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Fireworks return to Johnstown Galleria
After a years-long hiatus, a fireworks show is set to return to the Johnstown Galleria tonight. The show is scheduled to get underway at dusk. Officials at the Galleria ask guests to arrive early to get a parking spot and grab a snack from the food court. The show is...
60-year-old plans rediscovered, reconsidered for The Ridge in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Westmont Hilltop Recreation Commission has taken interest in long-abandoned development plans for The Ridge. During a meeting on Monday, copies of the 61-year-old plans for The Ridge, which is located at 3984 Menoher Blvd, were laid out before members of the commission, according to our media partners at The Tribune-Democract. […]
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 18 Leigey Wins 300th Game as Curwensville Softball Coach, Ends Career with 306 Victories, 6 PIAA Playoff Appearances, 3 D9 Titles, 2 PIAA Crowns
CURWENSVILLE, Pa. – It didn’t take long for Allen Leigey to establish himself as one of the top softball coaches in District 9 history. Leigey took over the Curwensville program in 2002 and within five years had led the Lady Tide to the state champion (2007). Curwensville repeated...
Local veteran honored at baseball game with players wearing uniforms representing Iwo Jima
Cambria County, PA — Sergeant Michael Strank being honored by family at a Johnstown Mill Rats game, in Cambria county, on the 4th of July. The Mill Rats wore a special uniform set that features the iconic photo of Strank and other marines raising the American flag in Iwo Jima.
Democratic candidates criticize school choice amid budget stalemate
(The Center Square) — To fix education funding, Democrats want to see the state government take on a bigger proportion of school funding. “The state budget is now almost a week late. We expect some critical decisions will be made over this weekend that we hope complete the budget,” said Marc Stier, executive director of the Pennsylvania Policy Center, during an online press conference with two Democratic state senate candidates. “The most critical decision will be about how we fund our schools.” ...
DCC’s Kulbatsky named PA HS Softball Coaches Association 1A Pitcher of the Year; 32 Named All-State
Led by Class 1A Picher of the Year, Rylee Kulbatsky of DuBois Central Catholic, 32 District 9 and District 10 players were named All-State in softball by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association on Friday, July 5. Fourteen of those players were first-team selections. Class 2A and Class 4A...
Indicators 2024: Study explores opportunities for inclusive education
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute, this week said The Institute has researched opportunities for inclusive education in Northeast Pennsylvania. According to Avery-Stoss, the organization’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force guided this research. She explained that correlations exist between education and key life outcomes,...
Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
(The Center Square) — Political advertising in Pennsylvania for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $360 million, the highest level in the nation. Overall spending, including down-ballot races, is projected to be $800 million, the 3rd-highest in the nation. This is according to The Political Projections Report, which was released on Monday by advertisement tracking company AdImpact. ...
Fireworks set for July 6 in Indian Lake
Local holiday events for today are: A fireworks display is scheduled to start around 9 p.m. July 6 in Indian Lake Borough. This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Fireworks set for July 6 in Indian Lake
Late surge, Hipwell's homer not enough for Spikes vs. W'port
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – After a seven-run fourth inning gave the Williamsport Crosscutters a big lead, the State College Spikes fought back to bring the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning before falling, 8-6, on Friday night at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Trailing 8-2...
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