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• Tornado vets balance preparedness, practicality

  Few things in nature are less predictable than a tornado. They can form quickly. They strike weirdly, leveling one building while leaving its neighbor untouched.

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo

• Salisbury proved it can happen here

  It was an event that many residents of Salisbury, Somerset County, would have laughed off prior to it spinning through the small northeastern town and shaking it to its foundations. A Category F3 tornado touched down on May 31, 1998, carving out 10 miles of homes, businesses and livelihoods.

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo

• When the storm hits

  Tornado survivors and seasoned observers suggest people do two simple things to prepare for tornadoes: Know where to take shelter, and move quickly when the time comes.

  May 19, 2013

• 9 Dems vie for 4 council spots

  Democratic Party voters will have a crowded field of Johnstown City Council candidates to choose from on Tuesday.
  With four seats open, nine individuals entered the race. The top four vote-getters will advance to this fall’s general election. Also, two Democrats originally joined the race for mayor, but the death of Anthony Gergely has left Frank Janakovic as the only remaining candidate.

  May 19, 2013

• Primary turnout likely will be low

  The weatherman is promising warm temperatures and rain-free skies on Tuesday, the day of the primary election in Pennsylvania. But the good forecast may be overshadowed by a lack of voter interest in what is shaping up to be a mundane election.

  May 19, 2013

Local News

Globe/B.W.Shepherd A large flag blows in the wind in front of St. Mary,s church along 26th street in Joplin on Monday evening May 30, 2011.

• Tornado vets balance preparedness, practicality

  Few things in nature are less predictable than a tornado. They can form quickly. They strike weirdly, leveling one building while leaving its neighbor untouched.

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo

• Salisbury proved it can happen here

  It was an event that many residents of Salisbury, Somerset County, would have laughed off prior to it spinning through the small northeastern town and shaking it to its foundations. A Category F3 tornado touched down on May 31, 1998, carving out 10 miles of homes, businesses and livelihoods.

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo

• When the storm hits

  Tornado survivors and seasoned observers suggest people do two simple things to prepare for tornadoes: Know where to take shelter, and move quickly when the time comes.

  May 19, 2013

• 9 Dems vie for 4 council spots

  Democratic Party voters will have a crowded field of Johnstown City Council candidates to choose from on Tuesday.
  With four seats open, nine individuals entered the race. The top four vote-getters will advance to this fall’s general election. Also, two Democrats originally joined the race for mayor, but the death of Anthony Gergely has left Frank Janakovic as the only remaining candidate.

  May 19, 2013

• Primary turnout likely will be low

  The weatherman is promising warm temperatures and rain-free skies on Tuesday, the day of the primary election in Pennsylvania. But the good forecast may be overshadowed by a lack of voter interest in what is shaping up to be a mundane election.

  May 19, 2013

Sports

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) runs past Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) for an 8-yard touchdown after catching a pass in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)

• Bengals’ Hawkins visits Windber for charity tourney

  Andrew Hawkins never forgets his roots.

  May 19, 2013 2 Photos

• MIKE MASTOVICH | Roberts, Kent State up to old tricks

  George Roberts and his Kent State University teammates reached a familiar destination on Saturday afternoon, but took a somewhat different route in winning their third consecutive Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular-season title.

  May 18, 2013 1 Photo

• Astros beat Bucs in extra innings

  Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night.

  May 18, 2013 1 Photo

• Senators offense to get boost vs. Pens

  Jason Spezza doesn’t have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season.

  May 18, 2013 1 Photo

• Local sports in brief 5/19/2013

  May 18, 2013

Features

• Events | Whitewater bash

  Benscreek Canoe Club’s Stonycreek Rendezvous will be held today through Sunday on the Stonycreek River and Greenhouse Park, Route 403, Tire Hill.

  May 17, 2013 3 Photos

• Tribute to women | YWCA will honor seven for community contributions
• Religion in brief

Lifestyles

• Pa. Turnpike to install electric car charging stations

  The Pennsylvania Turnpike will take a "leap of faith" with its new electric-vehicle charging stations.

  April 26, 2013

• ACLU threatens legal action against Red Lion School District in transgender case
• Baseball, ice cream make winning combination

Multimedia

• VIDEO | Deer gets on, off city bus

  A CamTran bus picked up an unscheduled passenger on Tuesday evening – a white-tailed deer.

  May 15, 2013 1 Photo

• VIDEO | Bards behind bars
• Internet sales tax bill to hit roadblock in House

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