Stories for January 2008
Stories for Wednesday, January 30
New Rating System Grades Child Safety Seats
On Wednesday, the government rolled out a new tool to help parents pick out the right car seat to keep their children safe.Government reports show seven out of 10 car seats are the wrong size for the child or are seriously misused.In response, the U.S. transportation secretary has a new ...
Boil Order Issued After Hollidaysburg-Area Fire
Frankstown Township water officials said residents should boil their water or not use it until it clears up as a precaution after an early-morning fire.The water was murky as a result of crews using a great amount to fight the Mill Street blaze, state police in Blair County said.A woman ...
Cambria County Murder Suspects Appear In Court
A pair of murder suspects faced a judge Wednesday for a preliminary hearing in Cambria County.Antonio Winkleman is accused of killing Scott Ickes in Ickes' Adams Township home.Winkleman's accused accomplice, Heather Head, faces charges in helping Winkleman while he fled from police for nearly a week.Witnesses who were in the ...
High School Coach, Probation Officer Accused Of Biting Wrestler
A Cambria County high school wrestling coach has resigned after he was accused of biting one of his wrestlers.Central Cambria coach Mike Marshall, who is also a Cambria County juvenile probation officer, resigned to avoid prosecution after he allegedly bit a team member in the thigh.According to published reports, the ...
Body Found In Phillipsburg Creek
Officials said a body was found in Phillipsburg on the Clearfield County side Wednesday morning.The body was found in a creek behind the Sheetz store along Route 322.Recovery teams and state police were at the scene as of noon.Stay with Channel 6 News and WJACTV.com for continuing coverage as details ...
Johnstown-Area Police Search for Armed, Dangerous Fugitives
Police are searching for two armed and dangerous fugitives believed to be in the greater Johnstown area.Bryant and Bruce Jones, who are brothers, have ties to Johnstown.Bryant Jones is wanted on homicide charges and Bruce Jones is wanted on assault charges.Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately.
Windber Beats Blacklick In WestPac
Ramblers roll at home to a 65-52 victory.
Elk County Catholic Wins Low-Scoring Affair
Elk County Catholic improved to 18-3 Tuesday night with a 37-30 win at Clearfield. The Bisons drop to 16-5 on the season.
High Winds Down Trees, Cause Power Outages
As a result of high winds, trees were downed and many residents were left without power Wednesday.Winds hit nearly 50 miles per hour at the University Park Airport in Centre County. In Cresson Township, where there was a high crosswinds warning, the highest gusts were measured at 55 to 60 ...
Forest Hills Advances In District 6 Duels
Forest Hills advanced easily in the first round of the District 6 Wrestling Duels, defeating Glendale 43-24 Tuesday night. The third-seeded Rangers now await second-seed Huntingdon, or seven-seed Ligonier Valley.
Stories for Tuesday, January 29
Mini-Computers Tested
If you’d like a computer for your kitchen but don’t like the small keyboards and screens of laptops, a mini-computer might be right for you.“These computers are perfect for a small desk in a newly renovated kitchen or even a small home office where there is not a lot of ...
Freightcar's Future In Johnstown
It's been five years that the battle has been going on between Freightcar America and the United Steel Workers Union. There was a glimmer of hope recently, but now there are new details and new questions about the future of the plant.According to the union, a court injunction was supposed ...
DuBois Names New Police Chief
The city of DuBois didn't have to look far for a new police chief.At a meeting Monday, the City Council named Steve Davis as acting chief.Davis has been at the department for more than 20 years.For the last few years, he has worked at DuBois High School as a school ...
New Identity Theft Scam Investigated By FBI
Court officials stress if you're notified about serving for jury duty, you don't have to provide personal information. The scam involves a phone call, or e-mail, saying you've been selected for jury duty, and then asks for your Social Security number, and other information that can be used to access ...
Local Family Wants More Help From LIHEAP
A Johnstown family said they are very grateful for the first supply of heating oil they received from state grants, now they are hopeful for another.The Evanicskos have been using a kerosene heater in their home for several days.With two small children at home, Cindy Evanicsko is concerned she may ...
Some Residents In Alleghenies Facing Tax Change
Some people's property taxes could be going up in Bedford County and that doesn't sit well with some residents. For the first time since 1957, the county is re-assessing properties. The major reason the county is doing this is what they call unfair property assessments, in that people with similar ...
Success By 6: Center Helps Johnstown Area Kids Further Education
According to some national reports, children in the Johnstown area are among the least likely in the state to further their education after high school.But, a local school district is doing its best to turn those findings around.With the help of a College Career Counseling Grant from the Pennsylvania Department ...
Trucks Spotted Leaving Freightcar America Plant
Several trucks were seen leaving the Freightcar America plant in the wake of an ongoing dispute between the railcar maker and its Johnstown plant employees.A source told Channel 6 News that workers have spent the last couple of days loading the trucks with equipment and tools from the plant and ...
Expert Testifies Slain Mother Died Of Stab Wounds, Blunt Force Trauma
Testimony continued in the Joseph Clark murder trial on Tuesday. It was a day in which the Clark's fiance took the stand. Clark is accused of killing Holly Notestine back in 2000.The day began with an expert forensic pathologist Dr. Mittel taking the stand. He feels Holly Notestine died as ...
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