On remote trail, man stumbles upon heavy, mysterious object possibly from outer space
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Haywood County man is sharing his story after just discovering a strange object that may have been from outer space.
So far, the object hasn’t been inspected by aerospace experts, but the discovery has a lot of people scratching their heads. Justin Clontz, who’s a grounds maintenance worker, found it earlier this week along a remote trail on a property owned byThe Glamping Collective. The unidentified object is about three feet high, and it’s so heavy that the worker had to tow it out of the trail using a lawn mower.
Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin committed Monday to keeping U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia.
Austin and as many as 50 defense leaders from Europe and around the world were meeting Monday to coordinate more military aid to Ukraine, as Kyiv tries to hold off a Russian offensive in the northeast while launching its own massive assault on the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula.
PSP IDs suspect who shot, wounded trooper in Northumberland County
PSP IDs suspect who shot, wounded trooper in Northumberland County
by WJAC staff, Douglas Braff
Wednesday, Apr 12th 2023Pennsylvania State Police (WJAC file)
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State police have released the identity of the suspect who shot and wounded a Pennsylvania State Trooper Wednesday morning in Northumberland County.
Read MorePolice say charges have been filed against 19-year-old Hunter Shaheen, who was also shot during the exchange of gunfire.
Authorities say Shaheen is now listed in stable condition.
Spook yourself this Halloween with a visit to the Headless Horseman's hometown
NEW YORK CITY (SBG) — The impenetrable fog that had drowsily hovered just inches above the surface of New York's Hudson River all morning had dissipated by the time I visited the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, but the afternoon sky was still a dreary shade of gray that shrouded the burial ground in an appropriate state of pensiveness.
As winding paths led me around the cemetery in often-unintentional circles, it was impossible to ignore the charming backdrop of leaves in various stages of their journey to magnificent shades of red, orange, and yellow; or the miniature warblers on an expedition of their own, flitting from one branch to another to fuel up for the following leg of their migration to warmer points south.
Steelers signing former PSU QB Trace McSorley
Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley to their practice squad following the injury to starting QB Kenny Pickett.
Pickett left Sunday's game in the second quarter with an ankle injury and underwent surgery Monday morning. He is expected to miss several weeks.
The 28-year-old McSorley set numerous records during his time at Penn State and helped lead the Nittany Lions to a Big Ten Championship in 2016.
Bishop McCort's Bo Bassett ties state history
JOHNSTOWN, PA (WJAC) - Bishop McCort Catholic eighth-grader Bo Bassett tied history this weekend. Bassett won his 8th Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling state championship, a previous record held solely by Nico Cortese from Franklin Regional. Over the course of the three-day tournament, no wrestler went the full length against Bassett. The world champion defeated every opponent he faced by technical fall in the first period. In the first place bout on the 117 lbs mats, Bassett won 19-4 technical fall in the first period.
Dual cicada broods begin to emerge simultaneously for first time in more than 200 years
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Cicadas have already started emerging from the ground across the U.S.
A brood is a certain group of cicadas that only emerges during a certain cycle. This year, two different broods are coming out at the same time, and trillions are expected to make an appearance.
The last time this happened was when Thomas Jefferson was president in the 1800s.
But I want to be there just to witness all the cicadas because I think it is going to be one of those deals where they are covering everything the sides of trees, the sides of buildings, the sides of everything and their path,"
I.U.P. celebrates federal funding for culinary arts facilities
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WJAC) — I.U.P. officials are celebrating federal funding for its culinary arts facilities in Punxsutawney.
Friday Congressman Glenn Thompson announced $500,000 for the rebuilding and renovations of the facilities.
The culinary arts program contributes greatly to the Punxsutawney economy while educating future chefs.
Demolition of buildings along West Mahoning Street will begin next spring and the president of I.U.P. says this funding solidifies confidence in the program.
"This is significant in two senses.
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Local YMCA hosts father-daughter dance
CENTRE CO., Pa. (WJAC) — Valentine's Day's all about love, but it's not always about romantic love. That's because there's always time to give family some love. Some fathers and daughters in Centre County got to spend some family time on Sunday, at the YMCA of Centre County's Daddy Daughter Dance.
"I think the opportunity to spend time with our daughters anytime is a good time," Scott Collins, Payton's father, told 6 News.