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Long-time Salvation Army captains retiring
After 13 years of helping people in Centre County a pair of long-time Salvation Army captains are retiring. This isn't an easy departure for this couple. They actually established the Salvation Army here in Centre County back in 2000. Now health concerns are forcing them to take an early retirement, ...
Lost class ring reunited with owner after more than 50 years
A man stumbled upon a rare find while searching for treasure with a metal detector in State College. It was a missing high school class ring dating back to 1962. The woman who owns this long lost ring, Donna Tressler says it is worth about $600-$1,000. She says the kid ...
PNC charging for checking accounts
Officials from PNC Bank say this is nothing new, they’re one of the last to charge for a checking account and they've made some exceptions to help people through the transition. Their announcement; keep an average of $500 in your check account each month or pay a $7 fee each ...
Students, teachers honored for saving a life
We told you about a group of teachers and students at the State College Area High School who saved the life of a paraprofessional back in April. Centre life link held an event to reunite people who have survived cardiac arrest and the people who saved them. Wayne Zweig, the ...
Police, school officials hope to put brakes on texting while driving
Studies show texting while driving is the No. 1 killer of teenagers in our country, surpassing drunken driving. It's not just a problem -- it's an epidemic, according to textinganddrivingsafety.com, a website dedicated to putting the brakes on the dangerous behavior. More than 1.3 million crashes involved cellphones in 2011, ...
Bellefonte community raising money to save parade
The Logan Fire Company in Bellefonte has been hosting a fireman’s parade, carnival and fireworks display for more than 40 years, but this year they canceled the activities. They hold the carnival to make money and have the parade and fireworks to draw people to the carnival. It costs the ...
Helping a local hero injured while in Afghanistan
A local man who is serving our country as a medic on the front lines in Afghanistan is recovering from a near deadly attack. Adam Hartswick from State College lost his legs on May 14, 2013. He stepped on an IED while rushing to help his injured comrades. Hartswick ...
Car crashes into local business
Three people are recovering after a car crashes through awindow of the State College Salvation Army. The accident happened right before two o’clock Wednesdayafternoon along the 2600 block of East College Avenue. Two people who weresitting inside the office at the time of the crash suffered minor injuries. Alpha fire ...
Stolen snakes total $30,000
We've heard of thieves targeting jewelry or cash but this time they wanted something a little different. Snakes. 13 snakes in all -- taken from a Centre County home on Wednesday night. The owners, the Robinson family say they’re upset. “You work for what you want and we work ...
Bed bugs found in Penn State dorms
Bed bugs weren't invited to a science camp at Penn State -- but they showed up anyway. The pests invaded a dorm in the East Hall complex on the University Park campus. Parents reached out to 6 News telling us their kids were staying in dorm rooms infested with ...
Experts warning officials to deny zoning change
Senior planning experts in Centre County are warning officials in College Township to deny a proposed zoning change in their area. The 32 acres that housed the Hilltop Mobile Home Park has been a hot issue for several months. The owners Kenneth and Sharon Mayes want to sell their land ...
Officials host school safety seminar
In the wake of several deadly mass shootings, some top notch officials from the state police and homeland security teamed up to train local school officials and emergency responders on Tuesday. The first three minutes are crucial in the event of a mass shooting, according to Frank Noonan, the commissioner ...
Penn State community mourns loss of recent alum
The Penn State community is mourning the loss of a recent graduate. Kyle Chase Johnson, a former Lion Ambassador passed away while running in the Pittsburgh half marathon Sunday afternoon. Friends describe Kyle as a leader, a role model and someone with a big heart. They were devastated to hear ...
Body found in State College hotel
Police are questioning people after a person was found dead inside of a State College hotel. The investigation is underway at the Ramada Inn on South Atherton Street. Detectives said a body was found inside the hotel Friday morning and had been there all morning. The cause of death was ...
Local moms making millions from home
A trend is sweeping the nation in the business world. Mothers are choosing to stay at home with their kids while they're running a business from home. The U.S. Department of Commerce says women-owned businesses contribute significantly to the U.S. economy, earning revenues of about $1.2 trillion in the last ...
Court docs show siblings, son, ex-husband all helped police gather leads in Altoona woman's 1999 disappearance
The last time anyone saw Sherry Leighty alive was Oct. 1, 1999. But now, after more than a decade of no new leads, details in the case have been developing daily. The search for information has turned to Internet users. For example, Pennsylvania Crimestoppers is prominently featuring Leighty on its ...
Police cracking down on aggressive driving
Many police officers are out in full force looking for aggressive drivers. It is part of an aggressive driving detail sponsored by PennDot. The goal is to make people aware that their driving is dangerous. This month there are hundreds of officers cracking down. They're looking for drowsy, distracted and ...
Beloved Altoona Curve bat boy honored opening night
A long-time and beloved bat boy for the Altoona curve passed away unexpectedly in February. "Bo" Forney joined the curve family in 2008. He's made a lot of friends along the way, and this Thursday those friends will be celebrating his life during “Bo-opening night.” Bo's parents say the stadium ...
Teachers practice 'lockdown' drill
Students in the Bellefonte Area School District had the day off, but teachers learned a tough lesson on what to do if there is an intruder in the school. This is the first time teachers and staff had this type of training, but it won’t be the last. Alarms were ...
ONLY ON 6: Mother of hit-and-run victim pleads for help
In an exclusive interview with 6 News, the mother of a woman hit and killed along Interstate 99 said she doesn’t think her daughter's death was an accident. Sherry Houtz died Feb. 12th when she was hit by a car or a small truck. Police said the driver took off. ...
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