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Cambria Co. commissioners disagree on need for full-time finance director
The two Republican Cambria County commissioners are at odds with their minority colleague and the county controller over the county's need for a full-time finance director.
Jury selection scheduled for 3 high-profile Centre Co. cases
Jury selection is set for June 4 for three separate Centre County trials including cases involving rape, an aggravated assault and a vehicular homicide.
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Cambria Co. commissioners disagree on need for full-time finance director
The two Republican Cambria County commissioners are at odds with their minority colleague and the county controller over the county's need for a full-time finance director.
Former Johnstown Chiefs player named new hockey team's head coach
Former Johnstown Chiefs player Jason Spence will coach a new hometown hockey team at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena.
Swimming beach closed at Kooser State Park in Somerset Co.
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has closed the swimming beach at Kooser State Park in Somerset County because of low water levels and algae growth.
Punxsutawney teen charged with homicide while DUI for triple-fatal crash
A 19-year-old western Pennsylvania man who survived a high-speed crash in November has been charged with drunken driving, vehicular homicide and other crimes in the deaths of three friends in his vehicle.
Autistic boy found nearly three hours after he wandered away from home
Police are crediting local police and the overwhelming support from neighbors and local business owners for helping to search for a missing autistic boy Tuesday morning.
Moshannon Valley Correctional Center will stay open, expanding and adding jobs
After months of speculation about the Moshannon Valley Correctional Center closing its doors, the Clearfield County commissioners announced on Tuesday that it will stay open.
Power Plant construction employs hundreds of local union members
Work is underway to upgrade the Homer City Power Plant. It's been labeled as one of the dirtiest in the country, but new scrubbers are being added to the chimneys to cut down on air pollution.
Johnstown Generals sponsors left with empty promises
The Johnstown Generals have vowed to march on but the indoor football team is losing support in the community.
Search for missing Johnstown man enters second week
This Friday will mark two weeks since 82-year-old Daniel Voytko went missing. Authorities have been busy searching from the sky and on the ground, but so far there's been no trace of him.
Upgrades at Homer City Power Plant underway
The decision to upgrade the Homer City Power Plant came down in early April. The plant was under harsh criticism by environmental groups for the quality of the air that's emitted.
Johnstown man helps Haiti recover after earthquake
A Johnstown native isn't keeping his ambition within city limits. He's taking his need and trade to better a third world country following a devastating earthquake.
Cruisin' For Courtney Fundraiser turns huge support
The nice weather brought hundreds of people out for the Cruisin For Courtney Fundraiser on Sunday. Before doors even opened, organizers said people were lining up to donate to the cause.
Speed Traps: Where police are hiding
Police departments in Cambria and Centre counties wrote 6081 speeding tickets last year. Officers in both counties tell 6News they work hard to crack down on speeders on their own, but get some help from PennDOT.
State police seize more than $1 million worth of heroin during traffic stop; baby in vehicle at time of bust
Pennsylvania state police seized more than $1 million worth of heroin during a traffic stop Monday on Interstate 99 in Blair County.
Search continues for missing elderly Johnstown man
Crews are continuing their search for an elderly Johnstown man who has been missing for a week and a half.
Judge refuses to delay Sandusky's trial; Pretrial hearing set for May 30
A judge has denied a request from former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky to delay the June 5 start of his child sex-abuse trial.
Pa. House panel endorses state budget plan
A key legislative committee has endorsed a Senate-approved $27.7 billion state budget plan after a debate that split the panel along party lines.
Indiana Co. woman leaves $860,000 to local animal care groups
A retire bank teller and secretary who later groomed dogs before she died nearly two years ago has left more than $860,000 to be split between two western Pennsylvania animal care groups.
Somerset Co. teens get lost while kayaking
A trio of kayakers packed up their gear, got a ride from their parents and hit the water around 6 p.
22nd annual Showcase for Commerce kicks off this week
Organizers are busy gearing up for the 22nd annual Showcase for Commerce. The two-day event is a chance for local businesses to connect with defense contractors from around the nation.
River Sojourn Under Way In Clearfield County
The West Branch of the Susquehanna River was named "Best Adventure Destination for 2012" by the National Geographic.
Special Needs Kids Have Their Own Prom
This past weekend was prom weekend for several schools in the northern tier. Hundreds of students danced the night away.
Pickup Truck Damages Yard
Police say Elijah David Hollenbaugh was damaging yards by driving a pickup truck through them Saturday.
Woman convicted of killing child in 1997 seeks appeal
A woman serving life in prison in the beating death of a 4-year-old girl a decade and a half ago is asking a judge to restore her appeal rights so she can seek a new trial.
Local libraries switching to new 'Evergreen' technology system
New technology is helping a local library change its system, but it won't be just library officials who will have to adjust.
Hundreds turn out for Cambria Co. sci-fi convention
Science fiction enthusiasts were able to enjoy imagination, fantasy and gaming coming to life at the Sci-Fi Valley Con annual convention, which was held in Cambria County over the weekend.
Driver killed after hitting crane at bridge construction site
State Police in Hollidaysburg say a person was killed Saturday after running through construction barricades at a bridge over the Juniata River.
Johnstown set to remember 1889 flood
It was a trip back in time: 1889 to be exact. The Johnstown Area Heritage Association and National Park Service teamed up Saturday to bring more than 70 people together for this year's anniversary of the 1889 Johnstown flood.
Community rallies around paralyzed boy
11-year-old Jacob “Jake” Clontz, a vent-dependent quadriplegic Johnstown boy, is the focus of Sunday’s fundraiser in Davidsville.
New Penn State Trustee member critical of Governor Tom Corbett
State College, Pa. -- Newly-elected Penn State Trustee, Anthony Lubrano, says Governor Tom Corbett played a major role in the firing of Joe Paterno.
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Police: Eight Amish, Mennonite boys sexually assaulted by Huntingdon County man
According to criminal complaint obtained by 6News, a Huntingdon County man charged last month on accusations of sexually abusing three boys was slapped with new charges this week.
Three aircraft crash in short time span
Three aircraft crashed in central Pennsylvania within hours of each other on Friday afternoon. Two of those were in Blair County, one in Huntingdon County.
Details released in multi-country drug operation
Through controlled drug purchases, video surveillance and wire tapping, it took nearly 2 1/2 years to take down what they're calling a large-scale drug trafficking scheme.
School District raises money for student needing heart transplant
It's often difficult for those needing transplants of any type. The waiting can oftentimes take years.
Dogs Found In Stump Creek Up For Adoption
It's a story you first saw on 6 News: More than a dozen dogs abandoned near Stump Creek, Jefferson County.
Crews trying to rescue injured man in downed glider
Crews in Blair County are trying to rescue a man who crashed while operating a glider Friday afternoon.
Huntingdon Co. man accused of sex abuse facing more charges
A Huntingdon County man accused of sexually abusing three young boys is facing more charges. In April, authorities filed 145 charges of rape, involuntary sexual deviant intercourse, statutory sexual assault, indecent assault and corruption of minors against Larry Myers, 65, Union Township.
Weekend events to give deeper look into 1889 Johnstown flood
This weekend, people will get the chance to learn about a major piece of history that forever changed Johnstown.
1 adult, 9 children injured when Jeep collides with Amish buggy
An adult and nine children suffered minor injuries when a Jeep crashed into an Amish buggy on Friday.
Thieves steal 110 feet of railroad track in Indiana Co.
Police are searching for thieves who stole 110 feet of railroad track in Rayne Township, Indiana County.
Abuse survivors speak out about disturbing trend of child sex crimes
In the wake of the child sex abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky that rocked West-central Pennsylvania, 6News sat down with advocates and abuse survivors to take a closer look at the troubling trend in our region.
Woman pricked by hypodermic needle in shoe on display in Centre County mall
Police are working to figure out how a hypodermic needle ended up in a shoe sold inside the Nittany Mall earlier this month.
Former volunteer firefighter sentenced to 19 1/2 to 40 years in prison for arsons
A former Big Run volunteer firefighter has been sentenced to a minimum of 19 1/2 years in prison. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports that Jefferson County judge John H.
Teens get lost in woods while hiking, found safely by search and rescue team
A group of six teenagers who recently finished their first year in college decided to go on a hike late Wednesday afternoon.
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The Second Mile considering option to release programs.
State College, Pa. -- The embattled organization founded by Jerry Sandusky, The Second Mile, has struggled in recent months to survive.
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WWII Veterans organizing Okinawa Reunion
Johnstown, Pa. -- Communities across the area will honor veterans Memorial Day Weekend, but in Johnstown there will be a smaller, more personal reunion.
3 families' homes destroyed in Altoona fire
Three families' homes were destroyed and several pets died in a fire Wednesday afternoon in Altoona.
Comcast to start charging heavy downloaders extra
Comcast, the country's largest Internet service provider, is going to start charging extra when customers go over a certain monthly data limit.
Unvaccinated kids booted from Pa. classrooms
Get stuck or get out. That's what Pennsylvania school districts told students and their parents this year as they approached a deadline to comply with new state vaccination requirements.
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