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Penn State fraternity placed on interim suspension

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STATE COLLEGE – Penn State’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been placed on interim suspension after violations were reported. Penn State’s spokeswoman, Lisa Powers, said the fraternity has been placed on interim suspension while the university investigates allegations through Penn State’s conduct process. Powers said Penn State investigates any report of misconduct that it receives. Chief Communications Officer of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Brandon Weghorst, said the national organization has not sanctioned any chapter members at this time. Read More...

Police continue to investigate incident at Spooky Nook Sports

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Emergency crews responded to reports of gunfire Sunday afternoon at Spooky Nook Sports while a basketball tournament was taking place. According to police, no witnesses can confirm seeing a gun or victims of gunfire. CBS 21 News spoke with witnesses and officials to get their point of view. "It's believed and we've been told that there was a basketball game occurring and a fight ensued," said Diane Garber, Emergency Services Coordinator of East Hempfield Township. Read More...

'Totally wrong:' Altoona man accused of sexually abusing relative for years, police say

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BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say an Altoona man is behind bars following an investigation into accusations that he repeatedly sexually abused one of his relatives. Police say on Feb. 19, the victim, now age 18, reported that he had been repeatedly assaulted by 49-year-old James Kennedy. According to the affidavit, police say the victim disclosed that the alleged abuse began when he was 8 or 9 years old. Read More...