Stories for February 2007
Stories for Wednesday, February 28
Bellefonte Pool May Not Open This Summer
The Bob Kepler Memorial Pool, now covered in snow, is normally a favorite summer spot for people throughout the Bellefonte community."Thirteen thousand parents and kids swam in that pool last year," said Howard Long, Executive Director of the YMCA.But, this summer, the gates at the pool could be kept closed, ...
Unhappy Homeowners Make Complaints Against 422 Homes
Since the Pennsylvania attorney general began investigating complaints against an Indiana County modular home retailer earlier in February, more than a dozen unsatisfied customers and former employees have contacted the Channel 6 newsroom with more allegations against 422 Homes.In February, a 69-year-old widow told Channel 6 that mold growing throughout ...
War Memorial Board Members Propose Deal To Keep Hockey In Johnstown
The Cambria County War Memorial Arena Board of Directors said they have come up with a deal they believe will keep professional hockey in Johnstown.Board members said they will continue to run arena concessions, but in an effort to meet Chiefs' Owner Jim Weber's plea for a deal that will ...
Dubois Police Search For Armed Robber
Dubois Police are investigating an early-morning armed robbery in Dubois.Officials said a man jumped the counter of a Uni-Mart store in downtown around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.According to police, the man grabbed an undetermined amount of cash, left in plain view, then took off on foot down Long Avenue.The robber is ...
Former Substitute Teacher Faces More Charges
Ferndale Borough Police said a former substitute teacher already accused of sexual assault in Somerset County has been charged in Cambria County for similar accusations.Thursday, Ferndale police filed nearly 50 new sex-related charges against Bruce Haskins relating to incidents that allegedly occurred over a period of 10 years.He was scheduled ...
Gas Prices On The Rise
Drivers around the Alleghenies woke up to fuel price sticker shock Wednesday morning.The price of gasoline has gone up nearly 20 cents in just over a week. The area has now surpassed some larger cities.Pittsburgh gas stations were at an average of $2.39 Wednesday morning, and our area was averaging ...
Sheetz Resumes Take-Out Beer Sales
Sheetz is back in the beer business.On Wednesday, company lawyers and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board worked together to win a state Supreme Court appeal, which temporarily gave Sheetz its license back.Last week, a court decision halted take-out beer sales at the 17th Street Altoona Sheetz store."Based on the sales ...
MAARA revises 2007 schedule
JENNERSTOWN, PA (Feb. 27) … The Mid-Atlantic Asphalt Racing Alliance (MAARA), which consists of six-member asphalt oval tracks in the New York and Western Pennsylvania region, has revised its touring late model schedule for the 2007 season.The MAARA series will make two stops at the Holland Speedway, Jennerstown Speedway, Lake ...
Stories for Tuesday, February 27
Changes For Conemaugh Health System
"We feel, with these bylaw changes, it's the way to go for the future, not only for our communities, but also for the system," said Sam McClure, a representative from Meyersdale Medical Center in Somerset County.Representatives from Memorial Medical Center, Windber, Meyersdale and Miners hospitals were all present Tuesday night ...
Property Reassessment Doubtful In State College
State College borough officials said they have become worried with the limited room in the area for adding new properties.One reason for decreased building space is more student housing being constructed, which has caused a reduction in the tax base.State College leaders have been lobbying for property reassessment, but this ...
Business Groups Join Forces To Help Boost Philipsburg Economy
The Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership and the Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation are joining forces to help boost the area's economy."It's going to be great and what we are talking about is creating -- and this is a great buzz word today -- a one stop shop," said Stan LaFuria, Executive ...
Two Perspectives On 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell'
Since the Iraq war began, the military has lowered its standards for age, education and criminal history.So, what about the ban on homosexuality?Wednesday, lawmakers on Capitol Hill will introduce a bill to change that policy.Here's a look at both sides: Brian's Story The view of friends, spouses and children through ...
Success By 6: High School Rifle Clubs Become More Popular
Five years ago, no Somerset County high schools had any type of shooting sport for kids.Today, 10 of 11 schools have developed rifle teams or clubs and membership is soaring.Members of the Conemaugh Township Rifle Team compete for the top five positions to represent their school in the Interscholastic Three-Position ...
Experts Say Life Past 100 Can Be Productive
They've lived through World War I and survived the Great Depression. They're centenarians, and even at 100 years old or more, they're living active, productive lives.But, as people live longer lives, how will that impact the local medical community?When Channel 6 News asked the question, "What's the secret to living ...
Three Accused Of Trying To Heist Steel
Three men were arrested on charges they tried steal more than $14,000 worth of stainless steel from an Elk County company.A patrol officer said he caught the three men loading the steel early Monday.Richard Poage, 32, was arrested right away. Jesse Denio, 29, was arrested a short time later. James ...
Brockway Woman Sentenced For Heroin Conviction
A Brockway woman was sentenced to seven months to two years in state prison for selling heroin to undercover police.Michelle Banks, 23, was arrested during a drug bust in Dubois last June.
Effectiveness Of Teachers' Strikes In Question
A report released Tuesday in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review found that just two of 25 teachers' strikes in western Pennsylvania over the past 10 years were settled during those strikes.Over the past couple of years, teachers in Punxsutawney and Brookville school districts in Jefferson County and the Marion Center School District ...
Former Teacher Faces Sex Assault Charges
The search for a local man wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl ended Tuesday morning.Bruce Haskins, 48, was arrested by Conemaugh Township police around 10 a.m. at Memorial Medical Center's psychiatric ward in Johnstown.At his arraignment, Haskins told a magistrate judge that he had been ...
Opening Ceremonies Kick Off Special Olympics Winter Games
Hundreds of athletes proudly marched into Johnstown's Masonic Temple during Monday night's opening ceremonies for the 2007 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games.According to officials, there are more than 600 athletes and 200 coaches from across the commonwealth participating in this year's games.Sports include Alpine and cross-country skiing as well as ...
Stories for Monday, February 26
How to Buy a Used Car
With car sales fairly slow during the winter months, you're in the driver's seat if you want to buy a used car. But Good Housekeeping says before you rush to make an offer, first determine the type of car you want. "Then, to find out the value of those cars, ...
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