Philadelphia sheriff accused of trying to double her salary to $285K by using money meant to hire de
Posted on April 18, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA (TND) — Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal appeared before her city council at a budget hearing last week asking for nearly $2 million for her department, saying it was understaffed and underfunded.
But according to The Philadelphia Inquirer, city finance records and an internal memo from the sheriff's office obtained by the publication show that Bilal already took hundreds of thousands in funds meant to hire more uniformed staff and instead used it to raise salaries in her office heavily.
[Read More]Punxsutawney man charged with rape and supplying alcohol to a minor in Clearfield County
Posted on April 18, 2024
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Authorities say a Punxsutawney man has been charged after he allegedly raped a girl in Clearfield County early last month.
According to a probable-cause affidavit, 22-year-old Hunter Vroman, of Park Avenue, reportedly supplied alcohol to a 15-year-old girl on June 1 at a residence along South 3rd Street in Clearfield Borough.
Vroman is accused of then sexually assaulting the girl.
After the incident, according to the affidavit, bruises were seen on the girl’s body.
[Read More]Rafters located after search on West Branch of Susquehanna River in Clearfield County
Posted on April 18, 2024
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A father and his two children had to be flown to safety Monday after they left for a rafting trip on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River on Sunday afternoon but never arrived at their destination.
Authorities said a 43-year-old man and his two children began their recreational rafting trip at Rolling Stone Road and were supposed to make it to Karthaus before dark.
[Read More]Southmont celebrates 47th annual jubilee
Posted on April 18, 2024
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SOUTHMONT, Pa. (WJAC) — The 47th annual Southmont Volunteer Fire Company Jubilee held its annual parade Thursday.
The event began at the Westmont Elementary School and made its way to the jubilee grounds on State Street.
Each year, people line the streets for the parade and then head to the festival grounds for entertainment, food and rides.
This is a special year for Southmont, as the borough celebrates its centennial.
[Read More]Woman killed in double stabbing in downtown Pittsburgh
Posted on April 18, 2024
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PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — UPDATE: Police say one of the two women stabbed at a bus stop in downtown Pittsburgh has died.
According to WPXI, the woman died after being taken to the hospital for treatment. Police at the scene say the woman was stabbed in the neck while speaking to an officer. The second woman's condition is unknown at this time. Police have confirmed to WPXI that the second woman attacked was wearing a hijab.
[Read More]Former 'Southern Charm' star Kathryn Dennis arrested for DUI after 3-car crash
Posted on April 17, 2024
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GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCIV) — Kathryn Dennis, a former star on the reality TV show "Southern Charm," was arrested Monday night for driving under the influence, according to an incident report from the Goose Creek Police Department. Dennis was one of several involved in a three-car crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 and Stephanie Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they noticed Dennis appeared impaired, presenting with the odor of alcohol emanating from her person and glossy eyes.
[Read More]Johnstown Walmart closing in response to Saturday's protests, other stores follow
Posted on April 17, 2024
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RICHLAND, Pa (WJAC) — Employees with the Johnstown Walmart, located in Richland Township, confirmed to 6 News that the store will be closing Saturday at noon, in response to the scheduled protests downtown.
The store closing is a precautionary measure, store associates added.
Our 6 News crew confirmed that most of the Richland Town Center Plaza is now closed.
The only stores that were observed as still operational are the Dollar Tree and Five Guys restaurant.
[Read More]Man charged for fatally striking PSU student with car released from jail
Posted on April 17, 2024
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Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say the man charged for killing a Penn State student with his car last month has reportedly been released from jail, despite having a $3 million bond.
Police charged 20-year-old Ahmed Alqubaisi with homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter after he struck and killed a fellow international student while she was jogging on the sidewalk.
Police say witnesses told officers that Alqubaisi allegedly made a sudden, sharp turn onto the sidewalk after driving at a high-rate of speed down East Park Ave, on the night of Sept.
[Read More]New Johnstown KFC to open doors day after Christmas
Posted on April 17, 2024
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RICHLAND TWP, Pa. (WJAC) — The Kentucky Fried Chicken fast-food chain is set to open a restaurant in Johnstown this week.
On Sunday, the restaurant held a soft opening to get the team ready for the business set to come in after Christmas.
The new KFC is located on Scalp Avenue where Hometown Bar and Grille was located before closing its doors earlier this year.
Officials with the restaurant said the business will open to the public at 10:30 a.
[Read More]Nikki Haley suggests changing the retirement age
Posted on April 17, 2024
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COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa (TND) — Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, now a Republican presidential candidate, suggested changing the retirement age and other entitlement reformations during a recent town hall in Iowa.
Social Security and Medicare benefits, and the retirement age necessary to receive those benefits, have been controversial political topics as the U.S. heads toward the 2024 presidential election.
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump both apparently support the programs.
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