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Philipsburg man accused of child abuse after toddler found 'face down' in bathtub

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) Authorities say a Philipsburg man is behind bars following an investigation into suspected child abuse over the weekend. Investigators say on Saturday, Feb. 11, troopers were dispatched to a residence in Chester Hill Borough for a report of a 1-year-old child who was found "face down" in a bathtub.

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

Family, friends gather to remember 10-year-old boy who died after being pulled from Stonycreek River

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday evening for the 10-year-old boy that accidentally drowned in the Stonycreek River this past weekend. Dozens of people showed up to remember Dakota Locher after authorities say he reportedly fell into the river trying to retrieve a lost toy.

Former IT employee sentenced to 23 months for sexually assaulting Bedford student

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) Authorities with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General say a former Bedford County school IT employee has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a student. Officials say Jarrod Clapper was sentenced to serve 7 to 23 months in prison for sexually assaulting a student at the Bedford Area High School.

Inmate at SCI Houtzdale charged in connection to 2022 fatal shooting, crash in Moxham

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) Johnstown police have filed homicide charges against an inmate at SCI Houtzdale in connection to a 2022 fatal shooting and car crash in Moxham. Police say 21-year-old Gary Hill has been charged in connection to the death of 42-year-old Timothy Harrison.