grief-stricken Chris Cornell fans left flowers at memorials across Seattle for the musician whose forceful, somber songs helped cement the city's place in rock history.
One of the locations where people gathered was the Sound Garden art sculpture at a Seattle park, for which Cornell's band Soundgarden was named.
"It's really sad that he could never find peace in his life," said Chad White, who came to the art display with his young son Ignatius to honor Cornell.
[Read More]Hamas launches first long-range rocket attack from Gaza since January
Posted on May 31, 2024
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza that set off air raid sirens as far away as Tel Aviv for the first time in months on Sunday in a show of resilience more than seven months into Israel's massive air, sea and ground offensive.
There were no immediate reports of casualties in what appeared to be the first long-range rocket attack from Gaza since January.
[Read More]Homemade holiday displays light up 2022
Posted on May 31, 2024
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WARWICK, R.I. (TND) — All is merry and bright during the holiday season, as families across the country are decking the halls with their over-the-top homemade displays.
Here’s The National Desk's list of some of the best homes in New England, which feature thousands of lights, blow molds, inflatables and more — with many accepting donations for charities across the region.
If you're in the area, please note several of the displays are weather-permitting.
[Read More]Laurel Highlands named Top 10 fall foliage destination for 3rd consecutive year
Posted on May 31, 2024
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The Laurel Highlands has once again been named as a top destination for fall foliage enthusiasts.
The region placed seventh in the "USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the Best Destination for Fall Foliage" contest.
“GO Laurel Highlands is extremely honored to once again be recognized as an extraordinary fall destination,” said Ann Nemanic, executive director of GO Laurel Highlands. “For this to happen three years in a row helps to solidify what we already know, and love – an unforgettable getaway awaits anyone traveling to our corner of Pennsylvania.
[Read More]Penn State to drop 'male-specific' titles like 'freshman,' 'junior,' 'senior'
Posted on May 31, 2024
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — With the intention of being more inclusive, Penn State University is looking to drop "male-specific" words like “freshman,” “sophomore” and “upperclassmen.”
Officials say the Penn State Faculty Senate approved proposition AD84 during their final meeting of the 2020-21 academic year.
They said the approved legislation would implement the use of gender neutral and non-binary terminology in course and program descriptions.
The recommendation that was passed stated that many universities have grown out of a typically male-centered world and many terms carry a male-centric binary character to them.
[Read More]Punxsutawney man charged with rape and supplying alcohol to a minor in Clearfield County
Posted on May 31, 2024
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Authorities say a Punxsutawney man has been charged after he allegedly raped a girl in Clearfield County early last month.
According to a probable-cause affidavit, 22-year-old Hunter Vroman, of Park Avenue, reportedly supplied alcohol to a 15-year-old girl on June 1 at a residence along South 3rd Street in Clearfield Borough.
Vroman is accused of then sexually assaulting the girl.
After the incident, according to the affidavit, bruises were seen on the girl’s body.
[Read More]'A unique environment:' Small College WS returns to DuBois; organizers discuss impact
Posted on May 30, 2024
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DUBOIS, Pa (WJAC) — This week, twenty college baseball and softball teams will compete in a four-day tournament within the city of DuBois in hopes of beating teams from all across the country.
Officials say the tournament's impact extends beyond the field.
Hundreds of baseball and softball players have descended on DuBois to participate in the Small College World series.
"It's just it's a really unique environment. It's one of the benefits of being able to come into a small town and host a huge event,” says USCAA Chief Operating Officer BJ Bertges.
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