Owner of unlicensed cannabis chain vows to appeal $15.2M fine

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  519 words  |  Christie Applegate

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHAM) — A chain of unlicensed cannabis stores in New York is being investigated after beingaccused of selling to underage customers. The owner faces a fine of $15.2 million. Several "I'm Stuck" cannabis shops are now closed, including one in Rochester -- which wasn't among the seven shut down by the state last summer. Owner David Tulley is accused of illegal cannabis sales and skirting cannabis regulations in several Upstate New York counties in the Finger Lakes region. [Read More]

Police again search New York home of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer: reports

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  325 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Authorities in New York once again searched the house of the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, according to multiple reports. Fox News reported New York State Police, as well as investigators from Suffolk County, were converged at the Massapequa Park home Monday. The media outlet noted law enforcement agents were seen in the driveway, with some wearing rubber gloves, as others carried white cardboard document boxes into the home. [Read More]

Scores & Highlights | 2023 High School Football Week 8

 Posted on May 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  270 words  |  Brenda Moya

Week 8 HS football matchupsFriday, October 13th(all kickoff times scheduled for 7 pm, unless otherwise noted) LHAC: Bellefonte 14 @ Bishop-McCort-Carroll 33 Bellwood-Antis 18 @ Penn Cambria 30 Bishop Guilfoyle 43 @ Chestnut Ridge 50 Central 42 @ Bedford 7 Clearfield 28 @ Richland 35 Huntingdon 7 @ Forest Hills 23 Penns Valley Area 35 @ Somerset 21 Tyrone 34 @ Central Cambria 12 Heritage: Conemaugh Township 6 @ Cambria Heights 41 [Read More]

Local job fair hopes to reconnect laid-off employees to new work

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  367 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The PA CareerLink system organized a job fair at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona Tuesday, hoping to connect workers and jobseekers. But their focus was assisting some of the 95 workers who were furloughed from Norfolk Southern just last month. "This job fair is in direct response to the layoffs that happened at Norfolk Southern,” said Gwen Fisher, site administrator for PA CareerLink’s Blair and Bedford counties. [Read More]

Man accused of robbing DoorDash driver in Altoona

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  114 words  |  Brenda Moya

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a man is behind bars in Blair County after he allegedly robbed a delivery driver earlier this week. Police say just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, 29-year-old Jesus Figueroa allegedly robbed a DoorDash driver on 7th Avenue in Altoona. The driver reported that he believed Figueroa had a knife during the robbery. After he was arrested, police say officers discovered that Figueroa was in possession of a black shard of metal that could have been displayed as a knife. [Read More]

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight postponed due to legendary boxer's health, Netflix says

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  398 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

The much-anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been postponed due to Tyson's health, Netflix announced Friday. "Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned," Netflix noted in a post shared on X. "Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks." Tyson suffered a medical episode on a plane from Miami to Los Angeles Monday. [Read More]

Penguins trade forward Teddy Blueger to Vegas

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  125 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday that they have traded forward Teddy Blueger to the Vegas Golden Knights for defenseman Peter DiLiberatore and a 2024 third-round draft pick. "We are grateful for everything that Teddy has done for this team and the organization over the past 10 years," said general manager Ron Hextall. "He was one of our most reliable penalty killers and a consummate professional. We wish him nothing but the best going forward. [Read More]

Pirates trade veteran catcher Austin Hedges to the Rangers

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  100 words  |  Christie Applegate

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — With less than an hour to go before the 2023 MLB trade deadline, multiple reports indicate that the Pittsburgh Pirates are trading veteran catcher Austin Hedges to the Texas Rangers. Hedges signed a one-year deal with the Pirates in the offseason. He has played in 65 games this year for Pittsburgh, recording 29 hits, one homerun and 14 RBIs, along with a batting average of .180. Hedges, who is in his 10th season in the majors, previously spent time with San Diego and Cleveland. [Read More]

Potters Mills project nearing completion

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  283 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — Despite road construction projects being slowed statewide due to PennDOT budget cutbacks, one large scale project in Centre County is finally nearing completion. The Route 322 project near Potters Mills has been extensive, one of the largest in Centre County history. After five years of planning and construction, at costs of more than $80 million, the good news for motorists is that PennDOT says they are only a few months away from completion. [Read More]