Stories for December 2012
Stories for Monday, December 31
Snow brings fun for all ages
It is a winter wonderland, round two of the snow fall. With snow brings hard work, plowing, shoveling, and speed restrictions, but let's not forget the fun a few flakes bring. Parents and children enjoying another think layer of snow.
Emergency Officials Ready for NYE
It is one of the biggest nights to be out, many bringing in the new year and police officials say they are ready! Slick roads and severe winds from the past snow storms are not the only thing drivers need to keep in mind on New Year's Eve. Drunk Driving ...
Blood Donors help make difference in youngster's life
The American Red Cross is partnering with the Cinderella project to help save lives and help those who are less-fortunate. It will be held at the Richland Fire Hall on Saturday, January 5th. Its will start at 9am and end at 3pm. To sign up for the Lifesavors Ball, click ...
Pediatricians promote benefits of recess
The American Academy of Pediatrics has two New Year's resolutions for schools: Keep the school nurse and don't drop recess. The recommendations are part of two new policy statements published in Pediatrics. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says there's a growing trend in schools to take away recess and ...
Penn State Bowl Ban Being Felt in State College
January 2012--Penn State fans riled up to watch the Nittany Lions take on the Houston Cougars-- a New Year's tradition for many. Luke Barnhart, 9 years old, says, "Usually i sit with these two to watch the game and cheer on the Big 10." But this year Luke and his ...
2013 First Night State College
Forget waiting until midnight to celebrate...State College is having some New Year's Eve fun all day long. It’s called First Night and it’s a family-friendly festival that brings in people from all over Pennsylvania. Donna Neidigh, Bellefonte, says, “I drove half way to Harrisburg to pick up the girls to ...
Police investigate burglary in Saltsburg Borough
An Indiana County man is out nearly $2,000 after police said someone broke into his house. State police are investigating the burglary on the 800 block of Market Street in Saltsburg Borough. Police said someone broke in through a rear door and took a coin collection worth about $2,000. Anyone ...
Cresson Twp. Police ask for help in identifying theft suspect
Cresson Township Police are asking for your help in trying to track down a man who they said was involved in a theft Sunday morning. Police told 6News he was at the Puff ‘N Snuff on Admiral Perry Highway and took about $35 worth of tobacco and supplies. If you ...
Trust fund set up for Altoona teen shot on Wednesday
There’s still no decision as to whether charges will be filed in the shooting death of an Altoona teen, according to the Altoona-Mirror. Police said Jesse McElhinney of Altoona was fatally shot Wednesday by his friend. The paper reports that police may not decide to file charges until later this ...
State police investigate death at Hidden Valley
State Police in Somerset are investigating a death at Hidden Valley. Police released very few details, but said it was a younger person involved. Police do not believe it’s suspicious at this time, but are awaiting autopsy results. No word if that person was from the area or out of ...
Stories for Sunday, December 30
Natural Snow Covers Tussey Mountain for Opening Weekend
Forget cabin fever...these folks are saying bye-bye to the winter blues and hitting the slopes at Tussey Mountain. Its opening weekend here in Centre County and the place is packed. Ashley Thomas, 11 years old, says, "Well we wanted to come out and ski. We started at the bunny ...
35 tips for a successful flight
9 Smart Ways to Keep Kids Entertained SCULPT A MASTERPIECE My daughter had a great idea to keep her five-year-old (and the rest of us) entertained. She brought a roll of aluminum foil, and we spent hours "sculpting" hats, flowers, wings, and anything else we could imagine. The time ...
Freebie Corner: Free appetizer at Outback Steakhouse and more
Christmas is over (yes!), now it's time to get back to the normal freebie list. Sign the kids up for the Home Depot Kids Workshop in January, where they can build a diamond birdhouse to use this spring. They'll love putting their personal touches on it and hanging it in ...
Q&A: How do I stick to my New Year’s resolution to manage my finances?
The start of a New Year is a great time to get your financial house in order. A new calendar means a fresh start and many of us make plans to better ourselves, quit smoking, lose weight, save money. If your main goal is to make changes to your financial ...
Stories for Friday, December 28
Kids use kitchen items for risky games and highs
Common kitchen items like ground cinnamon and marshmallows are increasingly being used by kids for dangerous choking games and cheap, easy highs, a toxicologist warns. "A lot of these spices and household products are around all year. But during the holidays, kids are out of school. So they have less ...
Emporium Man Recounts Heroic Rescue
While shoveling his sidewalk along Allegheny Avenue in Emporium, Andrew Zimmer saw smoke coming from a house just a few doors down from his home. "Some of us neighbors got together, when a woman came running out with a little kid screaming, 'there was someone else in there'," Zimmer recalls. ...
Emergency workers: help clear fire hydrants
Now that snow has piled up, emergency workers are asking homeowners to help clear fire hydrants on their property. They said it’s an issue that comes up every winter. “If (firefighters) can't find a hydrant, it's one thing,” said Cambria County Emergency Management Director Ron Springer. “But when it's buried ...
It’s time to say hello to a healthier you
Have the holidays left you feeling out of sorts and sluggishly out of shape? Did the eggnog, cookies and seemingly endless parade of potlucks, office parties and seasonal frolic add an inch or maybe two to your waistline? You might just be a hot, Santa-like jiggling mess in need of ...
My five favorite money-saving tips of 2012
As divided as our country can be when it comes to topics like politics, gun control, and Team Edward/Team Jacob, there's one thing we can all agree on: saving money rocks. That's why I love sites like Savings.com, which have a core mission--a raison d'etre--of helping you hold onto your cash. ...
Aftermath of the biggest snowfall of the year
It has been one of the biggest snowfalls all year and we have seen the effects of this system. The blankets of snow have caused highways to be shut down, but people are still hitting the roads. Despite PennDots advice to stay off the roads, many choose to still travel ...
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