Stories for May 2005
Stories for Thursday, May 12
Car Accident Drama Continues 2 Years Later
Josh Bowser's sentence was delayed Thursday afternoon. KeriAnn Ross, the victim's cousin, said, Bowser wants to change his plea from guilty to not guilty and face a jury trial. This move angers the victim's families. According to them, this keeps happening. They're tired of waiting while Bowser is free. Ross, ...
Explosion In Somerset
Firefighters tell Channel 6 News something exploded in the stockyard off South Centre Avenue. One worker in the yard was treated for smoke inhalation. Where the fire started, firefighters broke the pile apart to put it out. Neighbors were kept away but no one was evacuated.
Pesky Problems Solved By Good Housekeeping
Weve all heard jokes about how many someones it takes to change a light bulb. But changing a bulb thats way up high is no joke, especially if the glass is broken.Thats why Good Housekeeping was curious about the claim that the Unger Bulb Changer Kit can do it all. ...
Deadly Accident
A Virginia accident has left one Cambria County magistrate in the hospital and another local man dead. Virginia police say Max Pavlovich was driving on Interstate 95 near Richmond when he ran off the road and his car flipped over. William Clark, of Richland, was thrown from the car and ...
Stories for Wednesday, May 11
Will You Vote?
Channel 6 News Reporter Katie Collett asked several people, "Do you even know what positions are up in this primary election?" One man said, "Not really, I've seen the signs around but I try not to pay too much attention to it." A woman says, "Margaret O'Malley, Nokes, and they're ...
Pawn Shop Raid
As soon as the raid happened, Gary Vaughn of Gary's Steals and Deals called Channel 6, stunned in the IRS and State Police were raiding his store, taking cash, computers, and all kinds of merchandise. A State Police Officer said, "The only thing I can tell you at this time ...
Man Pleads Guilty To Vehicular Homicide
Randy Shipley, of Johnstown, was driving the SUV that crashed into a car being driven by Mike Elswick, of Ligonier Township, along Route 271 last July. Elswick, who was on his way to work, died at the scene. Shipley, who faces up to 32 years in prison, is to be ...
Stories for Tuesday, May 10
Blair County Murder Hearing
During the hearing, Drass' grandmother, Kathryn Chamberlain, said she loved her grandson just as much as before he shot her husband. Chamberlain, victim Dwayne Chamberlain's wife, also testified the shooting could have been an accident. Chamberlain said Drass walked into the living room, bragging that he had been able to ...
Patient Safety Day Of Action
Several local healthcare workers held an awareness rally outside of Laurelwood. They said they hope to raise awareness of the problem of mandatory overtime. Right now, house bill 957 is being considered by the House Professional Licensure Committee. Several local lawmakers, including Senator Wozniak, Representative Haluska, Representative Wojnaroski and Representative ...
Teenage Suspect Leads Police On Chase
Officials say they clocked the teenager going 67 mph in a 25 mph zone, when he took off, heading out of Johnstown through Coopersdale, then up the Dishong Mountain. Police say they finally got in front of the boy on route 22 in a construction zone. According to police, the ...
Stories for Monday, May 9
Dumpster Fire Ruled Arson
Fire broke out in a dumpster at the Camtran Garage just after midnight Monday morning. Now police have charged Maria Esposito with arson among other lesser charges. The fire spread upstairs to the Gleason Insurance Agency. It caused structural damage to their computer room and an adjacent office. Fortunately the ...
Stories for Sunday, May 8
The End Of WWII
This weekend marks the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Blair County veteran Joseph Conlon recalls his days as a fighter pilot and his struggle to stay alive after being shot down. The explosion killed five of his comrades. He was soon captured by Hungarian farmers and ...
Stories for Saturday, May 7
Primary Election
The primary election is nearing and some Cambria County candidates were out early Saturday morning rallying support. Political issues were the talk of the breakfast table as dozens gathered at Aces's Lounge in Johnstown's Cambria City. The three candidates running for Cambria County judge were on hand as well as ...
Bridge Dedication
Clearfield County - A Coalport community honors one of their own. A bridge was dedicated Saturday in memory of Bradley Kritzer, the 19 year old Clearfield County native who died while serving overseas in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Kritzer's family describes him as a loving person who proudly served his country.
Stories for Friday, May 6
Officials Respond To Prisoner Abuse Claims
Shawn Hadix is a Somerset County Prisoner. He proclaimed to Channel 6 News Thursday, "Somerset County Jail's nothing but a big conspiracy. Tim Mapes and Mike Shaulis know all about the assaults and the C.O.'s were ordering people to get beat-up up there. Somerset officials may be looking into the ...
Public Safety Building Plans
While many city employees continue to deal with the conditions in the Public Safety Building the city is still looking for ways to help them. Those who work inside would not talk on camera Friday, but they tell Channel 6 News their workspace is cramped inside and the heater and ...
Richland Police Changes
The Richland Police Department just got 2 motorcycles for their officers to use. Zepka Harley Davidson provided the Electra Glydes for them. The department hopes it will add to their community involvement. Richard Barlett of the Richland Police Department tells Channel 6 News, "[our officers will] interact with the residents ...
Stories for Thursday, May 5
Northern Cambria School District Signs On To Act 72
Not many school districts in the state have agreed to act 72 yet. None in Somerset or Cambria Counties, except the Northern Cambria School District. One of only 13 out of 501 districts that have so far. So why Northern Cambria? Superintendent, Dr. Tom Estep, says the law has flaws ...
Stories for Wednesday, May 4
Streets Of Speed
Our initial report on "Streets of Speed" got such an overwhelming response from so many of you watching that we took our cameras out to dangerous problems areas again. This time to the streets of Blair County. Sixteen officers make up the Logan Township Police Department. Last year they wrote ...
Smoking Ban?
If you're a smoker, chances are a smoke free bar or restaurant doesn't appeal to you, but some state leaders say too bad. It's the employees they're worried about this time. A new law was proposed Wednesday calling for restaurants and bars to become smoke free. Lawmakers say it's unfair ...
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