The Rev. Charles Zimmerman of the Community Open Door Church in Southmont knows what it's like to go hungry.
He didn't receive enough calcium as a child and developed a disease that caused his muscles to separate from his weaker bones, leaving him in constant pain. Zimmerman said he hopes his latest endeavor will ensure no one else has to go through what he did.
"I saw people suffer. I went through the last depression," Zimmerman said.
Persistent Pittsburgh band to open Flood City Music Festival
If persistence pays off in the music world, Good Brother Earl could still be in for quite the payday.
The band, set to open the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival in Johnstown Aug. 6, once appeared poised to follow their Pittsburgh peers The Clarks and Rusted Root to national prominence.
"When you're in your in your early 20s, you think you're going to be the next U2. Then you get ground down a bit and learn about the music industry," singer and guitarist Jeff Schmutz said.
The band, set to open the AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival in Johnstown Aug. 6, once appeared poised to follow their Pittsburgh peers The Clarks and Rusted Root to national prominence.
"When you're in your in your early 20s, you think you're going to be the next U2. Then you get ground down a bit and learn about the music industry," singer and guitarist Jeff Schmutz said.
Crushers look to replace departed seniors
Bishop McCort will field one of its youngest squads in recent memory when the Crushers open the season at Penn Cambria Sept. 3, but coaching an inexperienced team isn't new territory for head coach Ken Salem.
"After our 2001 championship, we graduated almost the entire squad and we had a lot of work to do to replace our skill positions and our offensive line, and we're in a very similar situation this year," said Salem, whose Crushers lost to Clairton in the PIAA Class A Championship last December.
This year, Bishop McCort returns just one offensive starter and two defensive starters, with a total of 10 letter winners.
"After our 2001 championship, we graduated almost the entire squad and we had a lot of work to do to replace our skill positions and our offensive line, and we're in a very similar situation this year," said Salem, whose Crushers lost to Clairton in the PIAA Class A Championship last December.
This year, Bishop McCort returns just one offensive starter and two defensive starters, with a total of 10 letter winners.
Parents of murdered mom can’t adopt grandchild
GREENSBURG (AP) — A judge says foster parents who have raised a toddler since before her mother was murdered last year can adopt the girl, instead of grandparents who didn’t know the child existed before the murder.
Dennis and Carolyn Konopka, of North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, at first challenged the adoption by a couple who’ve had custody of their granddaughter since she was three months old. Their mentally challenged 21-year-old daughter Megan was murdered in September 2009 in McKean County, where child welfare workers had placed the baby with her now-adoptive parents nine months before.
A McKean County family court judge has allowed the Konopkas to visit the child. Carolyn Konopka says they won’t appeal the adoption because they can’t afford it and are content that the adoptive parents are loving.
The couple’s attorney says the issue was settled amicably.
Information from: Norwin Star at http://www.yournorwin.com
Dennis and Carolyn Konopka, of North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, at first challenged the adoption by a couple who’ve had custody of their granddaughter since she was three months old. Their mentally challenged 21-year-old daughter Megan was murdered in September 2009 in McKean County, where child welfare workers had placed the baby with her now-adoptive parents nine months before.
A McKean County family court judge has allowed the Konopkas to visit the child. Carolyn Konopka says they won’t appeal the adoption because they can’t afford it and are content that the adoptive parents are loving.
The couple’s attorney says the issue was settled amicably.
Information from: Norwin Star at http://www.yournorwin.com
Richland Rotary president looking for young members
As the Rotary Club of Richland approaches its first anniversary, club president Jared Gorentz said the upstart service organization seems to have found an identity of its own. And that identity — like Gorentz — is young.
With eight of the 20 club members in their 20s or 30s, Gorentz, 29, sees youth as an asset, not a hindrance.
"It's where all the service clubs need to be thinking."
With eight of the 20 club members in their 20s or 30s, Gorentz, 29, sees youth as an asset, not a hindrance.
"It's where all the service clubs need to be thinking."
Local businessman receives Entrepreneur of the Year
To be named one of the two top entrepreneurs in the state of Pennsylvania is a distinct honor.
For Brian Shrift, that is precisely the award that sets him apart from many others throughout western Pennsylvania.
Shrift, 29, the winner of the SBA Entrepreneur of the Year Award, is the president of Precision Business Solutions, a full service information technology consulting firm.
For Brian Shrift, that is precisely the award that sets him apart from many others throughout western Pennsylvania.
Shrift, 29, the winner of the SBA Entrepreneur of the Year Award, is the president of Precision Business Solutions, a full service information technology consulting firm.
There are a few months a year when thongs are a wonderful addition to the fashion world. Don't get me wrong, some people wear thongs all year long, but not me. Some people wear them spring, summer, winter and fall and to class, for casual events and even as formal wear. It's impossible for me to understand that particular dedication to this article of clothing, but I have to admit that I've personally really grown to prefer them. When it's time to quit, though, I do have the ability to quit. It's not like someone has to tell me or beg me, or force me. I just say to myself, "OK, Nick, the season is over — take ‘em off."
Where did this entire thong rant begin? It started last night when, once again, I listened to some silly weather guy say, "Fall is fast approaching, and tonight things are going to cool down." You see, living a couple of blocks from the baseball stadium has some great advantages. My spontaneous decision last night was to go to a night game, but you see, like 50 million or so other members of the United States army of pill takers, I am on aspirin therapy, and I get cold.
Where did this entire thong rant begin? It started last night when, once again, I listened to some silly weather guy say, "Fall is fast approaching, and tonight things are going to cool down." You see, living a couple of blocks from the baseball stadium has some great advantages. My spontaneous decision last night was to go to a night game, but you see, like 50 million or so other members of the United States army of pill takers, I am on aspirin therapy, and I get cold.
Teaching her responsibility, learning patience in the process
Job quitting fantasies
Creative fun
The higher the bed, the harder the fall
Moving day
Downsizing
Krista Pcola likes sharing recipes.
Especially because one in particular — Blueberry Gelatin Salad — was shared with her.
"A co-worker of mine made it for an office party and it was a big hit, so she passed out the recipe," Pcola said.
Especially because one in particular — Blueberry Gelatin Salad — was shared with her.
"A co-worker of mine made it for an office party and it was a big hit, so she passed out the recipe," Pcola said.
Zucchini Fries - 2nd Place
Dish offers a sweet twist on chicken salad
Chocolate Zucchini Cake - 2nd Place Winner
Healthy Mexican dish has great taste
First Place Winner: Bob's Taco Soup
Second-place winner: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Squares
"I am the way and the truth and the life."
— John 14:6
— John 14:6
How's your rhythm?
Laugh at Yourself
Forgive and Forget
Be prepared
Pay now or later
God Loves You
The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation has announced the establishment of the Dr. Walter and Kim Asonevich Endowed Scholarship. The Asonevich's have pledged $12,500 to fund the scholarship starting in the Fall 2011 semester. The scholarship will provide assistance to a full-time first semester student who is a single parent enrolled in an associate's degree program.
Dr. Asonevich was inaugurated as President of the College in March of 2008 and is pleased to be able to give this gift to the College Foundation. "My wife and I have decided it is time to give back to the institution that has provided me my first presidency," he stated.
Dr. Asonevich was inaugurated as President of the College in March of 2008 and is pleased to be able to give this gift to the College Foundation. "My wife and I have decided it is time to give back to the institution that has provided me my first presidency," he stated.
Pitt-Johnstown holding LEARN registration
Greater Johnstown Class of 2010
Forest Hills Class of 2010
Conemaugh Valley Class of 2010
Bishop McCort Class of 2010
Pitt-Johnstown's Gearhart recognized for service
Despite the need to raise money to build and maintain the three memorials to people who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, none will charge admission fees.
All three memorials have ongoing fund drives.
All three memorials have ongoing fund drives.
Chief to disclose drilling chemicals
Internet access further complicates cell phone policy
Longtime Somerset business manager retiring
Somerset man charged with sexual assault
Johnstown man pleads guilty
Whitewater release valve installed
Barbara Barto grew up eating corn chowder.
"My mom always made corn chowder and I always loved it," the Johnstown woman said. "She always put a cup of corn in it."
"My mom always made corn chowder and I always loved it," the Johnstown woman said. "She always put a cup of corn in it."