Published: February 01, 2009 11:19 pm      

In brief: More snow forecast for region today

A storm whirling in from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to dump snow in the Johnstown area later today, according to AccuWeather.

“We’re going to see about 1 to 3 inches of snow across the area later Monday into Tuesday,” Senior Meteorologist Alan Reppert said. “The storm is coming in from the Gulf Coast and pushing up the East Coast.”

High temperatures will reach the mid-30s with west winds about 5 mph.

Little snow can be expected later in the week.

“There might be some snow on Wednesday and Thursday, but no accumulation,” Reppert said.

The weeks ahead are expected to provide a respite for Cambria and Somerset counties.

“We’re not expecting any major storms in the next few weeks,” Reppert said.

Boswell man facing charges in assault

BOSWELL – A Boswell man faces multiple charges after authorities said he assaulted another man at a business along Main Street.

State police in Somerset said Scott Anthony Lisbon, 28, allegedly grabbed Barrett John Penrod, 23, and slammed his head into the bar.

The incident happened about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday.

Troopers did not identify the business.

Lisbon was charged with harassment and disorderly conduct. He will appear before District Judge Susan Mankamyer of Boswell at a later date.

Historian collecting ship hotel memories

BEDFORD – Historian Brian Butko is writing a book about the S.S. Grand View Point Hotel near Bedford and is looking for recollections about the once-popular site.

The ship was billed as the place to “see three states and seven counties.” It also offered visitors gas, food and lodging.

The tourist attraction was destroyed by fire in 2001.

Residents who have an interesting story or photo of the old ship are asked to write to Butko in care of Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222.

For information, go to brianbutko.com or go to the blog at lincolnhighwaynews.com.

Transit authority member resigns

EBENSBURG – Frank Cammarata, a longtime member of the Cambria County Transit Authority, has resigned, effective Jan. 20, the commissioners said Friday.

Cammarata told the commissioners that he was leaving the transit authority to devote more time to the development of a new Patton Library.