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Alabama Catholic archbishop asks district attorney to investigate now-defrocked priest

MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A little more than two years ago, as the nation was reeling from the COVID pandemic, Archbishop Thomas Rodi welcomed a new priest to the Catholic church and especially to those parishioners at Corpus Christi Church in Mobile, Alabama. "As you lay on the floor in front of the altar," Archbishop Rodi said, "know that the prayers of the people are washing over you, asking God to guide and strengthen you in your ordained ministry of word, worship and service.

Cocktails to go, yes or no? Local businesses react

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — On Tuesday, when Governor Wolf’s disaster declaration ended it put an end to ways restaurants and bars were able to stay afloat over the last year. Including the ability to sell mixed drinks to-go. Local bars and restaurants say they were blindsided as many geared up to sell cocktails to-go this summer. Jake’s Pub and Grill in Johnstown had special drink pouches and a menu ready for the occasion.

Johnstown Watch | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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Johnstown woman stabbed to death during Facebook Marketplace sale: Investigators

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Investigators say a woman who was found stabbed to death in Geistown Tuesday was killed by a man whom she met on Facebook Marketplace to buy a fridge for her boyfriend. Authorities say 26-year-old Joshua Gorgone was arrested Tuesday and has been charged with criminal homicide in the slaying of 54-year-old Denise Williams. Officials held a press conference Wednesday morning, where they provided more details related to the case.

Rutgers bends to pro-Palestinian protesters' demands, will discuss divesting from Israel

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (TND) — Rutgers University struck an agreement Thursday with pro-Palestine protesters running an encampment on its campus which includes a pledge to discuss divesting funds from Israel. University President Jonathan Holloway will meet with students to review the Endowment Justice Collective coalition’s request to pull investments. Demonstrators at Rutgers’ New Brunswick campus in an encampment formed this week demanded the university divest. This resolution was achieved through constructive dialogue between the protesting students and our leadership teams,” university Chancellor Francine Conway said on Thursday.