Central PA 4th Fest was well underway on Tuesday as thousands crowded State College to celebrate the 4th of July. Central PA 4th Fest is the largest 4th of July Celebration in Pennsylvania known for its impressive fireworks show. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, 4th fest was scaled back to just a fireworks show but this year, organizers say, the fest was back in its original form.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One of the oldest and largest medical weight loss programs in the state was closed Wednesday. That's according to a sign that was posted on the door of the Johnstown office of Dr. Bob's Medical Weight Loss Clinic. The sign states: "due to circumstances beyond our control, Dr. Bob's Medical Weight Loss is currently closed." You’ll also receive the same message if you call the clinic.

WASHINGTON (TND) — The U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center on Thursday issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for a solar event which could impact a majority of Americans Friday into Saturday. Officials explained in a release they expect an eruption of solar material, known as a coronal mass ejection (CME), to result in a geomagnetic storm. Along with the release was the rating of G4 for “severe,” which the agency has not issued since 2005.

HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials say two inmates at SCI Huntingdon who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. The state Department of Corrections made the announcement Monday night. SCI Huntingdon has over 150 inmates, as well as 45 employees who have tested positive for the virus. DOC officials have not released the names or ages of the inmates who died. According to the state Department of Health, Huntingdon County as a whole reports 214 positive cases of the coronavirus.

Sydney, Australia — An Australian 'wing surfer' survived a frightening collision, and it's a good thing that he was recording his ride, because who would have believed him? Jason Breen is seen catching a nice ride when suddenly, a humpback whale leaps out of the water. Jason was dragged beneath the surface but managed to escape without any serious damage. He says he's fortunate that the whale was a juvenile, because it could have ended very differently with a fully-grown humpback.

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MUNCIE, Ind. (TND) — A GOP councilman in Indiana has announced that he now identifies as a woman of color and a lesbian, but critics say they believe he is just being insincere and mocking marginalized people by doing so. Delaware County Councilman Ryan Webb announced on Facebook that he had "decided to come out and finally feel comfortable announcing my true authentic self." It is with great relief that I announce to everyone that I identify as a woman and not just any woman but as a woman of color as well.

Indiana County, PA (WJAC) — Police in Indiana County say a local mother is behind bars following an investigation into the death of her 9-month-old infant son. Authorities say on January 6, officers were dispatched to a residence in Indiana Borough for reports on an unresponsive infant child. Police say the child reportedly did not have a pulse and was not breathing. According to the affidavit, police say the infant regained a pulse at the hospital and was later transferred to UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Sherry's Bulldogs, a 13U baseball team from Johnstown, competed against the Covina, California all-stars at 1 p.m. Friday and won 7-2 in their first-round matchup of the Pony League World Series. JD Brouse pitched 5 1/3 inning, allowing two runs on two hits, five walks, and struck out seven. Brouse and Conner Bennett led the team with two hits each. Players said they came into the tournament confident, and this win gives them more confidence they can make a run.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and scored on a franchise playoff-record 52-yard touchdown run, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 on Monday in an AFC wild-card playoff game that was postponed a day because of a lake-effect blizzard. The Highmark Stadium stands erupted with snow being tossed into the air like confetti when Allen threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Khalil Shakir with 6:27 remaining that restored a two-touchdown lead for Buffalo.