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'He loved Johnstown': Longtime developer George Zamias dies at 92
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 21—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — George D. Zamias' work ethic was already evident as a child, longtime friend John Mavrodis said. The son of immigrants, Zamias weathered the Great Depression working ...
'Johnstown history': Marker to be dedicated for 112 victims of 1902 mine disaster
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 7—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Approximately 120 years ago, 112 miners walked into the Rolling Mill Mine portal on the hillside above Johnstown, but none returned home. An explosion caused by an open ...
Johnstown residents point to impact of King's 'I Have a Dream' speech 60 years ago
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAug. 26—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Two significant anniversaries dealing with race relations — one local, one national — will occur within the coming days. Monday will mark 60 years since the Rev. Martin ...
Downtown Johnstown business pioneer retires after 25 years, sells Celestial Brides & Prom to younger...
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoOct. 18—JOHNSTOWN Pa. — After 25 years of owning and operating Celestial Brides & Prom in downtown Johnstown, Sharon Honkus has sold her women's clothing business to a trusted employee, Angela ...
New Pitt-Johnstown students welcomed with barbecue on campus lawn
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 26—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Kaydince Kenney sat with her friends under a shady tree on the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's campus, enjoying a barbecue held on Thursday to welcome freshmen ...
Official: More high schoolers participating in Penn Highlands' dual enrollment program
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 22—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Kay-Leigh Malzi, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College assistant dean for school partnerships, provided an update on the institution's Accelerated College Education ...
'Perpetual impact': Community commemorates mine disaster with marker, memorial ceremony
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 11—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — They fled Poland, Slovakia and other Eastern European homelands for the promise of a better life in Johnstown through Cambria Iron collieries such as the Rolling Mill ...
Black History Month Remembering Rosedale: Groups, schools spotlight 1923 incident, Johnstown's...
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 4—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — For a long time, the Rosedale incident of 1923 was a scar from Johnstown's past that was not often discussed publicly or in local classrooms. That has changed in recent ...
‘Allows the community to come together.’ Traditional events return to Central PA 4th Fest
State College Centre Daily Times via Yahoo News· 11 months agoAfter several years of a scaled down Central PA 4th Fest, crowds showed up Tuesday for all of the...
PA appeals court upholds reinstatement for State College cop fired for misconduct
State College Centre Daily Times via Yahoo News· 8 months agoA statewide appeals court affirmed Friday the reinstatement of a fired State College police officer,...
