Stories for January 2013
Stories for Thursday, January 31
Drivers lucky to walk away from 9-vehicle crash alive
A heavy band of snow and slick roads caused several accidents along Interstate 80 in Clearfield County on Thursday. The interstate was closed from exit 123 Woodland to Snow Shoe/147 eastbound and reopened around 1:30 p.m. During that time, crews directed eastbound drivers off of I-80 at the Woodland/123 interchange ...
Vegetarian diet may cut heart disease risk
The risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease is almost a third lower in vegetarians than in people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Oxford in England say the health benefits of not eating meat likely stem from having lower ...
Preliminary hearing delayed for man accused of killing Meyersdale teen
A court hearing has been delayed for a Meyersdale man charged with killing his former girlfriend. Jonathan Beal, 23, was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on Friday, but the hearing has been continued until March 8, the Somerset Daily American reported on Thursday. Beal is accused of strangling 19-year ...
Leader of Blair Co. cocaine ring guilty on all counts
A jury found the accused "manager" of a Blair County cocaine ring guilty on all charges Wednesday. Thursday's Altoona Mirror reported that 33-year old Jermaine Samuel was convicted on 10 drug counts. Prosecutors said Samuel ran the drug organization from the Corner Bar and Grille in Altoona. A jury found ...
Treacherous road conditions cause travel difficulties in parts of Cambria Co.
High winds and snow caused treacherous road conditions and prompted some schools to dismiss early Thursday in Cambria County. From Johnstown to Cambria Township along Route 219 was clear for the most part, but by the time a 6 News crew reached the New Germany exit, winds started to pick ...
4 tractor-trailers among 9 vehicles involved in I-80 crash
Part of Interstate 80 eastbound in Clearfield County was closed for some time Thursday morning after a nine-vehicle crash that involved at least four tractor-trailers. The interstate was closed from exit 123 Woodland to Snow Shoe/147 eastbound and reopened around 1:30 p.m. During that time, crews directed eastbound drivers off ...
Stories for Wednesday, January 30
Search crews dish details after snowmobiler found alive
The Somerset County snowmobiler, Bruce Maust, has been found alive. Family, search crews, and police officials searched three days to find him. Word of the good news left the Maust family speechless. “It was confirmed. Everyone screamed and then the caller said wait, we see him walking out from the ...
Corbett's Plan to Privatize Liquor Sparks Local Debate
It's an ice cold controversy. Governor Corbett's announcement to privatize wine and liquor sales in Pennsylvania has people in our area sounding off. Max Feeny says "It will definitely be a lot easier to buy alcohol. I've been to North Carolina and it's a lot easier there." Pennsylvania and Utah ...
New details surface in cleric's past
New details continue to unfold in the case against a now-deceased friar accused of sexually molesting former students in at least four states. 6 News reported last week that in addition to Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, brother Stephen Baker also worked at two schools in Ohio and one in Virginia. ...
Clearfield Hospital announces 25 layoffs
The Clearfield Hospital announced this week that it would be taking a workforce reduction of 25 positions due to the current economic climate. Officials said the reduction affects clinical, support and management positions. It also includes eliminating positions, reduction in hours for some full-time and part-time employees and not filling ...
Brominated vegetable oil Q&A
PepsiCo recently announced it would remove brominated vegetable oil (BVO) from its Gatorade drinks in response to customer concerns. Just what is BVO? And what is it doing in your sports drink? To learn more, we reached out to food chemists Kantha Shelke, PhD, a Chicago scientist who consults ...
1 killed, 1 injured in Indiana Co. crash
A Kittanning man was killed in a two-vehicle crash late Tuesday night in Indiana County. The county coroner said 31-year old Brendon Miller died when his car veered into the opposite lane on Route 422 and collided head-on with another vehicle. An autopsy was planned Wednesday to determine if Miller ...
Bedford Co. officials trying to identify body of man found near historical society
Authorities in Bedford County are trying to positively identify a frozen body found one week ago outside of the Bedford County Historical Society. Wednesday's Altoona Mirror reported that police are still investigating the incident. According to the newspaper, investigators may be trying to link the deceased man to reports of ...
Senate OKs bill to keep Penn State fine in Pa.
A bill to keep within the state Penn State's $60 million fine to the NCAA over the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal is on its way to the state House for its consideration. The Pennsylvania Senate voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of the measure. It's sponsored by Sen. Jake Corman, ...
Prosecutors won't seek death penalty in Cambria Co. Prison homicide case
Cambria County prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty against a state prison inmate charged with killing his cellmate. Wednesday's Tribune-Democrat reported that the public defender for 21-year-old William Cramer entered a not guilty plea for him on Tuesday. Cramer is facing homicide and other counts related to ...
Water main break closes part of Route 36 in Altoona
Drivers traveling through Altoona on Wednesday and Thursday should be prepared for traffic delays. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials said Route 36 is closed because of a waterline break. The road will remain closed from the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 26th Street to the intersection of Union and Sixth ...
Penn State police ID suspect in reported assault
Police at Penn State University said they have identified a suspect in a sexual assault reported on campus over the weekend. Authorities said the assault happened when a man grabbed a female student on a sidewalk near the HUB-Robeson Center around 1 a.m. Saturday. The name of the suspect ...
Missing snowmobiler found alive near Seven Springs resort
Pennsylvania State Police and emergency crews have found a snowmobiler alive, three days after he left to ride alone in the Laurel Mountains in Somerset County. Troopers from the Somerset barracks say 50-year-old Bruce Maust was found near Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Maust had been last seen when he left ...
Judge: No new trial for Jerry Sandusky
Jerry Sandusky isn't getting the new trial he asked for after arguing that his lawyers weren't given enough time to prepare for the proceeding that ended with a 45-count guilty verdict. Judge John Cleland on Wednesday issued a 27-page order that said Sandusky's lawyers conceded that their post-trial review ...
Flood watches, wind advisories in effect for much of region
The National Weather Service has issued severe weather alerts, including wind advisories and flood watches, for much of the 6 News viewing area. The weather service in State College has issued a wind advisory which is in effect until noon Thursday for many counties in the WJAC-TV viewing area. Winds ...
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