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Flash flood warning affecting Bedford County Thursday evening
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:59 p.m. in effect until 6 p.m. for Bedford County. "At 3:59 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," states the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Annual Ethnic Festival brings community together
For almost 30 years, the Cambria City Ethnic Festival has been bringing people together in the Johnstown area. Organizers, including Father Timothy Ferris from Saint Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, said annual events like this are community builders and help tie us together. They said this is reinforced by free...
Presidential campaigns work to reach both rural and urban voters ahead of Pennsylvania campaign stops
Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, will stop along the campaign trail in Johnstown on Friday to speak to voters, and on Monday, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will be campaigning in Pittsburgh. As the candidates work to reach rural and urban voters, representatives of both campaigns talked to Pittsburgh’s...
72nd annual Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee kicks off Sept. 4 in New Centerville
NEW CENTERVILLE ― The Somerset County community is gearing up for the 72nd annual Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee, Sept. 4-8. Sponsored by the New Centerville and Rural Volunteer Fire Co., the event benefits the fire company. ...
5 things to do this week!
5 Things to Do This Week in the Johnstown, Altoona, and Laurel Highlands Area. Looking for some fun and excitement in the Johnstown, Altoona, and Laurel Highlands area this week? Whether you're in the mood for cultural experiences, outdoor fun, or a family movie night, there's something for everyone. Check out these five must-do events:
Brown: ‘United We Stand,’ Bravery more common than we imagined
On September 11, when Former President George W. Bush was addressing our nation from the memorial grounds in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Melissa O’Connor, my husband, and I were launching the 2021 season of Narberth Athletic Association’s NFL flag football. At the Welsh Valley Middle School fields, nearly 385 players,...
Residents to vote whether Callimont Borough, Larimer Township should merge
SALISBURY ― It will be up to residents in Callimont Borough and Larimer Township to decide whether to merge after Somerset County Commissioners and the county Election Board approved Tuesday adding a question to the next election ballot. A referendum on the November ballot will ask the residents if Callimont should be merged...
Hopewell School Board hires new members to staff and accepts several resignations
(Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio, Published on August 30, 2024 at 10:01 A.M.) The Hopewell School Board recently hired new staff members as well as accepting several resignations. Nancy Daltorio was named the high school’s English Language Arts chairman, Laura Newton was hired to teach English Language Arts at the high school, Jenna Adams will teach halftime cyber school and half-time special education, and Madeline Richardson will teach special education at Hopewell Elementary School. Karen Talik and Beverly Reed were hired as paraprofessionals for the high school as well. Some staff changes were made with bus and van drivers, including a few resignations.
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