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Pittsburgh news anchor David Johnson says his in-laws both died of the coronavirus

WPXI-TV news anchor David Johnson announced in a Facebook post that both of his wife’s parents have died of the coronavirus. Johnson said the two died within hours of each other at a Florida hospital. “It's recently been said that eventually we'll all be touched in some way by the Coronovirus,” Johnson said. “Last night, it happened to my family.” Johnson said that his father-in-law contracted the virus nearly two weeks ago while his mother-in-law only recently contracted it.

Rising ER visits among seniors linked to cannabis-infused candies, study finds

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — From pain relief to sleep aids, CBD gummies and edible cannabis have been seen as the go-to remedy for many. As more places discuss legalizing marijuana, experts have continued to emphasize the need to keep it out of reach of small children. But now, there's talk that it might not just be them who could be affected. New data dives into the health impacts of marijuana-infused candies on those aged 65 and over.

'Earning respect is the best prize:' Local martial artist brings home trophy from Wales

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A local karate practitioner won a prestigious European trophy last week to add to his trophy case of more than 20 tournament wins. With more than 1000 competitors, this was the biggest tournament Alex Beegle has won Grand Champion at, but in 13 years of training karate, Beegle says there's one thing he aims to win at each tournament that's more important than a trophy. "When I go out there and compete and win, I don't care about winning the cups or battles or not though.

Artwork created by children battling cancer on display at Altoona Public Library

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The Altoona Public Library is now showing creativity with a message. Organizers say the display of artworks were created by children battling cancer, while other pieces featured pay tribute to children who lost their battles. “Art can be very therapeutic,” says Dawn Morden with the Brian Morden Foundation. “Music, you know, all of the arts are so therapeutic because it lets you express things without words, that you sometimes couldn’t express with words.

Court documents give more details on DuBois city manager's alleged crimes

DUBOIS, Pa. (WJAC) — We're learning more about the alleged crimes of DuBois City Manager John "Herm" Suplizio, whom the state attorney general said was arrested Monday on fraud and theft charges. This is for allegedly taking money from a variety of groups, including the local United Way where he was executive director, and paying for personal expenses with that money. MORE | AG: DuBois city manager arrested on fraud, theft charges