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Somerset County therapist accused of sexually assaulting teenage boy at youth home

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SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a Somerset County therapist is facing charges following an investigation into allegations that she repeatedly sexually assaulted one of her patients at a local youth home. According to the affidavit, troopers received multiple Childline reports regarding alleged inappropriate contact and conversations between 30-year-old Kayla Howard, of Berlin, and multiple juveniles at the Somerset County Youth Aid Home. Police say Howard was reportedly employed at the home as a licensed therapist. Read More...

Clearfield County man on the run for 47 days captured

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CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield County man on the run for 47 days was taken into custody Sunday without incident. Justin Craig, of DuBois, has been wanted since he escaped from the back of a police car in the early-morning hours of May 17, after attempting to burglarize a business in downtown Reynoldsville. Police said Craig was responsible for five different burglaries at Agway, H&H Hardware, Clearfield Tire, Auto Mike's and Puff Super Value Tobacco Outlet. Read More...

New Virtual Learning Center opens in Johnstown, providing 60 computers for online learning

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Johnstown, Pa. (WJAC) — This year has been challenging for many students as they navigate online learning due to COVID-19. That's especially true for those who don't have computers, WiFi, and the other resources they need to learn. One organization in Cambria County is giving local students what they need to stay ahead this school year. Sisters Sha'Kia and Shale are students at Greater Johnstown, and COVID-19 has taken a toll on how they learn. Read More...