CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — The Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival kicked off Thursday afternoon at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall.
A bevy of national Bluegrass performers are scheduled, including national acts that have performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Bluegrass fans from all across the eastern United States come to Centre Hall for this annual event, which was cancelled last year because of gathering restrictions.
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Bedford Speedway celebrates 85th anniversary
Front Row: Clarence Clark, Edie Sheppard, Barb Mearkle, John Sloas, Jim Edwards, Joe Padula, Joe Padula Sr, Laurie Deasey, Sharon Burtnett, Morgan Padula, & Jake Hoover
Back Row: Vicki Hite, Maura Foor, Katie Fink, Koren Woy-Smith, Vickie Lemley, John Zembower, Peggy Zembower, John Holbert, Dwayne Hay, Tonya Clark, Eric Zembower
(Bedford Co. Chamber)
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Johnstown woman who lied about having cancer sentenced to probation
Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Cambria County District Attorney's office confirmed to 6 News that a local woman who was accused of lying about having cancer in order to raise money has been sentenced.
Officials say Brandi Hammers was sentenced to 84 months of probation on Thursday.
In May, Hammers pleaded guilty to one felony count of theft by deception.
She was arrested and charged last February following a months-long investigation into her alleged fraudulent activity.
Man arrested following shots fired incident at Blair County bar
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Altoona police say one man is in custody following a shots fired incident at a Blair County bar Thursday evening.
Police say just before 8 p.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched to Andy's Bar, located along 4th Street in Altoona, for reports of shots being fired.
Upon further investigation, police learned that two patrons had reportedly been involved in a verbal altercation, both inside and outside the bar.
Police arrest Altoona man wanted for attempted shooting at child's birthday party
Altoona, PA (WJAC) — An Altoona man wanted for attempting to shoot another man at a child's birthday party earlier this year is now in custody, according to online court records.
Altoona police say 33-year-old Charles Mobley faces numerous charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery, from the April 23 incident.
Authorities say Mobley was reportedly uninvited to the party due to a prior incident with the victim.
Police say Mobley showed up at the party anyway and got into an altercation with the victim, at which time he shouted, "
Trump talks tough at Las Vegas rally, 1 arrested
Trump talks tough at Las Vegas rally, 1 arrestedWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:31:37 GMT (1717583497554)
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'He was always friendly' Family of Charles St. shooting victim remembers Clifton Earl Johnson
Somerset County, PA — It was a horrifying realization to friends and family of Johnson. State police say they found his body “partially” under the door of this barn on Charles Street in shade township. Now loved ones are speaking out.
“I knew him since he was a kid. We kind of grew up together.” says longtime friend of Cliff Johnson, Rick Lohr. Him and others say they are remembering who he was as a person.
Barricaded gunman taken into custody after 33 hour standoff
Barricaded gunman taken into custody after 33 hour standoffWed, 05 Jun 2024 09:37:04 GMT (1717580224530)
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Bellefonte police to help those in need of warm clothes this winter
BELLEFONTE, Pa (WJAC) — If you need assistance with warm clothes as winter weather moves in, an area police department is here to help.
A warming tree has been set up at the Bellefonte Borough Police Department in Centre County.
The tree is decorated with hats, gloves, scarves, socks and more, that people can stop in and get.
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