Stories for July 2012
Stories for Tuesday, July 31
20 places every American should see
Think you know America's essential sights? Compare your past trips with our picks for 20 domestic destinations every citizen should visit—from pop culture icons to patriotic landmarks. Consider it your star-spangled bucket list. What makes a place essentially American? Besides being between our borders, of course? When the Budget Travel editors set ...
Top 15 crusaders for health in the food industry
We’ve seen it on the news, the covers of best-selling novels, and even on the big screen. Americans are getting bigger and more unhealthy day by day. Over a third of American adults are considered obese, and it’s estimated that up to one in three adults will suffer from diabetes by the ...
Misti Bruner of Curwensville crowned 2012 Clearfield County Fair Queen
For the last four years 20-year-old Misti Ann Bruner of Curwensville has been running for the Clearfield County fair queen. On Sunday, all of her hard work paid off when she was announced the 2012 fair queen. Last year, Bruner was 1st runner-up in the contest, and the year before ...
More drivers converting to use compressed natural gas
In wake of rising gas prices nationwide more and more drivers are eyeing the idea of purchasing or converting a vehicle that uses compressed natural gas. Currently, the national average of gas is $3.50 a gallon. Throughout much of Jefferson County, gas is currently sitting at around $3.59 a gallon. ...
Neighbors start block parent program in Reynoldsville
A group of residents in one Jefferson County community have started a block parent program. John Scolese, a member of the program told 6 News that they are hoping more residents will join in. In Reynoldsville, there are only two to three officers patrolling the town. Scolese said that he ...
Multiple law enforcement agencies expected at Clearfield Co. fair Saturday
The Clearfield County fair is one of the largest fairs in our region. Every year more than 100,000 people walk through the gates for the week-long fair. While many come for the rides and the food, the fair has always brought in a crowd for its shows during fair week. ...
Numbers must be displayed on homes, businesses or risked being fined
The city of DuBois is cracking down on an ordinance that officials said has been "swept under the rug" for quite some time. DuBois city manager, Herm Suplizio said that every structure within the city is required to have a number that is visible from the street. Suplizio admits that ...
Thousands line streets for annual fireman's parade in Clearfield
The Clearfield County fair is one of the largest fairs in our region. On average more than 100,000 people attend the week-long fair at the Clearfield County fairgrounds. Every year fair week is kicked off with the fireman's parade throughout town. The parade is also one of the largest in ...
Silas Redd will transfer to USC
Silas Redd is leaving Happy Valley for Hollywood. Redd, Penn State's starting tailback during the 2011 season, is no longer on the Penn State roster, according to a university spokesperson. Redd, a junior, will transfer to Southern Cal before the start of preseason football next week, according to ESPN and the Stamford ...
6 Sports Two-A-Days 2012: Tyrone Golden Eagles
TYRONE GOLDEN EAGLES Head Coach: Steve Guthoff Years as Head Coach: 1 Conference: Mountain League District/Class: 6-AA 2011 Record: 14-2; lst Place in Mountain League 2011 Postseason: District 6-AA Champions; PIAA Runner-Up Returning Offensive Starters: 5 Returning Defensive Starters: 4 2012 Returning Lettermen: 15 Players to Watch: Offense James Oliver (RB), Charles Adams (WR) ...
Phelps competes for 19th medal
LONDON (AP) - US wins 4x200 freestyle relay, Phelps wins 15th gold for Olympic-record 19th career medal.
6 Sports Two-A-Days 2012: State College Little Lions
State College enters the 2012 season with few returning starters. However, many players got experience in helping the Little Lions to the District 6-AAAA championship. Head Coach Al Wolski says camp is off to a great start. STATE COLLEGE LITTLE LIONS Head Coach: Al Wolski Years ...
Cambria Co. father pleads guilty to shaking baby to death
A Cambria County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing his infant son. Justin Charles' attorney told 6 News that entering into a plea agreement with the District Attorney's Office was the best option after statements he gave police damaged his defense. As Charles was led into the courtroom in handcuffs, ...
NAACP leader says voter ID has confused Pa. voters
A leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People says the implementation of Pennsylvania's new voter ID law has confused voters and slowed the organization's efforts to register voters. John Jordan, whose group is a plaintiff in the lawsuit seeking to block the photo ID requirement from ...
6 Sports Two-A-Days 2012: Ligonier Valley Rams
Ligonier comes into the 2012 season as co-champs of the Heritage. The Rams lost many of their starters from last year's District 6-AA playoff team. Head Coach Roger Beitel says a strong JV program and top skill players will make Ligonier a force this year. LIGONIER VALLEY ...
Psychological abuse of children may be common
Psychological child abuse is common but underreported in the U.S., the nation's largest pediatric health group says. Like physical and sexual abuse, psychological abuse can cause devastating and lifelong harm. In a new report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling on pediatricians to be alert to signs of ...
6 Sports Two-A-Days 2012: Westmont Hilltoppers
Westmont-graduate Pat Barron took over the Hilltopper program just a few weeks ago. The former Johnstown assistant coach takes over a struggling Westmont program. Players though are already excited to play for their new coach. Head Coach: Pat Barron Years as Head Coach: 1 Conference: LHAC District/Class: 6-AA 2011 ...
6 Sports Two-A-Days 2012: West Branch Warriors
WEST BRANCH WARRIORS Head Coach: Lester Smeal Years as Head Coach: 2 Conference: ICC District/Class: 6-A 2011 Record: 5-5; 5th Place in ICC North 2011 Postseason: District 6-A First Round Returning Offensive Starters: 5 Returning Defensive Starters: 5 2012 Returning Lettermen: 10 Players to Watch: Offense Chad Speigle (TB/QB), Jonathan Sanker (QB/TB), Parker Emigh (K) ...
USA women’s gymnastics compete for gold in team finals
USA Women’s gymnastics has won the team gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, beating Russia and Romania. It is the second time the US Women have won the team gold in gymnastics. The tape-delayed event will be shown tonight.
Schultz wants to see files from Freeh Report
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A former Penn State official facing a perjury charge in the Jerry Sandusky scandal is asking a judge to let his defense see files from a school investigation. Lawyers for retired university vice president Gary Schultz filed the petition late Monday. It requests items from the ...
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