Blair County Businesses Provide Safe Ride Home

Two Blair County programs are aiming to curb drunk driving this holiday season.Pyramid Health Care will sponsor a free ride home for licensed drivers on New Year's Eve. Organizers said they will provide a ride home for anyone out celebrating who can't find a sober driver.Starting Friday, Reliable Towing will ...

• Updated: 2:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006

No Tax Increase For Cambria County

Cambria County commissioners adopted a budget with no county-wide tax increases.Commissioners called the budget "tight" and said they took $600,000 from the Laurel Crest nursing home profits to balance the budget.Also, they said the county will save money because two high-profile murder cases won't be going to trial. Nathan Fortson ...

• Updated: 2:06 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006

Johnstown Officials Vote To Raise Taxes

Johnstown officials voted Thursday to increase taxes by 3 mils, but a final vote will not be held until Dec. 31.Officials said the move would allow city workers to keep their jobs.The city is $350,000 in debt due to a declining tax base and rising insurance, pension and fuel costs, ...

• Updated: 2:41 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006

Best All-In-One Printers

There was a day when a printer for your computer was just a printer. But the Good Housekeeping Institute has looked over some new multi-function printers that can also fax, scan, and copy. Not only do these units save space, they also save on the pocketbook.“One of the trends that ...

• Updated: 12:09 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006

Rudd to return to Nextel Cup with Yates

Mooresville, NC (Sports Network) - Ricky Rudd made it official Thursday, saying he will join forces with Robert Yates Racing to participate in a full NASCAR Nextel Cup schedule for the 2007 season.Rudd, who sat out 2006, will fill the seat left vacant when Dale Jarrett left the team at ...

• Updated: 11:16 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Retailers Looking To Last Minute Shoppers For An Added Boost In Sales

Carol Hugar has gotten just about everything she came to get on her holiday shopping list "For my grandchildren I am buying some toys and clothes and I am giving a lot of gift certificates," said Hugar, who was shopping at the Nittany Mall. Hugar said she was glad to ...

• Updated: 6:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Try It Thursday Tests 'Gonzo Wine Out'

With New Year's Eve fast approaching, many folks celebrate by raising a glass at holiday parties.This week on Try it Thursday, we're testing the Gonzo Wine Out, which promises to remove even the toughest stains.The product promises to make red wine stains disappear like magic, even when other products fail.First, ...

• Updated: 8:28 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006

Try It Thursday Tests Pet Hair Removers

Winter means less time outdoors for pets, but that can mean a shedding mess for pet owners.This week, we're trying two pet products promising to cut down on shedding -- the ShedEnder and the FURemover Mitt.The FURemover Mitt claims it removes pet hair like a magnet, not just on pets ...

• Updated: 6:13 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

First Night Preparations Underway

Preparations were underway Thursday for the annual New Year's Eve celebration in State College, Centre County.Many "First Night" activities and performances are to take place in the Central Parklet. Over the next few days, a stage and exhibit booths are to be set up in the area and popular ice ...

• Updated: 3:46 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Salvation Army Helps Local Residents

While many people hustled and bustled to get Christmas shopping finished Thursday, others counted on donated clothing and food to make their holidays bright.Salvation Army representatives said more than 600 families were counting on their aid this year. Officials said although the need has increased, the number of toys donated ...

• Updated: 2:41 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Fortson Scheduled For Final Sentencing

Friends and family of two murder victims were in Huntingdon County court Thursday for the final sentencing of Nathan Fortson.Wednesday, Fortson pleaded guilty to murdering 74-year-old Velda Malloy and was immediately sentenced to life in prison without parole.Officials said they expect the same sentence Thursday for the murder of Dale ...

• Updated: 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

SCOTT MacFARLANE

Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane learned Washington from the inside out. He joined our Washington Bureau after spending time as a policy advisor and broadcast consultant on Capitol Hill. While working for Congress, Scott collaborated with key staffers, in all branches of the federal government, on legislative and media projects. In ...

• Updated: 9:33 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010

Man Faces DUI Charges After Deadly Accident

A 78-year-old man was charged with driving under the influence in a deadly accident. According to police, John Crynock was drunk when he tried to make a left turn in front of an on-coming SUV Tuesday evening.The collision caused the victim's vehicle to roll over at a Portage Township intersection. ...

• Updated: 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

State College Woman Accused of Drunk Driving To Stand Trial, Judge Says

A State College woman accused of hitting a Penn State student while driving drunk is to go to trial. A Centre County judge handed down the decision in court Wednesday after listening to close to 5 hours worth of witness testimony and arguments from lawyers in a preliminary hearing.Judge Thomas ...

• Updated: 8:05 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Search For Missing Centre County Inmate

The Centre County sheriff is on the look-out for an inmate who walked away from a work-release program.According to officials, 25-year-old Christopher Taylor had been working at Bierly's Meat Market in Spring Mills Tuesday, but did not return to the jail. Taylor, who has served time for burglary, was in ...

• Updated: 8:09 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Fortson Pleads Guilty

In a Cambria County courtroom Wednesday, Nathan Fortson plead guilty to the first degree murder of 74-year-old Velda Malloy, as several of her family members looked on.During the hearing, many family members broke down, while Fortson was once again, very vocal, cursing as he left the courtroom. It was outspoken ...

• Updated: 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Major Cambria County Drug Raid Busts Dozens Of Suspected Dealers

Topping off an eight-month investigation, a task force of local and federal police said they have put three of Cambria County's biggest suspected drug dealers behind bars.Among 56 people taken into custody since December 4th were Warren Hoke, a suspected prescription drug dealer, Dale McClosky, a suspected OxyContin dealer and ...

• Updated: 8:36 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006

Direction Take the 17th Street Exit of Route 220/I99 and travel straight to the Boyer Candy Factory (on left) Get into left hand turning lane, turn left directly after Boyer Candy. Go straight through stop sign to traffic light, go straight through light and the mosque is just another block ...

• Updated: 3:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006

PICTURE STORY: A Christmas Tree For Every Room

Amy Gelsthorpe of Loganville, near Atlanta, has gone all out when it comes to decorating her house for the holidays!For the third year in a row, she has decorated every room in her home with at least one Christmas tree -- some rooms get as many as five.Click on the ...

• Updated: 3:49 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006

Police Search For Attempted Robber

Cambria County police are searching for the man who attempted to rob two Portage Township stores Wednesday.Police said the man had a gun when he entered Chobany Food Market at about 8:58 a.m. and Family Dollar at about 9:07 a.m.Ellen Chobany, 80, said she was working alone at the family-owned ...

• Updated: 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006