Rick Raspatello of St. Mary’s (right) and Johnstown Code Supervisor Don Michaels take a break from working the bucket that knocked out portions of the home Chandan Vora most recently lived in, now condemned. Justin Dennis
The bucket arm used to knock out portions of Chandan Vora's old home along Robb Avenue in Kernville mashes down the loose debris. Justin Dennis
A crew had worked a week removing debris prior to the razing. John Niebauer Jr., owner, said “every square inch” of the house was filled with items. Justin Dennis
Chandan Vora's house was condemned by the city last year after a fire accident which caused officials to examine the structure's safety. Justin Dennis
An Earthmovers United worker guides the crane arm at the demolition site of Chandan Vora's old home along Robb Avenue. Justin Dennis
JOHNSTOWN — Workers with Earthmovers Unlimited of Kylertown, Clearfield County, spent Friday tearing down the home once occupied by Chandan Vora in the city’s Kernville section.
A crew had worked a week removing debris prior to the razing. John Niebauer Jr., owner, said “every square inch” of the home at 511 Robb Ave. was filled with items. “I don’t know how she moved in there,” he said. The home was condemned by the city.
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VIDEO | Drill provides glimpse of reality: Responders stage grim demonstration of accident scene
Police, fire and EMS responders from Patton and Carrolltown rushed to Cambria Heights High School Thursday afternoon, responding to a call that detailed a two-vehicle accident with entrapment.
Although it was a drill, designed to be a graphic depiction of what happens when unsafe driving practices lead to a wreck, the message sent to the dozens of students surrounding the scene was clear.
You meet someone, there's chemistry, and then come the introductory questions: What's your name? Come here often? Are you my cousin?
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In Boston manhunt, online detectives flourish
The intensive manhunt for the bombers behind the deadly Boston Marathon attacks didn't take place only on the streets with professional police officers and SWAT teams. In an era of digital interactivity, it also unfolded around the country from laptops and desk chairs filled with regular folks.
States could force Internet retailers to collect sales taxes under a bill that overwhelmingly passed a test vote in the Senate Monday.
VIDEO | Historic theater now only a memory
Dozens of Gallitzin residents young and old gathered on a brisk Saturday morning to watch the historic Victoria Theater along Jackson Street come down.
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