UPDATE | Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Route 56 reopened Monday night after being closed for several hours as crews cleaned up the scene of a cement truck rollover.
ORIGINAL | 911 officials in Somerset County say a truck driver was hospitalized Monday afternoon following a rollover crash on Route 56.
Authorities say the single-vehicle crash occurred just before 2 p.m. when a cement truck overturned.
Officials say the driver was transported to Conemaugh Hospital and the extent of the driver's injuries is unknown at this time.
SAN FRANCISCO (TND) — San Francisco officials on Saturday took down a flag from its city hall flown by some protesters during the Jan. 6, 2021 riots.
The city replaced the flag, which featured a pine tree with the motto “An Appeal to Heaven,” with an American flag. Jeff Cretan, a spokesperson for the San Francisco mayor's office, told The National Desk (TND) the decision stemmed from the "An Appeal to Heaven"
BALTIMORE — Slogging through the rain without several notable stars and with very little at stake, the Baltimore Ravens relied on a strong defensive performance to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-10 Sunday and finish the regular season riding a 12-game winning streak.
Baltimore’s first touchdown followed a fumble by Steelers rookie quarterback Devlin Hodges, who failed to generate any offense in a game that meant far more to Pittsburgh (8-8) than to the Ravens (14-2).
Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden to a one-year deal.
Golden was drafted by Arizona in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
He went on to play a couple of seasons for the New York Giants before returning for a second stint with the Cardinals.
Golden has played in 111 career games, recording 323 total tackles and 47 sacks.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — Penn State THON 2023 has kicked off. Thousands of people are packing themselves into the Bryce Jordan Center all weekend long, to support the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, benefitting children with cancer.
THON 2023’s off to a rockin’ start, to say the least. THON is a one-of-a-kind event where you really have to see and feel it, to believe the warmth and care everyone shares.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Two Penn State University fraternities lost their recognition on Saturday after what the university called "several violations of university rules."
Delta Upsilon lost its recognition until the end of the spring semester, and Lambda Phi lost its recognition until the end of the 2019 spring semester.
According to the university, this means both frats lost their recognition as a student organization, meaning they can't participate in Greek life activities and can't participate in events like homecoming and fundraising event THON.
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PHILIPSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Local artisans and business owners were given the chance to move some merchandise before the end of the busy holiday shopping season. Thieves Market in Philipsburg held its annual Pop-Up Shop on Saturday.
It may be too late to order presents online in time for Christmas because of supply chain issues. But one way to beat that: shop local.
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ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — The Logan Valley Mall in Altoona has reopened for business.
Mall officials say several stores resumed service on Friday.
New mall hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Officials also added that the children's play area will remain closed.
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Schuylkill County, PA — The Bald Eagle holds a symbolic place in American history, but what happens when an eagle is injured? Who makes sure they are nursed back to health?
The Bald Eagle soaring across the United States stands as the image of our freedom, but sometimes, these magnificent birds need help spreading their wings.
Red Creek Wildlife Center, in Schuylkill County, has been treating animals since 1991 and they have recently seen a rise in some patriotic patients.