http://www.tribune-democrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_085084956.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_085084956.html Jackson, the 11,000-pound bull elephant being housed at the International Conservation Center in Somerset County, went outside for the first time Tuesday.“If an elephant of his size and demeanor can be excited, then I would say Jackson was excited,” said Tracy Gray, public relations manager for the center. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:33:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_217233101.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_217233101.html Despite pleas from a crowd of about 100, a majority of Central Cambria school board members stood firm in their earlier vote to abandon the middle school concept and send seventh- and eighth-graders to the high school.After listening to more than a dozen teachers and parents who want to keep grades 6, 7 and 8 together, the board voted for a third time on the controversy – and the results were the same. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:19:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_215231151.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_215231151.html Inside a nondescript brick building on a section of Johnstown’s Iron Street that doesn’t even appear on many maps, crews have spent years painstakingly restoring a relic of the city’s industrial heritage.Their work is about to pay off. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:24:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_214224815.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_214224815.html The Boswell Volunteer Fire Department held the event at the fireman’s Grove during the 100th anniversary of Somerset County. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_213095844.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_213095844.html A Patton woman found guilty of killing two Mahaffey pedestrians on her way home from heroin treatment was sentenced to a minimum 10 years, eight months to a maximum of 34 years at the state prison for women in Muncy, Lycoming County.Bobbi Jo Morgan, 23, remained motionless in her Clearfield County Jail orange jumpsuit, staring at the courtroom floor as Judge Paul Cherry imposed his sentence. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:31:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_212233143.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_212233143.html Reconstruction of the Johnstown airport’s main runway is complete, but leaders are pushing other improvements to prepare for larger aircraft. Major work ended last month on a $14.5-million project that replaced the old base and asphalt with reinforced concrete engineered to bear heavier loads. In September, construction crews will return to build an aircraft turnaround at the main runway’s south end, airport Manager Scott Voelker said. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:23:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_211232443.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_211232443.html Come aboard the cruise ship of fun.For 101 mentally challenged campers, attending Camp PARC at Laurel Hill State Park has been like taking a trip around the world – without leaving the country. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:12:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_210231315.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_210231315.html With an engineering study now complete, parishioners soon will have a chance to give their opinions on the planned merger of five Johnstown churches.But even as that announcement was made Monday, a new controversy illustrated how sensitive and emotional the Cambria City consolidation will be. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:59:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_209233141.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_209233141.html Although it may have been the last St. Rochus Catholic Church Summer Seafood Festival, Sunday’s event was not a time for laments. “It’s all about having fun,” church member Gary Vitko said at the barbecue booth. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:26:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_208232828.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_208232828.html Dennis Hall spent more than three perilous days trapped in the murky depths of Quecreek Mine in July 2002.Trapped by rising floodwaters with eight other miners, Hall wasn’t sure if he would survive. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:56:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_207235835.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_207235835.html Fire destroyed a vacant hotel in Hooversville early Friday, forcing a man and child to flee a neighboring apartment building. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:29:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_206231957.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_206231957.html Rachael Cameron (left), 2, and Rylie Dietz, 5, play in the sand during Vacation Bible School on Thursday at First Lutheran Church, 415 Vine St. in Johnstown. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:26:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_205222836.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_205222836.html The historic Trinity United Methodist Church in Johnstown’s Kernville section was vandalized this week when a fire extinguisher was sprayed throughout the structure.The sanctuary and several rooms in the three-story structure, including a prayer room and a Sunday school room, were damaged, church officials said. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_204230147.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_204230147.html Four-year-old Brent Zierer of Johnstown is just like other little boys his age.He likes to play with his toys and run around outside with his brothers, Andrew, 7, and Marcus, 3.But Brent has to be extremely cautious every day because, at age 2, he was diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:20:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_204002114.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_204002114.html Another high-profile Conemaugh Health System executive is moving to Windber Medical Center’s “Healing Hillside.”Dr. Matthew Masiello has resigned as Conemaugh’s vice president for the Office of Community Health to become chief wellness officer and director of community health initiatives at Windber Research Institute.