Amish father, two sons killed in silo accident on Centre Co. farm

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  244 words  |  Delta Gatti

Potter Twp., Centre Co. (WJAC) — 2nd UPDATE (2:40 P.M.) Centre County coroner Scott Sayers has identified the three victims of Wednesday morning's fatal silo accident in Centre Hall. Sayers says three members of an Amish family were killed when they became trapped inside the silo. Authorities identified the victims as 47-year-old Andrew Beiler and his two sons, ages 14 and 19. Sayers says the three died as a result of asphyxiation from the gasses inside the silo, and their deaths have been ruled accidental. [Read More]

CEO bikes 9,000 miles to raise awareness for senior care needs

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  412 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

STROUDSBURG, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — One man from Texas is going the extra mile to raise awareness for senior care needs. Riding his electric bike from San Antonio, Texas to Stroudsburg, Founder and CEO, Jeff Salter, of Caring Senior Service is raising awareness one mile at a time. “I had a challenge on these hills I did have a little malfunction with my battery rode for about 50 miles I have 40 or so to go, been riding my electric bike, because it helps me with the hills normally but you guys got a lot of hills here so I pushed it a little too much," [Read More]

Flight crew member dead, identified after turnpike plane crash in York Co.

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  30 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Flight crew member dead, identified after turnpike plane crash in York Co.

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Lancaster County teen, accused of killing sister, will be tried as an adult

 Posted on June 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  130 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Lancaster County, PA — A Lancaster County teen, accused of stabbing her disabled sister to death, will stand trial as an adult. On Monday, a judge denied Claire Miller's request to move the charges to juvenile court. Miller is accused of stabbing her 19-year-old sister to death inside of their Manheim Township home in February 2021, when she was just 14-years-old. During a hearing last month, the defense claimed that Miller could be rehabilitated in the juvenile system. [Read More]

2 years after Uvalde school shootings, families still seek reform and justice

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  358 words  |  Delta Gatti

AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — Friday, May 24, 2024, marked two years since a heavily armed 18-year-old burst into Robb Elementary in Uvalde, killing 19 children and two adults. Families of the victims will mark the day by gathering for a memorial vigil at the Uvalde Amphitheater. Survivors of the Uvalde shooting victims became a familiar sight at the state capitol over the last two years. With Republicans in firm control of both the State House and Texas Senate, gun legislation is not popular here. [Read More]

AASD schedules 'home learning day' so teachers, school staff can get vaccinated

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  58 words  |  Delta Gatti

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Altoona Area School District students will participate in a "home learning day" next Thursday to allow the district's teachers and staff to get vaccinated.

The district says that all assignments will be online, and students will not receive any live instruction.

School officials add that face-to-face instructions will resume on Friday, March 19.

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Are more snakes lurking near local waters this summer? Experts weigh in on sightings

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  613 words  |  Brenda Moya

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Summer is upon us and people are spending more time outdoors near lakes and streams. Some locals are taking to social media to report seeing more snakes than usual around the water. 6 News spoke with some snake experts about whether there's any truth to that. Is the population of some snakes actually growing? "Um, not necessarily,” says Raystown Lake Park Ranger Jenna Conner. “We have seen posts on social media, and I think that's where a lot of these things pick up traction. [Read More]

Johnstown community remembers Freight Station owner Lance Ross

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  475 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

The community is rallying in remembrance of the late Lance Ross, owner of the iconic Freight Station Bar and a well-known figure in our community. We spoke with his daughter about his recent passing. “I would just really like him to be remembered as the fun, amazing guy that he was," said Brittany Wolfhope, daughter of Lance Ross. "I mean, anytime he would go to a party, he was every kids best friend. [Read More]

Monday Health Minute December 12, 2022

 Posted on June 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

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