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PETA puts up billboards along PA cheese trail, telling you to go vegan
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has an issue with the dairy industry and June’s National Dairy Month. PETA has started a billboard campaign in Western Pennsylvania, urging people to dairy cheese and consider the vegan cheese option.
Historic eucharistic revival procession unites Johnstown Catholics
The National Eucharistic Revival group is working its way across the country to meet in time for the first National Eucharistic Congress held in 83 years, according to officials. They say four teams from the organization are traveling from different parts of the country towards Indiana, where the Congress takes place.
Central Cambria Elementary School Transition
Administrators in the Central Cambria School District are working to help transition Jackson Elementary students to their new school following last month’s merger decision. Officials announced a new committee of parents and Central Cambria employees at a school board meeting Tonight. They say its goal is to prepare former third through fifth grade Jackson Elementary students for Cambria Elementary.
PA Thunder Rolls at Latrobe Speedway
LATROBE, PA-In the PA Thunder on Dirt Vintage Modified Series, Wally Stock in the No. 1 was the winner in the Modifieds, and Steve Longo in the No. 20 was the winner in the Sportsman Modifieds. Other winners were Braeden Dillinger (14D) again in the K2 Engineering Pro Late Models,...
Area athletes set to continue Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic tradition in 53rd installment
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — The 53rd 1st Summit Bank Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic will be contested at 7 p.m. on Friday night at Greater Johnstown's Trojan Stadium. Sixteen Somerset County athletes will play their final high school football game in what has become a spectacle over the years. New name, same tradition 1st Summit Bank,...
Johnstown church lost in fire looks to rebuild
A Johnstown church is looking to rebuild after its building was lost in a fire last year. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church deacon Jeffrey Wilson said it is not just a hope that they will rebuild. “We know it's already pre-ordained that we will rebuild the church,” Wilson said. He...
WJAC teams up with Red Cross for the 39th annual Donor Day blood drive
The 39th annual WJAC Donor Day blood drive is being held this Thursday alongside the American Red Cross to help people across the country. Officials at the Red Cross say that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. That’s why WJAC is holding Donor Day on Thursday with the goal of collecting 180 units of blood.
Concurrent Technologies Corporation awarded military contracts
JOHNSTOWN ― Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), 100 CTC Drive, an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization, has received funding for different military projects. CTC collaborates with its affiliate, Enterprise Ventures Corp., to leverage research, development, test and evaluate work to provide solutions. It offers the...
Citizens' Ambulance juggles a lot of factors seeking to stay afloat
The factors affecting Citizens’ Ambulance Service as it plans to incorporate its for-profit partner Ambulance Service Management Corporation include a problem reported by ambulance services across Pennsylvania and the country. “You get called out to somebody who is having an issue,” said William B. Simmons, Indiana mayor and CAS...
Where are the latest improvements at Windber Recreation Park?
WINDBER ― Children at Windber Recreation Park’s summer day camp program may not notice the latest improvements made to their camp building, but they, and others, still benefit nonetheless. The Raymond DiBattista Charitable Trust, named after the late Windber resident and Johnstown businessman, has contributed about $300,000 over...
Francisco's Cantina Restaurant in Jackson Twp. offers fresh take on Mexican food
JACKSON TOWNSHIP − Francisco’s Cantina Restaurant is a locally owned gem with a diverse menu. Known for its consistent quality, standout margaritas and nachos and tacos specials, I was eager to share an authentic Mexican experience with some friends. There’s nothing more unappealing than refried beans and overcooked rice slopped on a plate next to an over-sauced entrée, with them all blending together.
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