Stories for September 2006
Stories for Thursday, September 28
Accused Murderer Says He Can't Get Fair Trial
A man charged with murder in two counties said he wants at least one of those trials moved because he said he can't get a fair trial.Nathan Fortson is charged with the killings of Velda Malloy and Dale Zunich.A change of venue would mean jury selection would take place in ...
Stories for Wednesday, September 27
Altoona Council Pass Ordinance on Illegal Immigration
In a 6-1 vote the Altoona City Council voted in favor of the controversial ordinance on illegal immigration. Councilman Matt Garber casted the only vote against the measure, citing some concerns with it. Still, Garber says he supports the council's effort to crack down on illegal immigration. Both supporters and ...
Slow Cooker Tips
You may be cooking hot meals more than usual now that cooler months are coming. A slow cooker is supposed to be an easy way to make delicious looking food. Just use toss in and heat on low for a long time while you’re doing other things. But if your ...
Best Cell Phones for Kids
These days the only one in the family without a cell phone is the dog. “Parents struggle with what age to give their kids cell phones because there could be a safety aspect to this where you want to get in touch with your child," says Stacy Genovese, Engineering Director, ...
Mother Will Be Tried For Newborn's Death
Wednesday afternoon Jennifer Strelnik-McKendree walked into a Johnstown courtroom supported by her husband and parents, who discovered her dead baby in the basement of the Moxham-area home.During the preliminary hearing, several medical and police witnesses were called to testify. One patholigist, called by the prosecution testified that in his opinion, ...
Parents Procrastinating On Child Immunizations
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four children don't get the recommended vaccines on time, before the age of two. This is a major concern for doctors because it is putting millions of children at risk for catching infections, and some of those infections can ...
Four Siblings Accused Of Animal Abuse
A Cambria County family accused of abusing their 47 pets waived their preliminary hearing Wednesday and will head to court.Police say the animals were living in their own waste in the Parks' Portage home.Several months ago, officials reported that more than 40 dogs were chained inside the home and forced ...
Former Football Star Pleads No Contest; Mistrial Nearly Declared
The assault trial of a former Penn State University football star ended almost as soon as it began this morning in a Centre County court.Scott Paxson pleased no contest Wednesday to one count of disorderly conduct after the judge reprimanded prosecutors and nearly declared a mistrial.The judge had warned the ...
Hearing Set For Mother Accused Of Killing Newborn
A Johnstown woman accused of killing her newborn baby was expected to appear in court Wednesday.Jennifer Strelink McKenree was charged with third-degree murder after her parents discovered the baby wrapped in a plastic bag in the basement of their Moxham home.McKenree, who gave birth in the bathroom, said she blacked ...
Council Expected To Vote On Illegal Immigrant Ordinance
Altoona city council is expected to vote Wednesday on a controversial illegal immigrant ordinance that has gained national attention.The ordinance isn't aimed specifically at illegal immigrants, but targets people who hire them or rent to them.Council members said the ordinance is intended to restrict the number of illegal immigrants, but ...
Traffic Stop Yields Over $267,000 In Cash
A routine traffic stop in Somerset County yielded traces of drugs and over $267,000 in cash.Ebrahim Mansouri of Ontario was stopped in a tractor trailer around 10 a.m. Wednesday by state police along the Somerset County Turnpike.During that stop, Sgt. Tony Deluca said the trooper realized "something wasn't right."DeLuca said ...
Congress To Approve Bill To Save National Drug Intelligence Center
The President's 2007 budget includes $16 million to shut the NDIC down, which would take 380 jobs out of Johnstown. However, for the second year running, Congressman John Murtha has been able to save the center again by earmarking $39 million needed to keep it open.The bill is expected to ...
Charges Dropped Following Summer Soccer Tournament Shooting
According to The Tribune-Democrat, Somerset County Assistant District Attorney Mary Schellhammer says all charges against soccer coach Terry Kerr were dropped Tuesday.Police say, after the June event, Kerr went to the alleged shooter's house and hit him so hard he required medical treatment.Tuesday, the alleged shooter, Lawrence Lampel, refused to ...
Stories for Tuesday, September 26
Fresh Spinach To Be Back On Shelves At One Supermarket Chain
Fresh spinach could be back on the shelves at Wegmans Supermarket as early as Thursday, according to a company spokeswoman. Word that the vegetable would once again be available was welcome news for shoppers at the supermarket's State College location.All grocery stores stopped selling fresh spinach earlier this month after ...
Farm Animals Beaten To Death
A Cambria County mother said teens beat farm animals to death during a hunting trip.The mother of one of the accused says the teens admitted to killing two lambs. The parent of one of the teens addressed rumors in the community, saying the incident was not a satanic ritual and ...
The Push For More Gun Restrictions
Philadelphia has had roughly 300 homicides so far this year, and now state politicians are looking into ways to lower that number. But, some say they're going about it the wrong way. As hunting season approaches, gun sales are increasing throughout the region. But soon, there could be more restrictions ...
Brookville Teachers, School Board Still Do Not Reach Agreement
The Brookville school board and teachers are no closer to ending a teachers' strike.A spokesman for the school board said teachers rejected five board compromises, and a spokesman for the teachers said there was no movement between the two sides.The teachers will be back in the classroom Wednesday on orders ...
Officials Dispute Responsibility For Historic Johnstown Building
A historic building in downtown Johnstown is beginning to crumble into the Stoneycreek River, but officials are debating whose responsibility it is to make the repairs.The Franklin and Vine Building is owned by Campenn Inc., whose chairman is also city solicitor Joseph Green.Green said he noticed the building deteriorating over ...
Cambria County Corrections Officer Recovering After Hostage Situation
An official said the corrections officer taken hostage at the Cambria County prison is recovering and doing well.Cambria County prison warden John Prebish said counselors were at the prison Tuesday speaking with inmates and guards who witnessed the incident.Friday night, officer Ross Morelli was taken hostage my inmate Torone Dixon. ...
Spinach Bought In Indiana County Tests Positive For E. coli
Pennsylvania health officials confirmed Tuesday that a bag of spinach purchased in Indiana County tested positive for the E. coli bacteria.A state lab identified the strain of E. coli in a sample of Dole-brand baby spinach that was purchased on or around Sept. 8.Samples from the individual who was believed ...
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