News Stories for March 2010
Stories for Wednesday, March 31
Construction Winds Down On Elk County Visitor Center
Construction is winding down on the Elk Country Visitor Center in Elk County.That center is located in the wild elk range around the community of Benezette.For years, visitors have came to Elk County to see the elk herd at several unconnected viewing sites.The new center brings that experience to a ...
Review Board Formed, New Probe Into Former District Attorney's Disappearance
Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks-Miller confirmed with WJAC-TV Wednesday that a review board has been formed to investigate the disappearance of former District Attorney Ray Gricar in 2005.According to investigators, the last confirmed sighting of Gricar was in a parking lot outside a Lewisburg antique shop on April 15, ...
Local Farmers Sorting Through New Equipment Regulations
Starting Thursday morning, thousands of farmers across Pennsylvania expect to be impacted by new motor carrier regulations being implemented.Following a 2007 federal audit, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found multiple motor carrier regulations were incompatible with federal mandates.Federal officials threatened to hold $28 million in annual aid if Pennsylvania refused ...
Unemployment Problems Continue
Following this week's release of the National Compensation Survey in the Johnstown Metropolitan area, the issue of employment surfaced again.Employment agencies and state representatives addressed the ongoing dilema.Job services company Manpower called unemployment compensation a "wolf in sheep's clothing."They said, while they're able to help folks seek out the best-paying ...
Federal Officials Propose Banning Truck, Bus Drivers From Texting While Driving
Federal officials are planning to make it illegal for truck drivers and bus drivers to text while driving.Currently, there is a temporary texting ban for commercial truck and bus drivers, but the Transportation Department wants to make it permanent.The government has set up a Web site where people can learn ...
Salvation Army Scholarship Lacks Applicants
The Salvation Army in Johnstown is looking for high school graduates and non-traditional college hopefuls for their Harvey Katherine Supowitz Scholarship.Last year, they had 15 applicants, and this year, only one person was interested.There's no essay required, just a financial need for the money. They want everyone from single moms ...
Proposed Text Ban For Truck Drivers
Many drivers are guilty of texting while driving their cars. It's even a problem with some tractor trailers drivers. Now the U.S. Department of Transportation is working to put a stop to it.U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood wants to put a ban texting and driving behind the wheel of a ...
Plans For New Gas Station Moving Forward
A new gas station is given the greenlight in Johnstown.Giant Eagle plans to open a GetGo on Goucher Street.At a meeting last night, the Upper Yoder Township Zoning board approved the plans.The plans still need to be approved by other township officials and PennDOT.
Fire Breaks Out In Johnstown Home
One person escaped injury after a fire Wednesday in the Moxham section of Johnstown.Crews rushed to the scene this afternoon on Bond Street, and it wasn't long before the flames were put out.Bond Street in that area was closed for a short time.There's no word yet on what caused the ...
State Police Search For Girls Who Spray Painted Homes, Electric Meters
State police are searching for juveniles who they said spray painted homes and electric meters in Centre County.Police said witnesses saw girls using black spray paint along the 300 block of Fourth Street in Philipsburg. They are also looking for the person who spray painted a home on the 300 ...
Escaped Prisoner In Cambria Co. Court For Preliminary Hearing
Police in Cambria County are keeping a tight leash on a burglary suspect who escaped from custody last week.Dwight Bumford, 21, of Westmont, allegedly used a stolen handcuff key to make his escape as he awaited arraignment in Johnstown. Authorities said Bumford then stole a van and fled. State police ...
Police Say They Shot Man After He Pointed Gun At Them
Officials said police officers tried to negotiate with a man during a standoff Tuesday night, but he pointed a gun at them so they shot and killed him.Chester Guyton, 67, died as a result of the shooting on Yellow Creek Drive in Hopewell Township, Bedford County.At a press conference Wednesday, ...
Stories for Tuesday, March 30
Bedford County Man Fatally Shot In Police Standoff
State Police in Bedford confirm with WJAC-TV News that 67-year-old Chester Guyton was fatally injured in a three-hour standoff with troopers Tuesday.In a released statement, authorities say troopers were called out to Guyton’s home on Yellow Creek Drive in Hopewell Township with reports of a man in emotional distress just ...
Jefferson County Teacher Faces Charges
A teacher in Jefferson County is facing charges after she had an inappropriate relationship with a student, police said.Police said Karin Hetrick was arrested last week at her home in Summerville.Hetrick was a math teacher and softball coach at Brookville High School.Parents said she was popular with students and her ...
Efforts To Fundraise For Historic Bridge Hit Milestone
A two-year effort to raise funds for the restoration of Johnstown's historic Stone Bridge has now topped the $1 million mark.The group that's been raising the money set a goal of $1.2 million two years ago.The planned makeover of the 123-year-old bridge will involve improvements to its facade and new ...
Portion Of Damaged Building Collapses
Last year, a fire in Johnstown damaged a building that held some items from a local auctioneer.On Tuesday, another part of the building came crashing down.Emergency crews got the call around noon and rushed to Somerset Street.When they arrived they found the roof caved in.The owner of the building was ...
11-Year-Old Baseball Player Raising Money For Hospitalized Children
At age 11, Elliot Mast loves baseball. When he plays the game, he suits up as pitcher, catcher and first baseman -- and he never takes even just one inning for granted."Whenever I was born with a club foot they fixed it. And I want to play baseball and donate ...
Seminar Can Help Turn Homegrown Food Into Businesses
While many people in the Alleghenies enjoy cooking, baking and growing their own vegetables, a local organization wants to help people turn those hobbies into a business.Many people have been trying to make extra money selling homegrown produce or baked goods since the downturn of the economy started.In response, the ...
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