Stories for March 2010
Stories for Tuesday, March 30
Cambria County Officials Look To Improve Health Ranking
Several weeks ago, a national health report ranked Cambria County 64th out among Pennsylvania's 67 counties in health-related quality of life for residents.In response, leaders from a variety of fields met Tuesday morning to break down the report and look at ways to improve that ranking.Experts ranging from representatives of ...
Fire Destroys Centre County Family's Home, Business
A home and business were destroyed in an overnight fire in Aaronsburg.Fire crews fought the blaze for nearly 5 hours Monday night and were back at the scene Tuesday morning putting out hot spots at the home on Route 45.Crews said everything in the home and the family business in ...
Judge Admits Controversial Evidence In College Student's Killing
A jury will be allowed to hear evidence that indicates a man accused of killing a Penn State student had sex with the victimThe evidence was a point of contention between Blair County prosecutors and Sean Allen's defense attorneys.A judge ruled Tuesday that jurors can hear what both sides are ...
More Charges Filed Against Former Cambria County Water Worker
The former head of a Cambria County water plant already fired after charges that he stole $58,000 in copper piping is now charged with embezzling $79,000 from Northern Cambria's two water authorities.David Suchar, 49, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on both sets of charges Monday. Suchar was fired ...
Stories for Monday, March 29
Resident Challenges Gun Law, Wins
Ebenesburg officials have changed an ordinance that stopped people from carrying guns in recreational spaces and parks.Timothy Havener, a Ebensburg resident, reviewed the the communities ordinance and found that it violated state law concerning guns. In Pennsylvania, local governments are not allowed to regulate gun law.Havener wrote council a letter ...
Former Northern Cambria Employee Wants Jury Trial
A former Northern Cambria Borough employee accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the community wants a jury trial.David Suchar was Northern Cambria's street commissioner. He was in charge of the community's water plant and other projects.Prosecutors allege that while he was in the position he ran several schemes to ...
Centre County Family Says Black Lab Intentionally Shot
State Police in Centre County are looking for the person who fired two rounds at one family’s black Labrador Saturday.Melody Barton told WJAC-TV Monday that she heard gunshots in the woods behind the family’s Liberty Township home, before her husband found 4-year-old Riley covered in blood.During surgery at Metzger Animal ...
Countdown Continues For Chiefs
In five days the Johnstown Chiefs will play their final hockey game in Johnstown.WJAC contacted team officials to find out if they have anything special planned for Saturday at the War Memorial.At this point, they would only say that plans are still in the works, but there will be no ...
State College Looks To Fix Football Stadium
State College has a crumbling football stadium.The high school team has played at Memorial Field for years, but the wall and bleachers along Fraser Street have been deemed unsafe by the school.More discussion on refurbishing the field is expected at Monday night's school board meeting.The board is looking at long-range ...
Group Looks To Fill Commercial Vacancies To Attract People To Downtown Johnstown
Though downtown Johnstown has had numerous businesses close down or move out, The Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership group is working hard to fill those vacant buildings.A year ago Monday, the Investar Group renovated bankers' lofts and converted them into apartments. The apartments are now full with young professionals moving into ...
Drivers Reminded To Steer Clear Of Emergency Vehicles On Sides Of Road
A unique press conference in Blair County reminded drivers about a law that requires them to steer clear of emergency situations.The new conference was held on Interstate 99 and police pulled over drivers during the event.Under Pennsylvania law, if an emergency vehicle has pulled another vehicle off to the side ...
Steelers' Santonio Holmes Accused Of Throwing Glass Of Liquor At Woman
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes is accused of throwing a glass of liquor at a woman’s face in an Orlando nightclub earlier this month, according to a lawsuit.According to Courthouse News Service, Anshonoe Mills sued Holmes and the J.J. Whispers Group in Orange County, Fla.Mills’ attorney, Jacques L. Cooper ...
Stories for Saturday, March 27
Johnstown Churches Auction Memorabilia
The Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese had to consolidate five churches last year, now they're auctioning off items from the rectories.An auction was set for Saturday at a couple churches, including Immaculate Conception church in the West End section of Johnstown.The church sold everything from furniture to kitchen items, but it wasn't ...
Stories for Friday, March 26
Rumors Swirling Of Sinking Building At Penn State
The Forest Resource Building at Penn State’s University Park campus is barely 4 years old, but officials have confirmed that the state-of-the-art facility is in need of additional work.School of Forest Resource Director Mike Messina told WJAC-TV Friday that a phenomenon underground is causing the first floor to rise as ...
Police Investigate Jefferson County Burglary
Police are investigating a burglary which occurred last week in Brookville.Officials said the burglary happened in the early morning hours of March 17.Police said they were at the scene in just a few minutes and that nothing was reported missing from the McCabe building.This is one of several burglaries over ...
Several Stolen Guns Recovered Years Later
Several stolen guns worth thousands of dollars have been recovered nearly two years after they were stolen in Centre County.A published report Friday said four long guns, a pellet rifle and a handgun were found this week. Officials said they will be returned to their owners.Police said 32-year-old Steven Poorman ...
Central City Fire Donations Letter Causes Stir
Residents of Shade Township received letters this week from the Central City Fire Department asking for donations.In January Central City Fire Department wanted to continue quick-response medical service at no cost to the township, and township supervisors agreed to it.Some residents were outraged, because a few months ago Central City ...
Rep. Geist: Odds Good That Tour De Toona Will Happen This Summer
After years of being a summertime fixture in Blair County, the Tour de Toona cycling event was sidelined in 2009 for financial reasons.As of Friday, officials said they're not 100 percent sure if the event will be back this year, but Rep. Rick Geist said the odds are looking good."The ...
Altoona-Johnstown Diocese Auctioning Off Church Items
The Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese will be auctioning off items this weekend from two of its church that closed in Johnstown last year.The items up for action are from the Immaculate Conception rectory and the St. Casimir and Emerich rectory, both in the Cambria City neighborhood.As of Friday, leaders for the ...
Stories for Thursday, March 25
Curwensville Lake Recreation Area Closed
The Curwensville Lake Recreation Area, in Clearfield County, has been closed.Workers are working to clean-up debris left by recent flooding.Officials said water levels at the lake reached their highest levels in years.The water just receded last week leaving behind lots of debris.Workers are busy gathering tree limbs, trucks and dead ...
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