Stories for January 2011
Stories for Monday, January 31
UPDATE: Presidential Visit Postponed Due To Looming Winter Storm
WJAC-TV confirmed Monday evening that President Barack Obama’s visit to Penn State was postponed due to an impending winter storm.White House officials said that Obama will speak to an invitation-only crowd on Thursday, following a tour of campus and meeting with business and energy researchers.Pres. Obama is expected to remark ...
Man Assaulted In Parking Lot
State College police are investigating a weekend assault that sent one man to the hospital.Investigators said a 20-year-old man was attacked and beaten by three or four men Saturday night in the parking lot of the Endzone in Huston Township.The victim was treated at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Ice Dams Could Cause Serious Water Damage To Homes
Ice dams are affecting home owners across the Alleghenies, but there are ways to prevent problems.Mihalko's Contracting power-washes ice buildup on roofs so water doesn't leak inside or tear off gutters and shingles.It's a tedious job that usually takes their workers all day for one house.An ice dam is created ...
Men Rob Centre Co. Gas Station At Knifepoint
Police in Centre County are searching for two young men who robbed a convenience store with a dagger-style knife Sunday night.The robbery happened at the Uni-Mart in Ferguson Township.Officers were still at the scene investigating Monday morning near the gas station on West Aaron Drive.Officials said the robbers both had ...
1 Killed In Somerset Co. Turnpike Crash
One person was killed when a car and tractor-trailer crashed late Sunday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.The name of the victim had not been released as of noon Monday.Pennsylvania State Police said the crash happened in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 124 in Allegheny Township, Somerset County.The wreckage forced state ...
Police Officer Accused Of Illegally Recording Colleagues' Conversation
A part-time Cambria County police officer was in court Monday after accusations she illegally recorded a conversation between two other officers.A pretrial hearing for Jody Nelson, 27, was continued and her trial is scheduled to be held in March. However, Nelson's attorney, Tom Dickey, said the trial is likely to ...
Groundhog Day 2011: Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring
The groundhog has spoken. The world's most famous groundhog predicted an early spring Wednesday before a smaller-than-usual crowd. Punxsutawney Groundhog Club officials estimated Punxsutawney Phil's audience at between 5,000 to 7,000 people. The celebration usually draws between 10,000 to 15,000 people when it is held on a weekday, officials said. ...
Stories for Saturday, January 29
Local Walking Trail May Be Expanding
In Cambria County, the owner of the James Mayer Riverwalk Trail has acquired a plot of land that will connect the trail to the Sandyvale Cemetery.According to published reports, the finalization of that sale puts the entire trail into the ownership of the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority.The goal ...
Crews Battle House Fire In Marion Township
Fire crews were busy Saturday morning in Centre County battling flames at a house in Marion Township.Crews were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. Saturday after flames were spotted at that house along Jacksonville Road.At this time, we're working to get more details regarding the extent of the damage.Stay ...
Stories for Friday, January 28
UPDATE: Obama's Remarks At Penn State Open To Invitation-Only Crowd
Officials at Penn State and the White House confirmed with WJAC-TV that Pres. Barack Obama will visit campus next week.A White House statement said Obama’s visit to the University Park campus is part of the administration’s goal of advancing domestic research development, promoting energy-efficient building practices and developing renewable energy ...
Borough Readies For Biggest Day Of Year
Groundhog Day may still be several days away, but the festivities are getting started in Punxsutawney.There are plenty of special events on tap for the weekend, including the annual Groundhog Breakfast on Saturday and various events at the weather center.Officials from Punxsutawney said the crowd will be smaller than usual ...
Stories for Thursday, January 27
Local Private Schools Support Senate Bill 1
A new bill in the Senate would allow low-income parents to send their children to private school. It has support from both parties but not everyone is applauding it.At a rally this week, supporters proclaimed low-income parents should have the right to choose what school their children attend, especially if ...
Police Make Arrests In Gun Shop Burglary Case
Police have made several arrests after the burglary of a Jefferson County gun shop.That robbery happened in the early morning hours of Jan. 20 at The Shooters Shop in Washington Township.Police said a cement block was thrown through the window of the shop.More than a dozen guns were taken from ...
Tyrone Seeks Ideas To Improve The Borough, Push Out Drug Dealers
On the heels of a blockbuster movie appearance, officials in one Blair County borough are seeking ideas to improve the community and push out drug dealers.Leaders in Tyrone have partnered with Altoona-based Operation Out Town to create the Tyrone: Our Unstoppable Town community improvement campaign.Michael Fiore told WJAC-TV that Operation ...
Late Night Crash Injures Two
State police are investigating an overnight crash that put two people in the hospital.The crash happened just after midnight Wednesday on the Curwensville-Grampian Highway.Police said an SUV crossed the center line of the highway and hit a Jeep.Jon Boyer and Pamela Adkins, both of Clearfield County, were seriously injured, according ...
3 Structures Heavily Damaged In Separate Fires
Crews responded to three structure fires in different parts of the Alleghenies overnight, all of them leaving behind heavy damage.A two-story home in Gulich Township, Clearfield County, went up in flames off Route 153 south of Houtzdale. Three area fire companies responded but the home was gutted. There were no ...
Johnstown Crews Dealing With Aging Fleet Of Vehicles
While crews across the Alleghenies have been working around the clock to keep roads and alleys clear of snow, Johnstown workers are presented with even more of a challenge: a lot of old and broken equipment.With 10 dump trucks, six pickup trucks and dozens of police and fire vehicles, the ...
Crews Removing 17,000 Pounds Of Paper Rolls After Rollover Crash
Crews in Centre County were still cleaning up thousands of pounds of paper rolls after a tractor-trailer rollover crash Wednesday night.The tractor-trailer crashed on Route 322 near Tussey Ski Mountain, causing the slick highway to be closed for six hours.Thursday, crews continued the complicated task of removing 17,000 pounds of ...
Stories for Wednesday, January 26
Township Seeks To Tear Down Eyesore
Somerset Township officials are seeking a court injunction to have a home along South Center Avenue demolished.The home belongs to Donald Landis. Though he does not live there anymore, the home has been condemned.Township officials said the home is a potential health risk.
Tolls An Option To Fund Route 219 Project
It's a new year, a new majority in Congress and a new attempt to finish Route 219 south.On Wednesday morning, officials in Somerset County said the road project is still $35 million short of completion. Commissioners said there are three options on the table, and one is making it a ...
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