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St. Marys man killed in head-on crash in Jefferson County, PSP says

Jefferson Co., PA (WJAC) — State police say a Saint Marys man was killed last week when his motorcycle collided head-on with a vehicle along Route 28 in Snyder Township, Jefferson County. According to the crash report, troopers say 23-year-old Zachary Gausman was reportedly traveling northbound, on the evening of Sept. 28, when he crossed into the opposite lane and struck a Dodge Challenger head-on. Police say Gausman was reportedly ejected from his motorcycle and was thrown onto the windshield of the car before going airborne a second time and landing on the shoulder of the roadway.

Trial date set for Mount Union guidance counselor accused of having sexual relationship with student

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — In Huntingdon County, the trial is scheduled to begin next week for a Mount Union Area School guidance counselor who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. In January, police charged Morgan Anderson, now age 32, following an investigation into complaints that she was engaged in a sexual relationship with a male student at the school. Troopers say the student admitted to "

500 Bracelets donated to Johnstown Police Department

JOHNSTOWN - American Eagle Screen Print and Embroidery donated 500 bracelets to the Johnstown Police Department on Monday in hopes of making a better community. Officers were provided with the bracelets to put in their police cruisers and hand out to children, teens and adults within the city. “It takes that barrier down of what a police car does, along with the badge,” said Johnstown police Sgt. Joe Eckenrod. The message on the bracelet: Give, Love and Respect.

Chestnut Ridge student is 2023 USSCO Federal Credit Union Scholar Athlete

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — Congratulations to Isabella Hillegass, who is this 2023 recipient of the USSCO Federal Credit Union Scholar Athlete $5,000 scholarship. Hillegass is a senior at Chestnut Ridge high school where she plays basketball and volleyball. She has earned multiple academic awards throughout her high school career. Hillegass also says that she has volunteered to do community service work with her church. "I was not expecting it that's for sure.

First Pa. troopers killed in the line of duty honored in Punxsutawney

PUNXSUTAWNEY - State Police Memorial Day is a day to remember troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Pennsylvania State Police from the Punxsutawney barracks in Jefferson County honored the first two Pennsylvania troopers killed in the line of duty Monday. A historical roadside marker was unveiled in memory of Pvt. John Henry and Pvt. Francis Zehringer. "We wear this uniform but it's the members who come before us that earned all the respect,"