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Supermarket chain fights theft by banning large bags at DC area grocery stores

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJLA) — Grocery shoppers in the D.C. area will need to downsize their zippered bags when visiting Giant Food. The supermarket chain stated that starting late last week, suitcases, duffel bags, and bags larger than 14" x 14” x 6” that close have been banned at select stores in Washington, D.C. In a statement, officials explained that they initiated the new policy at select stores "experiencing high shrink to mitigate the unprecedented levels of product theft that have become unsustainable for our business. Read More...

Johnstown Juniata Valley Hornets | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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Johnstown Juniata Valley Hornets | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 09:12:57 GMT (1717578777583) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 JUNIATA VALLEY HORNETS hace 3 años H.S. Roundup 1-27: hoops, hockey, and wrestling featured TuesdayJOHNSTOWN -- Tuesday was another busy night for area athletics. In boys basketball Berlin topped Johnstown on the road, while State College held off Altoona for a home win. On the girls' side, Windber beat Meyersdale, and Shanksville got the. Read More...

Ligonier Twp. man accused of punching, strangling woman prior to hours-long standoff

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Westmoreland County, PA — Authorities in Westmoreland County say a Ligonier Township man is in custody following an hours-long standoff that began Sunday afternoon and ended early Monday morning. Police say at approximately 4:15 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a residence along Terrace Road for reports of a domestic disturbance. Investigators say the victim told police that she had been physically assaulted by 47-year-old Thomas Crary. Authorities say officers helped the victim safely exit the home, at which time she told police that Crary had allegedly punched her several times in the face. Read More...