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Frederick Man Sentenced For Role In Breaching The US Capitol In 2021
Prosecutors say he assaulted police officers while inside the Capitol. Washington DC (KM) A Frederick man was sentenced Friday in US District Court in Washington for his role in the breach of the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021. The US Attorney’s Office for DC says Steven Patrick Cook, 25, was given 28 months in federal prison, and 36 months of supervised released. He was ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution.
Vrieling, Patriots Fire One-Hit Shutout In Series Opening Win Over Altoona
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots fired a one-hit shutout to defeat the Altoona Curve 2-0 on Friday night in their series opener at TD Bank Ballpark. Friday marked the second one-hit shutout of the season for Somerset, with the first coming on 4/19 vs. HFD. The one-hit gem was the Patriots sixth shutout of the season and first hurled since 5/19 vs. POR. Out the Patriots six shutouts, Friday was the fourth started by Trystan Vrieling.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Trystan Vrieling (6 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K)...
Man arrested for ‘threatening to kill Trump and JD Vance’ days after rally assassination attempt
Michael W. Wiseman was arrested in Jupiter, Florida, - 20 miles north of Trump's luxury Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach. Wiseman is accused of threatening to kill the Republican politicians after Trump was subject to an assassination attempt on Saturday
Bruceton Mills hosts 76th annual Good Neighbor Days celebration
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. (WBOY) — The communities of Brandonville and Bruceton Mills are celebrating their Good Neighbor Days Festival this weekend with plenty of events set to happen throughout the communities. The festival features the Good Neighbor Days Parade and Mile Race on Friday along with things like raffles, games, vendors and food. Much of […]
Stowe Township police searching for missing woman
Stowe Township police are searching for a missing woman. Katelynn Conrad was last seen in the Stowe area. She could be near Butler, according to police. Conrad is 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs around 100 pounds. She has blonde hair, but police say that may have changed since she was last seen. Anyone with information on Conrad’s whereabouts is asked to call Stowe Township police.
Maryland Weather Saturday Showers
BALTIMORE- Spotty showers give way to consistent rainfall across the forecast area this Saturday. Overall, we will see less than a 1/2" of rain. It's possible there might be an isolated thunderstorm as well. A stalled frontal system over the Carolinas moves back over the forecast region.We get a brief break Sunday, with sunshine peaking through, before a warm front moves through the area Monday, creating unsettled weather for the remainder of the week with a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms each day.Lows tonight in the upper 60s.Highs for the Sunday are in the low 90s.Eventually the 80s do make a comeback, but unfortunately the humidity does return with it.Increasing clouds and rain keep the high temperature in the mid to upper 80s for Monday.Tuesday, there is a slight break in between systems, temperatures will again climb to around 90 degrees for the afternoon high.Although the weather pattern will be rainy for much of the week, sunshine returns for Saturday!
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
Miss Harriett Chasing Third Stakes Win in $75,000 Miss Disco
LAUREL, MD – Multiple stakes winner Miss Harriett, bred and owned by David Baxter’s Narrow Leaf Farms, steps out of open company for the first time since her stunning upset of the 2023 Maryland Million Lassie in Sunday’s $75,000 Miss Disco at Laurel Park. The seventh running...
Jason Catanzarti Faces Assault, Other Charges In Maryland
Middle River resident Jason Catanzarti was arrested on Thursday night by troopers following an investigation into a man who pointed a handgun at another motorist during an incident on I-95 at I-695. According to investigators, troopers were called to the area of exit 49 on the interstate, where Catanzarti allegedly...
Salisbury Man Killed in Bridgeville Head-On Crash
BRIDGEVILLE, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Salisbury man in Wednesday’s early hours. According to investigators, a Dodge Durango was driving north on Sussex Highway on July 17th just before 1 a.m. approaching Newtown Road in Bridgeville. At the same time, police say a Hyundai Santa Fe was driving the wrong way in the same northbound lane towards the Durango. As the two vehicles approached each other, the Dodge moved into the right lane to avoid the oncoming Hyundai. Police say the Hyundai also switched lanes, causing the two vehicles to collide.
Somerset County volunteer fire companies vote to merge
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two volunteer fire companies in Somerset County announced they are creating a new merged organization. Over the past year and a half, the Fridens Volunteer Fire Company said they’ve been working closely with the Somerset Vol. Fire Department in creating one merged organization. On Wednesday, July 17, members voted and […]
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
Conflicting reports indicate Orioles' willingness to trade Jackson Holliday
With the All-Star game now in the rear view mirror, trade season is fully upon us. Over the next few weeks, rumor after rumor will come out of the woodwork, some with legs and some without. Sometimes, rumors come out that initially have legs but are then called into question....
Morgantown celebrates 100 years of Don Knotts' legacy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Morgantown is recognizing a legendary entertainer by paying tribute to West Virginia native Don Knotts. The Metropolitan Theater will be celebrating Knotts' life and legacy from July 20-24 by showing a marathon of his films and featuring special guests and performances. Signage...
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