Stories for August 2006
Stories for Sunday, August 27
Christman comes early for Kyle Martel at Jennerstown
JENNERSTOWN, PA (Aug. 26) … The holidays came five months early for Kyle Martel Saturday evening at Jennerstown Speedway, as the Lebanon teenager raced to his third Courtesy Suzuki 40-lap super late model victory of the season during the Tom Clark Auto Family ‘Christmas in August’ fan appreciation night special ...
Strong only new Dog Hollow winner
STRONGSTOWN, PA - Simon Racing Supplies and Hugill Sales and Service co-sponsored the racing action Friday night at Dog Hollow Speedway with Rick Strong of Chambersville the only new winner on the night in the super late models.Repeat winners included Randy Smithley of Bolivar in the Townsend Gas and Oil ...
Neely invades & wins wingless sprints on 55th Anniversary Night at Mercer
Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park hosted the 55th Anniversary Event on Saturday night presented by Armstrong ZOOM Internet. Celebrating in the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Victory Lane with victories were Mat Neely-RoadRunner & Lake Road Auto Sales Wingless Sprint Cars, Brad Rapp-Bill Emig Memorial American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Andy Buckley-Tire Express Stock ...
Kenseth wins Sharpie 500 and completes weekend sweep
Bristol, TN (Sports Network) - Matt Kenseth captured Saturday night's Sharpie 500 Nextel Cup race at the Bristol Motor Speedway to go along with a win in the Busch Series event on Friday. The No.17 Roush Racing Ford crossed the finish line 0.591 seconds ahead of Kyle Busch.The victory was ...
Stories for Saturday, August 26
Kenseth's bold pass leads to win at Bristol
Bristol, TN (Sports Network) - Matt Kenseth made a great move to pass Kevin Harvick on lap 234 of 250 and win Friday night's Food City 250 Busch Series race. The No.17 Ford crossed the finish line 0.968 seconds ahead of Harvick.The victory was Kenseth's first of the season and ...
Inclement weather ends show early, as Gault and Thomas both won Late Model Features
The weather was not on the side of Lake Erie Speedway tonight, as rain and fog eventually ended the show early. The fans didn’t care however, as two great Late Model features and a Truck feature put on a great show.Will Thomas won the first of two Late Model features, ...
Stories for Friday, August 25
Students Should Be Mindful of Personal Information As They Head Back to Campus
Many Penn State students will begin returning to campus this weekend since classes start just over a week from now. Along with the basic things on their back to school lists, students should also make a note to keep their personal information secure, according to experts. Bank account, credit card ...
Altoona Police Arrest Three Accused Car Thieves
Three men were arrested in Altoona for allegedly stealing a car and possessing drug paraphernalia.Ian Martz, Ronald Miller Jr., and Elijah Griffith were pulled over in a car believed to have been stolen from Meyersdale.Officials in Bedford and Somerset Counties are investigating the possibility that the men may have committed ...
Toddler Tumbles From Second-Floor Window
A Cambria County family is counting their blessings after a frightening incident involving their 2-year-old daughter.The toddler, Maria Myers, tumbled through a screen on a second-floor window at her family's home in Colver Thursday evening.The girl's mother, Tabitha, said the child was running to the bathroom and couldn't stop before ...
Somerset County Recycling Center Goes Up In Flames
A recycling center in Somerset County went up in flames Friday morning.Several fire departments arrived to find the Total Recycling Center fully-engulfed.Bowell Assistant Fire Chief Michael Sopich said, "The roof had already caved in when we got here. We could see flames on both sides of the building so we ...
Could Overdoses Be Connected To Fentanyl?
After two overdoses and one death, the question remains: Was that heroin laced with another lethal drug that has killed dozens across the country?Two people in Altoona overdosed on heroin Thursday night, killing one. Police are concerned the drug was laced with fentanyl after they received "raw information" about a ...
Stories for Thursday, August 24
Wendy's New Cooking Method
Fried food is a little healthier at a popular fast food chain thanks to new cooking oil low in fat.Wendy's is the first major hamburger chain to use cooking oil with zero grams of trans fat. Officials say it supposed to make fried menu items a lot healthier but will ...
Anthrax Scare Or Bad Hoax?
Medical facilities throughout the Alleghenies and across the Keystone State are on alert tonight because of an unknown -- white powder.Is this another Anthrax scare or just a bad hoax?Medical officials at the Conemaugh Health System have been told not to open any mail from a long island marketing company ...
Centre County Grange Fair Gets Underway
The annual Centre County Grange Fair got underway on Thursday. The state Secretary of Agriculture helped kicked the event off with remarks during the opening ceremony. He underscored the importance of agriculture and efforts to keep it going throughout communities. This year's Queen of the Grange Fair was also crowned ...
Wegman's Grocery Store Recalls Bread
Wegman's grocery store has recalled its "Country Wheat Hearty Sliced" bread with a sell-by date of August 22.The company said the bread could contain pieces of cotton which could pose as a choking hazard.Consumers are advised to return the bread for a full refund.
Brutal Carjacking Along Route 30 In Somerset County
A Somerset County man is hospitalized after a brutal carjacking Wednesday.Wayne Beeghley was parked along Route 30 when he was robbed and had his head smashed against the driver's side window as the attackers tried to pull him out of the car.Police said Beeghley's car was found hours later in ...
Altoona Discusses Controversial Illegal Immigrant Ordinance
Altoona officials are still considering a controversial ordinance regarding illegal immigrants.City council reviewed the ordinance Wednesday. Some city officials contend illegal immigration in Altoona drains the city's resources and leads to increased crime.Under the proposed ordinance, businesses who hire illegal aliens and landlords who rent to them would lose their ...
Arrest Made In Connection With Fatal Hit-And-Run
Police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Indiana County last year.Gregory Wisneski, Jr. was arrested in connection with the death of Sean Pearce.Pearce was riding his bike in Burrel Township in July 2005 when he was struck and killed by a car.Wednesday, the victim's sister, ...
Three Martinsburg Bank Robbery Suspects In Custody
Three people are under arrest in connection with Wednesday morning's robbery at the M and T Bank in Martinsburg.Dwayne Russel Harvey, 39, of Altoona, is charged in connection with the robbery.Harvey is also charged with another armed robbery at the M and T Bank on Pitt Street in Bedford Borough ...
Controversial Ordinance Introduced in Altoona
Altoona Mayor Wayne Hippo officially introduced a controversial ordinance to the City Council on Wednesday night. The illegal immigration ordinance is modeled after one in Hazleton. Under the measure businesses that hire illegal immigrants and landlords who rent to them would have their licenses revoked. The ordinance is being challenged ...
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