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Johnstown to host ‘Squonkapalooza’ festival
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Johnstown is gearing to celebrate Pennsylvania’s favorite cryptid and is ready to turn some frowns upside down! Squonkapalooza, a celebration for the Squonk, is planned for Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The palooza will take place in the Central Park and will offer a “fun-filled” cryptid carnival […]
Organizers prepare for weeklong Juneteenth celebration in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A celebration of Juneteenth is kicking off Thursday evening in Johnstown. Event organizers say this is one of the largest celebrations of Juneteenth in the state. Organizers say most of the events will be taking place around Central Park, except for a concert starting at...
FD: Repairs made, water restored to Gallitzin Borough
UPDATE: All repairs have been made and water was restored, according to the Gallitzin Fire Company. CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Gallitzin Fire Company announced that, due to a water main break, multiple areas of the borough may be without water. The water main break happened early Thursday morning and will affect the following […]
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.
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...
Windber Borough secures $15M for sewer line replacement
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Windber Borough Council voted on Tuesday to pursue $15 million for sewer line replacement as well as seek a $10 million grant. The $15 million was secured to replace 33,000 linear feet of aging sewer lines. The borough said they just needed some help from the state to make […]
Clymer requires new application forms to reserve borough facilities
Clymer Borough Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a new application process for using borough facilities. To reserve borough facilities such as the Sherman Street Park baseball field, pavilion or restrooms; Lee Street Park; the borough council chambers; Tate Park & Veteran’s Memorial; or Sample Run Park, residents will now have to submit an application form identifying who’s making the request, the reason for the request as well as other information regarding how those facilities will be used.
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