Stories for November 2007
Stories for Friday, November 30
Sandy Township Supervisors React To Treasure Lake Borough Initiative
A few weeks ago, the Treasure Lake Property Owners Association announced a plan to make that community a borough.That change would allow Treasure Lake to collect its own taxes.As of now, Treasure Lake pays taxes to Sandy Township.According to Treasure Lake officials, becoming a borough would address the community's unique ...
Brockway Teachers React To Student's Death
One day after an accident that killed a student, a single red rose marks the spot where he died.Matthew Nichols was killed in a one-car accident Thursday on Clay Plant Road.His first-period art teacher said Nichols always led the Pledge of Allegiance and his classmates were surprised when Nichols wasn't ...
Thousands Eligible For Property Tax, Rent Rebates
The Centre County Office of Aging is urging people across the Alleghenies to find out if they are eligible for property tax and rent rebates. According to the state office, more than 15,000 people across the area who are eligible -- and 200,000 across the state -- don't know it.Basic ...
PennDOT Delays Opening Final I-99 Section
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation delayed the opening of the final section of Interstate 99.PennDOT officials said Friday that all northbound lanes and some southbound lanes will open to traffic between Dec. 12 and 19.Earlier, PennDOT projected a Dec. 4 reopening.The department further said the two northbound lanes will narrow ...
4-Year-Old Indiana County Boy Shoots 2-Year-Old Brother
A 4-year-old boy shot and injured his 2-year-old brother after the boys found a loaded handgun in a box.Police said the 2-year-old was shot in the thigh and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Investigators said the family was moving when the boys discovered the gun. Police said no charges will be ...
Murtha: Iraq Troop Surge Is Working
Rep. John Murtha, historically an advocate for immediate troop withdrawal from Iraq, said on Thursday that he believes the troop surge is working.In May, Murtha said the surge of 130,000 troops was not working. While he told reporters he now believes the surge is working, Murtha said that is just ...
Playground Vandals Strike Again
Staff at the Head Start Program in Cambria County said the grant-purchased playground equipment was nearly ruined twice.The maintenance director at the program said their $40,000 playground equipment was torn apart and painted on twice during the past two months.The most recent vandalism comes three months after a fire caused ...
Stories for Thursday, November 29
Bethlehem Steel Retirees To Get Financial Help
The United Steelworkers Union announces retirees and surviving spouses who lost health care coverage when Bethlehem Steel went bankrupt will get help paying Medicare Part B premiums.Eligible individuals will be reimbursed for up to 12 months of premiums paid during 2007.A single retiree will get up to $720 and couples ...
Rising Health Care Costs Burden Local Families
Theresa Keefer knows all too well what it's like to be uninsured."I had just been laid off and my husband's grandmother moved in with us. I had three elderly people living with us and I was taking care of everybody," said Keefer.During that time, Keefer found herself battling symptoms of ...
Tolling I-80 Could Be Taxing For Police
Routes 22 and 36 pass right through towns in Blair County, like Hollidaysburg, Duncansville and Roaring Spring. And local police said if Interstate 80 becomes a toll road, they're worried about what might happen in the towns.Many drivers have said if toll booths line up on I -80, they'll be ...
Penndot Announcing I-99 Plans On Friday
Penndot previously announced December 4th as the targeted opening date for the I-99 stretch from Blair County-into Centre County. But the work may not be completed by next week-which will push back the opening. Penndot will open a northbound lane of I-99, from Bald Eagle to Skytop, while southbound traffic ...
Residents On Millcreek Road Frustrated With Menoher Traffic
The rock slide on Menoher Boulevard is causing traffic to move over through Millcreek Road.Millcreek is an option for drivers who are trying to avoid the suggested detour that takes them onto Franklin Street near the hospital.The residents who live on the street said the drivers traveling through the area ...
Try It Thursday Tests Extra Life Food Preserver
This week's Try It Thursday tests Extra Life, a small green disk that promises to help keep refrigerate food fresh.The device claims to prolong the life of produce by neutralizing the ethylene gas released by fruits and vegetables as they ripen.This week's tester, Cyndi Gallucci, said she buys fresh vegetables ...
One Injured After Car, Truck Collide In Jerome
A man was injured when a car collided with a box truck in Somerset County.The crash happened on Route 601 in the Village of Jerome early Thursday.Police said they believe the driver of a small car crossed into the opposite lane, striking the rear axle of a food delivery truck. ...
Johnstown Tentative Budget Includes Job Cuts, Tax Increase
City Council members gave preliminary approval to tax commuters working in Johnstown. Those who live outside of the city limit but who work in the city would be taxed .002 percent of their income. For those who live in the city, the tax will go up 1 percent on top ...
Teen Killed In Brockway Rollover Crash
Police said speed was a factor in a fatal rollover crash in Brockway.The crash clamed the life of 17-year-old Matthew Nichols, a senior at Brockway High School.The accident happened within sight of the school.Police said the vehicle rolled over on Clay Plant Road and sheered off a telephone pole.Residents said ...
Punxsutawney School Board Votes Against Closing Schools
The future of two elementary schools was on the line Wednesday night in Punxsutawney.The school board heard from several residents, who expressed their concerns on eliminating Mary A. Wilson and Mapleview elementaries.The issue became a grass-roots battle for residents."We have parents and grandparents here, trying to save these schools," said ...
Stories for Wednesday, November 28
Mental Health Evaluation Sought For Local Woman
There are more court delays for a Centre County woman accused of endangering her children. Jennie Houser's lawyer is requesting a court ordered mental health evaluation. Houser has been charged with nearly drowning her two children, while trying to cross a Bellefonte stream with them, while drunk. Her attorney claims ...
Bellefonte H.S. Project Over Budget
The superintendent for the Bellefonte Area School District in Centre County said the renovation project is about $8,000 over budget, and he has concerns that number could grow.Along with the $35 million targeted for the project was an $840,000 contingency budget -- money which is used if construction plans change ...
Close Call At Demolition Site
A current strong enough to melt a metal wrench and weld it to an electric box passed through the demolition site of the former Kaufman building. Although an employee of Earthmovers barely missed the bolt, company officials said it has happened before.John Niebauer, the president of Earthmovers, said this is ...
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