Stories for August 2009
Stories for Friday, August 28
Wife Arrested In Connection With Husband's Slaying
Police said a Centre County woman conspired with another man to kill her husband.Mirinda Boob was arrested Friday in connection with the shooting death of her husband Samuel, who was killed last Sunday outside of the couple's Tusseyville home.Police said Boob planned the shooting with Ronald Heichel, of Bellefonte, who ...
Stories for Thursday, August 27
Blair County Pharmacy Robbed For A Second Time
In less than a months time, Kopp Drug Store officials are dealing with their second break-in.While law enforcement officers are working hard to stop the break-ins, Judy Rosser, the acting Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Drug and Alcohol director for Blair County say she's not surprised by the increase of ...
New Spring Cove Elementary School Opens
It was the first day of school for students and faculty at Spring Cove Elementary School, but it was extra special because students were returning to a brand new school.Thursday marked the merging of Roaring Spring and East Freedom Elementary Schools.Construction of the new building took 16 months.School district officials ...
H1N1 Concerns Spread With Start Of School
Whether you're child is back in school or getting ready to head back, a big concern for parents this year is Swine Flu or H1N1.The Centers for Disease Control is recommending people get the vaccination on top of your regular flu shot, but no one seems to know when it ...
Local Lawmaker Calls For Changes To Welfare
Pennsylvanians are now entering the ninth week without a state budget in place.House minority leader Republican Sam Smith is on the committee to come up a budget deal. The group hasn't met in a month and while some concessions have been made, a representative for Smith said they don't plan ...
Head Start Classes Delayed
The state budget impasse has caused the Blair County Head Start to delay classes.School officials told WJAC that they pushed back the start date for classes by one week, and hours may also be reduced.They hope to start the week of Sept. 7. Two programs at the head start are ...
Construction Workers Hit Natural Gas Line
Firefighters were called Thursday morning after construction workers hit a natural gas line in Cambria County.It happened around 10:30 a.m. in Westmont. Sunshine Avenue was already closed for sewer line repairs.A backhoe grazed the line, but a crew from Dominion Peoples Gas quickly came out and repaired the leak.
Johnstown Predicts $600,000 Budget Shortfall, May Cut Jobs
Johnstown officials said they may eliminate 11 jobs, including three newly hired police officers, because of a projected $600,000 budget shortfall.City leaders called a special meeting for Monday to consider the cuts.Police union representatives said they will fight any job cuts. Johnstown's recreation director, four public works laborers and a ...
State College Mayor In Critical Condition
The mayor of State College was in critical condition as of Thursday afternoon, officials said.Mayor Bill Welch suffered complications after undergoing surgery at Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center.No other information was immediately available. Stay with WJACTV.com and WJAC-TV News for continuing coverage.
Murtha Feels Health Care Bill Will Be Passed By Year's End
Rep. John Murtha said he supports health care reform and believes a bill will be passed by the end of the year.Murtha, a Democrat from the 12th district, said he has received thousands of letters about health care reform -- just as many as he does about the war and ...
Natural Gas Facility Blowoff Concerns Bedford County Residents
Some residents in a Bedford County community are concerned after a mysterious substance that fell on their property after a natural gas storage facility had a blowoff.Periodically, Spectra Energy's storage facility will blow off air. On Sunday, there was a blowoff followed by an alarm which worried residents when they ...
Stories for Wednesday, August 26
Women's Help Center Keeping Close Eye On Budget Talks
Despite some progress being made in Harrisburg, a final budget plan could still be a long way off. The effects of the crisis are being felt by many.The Women's Help Center in Johnstown is a service that victims of domestic abuse rely on to keep them safe as they get ...
Altoona Area Public Library Reducing Hours
Board members with the Altoona Area Public Library have reduced to reduce hours from 65 to 50 effective Sept. 1.The 11 members call it a big blow to folks in the area, especially since they've seen a 20 percent in patrons.Executive Director Debbie Weakland said it was hard to make ...
Doctor Has Plan To Combat Swine Flu
Concern over the spread of swine flu is prompting local doctors to jump into action. The Windber Research Institute in Somerset County is launching a new study and program to make sure schools and businesses are prepared if the virus hits the Alleghenies.Some doctors are concerned that schools and businesses ...
Layoffs Announced At Elk County Mental Health Center
There's more fallout from the state budget impasse in Elk County.Officials at the Dickinson Mental Health Center said that is the reason they're laying off seven workers.They added that more job cuts could be on the way.The center serves people across several counties.Officials said the state Senate's budget proposal includes ...
Busy Road To Have Traffic Delays
Drivers in Somerset County can expect more delays on Route 601. PennDOT is setting up a temporary barrier along the road for bridge widening work.They're installing a right turning lane for the Turnpike entrance.So, for now, there will be two lanes rather than three.
Access Road Being Built Around Unsafe Bridge
The Tremont Road Bridge in Cambria County is the only way in and out of a Lower Yoder Township neighborhood.The bridge used to be able to handle 15 tons, but now experts say that with bad beams underneath, it can only take about 3 tons.Township officials have started to build ...
School Is Back In Session; Drivers Reminded To Take Caution
State police are reminding drivers to be extra careful now that school is back in session.Police said to be aware of road signs, school zones and bus stops. They said drivers must always stop at least 10 feet behind a school bus with flashing red lights and the speed limit ...
Former Mobile Home Store Owner Accused Of Theft
A case against a former mobile home business will go to trial after five customers said they paid for homes they never received.One claimant, Paula Sirko of Cambria County, said she gave Tom Seaman's Sunrise Mobile Homes $30,000 with the promise that her home would be delivered in October. Sirko ...
One Wounded, One Arrested After State College Stabbing
One man was wounded and another is in jail after an early-morning stabbing in State College.Police said Terrence Cane, of State College, is accused of stabbing a man twice outside a bar around 1:30 a.m.Cane and the victim were arguing when Cane allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the ...
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