Stories for June 2009
Stories for Tuesday, June 30
Local Family Speaks Out After Daughter Fled State For Second Time
A local family spoke out after their daughter fleed the area for the second time.Dawn Schrock's father said he warned authorities that she should not be released from jail on bond. Schrock pleaded guilty to abusing her mentally challenged brother and infant son.The first time she was found in Kentucky ...
Local Trail Hitting The National Map
The Path of the Flood Trail is officially on the national map. Rep. John Murtha was on hand in Cambria County for a special dedication Tuesday.The scenic trail marks the historic route of the 1889 Johnstown flood. It along with 22 other trails in 13 states is part of the ...
Commissioners Voted 2-1, Move Forward With Reassessment
Bedford County Commissioners will move forward with the reassessment process despite many residents outcry that the process was not fair.The commissioners voted 2-1 to continue the next phase of reassessment. Commissioners Michael Herline voted against the decision. Commissioners Steven Howser and Gary Ebersole voted yes.Residents have complained Tyler Technologies, the ...
Somerset County Gardeners Promoting Honeybee Alternative
Colony Collapse Disorder is the biggest threat facing honeybees and hence, some of the food in your cabinets and refrigerators. But members of a group in Somerset County said because they can't keep the honeybees from dying off, they're working on a bee back-up plan.New research has shows the Blue ...
School Looking To Improve Its Look
Work is under way to improve the look of the Greater Johnstown Middle School in Cambria County.Scaffolding went up on Tuesday as crews restore the building's facade.The work is expected to be completed by the time school starts back up later this summer.
Police Find Alternatives To Crackdown On Impaired Drivers
Police in Blair County will be using stationary checkpoints and roving patrols to crackdown on impaired drivers this Fourth Of July.Officers say technologies like GPSs and cell phones are helping drivers avoid DUI checkpoints.However, Chief James Ott of the Duncansville Police Department said stationary checkpoints help educate drivers and the ...
Blair Officials Looking Into Missing Flight
Officials at the Blair County Airport are looking into whether a plane might be missing.The plane was due to arrive Tuesday morning from Harrisburg.Airport officials have been in touch with the FAA, but the flight number is not showing up on any records.Officials speculate that flight may have been canceled, ...
Local Lawmakers Fight For Corrections Officers
It is getting down to the wire. If a state budget is not signed by Gov. Ed Rendell by midnight on Tuesday, state workers will stay on the job without a paycheck.One of the biggest issues is over state correctional institutes. Correction officers won't get a paycheck until the budget ...
LOSING IT ACROSS THE ALLEGHENIES: Somerset County Man Influences Whole Family To Get Healthy
When Brad Costigan first started the Losing It Across The Alleghenies program, he said both he and his family needed help."We find ourselves exercising with the tape once and then putting it back and never see it again. We've tried different diets and nothing's worked," he said.Costigan, of Jerome, Somerset ...
Cambria County Man Hailed Hometown Hero
Dwayne Davis is being hailed a hero after he save a woman who hit a utility pole and got trapped under her car.Davis is a bridge construction worker. He was stationed a bridge along Allgheny River Boulevard when he heard the crash.He tells WJACTV.com he called to his colleagues and ...
Stories for Monday, June 29
Cancer Fundraiser Planned In Honor Of Local Nurse
A cancer fundraiser is set for July in memory of a local nurse who spent her life taking care of others.Peggy Tiffany was a lifelong nurse at Memorial Medical Center lost her battle with cancer last July. Since then, her son established a memorial fund to carry on her legacy.On ...
Local Politicians Respond To Controversial Energy Bill
In a tight vote the U-S House of Representatives passed a controversial bill on climate change. Many local people are upset about the legislation fearing it will cut jobs in the Alleghenies.The bill would limit the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses industries cane emit. Companies would actually ...
War Memorial General Manager Suspended
The War Memorial Authority Board called a special meeting on Monday to discuss the current investigation and the man at the center of the controversy: arena general manager Jim Vauter.After an hour-long executive session, the board voted to suspend Vauter with pay until they have more information about the allegations ...
Quemahoning Pipeline Could Create Jobs, Help Drought Problems
As the weather gets warmer, some communities' water sources go dry. Somerset County Commissioners hope the Quemahoning Pipeline will help combat that problem.The commissioners dedicated the pipeline Monday. It will run from the Quemahoning Reservoir to municipalities throughout the county. The $26 million project came in $800,000 under the bid ...
Business Leaders Discuss Interstate 80 Tolling Plan
Officials and business leaders came together Monday to discuss a state plan to toll Interstate 80.The state's plan was rejected by the federal government in Sept. 2008.But officials from across the Interstate 80 corridor fear the state could resubmit the proposal.Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-5th) said he'll do what he can ...
Altoona Teen Receives National Award
James Smith has grown up, spending his free time volunteering at the domestic abuse shelter in Altoona.Now his efforts haven't gone unnoticed.Smith recently gave a tour to a group of women from the VFW in Duncansville. They were so impressed by the 15-yearold they nominated him as an Outstanding Young ...
Blair County Courthouse To Display Names Of Homicide Victims
The district attorney's office wants to make sure no homicide victim is ever forgotten.Victim-Witness Coordinator Sarah Griep has 35 names so far.Through her research, Griep said Blair County may be the first county in the country to have such a memorial.The plaque will further the memorial that already sits in ...
Strip Mining Project Moving Forward
A controversial strip mining project in Jefferson County is moving forward.Amerikohl Mining out of Butler County has applied for a permit to mine along Route 28, near the old Jefferson County Nursing Home.Several local officials have spoken out against mining that land, as they said it would contaminate the Brookville ...
Magistrate's Office Moving
It was moving day for a district magistrate's office in Somerset County.Joe Cannoni is moving his office in Windber from Somerset Avenue to 15th Street.It will take a few days for the staff to get reorganized, and they plan to reopen on Thursday.
Centre Hall Man Facing Drug Charges
A Centre Hall man is facing drug charges after police said they found 12 grams of marijuana in his car.According to published reports, 27-year-old Timothy Ash Jr. was stopped for speeding on Route 192 in Gregg Township late Saturday.In addition to the drugs, police said they also found rolling papers ...
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