(WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health says there have been over 2,600 confirmed cases of the flu and five deaths during the influenza season. Health officials say there have been 2,667 laboratory-confirmed flu cases throughout the state as of Nov. 30. Officials are urging residents to get their flu vaccine if they haven't already. "The flu is serious and can be deadly, which is why it is so important for everyone to take the proper precautions to protect themselves, their loved ones and anyone they meet,"

(TND) — A new Bankrate survey found that nearly half of Americans suffer negative impacts on their mental health from money-related issues. Money causes them anxiety, stress, worry, loss of sleep or depression at least some of the time, Bankrate found. And high prices are the main culprit. “Even though something like saving for retirement is important, that's not people's biggest worry,” Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman said Friday. “It tends to be much more immediate things.

WILLIAMSBURG - A teacher at Williamsburg High School has been charged by state police with having sexual intercourse with a student. According to police, Nikki Varney, 44, has been charged with institutional sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors and unlawful contact with minors. Police said their investigation began after the school reported to police that Varney was in a sexual relationship with a male student. The investigation led officers to discover that the sexual encounter between Varney and the student took place over the summer.

HUNTINGDON, Pa. -- The inside of the Huntingdon Salvation Army church was destroyed by fire just before Christmas. Now, leaders are working towards rebuilding. In the past two months since the fire, the foundation of the church; both the building and its people are strong. Salvation Army Auxiliary Captains Philip and Charity Bender say they're taking every day as it comes but are still waiting for a chance to rebuild.

Cambria County, PA — Catastrophe striking a local family, from a fatal coal truck crash. 70-year-old, Leonard Hite was at judge David Beyer's office, on Wednesday. This following accusations of “careless driving” resulting in death, and running a red light at the south center street and U.S. 22 stoplight intersection. Prosecutors say this resulted in the death of the victims Richard and Therese Dow, plus their dog. Hite even attempted to speak with the victims family as he was leaving.