Stories for December 2012
Stories for Friday, December 28
Winterize your car
If you have to drive on the roads this holiday season, take caution! Snow removal crews are ready to plow the roads, but black ice can still form on the streets. Taking precautions before the snowfall hits, can reduce any type of problems before travel. The National Disaster Coalition says ...
Prepare home for snowfall and harsh winter
Snow is covering roofs, as well as the windshields of cars. Plus, more snow is on its way. With snow comes ice storms and in some cases minor damages to homes and health problems. There are many ways to prepare your house and most importantly, your family.All of these ideas ...
Stories for Thursday, December 27
Weight loss pill Qsymia 'gaining traction'
Sales of the prescription weight loss drug Qsymia, the first such drug to get the FDA's OK in 13 years, are increasing, despite earlier reports of sluggish interest. For the week ending Dec. 7, more than 2,000 new prescriptions for Qsymia were filled, according to Source Healthcare Analytics, a provider ...
Family, friends speak out after 16-year-old shot dead
Friends and family are opening up about a deadly shooting in Altoona Wednesday night that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy. The details are limited. The victim's own friends and family are unable to say much, but they are speaking out; remembering the life tragically taken from them. "I ...
Fire destroys Emporium apartments
A fire in Cameron County destroyed a home split into four apartments on Thursday morning. An Emporium man is credited with saving the life of a bed-ridden woman, who was inside the building. Police said Andrew Zimmer went into the burning building and was able to reach the woman, who ...
Shooting incident kills Altoona teen
Altoona police are investigating a shooting from Wednesday night that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy. Police said that the shooting took place at 125 East 3rd Avenue. Police said the boy, who was a student at Altoona area school district, was fatally shot but would not release his ...
Winter storm over, weekend snow possible
As people in central Pennsylvania dig out from Wednesday’s winter storm, Severe Weather Team 6 meteorologists are looking at another potential snow storm this weekend. Meteorologist Josh Fosbrink said clouds will begin to arrive with the next weather system on Friday night, bringing snow potentials of several inches on Saturday. ...
Two Steelers, Three Nittany Lions make Pro Bowl
After a disappointing season which will end without a trip to the postseason, the Steelers still managed to place two players on the AFC Pro Bowl team. Tight end Heath Miller and Center Maurkice Pouncey were invited to the AFC roster Wednesday. Pouncey will make his third consecutive trip to ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 26
Rates of childhood obesity fall slightly
New data suggest that we may have turned an important corner in the childhood obesity epidemic. While rates of obesity and extreme obesity in preschoolers rose from 1998 to 2003, they began to plateau soon thereafter. And childhood obesity rates decreased slightly in 2010. "We are very encouraged by this ...
Power companies call workers off vacation to prepare for winter storm
Heavy snow, wind and a wintry mix are causing some power outages according to Penelec officials. Just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, 68 customers in Clearfield County were experiencing outages. Some may consider this snow as a bit of an extra holiday gift as a chance to spend more time inside ...
Altoona standoff ends after 17 hours
Altoona police said a standoff ended peacefully on Tuesday morning after nearly 17 hours. They said officers were issuing the man an involuntary mental health warrant on Monday afternoon, when the man barricaded himself inside of a house on 5th Avenue. Witnesses said they saw police use tear gas grenades ...
Winter storm over, more snow this weekend
As people in central Pennsylvania dig out from Wednesday’s winter storm, Severe Weather Team 6 meteorologists are looking at another potential snow storm this weekend. Meteorologist Josh Fosbrink said clouds will begin to arrive with the next weather system on Friday night, bringing snow potentials of several inches on Saturday. ...
Winter storm hit central PA
Winter storm warnings are issued for the entire 6 News viewing area. Meteorologists say a strong area of low pressure will usher in snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the area. Some of the precipitation will be heavy at times. Severe Weather Team 6 meteorologist Josh Fosbrink said all 10 ...
This week in deals: After Christmas sales - Extra 50% off at Forever 21
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Today is the day after and I'm sure you're very tired from all the festivities, but don't sleep in because you may miss out on all the fantastic After Christmas sales. Exactly one year ago, I saved up to 90% on all Christmas ornaments ...
Back To Work Wednesday - Dec. 26, 2012
Local employers are searching for good workers like you! Find out what jobs are available here. Sponsored by Sargent's Personnel Agency. PA CareerLink Clearfield County at DuBois CDL TRUCK DRIVER 2106906 NEGOTIABLE COMPETITIVE RATE OF PAY, BENEFITS. MUST HAVE ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE, CLASS A OR B CDL LICENSE. MUST BE ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 25
Homeless Vets Get Christmas Meal
It's Christmas, the time to be with friends and family; the time to share stories and laughter. During this time of friends, family, and laughter, many people don't think that there is someone, somewhere waking up with nowhere to go and no one to see. Unfortunately, some of those people waking up are ...
Stories for Monday, December 24
Low vitamin D more common in overweight kids
Overweight and obese children and teens are more likely to have low vitamin D levels than kids with healthy weights, a new study suggests. The study is published in Pediatrics. Vitamin D is essential for bone health. Bone growth is high during childhood and adolescence. So it may be especially ...
Seniors unhappy with decision to close Nanty Glo center
Dozens of seniors in Nanty Glo and the surrounding area will soon be left without a place to go for activities, socializing and a daily hot meal. The decision to close the senior center came in a 2-1 vote by the Cambria County Commissioners on Friday, leaving many seniors with ...
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa, as founder Dr. Maulana Karenga writes, is “an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community.” A professor and chair of the department of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach, Karenga founded Kwanzaa in 1966. Its purpose is to celebrate and reinforce ...
Somerset Co. home damaged in fire
A wood stove is apparently to blame for a house fire in Shade Township, Somerset County on Sunday morning. The fire chief said the flue fell and flames took off into the attic of the house on the 800 block of Bunker Hill Road. Most of the damage appears to ...
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