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911 call leads to discovery of dead man, over 100 reptiles inside PA home

Aliquippa, PA (WPXI) — Authorities say an unusual discovery was made after a call to 911 for an unresponsive man at a home in Pennsylvania turned up dozens of venomous snakes and an alligator. Officials say more than 150 snakes and an alligator were removed from a home in Aliquippa on Tuesday where a man was found dead. The man was one of four adults and a young child who lived in the home.

Ferndale Yellow Jackets 2016 Football Schedule

Saturday, 8/20/2016 at 11:00a Williamsburg (Williamsburg, PA) Location: Ferndale High School Friday, 8/26/2016 at 7:00p @ Portage (Portage, PA) Location: Portage High School Friday, 9/2/2016 at 7:00p Blacklick Valley (Nanty Glo, PA) Location: Ferndale High School Friday, 9/9/2016 at 7:00p @ Shade (Cairnbrook, PA) Location: Shade High School Saturday, 9/17/2016 at 1:00p Conemaugh Township (Davidsville, PA) Location: Ferndale High School Friday, 9/23/2016 at 7:00p @ Meyersdale (Meyersdale, PA) Location: Meyersdale High School

Nanty Glo fire department unveils renovated social hall

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — The Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the Nanty Glo fire department on Thursday. The department recently finished its $650,000 renovation project on an event and banquet facility with the goal of creating an inviting atmosphere and having a space to host meetings, conferences, weddings, and small parties. The facility has been in the community center for years, hosting numerous fundraisers for the fire department and community benefits.

Robert Miller Jr. bids heartfelt farewell after 45 years serving Somerset's children

Somerset County, PA — Robert Miller Jr. has retired after 45 years of service to the Children's Aid Home Programs and the Children's Aid Society foundation in Somerset. Organizers say miller spent most of his life helping make sure children in the laurel highlands were cared for and had access to the necessary services to be successful. He also played a role in the building of a new children's home facility.

White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thursday's White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered around 500 guests stunning D.C. views, a knockout menu, a dose of celebrity star power and even a little family drama. "I'm looking forward to having all the conversations,” Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar declared as she arrived, no doubt speaking for many a guest at one of the largest-ever White House state dinners. Country singer Brad Paisley showed up in his signature cowboy hat, and was wearing dual hats as both dinner guest and featured entertainer.

2024 already a top-10 year for tornadoes in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — 2024 is proving to be an unusual year for tornadoes in the state of Ohio. More than 30 twisters have been recorded in the state through April 18, far more than in a normal year. That puts 2024 in the Top 10 for tornado years in Ohio and on its way to possibly be a record-setting 12 months. This year’s storms have come in large batches.

Here's the first taco stand to ever win a Michelin star

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Johnstown Dubois Area | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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More than 100 graduates walk out during GW commencement, protesting war in Gaza

WASHINGTON (7News) — More than 100 George Washington University (GW) graduates walked out during Sunday's commencement ceremony, protesting the ongoing war in Gaza and calling on the university to divest from companies supporting Israel's military operations there. The walk-outs happened in two waves during GW President Ellen Granberg's speech, which student protestors booed and chanted through. The protesting graduates and other ceremony attendees joined the around 50 mostly college-aged protestors, including GW students, who had been across the street chanting throughout the ceremony.

PennDOT audit finds over $4B diverted from repairing roads, bridges

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A state audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has found that billions of dollars have been diverted over the years that could have been spent repairing roads and bridges. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced the findings of his new audit Thursday, saying that PennDOT could be further along in repairing rough highways and fixing 2,829 structurally deficient bridges had it not been forced to pay state police.