'Breaking Amish' star among those busted for meth in Clearfield County

DuBOIS -- One of the people charged in Thursday's major drug bust in Clearfield County is a reality TV star. Chapel Peace, 33, 176 Alaska Road, Brookville, is part of the "Breaking Amish" series. On Thursday, she was charged with one count each of possession with intent to deliver or delivery of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance -- methamphetamine -- by law enforcement officials.

Antonio Brown's mental health is no joke

Antonio Brown tossed his jersey and shoulder pads toward the bench, threw his glove and undershirt into the stands and ran off the field bare-chested, waving a peace-out sign to fans in the end zone while Tom Brady huddled the offense for an important play. Following his strange outburst Sunday, Brown is out as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one can only hope he finds peace. Brown's bizarre behavior quickly blew up on social media and dominated NFL headlines around the league on a day Brady engineered another impressive comeback and several teams clinched playoff berths.

Ex PA congressman pleads guilty in ballot stuffing case

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former congressman from Philadelphia pleaded guilty Monday to charges related to fraudulently stuffing ballot boxes for Democratic candidates between 2014 and 2018. Federal prosecutors said former Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael J. “Ozzie” Myers pleaded guilty to violations of election law, conspiracy, bribery and obstruction. Messages seeking comment were left for his defense lawyers listed on the online docket. In a sentencing memo dated Friday, federal prosecutors said his “criminal efforts were generally, although not exclusively, directed at securing election victories for local judicial candidates running for Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas or Municipal Court who had employed Myers as a ‘political consultant.

Ex-ABBA members make rare joint appearance at grand opening

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The four former members of iconic Swedish pop group ABBA have made a rare joint appearance for the opening of a Stockholm restaurant inspired by the "Mamma Mia!" musical. Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad showed up Wednesday for the opening night of fellow former band member Bjoern Ulvaeus' Greek taverna, where guests are invited to sing along to ABBA tunes. However, they did not sing or pose for photos together and rejected suggestions they would ever perform together again, with Andersson saying "

Man charged in deadly shooting of missing Uber driver

MONROEVILLE, Pa. (WJAC) — Allegheny County police say they've arrested the man they believe is responsible for the death of 38-year-old Christina Spicuzza, of Turtle Creek. Police say Spicuzza was reported missing Feb. 11 after her family hadn't heard from her the day before. They say she had been taking Uber fares when she vanished. County detectives say she was found Saturday on a wooded hillside along Rosecrest Drive in Pitcairn.

Shooting threat on social media prompts police presence at Richland School District

UPDATE:RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — Richland School District officials say a police investigation has found that the threat circulating social media was directed at a North Carolina school. Officials say the Richland School District in Cambria County will still see an increased police presence Tuesday as a continued precaution. Read the school district's full statement below: After investigating the possibility of a threat of school shooting at Richland High School, the Richland Police Department has discovered that the threat towards Richland High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania was false.

Bureau of Prisons not renewing Moshannon Valley Correctional Facility contract: Officials

PHILIPSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — The GEO Group announced Wednesday that the Federal Bureau of Prisons will not be renewing their contract for the Moshannon Valley Correctional Facility in Clearfield County. The contract, which GEO officials say generated about $42 million in annualized revenue, is set to expire March 31. The GEO Group is an equity real estate investment trust that specializes in designing and operating secure facilities processing centers and community reentry centers in the United States and across the world.

Cambria County 911 dispatchers are 'Prepared Live'

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Cambria County Department of Emergency Services implemented a new life saving program on Tuesday. The program is called Prepared Live and allows Cambria County 911 services to receive G.P.S locations, multimedia and live streams from those who call using a cell phone. “This allows the 911 dispatchers to access callers cell phones where we can send a request for a live stream or a video to see first hand what the callers reporting to us,"

Lifesaving siblings working together at Centre LifeLink EMS

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Many who work in the medical field as EMTs say it becomes somewhat of a family at work. But at Centre Lifelink EMS in State College, there's an actual brother-sister duo saving lives together on emergency calls. Their journey actually began 15 years ago when touring an ambulance as kids. Cassie Cigich, 21, is a junior at Penn State University majoring in Biochemistry with hopes of getting into medical school.