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BUILDINGS ON WEST MAHONING STREET CONTINUES
The demolition of buildings on West Mahoning Street continues to make way for the new IUP Academy of Culinary Arts. Today’s Punxsutawney Spirit reports, that the project, managed by the Department of General Services, is expected to be completed by March 2025. The Spirit adds Punxsutawney Borough Manager Dr. William Spencer also discussed a downtown streetscape project, which will occur in three phases. Phase one will focus on installing lampposts, possibly with solar power and embossed groundhog designs. Future phases will involve sidewalk improvements, utility line work, and other enhancements.
INDIANA COUNTY FAIR WRAPS UP TODAY
The Indiana County Fair enters its final day today and attendees can expect a lot of noise from the grandstand this afternoon and evening. Admission is $10 from 10 AM till the end of the day today, and on the schedule are two main events for the grandstands. The first is the Demolition Derby at noon, and the final event will be the Stock Semi, Tri-axle dump and open gas, open diesel and 4×4 truck pulls at 7:00 PM.
INDIANA COUNTY FAIR ENTERS FINAL DAYS
The Indiana County Fair is expected to be busy once again as it heads into its final two days. The horse show will run (from 8 AM) to 3 PM today and at 3:00, the 4-H trophy presentations will take place. C&L Carnival rides will open at 4:00 and the Jr. Livestock sale will start at 5:00 in the swine arena. Tonight’s main event will be the Limited Pro Stock Tractors and Smoker Series Tractors and Big Rig Semi’s pulls at 7:00.
Portage Ambulance Association announces board of directors positions
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Portage Area Ambulance Association announced it is looking to fill open positions on their board of directors. All three of the positions are open on the association’s board of directors. Two are available to residents of Portage Borough, Portage Township, Cassandra Borough, Wilmore Borough and Summerhill Township. However, the […]
Update: Flash flood warning for Cambria County Thursday evening
On Thursday at 5:13 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 7 p.m. for Cambria County. "At 5:13 p.m., local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing flooding in Johnstown and vicinity. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring," says the weather service. "Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses."
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:
Public meetings for projects set for Blair, Cambria County
(WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that they’ll be hosting public meetings for residents to attend to see upcoming projects in Blair and Cambria County. Blair County meeting: Here’s when and where In Blair County, PennDOT is developing plans for a project on Route 3009 (Valley Forge Road) over Blair Gap Run […]
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