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Clearfield man pleads guilty to aggravated assault and child endangerment

Wednesday, October 19 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – A 36-year-old Clearfield man has pleaded guilty to child abuse charges.Kyle Couturiaux had been scheduled for a three-day trial in Clearfield County Court before a plea agreement was negotiated.He will be sentenced within the next 60 days.Couturiaux had been charged with conspiracy,... Read More.

DuBois and Sandy Township Consolidation Committee approve ambulance agreement

Tuesday, October 18 by Louise Bennett

DuBois – Amserv DuSan will be the contracted ambulance service to the consolidated DuBois City and Sandy Township.At last night's Consolidation Committee meeting, a Request for Proposal was approved.The contract will go into effect January 1st.Under the agreement, Amserv DuSan will provide the personnel,... Read More.

Two Clearfield County coal mining companies recognized by Pennsylvania Coal Alliance

Tuesday, October 18 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance is recognizing the efforts of two Clearfield County coal mining companies for prioritizing the safety of employees while maintaining their commitment to reclaiming coal mine sites.The Rosebud Mining Company Penfield Mine and the RES Coal Houtzdale Mine both... Read More.

Four shooting murders within 24 hours in Indiana likely not random, police say

Thursday, October 6 by ABC News

(GARY, Ind.) -- Police in Gary, Indiana, are investigating four fatal shootings that occurred within 24 hours of each other.In the first incident, a woman was brought to a hospital Sunday with a gunshot wound by a known person, Gary Police Chief Brian Evans... Read More.

Recount underway for PA Republican U.S. Senate primary

Friday, May 27 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg – We are having a statewide recount in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate.Mehmet Oz is leading David McCormick by only 900 votes, so Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman ordered the recount.When vote totals are within a one-half of one percent margin,... Read More.

Texas school shooting live updates: Shooter bought two rifles within days of turning 18

Wednesday, May 25 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- A small town in rural Texas is reeling after a gunman opened fire at an elementary school on Tuesday, killing 19 children.Two teachers were also among those killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, authorities said.Prior to opening fire at the... Read More.

Lawsuit filed against Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law within days of signing

Thursday, March 31 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- A lawsuit has been filed against the State of Florida over the newly signed Parental Rights in Education law, dubbed the "Don’t Say Gay" law by critics, just three days after it was signed."Through H.B. 1557, Florida would deny to an... Read More.

1 police department loses 2 officers to COVID-19 within days

Friday, January 21 by ABC News

(AURORA, Ill.) -- Two officers with the Aurora Police Department in Illinois -- both 51 years old -- have died of COVID-19 within days of each other.Aurora police officer Brian Shields died of COVID-19 on Jan. 11."Officer Shields served with dedication, loyalty, and honorable... Read More.

Rebecca Hall discusses the contemporary implication within her directorial debut ‘Passing’

Thursday, November 11 by ABC News

Rebecca Hall says her directorial debut, Passing, which is based on Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel of the same name, is an adaptation that offers contemporary implications on race.Hall, who says she wrote the draft of the screenplay 13 years ago after reading the book for the first... Read More.

Rebecca Hall discusses the contemporary implication within her directorial debut Passing