Missing Clearfield Co. man found safe

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  175 words  |  Christie Applegate

UPDATE:Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — State police say a Clearfield County man who had been reported missing over the weekend has been found safe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORIGINAL:Pennsylvania State Police said they're looking for a man missing since Saturday in Clearfield County. They said Matthew Cherry, 46, was last seen Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the area of Kylertown Drifting Highway in Cooper Township. Cherry is described as 6' 1" tall, 217 lbs. [Read More]

Seattle park meetup goes viral

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  322 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

SEATTLE (TND) — A woman who posted about a public event calling for "gays" to meet at Seattle's Meridian Park has been "loved" more than 1.1 million times on TikTok. The event called "Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park" reportedly had a successful turnout. TikTok user "fendihendrixx" posted a video on Sunday showing a flyer for the rainbow event. "The only thing that is keeping me going is knowing that in a few days I'll be able to eat garlic bread in the park with the gays," [Read More]

Stray cat on the mend after undergoing surgeries to remove eyes

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  478 words  |  Brenda Moya

BOSTON (TND) — An animal organization is searching for the owner of a stray cat that survived "major trauma" and had to undergo "extensive medical care" to remove both his eyes. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell (MSPCA) said Gills is a resilient 2-year-old kitty that is "finally on the road to recovery." In a news release, the MSPCA said Boston Animal Control found Gills in Dorchester suffering from serious injuries, with officers suspecting he was hit by a car. [Read More]

Batter up! Miracle League of Blair County celebrates opening day

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  207 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) –- The Miracle League of Blair County held its annual opening day Saturday. “This is our 11th year of playing baseball here. We’ve had about 100 kids play every year. We have children from all over central Pennsylvania region,” said Joe Reed, president of the Miracle League of Blair County. It’s an opportunity for children with special needs to hit the field and play ball. “For any kids to have an opportunity to play baseball is an American pastime. [Read More]

Cambria County man accused of threatening to gun down officials and evading arrest

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  427 words  |  Delta Gatti

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Cambria County man is facing multiple charges, including felonies, after threatening to harm government officials and law enforcement officers, state police say. According to a criminal complaint, Brandon Shutty, 42, contacted Western Behavioral Health May 30 complaining that he was done with government and law enforcement, and made several references to "gun down" government officials and committing suicide. State police say Western Behavioral Health issued a 302 warrant for Shutty, saying he was " [Read More]

Hershey Bears Teddy Bear Toss sets New World Record

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  28 words  |  Brenda Moya

Hershey Bears Teddy Bear Toss sets New World Record

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Penn State's new president to take office in May

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  93 words  |  Brenda Moya

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State's incoming president will begin her new job this spring. The university announcing Neeli Bendapudi will take office on May 10th. She was approved by the university trustees last month to be Penn State's 19th president. “This is a huge enterprise. The first thing to do is hopefully get the wisdom of President Barron and the wisdom of members of our board. Learn the rhythms of the year, the academic year. [Read More]

Pirates guest shagging fly balls requires medical attention

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  295 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A guest of the Pittsburgh Pirates required emergency medical attention after suffering cardiac arrest on Tuesday while fielding fly balls on a practice field. The Pirates say the guest was shagging balls at the team’s spring training complex when he had “a medical event” that required immediate attention and caused practice to stop. Jacki Dezelski, president and CEO of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce in Bradenton, confirmed the man is a member of her group, which sometimes is invited to attend practices and retrieve balls near the fence during batting practice. [Read More]

Russia launched counter space weapons into orbit, threatening US satellite: Pentagon

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  352 words  |  Brenda Moya

WASHINGTON (TND) — Russia is taking tensions with the United States into lower earth orbit. The Pentagon confirmed during a press briefing on Tuesday that the Kremlin recently launched a counter-space weapon into the same path as a U.S. government satellite. "Obviously that’s something that we'll continue to monitor. Certainly, we’ll say that we have a responsibility to be ready to protect and defend the domain, the space domain," said Maj. [Read More]

'I'm going to kill you:' Police say Altoona man stabbed other man during weekend fight

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  320 words  |  Delta Gatti

Altoona, PA (WJAC) — Altoona police say a Blair County man is facing charges after being accused of stabbing another man during a fight over the weekend. According to the affidavit, police were dispatched to the area of 4D's bar early Sunday morning for a report of a stabbing in progress. Police say the victim was found laying on the ground, near Hudson Ave., with multiple witnesses attempting to provide medical aid to him. [Read More]