http://www.tribune-democrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:27:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_197150720.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_197150720.html A photo recap of Thunder In The Valley 2008 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_194181124.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_194181124.html Pleasure Valley Raceway near Armagh played host to the AMA/ATVA National Championships on Saturday, July 12. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:24:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_179202933.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_179202933.html Who’s afraid of a little rain?Despite heavy storms that moved through the area Thursday night and Friday afternoon, it didn’t seem to keep folks from enjoying the tasty food and top entertainment that Thunder in the Valley has to offer.Lisa Rager, executive director of the Greater Johnstown Cambria County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the rain did put a damper on things but it’s something you can’t control. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:08:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_178180855.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_178180855.html Thunder in the Valley opened today in Johnstown, with early-morning showers pushed aside by growing crowds and rising temperatures. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_174225441.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_174225441.html Travis Spaugy never considered wearing a helmet while skateboarding.“I thought of using elbow pads because I always smack my elbows – but scar tissue works,” Spaugy said with a grin at Johnstown’s Fairfield Avenue skate park.The Dorothy Avenue teen and his friends Brandon Bloom and Ron Allison may not worry about getting hurt, but experts say increased participation in risky activities keeps emergency rooms busy this time of year. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_171122841.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_171122841.html A careening train had just torn through Matt Rietscha’s place of employment, leaving the twisted remains of his pickup sandwiched between a freight car and a fence.But Rietscha had plenty to be thankful for. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:24:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_165224354.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_165224354.html Somerset might not have brought home the state baseball title, but the Golden Eagles are still winners to their youngest fans.It was estimated that more than 200 players from the Somerset Little League system turned out to see the varsity team’s 6-2 loss to Berwick in the PIAA Class AAA championship game on Friday at Blair County Ballpark. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:20:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_163233254.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_163233254.html Westmont Hilltop graduates Todd Winder and Eric Pfeil could feel the pain as they watched the Cadets drum and bugle corps’ grueling boot-camp training in Richland Township. But both former Cadets appreciate the sacrifice and are looking forward to the groups’ farewell performance at 7 p.m. today in Richland High School’s Herlinger Stadium. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:08:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_163221306.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_163221306.html Scott and Trish Fyock say their weekly praise and worship in Johnstown's Central Park is about bringing praise outside the church. "I'm Mr. Nobody," Scott Fyock said. "It doesn't matter who I am. It matters that they get saved." Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:54:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_158085913.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_158085913.html A long-awaited whitewater park on the Stonycreek River was rededicated Thursday.An estimated 100 spectators and officials turned out for the ceremony at Stonycreek Whitewater Park, a 300-yard course that cost $850,000 to construct. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_155001214.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_155001214.html For nearly seven years, the large crane about a half-mile from the Flight 93 crash site has been part of the experience for visitors.An American flag hung from the dragline once used in coal stripping – now dismantled and on its way to Newport News, Va. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_150235540.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_150235540.html More than $100 million worth of contracts is expected to be announced this morning at Showcase for Commerce.But even the combined power of all of those deals won’t make it the biggest deal of the month on the local defense scene. That deal was announced two weeks ago when DRS Technologies Inc. confirmed it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Italian defense heavyweight Finmeccanica. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:36:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_148141251.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_148141251.html In the final installment , Cambria County World War II veterans Joseph Kasecky, Årmy; Raymond Nazarak, Army; and Charles Grisby, Navy share their stories in a living history video project, “In their own words.” Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:59:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_153224531.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_153224531.html Tue, 27 May 2008 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_146235931.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/multimedia/local_story_146235931.html Fourth installment features Cambria County World War II veterans Mary Jane Foster, Navy Nurse Corps; and Charles Potchak, Army, sharing their memories in a video living history project.