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911 Hang-Up Leads To Woman Shooting Man, Then Herself In PA Murder-Suicide: Coroner 911 Hang-Up Leads To Woman Shooting Man, Then Herself In PA Murder-Suicide: Coroner
911 Hang-Up Leads To Woman Shooting Man, Then Herself In PA Murder-Suicide: Coroner A 911 hang-up call led police to a Pennsylvania property where a woman fatally shot a man before taking her own life, the coroner announced on Monday, June 9. Officers with the Kidder Township Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to a residence on State Street in East Side Borough on Friday, June 5, after concerns about the abandoned emergency call, according to the Carbon County Coroner's Office. When troopers arrived, they found two deceased people inside a motor home on the property. The victims were identified as Samuel Douglas Macadam, 59, formerly of Hazle …

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
PA Drops In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why PA Drops In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
PA Drops In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit 'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit
'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit A social media threat targeting a Pennsylvania Catholic church and school prompted a major police response and led to the arrest of an  man, authorities announced. Cristopher Henderson, 37, of Exton, was charged after allegedly posting on Facebook that he was driving to St. Pius X Church and School in Broomall on Tuesday, June 9, according to Marple Township Police. Police were dispatched to the parish shortly after 9 a.m. after receiving reports of alarming online posts. In one message cited in the affidavit, Henderson allegedly wrote that he was driving to St. Pius X and added, "I'm …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In A quiet start to the week will not hold for long. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Click here for a new, updated story - Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air will spread across the eastern US this week, bringing summe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts The next chapter of NASA's return to the moon has its latest crew. NASA revealed the four astronauts who will fly in the Artemis III mission on Tuesday, June 9. In 2027, the crew will go into low Earth orbit to test spacecraft docking operations with lunar lander systems being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. The tests are considered essential for Artemis IV, NASA's first planned crewed mission to the moon's South Pole in 2028. "Artemis III will demonstrate the power of American innovation and international partnership as we test complex rendezvous and docking operations and advan…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage: PA Woman Describes Horrific Ordeal After Escape 'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage: PA Woman Describes Horrific Ordeal After Escape
'Satanic Ritual,' Threatened Forced Marriage: PA Woman Describes Horrific Ordeal After Escape A New Hampshire man is facing criminal charges after police say he threatened a Pennsylvania woman into marrying him, held her at gunpoint, and cut her hand during what she described as a “satanic ritual.” Daniel Ouellet, 47, was arrested after police responded to an Olive Garden in Newington, New Hampshire, on Saturday, according to authorities.  Pennsylvania State Police contacted officers in Newington to perform a welfare check after the woman’s mother tracked her cellphone to the restaurant. Officers arrived shortly before 11:30 a.m. Court documents say the woman ran from the rest…

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by Josh Lanier
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NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming PA Homeowner Out Of $2K NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming PA Homeowner Out Of $2K
NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming PA Homeowner Out Of $2K A 24-year-old Lakehurst, NJ man was charged after he was paid to extend a driveway in Manheim Township and never delivered, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. A homeowner told police he contacted an asphalt company on Facebook called "Alpha Concrete, LLC" and met with the owner, Michael Stanley in person to discuss a price quote to repair and extend their driveway, Manheim Township police said. Stanley requested a 50% down payment of $2,250 which the homeowner sent and Stanley cashed in April, police said But after Stanley cashed the check, communication became sporadic and Stanley nev…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fatal Crash Closes Route 15: PennDOT (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Closes Route 15: PennDOT (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Closes Route 15: PennDOT (Developing) A fatal crash shut down a stretch of Route 15 \ for several hours on Tuesday, June 9. The crash happened near the Ranch House restaurant and closed Route 15 South at Route 34 in Perry, according to PennDOT officials. The Perry County Coroner's Office was called to the scene, county spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler confirmed in an email sent at 3:18 p.m. No information about the number of vehicles involved, the victim, or the circumstances surrounding the crash was immediately available. The roadway reopened at approximately 7:40 p.m., Schreffler said in an update later Tuesday evening. Da…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…

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by Chris Spiker
Traffic
PHOTO: Landslide Covers PA Road During Storm; Remaining Closed Months Later PHOTO: Landslide Covers PA Road During Storm; Remaining Closed Months Later
Photo: Landslide Covers PA Road During Storm; Remaining Closed Months Later A road that has been closed for nearly three months after a landslide may finally see repairs begin this summer, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker. Locust Avenue in South Strabane Township, Washington County, remains closed between Hudak Hill Road and the Interstate 79 interchange after a landslide damaged the roadway during severe overnight storms in late March. The South Strabane Fire Department announced the closure before 5 a.m. on Friday, March 28, warning that the slide was compromising the road and urging drivers to seek alternate routes. PennDOT was notified at the time, accordi…

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by Jillian Pikora