Stories for February 2010
Stories for Monday, February 22
Centre County Police Investigating Assault At Bus Stop
Police in Centre County are investigating a weekend assault at a bus stop that sent two people to the hospital.The incident happened in downtown State College. Police said a man hit a 21-year-old woman in the face during an argument.When another man came to her defense, he was beaten by ...
Johnstown Police Searching For Armed Robber
Johnstown police are investigating an armed robbery over the weekend at Solomon Homes.The robbery happened early Saturday. Police said the victim was approached and threatened by someone with a gun, then beaten by several others who took his cash and ran off.Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Roundtrip Bus Service Begins Between Altoona, State College
People can now take a bus for the weekday commute between Altoona and State College as part of a new daily roundtrip service that kicked off Monday.There are two morning schedules and one evening schedule that will make the commute less stressful for travelers, officials said.The buses run Monday through ...
Joyce Murtha Won't Run For Late Husband's Congressional Seat
According to a representative for the Murtha for Congress Committee, Joyce Murtha will not run for the congressional seat left vacant by her husband.Murtha decided not to seek the nomination to finish her husband's Congressional term because she feels that it is too soon after his death to be on ...
Distracted Driving Can Be Deadly Mistake
While Pennsylvania is finally on the road to making all use of handheld cell phones illegal, distracted driving comes in many forms that can be very dangerous."The one-handed driver. The person who likes to drive with one hand. You're taking 50 percent of the control away," said Carl Keifer, a ...
Stories for Sunday, February 21
2 Injured In State College Assault, Police Looking For Attackers
Police in State College are looking for two men who attacked a woman and a man downtown shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday.Penn State Police say a 21-year-old woman was involved in an argument with two men over obscene language at a bus stop near the intersection of College Ave. and ...
Stories for Saturday, February 20
Homeowners Clean Up Snow Before Next Storm
Roof Collapses are putting fear into area homeowners, now they're looking to the experts to clear away heavy snow from roof tops.Mihalko's Contracting workers shoveled snow roofs at about 150 houses in the past five days, and some roof tops had almost 7 feet of snow piled up.Mihalko's Barry Himes ...
Stories for Friday, February 19
Waiting For Joyce Murtha's Decision To Run
Many are waiting to find out if Joyce Murtha will run to take over her husband's seat in the 12th Congressional District.Local political figures said Joyce Murtha is the only person who can continue John Murtha's legacy in the region.University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown professor Ray Wrabley said, "If Joyce ...
Campaigning Begins For Vacant 12th Congressional Seat
The 12th Congressional seat was left open after U.S. Rep. John Murtha's sudden death. Now the harsh reality is the seat has to be filled.Many Democrats and Republicans announced their candidacy, including Johnstown native and former Lt. Gov. Mark Singel.During a press conference Singel said, "Somebody has got to understand ...
Police: Drug Hideout Uncovered
State police in Indiana County reported that they busted a drug hideout in Homer City Thursday night.Police arrested two teenagers from Pittsburgh who are believed to be connected to a gang.Police said they believed the house was set up to sell heroin, marijuana and other drugs in the Homer City ...
Fire Breaks Out In DuBois Home
Fire crews responded quickly to save a home in DuBois on Friday.The flames broke out around 2 p.m. at a home on South Brady Street.The house is not a total loss, but there is significant damage.A four-year-old child was taken to the hospital after that fire.Fire officials said they still ...
Clearfield County Coyote Hunt Begins
It's billed as the largest organized hunt in the world.Around 3,700 people will be in northern Clearfield County this weekend for Mosquito Creek Sportsman Club's annual coyote hunt.Hunters who have registered for the hunt can shoot a coyote in any area of the state.They must bring the animal to Frenchville, ...
Penn States THON Dance Marathon Kicks Off Friday Evening
Penn State students in Happy Valley were buzzing with excitement Friday afternoon, in anticipation of the 37th annual IFC/Panehellenic Dance Marathon.Hundreds of students were lined up outside the Bryce Jordan Centre, waiting in the cold for hours to be the first in line for THON.Last year, students raised more than ...
Governor Considering Waiving School Make-Up Days For Snow Cancellations
Inclement weather has resulted in several snow days, which has many students and parents worried about extending the school year.School districts in Somerset County have canceled nearly every day this week. In the case of Somerset Area Schools, students are expected to go to school until June 10.Friday, Pennsylvania Gov. ...
Tops Markets Announces Which Former Penn Traffic Stores Will Close
An Indiana County grocery store is on the list of former Penn Traffic grocery stores that will close.The Penn Traffic stores were purchased by Tops Friendly Markets. According to Tops officials, two BiLo stores in Pennsylvania will close: one in Clarion and the other in Blairsville.Tops officials said they wouldn't ...
Johnstown Native Announces Candidacy To Fill Late Rep. Murtha's Seat
Several people are looking to take over the seat left behind by late U.S. Rep. John Murtha, including Johnstown native and former Lt. Gov. Mark Singel.At a news conference, Singel promised to continue Murtha's work -- but ultimately it's up to voters to have the final say on who fills ...
Stories for Thursday, February 18
Concerns Expressed About Marcellus Shale Drilling
More than 100 people turned out Thursday for a meeting focusing on the environment impact of Marcellus shale gas drilling.Officials from across the state discussed the environmental impact with members of the gas industry and the Department of Environmental Protection.Much of the discussion focused on the technique of hydraulic fracturing.That ...
Community College Possible For Northern Alleghenies
A Butler County community college is looking at a possible expansion into the Northern Alleghenies.Officials at the Butler County Community College confirmed that they're considering a branch campus in the region.The college already has three branch campuses.There are currently less than twenty community colleges in Pennsylvania.There are no community colleges ...
Violent Crime Surge, Police Investigating Two Centre County Armed Robberies
Multiple police agencies in Centre County are investigating two separate armed robberies within the past week.Officers in Patton Township are still looking for the two men who reportedly pushed a pizza delivery man to the ground and robbed him at gunpoint outside The Pointe apartment complex last Thursday.Investigators in neighboring ...
Centre County School District Plans Internet Upgrade
Teachers and students are anticipating a major upgrade to the Internet service at Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District this summer.School board members unanimously approved the decision to sign a five-year contract with Verizon for fiber-based Internet service this July.According to Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District public relations officer Dena Cipriano, frustrated teachers ...
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