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Local, national condolences pour in for fallen Blair County corrections officer

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Following the tragic death of corrections officer Rhonda Russell, a wave of condolences has poured out on social media. There’s been nothing but love and support for corrections officer Russell, her family, and coworkers -- as the community comes to terms with the loss. Piece by piece we learn more about who she was and the life she led. As news broke that 47-year-old Russell had died -- folks ranging from public officials to fire departments and regular people offered their thoughts and prayers for her loved ones. Read More...

Old Oklahoma high school listed for sale as single-family home

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BURBANK, Okla. (KOKH) — An old high school in Burbank, Oklahoma, has been listed for sale as a single-family home. Listed for $60,000, the high-school-turned-home was originally constructed in 1924 and contains 17,408 square feet of living space sitting on a 1.76-acre lot. The residence is listed as a single-family home with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. There is plenty of opportunity to make this property your own," said the home's real estate listing. Read More...

School counselor nabbed for sexual misconduct, giving liquor to student: Police

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REDMOND, Wash. (KOMO) — A Redmond High School counselor has been arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student, the Redmond Police Department announced in a news release Friday. The RPD said 35-year-old Derik Detweiler, of Kenmore, was taken into custody without incident in Cody, Wyoming, on Thursday. Detweiler will remain in custody until he is extradited back to Washington. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Detweiler with communication with a minor for immoral purposes, sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree and supplying liquor to a minor. Read More...