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MI mother accused of murdering 8-year-old daughter; blames death on 'spirits'

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Wayne, Michigan — A woman in Wayne, Michigan has been arrested in the murder and assault of her 8-year-old daughter. Authorities say the woman allegedly blamed the girl's death on a bad spirit in her house. Authorities say the child was found unresponsive in a bedroom and her injuries made the child unrecognizable. "The sheer brutality that innocent Lyla suffered is really like nothing I’ve seen in my five years of handling child abuse cases,” said prosecutor Erin Wilmoth. Read More...

Organizers planning boxing event at 1st Summit Arena in hopes of drawing nat'l attention

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Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Johnstown's boxing scene could be getting some national attention. Officials with Kastle Boxing say a boxing show is being planned for 1st Summit Arena on May 13th. Organizers say the show will feature fighter Tresean Wiggins. Wiggins, who moved to Johnstown a decade ago, won the World Boxing Association/North American Boxing Association welter-weight title by knockout last January. He's since defended it twice and is now looking to give back to the community. Read More...

Punxsutawney Festival in the Park kicks off Saturday

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Punxsutawney, PA — If you're looking for a place to take the family right before Independence Day, Punxsutawney is the place to be. The Punxsutawney Festival in the Park kicks off tomorrow at 11 am in Barclay Square. This week long concert series will feature local bands, food vendors and fun activities for kids. Taking the stage tomorrow night are the Stone Cold Killers, Almost Mulberry and A Bit of Broadway. Read More...