Stories for April 2007
Stories for Monday, April 30
Local Miners Receive Life-Saving Training
The miners are first split into crews of five men, including a crew boss. They're sent into the dark and then, within seconds, smoke starts pouring in and they're surrounded by smoke.The miners, tethered together for safety, are forced to find their way out. Once out of the mine, the ...
Try It Thursday Tests Stick Up Bulb
This week's Try It Thursday tests the Stick Up Bulb, a light that claims to need no outlet or wiring and stays cool to the touch.But will it hold up to the test?Its manufacturer claims the light is simple to use and can be put in many different places like ...
Blair County Murder Trial Enters Second Week
A high-profile murder trial in Blair County entered its second week on Monday.William Thompson is accused of robbing and killing Raymond and Marjorie Bracken in their Altoona home in 2002.The defense is expected to present its case this week.Thompson's first trial in 2005 ended in a mistrial.Stay with Channel 6 ...
Man Killed In Landscaping Accident
A coroner ruled the weekend death of an Indiana County man was accidental.Gary Martin, 45, was killed while landscaping his property in Marion Center.Officials said Martin lost control of a small front-end loader he was using to move stone. He apparently fell out of his seat and became pinned between ...
Indiana County House Fire Under Investigation
Officials on Monday were still determining the cause of a weekend house fire in Indiana County.The person living in the home on West Third Street in Center Township was not home at the time of the fire.Several area fire companies battled the blaze for many hours.Stay with Channel 6 News ...
Vacant House Catches Fire In Johnstown
A state police fire marshal is investigating a weekend fire at a vacant house in Johnstown.Witnesses said they saw children near the home on Robb Avenue in the Kernville section before the fire was discovered.The home was on the city's list for demolition.Stay with Channel 6 News for continuing coverage.
Timing Perfect For Job Seekers
The timing couldn't be better for job seekers.Tuesday, the 11th Annual Cambria County Career Fair will take place in downtown Johnstown.And in preparation for the job fair, Channel 6 News will have a live phone bank Monday starting at 5 p.m.Job experts will be available to answer questions about which ...
Rob Blair tops Davey Johnson to win Challenger's Spring Fest 5
Indiana, PA (April 30, 2007) In a thrilling race that had the fans on their feet until the checkered flag waved, Rob Blair topped Davey Johnson to win the Fifth Annual Spring Fest on Sunday evening at the Challenger Raceway. The two drivers were locked in a wild, side-by-side battle ...
New Business Park Good News For Bellefonte
A groundbreaking ceremony was under way Monday afternoon for a new business park in Centre County near Bellefonte.Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and other dignitaries attended the event.The Rockview Businesses Park will be located off of Benner Pike and is expected to bring dozens of businesses and jobs to the area.The ...
Cell Phone Myths Put To Test
Wouldn't it be nice if you could instantly charge your cell phone battery?How about if your cell phone came to the rescue if you locked your keys in the car?Or if it could identify a stranger approaching your car?As cell phones become more commonplace, so do the tall tales and ...
Business Park To Boost Local Economy
A future Centre County business park is expected to provide a much needed boost for the Bellefonte area economy.The Rockview Business Park is to be located off Benner Pike. While some work has already begun in the area, groundbreaking for the park is to take place Monday.Governor Ed Rendell, as ...
Stories for Sunday, April 29
Darnell wins truck race at Kansas
Kansas City, KS (Sports Network) - Erik Darnell won Saturday evening's O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 at the Kansas Speedway. The No.99 Roush Racing Ford crossed the finish line more than 10 seconds ahead of runner-up Rick Crawford.The victory was the first of Darnell's Craftsman Truck Series career. His previous best ...
Gordon wins Aaron's 499 under caution again
Talladega, AL (Sports Network) - Jeff Gordon captured Sunday's Aaron's 499 Nextel Cup race at the Talladega Superspeedway. The No.24 Hendrick Motorsports driver crossed the finish line under caution ahead of Jimmie Johnson.The victory was Gordon's second of the season and 77th of his Nextel Cup career - sixth all-time. ...
Find the Right Bathing Suit for You
Good Housekeeping’s Fashion Director, Aretha Busby, has been on a mission: to size up the best bathing suits for a variety of women. "Most women are concerned about three areas: one is bust, second is belly and third is hips and thighs. We chose the best women and we found ...
Best Ways to Deal With Home Clutter
It starts out small. A couple of catalogs here, some junk mail there, and the next thing you know, you’re buried under an avalanche of old bank statements and last year’s Christmas cards."This is our office, den, guest room," explains Laura Donath to clutter consultant and author Mary Carlomagno. "I ...
Beauty Secrets from Moms to Daughters
Good Housekeeping recently met some amazing women who do it all – and still look great. At a Good Housekeeping Mother’s Day mother and daughter photo shoot, we asked these fantastic women to share the secrets for getting it all done and still finding the time to look the part.For ...
Solid Draft For Pitt And Penn State
Penn State and Pitt players selected in the 2007 NFL DraftRD 1 (5) - OT Levi Brown (PSU), ArizonaRD 1 (14) - CB Darelle Revis (Pitt), NY JetsRD 2 (34) - LB Paul Posluszny (PSU), BuffaloRD 3 (81) - DT Jay Alford (PSU), NY GiantsRD 3 (90) - RB Tony ...
Saturday night: Foster holds off Ike's charge at Williams Grove
MECHANICSBURG, PA – Gregg Foster held off a furious late race charge by Rich Eichelberger to win the Quiznos 20-lap super sportsman feature Saturday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Tyler Hershey won the 20-lap Baer Paving limited late model feature, Randy Patterson won the Cockrell’s Auto Body street stock main ...
George holds off Lynch for thrilling Sprint win at Mercer
Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park waited out the persistent drizzle as the skies cleared early Saturday evening to present another five-division “Saturday Night Live” program. Celebrating in the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic victory lane were Rod George-Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, Rick Hall-American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Andy Buckley-Tire Express Stock Cars, ...
Stories for Saturday, April 28
Customers Upset With AMTRAN Cuts
Dozens of AMTRAN riders from parts of Blair County voiced their concerns to AMTRAN management in a public meeting Saturday morning.Many riders at the meeting were elderly people and Altoona residents with disabilities who cannot legally drive and, therefore, rely on public transportation.AMTRAN officials announced they need to cut 24 ...
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