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Somerset Co. teens get lost while kayaking

A trio of kayakers packed up their gear, got a ride from their parents and hit the water around 6 p.m. Sunday. But when their parents couldn't get ahold of them a few hours later, they said police assumed the boys were out partying and took their time trying to find ...

Local libraries switching to new 'Evergreen' technology system

New technology is helping a local library change its system, but it won't be just library officials who will have to adjust. The Cambria County Library is one of 40 libraries in the state being transferred to the new system called Evergreen. "It's an open-source system and we're joining a ...

Community rallies around paralyzed boy

11-year-old Jacob “Jake” Clontz, a vent-dependent quadriplegic Johnstown boy, is the focus of Sunday’s fundraiser in Davidsville. In a few months, the Williams family will be officially adopting Jake, but they're asking for some help from the community to make the transition a little easier. The family says ...

Fundraiser raises $2 million for Flight 93 National Memorial

A fundraiser that attracted local politicians, dignitaries and celebrities to a Washington, D.C., museum Tuesday night raised $2 million for the Flight 93 National Memorial. Marjorie Hall of the National Park Foundation said $12 million is still needed to finish the memorial near Shanksville. Former Presidents George W. Bush and ...

Motorcyclist killed in Somerset Co. crash

Police say a 51-year-old died in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday. The motorcyclist was traveling on North 985 when he crossed over the center line, investigators said. He entered the southbound lane of travel, over-corrected and lost control. In the process, the bike went down and the man was thrown off. ...

Controversial Lyme Bill in Pennsylvania

This time of year is typically when we see more people taking advantage of the outdoors in Pennsylvania, It's also that time where ticks take advantage of you, but that's not on the minds of many. "I’m not much worried, they're there, they're there," said Andrew Bishop of Armagh. ...

2 local school districts plan to hold the line on taxes

For the first time in 25 years, property owners in the Westmont Hilltop School District will not have a school tax increase. The last time there was no school tax increase, Ronald Reagan was still president. The school board members on hand Monday night voted unanimously to hold the line ...

Man faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly striking dog with hammer

Police said a man is facing animal cruelty charges after he struck a dog in the head with a hammer in Somerset on Wednesday. The incident happened at a house in the Rockwood Borough. Police charged Antra Hardy, 35, with cruelty to animals and disorderly conduct. The dog is now ...

Police look for man who pulled knife on driver in traffic after altercation about loud music

Police in Somerset are looking for a man who pulled a knife on a driver during a stop in traffic. The incident happened Wednesday evening, and the assailant remained at large as of Friday afternoon. The victim told police he was stopped in traffic on Pleasant Avenue when a man ...

Missing stop sign causes crash in Windber

A minor car crash in Windber earlier this week is creating attention after police discover the cause of the crash was due to a missing stop sign. Police tell 6 News they think it was a prank that someone clearly didn't think through. Not only is removing a stop sign ...

Owner hopes to put concerns of animal neglect to rest

Five horses and a cow are living in a backyard in Meyersdale. Tom Lindeman owns two of the horses but told 6 News he is also caring for the others. The living conditions don't appear to be much better than they were in January when authorities seized eight malnourished horses ...

Quemahoning Towers evacuated after 5th floor fire

A high rise apartment fire in Windber evacuated more than 100 people Monday afternoon. 6 News talked to the fire marshal not long after crews were clearing the scene. He ruled it as an electrical fire caused by a power strip. Residents told us it’s been years since the whole ...

Parents of abducted girl speak out

Police are still looking for a man they said lured a 10-year-old girl into his van. It happened along Wills Church Road in Somerset Township Thursday afternoon. Police released a sketch of the suspect on Friday. They describe him as a man with a full beard with salt and pepper ...

Police: Abducted girl was brave, smart

The search for a dark, beat up minivan continues in Somerset County after state police said a man lured a 10-year-old girl into that van on Wills Church Road Thursday afternoon. State police released a detailed sketch of the man on Friday. Police said he has a full beard and was wearing ...

State police still seeking man who abducted child in Somerset Co.

Pennsylvania State Police are continuing their search for a man who abducted a 10-year-old girl Thursday afternoon. State police said a man grabbed the child around 4 p.m. along Wills Church Road in Somerset Township and put her in the minivan he was driving. Investigators said the child was released ...

Officials trying to stop vandalism at Gallitzin State Park

Officials said they are fed up with vandalism and wild parties at a state park in Somerset County and are working on ways to put an end to it. Staff at Gallitzin State Park in Ogle Township contacted 6 News on Wednesday and said they found beer cans and property ...

Somerset Co. introduces new protocol for dealing with sexual assaults

It's estimated that only one out of every four sexual assault victims report their cases to law enforcement. That's why the new district attorney in Somerset County has worked on a new way to handle the reports of sexual assault. It's collaboration between the DA's office and several other agencies, ...

Airports awarded funding for improvements

Gov.Tom Corbett recently announced that 27 airports in Pennsylvania would be receiving funding. The $12.6 million will be distributed to airports to enhance safety and improve facilities. "More than 290,000 people in Pennsylvania rely on the aviation industry for jobs," Corbett said. The funding comes from state and federal sources. ...

Somerset Co. school district holds emergency preparedness drill

A Somerset County school district held an off-site drill as part of its emergency preparedness plan. It took 18 months for the Windber Area School District to plan the drill on Wednesday, and emergency officials helped the school carry it out. The drill wasn't only to educate students, but also ...

Local church selling wild ramps to raise money for mission trip

Usually in order to make money, you first have to spend money, but a local church has found a way to dig up a piece of Mother Nature and sell it for profit. 6 News reporter Maria Miller went out into the woods of Somerset County Tuesday night where members of ...