Public school leaders grilled on Capitol Hill over antisemitic incidents in grade schools

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  662 words  |  Christie Applegate

WASHINGTON (TND) — Members of Congress turned to K-12 schools after college protests and antisemitic incidents erupted across the country. Some members on Capitol Hill believe grade school is where antisemitism begins, while school administrators pushed back on the claim that antisemitism is running rampant through their halls. House Republicans grilled three school leaders from large school districts and liberal cities nationwide. The school officials from New York City, Berkeley, California, and Montgomery County, Maryland have all faced allegations of antisemitic incidents in their schools, including hate speech and harassment. [Read More]

At 83, a woman becomes Howard University's oldest doctoral graduate

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  360 words  |  Brenda Moya

WASHINGTON (7News) — For Marie Fowler, 83, the journey toward earning her doctoral degree in divinity was about much more than an education. She believes her decision to spend the last three years learning and growing through the Howard University (HU) School of Divinity was a calling from God. READ | For second straight night, Howard University parents left in tears over missing graduation Before becoming HU's most senior student to earn a degree this year, Fowler previously earned a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees from the Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary. [Read More]

Bond denied for defendant in deadly wedding night crash

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  281 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Bond has been denied for a 25-year-old woman who was accused of crashing into a wedding party while under the influence of alcohol and killing the bride. At a hearing on Tuesday, Jamie Lee Komoroski's motion for bond was denied because she is considered a flight risk. “This is certainly a very tragic situation for all concerned,” Circuit Judge Michael Nettles said after delivering his decision. [Read More]

Crews battle early morning chemical plant fire in Pennsylvania

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  119 words  |  Christie Applegate

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa (WPXI) — Authorities battled a chemical fire Monday morning at the CONSOL Energy Plant in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Officials say the fire started around 6:30 a.m. and multiple fire units were called to the scene. As a result of the extreme heat from the fire, a part of the building collapsed at the Bailey Mining Production site. Dark, black smoke could be seen from miles away and homes near the facility were evacuated as a precaution. [Read More]

Donald Trump Jr. holds 'Make America Great Again' rallies in Centre, Blair counties

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  253 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — The “Make America Great Again” campaign is making its way through two counties in our viewing area Tuesday. President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Jr., made an appearance at the Fullington Trail Ways in Centre County. The “Make America Great Again” campaign has now had multiple stops across the state. President Trump was scheduled to visit Erie Tuesday evening. Trump Jr. last visited Centre County back in April of 2019, where he visited Penn State for a “Campus Clash. [Read More]

Hairless cat with gang tattoos adopted after rescue from Mexican prison

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  30 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Hairless cat with gang tattoos adopted after rescue from Mexican prison

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Pirates open up PNC Park in 2001

 Posted on April 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  236 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

JOHNSTOWN — COVID-19 has forced Major League Baseball to postpone its 2020 regular season. The latest WJAC-TV 6 Sports Stories segment features the opening of a new home for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2001, the Pirates left Three Rivers Stadium, and moved into PNC Park. Before the regular season started, the Pirates hosted the New York Mets in an exhibition game. St. Marys High School grad, then rookie pitcher Joe Beimel made an appearance for Pittsburgh. [Read More]

Altoona RR museum to host reading events to educate kids on local rail history

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  139 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — In commemoration of National Reading Month, the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum is teaming up with the Altoona Public Library to host "Railroad City Reads" at the museum. The event is centered on reading railroading related books to young children. It's free with regular admission to the museum and reading times are scheduled for noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Staff at the museum say the key to appreciating local history is to educate others about it. [Read More]

Centre Co. approves adding animal control officer to its sheriff's department

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  244 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Citing an increase in animal abuse cases, Centre County is adding an animal control officer to its sheriff's department to handle investigations. A project that has been a long time in the making, that’s how Centre County administrators term the creation of a Centre County based humane, or animal control, officer position for animal abuse investigations. “In Centre County, we do not have any humane society police officers. [Read More]

Chestnut Ridge official facing charges for not reporting sexual assault gets bail reduced

 Posted on April 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  204 words  |  Brenda Moya

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Patrick Isgan is facing charges for a reported role he played as Chestnut Ridge's Middle School Vice Principal in not allegedly not reporting sexual assault incidents involving students. Isgan made a court appearance Wednesday looking to lower his bail. A judge's decision was made to reduce the bail amount from the original $1 million to $100,000 with only 10 percent ($10,000) having to be posted. [Read More]