Stories for March 2006
Stories for Tuesday, March 28
Religious Scammers Sentenced
Two Bedford County men scam nearly 80 thousand dollars from 13 unsuspecting residents, all in the name of God. 74-year old John Snyder will spend the next 4 to 12 years in the state prison, while his counterpart Michael McGill will receive credit for the 30 days he spent in ...
Underage Drinking Problem In Our Region
Two recent surveys conducted in Somerset County contained several shocking realities about underage drinking. The statistics were released at a community forum at Somerset High School Tuesday night. The surveys showed 57 percent of 6th to 12th graders in Somerset County have experimented with alcohol. 24 percent of 6th graders ...
Cey And Andress Return To Chiefs
The Johnstown Chiefs will have goaltender Morgan Cey and defenseman Doug Andress back in uniform for Wednesday night's game in Trenton. Both have been reassigned to the Chiefs after spendning time with Springfield of the American Hockey League. Cey has a 17-8-5 record in 31 games for the Chiefs this ...
Richland Development Plans
Developers tell Channel 6 News, that Team Motors on Scalp Avenue has decided to move, and in it's place they plan on building an entirely new retail area. It's still not clear what businesses would be in the shopping center but officials say they are talking to as many as ...
Help On The Way
For years, Northern Cambria residents have been afraid to let their children play near the flooded entrances to abandoned coal and coke mines.The water building up in the abandoned mines is a common problem, and has caused additional concern that nearby property is at risk for flooding.But now, thanks to ...
Sentencing Postponed For Suffocating Deaths
The sentencing of a Somerset County couple whose children suffocated inside a cedar chest has been delayed until next month.Nathan Leydig and Heather Baker pleaded guilty in January to a single count each of child endangerment. The charges followed the deaths last fall of their two sons, 5-year-old Anthony and ...
Area Home Damaged In Morning Fire
Quick work by fire crews prevented more serious problems during a morning house fire.The fire started at around 10 a.m. Tuesday at a home on First Street in East Conemaugh. The owner said he awoke to the smell of smoke and called for help. Several volunteer fire companies responded and ...
Stories for Monday, March 27
Firefighters Say Farewell To One Of Their Own
For those who knew him, the name Barry Levin was synonymous with the Glen Richey Fire Company.On Monday, those who paid their last respects said his death will leave a noticeable void at the fire hall.Levin was one of several firefighters who agreed to tend to the station's coal furnace ...
Penn State Program Gains National Attention
A unique program at Penn State University received national attention Monday morning on NBC's Today Show.The show highlighted a new forensics curriculum being offered at the University Park campus.The Penn State CSI program is headed by an investigator who helped identify World Trade Center victims through DNA following the Sept. ...
Firefighter Laid To Rest
Funeral services were held Monday morning for a Clearfield County firefighter.Barry Levin served with the Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Department.Levin died last week while performing fire-related activities at the company fire hall.
House Fire Claims Life
One person is confirmed dead after a morning house fire in Springfield Township.The fire was discovered just before 2 a.m. Monday in a home along Fleck Road.The victim was found around 6:30 a.m., and police are not releasing any names.The State Police Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the ...
Rumsfeld Arrives In Somerset County
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has arrived in Somerset County to visit the Flight 93 crash site.White House officials said Rumsfeld is visiting the temporary memorial for a brief personal visit.Stay with Channel 6 News for continuing coverage.
Stories for Sunday, March 26
Sunday Morning Accident Takes Life
An early-morning accident in Elk County claimed one person's life and sent a man to the hospital. State Police said around 6 a.m. Sunday, for an unknown reason, a car lost control on Rt. 255 in Jay Township and crashed into a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the ...
Local Hit And Run Update
Last month Channel 6 News brought you the story of a seven-year-old boy in Bedford who was flown to the hospital, after he was thought to be the victim of a hit and run accident on Black Hollow Road. There is an update, State Police in Bedford say the young ...
Autopsy Underway For Man Exposed To Chemical
A Tyrone man died in his home Friday night after he was exposed to a chemical at work.The Blair County Coroner's Office is waiting for test results come back to determine the cause of death of 50-year-old Lee Henninger.According to Chief Deputy Coroner Jeff Guyer, Henninger was splashed in the ...
Rumsfeld Comes To Somerset County
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visited the Flight 93 crash site in Somerset County Monday morning. White House officials say it was a personal visit and was brief. Local people had mixed opinions. "I think Secretary Rumsfeld coming is a good thing. He'll bring some positive recognition to the area," ...
Indiana County Soldier Killed In Iraq
Sergeant 1st Class Randy McCaulley died in Iraq near Ramadi on March 23rd after being shot when his dismounted patrol came under fire. "They encountered some small arms fire, in which he was fatally wounded through the left arm pit, " said Major Richard Collage of the Army National Guard. ...
Stories for Saturday, March 25
Murder Prelim On Postponed
The preliminary hearing for a man accused in a State College murder has been postponed. Josephy Ventura's prelim was scheduled for Monday in Centre County Court, but it has been delayed at the request of his attorney. His new prelim date is April 6th. Ventura's charged with first and third ...
Paintball Vandalism Causing Problems
Paintball vandalism has a Centre County Police Department seeking the public's help in finding out who is behind the crime. According to Ferguson Township Police, over the last year more than two thousand dollars worth of paintball damage has been done to township property like street signs. Now they say ...
Two People Die In Local Accident
According to authorities, the accident happened just before one am on Rt. 322 / I-99 near Curve Hill Road in Patton Township. Both people were thrown from the vehicle. Christine Corell of Bellefonte died at the scene and Dale Peters of Pleasant Gap died earlier this evening in the hospital. ...
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