Stories for May 2006
Stories for Monday, May 29
Honoring Civil War Dead
A Cambria County cemetery filled with the graves of union soldiers who lost their lives in the civil war played host to the annual tradition of honoring the lives lost. Channel 6 Photographer JD Kirkpatrick takes you to the ceremony at Sandyvale Cemetery.
Remembering The Creation Of Memorial Day
Remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Boalsburg, Centre County where Memorial Day originated. Its already been a busy weekend there and thousands are once again on hand for a mix of military history and town festivities. Many stop by to see the statue of "the three ladies," women ...
Student Investigates School District Spending
From football games to basketball and more, the popularity of high school sports has promoted a debate in districts across the region. How can they balance academics with the athletics? One local student thinks one is favored more than the other and she set out to prove it.For her senior ...
New Citizens Talk About What America Means To Them
Memorial Day is a time to honor the sacrifice and service of our military men and women - Americans who gave their lives. Last week we told you about 14 people who became U.S. citizens. Now, we look closer into their stories and what being an American means to them.Twenty ...
Stories for Sunday, May 28
Kahne wins Coca-Cola 600
Concord, NC (Sports Network) - Kasey Kahne captured Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600 at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kahne in his No.9 Dodge crossed the finish line 2.115 seconds ahead of Jimmie Johnson.The victory was Kahne's third of the season and fourth of his career.A special performance of the National Anthem ...
Sam Hornish Jr. win a classic at Indy.
Sam Hornish Jr. captured the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500. The No.6 Penske Racing Honda crossed the finish line 0.0635 seconds ahead of Marco Andretti.The victory was Hornish Jr.'s first of the season, first at Indianapolis and 15th of his IndyCar career. It is owner Roger Penske's 14th Indy ...
Hornaday Jr. outlasts Sprague in Mansfield
Ron Hornaday Jr. captured Saturday afternoon's City of Mansfield 250 Craftsman Truck Series race. The No.33 Kevin Harvick Inc. Chevrolet crossed the finish line 0.961 seconds ahead of Jack Sprague.The victory was Hornaday's first of the season and series record 28th of his Craftsman career.After rain canceled qualifying on Friday ...
Edwards wins Carquest Auto Parts 300
Concord, NC (Sports Network) - Carl Edwards won Saturday night's Carquest Auto Parts 300 Busch Series event at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. The No.60 Roush Racing Ford took the checkered flag 2.458 seconds ahead of Kurt Busch.The victory was Edwards' first of the season and sixth of his Busch career.Pole ...
Stories for Friday, May 26
Increased Funds For Senior Centers
There's good news for seniors in Cambria County: More funding has been allocated for the county's senior activity centers.The county's credit rating has improved, prompting officials to refinance bond issues and stabilize the budget.The county then put the activity centers on the books, allowing the funding that was used to ...
Drug Kingpin May Appeal Verdict
The attorney for reputed Centre County drug kingpin Taji Lee said he'll review the case against his client before deciding whether to appeal.Lee, 25, could be sentenced to at least 30 years in prison after a jury convicted him Thursday of masterminding a cocaine and heroin ring which operated in ...
Crash Injures Three, Closes Road
A head-on crash in Clearfield County sent three people to the hospital Friday morning.The accident occurred along the Barrett curve on Route 322 between Clearfield and Woodland.State police are still trying to determine what caused the car and SUV to collide.At least one person was trapped for over half an ...
Search Continues For Missing Woman
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Cambria County woman deepens after her car was found Thursday night.The family of 74-year-old Velda Malloy said they believe she was kidnapped Wednesday afternoon and that the man who took her remains at large.Malloy's car was discovered in the village of Saulsburg, Huntingdon ...
Holiday Travelers Unenthusiastic
Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year for Americans.But as the weekend kicked off, many drivers said they're unsure if the roads will actually be that busy.Why? The main reason is high gas prices, of course.Last year at this time, gas prices ranged ...
Memorial Day Calendar Of Events
BEDFORD COUNTY 11 a.m. Memorial service Bedford County Courthouse BLAIR COUNTY 9 a.m. Altoona Parade, Juniata neighborhood 10 a.m. Downtown Altoona Parade CAMBRIA COUNTY 9 a.m. Grandview Cemetery Sponsored by Westmont Boro 10 a.m. Sandyvale Memorial Botanical Gardens Commemorative Service, Johnstown 11 a.m. Jackson Township Veterans Memoral Monument 11 a.m. ...
Stories for Thursday, May 25
Potato Chip Taste Test
Nearly 90 percent of American households eat potato chips. But what about the all-natural brands that have hit store shelves? The Good Housekeeping Institute wanted to see which brands tasted best. So they decided to conduct a taste test and found no shortage of volunteers.“Everybody loves potato chips but they’ve ...
Police Search For Gas Station Robber
Johnstown police said the man who robbed a local gas station may be a regular customer.The manager for the Sunoco on Franklin Street said a man in his 20s entered the store early Thursday and asked for change. When the cashier opened the drawer, the man grabbed the cash and ...
Suspended Licenses Reinstated
PennDOT is reinstating some suspended driver's licenses due to a legality.The department said suspension notices issues in late November 2005 may not hold up in court.The suspensions were related to offenses which occurred up to eight years prior.After attorneys reviewed the suspensions, they found district judges may have lacked proper ...
Fire Leaves Six Homeless
Six people are homeless after an early-morning fire in Altoona.The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. Thursday and damaged four homes along 7th Avenue.No one was in the house where the blaze started. However, because homes in the neighborhood are so close, an adjacent structure was also heavily damaged and ...
Daring Rescue After Man Falls From Cliff
A man is in intensive care after falling about 70 feet from a cliff in Huntingdon County, forcing rescuers to make a challenging and daring rescue.Officials said the victim is recovering at Altoona Hospital, but asked that his name not be released pending notification of his family.Emergency workers were lowered ...
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