The Windber Area Community Kitchen Feeds “Body and Soul” In Our Community
The Windber Area Community Kitchen hosts a regular community dinner. People can not only get a hot meal, but time to socialize with friends. They also have The Wack Pack Program. This program seeks to provide healthy food for students during non-school times. The kitchen’s main fundraising event is The Red Rose Ball. The event…
Portage Event Brings Together New Mayor and Police Chief With Drug Task Force
Bethany United Methodist Church in Portage is hosting several members of the Cambria County Drug Task Force this Monday night. They will give a presentation on the drug issues in our communities. There will also be a meet and greet with the new Mayor of Portage and the Police Chief. We talked to Police Chief…
PENN DOT ISSUES COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS!
Vehicle Restrictions Tier 3: All Commercial Vehicles w/o Chains or ATD OnboardI-86: I-90 to NY LineI-70: I-79 to NEW STANTON – HUNKER {#57}I-90: OH Line to NY LineI-79: I-80 to End of I-79I-76 PA Turnpike: New Stanton Tier 2: Empties & Loaded Tandem Trailers w/o Chains or ATD OnboardI-80: OH Line to I-99I-79: PA Turnpike…
PENNDOT RESTORES SPEED LIMITS!
PennDOT has lifted the speed limit and right-lane-only commercial vehicle restrictions that were in place on several roadways in the region. Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced yesterday to 45 mph on: Interstate 99 in Bedford and Blair Counties Route 22 4-lane in Blair and Cambria Route 219 4-lane…
TRAVEL ADVISORIES FOR THIS WEEKEND!
Vehicle Restrictions Anticipated, Motorists Urged to Avoid Unnecessary Travel in Coming Weather Event Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of snowy conditions, cold temperatures and high winds expected across most of the state this weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Additionally,…
Experience The Sitting Bulls Sled Hockey Team In A 10-Team Tournament January 8th and 9th
The NESHL Disabled Sled Hockey League will play a 10 Team Tournament at 1st Summit Arena and NCRC Arena in Ebensburg. Johnstown’s own Sitting Bulls will play against teams from DC, New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, and Florida. Sled hockey is hockey designed for people with physical disabilities, it is a full contact sport and follows…
Johnstown Floods and The Steel Industry, A New Book Looks At Our History
Johnstown is known for many things, including floods and the steel industry. In his new book, Saint Francis University professor Pat Farabaugh looks at our area and the effects on the three floods and the demise of steel had and still has on the Laurel Highlands. Mr. Farabaugh and Bo Moore have a fascinating long-form…
Be A Loving Mirror Helps Family Members Of Those Affecting By Addiction
The BALM organization (Be A Loving Mirror) helps families of those affected by addiction. It teaches families how to talk to each other about the topic of addiction, especially when it affects a member of your own family. BALM is also offering support calls during the holiday season. Find out MORE. We talked to Stacey…
PA Firearms Deer Season Info For This Year
Travis Lau, Communications Director, for the Pennsylvania Game Commission talked hunting with Bubba, giving the Laurel Highlands an update and filling us in on changes to this year’s opening of Firearms Deer Season. Travis also addressed the reasons why those changes are happening for PA and dispels some misconceptions.
Cuddles For Kids Continues Its Mission To Help With TWO Holiday Drives.
Cuddles For Kids has launched two separate but equally important drives for the holiday season. The Holiday Toy Drive has drop off locations throughout Western PA and The Warm Up For Winter Event is running as well in conjunction with many area locations. We talked to Robin Hagins, Executive Director of Cuddles For Kids, about…