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Two Cambria County bridges dedicated to fallen heroes
CAMBRIA COUNTY (WTAJ)– Two bridges in Cambria County now have new names to honor the lives of two servicemen who gave their lives for their country. On Thursday the bridge carrying Route 403 over the Conemaugh River between Johnstown and West Taylor Township was renamed the Captain Raymond W. Callahan Jr. Memorial Bridge. The ceremony […]
More police needed to combat homeless crime, Rep. Burns calls on Governor
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – State Rep. Frank Burns is calling on Governor Shapiro to open a state police substation in Johnstown, citing concern over high crime related to the homeless population. In an open letter to the governor, Rep. Burns, D-Cambria County, described a pressing need and that the Johnstown law enforcement systems is “seriously […]
Here's the schedule of events for Juneteenth celebrations in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN ― Multiple events are scheduled in downtown Johnstown through June 19 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, which recognizes the official end of slavery in the United States. All the events are held in Central Park, except for a music festival Saturday at Peoples Natural Gas Park. All of...
Baker Mansion opens exhibit dedicated to Underground Railroad & role of local area in it
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — During the Civil War, there was an extensive network of secret routes and safe houses that aided black people, who were fleeing the shackles of slavery in the south for the freedom and security of the north. It is referred to as the Underground...
Philadelphia-based stir-fry and salad eatery to open in Stark County
Honeygrow — a Philadelphia-based fast casual eatery focusing on stir-fries and salads — is opening its first Stark County location later this summer. The restaurant will be located in the plaza at 4537 Everhard Road NW in Jackson Township, next to Biggby Coffee. CEO Justin Rosenberg launched the...
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