Stories for June 2007
Stories for Saturday, June 30
State Budget Still Not Passed
(AP) - Legislators hope to break a deadlock today over Governor Ed Rendell's priorities with the end of the state government's fiscal year just hours away. A massive transit and highways spending plan that already passed the House was amended in the Senate yesterday. But Rendell also wants legislation to ...
College Professors Still Don't Have Deal
The Faculty Union representing 14 in-state universities said contract talks will continue until Monday evening in hopes of working out an agreement between Pennsylvania's state program and the faculty union.If a contract isn't met, faculty could strike Tuesday morning.If the faculty does decide to strike, the students, including those at ...
Keeping Food Safe in Hot Weather
Everyone enjoys a picnic, but the key to a safe and successful one is keeping the food chilled properly. The Good Housekeeping Institute evaluated picnic coolers to find ones that will keep food cool."Generally, food should be kept out of the refrigerator for no longer than two hours," says Sharon ...
Cleaning Appliances You Asked For
Do you ever wish for cleaning appliances that would make your life easier? Good Houskeeeping hears from consumers all the time that even though there are a lot of cleaning products and tools out there, they don't always have the features that consumers are looking for."So we specifically asked them ...
Harvick holds off Edwards for Busch win
Loudon, NH (Sports Network) - Kevin Harvick led 166 of 200 laps en route to a dominating win of Saturday afternoon's Camping World 200 Busch race at the New Hampshire International Speedway. The No.21 Auto Zone Chevrolet crossed the finish line 0.284 seconds ahead of Carl Edwards.The victory was Harvick's ...
The To Know About Fireworks
Every Fourth of July it is the same scene, with fireworks being sold everywhere. Although consumer fire works may be the safest that they have been in years, there are still potential risks to be aware of, even with the sparklers.John Hawksworths, assistant fire chief of Dauntless fire company, said, ...
Mercer's richest event on July 4th to include Fastrak Late Models + N.Y.'s All-Star Mods & Star's mod Lite Tour
Mercer, PA…For the second straight year, Fourth of July holiday racing returns to Mercer Raceway Park this Wednesday night. “Saluting the Red, White, & Blue” will be the richest event in the history of Mercer Raceway Park and will feature the FASTRAK Late Models, T3 All-Star Modified Series, and the ...
The Hammer crushes Grove Sprint field of Friday
MECHANICSBURG, PA – The Hammer is back! After struggling through the first half of the season, Doug Esh broke through Friday night with a convincing victory in the 25-lap sprint car feature at Williams Grove Speedway. Rookie Jonathan Erikson took the lead at the start and set the early pace ...
Stories for Friday, June 29
MySpace May Be Link Between Two Local Teens' Suicides
Members of the Indiana County Suicide Task Force said they investigated the death of two local teenagers and discovered they used the Website MySpace.com as a tool to create and plan their suicides.Dr. Ralph May, who works on the task force, said he doesn't want to blame the site, but ...
Time Running Out For State Universities' Contract Agreement; Strike Possible
The clock is ticking for what could be the first-ever strike by faculty at Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities.Saturday is the deadline for the state and union to reach a contract agreement or schools may have to suspend summer classes.The contract will affect schools throughout the state, including Indiana University of ...
Police Target Aggressive Drivers
The second phase of the Smooth Operator campaign targeting aggressive drivers will start on Sunday, which means more state and local police will be on the lookout for anyone driving unsafely.Police said the first phase of the campaign, which began in March, went very well. In this second phase, law ...
Bedford Springs Resort Opening Postponed
The much-anticipated Bedford Springs Resort will not open this weekend as originally planned.The resort is now scheduled to open on July 12.Todd Gillespie, the facility's sales and marketing director, said finishing touches must be made.Gillespie said the resort recently hired 200 workers. Previous Stories: May 31, 2007: Hundreds Wait For ...
Blair County Inmate Found Dead In Cell
A Blair County prison inmate was found dead in his cell Thursday of apparent suicide, prison officials said.Nathan Aughenbaugh, of Tyrone, was jailed on a parole violation.Aughenbaugh was found hanging with a bed sheet around his neck tied to a bar in his cell Thursday afternoon.Aughenbaugh was classified as suicidal ...
Stories for Thursday, June 28
Pennsylvania Motor Speedway will present the "Red Miley Memorial" Penn National Event this Sunday
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 28) - This Sunday, July 1, Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway will present the "Red Miley Memorial" Penn National Event for Super Late Models. Paying $5,300 to win, the 53-lap A-Main feature event offers 32 starting positions and $53 per lap led. One driver could possibly earn $8,109 ...
Wind Farm Dispute Getting DEP's Attention
Wind turbines are supposed to be a cleaner form of energy designed to keep the air clear, but some residents near Shaffer Mountain by the Somerset, Bedford County line argue, the wind farm will actually destroy the environment. Now their voices are being heard.Signs protesting Gamesa have been put up ...
Thunder In The Valley Update
Thunder in the Valley has been going on for 10 years and in that time organizers said they have never had the success they've seen this year. It was the biggest motorcycle rally in Johnstown's history, but will it bring in big bucks?According to Lisa Dailey with the Convention and ...
Mechanic Injured When Gas Tank Bursts Into Flames
A Clearfield County auto mechanic was taken to a Pittsburgh burn unit Thursday afternoon after a vehicle he was working on burst into flames.Reports at the scene indicate that 59-year-old Fred Ridgway of Philipsburg was working on a Mercury Cougar at the Rider Ford dealership. Apparently he was working near ...
Altoona Care Center Closed Because Of Owner's Legal Troubles
The Anthony Laurel Manor in Altoona was forced to close early Thursday after officials at the state welfare committee were made aware of criminal charges against the owner.The owner, John Robert Anthony Sr., is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter and the neglectful death of a dependant after 48-year-old Gregory ...
Altoona, St. Mary's Get New Sheetz Stores
After a 14-month hiatus, Altoona residents in the 17th Street area got their local Sheetz convenience store back on Thursday.The store was put out of service after fire destroyed the building in April 2006.The Sheetz store there has been a staple in the community for nearly 25 years.In the meantime, ...
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