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Altoona Curve announce 2021 schedule; will open the season on May 4th

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — The Altoona Curve announced their 2021 schedule on Thursday, with Opening Night scheduled for Tuesday, May 4 against the Bowie Baysox. According to a press release, the Curve's 23rd season will include 60 home games and will feature "no less than 6 games and no more than 17 games per month." "We could not be “more” happier to have a schedule for the 2021 season," said Curve general manager Derek Martin.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first baby

NEW YORK (TND) — Baby Bieber Fever!! Pop star Justin Bieber and his model wife Hailey Bieber are about to become parents. The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, announced they will be soon expecting their first child together. According to The Associated Press, a representative for Hailey Bieber on Thursday confirmed she is more than six months pregnant. Mr. and Mrs. Bieber shared the big news on Instagram. They each posted a video and multiple photos of Hailey Bieber showing off her baby bump, tagging one another in the respective captions.

New petition supports banning fireworks shows past 10 p.m. in Johnstown

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Is 1 a.m. too late for firework shows? While the Fourth of July firework shows are now in the past, what is still present is a growing concern surrounding firework activity in Johnstown. We spoke with community members who are in favor of a new petition that would ban the use of fireworks in Johnstown past 10 p.m. Community members argue that fireworks not only keep people awake but can trigger animals and people who suffer from PTSD.

No one hurt in massive 3-alarm fire at Everett tire supplier

EVERETT -- Nearly one hundred firefighters and emergency responders battled a massive 3-alarm fire in Everett Wednesday afternoon. Crews went to Highland Tire on Raystown Road just before 4 p.m. The massive fire sent plumes of smoke billowing into the air, which could be seen 20 miles away and even in other counties. "This type of fire involving chemicals and rubber and tires is a very difficult one to extinguish," says Dave Cubbison with Bedford County EMA.

Oregon residents complain about transgender people in women's facilities

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A city council in Oregon discussed an agenda item called "Communication from Various Parties Regarding the Use of Public Restrooms based on Gender Identity.” It was on the docket on Monday's Newport City Council meeting. I personally witnessed a person who appeared to be a man, openly dressing in the women's locker room. It was later communicated by the rec center that this was a biological female that was in the process of transitioning,” said Linda Dinerstein, a Newport resident.