Stories for December 2003
Stories for Wednesday, December 31
Two High Speed Chases And Three Stolen Cars Later - He's Still On The Run
Indiana State Police are also looking for a man in connection with 2 high speed chases, 3 stolen cars and a foot chase. They're trying to find Timothy Robinson. He was running from police in a stolen truck, in Indiana County, when he crashed into a state police car with ...
Suspect Gets Away On Foot
Police in Blair and Cambria counties are looking for a Bedford County man after a midnight police chase that included gunfire and a car crash. Police say they're looking for Landon Mellott, of Six Mile Run, in connection with a chase that started in Blair county. At one point -- ...
Good News...And Bad News About The Cambria County Budget
If you live in Cambria County, your taxes haven't gone up in 10 years. That may sound like good news-- until you hear this. During that time, the county has gotten itself in debt to the amount of 12 million dollars. On Tuesday, commissioners looked at the budget and what ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 30
Johnstown Opens New Parking Garage
If you're going to the Johnstown Chiefs game on New Year's Eve, parking shouldn't be a problem. The city's new parking garage on Vine Street will open for business just in time for the game. Parking in the garage is convenient and will cost five dollars per car. For now, ...
Speech: I Have A Dream
Delivered on the steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 1963 Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had ...
Changing The Way Trash Is Collected
Some changes are coming to the way Johnstown will be collecting your garbage. Stickers will be used to help trash collectors know that you have indeed paid your bill in Johnstown. Effective January 1st, there will be a $25 fine. Another change -- you cannot put your trash out more ...
Richland Township Makes Some Changes
Honoring a fallen hero - while getting down to some serious business. That's what the Richland Township Board did Monday night. It issued a proclamation on the late Police Chief James Mock. It honors his duties as Chief and his devotion to the community. The supervisors then approved the preliminary ...
Police Looking For Phantom Shooter
State police in Greensburg are looking into several reports of someone shooting at vehicles - the day after Christmas. The cars were hit by a small caliber bullet between 9:00 and 9:30 pm while driving along Route 30 in Hempfield Township. No one was hurt, but police are asking for ...
FBI Called In To Investigate Area Car Bombing
A car bomb goes off and those living in one Cambria County neighborhood say the explosion was so strong - their houses shook. Now police in Dale are trying to shake up some information. They do say that someone threw a bomb in a car Sunday night - and it ...
Stories for Monday, December 29
Police Catch Up With Christmas Bandit
Police say he pointed a gun at two people and robbed them, now he's in jail. Police say Laurie Bradley and Derrick Walker were visiting a friend on Christmas when Andre Williams came from the bedroom with a shotgun pointed at them. He demanded their money and left in a ...
First Night In State College
New Year's Eve is still two days away, but already State College is making plans for the tenth anniversary for First Night, to be held in downtown State College. Most people call December 31st New Year's Eve, but in State College December 31st takes on a whole new meaning with ...
Area Neighborhood Shaken By Car Bomb
Local police need your help to catch the person, or persons, responsible for a car bombing. Neighbors say the explosion shook their homes. The car bomb went off in the Dale section of Johnstown, near the 700 block of McMillen Street. Police believe the explosive used on Sunday night was ...
Cambria County Restaurant Gets A Tune-Up
A Cambria County restaurant has gotten a tune-up thanks to some help form community development funds. The Ebensburg Beer and Sandwich Express is now open. The restaurant features the decor of a 1950's era car repair garage. The owner's applied to the progress fund for a loan to buy the ...
Stories for Friday, December 19
D.A. Faces Charges Of Racism
An area district attorney is angrily denying a charge of racism. It's a judge's ruling that has the D.A. upset because the judge concludes race played a factor in a recent decision made by the district attorney about a black defendant. Centre County District Attorney Ray Gricar told Channel 6 ...
Area Police Chief Dies After Six Month Battle With Cancer
The Johnstown area is mourning the passing of a well-known and popular law enforcement official. Longtime Richland Township Police Chief James Mock passed away this morning, after a six-month battle with cancer. Mock was hired as a Richland Township officer in 1965 and served as the department's chief for the ...
Construction To Begin On Johnstown's Newest Shopping Center
Construction on a new shopping center will soon be underway. That's because Wal-Mart and the Heritage Development Company would like to begin construction on the new shopping center going up where a Johnstown mall used to stand. Zoning officer Mark Walker says a handful of new stores like TJ Maxx ...
Prision Guard Remains Suspended
A prison guard in our area, who is denying charges of assault against an inmate, will remain suspended. The Centre County Prison Board reviewed the status of John Owens. He is a Lieutenant at the county prison and will be heading to trial after being accused of using excessive force. ...
Library To Close Due To Lack Of Funding
The state budget situation is now hitting home for schools and libraries across our area. For one library in Blair County - that lack of necessary funds means it will have to temporarily close it's doors. The Bellwood Antis Library will lay people off for a few weeks - because ...
Stories for Thursday, December 18
Parking Downtown? New Options Are Headed Your Way!
People trying to park in downtown Johnstown will soon have a new option. If a new parking garage passes all necessary inspections, it could be ready for the Johnstown Chief's Annual New Year's Eve Hockey Game, which is projected to be a standing room only event. The garage is one ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 17
New Information In Serrano Death Investigation
Authorities in Centre County are planning a news conference this afternoon, in State College, to offer new details about their investigation in the death of a Penn State student. Police found Peter Serrano unresponsive in alley behind the Rathskellar Bar in State College in October. He had bouncers from the ...
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