State College swimmer shines in pool and community

STATE COLLEGE -- Matt Brownstead is a record breaking swimmer at State High, but his commitment in the pool is rivaled only by the work he does out of it. 6 Sports Candace Martino gets an inside look at the Eagle Scout that doubles as one of the most talented swimmers in the entire state of Pennsylvania. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0mhtZqugpL%2B1v4yfmKdlqqS7pnvSrZitnV2YvK24xKCcZqunnrqusdFmqqGhnprAbrXNZqeop5xirq%2BwjJympqWlo7a1xQ%3D%3D

Steelers to sign free-agent LB Patrick Queen

PITTSBURGH (AP) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly planning to sign free agent linebacker Patrick Queen. The 24-year-old was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020 after playing collegiately at LSU, where he won a National Championship. Reports indicate that Queen is expected to sign a 3-year, $41 million deal with Pittsburgh. In four seasons with Baltimore, Queen appeared in all 67 career games, where he tallied 454 total tackles, 13.

Trans health group fought study analyzing 'gender affirming care' for children, docs show

BALTIMORE (TND) — A transgender health group tried to prevent researchers from publishing a study showing little evidence supporting gender transition procedures for children, according to documents acquired by Do No Harm (DNH). In 2020, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) commissioned researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland to execute “systematic reviews on the evidence supporting ‘gender affirming’ care,” DNH wrote via X. Those researchers allegedly found “little to no evidence about children and adolescents.

'Surprising' reports show former DuBois city manager's defense is being paid by the city

Clearfield County, PA — It was on March 20th that long-time city manager Herm Suplizio was arrested and charged by the state’s attorney general. He is accused of stealing half a million dollars and using it for personal use. Invoices and checks provided to us, after filing a Right-To-Know request, show a law firm representing him has already been paid more than $270,000 since the case began. It was more than a year ago, on April 7, 2022 when attorney general agents raided DuBois city hall.

Former Steelers LB Shazier visits injured PA trooper

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier paid a special visit Thursday to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Lt. James Wagner. Lt. Wagner was shot and wounded in the line of duty in Mifflintown in June. Following weeks of treatment, Lt. Wagner was released from Penn State Hershey Medical Center in late July and was transferred to UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0milmqyZpLuiuIysp6iqpKh8tMDEnqOeqqNiuaq6xJuYnKOVp3q0tMCzoJ6qXZ28tLzIrZilZaaewKrAjK2pqKegmr9uvM6loJydXZ67q8HRnptmpJmjsm67xWabrqypYsSis82eqWaglZa5qrrG

Headset-wearing Dunkin' worker sold drugs on job

DENVER, Pa. (AP) -- Police say a Pennsylvania Dunkin' Donuts worker sold methamphetamine and heroin on the job, in some cases while wearing his drive-thru window headset. Pennlive.com reports that 35-year-old Nathan Pizzardi of Denver, Lancaster County, faces felony drug counts. Police say Pizzardi would leave the store and make sales in the parking lot or at a nearby convenience store. They say he sold the drugs while wearing his Dunkin' Donuts uniform and headset.

Pirates, PNC agree to extension for stadium naming rights

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Bank have agreed to a 10-year extension for the naming rights to PNC Park, according to a team release. “It is an honor for us to begin the next chapter with PNC,” said Pirates president Travis Williams. "We have long been proud of the relationship between our two brands, and are pleased that PNC shares our optimism in the new course we have set as an organization.

Poland bolsters border with Belarus after migrant stabs solider: 'Hybrid warfare'

DUBICZE CERKIEWNE, Poland (TND) — Poland will fortify its border with Belarus after a migrant stabbed a Polish soldier on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. Prime Minister Donald Tusk reportedly announced the formation of a roughly 660-foot-wide buffer zone along its 118-mile long metal barrier, along with the deployment of additional military and police forces, after a migrant hospitalized a soldier from the Belarus side of the border. “We came here today to say that in every situation, especially one as dramatic as the attack on our soldier, the Polish state stands on the side of the soldiers and Border Guard officers,” Tusk said at a press conference in Dubicze Cerkiewne, Poland.

Trader Joe's egg, potato salad recall due to listeria

Trader Joe's egg salad and old-fashioned potato salad have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The products have been removed from stores out of an abundance of caution. Customers who've already purchased it are advised to throw it away or return it to any Trader Joe's for a full refund. Symptoms of infection include high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. No illnesses have been reported.

'It was a beatdown' Defendant of Quemahoning Twp. incident appears in court

Somerset County, PA — It happened on March 12th of this year, when a group of people reportedly went to a house on plank road to retrieve their belongings from an ex's home. The preliminary hearing for Cameron Cinko and Jermaine Cook was held today in Boswell. Officials say the home belonged to Chris Jones and he was defending himself when he shot the defendant Cameron Cinko. Cinko faces assault and drug related charges, after police say they found suspected controlled substances in Cinko's pants pocket.