News Stories for October 2011
Stories for Monday, October 31
Somerset Family Center almost forced to close
Just two days before the Somerset Family Center was going to move out of its building, a notice came that it would receive funding. Officials just didn't know how much. The center provides education programs for small children. It's an organization that many families depend on to help their kids ...
Program to help those interested in Marcellus industry
The natural gas industry has become a booming industry in Clearfield County. It is not uncommon to drive around and notice license plates from the south. People are traveling from as far as Texas to work in the Marcellus Shale industry. To keep up with the booming industry, Pennsylvania CareerLink is ...
Elderly man killed in house fire
For 35 years McCalmont Township, Jefferson County has not seen a fatal fire. Unfortunately, Sunday night, the streak ended. It was just after 6:30 p.m. when volunteers of the McCalmont Township fire company responded to a blaze in Jefferson County. Officials said neighbors called 911 after seeing a blaze at ...
Police conduct drug sweep at local school
Police officers and drug-sniffing dogs converged on a local high school Monday morning as part of a random drug search. When Greater Johnstown High School students went to school Monday morning, they had no idea that their lockers would be searched by drug-sniffing dogs. The intent of the administration was to ...
Driver seriously injured, oil and antifreeze leak after truck plummets off bridge
Authorities in Jefferson County have confirmed with 6News that the driver of a truck that crashed off of a bridge on Route 119 northbound on Monday was flown to Altoona Trauma with serious injuries. According to firefighters, a commercial truck was driving down the hill toward downtown Punxsutawney around ...
Charges filed in deadly crash
Police charged a Clearfield County man with homicide while driving under the influence in a deadly accident last summer. Clearfield County District Attorney William Shaw said Leonard Dumin of Imler faces more than a half-dozen counts related to the July 1 accident on Route 53 in Irvona Borough. Police said ...
Elk hunt begins in Elk, Clearfield counties
They're some of the region's biggest tourism draws, but this week elk in the northern Alleghenies are in the spotlight People from across the state and country have traveled to Elk and Clearfield counties for the annual elk hunt which kicked off Monday. "This is the tradition big woods country ...
6 News Consumer Alert: Do-it-yourself car checks that could save hundreds of dollars
Winter driving season is nearly here and drivers will soon be taking their cars to the shop. That can be a hassle, but a Blair County garage is offering free, do-it-yourself tips that could save you hundreds of dollars down the road. One of the simplest tricks is checking your ...
Woman injured when car crashes into building
Police said a woman was injured when a car crashed into a Stonycreek Township building. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. Monday at a curve at the bottom of Eisenhower Boulevard. Police said the car crashed into the former Riverside Fire Hall and the driver was transported to Memorial ...
Stories for Sunday, October 30
Police: man set building on fire because he was cold
Police in Cambria County said a man set an abandoned building on fire, then fled the scene. But that man is now in Cambria County Prison. A criminal complaint said 27-year-old Benjamin Taylor intentionally started a fire in Portage, just after midnight Sunday. The reason he gave police for ...
Toddler dies after being struck by truck
The Cambria County coroner's office confirmedthat a toddler, who was hit by a truck Saturday, has died. The coroner's office said 2-year-old Autumn Danchanko, was hit around 5:00 p.m. Saturday. It happened somewhere along Winterset Road, Cambria Township. State police investigators said this is an accident and no charges will ...
1 dead In Jefferson Co. house fire
Police have released the name of a man who died in a house fire over the weekend in Jefferson County. Harry Hibbard, 70, was found dead in the kitchen of a home on Graffus Avenue Extension in McCalmont Township, just outside of Punxsutawney. An emergency call came ...
Redistricting Discussions Continue In Harrisburg
The panel in charge of aligning the state's legislative districts will meet Monday on a plan to redraw the lines for both the Senate and the House. The goal of the plan is keeping equal representation for all areas of Pennsylvania. But, going into Monday's meeting, officials said there's been ...
Woman Taken Into Custody After Stand-Off With Police
Police in Cambria County say a stand-off in Patton ended peacefully Saturday night. 6 News has learned it started early Saturday afternoon, after a woman threatened to hurt herself. Police were called to the scene and said the woman had stolen a gun from a family member. Police tell 6 ...
Man Facing Charges After Assault In State College
A Penn State student is facing charges after police said he tried to hit another man with a tequila bottle. Police told 6 News an officer saw 20-year-old Adam Willms arguing with another man. Police added that as the argument escalated, Willms ran after the man and tried to hit ...
Stories for Saturday, October 29
Winter storm hits west central PA
A winter storm hit west central Pennsylvania in the early morning hours Saturday. Six News reporter Bill Wadell reported the change over from rain to snow in Centre County started around 8 a.m. Road conditions along U.S. route 322 in eastern Centre County were treated by PennDot road crews. This area ...
Stories for Friday, October 28
Stone dedicated to honor veterans
Veterans Memorial Point Park in Brockway now has a new addition. Members of American Legion Post 95 recently added a new memorial stone to the park. The stone is dedicated to veterans who have served in every war in U.S. history. It is called "The Circle of Remembrance." The stone ...
Route 219 Connector Project Remains At Stand Still
Route 219 runs for 535 miles from New York to Virginia. It travels through five different states and passes right through our region. But completion of a local portion of the highway has been halted for many years. On Friday, coordinators got together to talk about where the project stands ...
Local Teacher Accused Of Having Sex With Student
A local teacher has been accused of having sex with one of his students. Joshua Covert, 36, was a teacher in the Meyersdale school district but he resigned earlier this month at a school board meeting, citing personal issues. But on Friday, he was arraigned and is now facing charges ...
Rise In Crime Related to Drilling Rig Workers Seen In Clearfield Co.
It's a trend being reported in communities across the state with lots of Marcellus Shale drilling activity. Police departments are linking an increase in crime to drilling workers and that trend is popping up in our region. Departments around Clearfield are noticing more fights at local bars and hotels and ...
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