Stories for November 2004
Stories for Tuesday, November 30
Phone Scam Makes It's Way Through Area
The Attorney General's office says it's a phone scam is targeting the region, but today the scam artists picked the wrong man to target and our cameras were there for it all. The scams all start out the same. Someone calls, claiming you just won money from the government, but ...
Sisters Put In Probation Program For Animal Cruelty
Two sisters charged with hundreds of counts of cruelty to animals last year have been placed in a special probation program for first-time offenders. Erma and Rosemary Gillin of Jackson Township were charged after dozens of dogs, birds and a cat were seized from their home last year. They said ...
Some Major Work Almost Done At War Memorial Arena
Over $600,000 of major repairs, including iron reinforcements, are expected to be done by the end of the year at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena. Officials made temporary repairs so the Johnstown Chiefs could finish their season. Now, all the affected seats are again available for games this season. ...
Police Looking For Vandals
Indiana Police are still trying to figure out who tore through the Saltsburg High School breaking windows, electronic equipment and toppling desks. Schools Officials say vandals sprayed six fire extinguishers, leaving foam throughout the building. School was out yesterday for the start of hunting season, but School District Officials spent ...
Patients Helping Medical Clinic's Holiday Wish Come True
A Centre County Medical Clinic has a special wish this holiday season, and its patients are among those making it come true. At Centre Volunteers in Medicine, the tree is getting decorations. Each one represents a donation to its holiday fund drive. The Centre provides low cost medical care, and ...
Stories for Monday, November 29
Holiday Decorating Safety
A Florida man, electrocuted Saturday while trying to light his home for the holidays. He stood in wet grass while untangling a long string of lights with a series of extension cords and electrical tape. Police say his death was preventable if proper safety precautions were taken. While stringing up ...
Late Night Armed Robbery In Cambria County
There was an armed robbery late last night in Cambria County. It happened at the Sunoco along Scalp Avenue in Richland Township. What we know so far is that around midnight the suspect, a white male wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and a white ball cap, walked into the ...
Holiday Traffic Slows On I-80
In Clearfield County some drivers on Interstate 80 got caught in a major traffic jam Sunday night. Construction on the eastbound lanes caused bumper-to-bumper crawls across 20 miles of the highway stretching from Dubois to Clearfield. A minor traffic accident slowed things down on the westbound side. Nobody was seriously ...
Elderly Woman Hit By Car
An 80-year-old Jefferson County woman has died after being hit by a car. State police say Mary Blose was killed when she was hit by the car on Main Street in the village of Valler. Police say she was trying to cross the road when she walked in front of ...
Stories for Saturday, November 27
Black Friday Success
Retailers have a lot more cash in their banks accounts this weekend thanks to Black Friday shoppers. Many malls, like the Johnstown Galleria, say they've had a bigger turnout this Black Friday then in the past. Even on Saturday, stores like Boscov's, still had a few long lines with people ...
Stories for Friday, November 26
Good Housekeeping Tests Christmas Products
ARE YOU LOOKING TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATING NOT ONLY SIMPLE BUT ALSO SAFE? IF YOU LIKE THE GLOW OF CANDLES BUT WANT TO AVOID THE HAZARDS OF AN OPEN FLAME AND DRIPPING WAX, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING SAYS CHECK OUT THE FLAMELESS CANDLE FROM NORTHERN INTERNATIONAL. IT GLOWS FROM THE INSIDE ...
A Portion Of Route 219 Closes To Traffic
A five mile stretch of Route 219 between the Route 36 Interchange at Mahanney and Bellslanding has been shut down indefinitely because of a potentially hazardous spill. PennDot Officials say they're not sure what the liquid is, but it's creating a very slick film on the road. The Department of ...
Special Kids Program For The Holidays Is Underway
If you need to venture out in Johnstown, The Learning Lamp is offering a special kids program. Parents can drop their kids off at the upstairs entrance of Sears between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the entire holiday shopping season. Kids will get to make holiday crafts and activities ...
Stories for Thursday, November 25
PA Pike Strike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Strike continues. It's day two and the new flat toll fees are in effect, causing some highway headaches for drivers. The turnpike interchange in Bedford County saw long lines Thursday. As managers collected tolls, turnpike employees walked the picket lines. Employees say they want a better insurance ...
A Special Thanksgiving: Remembering Perry
It was 2 years ago when the Omodio family lost their son, Perry, in a car accident. So Thanksgiving can be hard for them. But with the help of one of Perry's high school friends serving in Iraq they now have a patriotic way to honor him. Lena Omodio is ...
Child Diagnosed With Bacterial Meningitis
a blair county youngster has been diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis. Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Health say they're taking every precaution to make sure anyone who came in contact with the child is properly treated with antibiotics. A Spokesman for the Health Deparment says if the contagioius virus spread, ...
Deadly Accident On Route 30
A head on collision claimed the life of an Osterburg woman on Wednesday afternoon. Police say Misty Karns was going west on Route 30 in West Providence Township when she lost control on the wet road, crossed the center line and hit a car Richard Rhoat of Everett was driving. ...
Stories for Wednesday, November 24
Managers Now Stationed At Toll Booths On The Turnpike
The free ride is over. Toll Booths on the PA Turnpike are being manned by managers who will collect a flat rate of $2 for cars and $15 for trucks. Turnpike Officials say if the turnpike starts to show a loss compared to last year's revenues, rates could be increased. ...
Tax Increase
Bedford County Commissioners approved the 2005 budget recently. Now Bedford County residents will have to pay more on property taxes. Its an increase of about $550,000. Commissioners say they cut out as much as they could but county expenses are on the rise. Steve Howsare, a Bedford County Commissioner, tells ...
PA Toll Collectors & Turnpike Workers Go On Strike
Toll Collectors and other Pennsylvania Turnpike Workers went on strike today, according to Union Officials. The strike began in the pre-dawn hours today, one of the busiest travel days of the year. The State plans to give motorists a free ride on the Pennsylvania Turnpike today because of the strike. ...
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