UPDATE |Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has identified the man whose body was found in a Cambria County pond over the weekend.
Authorities say the body of 64-year-old Barry Buriani was reportedly found in a pond along Frankstown Road, in Croyle Township, Saturday afternoon.
Officials say Buriani was allegedly found submerged in approximately seven feet of water.
Authorities say foul play is not suspected, however, his death remains under investigation by state police.
WASHINGTON (TND) — Haim Saban, the media mogul behind Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, criticized President Joe Biden’s pledge to condition military aid for Israel in an email shared by Axios reporter Barak Ravid on Thursday.
Saban, who is a major Democratic PArty donor, argued the U.S.’s restriction was a “bad,,,bad,,,bad,,,decision, on all levels.”
Even beyond Israel,this sends a terrible message to our allies in the region ,and beyond,that, we can flip from doing the right ting [sic] to bending to political pressure,” he wrote.
Westmoreland County, PA — State police say a Westmoreland County man was arrested early Tuesday morning after troopers responded to a domestic disturbance and learned that the man had reportedly stabbed his own mother while she was sleeping.
Troopers say Kort Noel Eckman, 45, of Hunker, Pa, was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other related offenses.
Police say just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, troopers were dispatched to a residence along the 600 block of Armbrust-Hecla Road in Mount Pleasant Township for an active domestic situation.
PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — One western Pennsylvania community is devastated after a 9-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday.
On Thursday night, hundreds in the East Ken Manor community came together to remember their late neighbor, 9-year-old Azuree Charles.
“He was honestly a super nice person, and I can’t believe someone would do that to him,” one of his friends said.
The news also hit Azuree's 3rd grade teacher especially hard.
“He was the most innocent, sweet, kind and carrying child that I have ever met.
UPDATE | Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has identified the victim of Friday morning's coal truck crash along Route 56, near Windber Stadium.
Lees says 35-year-old Justin Robine was transported to Conemaugh Hospital after crashing his tri-axle into a tree, just before 5 a.m., and being ejected from the vehicle.
Officials say he was pronounced dead in the ICU around 11 a.m. Friday.
The coroner's office has determined his cause of death as a head injury due to blunt force trauma.
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — In our latest segment of Road Trippin’, the Eagle Ironworks at Curtin Village stands on the site of an Iron Furnace that was created by Roland Curtin and an associate in 1810.
The Eagle Ironworks was one of 20 iron furnaces operating in Centre County during the peak of iron making.
The mansion was also home to Roland Curtain’s son, Andrew Curtin, who was the governor of Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State forward and two-time All-Big Ten first-team selection Lamar Stevens has received an invitation to participate in the 2020 NBA Draft Combine. Approximately 100 players were on the list of invitees with dates and details for the annual event to be determined. The 2020 NBA Draft was moved from its traditional June date to Thursday, Oct. 15.
“I’ve been blessed to be able to play this great game and grateful for the support of so many people, especially my family and coaches,” said Lamar Stevens.
The Johnstown Area Heritage Association hosted their 2nd annual Sundaes with Santa event on Sunday.
Scores of kids along with their parents had the opportunity to enjoy some festive ice cream sundaes courtesy of Galliker’s along with a chat with Santa and some seasonal crafts inside of the heritage center.
But most importantly the kids were able to see inside of the Johnstown Children’s Museum as a part of this unique experience.
DUBOIS - Two days after residents and guests of the Treasure Lake Ski Lodge were angered to learn the business was closing, the board of the property owners association has cited its reasons for ending the lease agreement with the ski lodge's operator, George Moore Enterprises.
George Moore Enterprises had been running the ski lodge for the past 16 years.
The board specified several reasons for ending the lease agreement, including:
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Tuesday was a "bittersweet” day for the staff and patrons of the Altoona Public Library as they hosted a birthday and goodbye celebration for two "furry members" of their staff.
For the past several years, the library has housed two ferrets.
Last week, one of the ferrets, “Draco,” was diagnosed with some significant health issues.
The staff made the difficult decision to retire her and her friend “Juniper” to the Wall-to-Wall Ferret Sanctuary in Hollidaysburg, where they will receive the care they need to live the rest of their lives comfortably.