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Child falls from roller coaster at Idlewild Park

LIGONIER - A Westmoreland County emergency dispatcher said a boy fell from a wooden roller coaster at Idlewild amusement park Thursday afternoon. Park spokesman Jeff Croushore told the Associated Press he doesn't know the boy's condition or where he was on the ride when he fell.

Clearfield County inmate charged in fatal drug overdose at correctional facility

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) A Clearfield County inmate has been charged with the overdose death of a woman. According to a probable-cause affidavit, in July, 38-year-old Angela Ricketts gave multiple drugs to fellow inmates while she was incarcerated at the Clearfield County Correctional Facility.

Log House Arts Festival showcases local artists, gives back to community

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa.(WJAC) The 49th annual Log House Arts Festival is the largest annual fundraiser for the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. Over 100 vendors attend the festival to show off their finished artwork.

Sen. Toomey visits local businesses to learn how they're dealing with pandemic

SOMERSET. Pa. (WJAC) Local businesses continue to feel the effects of the shutdown because of the coronavirus. On Wednesday morning, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey stopped at local business, Leiss Tool and Die to hear about the ways they are dealing with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

Anti-Israel protesters who commit illegal acts could be sent to Gaza under new bill

WASHINGTON (TND) A new House bill introduced Wednesday would require anti-Israel protesters convicted of illegal activity on college campuses to go to the Gaza Strip and participate in community service for a minimum of six months.