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Thomas Automotive high school football team of the week: Tussey Mountain Titans

JOHNSTOWN — The Tussey Mountain Titans are the Thomas Automotive team of the week. The Titans squeezed out a 14-12 win against Juniata Valley on Friday, September 27. Tussey Mountain's Jarred Sipes and Kaden Lucko each rushed for a touchdown. The Titans' defense allowed just 155 total yards. Coach Anthony Sottasante has led his team to a perfect 6-0 record this season. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ5aWu7u7zZ5mra2jqLK6ecyorKeskZ67bsDIrZinq1%2BptbC5wKxkmq2kpLqwwMivnGagmZy1br%2FCoaaopF2bvLDAwZqjpWWkmq6uec6fZK2glWLEprHKZquuq6Oaxm65zq6lrZmZo3q1tdOapaw%3D

Clearfield man facing multiple charges for abusing 3-month-old infant

CLEARFIELD, Pa (WJAC) — A 24-year-old Clearfield man is facing child abuse charges after multiple fractures were discovered on a 3-month-old infant, according to Lawrence Township police. Police say that Children and Youth Services (CYS) reported the incident to officers after faculty members at Penn Highlands Pediatrics in Clearfield noticed multiple leg fractures on the infant. The incident reportedly occurred on Dec. 6 at a home along the 1100 block of Willow Drive in Clearfield.

Each generation has to 'earn' freedom, Biden says in solemn Memorial Day remarks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day with a pledge that the country would continue the work of the nation's fallen toward creating a more perfect union, "for which they lived, and for which they died for." Delivering remarks at a solemn remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Biden said each generation must ensure the sacrifice of the country's service members is not in vain. “Freedom has never been guaranteed,” Biden said under gray skies in the memorial amphitheater.

Historians recall Hitler's foiled attack on Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) – When the United States entered World War II in late 1941, Altoona became an important part of the war efforts. It was so important, one of the most infamous historical figures plotted against the city. "To strike at the Pennsylvania railroad and specifically, whether it be the Juniata Shops or the Horseshoe Curve, really would have hindered America's ability to move troops, move materials, and natural resources that were necessary,” said Jared Frederick, a local historian.

Jury selected in Hunter Biden's firearm case; opening statements begin Tuesday

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A jury was seated Monday in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, after prospective panelists were questioned about their thoughts on gun rights and drug addiction while the first lady watched from the front row of the courtroom. Opening statements were set to begin Tuesday after the jurors — six men and six women plus four women serving as alternates — were instructed by Judge Maryellen Noreika not to talk or read about the case.

Louisiana set to classify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two abortion-inducing drugs could soon be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances in Louisiana under a first-of-its-kind bill that received final legislative passage Thursday and is expected to be signed into law by the governor. Supporters of the reclassification of mifepristone and misoprostol, commonly known as "abortion pills," say it would protect expectant mothers from coerced abortions. Numerous doctors, meanwhile, have said it will make it harder for them to prescribe the medicines that they use for other important reproductive health care needs, and could delay treatment.

Students no longer members of PA Catholic school after racist video

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Catholic high school in Philadelphia says students responsible for a racist video that showed teenage white girls in blackface are “no longer members of this school community.” The video circulated on social media and sparked a protest a week ago at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls. The protesters included parents of two former students who told The Philadelphia Inquirer their children faced a hostile and unwelcoming climate because they were Black.

Bank lays off 270 Cincinnati workers with no warning

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Roughly 270 people are losing their jobs working remotely in Cincinnati for an international bank's call center. One woman told WKRC there was no notice at all. Tammy Williams' routine morning was completely changed by lunchtime on Tuesday. Her job of eight years was gone without a warning. There was no sign of respect, integrity, or even just caring about other people shown by Barclays," said Williams.Williams said she started working for Barclays when it opened its call center in Hamilton back in 2016.

Blair County crews called to 3-alarm fire in Frankstown Township

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Blair County crews were called to battle a three-alarm fire Friday evening, around 5:15 P.M. in Frankstown Township. Emergency officials say the fully-involved structure fire was reported at 139 Frankstown Sportsman Road. Three people were inside the home at the time of the fire but were able to get out by the time firefighters arrived. A fire marshal was called to the scene. According to Fire Chief Keith Dennisestep of the Geeseytown Community Fire Company, the house is a total loss.