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Cameron County winery celebrates grand opening

EMPORIUM, Pa. (WJAC) — A winery is celebrating its grand opening this weekend in Emporium, Cameron County. The Rich Valley Winery is on Route 120 downtown. The owners say they started beekeeping nearly 10 years ago but wanted to get into the wine business, too. They say they wanted to distance themselves from big wineries by offering products people want. "Pennsylvania Wine Land wants to become that new Finger Lakes,” said Ryan Magaro.

Gym memberships on the rise with New Year resolutions to 'get fit'

Johnstown, Pa — The gym might be a busier scene than typical in the coming days — as many make the new years resolution to ‘get fit’. Reports show improving finances, mental health, and fitness are among the most common new year resolutions Kelly Morgan, the owner of Morgainz Fitness in Cambria county says she is expecting an increase of members to join the gym as 2024 is right around the corner.

Miss America suspends CEO in email flap; more are on the way

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Miss America Organization suspended its CEO on Friday, less than 24 hours afterleaked emails surfaced showing him and others disparaging the appearance, intellect and sex lives of former Miss Americas. Sam Haskell said he will abide by the suspension, even while decrying the Huffington Post story on Thursday that publicized the emails as "unkind and untrue." "My mistake is a mistake of words," Haskell wrote in a statement issued Friday night, shortly after the board suspended him indefinitely while it investigates the situation.

PSP announce death of trooper

HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — Pennsylvania State Police on Thursday announced the death of Trooper Dung X. Martinez, who passed away after being hospitalized. Trooper Martinez, 57, was assigned to Troop T in the King of Prussia area. "Our department expresses deep sorrow for the sudden loss of a colleague and friend," said Colonel Evanchick. "We wish Trooper Martinez's family and friends comfort and peace during this difficult time and ask Pennsylvanians to keep them in their thoughts.

Starbucks stores spray painted with pro-Palestine, anti-Israel graffiti

ASHBURN, Va. (WJLA) — Loudoun County Sheriff’s officials are investigatinganti-Israel and pro-Palestine graffiti and property damage that occurred at four Starbucks stores in Ashburn overnight Monday. The outside of the stores were spray painted with various words and symbols, according to officials. The graffiti was removed or covered by store employees. Employees reported the incidents after arriving at work on Tuesday morning, officials said. Sheriff’s officials said they believe the incidents are related.

Grange Fair hosts annual 'Kids Day'; PSU teaches kids, families about healthy eating

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Monday was "Kids’ Day" at the 148th Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair. This year's "Miss Congeniality," Mackenzie Peters, and ambassador Haley Zeigler spent time doing arts and crafts with children. Zeigler is a 2021 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School and says she has been coming to the fair her entire life. She says she got involved with the fair queen competition because she looked up to past contestants.

Man found in trunk of car sent to auto auction

MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man was found in the trunk of a car that arrived to be sold at a Pennsylvania auto auction. Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Chief David Steffen said the man is being treated at a hospital and is expected to be released. He isn't identifying the man or the nature of the treatment or his injuries. Workers who were inspecting the vehicle found the man Thursday at the massive Manheim Auto Auction facility, about 90 miles (130 kilometers) west of Philadelphia.

Parents slam school board over 'sexual' incident between Texas first-graders: 'Shame on you all'

PLAINVIEW, Texas (CITC) — A community is outraged over a Texas school district's response to what they feel was a case of sexual assault among first-grade students. Parents allege that a female 6-year-old student in the Plainview Independent School District (Plainview ISD) was recorded on an iPad while being forced to perform a sexual act on a male classmate last month. Once the incident was reported, the video was reviewed with the assistance of local law enforcement and FBI.

Pennsylvania Football Writers release all-state selections

JOHNSTOWN — The Pennsylvania Football Writers announced their all-state teams for the six PIAA classifications. Here they are (local players are italicized): 6A PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ricky Ortega, QB, Coatesville COACH OF THE YEAR: Glen McNamee, Central Dauphin OFFENSE QUARTERBACK Ricky Ortega, Coatesville – 6-0, 195 senior Kyle McCord, St. Joseph’s Prep – 6-3, 210 junior Will Howard, Downingtown West – 6-4, 215 senior Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland – 5-10, 160 junior