WASHINGTON (7News) — The day has come. Friday morning, D.C.'s beloved and resilient cherry tree was cut down along with numerous other trees in the Tidal Basin, 7News has learned.
Stumpy the Tree, seen Thursday surrounded by a fence, was removed by National Park Service crews beginning a $113 million, three-year-long project to protect the region from rising sea levels, which have hollowed out the tree's core. Nonetheless, the tree still bloomed each year, and its unique look stood out for millions of annual National Cherry Blossom Festival visitors. Read More...
SNYDER TOWNSHIP – A Blair County man is facing multiple charges after police say he threatened to light himself and his camper on fire, while also attempting to pour gasoline on state troopers.
Jason Morrissey, 37, of Tyrone, is facing charges of aggravated assault, criminal attempt/arson, terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
According to a police report, Morrissey engaged in a verbal altercation with his girlfriend at their residence at 808 Belmont Ave. Read More...
