Stories for March 2007
Stories for Thursday, March 29
MOVE IT MONDAY TIPS!
July 23 - SWIMMING SAFETY -Watch out for the dangerous “toos” - too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun. -Use a feet-first entry when entering water not marked for diving. -If you own a pool, learn Red Cross CPR and post CPR instructions in the pool ...
Accuser Drops Charges Against Sex Abuse Suspect In Exchange For New Car
Johnstown police said they were forced to withdraw sexual abuse charges against a man accused of abusing a girl starting when she was 11 years old.According to police, the suspect, 56-year-old David Frieben, of Johnstown, found out about the police investigation and sent the alleged victim a letter. In the ...
Police Say Aggressive Driver Campaign Off To Good Start
Local and state police said they have handed out a considerable number of tickets and warnings over the past week in their efforts to crack down on aggressive drivers.It's part of an expanded campaign launched by PennDOT. Police said they have been more visible on the roads and they are ...
Johnstown City Officials Propose Ordinance To Avoid Blight
On Wednesday, Johnstown city officials proposed a new ordinance that will require property owners to register their properties with the city.The registration is designed to keep track of who owns which city properties and inspections that will monitor all electric, gas and water appliances to avoid blight. However, property inspections ...
Stories for Wednesday, March 28
Convicted Killer Wants To Withdraw Guilty Plea
Convicted killer Nathan Fortson requested Wednesday that his guilty plea be withdrawn for the murder of Dale ZunichFortson was sentenced to two life sentences in state prison after he pleaded guilty to murder in the deaths of Zunich and Velda Malloy in Cambria County.Fortson's attempt to withdraw his plea in ...
Johnstown Councilman Accused Of Disorderly Conduct
A Johnstown city councilman was arrested after a crash in the city's west end.Police said William Gentile became disorderly Tuesday while police were investigating the minor crash.Gentile was taken into custody and released. Police said he will receive a summary citation for disorderly conduct.
ATM Stolen From Convenience Store
Police in Centre County are searching for a man who broke into a convenience store and stole an entire ATM machine.Rockview State Police said the incident happened shortly after midnight.Police said the man broke into a Uni-Mart in Zion and dragged the ATM out the back door.As of Wednesday afternoon, ...
Fastrak partners with Race Track TV; video & audio feed available for touring events beginning at this weekend's event
(Carnesville, GA.)…The FASTRAK Late Model Racing Series sets the standard once again in dirt track “grass roots” racing as an agreement between the Series and RaceTrackTV.net has been formed for 2007 and beyond.The FASTRAK Touring Series races will be on a pay per view basis. The charge will be very ...
Out-Of-Control School Bus Crashes; One Injured
A school bus driver was injured in a crash after the transmission failed, police said.No students were on the bus at the time.The bus had just dropped students off at Ferndale Elementary School in Westmont when the crash happened. Police said the driver was getting ready to turn onto Millcreek ...
All systems a go for season opener at Mercer Saturday
Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park is set to open the 56th anniversary season this Saturday night, March 31 with the running of the “Chiller Thriller”. The event will feature the ULMS Super Late Models in their only appearance of the season and will be joined by the E-Mods and Open Stocks ...
Hazmat Crews Arrive At Scene Of Tractor-Trailer Crash
A tractor-trailer crash closed a section of Interstate 99 Wednesday morning and caused diesel fuel to spill into a nearby creek.Exit 22 east heading toward Duncansville was expected to be closed for most of the day.Officials said a truck carrying 7,600 gallons of diesel fuel slid off the road as ...
Somerset County Jail On Lockdown
Officials at the Somerset County Jail said they are on lockdown.According to District Attorney Jerry Spangler, the lockdown was needed because of unruly inmates.Spangler said the warden had been trying to crack down on problems at the jail by separating trouble-makers and putting them in different cells.According to Spangler, some ...
Parents, Community Members Schedule Public Meeting To Support New Catholic High School
A group of Centre County parents and other community members are trying to build momentum to bring a new Catholic high school to the area. The group is trying to raise money and gain support for the idea, which has been talked about for a number of years.Group members will ...
Stories for Tuesday, March 27
Centre County Man Pleads Guilty To Vehicular Homicide
Thomas Fry pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide Tuesday, a year after police said he hit former Penn State professor Bohdan Kulakowski in a car-bicycle accident.After making a plea bargain, Fry is to get five-years of probation, but it does not look like he will face any jail-time.Since Kulakowski was riding ...
More Woes For Struggling Johnstown Economy
About 127 employees of a Johnstown pharmaceutical marketing company, the Peer Group, reported to work Tuesday for the last time. According to officials, they are consolidating work to two other locations, Uniontown and McKeesport.While Tuesday was the final day of work in Johnstown, officials said most employees were in good ...
Success By 6: High School Students Perform 'Rebel Without A Cause'
A Somerset County high school is drawing some attention for its annual spring theatrical production.The Shanksville High School Drama Club wanted to try something new over the years. The club has put on comedies, children's theater and musicals with great success.What it hadn't done was an adult drama with a ...
College Student Sent Home With Suspected Case Of Chicken Pox
The health center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania said a 20-year-old sophomore is being sent home with what is believed to be a case of chicken pox.The student, who lives in Elkin Hall, is being kept in isolation until tests confirming the virus are completed later on Tuesday.Last week, a ...
Fatal Fire Ruled Arson
State police in Indiana County said a deadly fire last week near Blairsville was intentionally set.The fire took the life of 57-year-old William Wheeler, a former Burrell Township supervisor and tax assessor. Wheeler's wife and daughter were not home at the time of the blaze.The exact cause is still under ...
Blind Driver Pleads Guilty To Vehicular Homicide
A legally blind Centre County driver pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in a car-bicycle crash that killed a Penn State professor last year.Thomas Fry entered his plea Tuesday morning.Fry was charged in the death of Bohdan Kulakowski on Boalsburg Road.Officials said, despite the plea, Fry may not serve jail time. ...
Man Accused Of Killing Toddler Appears In Court
A Blair County man accused in the death of his girlfriend's son was in court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday.Douglas Gardini, 28, of Altoona, is charged with criminal homicide and endangering the welfare of children in connection with the Jan. 19 death of 15-month-old Shane Sullivan.Three months before the toddler ...
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