Nanty Glo Park and Pool reopens after potential safety concerns last summer
NANTY GLO- Nanty Glo Park and Pool reopened last weekend for the first time since last summer. The pool was forcefully shut down after allegations of possible safety issues came up in July. "We're tickled to death to have the pool reopened," said Frank Kaschalk president, of the Nanty Glo Municipal Authority.
In July 2016, a notice was stamped on the front gate, with padlocks locking everyone out. After a thorough investigation by the Department of Health, officials said the pool would remain closed until all recommendations were complete.
Nikki Haley suggests changing the retirement age
COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa (TND) — Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, now a Republican presidential candidate, suggested changing the retirement age and other entitlement reformations during a recent town hall in Iowa.
Social Security and Medicare benefits, and the retirement age necessary to receive those benefits, have been controversial political topics as the U.S. heads toward the 2024 presidential election.
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump both apparently support the programs.
School counselor nabbed for sexual misconduct, giving liquor to student: Police
REDMOND, Wash. (KOMO) — A Redmond High School counselor has been arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student, the Redmond Police Department announced in a news release Friday.
The RPD said 35-year-old Derik Detweiler, of Kenmore, was taken into custody without incident in Cody, Wyoming, on Thursday. Detweiler will remain in custody until he is extradited back to Washington.
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Detweiler with communication with a minor for immoral purposes, sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree and supplying liquor to a minor.
Most serious charges withdrawn against Clearfield official accused of stealing sign
Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — A newly elected Clearfield County official accused of stealing a campaign sign belonging to one of his political opponents has reportedly entered a guilty plea in the case, according to online court records.
In November, Timothy Winters was elected to the Clearfield County Board of Commissioners.
Then, he was charged following an investigation into accusations that he allegedly stole a “Vote Mary Tatum Commissioner” sign from outside of the Hyde Volunteer Fire Company.
One person injured after vehicle crashes into Blair Co. Five Below
Protesters arrested at Portland State University in court on trespass, other charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Dozens of protesters who were arrested in connection with the pro-Palestinian protests at Portland State University made their first court appearances Friday, many of them pleading not guilty to criminal trespass and an array of other charges.
Police arrested 30 people Thursday as officers in riot gear cleared protesters who had staged an occupation inside the school’s Millar Library. Seven of those arrested were PSU students.
Salvage crews expand Port of Baltimore limited access channel, allowing wider ship access
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Along with theremoval of the M/V Dali, salvage crews have expanded the Port of Baltimore limited access channel to a width of 400 feet and a depth of 50 feet on May 20, allowing for the transit of all deep-draft commercial vessels calling on the Port of Baltimore according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The M/V Dali was refloated one week after precision cutting was used to remove the section of steel truss pinning it down.
Snakes being collected during annual rattlesnake roundup
NOXEN, Pa. (AP) -- Snake hunters have been collecting serpents for fun and prizes -- and to help out a Pennsylvania town's local fire department -- as part of the annual rattlesnake roundup.
The event in Noxen in northeastern Pennsylvania's Wyoming County is the fire department's biggest fundraiser and also aims to teach attendees about snakes, which are later returned to their natural habitat.
Fire chief Lew Hackling said prizes are awarded for largest snake, biggest rattle and other things.
Staff of Old Bedford Village trying to 'keep history alive'
BEDFORD CO, Pa (WJAC) — For those who have been cooped up and are looking to get away for a little staycation, there are a lot of great places to visit in our neck of the woods.
At the Old Bedford Village, they are making changes for the current times, but the history is still a walk in the park to see.
“We always say that little bridge they come across is our ‘back in time bridge’, and that’s because you’re now in the 17-1800’s.
Cambria County nun, teacher tragically killed in car crash en route to religious retreat
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials say a Cambria County nun was killed in a crash over the weekend.
Catholic church officials say they are mourning the loss of Sister Augustine Marie Molnar.
According to the Diocese of Scranton, the 43-year-old was killed Saturday in a head-on crash on Route 183 in Jefferson Township, Berks County.
They report she was headed to Reading for an annual religious retreat.
Sister Augustine Marie was a middle school religious teacher at All Saints Catholic School in Cresson, according to the National Catholic Register.