Only those with very close and prolonged contact with the infected person during the week prior to the onset of the illness are at risk for infection. Roommates and close friends of the student have been given medication to minimize the likelihood of infection. A special vaccination clinic will be held all day Thursday in the HUB Alumni Hall. The house on Frankstown Road in Croyle Township is a total loss. Tim Byer owns the house and was in the process of renovating it for rental.
Authorities say the fire began in the living room.
Published reports late last week cite state police Cpl. Chris Grube as saying the four charter buses involved in the fatal crash November 21st were apparently traveling too fast for conditions. The crash killed two people. AREA ROAD A Somerset woman is dead after being hit by a truck while walking along a wet roadway. State Police say Susan Janet Hughes was walking along SR 1015 in Allegheny Township, Somerset County on Saturday night when her fiance stopped and asked her to get into his truck.