Stories for July 2009
Stories for Tuesday, July 28
Success By 6: Student Holds Light The Night Walk
In a special ceremony among students at the Turkeyfoot School District, 15-year-old Chelsea Hoover received the Rising Star Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Chelsea took on the big task of holding her own "Light the Night" walk. Instead of reaching her goal of $2,000 she brought in almost ...
Grand Slam Beats Curve In Ten
Binghamton RF DJ Wabick belted a grand slam in the top of the tenth to give the Binghamton Mets (AA-New York Mets) a 10-6 win over the Curve in extra innings Monday night in the series opener at Blair County Ballpark.After trailing 1-0 the Curve scored five unearned runs in ...
Stories for Monday, July 27
Family Shares Struggles Of Payless Paydays
As state lawmakers continue to battle it out to reach a budget deal, state workers who are stuck in the middle are reaching their breaking point."It sounds terrible, but we take it for granted," she said. "Every payday you get the money to pay your bills, but when you can't, ...
New Pet Store Opens In Clearfield County
There's a new business in Clearfield County.After weeks of preparation, a new Petco store opened in the Commons Plaza in Dubois.The national pet store chain offers all sorts of services, including pet grooming. They also offer pet supplies.
Local Wal-mart Deals With Odd Theft
There was a bizarre theft at a local Wal-mart store.Our news exchange partner, The Bedford County Free Press, reported that someone broke into a gumball machine at the Bedford Wal-mart and stole cash.The report says the thief got away with more than $56 in quarters.
Bedford County Fair Hit By State Budget
As the Bedford County Fair celebrates its 136th annual fair, organizers are hoping the week-long festivities will carry them through the whole year.By keeping admissions low, they're hoping turnout will be high for the fair."With our expenses and everything, we're in operation all year long," Jim Edwards, vice president and ...
Bedford County Fair Draws Large Crowds
Organizers with the Bedford County Fair say they've seen a big turnout since the festivities kicked off Sunday.Organizers say they kept costs low, hoping the turnout will be high.Admission is $5 for Monday, Family Day. It will cost seniors $5 to get in on Tuesday if they show their Medicare ...
Elephants Get Used To New Home In Somerset County
Monday was a big day for two new Somerset County residents -- they got to play in their new yard.Bette and Kallie, two African elephants just in from Philadelphia, were brought to the International Conservation Center in Somerset County a few days ago in the hopes that they will one ...
'House Of Hope' Will Help Local At-Risk Boys
For the past five years, a Somerset County couple has been working on a plan to help troubled teens in the area. Now, that plan is almost a reality.The House Of Hope and counseling center will be for at-risk boys and their families from Cambria and Somerset counties.Harry and Patty ...
Trial Begins For Johnstown Man Charged With Murder
A trial got under way in Blair County on Monday for a Johnstown man charged with murder.Shawn Dugan, 38, is facing a list of charges including homicide in connection with the shooting death last year of Marcus Chromy.Police said the shooting happened outside of a remote area in the Blue ...
Longtime WJAC-TV Photojournalist Passes Away
The WJAC-TV family lost one of its members over the weekend.John Daniel Kirkpatrick, more affectionately known in the newsroom as J.D., passed away on Saturday.J.D. had just retired in March after 34 years as a photojournalist, saying he wanted to spend his days fishing in Bedford or enjoying his granddaughter, ...
State Leaders To Form Committee To End Budget Stalemate
A committee of six state legislators is expected to meet with Gov. Ed Rendell Monday this week to draft a compromise that would end a four-week budget stalemate.Pennsylvania is in the midst of the longest budget impasse in near 20 years. With little to show after weekend talks, the first ...
Curve Take Series From Division Leaders
The Altoona Curve plated five runs before the Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) even picked up a bat as the Curve took Sunday afternoon’s series finale 7-3 over the division leading Aeros at Canal Park.The Curve matched a season high with six hits in the five run first inning. Gorkys Hernandez, ...
Stories for Sunday, July 26
Bishop Holds Inaugural Mass For Resurrection Roman Catholic Church
A week after the closures of several Cambria city churches, parishioners came together for the first Mass at the Resurrection Roman Catholic Church Sunday. Bishop Joseph Adamec led Mass and installed the Rev. Alan Thomas and the members of the pastoral council.Church leaders started Mass with gifts from the former ...
Jefferson County Police Ask For Help In Solving Several Burglaries
Police in Jefferson County need your help in solving a burglary cases at several camps in Eldred Township.Police said the break-ins happened between July 16 and July 25 at five camps along Adams Avenue near Sigel-Fisher Road.Police still don't know what was taken from the camps or how much damage ...
Woman Flown To Hospital After Indiana County Car Crash
An Indiana County woman was flown from the scene of a car crash early Saturday morning in Pine Township.The crash happened along Route 403 around 5 a.m. Saturday when Erika Brown lost control of her car.The car rolled over and ended up on its roof.Brown had severe injuries from the ...
Bedford County Crash Leaves Man With Injuries
A Somerset County man has minor injuries from a vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Bedford County.The crash happened along Route 96 in Harrison Township around 5 a.m. Saturday.Police said James Pietz was trying to light a cigarette when he lost control of his car.The car went off the roadway ...
Top Prospects Lead Curve In Win
Pedro Alvarez hit his sixth Class AA home run, 20th overall, and went 2-4 with a walk as the Curve beat first place Akron 9-3 on Saturday night.Jose Tabata pitched in by going 3-5 with a double and an RBI to increase his batting average to a season-high .306, and ...
Steelers, Hood Reach Contract Terms
The Steelers and first round draft pick Evander "Ziggy" Hood reached a deal in principle today on a five-year contract.Financial terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed. Hood, a defensive end from Missouri, will sign later this week.Hood was the 32nd pick in April's NFL Draft. He will ...
Stories for Friday, July 24
Houtzdale Days Festival Kicks Off In Clearfield County
People in one Clearfield County community are coming together for an annual celebration.Houtzdale Days kicked off Thursday evening in that small Clearfield County community.Organizers said the festival would not be affected by the recession.There are plenty of events on the schedule including a mechanical bull riding competition for teenagers.The festival ...
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