Autopsy reports allowed? Increased restriction to public records law under consideration
(TCS) — Legislation under review Tuesday in North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee could increase restrictions on public records.
Language in a bill that includes a section on autopsies would add those reports from the state’s chief medical examiner to an exemption list, if they are part of an unsolved crime investigation file. Once solved or prosecution complete, access could be granted.
Inspection of the documents while a case is unsolved or prosecution is yet to be completed would also be restricted from public view, reversing a state law.
Nittany Minit Mart to close Sunday night, relocating down the street
CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — The Nittany Minit Mart on West College Avenue, in Ferguson Township, is permanently closing Sunday night.
The owners say that they did not renew their lease.
Store employees are directing customers to their newly reopened location at the corner of Atherton Street and West College Avenue in State College.
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One dead after being pulled from Stonycreek River in Conemaugh Township
2nd UPDATE |Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Officials in Somerset County have confirmed that one person has died after being pulled from the Stonycreek River in Conemaugh Township Thursday afternoon.
Authorities say first responders were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. after receiving a report that an individual had become "trapped" in the river.
According to the manager of the Somerset County Swift Water Rescue Team, multiple people were reportedly floating down the river in innertubes when the victim allegedly stepped into the water and became stuck.
Pennsylvania Turnpike plans to be all-cashless by fall 2021
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After four years of testing, the Pennsylvania Turnpike says it plans to move ahead with a $129 million project to become a completely cashless toll system in two years, eliminating hundreds of toll collecting and auditing positions along the way.
Turnpike chief executive officer Mark Compton told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette last week that "the goal is to have the system completely cashless by the fall off 2021."
Somerset woman used young son to peddle drugs
By: Maria Miller
SOMERSET, Pa. -- A Somerset County mother is in jail accused of sending her own young son on a drug deal. Authorities said it happened in an alley about five blocks away from their house, this past summer. Police say they found the boy sitting on his bike in an alley, waiting with prescription pills.
According to documents filed against Lisa Henry Thursday, undercover informants under the surveillance of Somerset County drug task force detectives first stopped at Henry's South Ankeny Avenue home back in June to purchase prescription drugs.
Wolf signs law to yank toll violators' vehicle registrations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A measure to help the Pennsylvania Turnpike recover more unpaid tolls was signed into law Thursday, legislation that could trigger the suspension of thousands of vehicle registrations early next year.
Gov. Tom Wolf gave final approval to legislation aimed at getting owners or operators of some 25,000 vehicles to pay their overdue bills for turnpike travel.
After the law takes effect in two months, the process will start with the Turnpike Commission notifying registrants they are seeking to have their registrations suspended.
1 person hurt in Johnstown shooting; suspect considered armed and dangerous
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC). — UPDATE: Johnstown police have released a photo of a man they say is connected to the shooting in Hornerstown early Friday morning.
Police say 30-year-old Darryl Thomas is connected to the shooting and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 814-472-2100.
ORIGINAL STORY: Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Johnstown that left one man in critical condition. City police say the shooting happened along Oak Street sometime around 3:20 a.
Car Rental companies continue to experience shortages
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — “Obtaining new inventory has been a massive struggle,” said Jolene Wesner, the Vice President of Hertz Rent A Car in Johnstown.
Wesner says she's witnessed shortages within the car industry since the pandemic began.
“It just goes back to shortages," says Wesner. "Whether it be parts, labor, manpower.”
Wesner mentions car dealership production is hurting because of these shortages and that’s why car rental companies like Hertz don’t have the supply access they used to.
Chicago-based company takes over management of DuBois Mall
DUBOIS -- The DuBois Mall is now under new management.
According to acting general manager Tony Stephens, Jones Lang Lasalle Inc., also known as JLL, was appointed by a court to be the receiver of the mall. That appointment went into effect Jan. 18.
Stephens said Wednesday that JLL is the largest third-party management group for malls in the country and the company has great relationships with many national retailers.
Migrants swarm New York City Hall during hearing about 'integrating newcomers' into NYC
NEW YORK CITY (TND) — Hundreds of migrants swarmed New York City Hall Tuesday, waving flags and chanting at city officials, according to videos posted to social media.
The migrants, mostly French-speaking natives of Africa and Haiti, reportedly gathered to demand “assistance and the ability to work," according to a report by journalist Savanah Hernandez. The scene, Hernandez said, is “what every single park in New York is starting to look like.