Stories for November 2012
Stories for Friday, November 30
Longtime PA House rep. Bud George retires
After 19 consecutive terms as representative for the Pennsylvania House, Camille "Bud" George is retired. George, the only remaining World War II veteran in the house announced his retirement earlier this year. 6 News sat down with George on his last day as representative to reflect on the last 38 ...
Residents against Marcellus shale drilling near reservoir
Some residents in Elk County are concerned about an area of land that is being cleared in preparation for drilling. Seneca Resources has plans of drilling a Marcellus Shale well in Ridgway Township. Residents said their main concern is the close proximity of the proposed well to the reservoir. "It ...
EPA reviewing application for injection disposal well in Elk Co.
Concerns are growing over a proposed wastewater injection well in James City, Elk County. Seneca Resources, the oil and gas company looking to use the well for disposal purposes told 6 News that the well has already been drilled. Rob Boulware, manager of stakeholder relations for Seneca Resources said that ...
U.S. draws blueprint for an AIDS-free generation
It's possible to end the worldwide AIDS epidemic, and a new U.S. plan could make this possibility a reality. The plan, announced in a formal presentation today by outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, takes advantage of scientific and political breakthroughs that have cut the rate of new HIV infections ...
Mitchell report says Penn State off to good start
A former U.S. senator brought in to monitor changes being made at Penn State after the child sex abuse scandal there says it's "off to a very good start." George Mitchell's first quarterly report as Penn State's athletics integrity monitor was released Friday. He notes there's a looming deadline to ...
Jimmy Stewart Museum showing 'It's A Wonderful Life' each weekend through New Year's
Indiana County's best-known native is being honored by a showing of one of his most famous and classic Christmas movies. Actor Jimmy Stewart was born in Indiana, Pa., in 1908 and raised in the small town with his affluent family. He was known as a shy man, but started in ...
4 radio stations team up with Family Services to help local needy families
Four Blair County radio stations known collectively as "The Radio Campus" are teaming up with Family Services Inc. to help out local needy families. On Friday, WRTA, Mix 94.7, True Country 94.3 and WKMC 1370 are accepting donations of personal care items, non-perishable food, clothing, toys and money as part ...
Philly man arrested on drug charges as he steps off bus in Altoona
A Philadelphia man is in custody on drug charges after police were tipped off that he'd be on a bus to Altoona. Craig "Playboy" Sumpter was arrested by Altoona police this week as he stepped out of a Greyhound bus. Police said they found 126 bags of marijuana in his ...
Paint Twp. approves 2 police contracts with increases
Police contracts will be in the budget this year for Paint Township. Supervisors approved two of its municipalities Thursday night in the midst of a draining deficit. Only Central City and Paint Borough were up for renewal Thursday, but both passed with increases totaling more than $20,000 over the next ...
2 convicted felons charged with illegally selling handgun
Altoona police have charged two men with the illegal sale of a handgun in the city. Police said an undercover officer bought a .22 caliber revolver from William Bush for $80 on Wednesday. Bush was taken into custody after the sale and was found to be a felon who is ...
8-year-old girl organizes donation drives to help homeless
In less than a year, an 8-year-old Jefferson County girl has organized several donation drives to help the homeless. Mackenzie Byerly made a visit to a homeless shelter earlier this year and said it changed her life. She went on to organize a food drive in March, a dance over ...
How to buy an external hard drive
An external hard drive is an essential piece of the modern computing puzzle. It's good not only for expanding your available storage, but also for backing up your data and shuttling files between PCs. Okay, but what kind of drive should you buy? Are some brands better than others? What ...
Stories for Thursday, November 29
Eight Year Old Gives Back
Eight-year-old, Mackenzie Byerly and her mom are organizing a clothing drive for the homeless. The drive is called "Help Mackenzie Warm the Soles." The family got the idea when Mackenzie and her mom talked with a homeless shelter in Pittsburgh. They found out, that while shirts and pants are always needed, socks are the thing ...
Only on 6: Suspect apologizes for burglarizing photographer's home
Adams Township police have joined efforts with several other police departments in Cambria County to solve a recent rash of home break-ins. Two people were arrested early Thursday morning who police said played a part in at least two of the burglaries. "This is turning out to be a very ...
Police arrest two in rash of Cambria Co. break-ins
6 News was there early Thursday morning as the first arrests were made in a string of break-ins throughout Cambria County. 6 News first reported last week about a rash of home break-ins in South Fork, Cambria County. Police said at least 10 homes were broken into and cash and ...
New sleeping pill may help insomnia
Merck's experimental sleep drug suvorexant helps insomniacs fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, early data suggest. Later studies reported at a sleep conference last June confirmed the findings, says W. Joseph Herring, MD, PhD, Merck's executive director for clinical neuroscience. Those studies are not yet published, but they've been ...
Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Blair Co.
The Pennsylvania Lottery sold three winning Powerball tickets worth $1 million each for the Wednesday's drawing, including one in Altoona. The tickets were sold at the following locations: 'B7 'B7Swaraj Service Station, 1700 Seventh Ave., Altoona, Blair County; 'B7 Planet Mart, 494 N. Pike Road, Cabot, Butler County; and 'B7 ...
Recommended books for the bibliophile on your holiday list
There’s no getting around it, tablets and e-readers are here to stay — at least until some new technology renders them obsolete. But most likely there will always be those book lovers among us who hold dear the weight of a hefty hardback book in their hands, who relish the ...
Hearing continued for man accused of killing Meyersdale teen
A preliminary hearing was continued on Thursday for a Somerset County man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and burying her body along a hiking trail. Jonathan Beal was scheduled to appear in court at 1 p.m. Thursday in front of Magisterial District Judge Douglas Bell. Officials at Bell’s office said ...
Pedestrian killed by car in Indiana Co.; crash remains under investigation
An Armstrong Township woman died in a car-pedestrian crash Wednesday night in Indiana County. Officials said 45-year-old Michelle Hensley was hit by a sport utility vehicle along Route 422 in Shelocta Borough near the Armstrong Township line. The Indiana County coroner said Hensley died from head injuries. Police are investigating ...
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