Stories for January 2013
Stories for Monday, January 28
For diabetes: BP, cholesterol key v. heart disease
People with diabetes who want to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke should focus on controlling their blood pressure and ''bad'' cholesterol, according to a new study of more than 26,000 patients. Controlling both these risk factors, the researchers found, made patients less likely to be hospitalized for ...
Lawyers: Alleged sex abuse cases unaffected by Franciscan friar's suicide
Attorneys who have already filed or are considering filing civil lawsuits related to alleged sex abuse by a Franciscan brother told 6 News they plan to proceed with those cases, despite the friar's suicide this weekend. Police in Blair Township say Brother Stephen Baker was found dead of a self-inflicted ...
Penn State to hire new faculty specializing in children's protection, well-being
Penn State University, which is still dealing with the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal, has announced plans to hire new faculty members who will specialize in dealing with child abuse victims. Over the next three years, Penn State will add a dozen faculty as part of its ...
Bedford Co. Historical Society refurbishes old barn for new Pioneer Library
The Bedford County Historical Society is unveiling a new building to help teach the history of the county. The structure was once a barn but has since been converted into the Pioneer Library. The historical society had spent about a year trying to buy the barn and completed the sale ...
Cambria Co. man accused of using bad check to buy SUV
A Colver man was arrested on a warrant and is facing a series of theft-related charges after accusations he used a bad check to buy a sport utility vehicle. James Powell, 23, is accused of writing a check for $2,600 to purchase a 2001 Ford Explorer on Jan. 4, but ...
Freezing rain snarls morning commute
No sooner had people in the region finished digging out from a winter storm that blanketed the Alleghenies with snow Friday and Saturday, many people woke up on Monday to a mix of frozen precipitation. What started out as snow in some areas quickly switched over to freezing rain and ...
‘Goat’ ad brings possible Super Bowl fame
Moose, the goat, is an enthusiastic eater and a good spokesman for Doritos, which he consumes by the bag. But Moose is also an indiscriminate gourmand, with an appetite for eyeglasses, shoelaces, scrap paper, house plants and Ben Callner’s pants. Moose was nibbling on Callner’s cuffs on a recent sunny ...
Nanty Glo Fire Department holds benefit for chief battling illness
A Cambria County community is coming together for a local fire chief who has been battling a serious liver infection. Recently, the Nanty Glo Fire Department served up nearly 700 dinners to help Fire Chief Joseph LaMantia Jr. LaMantia has been off work for nearly two months after being hospitalized ...
Mount Union Police Dept. mourning loss of K-9 officer
The Mount Union Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. K-9 officer, Saxon, was born in 2002 at a Pennsylvania Kennel. Saxon was hand picked by Officer Swineford and Corporal Lippman to be the next canine officer. Saxon was trained in drug detection and was a ...
Police investigate alleged drug incident at Mount Nittany Middle School
Police in State College are investigation an alleged drug incident at Mount Nittany Middle School. Police said a student was found with prescription medication around 1:30 p.m. Friday. According to police, the investigation and punishment is usually handled by the school, but it could be up to the district attorney ...
Police: Two facing attempted burglary charges
Two people are facing attempted burglary and drug charges tonight. State police in Philipsburg arrested Paul Rider and Kristal Parker. They said the two tried to break into the Philipsburg Hospital, which is now closed. Secruity heard a window break and called police. Troopers tracked Parker through the snow to ...
Missing Somerset Co. man found dead in pick up truck
A man who was missing since January 23 was found dead Sunday inside of his pick up truck. Police said Frankie Sass of Friedens was last seen driving his truck sometime four days ago. Police are continuing their investigation into his death. At this time, police are not releasing any ...
Stories for Sunday, January 27
Local fire departments learn ice rescue techniques
Local fire departments joined together to learn ice rescue techniques. Todd Stahl from White Cap water rescue led the training for Huntington, Alexandria, and Mapleton fire departments. They trained in frigid temperatures to learn how to respond to ice accidents. “In order to go out and rescue an individual, we ...
12 best kid-friendly destinations
It's a great big world out there, and packing up your little ones for a jaunt-whether it's to a nearby city, neighboring state, or across "the pond"-can be daunting. But when it comes to traveling with kids, all destinations are not created equal. We've covered our share of hot travel ...
What to do when you have to call in sick
The U.S. Center For Disease Control reports heavy flu activity around the country, with 29 pediatric deaths attributed to what doctors are calling a"severe" flu season. For workers who begin experiencing flu symptoms, the CDC advises staying home and not contaminating their colleagues. That seems like sound advice, but way too ...
Stories for Saturday, January 26
Cleric at center of abuse scandal dead
Police said the Franciscan brother accused of sexually abusing several former Bishop McCort High School students in the ‘90s is dead. Blair Township police told 6 News Brother Stephen Baker who lived at a monastery near Hollidaysburg died Saturday morning. They said they were called at 7:35 Saturday morning ...
Freebie Corner: Vote heads or tails to win a free pizza at Papa Johns
This week you can try to get yourself a free large one topping pizza! The winners will be those who guess the coin toss at the Superbowl correctly. I voted, then I had my husband go online and vote too. No matter which way the coin toss goes, I'll be ...
Stories for Friday, January 25
Animal abuse laws under review after dogs left behind
A Centre County family was left homeless after a fire tore through their mobile home last week. The family is now staying elsewhere, but they left six dogs behind living outside in the cold. Officials from across the state visited the Patton Township property on Thursday. They say that the ...
What is mortgage forgiveness?
The current housing market is full of foreclosed homes and properties that have plummeted in value. In fact, it has been reported that the real estate market has a negative equity gap of about $3.7 trillion, with millions of homeowners underwater on their mortgage loans. The good news is that ...
FDA OKs first OTC remedy for overactive bladder
The FDA has approved Oxytrol for Women, the first over-the-counter treatment for overactive bladder in women 18 and older. The condition affects more than 20 million American women, according to Merck, the drug's manufacturer. Oxytrol helps relax the overactive bladder muscle that leads to symptoms such as the sudden need to urinate and leaking ...
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