Stories for November 2008
Stories for Friday, November 28
Shoppers In High-Gear For Black Friday Deals
Shoppers across the Alleghenies stood in the cold for a chance on some hot deals Friday.A long line of people waited anxiously to get inside Circuit City in the Richland Towne Center. Shoppers decked out in scarves, blankets and hoods were glad the rain and snow stayed away, but said ...
Fire Breaks Out At Altoona Restaurant
Flames broke out at a business in Altoona, downing wires and closing nearby roads Friday.The fire broke out at Uriah’s Restaurant, Bar and Grill in the 100 block of Bellwood Avenue around 9 a.m.As of noon, smoke was still pouring from the building and fire crews were trying to ensure ...
Top 6 Tech Toys On My Wishlist
If you're a tech-guy, like me, this can be one of the best times of the year. With plenty of new gadgets to choose from, it can be tough to figure out which items should be on the top of your list. Here's a list of items to consider this ...
Consignment Stores Provide Great Deals On Name Brands
For some, Black Friday is glowing a different color this year: red.Many people who are pinching pennies this year are finding a way to get great deals on name brands for a fraction of the price.Nestled in the Valley Dairy Plaza along Scalp Avenue in Johnstown is a top pick ...
Stories for Thursday, November 27
Elk County Restaurant Serves Up Free Thanksgiving Meal
People filed in for lunch Thursday at the Pennsy Restaurant in Ridgway.Turkey, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce were on the menu.But there was one catch -- that meal was completely free.Michelle Ritter bought the restaurant earlier this year."I just want to give something back to the community," she said. "With ...
Elk County Couple Goes Natural
While many across the Alleghenies sat down for Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Jeanette Stump was in her kitchen baking bread to take to local stores.Jeanette and her husband, Cliff, own a small farm just outside Ridgway in Elk County.They have several types of animals including goats, chickens and turkeys.Jeanette uses milk ...
Local High School Student Heading To Presidential Inauguration
Nick Petrilla, an 11th grader at Shanksville-Stonycreek, is making his 4th trip to Washington, DC in January. This trip is to witness the 56th Presidential Inauguration first hand."I was like oh my goodness, I get to go to the inauguration," said Petrilla.Petrilla snagged the ticket to see President Elect Barack ...
Stories for Wednesday, November 26
Copper Thefts Could Be Costing You Big Bucks
Electric companies are calling copper thefts an epidemic. They are getting hit several times a week, often they claim, from drug users who are looking for some quick cash for their next fix.An entire radio tower was brought down by thieves in Windber, Somerset County; copper downspouts were stolen from ...
Portage Couple Awaiting Court Decision On Turbine Lawsuit
While President-elect Barack Obama is looking to renewable energy to help get our economy back on track, our area is divided over whether that's a good idea.Jill Stull from Portage says her life and farm have turned upside down ever since some unwelcome neighbors moved in 2006."We want the noise ...
Missing Sykesville Woman Reportedly Seen In Alabama
An Alabama man reported to police he recognized a local woman missing for more than 18 months.Joey Lynn Offutt disappeared sometime around July 12, 2007, when fire destroyed her home in Sykesville.During the investigation, the body of Offutt’s infant son was found inside the house and her car was later ...
Thanksgiving Travelers Finding Other Ways To Get Places
While gas prices have dropped, snowy weather may be deterring some local drivers from hitting the highways.A winter weather advisory for the local area was in effect Wednesday, but people were still finding other ways to get places on what is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year.Amtrak officials ...
City Officials Prepare For Garage Demolition
One day after the collapse of Johnstown’s Washington Street garage, city officials are scrambling to map out the next step: demolition.But that move means one more big hit to the city’s budget, and members of the City Council said this could not have come at a worse time.Officials said that ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 25
Success By 6: Pediatric Dental Clinic Benefits More Than Just Patients
There is no reason for children in Blair County to go without proper dental care. The Children's Dental Clinic at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is available to any child in need.A survey conducted by the Altoona Regional Health System more than a decade ago identified unmet pediatric ...
Downtown Employee Reacts To Parking Garage Collapse
The Washington Street parking garage that collapsed early Tuesday morning has been very convenient for downtown employees. About 100 people lease spaces there, but until further notice, they will be walking from another garage at the corner of Vine and Walnut Streets.WJAC spoke with the owner of George's Song Shop ...
Local Businesses Forced To Shut Doors After Parking Garage Collapse
With the holiday season right around the corner, the owner of Blaine Boring's Chocolates, was not happy to hear about at the Washington Street Parking Garage collapse early Tuesday morning.The candy store is connected to the garage on Market Street. Right now it's their busy time of the year for ...
Possible Sighting Of Missing Jefferson County Woman
A missing Jefferson County woman may have been seen recently in Alabama. A man in Decatur, Ala., was watching the television show "America's Most Wanted" when it featured a story on the disappearance of Joey Lynn Offutt. The woman has not been seen since a fire destroyed her Sykesville home. ...
Car Owners Defaulting Payments in Large Numbers
The amount of car repossessions are up 15% from last year. The problem stems from people buying cars they can't afford. One local repossession company told WJAC-TV that some people who default on their payments, do it on purpose.First Credit Resources in Conemaugh Township--the largest repossession company in the state ...
Deterioration At Parking Garage Nothing New
Although the Washington Street parking garage in Johnstown is almost 40 years old and in need of repair, city officials said they thought it was still structurally sound. They said in fact, recent inspections gave them no reason to believe it wasn't.City Manager Curt Davis said the garage was refurbished ...
Fun Test
During the 25th Day of November, Jim and Tony took a Phaedra test. The test went well as the snow flew outside. It was then time to predict the weather.
Tim's Test
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