News Stories for February 2006
Stories for Tuesday, February 28
Johnstown Resident Frustrated With I-99 Project
The I-99 project could cost the state 100 million dollars by the time it's all said and done with. Some local officials and residents feel that money could be better spent elsewhere. Cambria County Commissioner P.J. Stevens says the I-99 project could cost 200 percent more than it was budgeted ...
A State College Man Confesses To Murder
One man is behind bars and State College police are looking for another man after a 24-year-old Penn State student is found dead in a home on Nimitz Avenue. While investigators continue collecting evidence from the house on Nimitz Avenue where the murder took place, neighbors expressed shock over the ...
Hospital Asks Judge To Reconsider
The family of the 10 year old boy was awarded the settlement after their son suffered brain damage because of complications at birth and the slow reaction of the hospital. The boy now has cerebral palsy. Both the hospital and physician, Dr. Roy Pazmino, were both found to be partially ...
Deadly Route 22 Accident
The accident happened along Route 22 near the Blair County and Huntingdon County line. State police say the tractor trailer crashed into the trees and caught fire, killing the driver. It is still unclear how his truck veered off the road, but state police are still investigating. The truck was ...
Latest On Car Into River Investigation
A Johnstown man is recovering after his car plunged 20 feet in to the Stonycreek River. The investigation continues into what caused Brandon Boring to drive his car into the river. So far police have ruled out alcohol but they are calling this an accident. They're just waiting for Brandon ...
Survive On The Streets
At some point today everyone was in a hurry to get to work, school, or run errands. But while youre rushing around your life can change in a second unless you remember some basic rules of driving during your day. How drivers should deal with pedestrians is one of the ...
How Much Taxpayer Money Are Local Congressmen Spending On Themselves?
Each Pennsylvania member of the U.S. House of Representatives represents about the same number of constituents.Each gets about the same amount of taxpayer money to run the office and pay the bills.But, as we discovered, each has a much different idea about how to spend that money.Article I, Section 7, ...
Percent of Allowance Spent
Percent of annual allowance spent in 2004 Rep. Murphy - 80% Rep. Doyle - 82% Rep. Hart - 86% Rep. Murtha - 96% Rep. Peterson - 96% Rep. Shuster - 98%
Office Expenses
Rep. John Peterson - $773/a month - GMC Yukon Rep. Bill Shuster - $739 - Guest chair Rep. John Murtha - $505 - January 2005 catering bill
Electronics Expenses
Rep. John Murtha - $12,540 - TV and videoconferencing equipment Rep. Mike Doyle - $7,312 - TV; $13,518 videoconferencing system Rep. Melissa Hart - $2467 - 42-inch TV
One Person Killed In Tractor-Trailer Accident
Authorities are still investigating a fatal accident which closed down a major highway this morning.One person was killed when the semi-truck he was driving veered off the road and exploded on Route 22 near the Blair-Huntingdon County line.State police said the truck was heading westbound around 8 a.m. when it ...
Family Feud
"Family Feud" was one of the most successful game shows launched in the 1970's. Mark Goodson came up with the idea for "Family Feud" from one of his other hit game shows, "Match Game." The "audience match" round of "Match Game" featured panelist Richard Dawson and a contestant trying to ...
Attorney Involved In Car-Pedestrian Accident
A high-profile defense attorney was involved in a car-pedestrian accident Tuesday.Police said Amelia Boyer was crossing Penn Street when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Blair County attorney Tom Dickey.Dickey, who was visibly shaken, told the Altoona Mirror his vehicle was barely moving.He said Boyer walked in front ...
Cambria County Reacts To Acid Rock Problem
Cambria County Commissioner P.J. Stevens attended a meeting Monday with Governor Ed Rendell's representative.Stevens said he has three main concerns when it comes to acid rock in Cambria County: safety, quality of life and fairness.He said there is no way to compensate for an injury or loss of life from ...
Man Drives Car Over Wall Into River
Emergency crews braved frigid temperatures to rescue a man who drove his car into the Stonycreek River in Johnstown Monday night. Those who witnessed the accident said they had never seen anything like it: a car heading straight for and plunging into the river. "What I saw was a car ...
Stories for Monday, February 27
State College High School Renovation Plans 60% Complete, According To Architect
The State College School Board continues to move forward with renovation plans for the high school despite growing opposition.Monday night, the board got an update from the architect on details of the plan.The plans are now 60 percent finished, according to what the architects told board members. They gave board ...
Governor's Representative Meets With County Officials; New Truck Route Discussed
A meeting Monday was held between the Governor Ed Rendell's representative and officials from Indiana and Cambria Counties.Roughly 35 elected officials and community leaders met behind closed doors at the Pine Township Municipal Building with Allen Kukovich, a former state senator who is now the Governor's Southwestern Pennsylvania Director. One ...
Elk County Car Dealership Closes
Last week they had a job. Today - they're unemployed. That's the plight of 30 workers at Elk Ford-Lincoln-Mercury in Saint Marys. That dealership was forced to close its doors on Friday. The owner says a combination of declining sales and rising interest rates led to the closure. Now CareerLink ...
Altoona City Leaders Take Steps To Make The City More Business-Friendly
Officials from the Planning Commission, Code Enforcement office and Redevelopment Authority plan to join forces with the Blair County Chamber of Commerce to answer questions from concerned business people.A series of three meetings will be held, and the information obtained there will ultimately help the city create a business recruitment ...
The Power Of Faith
Millions of Americans believe that everything that happens in their lives has a reason - a reason born within a power greater than any on earth. The power of faith.The following are the stories of three "true believers" - those who believe faith is stronger than any person and resilient ...
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