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8-week-old infant dies after being left in hot car; father facing charges
A New Jersey father is facing charges after his infant daughter died as a result of being left in a hot car this week, according to prosecutors.Lakewood Township police responded to the area of New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m. Monday for a report of an 8-week-old female infant in cardiac arrest.The infant died at the scene despite life-saving efforts, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.A further investigation determined the cause and manner of death was due to the infant being left unattended in her father's car for a long period of time during the dangerous heat, officials said.The infant's father, 28-year-old Avraham Chaitovsky, of Jackson Township, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the incident.Authorities say additional charges may be forthcoming.Further details on the case have not been released.
Altoona Woman Charged With Leaving Child in Vehicle
An Altoona woman is facing felony charges after leaving a 4-month old in a vehicle while grocery shopping. 40 year old Jade Diggs was charged after police were called to a home located along Oak Avenue in Altoona. Authorities had been informed that there was an infant that had been left in the vehicle while Diggs had gone shopping earlier. The temperature outside the car was 90 degrees at the time. Reportedly, the infant was taken to UPMC Altoona after showing signs of lethargy, as well as heavy and rapid breathing. Diggs reportedly told authorities she left the child in the vehicle because he had fallen asleep. Diggs is facing a felony charge of aggravated assault of a victim less than 13, a felony charge of endangering the welfare of a child, and numerous other related counts. She is currently in the Blair County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 24th.
PSP INVESTIGATING INCIDENT NEAR REGENCY MALL COMPLEX
State police are investigating an incident that occurred near the Regency Mall complex last night. The investigation started at 5:23 PM near Pompano Drive of White Township in The Grove apartment complex. State police Public Information Officer Trooper Cliff Greenfield said that during that incident, officers conducted a traffic stop in front of Tres Amigos on a vehicle that was believed to be involved in the incident.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania receives $2 million from alumni
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has announced a $2 million gift from alumni Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka to help establish a college of osteopathic medicine. IUP has formally initiated steps toward accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits. Securing clinical training sites for students is part of the successful accreditation process—IUP and Punxsutawney Area Hospital signed a clinical training affiliation agreement for students in IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
Pennsylvania representatives press Norfolk Southern following 2023 derailment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have written a letter to Norfolk Southern after they failed to share critical safety information with local officials after a December 2023 derailment outside of Altoona. In the letter, they expressed concerns about the company’s safety and labor practices and their impact […]
Caitlin Clark's next game: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings on Wednesday
With a nearly month-long break for the Paris Olympics looming, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will travel to Texas to face the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night. The Fever (11-14) are coming off a thrilling victory over the 2024 Commissioner's Cup champion Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, a game during which Clark struggled for the first three quarters but ignited a furious Indiana comeback in the final period. After losing eight of nine games to start the season, the Fever have won eight of 12 since June 13.
Saints erase 3-run deficit, upset Ukes in 4-3 playoff win
Facing a 3-0 deficit early in the game against the top-seeded Derry Ukes, the fifth-seeded St. Anthony’s Society Saints plugged away in the second half of the game Tuesday, July 16, scoring four unanswered runs to earn a 4-3 victory in the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League baseball playoffs. The...
Indiana Tight End James Bomba Name to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 17, 2024 – Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college football. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will honor a student-athlete who is inspired to serve others and make a positive impact on society. Together with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, whose 2024 nominees are announced below, the awards will mark college football’s premier honors for community service.
Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings game-day preview: New simulations Caitlin Clark to put up 24/8/6/4 stat line on Wednesday night
The Indiana Fever will square off with the Dallas Wings in a WNBA matchup at College Park Center on Wednesday, scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET. Following WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark’s 17-point performance for the Fever in their victory over the Lynx on Sunday, the data analysts at Dimers.com have projected another huge outing from Clark this evening.
Leonardo DRS Wins $417M Navy Contract for Hardware Development, Production
A Leonardo DRS business has won a five-year, $417.2 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Navy for hardware products. DRS Laurel Technologies will develop, integrate and manufacture hardware for the U.S. and Australian navies and the Foreign Military Sales program under the fixed-price-incentive-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost reimbursable IDIQ, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.
McCabe topples Senuta by a single run in WCOTL action
The Westmoreland County Old-Timers Baseball League (WCOTL) played four more contests this past Saturday, July 13, at its usual four fields in the Derry-Latrobe area. The results of these games – the 12th week of the WCOTL season – are as follows. McCabe Funeral Home outlasts Senuta Pro-Chiro.
Award-winning tenor to present homecoming concert at Grand Halle
Award-winning opera tenor Shawn Roth will return to Johnstown for a special homecoming concert at The Grand Halle at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Hailed as “an exceptionally promising young tenor” by Parterre Box, an influential online opera magazine, Roth is a recent graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, the world’s only institution dedicated solely to training elite opera singers. Roth is a two-time District Winner in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and most recently, First Prize Winner in the Wagner Society of New York’s 2024 Singers Awards.
Rossiter takes opener, 7-5
ROSSITER — Daren Byers gave up just two runs pitching for the Rossiter Miners in last year’s Federation League playoffs before going 23 2/3 scoreless in his team’s title run that finished with a sweep of Sykesville. In Tuesday’s opening game of their semifinal series against the...
Bet on the surging Fever to cover as road favorites against the Wings
After only winning 13 of their 40 games last season, the Indiana Fever are already closing in on that win total with 15 regular-season games remaining. The Caitlin Clark effect appears to be real. Clark is averaging 16.8 points, 7.8 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game on a...
Where to Watch Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever on TV or Streaming Live – Wednesday, July 17
The Dallas Wings (5-19) will attempt to halt a three-game losing stretch when hosting the Indiana Fever (11-14) on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at College Park Center. This game is at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. In the story below, we provide all the info you need to watch this...
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