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CBS News
14-06-2025
- CBS News
Kayaker drowns in Yough River at Ohiopyle State Park
A kayaker is dead after drowning in the Yough River at Ohiopyle State Park on Friday night. According to the Fayette County Coroner, Dr. Bob Baker, he, along with two deputies, was called to the scene just after 7 p.m. The victim was ultimately identified as 43-year-old Michael Barney of State College and was pronounced dead at the scene. "Barney, an experienced boater, along with friends, were kayaking in the lower Yough River when he got stuck in a rapid," Dr. Baker said in a post on his Facebook page. "His friends, DCNR, and Fayette EMS worked tirelessly to save his life." An investigation from first responders and the coroner's office determined that the cause of Barney's death was drowning, and the manner was accidental. No further details about the incident were made available.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man drowns while kayaking at Ohiopyle State Park
A man drowned while kayaking in Fayette County. Coroner Bob Baker said his office was called to the park at 7:19 p.m. Friday night for reports of a man who got stuck in a rapid on the Yough River. Baker said friends, DCNR, and Fayette County medics tried to save the man but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was identified as Michael Barney, 43, of State College. He was said to have been an experienced boater and his death has been ruled accidental. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
14-06-2025
- CBS News
Man dies while kayaking on Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle State Park
A man died while kayaking on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle State Park on Friday, Fayette County officials said. Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker said in a post on Facebook that 43-year-old Michael Barney of State College, Pennsylvania, died on Friday night. The coroner said his office was called to Ohiopyle State Park around 7:20 p.m. for the reported drowning. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Baker said in the social media post that the 43-year-old man and his friends were kayaking on the lower Youghiogheny River when he got stuck in a rapid. First responders worked "tirelessly" to save Barney, who was an "experienced boater," the corner said. His cause of death was drowning and the manner was accidental, the Facebook post said. "Please keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers," Baker said in the Facebook post. "A special thank you to the Ohiopyle Fire Department for all your help as well."
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oakglen Wealth buys Jersey financial planning firm
Independent investment manager Oakglen Wealth Holding, a subsidiary of Oakglen Group, has announced the acquisition of Homebuyer Financial Services (HBFS), a Jersey-based independent financial planning firm. Homebuyer Financial Services is regulated in Jersey by the Jersey Financial Services Commission to carry out investment business. It has been in business since 1988. The independent, regulated advisory company has expertise and knowledge in financial planning and services. This move is set to broaden Oakglen Wealth's services to encompass comprehensive financial and retirement planning, in addition to its primary wealth and investment management offerings. As part of the deal, Michael Barney, managing director of HBFS, and Marzena Dziewulska, director and partner of HBFS, will provide advisory support during the transition period. The acquisition is stated to ensure service continuity for HBFS clients, as all staff members will remain with the company. Oakglen Group head of Wealth Management Jamie Crawford said: 'Our goal has always been to provide clients with the highest quality advice, built around their individual needs. Bringing HBFS into the Oakglen Wealth group allows us to extend our services to include expert financial and retirement planning, while staying true to our core values of independence and personalisation. We look forward to welcoming the HBFS team and I look forward to working with Michael and Marzena to achieve a smooth handover.' HBFS managing director Michael Barney said: 'We are delighted that the sale of HBFS to Oakglen has completed. This is great news for HBFS clients as Oakglen will offer fresh solutions to HBFS clients. I am aware that I have personally looked after a number of clients for many years and I am excited to continue to work with Oakglen Wealth and HBFS going forward.' Oakglen Wealth combines service orientated discretionary and advisory investment management. The company says its investment strategies and related services meet all of its clients' needs. In June 2024, Oakglen Wealth formed a partnership with Toscafund Asset Management, an expert investment manager, to create an inheritance tax solution that includes an Alternative Investment Market portfolio service. "Oakglen Wealth buys Jersey financial planning firm" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Atlanta dancer sues Magic City over termination and alleged harassment, wage theft
A former employee of Atlanta club Magic City filed a federal lawsuit against the company and owner Michael Barney, Sr., claiming she was sexually harassed and forced to participate in an illegal 'kickback' involving her wages and tips. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Courtney Hale filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court's Atlanta Division. She said she was fired after requesting she be 'properly paid minimum wage and her earned tips' in accordance with federal law. She claimed her pay was 'confiscated' in the amounts of 'tens of thousands of dollars from her' by a manager at the club, ranging from $500 to $1,500 at a time, two to three times per week. Additionally, Hale alleged she was subject to a sexually hostile work environment and was retaliated against for rejecting that harassment and reporting it. The lawsuit claims one of the club managers would regularly harass and assault Hale, by forcibly grabbing her buttocks and breasts and making vulgar statements on a recurring and regular basis, including by text message. She said this created a hostile work environment. Magic City, which is owned and operated by Paradise Entertainment at 241 Forsyth St. SW in Atlanta, employed Hale as a dancer from September 2022 to Sept. 25, 2023, according to her lawsuit. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta Braves purchase another 34 acres near the Battery Drugs, cigarettes and McDonald's sandwiches: Deputies bust duo accused of jail drone drops Fulton County prosecutors ask to have Young Thug's probation revoked The lawsuit also said that on Sept. 30, 2023, the company posted a statement about her on what was then called Twitter, using account name magiccityatlanta, that said 'This girl does not work here and is crazy AF,' disparaging Hale 'to discredit her allegations.' Responding to a request for comment from Channel 2 Action News, an attorney representing Magic City said that the company denies all allegations raised by Hale, adding: 'Ms. Hale worked as an employee of Magic City from September 2022 to September 2023. Magic City does not believe there was any sexual harassment of Ms. Hale while she worked at the Club and Ms. Hale did not report any harassment to management during this time frame. She signed employment agreements which Magic City contends she has breached concerning defamation, disparagement, and publication of confidential information, all on social media. She was sent two cease and desist letters to no avail. She also signed an arbitration agreement which Magic City will seek to enforce. Magic City believes all wages paid to Ms. Hale were appropriate, legal, and substantial. Magic City intends to defend the lawsuit and arbitration vigorously.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
