Elk County
Lawmakers look to create health advisory panel to look at drilling impacts
A local lawmaker is looking to create a health advisory panel that looks at the impacts associated with Marcellus Shale drilling. Sen. Joe Scarnati is sponsoring the bill. The bill would consist of a 13-member panel that would be chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Health. The proposed ...
Elk Co. woman faces federal sentence for embezzling
An Elk County woman is set for sentencing before a federal judge in Erie on charges she embezzled $970,000 from a furnace company where she worked as a payroll clerk, and failed to declare the money as income. Sandra Prechtel, 51, of St. Marys, was indicted two years ago and ...
Elk County Catholic makes changes for next school year
Kids at the Elk County Catholic middle school will be switching schools come August
Elk County Catholic makes changes for next school year
Elk County Catholic School System is making some changes for the 2013-2014 school year. The school system announced this week that starting in August, middle school students will begin going to school at the high school. For several years middle school students have been going to school at a building ...
Conservation Districts worry about proposed budget
Conservation Districts across the state are concerned about the budget proposed by Governor Tom Corbett. While there are some agencies that have addressed the fact that they are not receiving enough money, conservation districts are slated to receive no funding. "We're definitely trying to come up with some other alternate ...
Police Surround House As Man Holds Gun Making Threats
A man is in custody tonight after a standoff in which he barricaded himself inside his Elk County home. The incident happened shortly after 6 p.m. on Walnut St. in St. Marys. Police say the man living in the house had a gun and was making threats. Neighbors say it ...
Unfollowed laws make it easy to sell stolen gold
After taking a dive the past year, gold prices have starting climbing back up this month, currently sitting at about $1,400 an ounce. It's good news for those wanting to cash in on old or unwanted jewelry, but it's also good news for thieves. Police say more than ever before, they're ...
Search warrant sheds light on evidence seized in homicide case
It was nearly a month ago when the body of 18-year-old Alyssa Forsyth was found in Ridgway Township. On March 26, police charged 22-year-old Nicholas Martin with criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated assault and abuse of a corpse. Martin allegedly told a friend that he killed Forsyth by stabbing ...
Search warrants shed light on evidence seized in homicide case
6 News obtained search warrants that were conducted surrounding an Elk County homicide case
Suspect in Elk Co. teen’s slaying appears in court
A man accused of killing an Elk County teen appeared in court on Wednesday
Suspect in Elk Co. teen’s slaying appears in court
A man charged with killing a Ridgway teen last month appeared in court on Wednesday. Nicholas Martin, 22, of Johnsonburg, is facing charges of homicide, aggravated assault and abuse of a corpse. He was charged last month after police said he killed 18-year-old Alyssa Forsyth. The first person to testify ...
Police: Couple took baby during Elk Co. home burglary
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a couple with burglarizing an Elk County home and taking an 11-month-old baby in the process, but are releasing few other details in the case. Breanna Uhl, 19, and Roger Dugan III, 21, are charged with interfering in child custody, according to The Associated Press. ...
Elk Co. Department of Emergency Services hopes more people will become trained weather spotters
The Department of Emergency Services in Elk County is holding an informational meeting tonight with the National Weather Service to discuss SKYWARN®. According to the SKYWARN® website, the organization started its program in the 1970's. The program is a volunteer program that trains the average person to become a severe weather spotter. ...
East Branch Dam project will start next year
Construction at the East Branch Dam will begin next year in Elk County. Workers began constructing East Branch Dam in 1947. It took five years to complete, but once it was done, workers noticed a problem a few years later. The United States Army Corps of Engineers noticed that there ...
Flood watch in effect for parts of region
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a flood watch for parts of the WJAC-TV viewing area including Cameron, Clearfield and Elk counties through Friday afternoon. A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding of small streams, creeks, areas with poor-drainage and low-lying areas. -CLICK ...
PennDOT teams with emergency responders to highlight aggressive driving enforcement
On Tuesday, PennDOT and local highway safety professionals came together to highlight local efforts as part of a statewide aggressive driving campaign. DuBois City police, Sandy Township police, St. Marys City police, state police and other emergency responders discussed how all of the stakeholders work together. PennDOT says they are ...
Vigil For Elk County Teen
Hundreds turn out for a candle light vigil in Elk County in memory of Alyssa Forsyth.
Candle Light Vigil Held For Elk County Teen
Friends and family of 18 year old Alyssa Forsyth gathered Wednesday night at Sandy Beach Park in Ridgway for a Candle Light Vigil to honor the teenager, who police say was killed just days ago. The event started at eight, but people were filtering in by the car loads long before ...
Criminal complaint sheds light on Elk Co. homicide case
More information is being released regarding the killing of a woman from Elk County. On Tuesday, the Elk County District Attorney announced homicide charges have been filed against 22-year-old Nicholas Martin. Officials said Martin is accused of killing 18-year-old Alyssa Forsyth. According to the affidavit, Martin told a friend that ...
Murder Suspect Behind Bars
Neighbors in Johnsonburg, Elk County speaking out about the alleged murder scene they woke up to today.
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