News Stories for December 2012
Stories for Monday, December 31
Snow brings fun for all ages
It is a winter wonderland, round two of the snow fall. With snow brings hard work, plowing, shoveling, and speed restrictions, but let's not forget the fun a few flakes bring. Parents and children enjoying another think layer of snow.
Emergency Officials Ready for NYE
It is one of the biggest nights to be out, many bringing in the new year and police officials say they are ready! Slick roads and severe winds from the past snow storms are not the only thing drivers need to keep in mind on New Year's Eve. Drunk Driving ...
Blood Donors help make difference in youngster's life
The American Red Cross is partnering with the Cinderella project to help save lives and help those who are less-fortunate. It will be held at the Richland Fire Hall on Saturday, January 5th. Its will start at 9am and end at 3pm. To sign up for the Lifesavors Ball, click ...
Penn State Bowl Ban Being Felt in State College
January 2012--Penn State fans riled up to watch the Nittany Lions take on the Houston Cougars-- a New Year's tradition for many. Luke Barnhart, 9 years old, says, "Usually i sit with these two to watch the game and cheer on the Big 10." But this year Luke and his ...
2013 First Night State College
Forget waiting until midnight to celebrate...State College is having some New Year's Eve fun all day long. It’s called First Night and it’s a family-friendly festival that brings in people from all over Pennsylvania. Donna Neidigh, Bellefonte, says, “I drove half way to Harrisburg to pick up the girls to ...
Police investigate burglary in Saltsburg Borough
An Indiana County man is out nearly $2,000 after police said someone broke into his house. State police are investigating the burglary on the 800 block of Market Street in Saltsburg Borough. Police said someone broke in through a rear door and took a coin collection worth about $2,000. Anyone ...
Cresson Twp. Police ask for help in identifying theft suspect
Cresson Township Police are asking for your help in trying to track down a man who they said was involved in a theft Sunday morning. Police told 6News he was at the Puff ‘N Snuff on Admiral Perry Highway and took about $35 worth of tobacco and supplies. If you ...
Trust fund set up for Altoona teen shot on Wednesday
There’s still no decision as to whether charges will be filed in the shooting death of an Altoona teen, according to the Altoona-Mirror. Police said Jesse McElhinney of Altoona was fatally shot Wednesday by his friend. The paper reports that police may not decide to file charges until later this ...
State police investigate death at Hidden Valley
State Police in Somerset are investigating a death at Hidden Valley. Police released very few details, but said it was a younger person involved. Police do not believe it’s suspicious at this time, but are awaiting autopsy results. No word if that person was from the area or out of ...
Stories for Sunday, December 30
Natural Snow Covers Tussey Mountain for Opening Weekend
Forget cabin fever...these folks are saying bye-bye to the winter blues and hitting the slopes at Tussey Mountain. Its opening weekend here in Centre County and the place is packed. Ashley Thomas, 11 years old, says, "Well we wanted to come out and ski. We started at the bunny ...
Stories for Friday, December 28
Emporium Man Recounts Heroic Rescue
While shoveling his sidewalk along Allegheny Avenue in Emporium, Andrew Zimmer saw smoke coming from a house just a few doors down from his home. "Some of us neighbors got together, when a woman came running out with a little kid screaming, 'there was someone else in there'," Zimmer recalls. ...
Emergency workers: help clear fire hydrants
Now that snow has piled up, emergency workers are asking homeowners to help clear fire hydrants on their property. They said it’s an issue that comes up every winter. “If (firefighters) can't find a hydrant, it's one thing,” said Cambria County Emergency Management Director Ron Springer. “But when it's buried ...
Aftermath of the biggest snowfall of the year
It has been one of the biggest snowfalls all year and we have seen the effects of this system. The blankets of snow have caused highways to be shut down, but people are still hitting the roads. Despite PennDots advice to stay off the roads, many choose to still travel ...
Winterize your car
If you have to drive on the roads this holiday season, take caution! Snow removal crews are ready to plow the roads, but black ice can still form on the streets. Taking precautions before the snowfall hits, can reduce any type of problems before travel. The National Disaster Coalition says ...
Prepare home for snowfall and harsh winter
Snow is covering roofs, as well as the windshields of cars. Plus, more snow is on its way. With snow comes ice storms and in some cases minor damages to homes and health problems. There are many ways to prepare your house and most importantly, your family.All of these ideas ...
Stories for Thursday, December 27
Family, friends speak out after 16-year-old shot dead
Friends and family are opening up about a deadly shooting in Altoona Wednesday night that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy. The details are limited. The victim's own friends and family are unable to say much, but they are speaking out; remembering the life tragically taken from them. "I ...
Fire destroys Emporium apartments
A fire in Cameron County destroyed a home split into four apartments on Thursday morning. An Emporium man is credited with saving the life of a bed-ridden woman, who was inside the building. Police said Andrew Zimmer went into the burning building and was able to reach the woman, who ...
Shooting incident kills Altoona teen
Altoona police are investigating a shooting from Wednesday night that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy. Police said that the shooting took place at 125 East 3rd Avenue. Police said the boy, who was a student at Altoona area school district, was fatally shot but would not release his ...
Winter storm over, weekend snow possible
As people in central Pennsylvania dig out from Wednesday’s winter storm, Severe Weather Team 6 meteorologists are looking at another potential snow storm this weekend. Meteorologist Josh Fosbrink said clouds will begin to arrive with the next weather system on Friday night, bringing snow potentials of several inches on Saturday. ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 26
Power companies call workers off vacation to prepare for winter storm
Heavy snow, wind and a wintry mix are causing some power outages according to Penelec officials. Just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, 68 customers in Clearfield County were experiencing outages. Some may consider this snow as a bit of an extra holiday gift as a chance to spend more time inside ...
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