News Stories for August 2012
Stories for Friday, August 31
Elk County Catholic High school celebrates 50 years
Elk County Catholic High School is celebrating 50 years. The high school is located along Maurus Street in St.Mary's. "My experience at ECC was so important to me, it really shaped who I am as a person," said Franchesca Stubber. Stubber graduated from the high school in 2005. She has ...
New security cameras installed at Treasure Lake
A gated community in Clearfield County is heightening security. Over the last several weeks new security cameras were installed inside Treasure Lake. Treasure Lake marketing manager, Amber Rieg told 6 News that the addition of the security cameras were a worthwhile investment. Already, five people have been arrested for incidents ...
Cambria Co. man accused of raping 9-year-old girl
A Portage man was arrested Thursday night after police said he sexually assaulted and raped a young girl for more than two years. The criminal complaint is disturbing and graphic. Mark Greenawalt is in jail facing five different felony charges including rape, deviate sexual intercourse and sexual assault on the ...
Windber advances funds to keep Paint Township police force from closing down
Windber borough council has agreed to advance funds to neighboring Paint Township to keep its police force up and running, but it comes with strict stipulations. At a meeting Thursday night, Windber council members voted unanimously to provide $90,000 to Paint Township, which was in danger of having to shut ...
Man accused of molesting girl released on unsecured bail
An accused child molester was released on unsecured bail Thursday, shocking his alleged victim's family. Patrick Partsch, of Claysburg, is charged with aggravated indecent assault against an 8-year-old girl. According to the Altoona Mirror, Partsch must report to a probation officer and is forbidden to be in contact with children ...
Coal truck veers off Somerset Co. road, crashes into woods
A coal truck driver was injured when his vehicle veered off the road and crashed in Somerset County on Friday. Police said 77-year-old George Bowman was driving the coal truck on Benny Road in Shade Township around 6 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle. The truck veered off ...
Jerry Sandusky brick removed from State College walkway
Officials in State College have removed a brick engraved with Jerry Sandusky's name from an off-campus walkway because of vandalism concerns. The Centennial Walkway brick was replaced on Thursday, a few days after a student-run blog posted a picture of it. Borough Manager Tom Fountaine tells ...
DA will pursue death penalty for Indiana Co. man in killings of wife, girls
A district attorney says he'll pursue the death penalty against an Indiana County man awaiting trial on charges that he killed his two young daughters and his estranged wife. Indiana County District Attorney Patrick Dougherty said he's "never been involved in a more horrible case" than the prosecution of 41-year-old ...
Stories for Thursday, August 30
Church pastor speaks out after deacon is charged with crimes involving child
The Conemaugh Township community is in shock after a former Somerset County teacher and school board member was arrested and charged with inappropriate conduct with a child. Brian Eppley was also involved in his church and that's where police said the allegations first surfaced. 6 News talked with the pastor of ...
More charges expected against former school teacher, church deacon
The Somerset County district attorney reacted Thursday, a day after a school board member was charged with crimes involving a child. Brian Eppley has resigned from his post in Conemaugh Township since his arrest Wednesday. "Its just an uncomfortable and unfortunate<sp situation for everybody," said Somerset County District Attorney Lisa Lazzari-Strasiser. ...
9/11 commemoration to honor heroes at Flight 93 National Memorial
The Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93 on the 11th anniversary of 9/11 with four days of special programs, culminating in the annual observance on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. According to a news release from the National Park Service, among ...
2 truck drivers taken to hospital after crash on Interstate 80
A portion of Interstate 80 was detoured Thursday morning following a crash near mile-marker 90. Firefighters told 6 News the crash happened around 8:35 a.m. Officials said there was a fender bender further eastbound that was slowing traffic. Firefighters said that one truck began to slow down, when a second truck ...
2 busy highways partially closed due to separate tractor-trailer crashes
Two of the region's busiest highways were partially closed Thursday because of separate tractor-trailer crashes. In Clearfield County, on Interstate 80, traffic was backed up after a crash near exit 90 in Washington Township. Officials said the crash there happened around 8:30 a.m. A truck started to slow down for ...
Local school district helping another school district
Two school districts in Somerset County were once rivals, but are now friends. Student athletes at the Turkeyfoot Area School are getting a helping hand from the Rockwood area, by getting bus rides to games and practice. Last years state funding cuts hurt Turkeyfoot's transportation budget, something neighboring Rockwood ...
Stories for Wednesday, August 29
PSU Students React to Trophy Return
For many of the Penn State Football players who were a member of the team that won a bowl game from 1998 to 2011, the feeling of holding up the trophy is one that they will probably never forget. It was a moment that showed how hard work, dedication and teamwork ...
Police: DuBois teacher admits to having sex with teenager
A DuBois Area School District teacher is in jail after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Police said the relationship happened sometime between 2007-2008. 6 News obtained a copy of the affidavit of probable cause detailing the investigation. According to the affidavit, the mother previously worked with Michael ...
More charges filed against Francis Milliard
It was tight security Wednesday afternoon at the Elk County courthouse. A 1:30 preliminary hearing was scheduled for Francis Milliard. Originally, the hearing was scheduled at the district magistrate's office in Johnsonburg, butit was changed to a location where more security could be added. Milliard was arrested in July after police ...
JARI to hold event to help unemployed get back on their feet
A recent spike in layoffs across the region has one agency looking to help unemployed workers with more. Johnstown Area Regional Industries, or JARI, is having a special event to help the unemployed survive until their next paycheck. JARI is best known for their work helping the local defense industry and ...
Conemaugh Twp. school board member charged with crimes involving child
A Conemaugh Township school board member is facing felony charges. Brian Eppley was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with unlawful restraint and corruption of minors. Police said Eppley serves as a deacon at a local Somerset County church, where they said he met the alleged victim and had the contact ...
Bird strikes on increase, including planes from Altoona and Johnstown
Bird strikes on increase, including planes from Altoona and Johnstown. Airplanes hitting birds is on the increase according to a new Federal Aviation Administration report, including hits to planes from Altoona and Johnstown. Government documents reviewed by 6 News’ Washington bureau showed dozens of flights in or out of Pennsylvania ...
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