Stories for July 2010
Stories for Thursday, July 29
Man Gets Life In Prison For Killing Clearfield Co. Teen
Main Body: A convicted killer was sentenced to life in prison after his third trial for the 1997 death of a Clearfield County teen.Andrew Callahan was convicted in 1998 of killing 16-year-old Micah Pollock. He was convicted again in 2007, but that conviction was thrown out after the Pennsylvania Superior ...
Local Group Collects Dish Soap For Gulf Cleanup Effort
Wednesday marked 100 days since the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and, while the flow has stopped, it has devastated businesses, people and wildlife.In response, residents throughout the Alleghenies are trying to help any way they can, including collecting Dawn dish-washing liquid, which animal rescuers are using ...
Man Guilty Of Defrauding $500,000 From Elderly Woman
A Cambria County jury found a caretaker guilty of 18 counts in connection with defrauding a 94-year-old woman out of $500,000.Frank Solensky faces eight to 16 years in prison or more if a judge imposes consecutive sentences. The jury reached its verdict late Wednesday.Investigators said Solensky would conjure up a ...
Stories for Wednesday, July 28
Parents Choose Cyberschool Over Merged School
After the merger of two Westmoreland County schools some parents decide to cyberschool the children.Before the school year ended the Ligonier school board voted to merge Laurel Valley Middle High School with Ligonier High School. The merger meant Laurel Valley Middle High School would be shut down. That decision is ...
Clearfield County First Responders To Receive New Equipment
New equipment is on the way for Clearfield County first responders.They're called mobile data terminals, and officials said the new devices will help crews better respond to emergencies.The new devices include mapping software to help crews determine the locations of their calls.Crews will be able to access data on emergency ...
Third Trial Held For Convicted Killer In Clearfield County
A convicted killer is back in court for the third trial in the 1997 death of a Clearfield County teen.Andrew Callahan was convicted in 1998 of killing 16-year-old Micah Pollock.He was convicted again in 2007 but that conviction was thrown out after the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled the jury was ...
Huff In Court For Extradition Hearing
Police call him a career criminal. Now Peter Huff is back in court for an extradition hearing.Huff is charged with an array of charges in Johnstown, including fleeing and traffic violations. Huff led police on a high-speed chase through Johnstown and then crashed his car, sending him to the hospital ...
Indiana County Woman Charged With Public Drunkenness
Police in Indiana charged a woman with public drunkenness Wednesday.Officers said Tammy Smith was trying to run her wheelchair on Philadelphia Avenue when they saw her fall off several times.Police said when they approached her, Smith was visibly drunk and had a marijuana pipe.
Headstones Pushed Over In Bedford County
State police in Bedford County are investigating vandalism at the Osterburg Community Cemetery.Police said someone toppled four headstones sometime between Sunday and Monday.Anyone with information is asked to call the Bedford State Police at 814-623-6133.
WJAC 2010 Two-A-Days: DuBois Beavers
DuBois Beavers Head Coach: Jason Shilala Jason Shilala Raw Interview Conference: District 10 Region 5 District/Class: 10-AAA 2009 Record: 5-6 (3-1); T-1st place MAC Seven Mountains 2009 Postseason: District 6/8/9/10-AAAA 1st Round Returning Offensive Starters: 5 Returning Defensive Starters: 3 Returning Total Lettermen: 36 Players To Watch (Offense): Shawn Newpher; ...
WJAC 2010 Two-A-Days: Mount Union Trojans
MOUNT UNION TROJANS Head Coach: Dave Hummel Dave Hummel Raw Interview Conference: Inter County Conference - South Division District/Class: 6-A 2009 Record: 7-4 (4-1); ICC South Champions 2009 Postseason: District 6-A Quarterfinalist Returning Offensive Starters: 5 Returning Defensive Starters: 4 Returning Total Lettermen: 11 Players To Watch (Offense): Kai House ...
WJAC 2010 Two-A-Days: Bedford Bisons
BEDFORD BISONS Head Coach: Kevin Steele Kevin Steele Raw Interview Conference: Laurel Highlands District/Class: 6-AA 2009 Record: 7-7 (3-6); 7th place LHAC 2009 Postseason: District 5-AA Champion; PIAA-AA Quarterfinalist Returning Offensive Starters: 5 Returning Defensive Starters: 3 Returning Total Lettermen: 16 Players To Watch (Offense): Jordan Peasey, Marcus Shippey Players ...
Ohiopyle State Park Offers 20,500 Acres Of Rugged Beauty
For many people, the word "vacation" brings to mind something all-inclusive that will suit every member of the family.But on just one tank of gas, there is a place to meet everyone's needs where people can do as much or as little as they want.Located on the border of Somerset ...
WJAC-TV's Mary Heinlein Retires After 39 Years
WJAC-TV said goodbye to a longtime colleague and one of the nicest people who has ever worked for the station.Wednesday marked Mary Heinlein's last day after 39 years on the job.For anyone who's ever called the newsroom, Heinlein was the kind, cheery voice you likely talked to first. She has ...
Mobile Unit In Desperately Need Of Dentists
A waiting list of uninsured Cambria County people in desperate need of dental care is now approaching 500 people. Though there is funding to help those people, there are no dentists to perform the work.The Johnstown Free Medical Clinic received grant money from Lee Initiatives in April to set up ...
Officials: Blair Co. Drug Bust Nets Major Cocaine Distributors
Authorities said they've rounded up major cocaine distributors during a morning drug sweep in Blair County on Wednesday.The Pennsylvania Attorney General's official said the ring was the biggest cocaine operation in Altoona since 1990. Official said, over the past couple of years, the accused ring leader, Brian Pfister, was responsible ...
Centre County Suspicious Devices Harmless, Not Explosives
Firefighters and police scrambled to close roads near Port Matilda Wednesday after a construction employee discovered two suspicious devices in a ditch.Troopers told WJAC-TV that two devices, similar to pipe bombs, were found in a construction zone alongside old Route 220, nearly six miles south of Port Matilda, shortly before ...
Back To Work Wednesday - July 28, 2010
Advance Employment has a need for customer service representatives. The ideal candidate will assist callers with questions regarding services. The position is long-term and offers major medical, dental vision and, after 90 days, personal time off. Employees can earn up to $9.75 an hour, and additional team-based bonuses and incentives ...
WJAC 2010 Two-A-Days: West Branch Warriors
WEST BRANCH WARRIORS Head Coach: Rob Lazauskas Conference: Inter County - North District/Class: 6-A 2009 Record: 1-9; T-5th place ICC North Returning Offensive Starters: 7 Returning Defensive Starters: 5 Returning Total Lettermen: 14 Players To Watch (Offense): Chad Speigle (QB), Tyler Rothrock, Ethan Slippey Players To Watch (Defense): Luke Burnisky, ...
WJAC 2010 Two-A-Days: Tyrone Golden Eagles
TYRONE GOLDEN EAGLES Head Coach: John Franco John Franco Raw Interview Conference: Mountain Athletic - Nittany District/Class: 6-AA 2009 Record: 10-3 (7-1); 2nd place MAC - Nittany 2009 Playoffs: District 6-AA Runner-up Returning Offensive Starters: 5 Returning Defensive Starters: 7 Returning Total Lettermen: 20 Players To Watch (Offense): Jared Templeton, ...
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