Stories for June 2012
Stories for Saturday, June 30
Johnstown's Simon Becomes CFL's Greatest
Geroy Simon was already considered by some to be the best receiver in the history of the Canadian Football League. Now, the Johnstown-native can officially call himself the greatest. Simon, in front of his family and 29,351 fans, became the CFL's all-time leader in receiving yards Friday night in the ...
California races to enroll uninsured
With the health law upheld by the Supreme Court, the state that boasts the largest number of uninsured is bent on losing that distinction. Peter Lee, charged with creating California's online state insurance market, says his goal is to make shopping for health insurance as easy "as buying a book ...
Stories for Friday, June 29
Overtime work in pregnancy may affect baby's size
Working long hours on your feet while you're pregnant may affect the size of your newborn. A new study shows that pregnant women who spend a lot of time on their feet -- and work more than 40 hours a week -- may give birth to smaller babies. The study ...
Clearfield County man, Justin Demko, still missing after one year
A question many people are still wondering: Where is Justin Demko? Sunday will mark one year since the Clearfield County man disappeared. Clearfield County District Attorney, Bill Shaw told 6 News that the investigation is still ongoing. "Law enforcement is continuing to pursue every lead that we get in the ...
6News teams up with American Red Cross for Donor Day
It's better to give than receive. Perhaps there is nothing more valuable to give than something that can possibly save a person's life. On Friday, WJAC-TV teamed up with the American Red Cross for the 27th annual Donor Day. One event was held in Geistown, while the other was held at ...
Thousands endure intense heat, severe thunderstorms at Creation Fest
An estimated 70,000 people have endured intense heat and severe thunderstorms at Creation Fest in Huntingdon County this week. Families, youth groups and congregations from across the northeast traveled to Agape Farm near Mount Union for one of the largest annual Christian music festivals in the country. Several portable cellphone ...
Police discourage back-alley detour around West College Avenue construction
State College Borough Water Authority officials told 6News that repairs to aging water and sewer lines beneath a stretch of West College Avenue likely won’t wrap up until mid-August. Jerry Harlow, a manager at The Bicycle Shop, said business hasn’t been impacted because crews were able to keep side streets ...
Steelworkers union expected to vote down contract
Steelworkers in Johnstown are voting on a new contract offer, and negotiations have not gone well. Johnstown Wire Technologies is one of the city's biggest employers, but on Friday, 6 News got the impression that many of them are not happy with the deal that's on the table. Union workers ...
Mechanics give tips for drivers planning long trips in extreme heat
AAA expects the July Fourth holiday to be the busiest time for travelers since 2007, and the auto club is warning people the extreme heat could take a toll on cars. Mechanics said there are several parts in the engine that are particularly at risk of damage in triple-digit heat. ...
Adele is pregnant!
Adele is going to be a first-time mom! The 24-year-old Grammy winner took to her website on June 29 to announce the big news: Im delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’re over the ...
Pa. Senate takes up budget with 36 hours to spare
State senators are debating a $27.7 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that begins in two days. Approval of the Republican-drafted plan was expected Friday to help Gov. Tom Corbett meet his pledge for a second straight year to approve an on-time budget. Most Democrats are expected ...
PSU president seeks lowest tuition hike in 35 years
Penn State University's president says he'll propose the lowest tuition increase in about 35 years for the coming school year. Rodney Erickson made his comments Friday as he and leaders of the other state-supported and state-owned universities joined Gov. Tom Corbett at the Capitol to thank Corbett ...
81-year-old registered sex offender charged with propositioning women
An 81-year-old man has been charged with trying to proposition two women near Altoona's former Penn Alto Hotel in mid-April and early May. Friday's Altoona Mirror says police were able to identify Walter Becker, of Dysart, from surveillance photos from City Hall Commons. Becker is registered as a Megan's Law ...
WJAC's holds 27th annual Blood Donor Day to help with donation shortfall
Fewer people typically donate blood in the summer, making it the most difficult time of year for the American Red Cross. But what's even more trying this summer is that blood donations nationwide are down 10 percent. To help meet the need, WJAC-TV will have its 27th Annual Donor Day ...
2 juveniles accused of setting Brockway car wash, Laundromat fire
A fire that destroyed a car wash and Laundromat in Brockway in May as been ruled arson. Police said two juveniles have been charged with setting the fire on May 27 at the Brockway Wash. The blaze resulted in a $250,000 worth of in damages. A joint investigation led to ...
6 tricks for NOT embarrassing yourself in a foreign language
If you've ever traveled abroad, you've done it. The improvised sign language and Hokey Pokey-esque gyrations in an attempt to buy a souvenir at a market or find a bathroom. Becoming fluent in a foreign language isn't really feasible for a one-week vacation, but what can you do to avoid ...
Truck engine fire believed to cause blaze that spread to home, injuring 3 firefighters
A fierce house fire Thursday night in Somerset borough appears to have started with a pickup truck. A state fire marshal told 6 News that the fire started in the engine of a new pickup truck parked in the driveway. The fire quickly spread to the home on the 300 ...
Stories for Thursday, June 28
After the ruling: A consumer's guide
The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the 2010 federal health care law, dismissing the challenge by states to the law’s requirement that individuals get insurance. The justices, however, did give states the right to opt out of a critical provision requiring them to expand Medicaid programs for the poor and disabled. ...
Gas war rolls on in Ebensburg
Plumeting gas prices. It's a story we don't hear much about these days, but on Thursday in Ebensburg gas went down to under $3 a gallon. The national average and the price in Johnstown is still around $3.40. The last time we saw prices under $3 was all the way ...
Fire burns old Johnsonburg Hotel
For over 100 years, the Old Johnsonburg Hotel has stood on East Center Street in Johnsonburg. Over the last few years, it has sat abandoned. On Thursday, it was occupied by fire crews. On Thursday morning around 9, firefighters responded to a call at the hotel. When they arrived at the scene, they saw ...
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