PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa (WJAC) — The Punxsutawney Area Education Association has partnered with local restaurants to provide 600 meals to area families on Saturday. “Right now it feels like the whole world is flipped upside down and as teachers, we are natural problem solvers so we have to try to do something to help our students and their families,” said Jodi Bartlebaugh, a third grade teacher and a parent in the district.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — No more comebacks for Ben Roethlisberger. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback announced his retirement on Thursday, saying it was “time to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats” after 18 seasons, two Super Bowls, countless team records and a spot in the Hall of Fame all but secure. “I don’t know how to put into words what the game of football has meant to me and what a blessing it has been,” Roethlisberger, 39, said in a video message.

LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) – Just-In-Time Recreation in Lewiston is back open for the first time since the tragic mass shooting in October. The bowling alley was a pillar in the community before the shooting, and now it’s going to be a pillar as the healing continues. Just-In-Time Recreation has been revamped, and the tributes include 18 special pins in honor of the 18 loves lost on Oct. 25. The phrase “Lewiston Strong” can be seen all over the beer ads and the lanes.

WAYNE TWP, SCHUYLKILL CO, (WOLF) — The owner of a local body waxing salon has been charged on allegations that he sexually assaulted multiple women while they were receiving services at this facility. According to State Police, Leonard Serrani, owner and sole employee of ProSkin Brazilian & Body Waxing Salon in Wayne Township, has been charged with six counts of aggravated indecent assault and six counts of indecent assault. Police say that four previous clients accused Serrani of sexually assaulting them while they received waxing services from him between May 2018 and December 2022.

PUNXSUTAWNEY -- In a battle for the route 36 trophy Thursday night, Brookville got a huge night from quarterback Jack Krug en route to a 38-6 defeat of Punxsutawney. Punxsy punched in the game's first touchdown, but Brookville would rattle off 38 unanswered points to remain undefeated on the season. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miinrGjqbyvsYyhpqeckWK0s7vUqWRraGJoeqe%2ByJ2YsmWenrSpwIyroK%2BZnKh8o77OqKKvoZyhsm6yzqirm5mcoXq1u8%2BsZKmtnq3AunmScWRvZZOWvbXB0Z5kq6elqbJuf5Vmq6unoJ3G