Stories for October 2005
Stories for Tuesday, October 25
Road Crew Response To Storm
Road crews in Richland Township say they were surprised by the intensity of the storm. Officials say, since it rained the majority of the night, they were not expecting the large hit of snow, which put them slightly behind for morning rush hour. "You know, hind-sight is always 20/20. We ...
Winterizing Your Car
Combine snowy roads and bad tires and roads can be treacherous to you. But that means good business for tire shops and mechanics. They're in, what they call, the second phase of winter business and their busiest. The snow has fallen, so now drivers bring their cars in for either ...
Altoona Regional Health System
A Blair County Commissioner fears the city of Altoona could be left in a desperate situation. That's if the Altoona Regional Health System moves its facilities out of the downtown part of the city. Commissioner John Eichelberger is afraid that property values will plummet and it will cause detrimental competition ...
CHANNEL 6 NEWS SCHOOL CLOSINGS
OCTOBER 25TH, 2005 -- AS OF 10:45AM ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND, SOMERSET CAMPUS (NO DAY OR EVENING CLASSES TODAY) CONEMAUGH VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTERNOON PRE-K CLOSED GALLITZIN HEAD START (NO PM CLASSES) PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY: JOHNSTOWN CAMPUS CLOSED
Area Business Burglarized
Police in Blair County are looking for suspects in a burglary at a Tipton business. According to officials, someone broke into the safe at Conner Heating and Air Conditioning and took cash. Police also say a cordless drill was stolen from one of the company's trucks.
Former School Counselor Arrested On Child Porn Charges
Following a nine-month investigation, a former Huntingdon County Area Middle School Couneslor is facing federal pornography charges. FBI agents seized Christopher Estep's school computer in February. Estep was on unpaid leave until March, when he resigned during a school board meeting. Investigators say Estep used the school computer to view ...
Stories for Monday, October 24
Firefighter Dies Following Injuries
Over the weekend, during a live fire training drill, Robert Gallardy, Altoona Fire Department Captain and state inspector, was found unconscious on the basement floor of the Lewistown training building. He received third degree burns over 75 percent of his body. An investigation by the Fire Academy in Lewistown and ...
Best Phones And Remote Control For Elderly
When it comes to high tech for young and hip, smaller is better. But the Good Housekeeping Institute has found that when it comes to tech products for the elderly, bigger is better. Many elderly people have vision problems. But the Good Housekeeping Institute says it's found a few tech ...
Stories for Sunday, October 23
Sunday Beer Sales: Good Idea?
Some people drink beer while watching football, so one might think that beer distributors selling beer on Sundays would be a good thing. Well, you might want to re-think that idea. Beer distributors were given the option to sell beer on Sundays near the start of football season. Mike Goerlich, ...
Stories for Saturday, October 22
Hunters Rally On Fears Deer Hunting Is Threatened
Some hunters fear their sport is in danger, because of changes the Pennsylvania Game Commission has made to control the deer population. A group of hunters in Somerset showed the game commission just how much they don't like the new rules. Several hunters armed with their six-dollar doe tags, threw ...
Stories for Friday, October 21
Winterize Your Home; Will The Government Help?
Local experts say the reason many in our area stay so cold is because half the homes in our area are so old. Many can't afford to replace their doors, windows, or heating system so they have to work with what they have. Channel 6 News checked out one home ...
HALLOWEEN EVENTS!
October 31st -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEARFIELD TRICK OR TREAT October 31st from 6-8pm CITY OF JOHNSTOWN TRICK OR TREAT October 31st from 6-8pm PUNXSUTAWNEY BORO HALLOWEEN PARADE SANDY TOWNSHIP TRICK OR TREAT October 31st from 5-7pm SOUTHMONT, WESTMONT, BROWNSTOWN, LOWER YODER October 31st from 6-8pm STATE COLLEGE TRICK OR TREAT October 31st ...
Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Penn State University Police say 25-year-old Travis Biggans printed pictures from a computer in the James Building, which houses the campus newspaper. According to police, student staff members in the building found pictures of children engaged in sex acts left on a printer. Police say records show that Biggans had ...
Exotic Animals Removed From Home
Adam and Andora Gardner, of Tyrone, are under investigation after police found over 50 reptiles, dogs, cats and a squirrel all crammed into their small house. Most of the animals were taken to the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society. The Gardner's have not been charged and the Humane Society is working ...
Stories for Thursday, October 20
New Plans For Johnstown Playground
Normally the Village Street playground, in Moxham, would be full of children, but it is still closed and the neighborhood is quiet after it was set on fire two weeks ago. However, the city has plans for the playground. A section of the playground was torched in the early morning ...
New Medicare Options
Several senior citizens say they are very concerned with the rising cost of prescription drugs, but when it comes to a Medicare program, what matters to them is the bottom line. "I was, at one time, on thirteen medications for different ailments and things got so far out of hand ...
The Best High-Heel Shoes For Women
Women are always looking for fashionable work shoes that are comfortable, but dont look too dowdy. Thats why the Good Housekeeping Institute stepped out to find the 'comfiest' pumps for this fall. Afterall, for many women, it's all about the shoes. To get some shoes with cushioned soles in it, ...
Violent Accident Leaves Two Dead
A violent, fiery crash along Route 31 in Bedford County last night has left two people dead and sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. According to police, a truck with no trailer crossed the center line hitting a car head on around 6 last night. Both vehicles ...
Stories for Wednesday, October 19
Local Police Officers Frustrated By Pay
It seems over the past 12 years or so, Johnstown Police Officers continue to give up benefits for the good of the city. Johnstown Police Officers say in addition to pay freezes, they have had to re-work their health plans, they've lost holidays, vacation days, and sick days. This year ...
Winning Powerball Ticket Sold
Someone has won the $340 million Powerball jackpot. Lottery officials say Wednesday night's winning ticket was sold in Oregon. The jackpot is the largest in Powerball history and the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. History. Wednesday night's winning numbers are 7, 21, 43, 44, 49 and the Powerball is 29. ...
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