Huntingdon County
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Redistricting cuts Ferguson Twp into thirds
Voters in Ferguson Township will have very different ballots beginning next year. The state's new redistricting plan is cutting the township into thirds. That means three different state representatives will cover three different sections of the same township. Raffi Sahul, Ferguson Township, says, "I understand redistricting process, but I don't ...
Altoona man charged in daughter-in-law's 1999 death
Two days after officials found skeletal remains of an Altoona woman who disappeared in 1999, Pennsylvania State Police charged her former father-in-law with criminal homicide in her death. Huntingdon County District Attorney George Zanic held a press conference at the Huntingdon County Courthouse to "address significant events relating to the ...
U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson speaks at Juniata College
Dozens packing into Juniata College Monday evening to listen to United States Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson. The topic of his talk--a hot button one in the minds of many---education. Carlton Logue, event organizer, says, "Education it affects all of us, but more importantly, as we get older, we are going ...
Investigation continues into Altoona woman's 1999 disappearance
After one full week of searching a wooded area in Huntingdon County, investigators took a break on Sunday to regroup, reorganize, and determine what their next step is in the search for the remains of Sherry Leighty. Crews have been searching a 150-acre rural farm owned by Kenneth Leighty, Sherry's ...
Police: Suspect arrested after pursuit spans 2 counties
A Huntingdon County man was arrested after a police pursuit that spanned two counties Sunday afternoon. State police told 6 News that it started in Blair County and came to an end in Huntingdon County. State police arrested Leonard Ellis, of Mount Union, is currently in the jail on $100,000 ...
Huntingdon Co. man killed in early morning crash
A Huntingdon County man was killed early this morning in Brady Township when a pick-up truck collided with his car. State police released few details, but said Oran Woodward, Sr., of Mapleton Depot died in the crash. It happened just after 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning on Route 22 just west ...
Public encouraged to participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Police in our area are trying to keep prescription drugs off the streets as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Pennsylvania State Police, the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, Agency and the State Attorney General's Office are joining forces to accept any unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs ...
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 ...
Court docs show siblings, son, ex-husband all helped police gather leads in Altoona woman's 1999 disappearance
The last time anyone saw Sherry Leighty alive was Oct. 1, 1999. But now, after more than a decade of no new leads, details in the case have been developing daily. The search for information has turned to Internet users. For example, Pennsylvania Crimestoppers is prominently featuring Leighty on its ...
Search continues for Altoona woman who disappeared in 1999
The search continued Wednesday in Huntingdon County for the remains of a woman who has been missing since 1999. Huntingdon County District Attorney George Zanic said cadaver dogs have "hit" on points of interest around a farm and hunting camp in Warriors Mark Township. Officials believe that's where Sherry Leighty ...
Family of missing Altoona woman hopes investigation brings closure
Investigators have been searching a 150-acre property in Huntingdon County for days, hoping to find the remains of an Altoona woman missing for nearly 14 years. Sherry Leighty left behind three young children, who have been struggling for answers their entire lives. The Leighty family has been advised by law ...
Family of missing Altoona woman hopes investigation brings closure
Investigators have been searching a 150-acre property in Huntingdon County for days, hoping to find the remains of an Altoona woman missing for nearly 14 years.
Friends of missing Altoona woman recall 14 years of suspicions
The friends and family of Sherry Leighty, who were left with so many questions when she disappeared, are now learning more than they have in the past 14 years. Several neighbors told 6 News they're really not surprised to hear that Sherry's father-in-law, Kenneth Leighty, has been arrested. Close friends ...
Official: Cadaver dogs hit on points of interest in search for Altoona woman who disappeared in 1999
Huntingdon County District Attorney George Zanic said cadaver dogs have hit on points of interest at a rural county farm during the search for clues in the 1999 disappearance of an Altoona woman. While search crews spend another day at the farm looking for clues related to Sherry Leighty's disappearance, ...
Missing Altoona woman search focuses on Huntingdon wooded area
The search for a missing Altoona woman has led investigators to a farm area in rural Huntingdon County, state police said Monday. State police said they are searching for clues in the disappearance of Sherry Leighty at a 150-acre farm along Curfman Road in Warriors Mark Township. The search ...
Centre, Huntingdon counties under tornado watch
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Centre and Huntingdon counties until 11 p.m. Friday. Severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued for much of the region. - Severe weather alerts can change frequently. Click here for the latest active alerts Severe Weather Team 6 said temperatures will ...
Man killed after falling while cutting tree limbs in Huntingdon Co.
A central Pennsylvania man was killed when he fell 20 feet while cutting tree limbs in Huntingdon County. The Altoona Mirror reported that David Arthur, 47, of Hanover, was trimming limbs next to a hunting cabin near Three Springs when he fell to the ground. Arthur's brother called 911, but ...
Bedford Co. man killed in Huntingdon Co. crash
A Bedford County man was killed after crashing his pickup truck in Huntingdon County early Sunday. The Huntingdon coroner said Travis Brown lost control along Eagle Foundry Road in Carbon Township, according to the Altoona Mirror. Brown's vehicle hit multiple trees after veering off the road. Police said there were ...
Eight Homeless Easter Sunday after Huntingdon Fire
Charred brick, broken windows, and ashy debris---the sad signs left behind of a devastating fire that broke out Saturday at 300 Mifflin Street in Huntingdon borough. A blaze that's left eight people without a home this Easter Sunday. Barb Dixon, fire victim, says, "I just moved here a year and ...
Dispatch: Coroner called to car accident on SR 522 in Huntingdon Co.
Dispatch in Huntingdon County confirmed to 6News Sunday night that the coroner was paged for a car accident on Route 522 South. That road was temporarily closed between Orbisonia and Shade Gap. Early reports said it was a two-car head on crash. No further details were released Sunday night.
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