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Motorcyclist killed in crash

2012-05-16T08:47:46-04:00

A Somerset motorcyclist was killed late Wednesday after he wrecked his motorcycle on Route 985 near Sipesville.

Forest Hills girls take second straight District 6 title

2012-05-15T23:55:33-04:00

Area girls were once again a dominant force at the District 6 Class AA Track and Field Championships.
Leading the assault on Tuesday at Mansion Park was Richland senior Paige Lumley, who won three events – two in meet records – along with the Forest Hills girls, who captured their second straight team title.

9 area individuals advance from District 6 boys' meet

2012-05-15T23:53:44-04:00

Stefan Moreau has had his ups and downs in the throwing events at times this season.
But on Tuesday at Mansion Park, the United senior was hitting on all cylinders, sweeping the throwing events all in state qualifying standards at the District 6 Class AA Track and Field Championships.

Goucher Street proposal panned by residents

2012-05-15T23:00:53-04:00

More than 200 people on Tuesday had the opportunity to learn about PennDOT’s proposal to improve a one-mile stretch of Goucher Street in Westmont Borough and Lower Yoder Township.

Japanese film crew capturing Inclined Plane footage for animated series

2012-05-15T22:46:37-04:00

The world’s steepest vehicular incline plane is going anime.
A Japanese film crew from Total Planning Office Co. based in Toyko was in Johnstown Tuesday shooting footage of the Inclined Plane that will be used in a children’s animated series that is to air on TV Tokyo next year in April.

Public doesn't know facts on Goucher Street, PennDOT says

2012-05-15T22:39:40-04:00

PennDOT outlined Tuesday its mile-long, $3 million plan to improve Goucher Street next year, while remaining amenable to public concerns.

Generals may be reinstated by league

2012-05-15T22:35:31-04:00

Indoor football is a fast-paced game where the tide can turn quickly and unexpectedly.
That sounds a lot like what’s happening to the Johnstown Generals off the field.

Cheaper gas not enough to boost summer driving

2012-05-15T21:34:02-04:00

Cheaper gas won't be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They're still too worried about their jobs and the economy.

Scientists hunt ways to stall Alzheimer's earlier

2012-05-15T21:05:55-04:00

Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer's disease — by testing possible therapies in people who don't yet show many symptoms, before too much of the brain is destroyed.

NY judge: Apple statements damage lawsuit position

2012-05-15T20:55:47-04:00

A federal judge cited the confident voice of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs on Tuesday as she refused to toss out lawsuits alleging the company and various publishers conspired to drive up the price of electronic books.