Police: Man Twists, Breaks Infant Son’s Arm
Stoneboro – A Mercer County man has been accused of breaking an infant’s arm. Cameron Gehr of Stoneboro was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and child endangerment after his severely injured baby was taken to UPMC Greenville in late October. According to police, medical doctors reported injuries to a 7-month-old baby that they believed could only have been inflicted by someone else; the baby had suffered a comminuted spiral fracture to one arm and was also covered in cuts, bruises, and scratches. After an interview with Gehr, State Troopers arrested him on the charges. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a comminuted spiral fracture is caused by twisting forces that break the bone apart in more than two places and radiate in circular patterns from a central area.
UPMC Announces More Layoffs
Pittsburgh – In State News, one of Pennsylvania’s largest healthcare providers is planning a second round of layoffs this year. UPMC recently announced it would be laying off 100 employees and vacating 200 unfilled positions in what they called a targeted adjustment. The news comes after UPMC revealed that the non-profit had a loss of $313 million in the first six months of 2024. Earlier this year, UPMC cut around 1,000 employees in April, a figure that only represents about 1% of their workforce.
Deer Cause Numerous Accidents
Northwest PA – A reminder for drivers, watch out for deer. State police from three counties have reported around half a dozen crashes involving deer last week alone. This time of year is breeding season and bucks become especially active, roaming around large areas in search of doe. Peak deer activity when they are most likely to cross roads takes place between 4 and 10 a.m. and 4 and 8 p.m. as the animals travel to and from sleeping and feeding areas. From October to December bucks will continue to be active at all hours and search for mates on overcast days and moonlit nights which makes them even more likely to be encountered at any time of day.
Clean Energy Company Sued by State
Harrisburg – Pennsylvanians will receive around $150,000 in restitution from a California-based energy company that was tricking customers into joining service agreements according to the Attorney General. Michelle Henry revealed on Friday that Inspire Clean Energy agreed to return money to former customers who were tricked into purchasing service agreements with them by representatives who claimed they were only performing surveys or even lied about their affiliations. Inspire has also agreed to a Voluntary Compliance order to follow all PA laws under harsher penalties.
Women Trapped in Car After I-79 Crash
Slippery Rock – Two women were hospitalized after they were cut out of a ruined vehicle in Lawrence County last Monday. The crash happened in Plain Grove Township on Interstate 79 at about 2 p.m. A 63-year-old and a 76-year-old woman, both of Corry, were injured and trapped inside a Subaru when they left the Interstate and collided with trees and brush by the side of the road. The vehicle was partially lifted off the ground and so badly damaged volunteer firefighters from Slippery Rock had to cut them out.