Stories for September 2012
Stories for Wednesday, September 26
Departmental dispute may lead to layoffs for dozens of Bedford Co. employees
Bedford County may be forced to lay off dozens of employees in the coming weeks as it deals with a financial crisis. Wednesday's Altoona Mirror reported that a departmental dispute between the county commissioners and President Judge William Ling has tied up $200,000 that had been earmarked for payroll. The ...
Driver sentenced for fatal 2010 drunken driving crash
A Richland Township woman will spend up to 23 months in county jail for the death of her boyfriend nearly two years ago in a drunken driving crash. Wednesday's Tribune-Democrat reported that 32-year-old Erica Gindlesperger was sentenced Tuesday. Gindlesperger had pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the November ...
Treasure Lake continues effort to secede from Sandy Township; public hearings expected to wrap up next week
Lawyers for Sandy Township took center stage in the second public hearing into Treasure Lake's attempt to secede from the township. The gated Clearfield County community is seeking to become its own borough. Three nights of public hearings into that effort will wrap up next week. Tuesday night, dozens of ...
Top state leader proposes gas drilling health panel
The Republican leader of the Pennsylvania Senate wants to create a panel to investigate and study possible health and safety impacts from Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. The Scranton Times-Tribune reported Tuesday that Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati, R-Jefferson, is proposing a nine-member panel of doctors, scientists and gas ...
Weekend fire at unoccupied Indiana Co. home ruled arson
A fire at an unoccupied Indiana County home last weekend has been ruled arson. Indiana State Police said the fire along Starford Road in Cherry Hill was intentionally set. The blaze was discovered around 2 a.m. Sunday. Damages from the arson are estimated at 250,000. There were no reported injuries. ...
Owner, 2 workers at Blair Co. personal care home charged with neglect
The owner and two workers at a Blair County personal care home have been charged with neglecting an 80-year-old man who died in November, after he was found covered in bed sores and human waste. The state Department of Public Welfare revoked the license of Warner's Home for the ...
This week in deals: Extra 30% off at Gap, extra 50% off at Maidenform and more
It's officially Fall! I'm not sure if you've ventured out into your local shopping centers, but the displays, mannequins, decor in stores have all switched to fit the season. I now see lots of pumpkins, orange colored candles, Halloween themed decorative accessories, cinnamon apple wreaths and more. With Fall in ...
Virus fights acne
Viruses that kill acne-causing bacteria might make a powerful acne treatment, new research suggests. A specific species of bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes, is a major cause of the unpleasant, sometimes disfiguring disease doctors call acne vulgaris. The bacteria live inside the pits in the skin that contain hair follicles and sweat ...
Stories for Tuesday, September 25
Alleged ringleader of shooting sparked by bath salts acquitted of attempted murder
A jury handed down a mixed verdict Tuesday night to the man accused of sparking a wild shootout fueled by synthetic drugs last May. William Ledford was acquitted of felony attempted murder of the first degree, but was found guilty of aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person. ...
Smoking, ink color affect laser tattoo removal
Regret getting that Chinese character tattoo that turned out to be gibberish? Can't face turning 30 with the "Hello Kitty" tat you got on a whim a decade ago? You're not alone. Studies suggest that a third to half of people who get tattoos end up wanting them gone, and ...
Politician denies involvement in threats made against opponent
Police said a Republican candidate for state representative received threats against her and her family's lives. Sherry Stalley said she got a threatening letter a day before intruders ransacked her property. Not only did someone leave behind a threatening letter, police said they trespassed on her property, broke into a barn ...
Intruders break into political candidate's property, leave threatening letter
A local political candidate was threatened after police said someone broke into her property over the weekend, let out her animals and left behind a threatening letter. Police said the letter was full of harsh words that directly target Sherry Stalley and her family. Stalley released a statement Tuesday saying ...
The dirt on dating: My open relationship
For many of us, the urge to couple up is a strong one. It might even be programmed into our DNA[1][2]. But does love mean never dating or having sex with other people? Several years ago, I decided to challenge the idea that the only way to a loving, committed relationship was ...
Overnight standoff in Huntingdon Co. ends peacefully
An overnight standoff in Huntingdon County ended peacefully on Tuesday morning. Around 10 p.m. Monday, members of the Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team were sent to a home on Ridgley Street in Orbisonia in response to reports of a domestic incident that involved a firearm. Reports indicate a ...
Cambria Co. man sentenced to 15-30 years for killing infant son
A Cambria County man will spend 15 to 30 years in prison for killing his infant son. Justin Charles Sr. previously pleaded guilty to third-degree murder after a judge ruled that admissions Charles made to police and others about the incident would be allowed if the case went to trial. ...
Spooky and kooky ideas for Halloween
There are plenty of ideas on the Internet for disgusting Halloween food. We prefer a classier spread. And you don't have to spend days getting ready for your party. In an hour's time you can make Herbed Pumpkin Seeds, Spider Web Eggs and Truffles With Candied Walnut Brains. The Devilish ...
Man convicted of murdering Brockway-area couple files Superior Court appeal
A man serving a life sentence for killing a Brockway-area couple while robbing them of a rare coin collection has filed a Superior Court appeal -- and his trial judge has filed an answer as to why it shouldn't be granted. The Bradford Era reports Steven Rebert, 46, of Emporium, ...
Availability of Pa. photo ID will be court's focus during Tuesday's hearing
Pennsylvania's new voter ID law will be the subject of a court hearing Tuesday in Harrisburg, and new arguments will be raised in court over if the law requiring voters to show photo identification should be in effect for November's election. Tuesday's hearing in Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg ...
Vandals target Veterans Memorial at Penn State
A group of volunteers pitched in to clean up tire marks, dirt and shoeprints left behind at the new Veterans Plaza at Penn State Monday afternoon. The Class of 2011 raised $260,000 for the memorial near Old Main, in honor of veterans who attended Penn State, including Lt. Michael P. ...
Stories for Monday, September 24
Police: Man on painkillers lied about who was driving during crash that killed wife
Authorities said blood test results and a confession led to felony charges filed Monday afternoon against a man accused of driving an SUV that crashed in July, leading to the death of his wife. State College police filed vehicular homicide while DUI, false reports to law enforcement authorities and driving ...
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