SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Somerset man is accused of sexually assaulting a young girl for more than a decade starting in 2006, state police say.
According to charging documents filed by state police, 39-year-old Eric Burnsworth faces charges of child rape, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child.
Troopers say they received a referral from Children and Youth Services in May about the sexual abuse of a preteen girl.
Chinese Mar-a-Lago intruder found guilty
2024-06-04
Chinese Mar-a-Lago intruder found guiltyWed, 05 Jun 2024 08:04:51 GMT (1717574691431)
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UPDATE | Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has identified the victim of Friday morning's coal truck crash along Route 56, near Windber Stadium.
Lees says 35-year-old Justin Robine was transported to Conemaugh Hospital after crashing his tri-axle into a tree, just before 5 a.m., and being ejected from the vehicle.
Officials say he was pronounced dead in the ICU around 11 a.m. Friday.
The coroner's office has determined his cause of death as a head injury due to blunt force trauma.
PALM BEACH, Fla. (TND) — Former first lady Melania Trump has announced the death of her mother.
Amalija Knav had been reported to be sick over the past few days.
Tuesday night, she posted on X, “Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity.
“She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law.
“We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy.
RIDGWAY, Pa. (WJAC) — The National Rifle Association National Silhouette Competition is underway at the Ridgway Rifle Club.
Some of the most accurate shooters across the globe attend this weeklong event.
On Thursday, the high-power events, in which the distances are five times longer than the small-bore events, will take place.
Both competitions will end in two declared national champions.
One member of the Ridgway Rifle Club spoke about how this event brings in people from around the world.
The Reynoldsdale State Fish Hatchery
2024-06-04
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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Tomahawks hockey team announced Wednesday they are now under new ownership.
In a statement sent to 6 News, they say the team was purchased by a group of local investors known as Tomahawks Hockey Partners, LLC. It said the new owners are committed to keeping the team in Johnstown and playing at 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial.
The statement said John Koufis is the majority investor of the new group and includes other investors Craig Saylor, William Polacek, John Polacek, Gary Poborsky, William Bahorik, Daniel Thompson and Chris Martella.
WASHINGTON (TND) — Two NFL head coaches are weighing in on a controversial speech by one player as it makes waves throughout the league.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker earned widespread attention last week after delivering a commencement address at Catholic liberal arts school Benedictine College. In the address, the NFL player took aim at policies of President Joe Biden and encouraged women to embrace becoming a “homemaker.”
“Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world,” Butker said to the school’s female graduates.
Boswell man who fatally struck bicyclist in Ligonier Twp. sentenced to max of 10 years in prison, DA
2024-06-03
Westmoreland County, PA — Authorities in Westmoreland County say a Boswell man who pleaded guilty to fatally striking a bicyclist in Ligonier Township nearly four years ago has been sentenced. Officials with the Westmoreland County District Attorney's office say Adam Ulrich, now age 45, was sentenced Tuesday to spend 5 to 10 years in prison.
Ulrich was charged in June of 2021 following an investigation into a fatal vehicle versus bicycle crash on Route 30 in October of 2019.