Naked man running through aisle forces plane to turn around mid-flight

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  182 words  |  Christie Applegate

MELBOURNE, Australia (TND) — Passengers on a Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Melbourne got quite the show when a naked man ran down the aisle mid-flight forcing the plane to turn around. Australian Federal Police told The Independent that the "disruptive passenger" on the domestic flight knocked down a flight attendant before being tackled by another passenger. A Virgin Australia spokesperson said that police met the aircraft on arrival in Perth and the guest was offloaded after the incident. [Read More]

Philipsburg couple charged in child sex abuse case; man tried to blame victim, PSP says

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  248 words  |  Delta Gatti

Philipsburg, PA — Authorities say a Philipsburg man has been charged for allegedly sexually abusing a girl since she was 4 years old. State police charged Michael Lutz, 47, on Tuesday with several sex crimes after receiving a tip from the girl’s teacher. Nicole Lutz, 42, was also charged with intimidation and endangering the welfare of children in the case. According to a probable-cause affidavit, the girl, now 10, told investigators during a forensic interview that Michael Lutz had sexually assaulted her several times, starting when she was 4 years old until the current school year. [Read More]

The Meadows opens new frozen custard franchise in Australia

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  111 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA – The Meadows Original Frozen Custard said in a news release Wednesday that it has opened a new franchise in Canberra, ACT, Australia. It is the first international location the franchise has opened. “We were overwhelmed with positive comments and a warm reception to the brand’s first international location,” said Steven Gardner, President and CEO of The Meadows Franchise Systems, Inc. “We couldn’t be happier to have a presence in Canberra. [Read More]

The Three Little Dwarfs - Hard Rock, Coco and Joe

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

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Wal-Mart adding winery to Richland Township store

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  260 words  |  Christie Applegate

CURWENSVILLE - A Clearfield County winery that's teamed up with a retail giant will soon be making its way to Cambria County. Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery will be opening a store inside Wal-Mart in Johnstown, Richland Township. Owner Kenn Starr said he learned the art of making wine by his father's side in 1952. Over the past three years, his small winery nestled in the town of Curwensville on Bailey Road has been expanding into the large retailer. [Read More]

Man killed by US marshals near WVU was wanted for shooting Virginia officer

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  138 words  |  Brenda Moya

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (WJAC) — Authorities have identified the man killed by a U.S. Marshals Service officer near West Virginia University. According to NBC affiliate WSAZ, 25-year-old Donquale Gray was wanted by federal authorities for allegedly shooting and wounding an officer in Virginia. Virginia State Police issued a wanted person alert in mid-February asking for the public's help in locating Gray after a Bluefield officer was shot during a traffic stop. [Read More]

New 35-bed Family Shelter opens in Altoona

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  303 words  |  Brenda Moya

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Hundreds of people in Blair County are searching for a place to call home and a bed to sleep in at night. That was the motivation for Family Services Incorporated to open up their new 35-bed family shelter. "With 230+ people on the by-name list -- the waiting list -- we knew that we needed a larger shelter. That's why we moved to a building where we could have 35 beds," [Read More]

Senate candidate Dave McCormick tours Somerset Co. manufacturing facility

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  66 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick made a stop in Somerset County Tuesday.

McCormick toured the Leiss Tool and Die facility to highlight the importance of American manufacturing and bringing jobs back to the commonwealth.

McCormick cites more training opportunities and opening up oil and natural gas drilling as keys to making this happen.

McCormick is running on the Republican ticket.

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Traffic resumes near Allegheny Tunnel following crash involving tractor-trailer

 Posted on June 8, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  105 words  |  Brenda Moya

UPDATE |PennDOT says the Allegheny Tunnel has since reopened following an earlier crash along the Turnpike involving a tractor-trailer. Authorities have not yet released details about what led to the crash or if there were any injuries. ORIGINAL | Emergency crews are on scene of a crash along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, near the Allegheny Tunnel. According to PennDOT's 511 alert page, the westbound tunnel traffic is stopped to allow the emergency crews to " [Read More]