Published: June 27, 2009 11:53 pm      

In brief: Motorcyclist dies in crash

CRESSON — A Cresson man died early Saturday when he failed to negotiate a curve on Level Road, authorities said.

Cambria County Coroner Dennis Kwiatkowski said Russell Adams, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:50 a.m.

Kwiatkowski said Adams went off the road and the motorcycle struck a tree.

He sustained multiple injuries, the coroner said.

Adams, who was wearing a helmet, was legally intoxicated with a blood-alcohol level of 0.23 percent, Kwiatkowski said.

The wreck was called in by a passer-by. Cresson Township police investigated.

State police investigating burglary

FRIEDENS – Police are looking for whoever forcibly entered a residence on Glades Pike in Stonycreek Township and stole various items.

State police said the residence of Justin Hillegas, 28, was entered between Wednesday and Friday.

The loss – including goods stolen and damages to the property – was put at $1,430.

MS Society to hold town hall meeting

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold a town hall meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Holiday Inn Downtown, 250 Market St., Johnstown.

The event will include a discussion about a possible connection between combat service and increased incidence of MS.

U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha,

D-Johnstown, will be recognized for his support of MS research and veterans living with MS.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

To register call (800) 544-5250 or email anne.mageras@pax.nmss.org.

Conservancy begins seven-month survey

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has launched a seven-month survey of visitors to the Ghost Town Trail in Indiana and Cambria counties.

Boxes containing the postage-paid, self-addressed surveys are installed at major trailheads along the trail.

Users are encouraged to fill out a survey and mail it in. The survey is intended to determine user characteristics and attitudes about the trail, how much money users spend because of the trail and the trail’s economic impact on local business.

The project was made possible by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

For more information go to indianacountyparks.org or railstotrails.org.

Alegría tour to make stop in State College

STATE COLLEGE – Cirque du Soleil said Thursday that the new Alegría arena tour will stop at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center this fall.

Alegría will perform eight shows from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.

Alegría is a Spanish word that means happiness and jubilation.

Alegría features an international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries and showcases breathtaking acrobatics.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday morning at all Ticketmaster locations.

Workshop focus on on-lot septic systems

JENNER TOWNSHIP – A workshop dealing with on-lot septic systems will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. July 9 at the township municipal building at 2058 Lincoln Highway.

Registration is required by July 7 and can be made by calling Dana Rizzo, water quality extension educator at the Penn State Cooperative Extension office at Greensburg.

The number to call is (724) 837-1402, ext. 170.

Registration is free, notes the Greensburg extension office.

On-lot septic systems are designed to remove or break down contaminants before they enter groundwater,

nearby lakes, streams or wetlands.

Knowing the basics about household systems and taking simple precautions can prevent problems, notes Rizzo.