Stories for May 2006
Stories for Wednesday, May 31
Remembering Velda Malloy
As Channel 6 spoke with people around the Ebensburg area, one thing was clear...Velda Malloy was a very well known, well liked woman. In fact one person we spoke with had a daughter who was friends with Malloy's daughter. What's interesting is they all died tragic deaths. Sandy Little of ...
Success By 6: Blair County Teacher Honored
A Blair County teacher received national recognition for a job well done - but he says the honor isn't his alone.Richard Imler's advanced-placement biology course is among the most popular classes offered at Hollidaysburg Area High School.As his 11th grade student David Decoskey said, "He knows how to relay information ...
State College Meeting Cancelled
The State College School Board has cancelled Wednesday night's meeting regarding the high school renovation project.A new date has not been released.Stay with Channel 6 News tonight at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. for more details.
Murtha "Outraged" Over Marine Scandal
An investigation is now underway to determine how and why more than a dozen Iraqi civilians were allegedly murdered by members of the U.S. Marine Corps.On Wednesday, Congressman John Murtha - a former Marine himself - discussed the incident and the criticism he's received for his prior comments.Murtha said he ...
Entire ATM Machine Stolen
Somerset County State Police are investigating an unusual convenience store burglary in which an entire ATM machine was stolen.The burglary happened at the Southside Express in Summit Township sometime Tuesday night.Police said the perpetrator smashed the glass front door, then backed a pickup truck in front of the building. The ...
Execution Of "Kill-For-Thrill" Murderer Set
A date has been set for the execution of a Clearfield County man convicted of killing four people in a chilling cross-state murder spree 11 years ago.Gov. Ed Rendell on Tuesday signed execution warrants for two men, including 35-year-old Mark Spotz.Spotz is scheduled to die by lethal injection on July ...
Fortson Arraigned On Dozens Of Charges
Web Extra: Murder Suspect Speaks To Channel 6 News - Click Here For The Complete Interview Prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty against a man police said confessed to killing two people.Among dozens of other charges, Nathan Fortson was arraigned Wednesday on charges of murder, kidnapping and robbery ...
Track Shots
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Stories for Tuesday, May 30
Fire Damages Altoona Pizza Shop
Fire broke out in an Altoona pizza shop late Tuesday morning.The blaze broke out around 11:30 a.m. on Logan Blvd.Initial reports indicated the fire was electrical, but there was no immediate word on injuries or how extensive the damage may be.Stay with Channel 6 News for continuing coverage.
Car Slams Into Movie Theater
Two people were injured when a car slammed into Altoona's Carmike 8 Cinemas.The Altoona Mirror reported that the 85-year-old driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.A woman watching a movie was also injured, but refused medical treatment.Police still aren't sure how fast the car was going when it ...
Four Killed In ATV Accidents
Four people were killed in separate all-terrain vehicle accidents over the holiday weekend.The accidents happened in Westmorland, Fayette, Cambria and Huntingdon Counties.Huntingdon State Police said Ronald Lee Clayton, 66, of York, was hunting on Saturday when the accident happened. Clayton was later found along a trail in Hopewell Township pinned ...
Paxson Case Under Gag Order
A Centre County judge has imposed a gag order on all parties involved in the sexual assault case against a former Penn State football player.At a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Brad Lundsford ordered that Scott Paxson's trial be continued, meaning it will not begin as scheduled next month.The judge also ...
nascar test
Stefanik Stefanik enters Jennerstown Nascar Modified Event. Mike Stefanik, the winningest competitor in NASCAR modified division history, Hooters ProCup Breakaway Turns into Breakout. Short-pit strategy helps Shelby Howard pick up first Hooters Pro Cup win. NASCAR NASCAR Kahne wins Coca-Cola 600 Kasey Kahne captured Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600 at the ...
Man Confesses To Killing Two
Police said a Huntingdon County man has confessed to killing two people, including an elderly woman who was missing for nearly a week.Authorities said Nathan Fortson, of Shirley Township, confessed during a police interview to killing Velda Malloy and Dale Zunich.According to police reports, Huntingdon State Police received a tip ...
EYLER FLIES TO 1ST SPRINT CAR WIN OF 2006 AT MERCER RACEWAY PARK
May 27, 2006Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park kicked off American Thunder Weekend on Saturday night completing the eighth show out of 10 scheduled for the 2006 season. The first warm and dry Saturday of the season saw a packed house turn out as the following drivers celebrating with wins in the ...
Stefanik enters Jennerstown Nascar Modified Event.
JENNERSTOWN, PA (May 28) … Mike Stefanik, the winningest competitor in NASCAR modified division history, is the first driver to file an entry for the June 17 Wheeler Bros.100 Whelen Modified Tour (WMT) event at Jennerstown Speedway.The Coventry, Rhode Island pilot has amassed 67 victories in the open wheel modifieds ...
Breakaway Turns into Breakout.
Jennerstown, Pa.-With Benny Gordon in another zip code during the first 100 laps of the Giant Food Stores 250 presented by Predator Performance, Shelby Howard's Tony Stewart Racing team decided to employ a different strategy.The gamble paid off.Howard, driver of the No. 20 Tony Stewart's Original Bar-B-Que Sauce Pontiac, came ...
Stories for Monday, May 29
Great Outdoor Cooking Products
Outdoor cooking can be a whole lot easier, when see some of this season's new grilling accessories. Remember how basting over the barbeque can sometimes be a mess? Well, it’s a cinch with a clever bottle-and-brush combo from Pampered Chef. Simply fill the bottle and screw on the brush.“The brush ...
How to Grill Foods Perfectly
Nothing tastes better than a char-broiled burger from the backyard barbeque.And to make sure yours turn out perfect every time, the Good Housekeeping Institute's food director, Susan Westmoreland, offers some advice. Tip number one: To barbeque a “better burger” – don’t be afraid of the “fat.”“A lot of the fat ...
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