Stories for February 2007
Stories for Friday, February 23
Severe Thunderstorms Cause Damage Throughout Alleghenies
Heavy thunderstorms hit the Alleghenies on Thursday with 60 mph winds, damaging hail and rain.Trees were reported down and some streets were flooded in areas in Cambria County, leaving emergency crews rushing to secure areas in case another round of storms blows through.At the intersection of Berkley Road and Highstone ...
Tim Rigby: Through The Years
From an emotional 300th win by one of the most famous college coaches to a round of golf with one of the oldest players in the game, Tim Rigby has done it all.For the better part of 25 years, Tim has been as much a part of Channel 6 News ...
Jury Selection To Begin In Dognapping Case
Jury selection will begin Monday in the trial of a woman accused of stealing a couple's dog.Tammy Grimes is charged with taking a 19-year-old mixed breed dog named Jake from his owner's property.Grimes said she did it to save the dog's life because the animal was being abused and neglected.Grimes' ...
Murtha Honored As Friend Of Labor
Johnstown's Central Labor Council and the AFL-CIO honored veteran 12th District Rep. John Murtha.Murtha was honored as a "true friend of labor."He was cited as one of the co-sponsors of the Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that would make it easier for workers to unionize by giving companies less ...
Convicted Child Killer To Be Sentenced Friday
A man convicted of stabbing a child to death is expected to be officially sentenced Friday.Nathan Shaw was found guilty of stabbing 6-year-old Jared Klein to death and raping and beating Jared's mother on Dec. 26, 2005.Police said Jared was trying to protect his mother from Shaw when Shaw stabbed ...
Court Rules Sheetz Can't Sell Beer For Takeout
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has ruled that the alcohol license recently granted to Sheetz for its new Altoona store doesn't cover the type of beer sales taking place there.The court ruled Friday that state alcohol regulators should never have let the Sheetz store on 17th Street in Altoona use their ...
Stories for Thursday, February 22
Truckers React To Possible Legislation That Could Restrict Them On Highways
It's an idea that most of the truckers at a truck stop outside of Milesburg in Centre County said they don't like."I don't think I should be penalized because some other people go out and get stuck on the highway," said John Narehood, who was walking back to his truck ...
State Police Barracks Reduce Staff
Pennsylvania State Police have constructed an experiment to cut back on their night and weekend staffs.The plan consists of replacing the receptionist at the front desk in select stations throughout the state with a televison camera that assists patrons upon entering.People calling in with emergencies are routed to dispatching centers ...
Helping Those In Need, Everyday
Not long ago, the St. Vincent DePaul's Family Kitchen added meals on Sundays to give the less fortunate another day to get food they may need. Now, an effort is underway to make sure no one goes hungry the rest of the weekend."I think it's important that the city of ...
Try It Thursday Tests Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner
It claims to get rid of grime, soap scum, mold and mildew -- but will the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner hold up to the test?The product's no-scrub claims are attractive to almost everyone. Our tester, Dave, said his shower presents a few problem areas, so he has high hopes ...
Personal Care Home Temporarily Closes Due To Faulty Fire Alarms
A Blair County personal care home has been temporarily shut down after the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare found a faulty fire alarm system.All 16 residents of the Greathouse Manor along 19th Street in Altoona had to make alternative living arrangements late Wednesday.Edna Greathouse, who owns the personal care home, ...
Gas Prices Up Again
Just when it looked like gas prices might slide down toward the $2 mark, they took another significant jump Thursday morning.At the Giant Eagle Get Go on Scalp Avenue and Eisenhower Blvd., regular unleaded was at $2.35, which was 5 cents higher than the state average.A representative from AAA said ...
Winter Blast Turns Roads Into Sheets Of Ice
A return of wintry weather caused problems on roadways across the region Thursday.The 40-degree temperatures Wednesday were just a memory by the morning commute. A large band of snow marched across the Alleghenies, leaving most roadways a solid sheet of ice.The snow caught many drivers off-guard, and although there were ...
Bill Brown: Through The Years
We didn't have to look too hard to find some of our Sunrise anchor's best work.From his kiss from Sophia Loren to his interview with a golf legend, co-anchor Bill Brown has literally done it all in his nearly 25 years with Channel 6 News.Bill was on the news desk ...
Three Centre County Men Face Weapons Charges After Pipe Bomb Explosion
Three Centre County men were in court Wednesday on charges of building a weapon of mass destruction.Jamie Witherite and two other men were accused of using plastic tubes and gun powder to make a pipe bomb. The trio blew up the bomb in a microwave oven at a local quarry.Defense ...
Stories for Wednesday, February 21
Rate Hike, Service Cuts Possible For AMTRAN
Bus fare for people who ride AMTRAN in Blair County could soon be going up by $.75, from $1.25 to $2.00."This has been a crisis that's been ongoing for the past three years," said Eric Wolf, spokesman for AMTRAN public transportation sytem. "And, it's not just Altoona and it's not ...
Olive Oils Taste Test
Check out the supermarket aisle for olive oils, and you'll be dazzled by dozens of drizzlers. So the Good Housekeeping Food Kitchen pros ran a blind taste test of 12 brands to find the best. The message: All extra virgin olive oils are not created equal."Recently, we tasted a lot ...
Long Hospital Waits Frustrate Local Patients
Linda Freidhoff described what she called an "ER nightmare" -- waiting nine hours to see a doctor.Like Freidhoff, many residents said they are frustrated by long waits at local hospitals.Medical experts said the problem centers around two key issues: smaller hospitals closing or consolidating with larger hospitals. Currently, more than ...
Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 4-Year-Old Heads To Court
A Somerset County man accused of sexually assaulting a child was in court Wednesday for his preliminary hearing.Gordon Marker, 67, is accused of asking a 4-year-old girl to perform a sex act at the Sally Marker Day Care Center in Milford Township.The alleged victim is now 12 years old. Marker ...
Officials: Arson Suspected In Two Overnight Fires
Two overnight fires in Altoona left a carport damaged and a garage completely destroyed.Though the fires are still under investigation, the fire marshal said they could be arson.The first fire was reported around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in a garage behind 205 Sixth Ave. The second fire started about an hour ...
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