Stories for June 2007
Stories for Tuesday, June 26
Shaffer Reacts To Bedford County Recount
From a close race to an even closer one, Bedford County Commissioner Michael Shaffer lost the recount election by five votes. While he admits it's disappointing, he has his sights set on the future."I've dealt with it," said Shaffer. "I had a life before county commissioners and I'll have a ...
State Police: 25 Pounds Of Marijuana Confiscated On Interstate 80
State police in Centre County said they confiscated 25 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.Troopers stopped 28-year old Malik Patterson, of New York City, heading westbound Monday evening.Officials said Patterson acted suspiciously, prompting police to search his car. Police said they found what they believe to ...
Success By 6: Program Teaches Kids Importance Of Helmets
A Cambria County elementary school is helping children ride on the safe side this summer by encouraging children to wear helmets while biking, riding skateboards and participating in similar activities.Hundreds of children turned out for a bike derby at Forest Hills Elementary just in time for summer vacation. There, children's ...
Bedford Recount Doesn't Change Primary Election Outcome
After two days of recounting ballots in a contested Republican commissioner's race, the vote totals changed, but the outcome didn't.The Bedford County recount wrapped up Monday night and determined that Republican challenger Michael Herline was indeed the winner in the race for the second GOP nomination.Incumbent Michael Shaffer challenged the ...
Hundreds Pay Respects To Local Soldier Killed In Iraq
Hundreds of people paid their respects Tuesday night to Army Pfc. Larry Parks Jr., a Newburg native who was killed last week in Iraq.Parks had arrived in Iraq just 38 days earlier.American flags surrounded the funeral home to honor Parks, and Gov. Ed Rendell ordered that all state flags in ...
Johnstown Priest Accused Of Sex Abuse Commits Suicide
Johnstown police said a veteran priest took his own life just before sex abuse allegations against him were to be turned over to investigators.Rev. William Rosensteel, 64, jumped to his death on the McNally Bridge in Richland Township late Sunday, the Cambria County coroner said.Rosensteel previously served at St. Patrick's ...
Stories for Monday, June 25
Bloomquist to compete in Yankee Doodle 50 at Central Pa Speedway
CLEARFIELD, PA – The 32nd running of the Yankee Doodle 50 is scheduled for Tuesday evening, July 3.The 50-lap super late model race will feature one of the country’s top dirt late model drivers as Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN makes his first ever visit to The Big Bear to ...
Morgan only new winner at Gamblers
CLEARFIELD, PA – Ralph Morgan made his first trip to Gamblers Raceway Park a winning one on Friday night after he picked up the rear wheel drive four cylinder fearture win. A host of repeat winners also found victory lane, including Cody Schultz in the late models, Mike Stine in ...
Avoid Makeup Meltdown
It's incredibly frustrating when you spend time in the morning getting your makeup just right, and then by afternoon, thanks to prolonged summertime heat and humidity, you experience the dreaded "makeup meltdown." But there are some things you can do to make sure your makeup sticks around for the whole ...
Power Lines Could Disrupt Flight 93 Memorial
Pennsylvania's new grid project could mean an eyesore for the crash site.New high voltage power lines could run right through the crash site that now serves as the memorial for the passengers and crew from Flight 93.The grid plans passed in Washington call for construction of the electrical units through ...
Court Ruling Could Impact Methadone Clinics Across The Alleghenies
First it was Pike Township, who denied building permits to the Discovery House after fire destroyed their facility. Then the City of DuBois, who succesfully obtained a court injunction to close down the RHJ Medical Center. In both cases, the municipalities cited section 621 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. ...
Primary Election Recount Continues In Bedford County
A coin flip may ultimately decide who will represent the Republican Party in Bedford County's commissioners race. The idea may sound far-fetched, but it could happen if things keep going the they way they are during the primary election recount.The recount began Saturday and continued Monday and if it ends ...
Another Bear Attacks Farm Animal In Alleghenies
Just days after a goat was attacked and killed by a black bear there is word of yet another attack here in the Alleghenies.A horse was attacked by a bear in Logan Township on Sunday. The horse survived, but it is prompting worries of even more bear attacks and possibly ...
Weis slowly building quality depth with Irish
There probably isn’t a word in sports more misused and misconstrued than "depth." The word is generally equated with sheer volume rather than relative parity among the personnel.Exhibit A is Notre Dame’s 2006 situation at linebacker. The Irish were classified as "three deep" at linebacker in the 4-3 alignment during ...
Indiana County Police Search For Nursing Home Burglar
Police in Indiana County are investigation a burglary at the Emerson Square Nursing Home.Investigators said a masked woman entered the facility and tried to break into a medicine cart.The woman fled when employees confronted her.Anyone with information is asked to call Pennsylvania State Police in Indiana County.
Altoona Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus
State health officials said a mosquito pool in Altoona tested positive for the West Nile Virus.About two weeks ago, a mosquito infected with the virus was discovered in Blair County.Crews have been spraying pesticides to control the mosquito population.
IUP Strike Could Affect Life On, Off Campus
A potential strike at Indiana University of Pennsylvania could have an effect both on and off campus, officials said.Faculty at IUP and other state-funded schools are threatening to walk the picket lines. The university is one of Indiana County's biggest employers.The union said it could potentially picket all 12 entrances ...
Pittsburgh Mothers Charged With Children's Deaths To Appear In Court
Two Pittsburgh mothers charged in connection with the deaths are scheduled to appear in court later this week.Furaha Love and Shakia Mangham are charged with manslaughter for allegedly leaving their children alone while they were at a bar, police said.Stay with Channel 6 News for continuing coverage. Previous Stories: June ...
Bedford Primary Election Recount To Resume Monday Afternoon
Bedford County election officials will resume recounting May's Republican primary election results Monday afternoon.Election workers spent a large part of Saturday recounting votes and still have more than 20 precincts left to count.Bedford incumbent Commissioner Mike Shaffer lost the Republican primary by eight votes to Michael Herline.Shaffer later requested a ...
Three Illegal Immigrants Arrested On Pa. Turnpike
Pennsylvania state police in Somerset County arrested three men on suspicion of illegally entering the U.S.Officials said they stopped two vehicles on the turnpike and determined the three men were wanted by immigration officials.Police also seized about $150,000 in cash.
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