Stepfather says Eugene girl killed by log on coast was larger than life, 'the best kid'
EUGENE, Ore. – A North Eugene High School varsity cheerleader died Saturday when a log rolled on top of her at a beach in Bandon.
Monday, police confirmed 14-year-old Aurora Genai Sheffel sustained life threatening injuries at South Jetty Park Beach. She was pronounced deceased at South Coos Hospital.
“It’s the worst feeling anyone can feel,” said Dave Wederquist, Aurora’s stepfather.
Officials say around 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Genai Sheffel was standing on a log in the surf when a wave came and turned the log on top of her.
Trump guilty verdict looms over lawmakers' return to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (TND) – A newly released poll taken just after former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records shows half of Americans agree with the outcome. The ABC News/Ipsos poll conducted on Friday and Saturday found 50% of adults think the verdict was correct; 27% think it's incorrect and 23% said they don't know. Forty-nine percent said Trump should end his presidential campaign because of the verdict; 37% said he should not and 14% said they don't know.
Arrest made in airport parking garage shooting that killed Philadelphia officer and injured another
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in an airport parking garage shooting that killed a Philadelphia police officer and injured another last week, authorities said. Police have scheduled a Monday afternoon news conference to release more information.
Authorities said the two officers had just arrived at work at about 11 p.m. Thursday when they heard breaking glass and saw several people breaking into a car in the parking lot at Philadelphia International Airport.
Brookville Denny's general manager accused of embezzling more than $217K, police say
Juneteenth celebrations continue in Johnstown as day becomes federal holiday
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Juneteenth celebrations continue in downtown Johnstown.
June 19th, 1866 was the day when the last slaves in America were freed.
And Thursday, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.
Organizers say the event is about love, education, unity and inclusion.
They say it's important to share your heritage and history with others because racism is still an issue.
Activities and events continue and run through Saturday in various locations around Johnstown.
No Golden Ticket? Families disappointed by 'falsely advertised' Willy Wonka event
Glasgow, Scotland — It was not a world of pure imagination, more like a world of disappointment.
"Willy’s Chocolate Experience" at an event space in Glasgow, Scotland was marketed as an immersive experience.
It promised "optical marvels" and "extraordinary props,” but attendees were let down by a sparsely decorated warehouse that didn't match the ad.
The event advertised chocolate fountains, performances by Oompa Loompas, and interactive experiences, for $44.
One father said the kids only received two jellybeans each and a quarter cup of lemonade, and there was no chocolate.
PETA calls for federal probe into Johnstown company for inhumane animal practices
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — PETA has requested a federal probe into a Johnstown meat processing company after several violations for inhumane animal practices were cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A letter was sent to U.S. Attorney Scott Brady by PETA Monday morning, asking that an investigation be launched into Pudliner Packing. According to the Department of Agriculture, Pudliner Packing was cited three times over the last three years for improperly killing animals as listed in the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act.
Police again search New York home of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer: reports
Authorities in New York once again searched the house of the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, according to multiple reports. Fox News reported New York State Police, as well as investigators from Suffolk County, were converged at the Massapequa Park home Monday. The media outlet noted law enforcement agents were seen in the driveway, with some wearing rubber gloves, as others carried white cardboard document boxes into the home.
AASD schedules 'home learning day' so teachers, school staff can get vaccinated
ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Altoona Area School District students will participate in a "home learning day" next Thursday to allow the district's teachers and staff to get vaccinated.
The district says that all assignments will be online, and students will not receive any live instruction.
School officials add that face-to-face instructions will resume on Friday, March 19.
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Annual charity hockey game aims to support Blair County family services
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Organizers say the Altoona police and fire department have had a long running rivalry on the ice.
Each year the departments play one another in a hockey game to raise money for various charities. Proceeds from this year's Guns vs. Hoses event are going to Blair Family Services Inc. The organization runs several shelters within the city and provides services for victims of crimes including rape and domestic violence.