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Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Bellefonte Police and state police have both filed charges against a Centre County woman after she was accused of creating a fake fundraiser to benefit the victims of a December house fire in Spring Township. According to the affidavit, police were contacted by multiple witnesses to report that 52-year-old Sherry Rossman had allegedly held a sandwich fundraiser, at the Howard VFW, to raise money for the family that lost their home in a fire along Water Street on Dec.

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ERIE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A heads-up if you're heading to Lake Erie for swimming: One of the beaches at Presque Isle State Park has restricted swimming because of an elevated count of Escherichia coli bacteria, according to the Erie County Department of Health. As of Monday, no swimming is allowed at Beach 8 until testing confirms E. coli has dropped to safe levels. Officials say recreational activities like sunbathing and volleyball are still allowed.

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CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Healthcare workers at one Clearfield County nursing home claim that they haven't been getting paid. Some employees at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center reached out to 6 News for answers. We stopped by the facility on Thursday and spoke with one of the workers, Paul Weimer, who is employed as a dietary aid. Weimer says the situation started in January when workers were paid five days late.

INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — A dozen people were injured in the collapse of a second-story floor inside an apartment complex near a western Pennsylvania over the weekend, authorities said. Seven people were taken to hospitals and five others were treated at the scene after the 11:50 p.m. Saturday collapse at Elm by Traverse Commons about a mile (1.6 kilometers) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, state police told the Tribune-Review. Trooper Cliff Greenfield said the victims had injuries ranging from serious to minor.

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NEW YORK -- Robert Williams had 21 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 16 Texas A&M to a 98-87 victory over Penn State in the championship game of the Progressive Legends Classic on Tuesday night at Barclays Center. Duane Wilson led the Aggies (4-0) with 22 points while Tyler Davis chipped in 15, Admon Gilder had 14 and Tonny Torcha-Morelos finished with 11. Despite getting a career-high 31 points from Tony Carr, Penn State (5-1) lost its first game of the season.

PHILIPSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A Philipsburg Borough councilwoman is facing backlash for controversial comments she allegedly made on social media. Earlier this month, residents spoke out about comments Sharon Goss made on Facebook saying that she would call the police on Black Lives Matter protesters who planned to gather in a local park. She also posted other similar comments. On Monday night during the Philipsburg Borough Council meeting, some community members expressed their concerns over Goss’ comments and called for her resignation, while a group of protesters gathered outside.