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Somerset County property transfers listed in Recorder of Deeds office for June 17-21
Here are the property transfers recorded with the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds from June 17-21. Lohr Coal Lands Inc. to Anthony Eberly, Conemaugh Township, $50,000.Brian Edward and Amy Leigh Allen to Casey Thomas Donchez, Jefferson Township, $172,000.Breen Masciotra to Jessica Becker and Jacqueline Bialostozky, Middlecreek Township, $197,000.Timothy and Lauren Pelesky to Mark...
Oakhurst Homes Mold Concerns
Residents of Johnstown’s Oakhurst Homes are reaching out about concerns of potential mold in their apartments. After hearing from several Oakhurst community members that reached out to FOX 8, our News Team followed up with the Johnstown Housing Authority about the situation. Executive Director Michael Alberts says they are aware of the concerns. Alberts gave us a statement saying quote: “We take all reports of hazards in the home very seriously and have dedicated staff to quickly remediate items that need addressed.”
Western Pennsylvania Postal Service to host job fairs throughout July
JOHNSTOWN, PA (WTAJ) — The United States Postal Service is looking to hire motivated and dynamic individuals in our area. The Postal Service in Western Pennsylvania will be hosting job fairs to fill immediate openings for the following positions: Locally there will be a few job fairs available to attend this month. On July 11, […]
Vision Together 2025 Community Meeting
A Vision Together 2025 community meeting brought in leaders and residents in Cambria County Thursday evening, talking about what they want to see for the area’s future. Organizers touched on a lot of community based initiatives, including ways to improve local neighborhoods. They also gave updates on special projects they’re working on.
Jackson Twp. Council Repeals Requirement For Home Inspections Prior To Sale
The Jackson Township Council on Wednesday night voted unanimously to repeal a Township code that requires home sellers to get a full home inspection before completing the sale. The requirement cost residents many thousands of dollars, and sometimes even caused home sales to fall through, hurting residents and prospective residents...
Ebensburg to host ‘movie in the park’
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Ebensburg will be hosting a movie in the park, sponsored by Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center. The movie, Elemental, will be held in Veterans Memorial Park and will begin around 8:45 p.m. on Friday, June 28. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for comfortability. “We get a […]
Vintondale steel bridge closes for repairs, replacement expedited, officials say
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Vintondale Volunteer Fire Department has announced the closure of the steel bridge on River Road in Cambria County following a failed inspection. According to a Facebook post from the fire department, the bridge has a 12 to 14-inch hole that requires repairs. Originally...
Evans City sues Jackson Township over eminent domain action
Evans City initiated legal action to try to stop Jackson Township from taking ownership of 132 acres of borough-owned land in the township and converting it into a public park. The borough filed a land use appeal against the township Monday asking the Common Pleas Court to reverse township zoning...
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