Stories for September 2009
Stories for Wednesday, September 30
Johnstown Chiefs Training Camp Schedule
Camp Schedule Saturday, October 3 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon: On-ice session(s) 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.: On-ice session(s) Sunday, October 4 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon: On-ice session(s) 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.: Scrimmage Monday, October 5 10:00 a.m. 12 noon: Scrimmage 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.: On-ice session(s) Tuesday, October 6 9:30 ...
Alum Bank Company Looking To Expand
Dustin Troutman of Creative Pultrusions says he believes 2010 will be a good year.Hill and Smith Holding PLC bought the Alum Bank company last year.Troutman, the company's director of marketing and product development, said they now have more money behind them and the officials at Hill and Smith are pushing ...
War Memorial Arena Management Beefing Up Security
Management at the War Memorial Arena in Cambria County is beefing up security. They want make sure people are safe when they come to events.The first change is right when people come in -- bags will be searched by security. Management said it would not slow down the check-in process ...
Patients React To Bon Secours Closure
The news of the closure Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital in Altoona is not sitting well with patients who rely on the services.Kimberly Brantner of Cresson said she had to wait four hours at Altoona Regional Health System for treatment, while the same visit took 15 minutes at Bon Secours."I don't ...
Johnstown Doctor Speaks Out About H1N1 Virus
Pediatrician Dr. Andrew Garbarino is worried about H1N1 panic. He said the virus has the same death rates as the seasonal flu we deal with every year.The Department of Health gave the green light for ordering H1N1 flu vaccines starting this Wednesday.These vaccines will make their way into our area ...
Movie Shooting Forces Detours This Weekend
As filming continues this weekend in Cameron County, police and PennDOT will be establishing a few detours.The intersection of routes 120 and 155 in Emporium will br closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Saturday and Monday.Route 120 between Allegheny Avenue and Spring Street will also be closed.
Touring Act Kicks Off In State College
Acrobats will hit the stage tonight at the Bryce Jordan Center.It's opening night for the new Cirque du Soleil performance.The show is a mix of circus acts and street entertainment.The show runs through Sunday.
Hunter Mistakes Body For Turtle
A man who thought he was shooting at a turtle was in fact shooting a human body, police said.Logan Township Police Chief Ron Heller said Henry Taneyhill, 61, was walking home from a bar last Friday and was drunk. Police said Taneyhill fell into a pond at the Mountain Top ...
Man Shot, Wounded Near Johnstown Housing Complex
Johnstown police are searching for the person who shot a man outside of a housing complex late Tuesday.The shooting happened outside of Solomonon Homes. Police said the victim was sitting in a parked car when he was shot in the shoulder. The victim told police he didn't know who the ...
H1N1 Vaccines Expected To Be Available In November
State health officials said expect the swine flu vaccine to be available by mid-November.Doctors and providers who are certified to administer the H1N1 vaccine should be able to order it and give it to patients who are considered priorities. The priority groups include pregnant woman, children 6 months to 2 ...
Stories for Tuesday, September 29
Somerset County Receives Stimulus Grant For Weatherization Program
Somerset County's Community Action Partnership received $2.8 million in stimulus money for its weatherization program.Last year, the group had around 200 people on its waiting list. The grant money will help the group serve the people waiting and more.Through the program, contractors help families prevent cold air from coming into ...
Veterans Call For Better Armor
We have heard the call for better equipment overseas from politicians, but a local injured Marine is now speaking out. He said some of his injuries could have been lessened with a better protective vest.Chris Gisbrecht, 21, is happy to home and alive after an IED nearly killed him in ...
Logan Township Police Investigating Death At Mountaintop Sportsmans Club
Police officers in Logan Township are investigating the death of a 61 year old man found floating in the lake at the Mountain Sportsman Club.Someone at the club spotted the body around 5:30 Monday evening.Chief Ron Heller told WJACTV.com the man was reported missing to the Hollidaysburg Police Department.He said ...
Hollidaysburg Woman Published In National Cookbook
Cherie Chism of Hollidaysburg has spent the past few developing her "Shrimp Filetto Di Pomodoro", now cooking enthusiasts from all over the world will also be able to enjoy the recipe.Chism's recipe is now featured in the 2009 Holiday and Celebrations edition of Taste and Home.She told WJACTV.com she submitted ...
Closing Of Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital Expected By Fall 2010
Officials at Altoona Regional Health System said they're hoping to improve efficiency and care for patients by moving services onto their main campus.Chief Operating Officer Ron McConnell told WJACTV.com that means closing Bon Secours-Holy Family hospital.A full merger is expected by fall of 2010.The Blair County commissioners helped move the ...
Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital To Close By Fall 2010
Some big changes are in store at Altoona Regional Health System.Chief Operating Officer Ron McConnell told WJACTV.com they plan to close Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital by fall 2010.McConnell said the move will improve the efficiency and care for people in the region.Altoona Hospital and Bon Secours merged five years ago ...
Jefferson County Gardener Grows Huge Tomato Plant
People from across Jefferson County are making the trip to Bell Township to see a massive tomato plant.Jim Umbaugh's plant started out in June as a three-inch seedling.The tomato plant now stands at 14 feet.Umbaugh said the plant grows about three to four inches a week.It's been a tough growing ...
Man Killed In Centre County Farm Accident
One man died and another was rescued after a farm accident Tuesday afternoon in Centre County.Charles Simons and another man were working inside a 120-foot corn silo Tuesday at the Weight Farm. Simons had worked on the farm for close to 20 years, and for an unknown reason fell while ...
Success By 6: Students Remember 9/11 Attacks
The football season opener at Johnstown's Trojan Stadium kicked off with a moment of silence for those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The students were all in elementary school when the attacks happened, but their young ages didn't stop the terrorist attacks from having a profound effect."I ...
Shade Townhip, Central City Fire Department Contract Dispute Continues
Central City Fire Department sends residents of Shade Township a letter apologizing for their cease of fire protection."A contract meeting was held in January 2009 which was to include an annual sum of money and an additional agreement for a substantial contribution for capital purchases. The substantial contribution was later ...
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