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2 deaths in Pennsylvania fire ruled homicides

CLEVERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — State police say two deaths in a fire that damaged a home in Pennsylvania are homicides. Emergency crews responded to the scene in Southampton Township early Wednesday morning. The bodies were discovered in what remained of the single-family home on Neil Road. State police have not released the names of the victims and authorities say they likely won't have more to report until Thursday. A neighbor told PennLive flames were coming out of first floor windows and shot as high as the porch roof.

40+ dogs found alone on property after owner passed away, officials say

INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Humane society officials say they were called to help capture nearly 40 dogs found roaming a property after the alleged owner had died. Officials with the Cambia County Animal Response Team (CART) say state police responded to a property in southern Indiana County Thursday. CART officials say they were later called to help the Indiana County Humane Society in gathering the estimated 40+ dogs roaming free on the grounds.

Boalsburg's annual Memorial Day celebration is canceled due to the pandemic, officals say

BOALSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — In Boalsburg, the home of Memorial Day, the annual celebration to commemorate the day, is canceled this year due to the pandemic. The Boalsburg Fire Company's carnival is also canceled. Plans call for a virtual, online celebration with live streaming of the traditional events held in Boalsburg on Memorial Day. Memorial Day in Boalsburg dates back to 1864 when three women decorated the graves of Civil War veterans in the town cemetery.