Scranton police officer shot

 Posted on April 17, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  628 words  |  Brenda Moya

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — State Police say charges have been filed in a shooting investigation that injured a Scranton police officer. Late Thursday evening, PSP announced charges against Jeremiah Cleveland, 19, of Mayfield. PSP says subsequent investigations revealed that the suspect, in the company of Cleveland, was responsible for the shots fired incidents in the Hill Section and South Scranton. Cleveland is charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, carrying a firearm without a license, recklessly endangering another person and criminal use of a communication facility. [Read More]

Steelers select Washington OT Troy Fautanu in first round of 2024 NFL Draft

 Posted on April 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  214 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

The 2024 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday night in Detroit with well over 150,000 football fans in attendance. The Pittsburgh Steelers had the 20th overall selection in the first-round of this year's draft, and selected University of Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu. "Excited to have him as a member of this organization," said General Manager Omar Khan. "We spent a great deal of time with him. We met with Troy at the Combine. [Read More]

'It's been a dream:' Somerset distillery opens for sales, tasting after years of planning & construc

 Posted on April 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  381 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Whiskey lovers – listen up! After years of anticipation, the Ponfeigh Distillery is officially open. The founder of the Ponfeigh Distillery says that there is a strong history of whiskey in Somerset County, and he plans to bring that back with this distillery. For the past 15 years, Maximilian Merrill focused on not only crafting whiskey, but opening his own distillery in Somerset County. “I just sort of learned all the whiskey heritage that we lost in Somerset County, and it’s always been a dream for about 15 years to bring back that heritage that the county lost. [Read More]

Buffalo Wild Wings announces all-you-can-eat boneless wings, fries deal

 Posted on April 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  151 words  |  Christie Applegate

Buffalo Wild Wings announced an all-you-can-eat boneless wings and fries deal. According to USA Today,the company announced that customers can get endless boneless wings and fries for $19.99 every Monday and Wednesday for a limited time. Per the outlet, the deal is available at Buffalo Wild Wings locations nationwide from now to July 10. Per USA Today, the offer is only available to those dining in and the deal is limited to one person per order. [Read More]

PHOTOS: Israeli war with Hamas

 Posted on April 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  23 words  |  Delta Gatti

PHOTOS: Israeli war with Hamas

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Ricky Stenhouse could face NASCAR suspension after throwing punch at Kyle Busch

 Posted on April 16, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  653 words  |  Delta Gatti

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a right hook at Kyle Busch, and suddenly, an otherwise boring All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway had NASCAR fans buzzing heading into next weekend's marquee Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. Busch had wrecked Stenhouse on the second lap of the $1 million race Sunday night in a move that looked like retaliation for how Stenhouse had raced him earlier. Stenhouse drove his damaged Chevrolet to Busch's pit stall and parked it, and with no way to get out of the track while the race was going on, stewed in street clothes for hours until Busch arrived at his hauler. [Read More]

Seven Years Behind Bars

 Posted on April 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  336 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

ALTOONA, Pa — A 20-year murder case is resurfacing after Kenneth Leighty has served almost seven years behind bars for the murder of Sherry Leighty. In 2013, 14 years after Sherry Leighty disappeared, her father-in-law confessed to killing her. Kenneth Leighty was sentenced seven to 14 years after being charged with homicide. Sherry Leighty was 23 years old at the time she disappeared. She would be celebrating her 43 birthday this month. [Read More]

Trump continues attacks on NY District Attorney

 Posted on April 16, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  578 words  |  Delta Gatti

WASHINGTON (TND) — Another day has passed and – despite the former president's weekend prediction – Donald Trump has yet to be indicted. There may be another witness the grand jury is waiting to hear from, or there could be complications with the case – which centers on whether he violated campaign finance laws by making hush money payments to porn actor Stormy Daniels and playboy model Karen McDougal. Either way, the political and legal worlds are watching closely to see what the fallout may be. [Read More]

'The Murph Challenge' honors fallen U.S. Navy SEAL each Memorial Day

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  708 words  |  Christie Applegate

WASHINGTON (TND) — An annual fundraiser not only challenges the minds and bodies of participants, it honors a U.S. Navy SEAL who was killed in the line of duty and raises funds for a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to children in need. "The Murph Challenge" is an intense CrossFit workout held every year on Memorial Day at various locations across the globe. It starts with a one-mile run, followed by 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, and topped off with another one-mile run -- all while wearing a 20-pound vest or body armor. [Read More]

Knights of Columbus in Hollidaysburg awarded Home Depot grant

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  130 words  |  Delta Gatti

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A Knights of Columbus meeting hall in Blair County is getting much needed upgrades, thanks to a business. The Home Depot Foundation awards “team depot” grants for renovation projects in communities throughout the country. The Knights of Columbus in Hollidaysburg received window replacements Monday for the first time in over a half century. "It's going to be the energy efficiency, it’s gonna be the aesthetic,” said Home Depot Altoona assistant manager Greg Huber. [Read More]