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Somerset Co. food bank goes mobile, bringing produce to people
Coming to a town near you is a slogan you would not expect to hear for a food bank, but a Somerset County organization is taking it mobile. Somerset County Mobile Food Bank is bringing free groceries to you. The reasons for those participating are endless. Some told 6News it's ...
DOC taking bids, considers privatizing prison system’s mental health services
Could a section of state correctional institutions become private? That's the debate among the Department of Corrections right now. Several people called 6 News and questioned whether prisons in our area could be privatized. The DOC said the system as a whole won't be -- but it is taking bids ...
Bishop McCort turns to church service and prayer to recover after tough year
The Bishop McCort community came together Monday night at St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church in Johnstown. The mass was in support of the recent school year and abuse allegations that surfaced at the beginning of this year. Students at Bishop McCort said healing comes with prayer. For seniors, Cody Bach ...
Two fires break out within a hour in Bedford Co.
Two fires in Bedford County were burning just an hour apart from each other Saturday night. Crews were first called to a house on East John Street just before midnight. Dispatch told 6News that the house was a complete loss. The family was home at the time, but luckily, no ...
One man charged in Johnstown stabbing
One person was charged in a Johnstown stabbing from Saturday. Police said Anthony Edwards is accused of stabbing another man at building two of Solomon Homes around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The victim was stabbed in the stomach and taken to the hospital. Edwards is expected to be arrested soon.
Two women seriously hurt after crashing ATV in Centre Co.
Two people were seriously hurt in an ATV accident in Centre County just after midnight Sunday. Police said two women, both 20, were on that quad on a private road in Walker Township. Police said the driver lost control and struck a tree. Both she and the passenger were thrown ...
Teenager, 15, dies after crash at Bedford Co. race track
An accident at a Bedford County race track turned tragic Saturday night. Police said a teenager, 15, died after an accident at the Bedford County Dirt Drags on Route 867 in New Enterprise. Police said he lost control of his quad in a race, and while trying to regain control, ...
DUI Task Force reacts to NTSB recommendation to lower BAC level
"The United States is used to leading when it comes to safety and transportation. In this area we are woefully behind," a spokeswoman with National Transportation Safety Board said. An NTSB study showed that more than 100 countries have already adopted the tougher standard, and they said fewer people are ...
1 charged in Hornerstown shooting, other suspects expected to be charged
One man has been charged in connection with a shooting last week in Johnstown, and three more suspects are expected to be charged. Anthony Sanders, of Johnstown, was picked up from the hospital and arraigned on Monday. Sanders was dressed in a hospital gown and shuffling with a walker as ...
Man arrested after leading police on pursuit in Centre Co.
A Bellefonte man is in jail after allegedly leading police on a pursuit in Centre County. Police said Richard Swope was driving the car on Gorton Road with another woman. When police tried to stop him, they said he kept going onto Route 144 then Pepper Lane in Snow Shoe ...
Police seeking suspect in Somerset Co. car theft
State police in Somerset are asking for the public's help in trying to find Ralph Carter, Jr. Police said he took a Mitsubishi Lancer off of Tri-Star Motors' lot Saturday. Police said he drove off the lot while a salesman was pounding on the car to stop. Carter is from ...
Added security going away at Central Cambria, parents push for it to stay
It was a smooth weekend for Central Cambria School District. The school braced with extra security in school and at prom after a threat was found written on a bathroom wall. The school's added security will be over by Tuesday afternoon, but concerned parents are calling for it to stay. ...
Police: Clearfield Co. business broken into overnight Sunday
A Clearfield County business was broken into overnight Sunday. Police said The Remedy on Hanna Street in Houtzdale had the back door busted. State police said cash was taken from inside. The steel door and frame have to be replaced, but it's not the only business in our area to ...
Three sent to hospital after rollover in Roaring Spring
A bad rollover accident in Blair County Sunday evening sent three people to the hospital. Police said the driver came around a curve too fast on Main Street in Roaring Spring and flipped his truck. Three people were inside and all were hurt, but police were not sure of their ...
Coroner: 3 young Kittanning men killed in Indiana Co. crash
A tragic accident in Indiana County early Sunday morning claimed the lives of three young Kittanning men. The coroner's office said Sean Titus, Zane McMillen and Cody Douglas were killed when their truck crashed into a pond on McMillen Road. The truck was driven by Titus and overturned in the ...
Man facing rape and kidnapping charges following Amber Alert
An Amber Alert that was sent out Saturday night involving a Fayette County boy, 6, has been canceled. THe boy, 6, is safe tonight, but the man accused of taking him is facing rape and kidnapping charges. The victim's whereabouts were first unknown at around 3 p.m. Saturday. The boy ...
Johnstown City Council reacts to 18 candidates vying for vacant seat
The vacant position on the Johnstown City Council will be decided by a judge. Twelve of 18 candidates are expected to meet that panel of judges next week. The position was left open after former councilwoman Ann Wilson passed away. After council could not agree on a replacement after 45 ...
PennDOT spending $100K on temporary emergency vehicle bridge on Wilmore Rd.
A big relief for neighbors on Wilmore Road in Cambria County. A bridge that's slated for temporary closure because of construction will not be impacting emergency response times as once thought. Until Tuesday's meeting, no one knew that a temporary bridge would be in place for emergency responders. Without it, ...
DA: 3 drug rings busted for bringing crack, heroin into Cambria Co.
Three major drug rings were busted in Cambria County over the past month. District Attorney, Kelly Callihan, announced Tuesday that with assistance from the Drug Task Force, Attorney General, FBI and area police departments, six are now facing felony charges. One is still expected to be charged. The three drug ...
Police: Suspect arrested after pursuit spans 2 counties
A Huntingdon County man was arrested after a police pursuit that spanned two counties Sunday afternoon. State police told 6 News that it started in Blair County and came to an end in Huntingdon County. State police arrested Leonard Ellis, of Mount Union, is currently in the jail on $100,000 ...
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