Stories for September 2009
Stories for Tuesday, September 29
Groundwater Causing Problems In Jefferson County
Officials at the Jefferson County Vo-Tech said that groundwater is seeping into the water pipes, and as a result the school is returning more water into the system than it's using.Currently, there's no flooding problems but school officials have contacted an architect to get an estimate on repairs.
Several PA Counties Receiving Federal Money
Centre and Clearfield counties are receiving federal dollars for weatherization projects.The counties will share more than $4 million. Officials said that they are stunned by the amount.It will allow many people to better insulate their homes and save money on heating costs.
Woman Accused Of Selling Drugs Near Playground
A Blair County woman was charged this week on accusations she sold drugs to an undercover officer near a playground.Alycia Pierce, 24, of Altoona, sold crack cocaine to undercover police in July and August. Police said the incidents happened near a new community playground that was built this past summer.A ...
Man Killed In Huntingdon County Crash
A Maryland man was killed in a one-vehicle crash Monday evening in Huntingdon County.State police said Richard Horton died when his car crashed into an embankment along Route 913 in Carbon Township.Horton was ejected from the vehicle and died of blunt force trauma, investigators said.
Workplaces Prepare For Swine Flu Outbreak
WJACTV.com Special Section: All About Swine Flu While school districts and community officials have been working to make sure they're ready for a potential swine flu outbreak, a conference Tuesday in Johnstown helped businesses make sure they know how to handle it.About 100 business attended the seminar by Johnstown Area ...
Police Arrest 4 On Armed Robbery Charges
Three adults and one juvenile were arrested Monday, accused of robbing a person at knifepoint.Police said the robbery happened Monday night along Fourth Avenue in Altoona.Police said the four knocked the victim down and then threatened him with a knife, demanding money.The victim's descriptions led to the the arrests of ...
Dangerous Blair County Building To Be Demolished
Altoona city officials have stepped in to speed up the demolition of a dangerous building.The former Eagles building was weakened by wind and rain throughout the years and the Altoona codes and inspection director condemned it earlier this year.The fire marshal said once the roof caved in, it was a ...
Julia Pizzonia
Julia Pizzonia started at WJAC-TV in August 2009 as a reporter in the Cambria County newsroom.She started her broadcasting career as a reporter for WDTV-TV in Clarksburg W.Va., where she covered many stories including the Sago Mine Disaster anniversaries and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign visits.Julia went to Point Park University ...
Stories for Monday, September 28
Friends of Flight 93 Looking For Members
A group dedicated to preserving the history of the passengers and flight crew on Flight 93 is looking for members.Friends of Flight 93 is a nonprofit. Right now, it's in its beginning stages. Current organizers are still working on the vision for the group.Both the Flight 93 Advisory Commission and ...
Somerset County Murder Case Heading To Trial
A Somerset County man accused of murder will be heading to trial.Back in July, William Shaulis told police he killed Thomas Williams after an argument over money got physical.Shaulis was helping Williams tear down his home in the community of Gray.The case is one of the five open homicide cases ...
Injured Marine Returns Home To Somerset County
After a close call overseas, a local Marine is recovering in his own home.It was a packed house Monday in Boswell as the entire family came out to welcome home Chris Gisbrecht. He's the young Marine who was recently injured in Afghanistan.Chris arrived home Monday afternoon after being released from ...
Bald Eagle Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary
It started as a simple request for a ride home that blossomed into a fruitful marriage.Milford and Better Buterbaugh just celebrated 70 years of marriage.They grew up four miles from each other, but with their eight year age difference, it took some time for their paths to cross.Mr. Buterbaugh just ...
Norfolk Southern Unveils Experimental Electric Locomotive
It's being called the locomotive for the future generations.Norfolk Southern officials unveiled the NS 999 Monday at the Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona.It's a 1,500-horsepower switch locomotive prototype that relies on 1,080 12-volt rechargeable batteries for power.The team at the shop also worked with the Department of Energy, the Federal ...
Nursing Students Raise Money For Teenager With Rare Disease
A group of nursing students are making a difference by helping a Johnstown girl battle a rare disease.Lafora disease is a rare form of epilepsy. Only 200 kids worldwide are diagnosed with the disease, with only 10 known cases in the United States.Jessica Ambroe was diagnosed with Lafora in February. ...
Furniture Store Opening In Cambria County
A new store, We Sell Your Furniture, has moved into the Richland Plaza on Scalp Avenue.It's considered an upscale, used furniture store. The first of its kind opened a year ago in Altoona, and it's been a hit.The new store will have its grand opening on Saturday.
Newspaper Theft Under Investigation
State police in Somerset County said 105 copies of the Somerset Daily American were stolen last Wednesday.The newspaper's publisher told WJAC-TV News that bundles of newspapers were taken from outside various business locations in the county.The theft remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Johnstown Man Accused Of Setting House On Fire After Domestic Dispute
A Johnstown man is in jail on $150,000 bond on charges he set a fire after a domestic dispute.Joe Respotnik faces numerous charges, including burglary and trespassing.Police said Respotnik was thrown out of a home in Old Conemaugh but broke back in through the basement and started a fire by ...
Jury Selection Scheduled To Begin For Blair County Killing
Jury selection was scheduled to start Monday for a man charged with a stabbing death that police said followed an argument over a girl.Ryan Cunningham is charged with killing 18-year-old Shawn Noel of Altoona last year.District Attorney Rich Consiglio said he will not seek the death penalty in the case.Cunningham ...
Police Respond To 145 Incidents At Penn State Saturday
Officials said the Big 10 opener for the Penn State Nittany Lions and their fans was a big dud, despite a nationally televised whiteout at Beaver Stadium on Saturday.After the game, a university police sergeant said officers responded to 145 incidents, 99 of which were alcohol and football related.While the ...
Blair County Police, Fire Departments Meet On Gridiron
A different kind of football game was played for a good cause in Altoona over the weekend between two groups of public servants.Altoona police and fire departments faced off in the fourth annual Guns vs. Hoses Flag Football Game at Manison Park on Sunday.Proceeds from the even benefit the Muscular ...
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