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Johnstown Hosting Blacksmithing Conference
If you’re interested in Blacksmithing, Cambria County has the event for you over the next couple of days. Starting Today the 50th Anniversary of the Blacksmithing Conference is taking place at Peoples Natural Gas Park and Central Park in Downtown Johnstown. You’ll be able to see forging demonstrations and...
$2.07 million awarded to food banks, pantries and soup kitchens, SCMFB is one
More than $2.07 million has been awarded to 57 food banks, pantries, shelters and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. “Pennsylvania enjoys an incredible bounty of natural resources and generous communities willing to help feed those in need,” Agriculture Secretary Russell...
Somerset County property transfers listed for May 28-31
Here are the property transfers recorded with the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds fromMay 28-31. Irene Miller, by and through her agent Paul Coughenour, to Debbie Nelson, Somerset Borough, $165,500. Terry Lynch to RFH Development LLC, Boswell Borough, $22,500. Janet Younker to Jeffrey and Denise Petrosky, Paint Township No. 1...
Local organization honors 103-year-old World War II veteran
The Windber Veteran of Foreign Wars held a D-Day event at Arbutus Manor in Richland Township Friday as residents and their family members attended a ceremony with speakers and a blanket for a 103-year-old World War II veteran. A speaker at the event said, “This quilt is meant to bring...
Somerset County environmental education projects receive funding
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is awarding $980,256 in Environmental Education Grants to 56 projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Nearly all of the projects will support people in environmental justice communities, communities composed of Pennsylvanians that are more threatened by climate change, air pollution, and water pollution, according to a press release issued by DEP.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Coach resignation accepted by Somerset County Commissioners
Somerset County Commissioners have accepted the resignation of director Matt Reckner as the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Coach for Somerset County at Startup Alleghenies, effective May 31. Startup Alleghenies helps entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed by providing free coaching and a network of resources. Reckner has more than 12 years of...
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