Stories for October 2007
Stories for Sunday, October 28
Johnson's win cuts Gordon's lead to nine points
Hampton, GA (Sports Network) - Jimmie Johnson got better as the day went on and took advantage of a Denny Hamlin mistake to win Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jeff Gordon finished seventh and through seven races in the 10-race "Chase for ...
Third Somerset County Church Burglarized
The rash of church burglaries continued Saturday in Somerset County as thieves hit Bethany United Methodist Church.According to state police in Somerset, sometime after 11:30 p.m. Friday, someone broke into Bethany United Methodist Church on West Bakersville-Edie Road. When the pastor's wife opened the church Saturday morning for choir practice, ...
Police Respond To Rowdy Fans
Throughout Saturday, reports of Penn State fans taunting Ohio State fans could be heard on the police scanner. Most problems involved the blue-and-white faithful throwing beer cans at the heads of Buckeye fans. Police issued several citations pertaining to public drunkenness, underage drinking, and similar problems throughout the weekend, but ...
Stories for Saturday, October 27
Reutimann wins caution-filled race at Memphis
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - David Reutimann won Saturday afternoon's Sam's Town 250 at the Memphis Motorsports Park despite a record 25 caution flags. The No.99 Toyota crossed the finish line ahead of Mike Bliss as the caution flag flew one more time during a green-white-checker finish.The victory was the ...
Busch powers past Hornaday Jr. for truck win
Hampton, GA (Sports Network) - Kyle Busch captured Saturday afternoon's EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The No.51 Chevrolet crossed the finish line 0.971 second ahead of Ron Hornaday Jr. but Hornaday Jr.'s finish was good enough to give him the series points lead.The victory was ...
Mercer joins Fastrak's growth in Northeast as Late Models return weekly in 2008 for the first time in 34 years
Mercer, PA…For the first time since Ralph Quarterson drove to the 1974 championship, full-bodied Late Models will return to the weekly line-up at Mercer Raceway Park! FASTRAK will sanction the Late Models as they will join the Sprint Cars, Modifieds, Mod Lites, and Mini Stocks. With the track’s 57th anniversary ...
Stories for Friday, October 26
G.I.S. System Gives Cambria County Residents Information Access
Information used by Cambria County officials is now available at your fingertips.GIS or Geographic Information System is on the Internet. Instead of going to the courthouse, you can log on at home to find information about everything from school districts to water sheds.
Biotech Company Creates Bedford County Jobs
Lampire Biological Laboratories is a multi-million dollar biotech company in Bedford County, paving the way for cell growth and blood manufacturing.Lampire officials said because of the tremendous workforce in the region, they're continuing to grow.With 50 Bedford County residents already on their staff, the company is one of the largest ...
Biotech Company Marks 30 Years
State and local officials from across the Alleghenies gathered in Bedford County Friday to celebrate the success of Lampire Biological Laboratories.Company president Greg Krug said the idea for the biotech company started with two men and a bottle of sheep's blood. It was used as a culture media to check ...
Man Stops Robbery Attempt In Clearfield County
According to police, a woman entered a Kwik Fill in West Decatur Township and held a knife to the manager's neck.The woman demanded the money in the cash register, but manager William Neidrick was able to struggle with the woman.She ran out of the store, dropped the knife, and drove ...
Jefferson County Business Makes Major League Bats
According to workers, Brookville Wood Products does not have any bats being used in the World Series."We have dealt with both teams in the past," said Michael Gregory.Former Boston Red Sox Johnny Damon uses a Brookville Wood Products bat, as well as Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Andrew McCutchen.According to Gregory, the ...
Kohls Department Store Still In The Works
In June, officials with the Richland Township Zoning Department said representatives from Kohls had started the process to get permits to build a new store in the former Wal-Mart building near Johnstown's Galleria Mall.Construction was expected to begin in July, but nothing at the site has changed, causing some doubt ...
Bioprocessing Facility In Everett Opens For Business
A number of dignitaries were on hand for the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art bioprocessing facility in the Everett Business Park.The $2 million, 18,000-square-foot Lampire Bio Laboratories has been located in Bedford County since 1989 and employs 50 people.The opening coincides with the company’s 30th anniversary.
Penn State Investigates Banner Vandalism
Penn State officials said Friday that someone spray-painted a sign that had players’ signatures and was to be auctioned off for charity.Police were investigating if Ohio State students or fans may have been involved. The two schools square off Saturday for a nationally televised game.In the meantime, Penn State fans ...
Richland Township Police To Distribute Halloween Candy
With Halloween just days away, an area police department is trying to keep kids safe on trick-or-treating night by offering their own candy.Friday morning, Richland Township police were packing up candy bags to hand out to children Wednesday night.Police officials said they started the program about 10 years ago after ...
Alumnus Donates $1.2 Million To Cambria High School Wellness Center
Some Cambria County high school students will soon be working out in a multi-million dollar wellness center thanks to an alumnus’ donation.Dr. Thomas Bach, a retired dentist who attended Bishop McCort High School decades ago, donated $1.2 million toward a new wellness center -- nearly half of what the final ...
Coin Collectors’ Dream Found In Windber Home
A coin collectors dream was found buried within the walls of a Windber home: rare coins worth at least $100,000.The coins spanned five feet of wall space and date back to the 1700s, said Jeff Bidelman, who helped make the discovery.Bidelman said the family who lives at the home told ...
Stories for Thursday, October 25
Rain Not Enough To Lift Water Restrictions
The water supply in the city of DuBois remains low. City officials say, despite recent rain, they have not lifted the restrictions which ban car washing, lawn watering, or use of ornamental fountains. The rain that fell this week has allowed water levels in reservoirs to rise, but not enough ...
Wildlife Center Asks For Donations
The Blair County Wildlife Rehabilitation Center saves animals from hummingbirds to bear cubs, but it needs money to keep the animals warm this winter.The center located near Bellwood has been helping North American animals for decades. They treat animals that have been hit by cars or injured by other unnatural ...
Residents Concerned About Governing Of Local Police Department
Residents in Conemaugh Township are concerned about how the tax dollars are being spent.Many residents voiced their opinion at the Supervisors meeting held Wednesday night.Many are concerned about recent problems that have led to the paid suspension of Police Chief Howard Jackson.Officers in the department filed more than 50 unfair ...
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