Stories for June 2005
Stories for Monday, June 20
Bishop's Viewing And Funeral
Former Bishop of the Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese passed away last Tuesday afternoon at 93. Bishop James Hogan served the diocese for 20 years, and was described by parishioners as humble and kind. Hogan was a favorite for confession among many Catholics in the region. His body was received at the ...
Deadly ATV Accident
Two people are dead after the ATV they were riding hit a tree. Police say the driver, Blain Snedden, of Brockway, and a passenger, Megan Skalicky, of Brookville, were traveling along Bagdad Road in Snyder Township, Jefferson County, when they failed to stop at a T-intersection and crossed over the ...
Stories for Saturday, June 18
Bomb Scare
Indiana County Sheriff Deputy's went to Homer City to serve a man with a protection from abuse order which was filed by his daughter. But when deputy's arrived at the house, they found a pipe bomb and 21 other explosive devices. Neighbors tell Channel 6 News that John Saco owns ...
Ford Van Makes Owners Nervous
Denny and Noreen Carrera use a Ford Econoline van to travel. Denny Carrera needs the large van to accomodate his wheelchair lift. But recent problems with the van have the Carreras worried. Eight months ago, the cruise control in the vehicle stopped working. The wiring around a cruise switch in ...
Stories for Friday, June 17
Meth In Cambria County
The Meth bust and arrest happened late Thursday just outside of Coupon in Gallitzin Township in Cambria County. 60-year-old Robert Farabaugh of Colver was arrested on drug and gun charges. Police say he's a known Meth cooker. They try to arrest him on a warrant from Venango County for drugs ...
Tornado Hits Jefferson County
The Oak Heritage Furniture Factory was in the path of destruction when a F1 tornado ripped through Brockway Wednesday night. Several employees were in the building when the roof was peeled back and beams were tossed in the air. Workers spent Thursday cleaning up, finding pieces of material from the ...
Stories for Thursday, June 16
New Craft Festival At Lakemont Park
A new craft festival at Lakemont Park will replace the relocated Keystone Country Festival, and organizers already have over a hundred fifty vendors. Over a year ago the Allegheny Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau decided to move the Keystone Country Festival to the Blair County Convention Center -leaving Lakemont Park ...
National Rail Strike Hits Altoona
Norfolk Southern union members from our area were on strike this morning to support their fellow brothers. Workers from the Juniata shops in Altoona walked with over three thousand other union members nationwide. The union is upset over the railroad filling vacant positions with subcontractors. Norfolk Southern contacted a Virginia ...
Stories for Wednesday, June 15
Republicans And Other Leaders Stand Up For Murtha
Embattled Republican Tom Delay comes out in support of Congressman Murtha saying he's a man of integrity and the article doesn't mean a thing. The article, as Channel 6 News first reported Monday, claims a conflict of interest between Congressman Murtha and the lobbying group, KSA, which his brother works ...
#1 Vacation Spot In The World Again!
Johnstown is looking for visitors. But some ask, Is this a misprint? The Johnstown Convention and Visitor's Bureau says no. There is a reason behind them saying that Johnstown is the #1 vacation spot in the world again!. Channel 6 News asked people in Johnstown about the slogan Wednesday afternoon. ...
Possible Tax Increase
The Altoona Area School District hasn't raised taxes in 19 years..but now they're facing a $2.8 million shortfall. Mainly because of a $1.4 million increase in the cost of healthcare for employees. Couple that with a projected loss of revenue and it has to be made up somewhere. The Board ...
Terri Schiavo Fact Sheet
Terri Schiavo Biography Terri Schiavo was born Dec. 3, 1963. Her full maiden name was Theresa Marie Schindler. She married Michael Schiavo in 1984. She collapsed Feb. 25, 1990, at the age of 26. Doctors say a potassium imbalance stopped her heart, but they haven't concluded exactly why that happened. ...
Deadly Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Homer City man Tuesday. According to police, Richard Capitosti was traveling South on Route 259, past Fry Cemetery Road, when he lost control of his bike and it rolled over. Capitosti was thrown from the motorcycle. Emergency crews air-lifted him to Conemaugh ...
Stories for Tuesday, June 14
Former Priest Indicted
A former priest at Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Portage, Jason Dolan began serving April 27, 2004. According to prosecutors, Dolan is being accused of being in possession of child pornography. It's important to stress, these charges do not involve local children. Authorities say they began gathering ...
Beat The Summer Heat
If you want to dive in the pool in the hot temperatures, good luck finding a public pool. One of the closest is the Windber Recreation pool. It is one of the only pools for miles, so it gets busy when it's brutally hot. That's unusual for the Windber Recreation ...
Stories for Monday, June 13
New Healthcare Options For Bethlehem Retirees
Ace's Lounge was packed Monday as Bethlehem Steel retirees listened to representatives from the healthcare group, VEBA. The group is offering the retirees and their widows, what they call, better prescription coverage. Many are already with Security Blue for their healthcare. Each retiree has a unique situation so they had ...
Ethical Questions Surround Congressman Murtha
According to a Los Angeles Times article, Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha, the highest ranking Democrat on the House Defense Appropriations Committee may have used his influence to line the pockets of his brother, Robert Kit Murtha, a Washington lobbyist. He's the senior partner for KSA Consulting, a company that represents ...
Good News In Blair County
A ribbon cutting for eight new Amtran buses in Blair County. And while those shiny new buses are putting smiles on the faces of riders and Amtran officials - it doesn't mean funding isn't still a huge problem. It actually took Amtran years of saving state money to be able ...
Deadly Motorcycle Accident
According to State Police, Edward Meyers died after losing control of his motorcycle while trying to go around a curve on Route 601 in Somerset County. Meyers was taken to a Johnstown hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police say Meyers was not wearing a helmet. The Cambria County coroner ...
Man Fleeing Police On ATV Ends Up In Hospital
Police say they tried to pull Brandon Jesberger, of Brookville, over when he was riding an ATV along Route 322. Police say they put on emergency lights and tried to motion him over with hand and arm movements. They say Jesberger ignored their attempts, and sped up and turned onto ...
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