Politics

Donegal Township residents are still upset with supervisors that laid off the township road crew. Supervisors Jim Bauer and Ed Shingle would not respond to resident inquiries about what plans are in place to replace the road crew especially now that winter is only weeks away. Shingle did state at the end of the meeting to a reporter that the road crew was merely laid off and could be called back into service. Otherwise, no other plans were announced. Related to the layoffs, Ed Marson got into an altercation with Shingle at the layoff meeting when he asked Shingle about a project at his house Shingle agreed to have completed. According to Marson, Shingle tried to exit the conversation aggressively, running into Marson’s wife. Supervisor Chairman Jim Bauer stood up for Shingle stating that it was Marson’s wife that initiated the contact. Former Supervisor Douglas Teagarden requested that the board of supervisors resign immediately. He intimated that supervisors may not be forthcoming on all pertinent information. Bauer stated that the request is a regular occurrence. Supervisors did pass a resolution indicating that residents that are on the local water and sewage service are to register with the township to receive push notifications regarding township emergencies. Supervisors had no answer to a question of what residents were to do should they opt not to receive the push notifications. Supervisors will meet on October 15 for their agenda meeting.

Somerset County, PA — Pennsylvania Turnpike officials say they are looking to construct a 1000-foot-wide gash into the Allegheny Mountain as a part of the Allegheny Mountain Realignment Project. They say this new alignment will improve access and mobility for the region. Turnpike officials say this project is currently...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The city of Johnstown will be hosting the “Rumble Through the Valley” for the second year in a row. The motorcycle event, founded in 2024, is made up of local businesses and leaders looking to bring events to Johnstown. Organizers are in the planning stages for the 2025 rumble event, which […]

SEADS Fall Fest (Johnstown, PA) Details: A local festival at SEADS Garden Center featuring crafts, food, and entertainment. Ebensburg PotatoFest (Ebensburg, PA) Details: A quirky festival celebrating all things potato, including food, vendors, and live entertainment. Harvestfest at DelGrosso’s Park (Tipton, PA) Dates: September 28-29, 2024. Details: A beloved...

The United Way of the Southern Alleghenies now has three new diaper distribution locations in the area, with the first diaper distribution event taking place Tuesday afternoon at Solomon Homes and Oakhurst Homes in Johnstown. Organizers say families were able to pick up a pack of 25 diapers per kid...

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials say the Somerset Lake Dam will soon be undergoing repairs after cracks were reportedly found in the concrete. According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the lake will have to be lowered about 18 inches to make the necessary repairs. State officials...

SOMERSET, Pa. (WTAJ)– The PA Turnpike Commission hosted a public meeting Wednesday night at the Somerset Church of the Brethren to update the community on where the Allegheny Mountain Realignment Project stands. Right now the project is still in the preliminary planning stage and will be until 2028. Then it will enter the final planning […]

The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has released the first foliage map of the season. If you plan on going out to see the changing leaves, experts suggesting doing it sooner than later this season.

On Friday Sept. 20, Mr. Bartels and Dr. Polen’s AP U.S. History students had the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Fort Ligonier. Students left the school at 8 am and returned to the school on time for 8th period. The excursion acted as a review for the material covered in the class as well as being a fun historical field trip.

CAMBRIA COUNTY — A local Eagle Scout’s project provides new features to the Lorain/Stoneycreek hiking trails in Johnstown. Community members celebrated the enhanced hiking trails during a dedication ceremony for Patrick Litzinger of Troop 2025 Wednesday evening. Litzinger recently completed his Eagle Scout project, which included the construction...

The United Way of the Southern Alleghenies brought members of the public together Thursday to discuss an important topic. Thursday was their first-ever Early Childhood and Family Well-Being forum. Early childhood educators, preschool teachers and community leaders gathered at Penn Highlands Community College to talk about how they can support...

If you're a veteran looking to get a flu shot this season, the James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center will be offering drive-thru flu vaccinations this weekend. The drive-thru clinic is Saturday, from 8 a.m. until noon, at its main campus in Altoona, as well as its outpatient clinics in Johnstown, Huntingdon and DuBois.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — One local race is heating up as Amy Bradley takes on incumbent Frank Burns in the battle for the seat as state representative for the 72nd district. Democrat Representative Burns has served Cambria County in the role for the past 16 years and believes that voters remain loyal to his plans, […]