Altoona man sentenced to years in prison in attempted homicide, arson case

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  154 words  |  Delta Gatti

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Blair County officials say an Altoona man has been sentenced to serve decades behind bars after pleading guilty to his role in a 2021 arson and attempted homicide case. Daniel Sipes Jr. was one of two individuals arrested in early 2022 in connection to an arson investigation at a home along 5th Ave. in the city of Altoona. Police say he and Maria Frye reportedly conspired to set the home ablaze in an attempt to kill the unnamed victim inside. [Read More]

Forest Hills names Myers next head football coach

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  112 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

SIDMAN -- Forest Hills named its next football coach Thursday night at the school board meeting. The board approved Justin Myers to take the reigns following in the footsteps of storied head coach Don Bailey who retired after the end of last season. Myers is a Forest Hills graduate who played football there in the 1990's, and spent last season as an assistant on staff under Bailey. Bailey had been guiding the program since 1974 and tallied 375 career wins at the helm in Ranger country. [Read More]

Owner of Westmoreland Co. eatery shot & killed outside his restaurant; suspect turns himself in

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  186 words  |  Christie Applegate

Westmoreland County, PA — Authorities in Westmoreland County say the owner of a Pennsylvania eatery was reportedly shot and killed outside his own restaurant Thursday morning in Lower Burrell. Investigators say just after 9 a.m., the owner of Mogie’s Pub, David Magill, was shot outside his business and later died while en route to the hospital. Officials say a nearby patrolman reportedly heard the gunshots and found Magill with a gunshot wound to his torso. [Read More]

SFU softball drops NCAA Regional opener

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  307 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

AUSTIN, TX -- The Saint Francis softball team (40-9, 22-2 NEC) opened play at the 2021 NCAA Regionals at No. 11 Texas (40-11, 12-6 Big 12) with a 12-0 loss in five innings. Saint Francis 0, No. 11 Texas 12 (5 inn.) Records: Saint Francis (40-9, 22-2 NEC), Texas (40-11, 12-6 Big 12) Location: Red and Charline McCombs Field (Austin, Texas) HOW IT HAPPENED Grace Vesco started the game in the circle for the Red Flash. [Read More]

Vandalism causing thousands of dollars in damage at Blair County park

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  276 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Authorities said over $2,000 in damages were caused in multiple vandalism attacks at Greenwood Park in Logan Township. Officials said the vandalism has come on at least three occasions over the last two weeks. Officials said those responsible broke into a shed at the park taking spray paint and using the paint to vandalize the playground. They also said lights and signs have been ruined and bathrooms have been destroyed. [Read More]

'People want comfort:' Owners of popular Bedford County pub celebrate 10th anniversary

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  190 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The proprietors of the Golden Eagle Inn in Bedford County are celebrating 10 years of operating the establishment’s pub, which is located in the basement. The building also houses a restaurant and a bed and breakfast. They kicked off the week-long celebration on Sunday with a “throwback menu”, featuring items that the pub served back when it first opened. The Bedford Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an event on Tuesday, at 11 a. [Read More]

Devastating tornadoes wreak havoc in Ohio, leaving 3 dead and community in ruins

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  406 words  |  Brenda Moya

DAYTON, Ohio (TND) — Much of Ohio was battered by severe weather on Thursday night leaving at least four people dead. Three people died of storm-related causes and one died of natural causes, according to the Logan County Sheriff's Office. The National Weather Service confirmed at least six tornadoes so far. The damage and data are still being analyzed, and ratings are subject to change. EF1 in west Mercer CountyEF1 in Licking County near JohnstownEF3 struck Logan County near Indian LakeEF1 in Mercer and Auglaize CountiesEF2 in Crawford and Richland Counties with a wind speed of approximately 120 mph. [Read More]

Hunter Biden's tax trial set for September after judge agrees to delay

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  524 words  |  Christie Applegate

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden is scheduled to stand trial on federal tax charges in September after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay the California trial that had been approaching next month. U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi agreed to delay the trial until Sept. 5, citing the “needs of the defendant” to prepare for the trial. President Joe Biden’s son is still scheduled to stand trial beginning June 3 onfederal gun charges in a separate case in Delaware. [Read More]

Local man fined, license revoked for fatal coal truck crash that killed couple and dog

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  300 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Cambria County, PA — Catastrophe striking a local family, from a fatal coal truck crash. 70-year-old, Leonard Hite was at judge David Beyer's office, on Wednesday. This following accusations of “careless driving” resulting in death, and running a red light at the south center street and U.S. 22 stoplight intersection. Prosecutors say this resulted in the death of the victims Richard and Therese Dow, plus their dog. Hite even attempted to speak with the victims family as he was leaving. [Read More]

Newly elected Clearfield commissioner charged for stealing campaign sign of fellow candidate prior t

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  108 words  |  Delta Gatti

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — The top vote-getter in Tuesday’s Clearfield County Commissioner race has been charged with stealing a campaign sign the day before the election. Police say 57-year-old Timothy Winters reportedly stole a “Vote Mary Tatum Commissioner” sign on Monday from outside of the Hyde Volunteer Fire Company. Police say that Winters was allegedly caught on camera taking a picture of the sign with his cellphone, before taking the sign and throwing it into his pickup truck. [Read More]