Stories for November 2003
Stories for Monday, November 17
City Golf Course In Trouble
The City of Johnstown is trying to tackle a deficit at its city-owned golf course, Berkley Hills. City Manager, Jeff Silka, says the course has lost $76,000 dollars in the last six years, and unless that deficit can be made up, the city may consider selling the course--possibly to developers. ...
Stories for Friday, November 14
"D" Street To Be Repaired
We've told you about a winding road, in Johnstown, that's been the site of several accidents. But now, it will be getting some help. PennDot say they will resurface "D" Street on Tuesday. Until then, anti-skid material will be placed on that stretch of road connecting the city's West End ...
Stories for Wednesday, November 12
Somerset Death Investigation
Police say a Somerset County couple with a history of heated disputes is dead in a murder-suicide. Police say they found Edward Tarasovic dead inside his pickup truck Saturday, with a hose attached to the tailpipe, and his wife Judy Ann beated to death inside their Somerset apartment. Police won't ...
Crown American Moves Forward With Plans To Merge
Shareholders of Crown American Realty Trust and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust have approved a 381 (M) million dollar merger of the two companies, creating a company that will control 54 malls and plazas in a dozen states. Shareholders of the Johnstown and Philadelphia companies approved the deal yesterday, six ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 11
Burglary Suspect Still On The Run
Police are looking for a man who they say robbed the East Hills Pharmacy Monday night. Officials say the suspect was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue hankerchief over his face. He approached the counter and asked the clerk for Oxycontin. When he learned they had none, he pulled ...
Penn State Receives Money For AIDS Education
Penn State is one of six universities to receive a federal grant earmarked for AIDS education. Susan Kennedy is Associate Director for Educational Services at the University Health Services office. She says the $7,200 dollar grant from the National Association for Student Affairs Administrators will help educate college students about ...
Traffic Safety In Downtown State College
In downtown State College, there's something new to warn motorists to slow down for pedestrians. Signs have now been posted at many busy downtown intersections. Pedestrian traffic in State College is always a factor, and with more pedestrian accidents in recently, the safety and prevention measures are being stepped up. ...
Cambria County Prisoner On The Run
Police need your help to catch an escaped prisoner. Officials from the Cambria County Jail say volunteers were giving Stephanie Middler a ride to a rehab center in Maryland when she ran away. They made a stop at Middler's home in Ebensburg so she could pickup some cloths and she ...
Prison Guard Loses His Job
The Centre County Prison faces more problems as a prison guard, who tested positive for drugs, is now out of a job. County administrators confirm for Channel Six News that Jeremy Woodring resigned late last week after testing positive for marijuana. Woodring was relatively new on the job as a ...
Somerset Couple Found Dead... Was It A Murder-Suicide?
Police say a man bludgeoned his wife to death and then killed himself by attaching a hose to the tailpipe of his truck and putting the other end in the cab. State police and Somerset Borough police say they found the body of 41-year-old Edward Richard Tarasovic, of Somerset, inside ...
Stories for Monday, November 10
Johnstown To Lose $15 Million Dollars Next Year
Johnstown officials are anticipating 15 (m) million dollars less in the region's payroll next year. Officials anticipate collecting 15 percent less from the commuter tax because of an exodus of well-paying jobs. Johnstown has been losing jobs at the former Promistar Bank, Reliant Energy Corporation, Bestform Incorporated and soon Crown ...
Plane Accident In Centre County
FAA officials, who have been to the scene of a plane crash near the University Park Airport, say their next step is to retrieve the aircraft from where the accident occurred. According to the airport manager, they came in and gathered information that they will analyze to determine exactly what ...
Prosecutors Focusing On Homicide Case
Five dead bodies were found in Hugo Selenski's yard the same day he was charged with robbery and several other lesser offenses. Now, prosecutors are dropping the initial set of charges. They say that by dropping those charges they can focus better on Selenski's double homicide case.
Stories for Friday, November 7
Somerset County Road Project
PennDOT reveals its plans for a construction project on one of Somerset's busiest roads. Route 31, which runs through Somerset Borough, will be undergoing a face lift. The Patriot Street reconstruction project was on display for the public to see. The project includes a 3/4 mile strip of Route 31, ...
Johnstown Crunches The Numbers
While we're still a month and a half away from 2004, next year is exactly what many communities are already working on. Johnstown city leaders are busy crunching their numbers, trying to come up with a balanced budget. While they feel they should be able to make ends meet, without ...
Johnstown's "D" Street Under Watchful Eye
For two days running there have been accidents along this stretch of D Street in Johnstown. On Thursday, one car lost control coming up the hill while another vehicle rolled over on its way down. Fortunately, neither driver was seriously injured, but local officials say something needs to be done. ...
Local Company Facing Fines?
Federal safety officials are seeking $13,000 in fines against a Blair County company. Some of the citations against Varner's Pallets include a lack of fire extinguishers, un-insulated spliced wires and improperly stored containers of flammable gas. The company has until November 24th to contest the citations.
Stories for Wednesday, November 5
Three Hour Police Stand-Off In Centre County
There were some tense moments, but a police standoff this morning ends peacefully after hours of negotiation. Police said they had troubles with the suspect only a few days before, and decided to take extra precautions today This morning in Bellefonte police were trying to serve a warrant, but instead ...
Has Congressman Shuster Been Caught In A Lie?
It's not an election year for Congressman Bill Shuster, but there are claims today that he's been involved in illegal campaign activities. A few weeks ago, news that a supposed spy was sent to congressional candidate Michael Delgrosso's neighborhood, by Shuster, became public. Congressman Bill Shuster said the spy was ...
Death Investigation Continues In State College
A Penn State student died over a week ago, and police say they're still talking to witnesses about his death. A make shift memorial for "Peter" Serrano continues to grow in downtown State College. That's where he died after a scuffle with the staff of a nearby bar. State College ...
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