Former Pitt Panther Darrelle Revis retires from NFL
Posted on May 25, 2024
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PITTSBURGH - Former University of Pittsburgh standout and NFL All-Pro defensive back Darrelle Revis has retired from the NFL after 11 seasons.
Revis made the announcement and said on Twitter, "Today I am closing a chapter in my life that I once dreamed of as a kid and I am officially retiring from the National Football League."
Revis was a product of powerhouse Pennsylvania high school football program Aliquippa.
He then brought his talents to the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a freshman All-American and two-time First Team Big East performer.
[Read More]More charges filed against Hyndman man accused of having unlawful contact with teen
Posted on May 25, 2024
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Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — According to online court records, additional charges have been filed against a Hyndman man accused of having unlawful contact with a 14-year-old girl.
Troopers say 31-year-old Anthony Troutman was arrested in September after police received a report, from the victim's friend, that Troutman was "engaging in sexually explicit conversations" with the teen, via text message.
Police say the girl admitted to authorities that Troutman often talks to her about "
[Read More]New Sri Lankan restaurant opens in Bedford County
Posted on May 25, 2024
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Bedford Co., PA (WJAC) — A unique restaurant is opening in Bedford County.
Melanie's Cuisine, a Sri Lankan restaurant, held a ribbon-cutting in downtown Bedford Thursday morning.
All of their dishes are made with Sri Lankan spices that the owners grow themselves.
The owners say there are many types of restaurants with varying cuisines, and they are just adding something to the growing diversity of the borough.
"We all in the restaurant business we are offering our best services to the community and with variety.
[Read More]Pennsylvania father, GF charged after girl, 12, dies from 'evil & tormenting' abuse
Posted on May 25, 2024
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Chester County, PA — In a heartbreaking story out of Pennsylvania, a father and his girlfriend are facing charges in connection with the death of his 12-year-old daughter.
The Chester County District Attorney announced that Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren were arrested on Monday.
The couple faces attempted murder and kidnapping charges in the death of Malinda Hoagland, who the DA describes as having endured "evil and torment."
Police say on Saturday night, officers responded to a 911 call that the 12-year-old was unresponsive.
[Read More]Private plane owners can hide flight info from public under new law
Posted on May 25, 2024
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| Christie Applegate
WASHINGTON (TND) — Airplane owners can ask the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conceal information identifying them under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 President Joe Biden signed into law earlier this month.
The act requires the FAA to establish a process that allows private aircraft owners to ask the agency to hide personally identifiable information from the public.
The bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization is a big win for travelers, the aviation workforce, and our economy,” Biden said.
[Read More]Driver charged in deadly construction zone crash in Mifflin Co. was using Oxycodone
Posted on May 24, 2024
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Mifflin County, PA (WJAC) — State police say a 71-year-old McVeytown man is behind bars for his role in a deadly construction zone crash last summer near the Huntingdon and Mifflin County line.
According to the affidavit, on the afternoon of July 11th, troopers were dispatched to the area of Route 22 and Route 522 for reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
Investigators say a construction worker, later identified as 57-year-old Dwayne Grove, was pronounced dead at the scene.
[Read More]Inmate at SCI Pine Grove convicted of assaulting Corrections Officer
Posted on May 24, 2024
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INDIANA CO, Pa (WJAC) — According to a release from the Indiana County District Attorney's office, an inmate at SCI Pine Grove has been convicted of assaulting a corrections officer.
Authorities say Jason Hinshaw was found guilty of felony aggravated assault for an incident that occurred on Feb. 6, 2020.
Investigators say on the day of the incident, Hinshaw was found to be in possession of an electronic tablet and made threats against the corrections officer when confronted.
[Read More]Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
Posted on May 24, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
A proposed rule sent to the federal register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation's most dangerous drugs. The plan approved by Attorney General Merrick Garland does not legalize marijuana outright for recreational use.
[Read More]New record! THON raises nearly $17M to help kids battling cancer
Posted on May 24, 2024
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| Brenda Moya
UPDATETHON raised $16,955,683.62 for families battling childhood cancer, a new record for the event, officials announced Sunday.
ORIGINALOver 700 students are on the floor, and thousands more are packed into the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park for Penn State's 52nd annual THON.
According to student organizers, efforts are put in throughout the year to reach this weekend where people will stand and dance for 46 straight hours. The event officially began Friday at 6 p.
[Read More]Passengers, crew of Flight 93 remembered for their heroism, bravery on 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 atta
Posted on May 24, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — It was a solemn morning at the Flight 93 National Memorial where 40 victims were honored for their valor and heroism.
Monday marked 22 years since the passengers and crew members thwarted an attack on our nation’s capital, instead crashing into a field in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County.
The memory of Flight 93 still very much alive. Friends and family gathering around to remember the forty lives tragically lost in one of America’s deadliest terrorist attacks.
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