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Free shredding event open to Cambria, Somerset residents
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will be hosting a free document shredding event for residents in the 71st Legislative District. The event will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Richland Township Fire Department (1321 Scalp Avenue). There will be a limit of four […]
DUI checkpoints to take place in Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police announced that DUI checkpoints will be set up in Somerset County throughout August. In an effort to combat and deter impaired drivers on the roadways, PSP will be performing sobriety checkpoints within the next 30 days. Drivers, as well as the general public, are reminded to drive […]
Former Maryland delegate discusses Baltimore’s opioid overdose crisis
A report from The New York Times showed that Baltimore had nearly 6,000 opioid overdose deaths in the last six years, which is twice the average per U.S. city. Emergency medical physician and former Maryland State Delegate Dan Morhaim spoke with WBAL’s C4 and Bryan Nehman on Tuesday. He said opioid overdoses are not just an urban issue.
DC 911’s call center to offer $800 bonus to employees who show up for work
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C.’s Office of Unified Communications (OUC) will offer 911 dispatchers who show up for all scheduled shifts each month an $800 bonus, D.C. councilmember Brooke Pinto’s office confirmed Tuesday. Staffing shortages have plagued the OUC for years, and back in July of this year, only eight shifts of 66 met […]
Larry Hogan scores Baltimore firefighters endorsement in string of first responder support
EXCLUSIVE — Former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday secured an endorsement from the Baltimore Firefighters Union in his closely watched Senate race against Democratic opponent Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. The endorsement, first reported by the Washington Examiner, is the latest in a series from law enforcement and first responders that […]
Orioles lineup vs. Nationals in series opening game at Camden Yards
Coby Mayo is out of the Orioles lineup for tonight’s series opener against the Nationals at Camden Yards. Ramón Urías gets the start at third base. Ryan O’Hearn is serving as the designated hitter. Colton Cowser is in left field, Cedric Mullins is in center and...
Homicide Defendant’s Friend Worries About Being A Prosecution Snitch
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant’s childhood friend returned to the stand to testify in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Aug. 12. However, the witness said he was concerned about providing information. Mark Price, 29,...
Man shot dead in Northeast DC park
WASHINGTON — DC Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at Marvin Gaye Park in Northeast on Tuesday. A Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson said officers were called to the 5200 block of Foote St. NE around 10:18 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Once officers arrived at the scene they found a man unconscious and not breathing in the park area.
Virginia man dead following listeria outbreak
VIRGINIA, USA — A man has died following the recent listeria outbreak, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported. VDH has identified him as a 65-year-old from Virginia's Eastern Health District. Boar's Head, a famous lunch meat company, recalled 71 of its meat products due to the listeria outbreak.
Sheriff's Office Releases Video Of Deputy-Involved Shooting Of Hagerstown Man During Foot Chase
Bello took officers on a high-speed chase before firing at sheriff's deputies while fleeing on foot and will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of attempted murder and other offenses, authorities announced last month. He was convicted in July following a six-day bench trial on...
Friends, family invited to Community Fair in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Hagerstown Housing Authority will be hosting a Community Fair on Thursday. The Community Fair will be held at 35 W. Baltimore St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 30 community partner tables with information, yard games, face painting, bounce houses, giveaways and more. Food […]
No, Pennsylvania state vehicle inspections are not stopping in 2025 | VERIFY
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Editor's note: The above video is from April 2024. Social media posts have recently circulated online, claiming Pennsylvania is ending annual vehicle inspections on January 1, 2025. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) most recent Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Effectiveness Study, vehicle safety inspections...
Home Contractor In Virginia Claims $2.2M Lottery Jackpot After String Of Bad Luck
If at first you don't succeed...A contractor in Virginia is smiling his way to the bank after winning more than $2 million playing a Lottery game online.Woodbridge resident Brent Butler told Lottery officials he was ready to give up after having little luck playing games, though he decided to give …
Winsome Sears deeply ‘upset’ over Walz combat claim: ‘You never were in war’
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R-VA) criticized Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) for his past comments on his National Guard service, arguing Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate has “never” faced combat in war. A 2018 clip of Walz shared by the Harris campaign showed the governor speaking against gun violence and stating that “weapons of […]
Montgomery Parks, Casey Trees and Bartlett Tree Experts offer a one-week Tree Climbing Academy program for adults
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks in partnership with Casey Trees and Bartlett Tree Experts are offering a new one-week , designed to introduce adult participants to professional tree climbing techniques used in forestry and tree care. The academy will be held at Wheaton Regional Park from November 4 through 8, 2024. It is open to newcomers interested in exploring these fields and people already working in the tree care industry looking to enhance their skills. An estimated 20 applicants will be accepted.
I-66 commuters beware of state police’s Operation DISS-rupt Aug. 16-17
All 76 miles of I-66 from Front Royal to Beltway being heavily monitored. CULPEPER, Aug. 13 — The Virginia State Police Culpeper and Fairfax Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 76 miles of Interstate 66 in Virginia on August 16-17, 2024. The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on distracted driving, Impaired driving, speed compliance and seat belt safety. Preliminary data from Jan. 1, 2024, to August 1, 2024, shows 477 persons have died in traffic crashes on Virginia roadways. In 2023, 471 persons died during the same time period.
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Rockville's Joan Vassos Will Date
Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old Maryland grandmother will soon star as the first-ever leading lady on ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette." And producers have released the names of her suitors. Some of them are local to the Northeast, including 62-year-old Charles L, a retired financial analyst from Philadelphia; 64-year-old Christopher, a contractor...
Community Rallies to Support Family of Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Saturday
On Saturday, at approximately 5:52 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in White Oak. 30-year-old Christian Ronaldo Guillen, of Silver Spring, was killed in the crash and now the community is rallying to support his family with burial costs and other expenses. As of Tuesday afternoon, just over $1,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe fundraiser.
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