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We begin with breaking news out of Elk County. Three people are dead, after a house fire broke out along Massachusetts Avenue in Highland Township. State police say a 21-year-old woman, a 78-year-old woman, and a 76-year-old man were killed in the fire, and that a fourth occupant was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries. That person's condition is unknown. The cause of the fire is under investigation. | ABC 23 WATM TV
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We begin with breaking news out of Elk County. Three people are dead, after a house fire broke out along Massachusetts Avenue in Highland Township. State police say a 21-year-old woman, a 78-year-old woman, and a 76-year-old man were killed in the fire, and that a fourth occupant was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries. That person's condition is unknown. The cause of the fire is under investigation. | ABC 23 WATM TV
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We're following breaking news out of Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees says his office and Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a death investigation This, after a man is found dead near the Cambria/Blair County Line. Lees tells us a 48 year old man was found dead by his truck this morning near the intersection of Tipton Road and Lookout Mountain Road, near State Game Lands 1-58 in Reade Township. Lees says the man had a single gunshot wound to his leg. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday M
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We're following breaking news out of Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees says his office and Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a death investigation This, after a man is found dead near the Cambria/Blair County Line. Lees tells us a 48 year old man was found dead by his truck this morning near the intersection of Tipton Road and Lookout Mountain Road, near State Game Lands 1-58 in Reade Township. Lees says the man had a single gunshot wound to his leg. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday M
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In State news Governor Josh Shapiro served lunch today to the brave firefighters who responded to the arson attack at the Governors Mansion on Sunday. Were going to take a listen now, as Governor Shapiro thanks fire crews for quote protecting our Commonwealth "That fire could have consumed the entire home. Could have taken the lives of the people I love most in life. But it didn't because all of you left your homes. Left your families. And you ran toward danger to keep us safe and to protect our
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In State news Governor Josh Shapiro served lunch today to the brave firefighters who responded to the arson attack at the Governors Mansion on Sunday. Were going to take a listen now, as Governor Shapiro thanks fire crews for quote protecting our Commonwealth "That fire could have consumed the entire home. Could have taken the lives of the people I love most in life. But it didn't because all of you left your homes. Left your families. And you ran toward danger to keep us safe and to protect our
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Breaking news out of Centre County where prosecutors say they have more shocking allegations in what they term a child sex ring. The news coming after a fourth man was charged over the weekend in the case. Monday, the Centre County District Attorney's Office filing this motion to ammended the criminal complaint against Samuel Friday saying they plan to file more criminal charges against him. Among the new allegations that Friday raped a juvenile female when she was pregnant, that he had sex with
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Breaking news out of Centre County where prosecutors say they have more shocking allegations in what they term a child sex ring. The news coming after a fourth man was charged over the weekend in the case. Monday, the Centre County District Attorney's Office filing this motion to ammended the criminal complaint against Samuel Friday saying they plan to file more criminal charges against him. Among the new allegations that Friday raped a juvenile female when she was pregnant, that he had sex with
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A school bus from Elk County and a box truck collided this morning along Bennetts Valley Highway. Emergency officials say the crash happened just after 8 am in Kerzey and there were 13 students from the Saint Mary's Area School District all on board. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. We spoke with Saint Marys Superintendent Harley Ramsey, who says all parents were notified about the crash and all students were able to return to class today. | ABC 23 WATM TV
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A school bus from Elk County and a box truck collided this morning along Bennetts Valley Highway. Emergency officials say the crash happened just after 8 am in Kerzey and there were 13 students from the Saint Mary's Area School District all on board. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. We spoke with Saint Marys Superintendent Harley Ramsey, who says all parents were notified about the crash and all students were able to return to class today. | ABC 23 WATM TV
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Three new cases of Chickenpox are being confirmed at a University in Centre County. Health officials say students and staff that were in Mifflin Hall February 17th through the 24th, or the Thomas Building on Feburary 20th between 1 and 3pm, may have been exposed to the virus. Individuals who have already had the virus or two doses of the Varicella Vaccine are considered protected. The University urges those displaying symptoms of Chickenpox to isolate immediately and contact University Health se
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Three new cases of Chickenpox are being confirmed at a University in Centre County. Health officials say students and staff that were in Mifflin Hall February 17th through the 24th, or the Thomas Building on Feburary 20th between 1 and 3pm, may have been exposed to the virus. Individuals who have already had the virus or two doses of the Varicella Vaccine are considered protected. The University urges those displaying symptoms of Chickenpox to isolate immediately and contact University Health se
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A Blair County Water Rescue turned into a recovery mission late last night in Tyrone. We're learning the body of a 63 year old woman was recovered from the Little Juniata River just before 11 pm. Authorities say the woman fell into the river near the corner of 9th Street and Hunter Avenue. Her body was later recovered near the Plummers Hollow Road Bridge and Birmingham Pike. It's unclear how the woman ended up in the river. Her identity is being witheld at this time an autopsy is scheduled for t
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During a status conference Wednesday morning, prosecutors for the state attorney general's office announced that they plan to file additional charges against suspended DuBois city manager Herm Suplizio. We attended the hearing where the judge asked the AG's office to file the new charges within the next 15 days. Suplizio was arrested and charged earlier this year following an investigation into allegations of theft and corruption. Authorities say Suplizio is accused of embezzling over $600,000 f
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Authorities in Juniata County say 16 people were displaced Wednesday evening following an apartment fire in McAlisterville. Officials with the Mifflintown Hose Company #1 say multiple area fire departments were dispatched to the blaze after 5 p.m. Authorities say one person was transported to nearby Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital for evaluation. Fire crews also rescued a Rottweiler from the second story of the building. The dog, named Karma, was taken to a nearby veterinary clinic and is expected
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Fire Officials in Reynoldsville are asking for the public's help after the community skating rink was damaged on Christmas Eve. Authorities say two individuals believed to be teenage boys allegedly caused damage by breaking and throwing ice across the rink. The incident was captured on more than ten minutes of security footage from the Volunteer Fire Station. Members of the Fire Department help manage the public skating rink. Anyone with information is asked to contact local officials. | ABC 23
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Authorities with the Patton Township Police Department say they are investigating an alleged act of vandalism that occurred earlier this week at the Starbucks location on North Atherton Street. Police say officers were dispatched early Tuesday morning for a report of criminal mischief at the coffee chain. Authorities say officers discovered spray paint on the outside of the building, as well as damage to a window and a shattered glass front door. Police say nearby surveillance video reportedly s
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The Centre County Coroner’s Office has identified the three people killed in a Christmas Day crash in Howard Township among the victims, a 10 year old boy. Authorities say 37 year old Diana Lyons, 33 year old Richard Harriott, and a 10 year old boy all from Lock Haven died from blunt force trauma. State Police say the crash happened Christmas Afternoon on North Eagle Valley Road when two vehicles collided head on. Three others were injured, including two who were flown to the hospital. The crash
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The victim in Saturday's fatal crash in Paint Township has been identified, state police said. According to a press release, Aubrey Horner, 37, was riding in the backseat of the convertible traveling south on Horn Road just before 10 a.m. State police said the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. The press release states that Horner and a front seat passenger were not wearing their seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle. According to state police, the driver and the ot
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A new petition is gaining traction to save WPSU, Penn State’s long running Public TV and Radio Station, from shutting down. The petition, titled “save WPSU stop the budget cuts and keep our station alive” calls on Penn State and State leaders to restore funding, keep the station open, and work with the community on long term solutions. This comes after the University turned down a takeover offer from WHYY and announced plans to shut down WPSU within a year. Supporters say WPSU reaches hundreds o
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Logan Township Police say officers and emergency medical crews were called for a drowning just before 9 on the 2100 Block of 21st Street. They say the boy was pulled from the pool by neighbors after they say he bypassed a lock system at the home. They say 911 was immediately called and the boy was taken to UPMC Altoona where he was pronounced dead. Logan Township Police along with the Blair County Coroner's office are investigating. | ABC 23 WATM TV
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Investigators with the Centre County coroner's office are identifying the victim of Thursday's early morning fatal crash on Interstate 80. Officials say 64-year-old Douglas Huling was pronounced dead after being ejected from his pickup truck near the 151 eastbound mile marker. Authorities say the vehicle had reportedly crashed into the median, just after 7 a.m. According to the county coroner's office, an autopsy is scheduled for Saturday. State police are continuing to investigate the cause of
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Earlier this Morning Brookville High School was evacuated after an alleged bomb threat note was found in the hallway. Borough Police tell have indentified a couple of persons of interest but no charges have been filed. School District Officials confirmed that students and staff were relocated to Hickory Grove Elementary before being sent home early. The district says Pinecreek and Northside Schools remained open while police continued to investigate the incident at the High School. We reached ou
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A three year legal battle continues in Federal court in a lawsuit against Penn State filed by a former University employee Who says he was fired after seeking a religious exemption from COVID-19 testing in 2022. Early 2022 as part of its Covid tracking program Penn State is requesting Covid testing for all employees. But University, Multi Media Specialist Zachary Rackovan, a Blair County resident is working from home has been since 2016 and says despite that the University still wants him tested
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The federal case against former DuBois city manager Herm Suplizio has been delayed another month. Suplizio’s legal troubles began a year ago with his arrest on state charges for fraud and theft of public monies. Those were later withdrawn so the federal cases could play out. Pre-trial motions were due this week, but Suplizio’s defense team asked for a third extension. In court documents, his team says, “the government provided voluminous discovery to the defendant.” His defense says they needed
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The US Supreme Court has ended Affirmative Action in the college admission process. Based on recent polling, most americans support that decision. A CBS News and You-Gov poll from this month found 70 percent of Americans think the Supreme Court should rule that colleges can't consider race in admissions. In another poll by PEW Research center, about 50 percent of US adults say they disapprove of selective colleges and universities taking race and ethnicity into account in order to increase diver
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A federal lawsuit stemming from allegations a Centre County contractor illegally diverted employee pension money Is still ongoing with the presiding judge issuing a new order this week on evidence issues. After Glenn O. Hawbaker Incorporated pleaded no contest to four counts of theft ,filed by the State Attorney General,and paid more than twenty million dollars in restitution in 2021, a group of former employees filed suit in Federal Court, now there's questions whether a 2015 Federal Department
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We begin tonight with tragedy at a Penn State University branch campus. A stabbing and shooting left three people injured early Sunday Morning. The Lackawanna County Communications Center says officers responded for reports of a stabbing in the 100 block of University Drive in Scranton which is the off campus housing complex at the Penn State branch. The director of strategic communications says they will be increasing their security on campus. The three victims were not Penn State Scranton stud
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Local cable company Breezeline is reportedly "scaling back" some of its operations. While details are limited at this time, 6 News is hearing that dozens could be losing their jobs, with the Johnstown area being greatly affected, according to sources close to the situation. Breezeline would not specifically confirm any details and a spokesperson issued the following statement. "Like any business, we must from time to time analyze our workforce and make organizational decisions that we believe ar
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Police say 54 year old Christopher Morelli, who works as the managing editor for the Centre County Gazette Newspaper, sent the messages to an undercover FBI agent starting in 2022. Police say Morelli continued to send the messages as recently as this month. In the messages, police say that Morelli acknowledged the girl’s age, asked for photographs and expressed interest in meeting up for sex. Gazette General Manager Tiara Snare said that Morelli has been placed on indefinite suspension. Morelli
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Police say a child was flown to the hospital with serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash in Centre County Saturday Afternoon. Officials with the Spring Township Police Department say their crews were called to the 800 block of Pleasant View Blvd. Around 3 p.m. Saturday for reports of a crash involving four vehicles. Police say that in one of the vehicles was an adult female driver and 12-year-old passenger. They say an investigation revealed that 25-year-old Esmanbek Umarov was attempting
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A Centre County home was destroyed overnight after a fire ripped through the single-family structure. Emergency officials say the fire began just after 4:45 Monday morning, along the 400 block of State Street in Sandy Ridge, near Philipsburg. Mountain Top Fire Department Chief Tim Sharpless says five people were in the house when the blaze started, and all were able to self-evacuate before first responders arrived. He says the fire began in the garage of the home, and strong winds blew the fire
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Authorities have confirmed that one person was killed and three others were injured, including two sheriff's deputies, after a tri-axle truck collided with an SUV along Route 22 westbound in Ebensburg. Officials say the crash occurred just after noon when the tri-axle struck an SUV that was turning onto the highway from South Center Street, near the Unimart intersection. Authorities say the tri-axle then struck a sheriff's deputy vehicle that was in the opposite left-hand turn lane. Investigator
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Emergency officials say crews were dispatched to a garage fire in Elk County Saturday afternoon, sparked by an unknown type of explosion. 6 News was at the scene and spoke with the incident commander. Jay Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brandon Kawolski tells us there were no injuries or deaths. However, there has been a lot of damage to the garage. Kawolski says they got the call about an explosion at "about a quarter to" 2pm. This happened on Pine Avenue in Jay Township, just off the
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And a new contract is now approved for Johnstown Police Officers. New Police Chief Mark Britton says he believes the deal will make an impact on both the department and the community. Brock Owens has more from the Police Chief about what effects the contract could have as the department looks to move forward. According to Johnstown Police Chief Mark Britton this contract has been in negotiations for about 10 months And the contract does give officers in the city a significant pay raise. Britton
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