Internet-based search engine Google is launching an experiment that could bring high-speed fiber optic Internet service to Johnstown.
Johnstown residents, however, must complete a request for information (RFI) application so that the city has a chance to be nominated as a trial network for the service.
According to the official Web site, Google wants to test ultra high-speed broadband networks in one or more trial networks across the United States. Internet speeds could potentially be more than 100 times faster than the average Internet connection speeds to which users are accustomed.
Acrobats to bring 'gravity-defying' feats to PPAC stage
An evening of high-flying fun will come to the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center March 17 when the Peking Acrobats bring their act to the stage.
"This is a total acrobatic troupe," said theater executive director Mike Bodolosky. "They perform gravity-defying feats."
The group will present their arsenal of daring maneuvers and acrobatic feats, set to a backdrop of special effects and accompanied by musicians performing traditional Chinese instruments.
"This is a total acrobatic troupe," said theater executive director Mike Bodolosky. "They perform gravity-defying feats."
The group will present their arsenal of daring maneuvers and acrobatic feats, set to a backdrop of special effects and accompanied by musicians performing traditional Chinese instruments.
The sky is the limit for North Star Cougars' Roberts
North Star's defending state champion Nick Roberts continued his domination and earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at Windber High School at the District 5 Class AA Wrestling Tournament on March 2. That's just more hardware to add to his trophy case.
Roberts went 32-6 last year as a freshman en route to winning the Class AA Pennsylvania State Championship title. During the offseason, he won the Junior National Championship in March and captured the Cadet National Freestyle and Greco championships in Fargo, N.D. He also won the Thomas Tournament in Somerset on Jan. 10, just to name a few.
"It takes a special individual to be willing to put in the time to go to all of the wrestling clinics that he goes to," said Cougars' head coach Pat Berzonski. "He sacrifices a lot of time and travels all over the country for wrestling. It really takes an extreme amount of dedication. He's a great sport about it. No matter where we go, people know him from competing with him. He's a really likable kid."
Roberts went 32-6 last year as a freshman en route to winning the Class AA Pennsylvania State Championship title. During the offseason, he won the Junior National Championship in March and captured the Cadet National Freestyle and Greco championships in Fargo, N.D. He also won the Thomas Tournament in Somerset on Jan. 10, just to name a few.
"It takes a special individual to be willing to put in the time to go to all of the wrestling clinics that he goes to," said Cougars' head coach Pat Berzonski. "He sacrifices a lot of time and travels all over the country for wrestling. It really takes an extreme amount of dedication. He's a great sport about it. No matter where we go, people know him from competing with him. He's a really likable kid."
A rare pact: Teens’ double suicide rocks town
NORWOOD (AP) — As the high-speed Acela train came thundering down the rails, a teenage girl screamed at her friends to get off the tracks.
But Gina Gentile and Vanessa Dorwart did not move. They hugged as the train bore down on them at speeds up to 110 mph, carrying out a suicide pact that the witness herself had backed out of only moments before.
The loss has shaken Norwood and its neighboring towns just outside Philadelphia. There were hints the pretty and popular high school sophomores may have been suffering from depression, but experts say such suicide pacts are extremely uncommon — especially among teens.
Pacts are made because suicide is so daunting — and they are broken for the same reason, said Thomas Joiner, a psychology professor at Florida State University.
“This is a deeply fearsome thing,” Joiner said. “We’re not wired for it; our bodies will recoil from it.”
But Gina Gentile and Vanessa Dorwart did not move. They hugged as the train bore down on them at speeds up to 110 mph, carrying out a suicide pact that the witness herself had backed out of only moments before.
The loss has shaken Norwood and its neighboring towns just outside Philadelphia. There were hints the pretty and popular high school sophomores may have been suffering from depression, but experts say such suicide pacts are extremely uncommon — especially among teens.
Pacts are made because suicide is so daunting — and they are broken for the same reason, said Thomas Joiner, a psychology professor at Florida State University.
“This is a deeply fearsome thing,” Joiner said. “We’re not wired for it; our bodies will recoil from it.”
Area students raise money to help kids through fashion show
For the past five years, Liz Winfield has been volunteering her time as a Beginnings Inc. Junior Board member.
This is the fourth year the Bishop McCort senior, and now junior board president, has helped with the annual Prom Fashion Show, which raises money for Beginnings.
"It was a lot of fun. I get to work with other people my age to help," she said. "It is really rewarding to visit with the kids and see how much you are doing for them."
This is the fourth year the Bishop McCort senior, and now junior board president, has helped with the annual Prom Fashion Show, which raises money for Beginnings.
"It was a lot of fun. I get to work with other people my age to help," she said. "It is really rewarding to visit with the kids and see how much you are doing for them."
Chamber of Commerce to offer energy pool
The Greater Johnstown- Cambria County Chamber of Commerce is offering businesses a program to reduce the impact of energy costs, which are expected to increase next year.
The Chamber's Energy Pool program, offered through OnDemand Energy, will allow participating businesses to join together to negotiate for lower energy costs once rates become deregulated on Jan. 1, 2011.
"The rates are going up. This program will control and mitigate that increase a bit," explained Chamber president and CEO Bob Layo.
"Bigger users will be able to negotiate with suppliers to get the best rates. But if you're a small to medium sized company, you just don't have enough power usage to negotiate the rates. The beauty of this program is you aggregate a lot of companies, which allows them to negotiate and get the same kind of rates a larger high-end user might get — or close to it. It's something that benefits everybody."
Layo estimated between 10 and 15 local companies were interested in the program as of late January, and he expected that number to steadily increase throughout the year.
The Chamber's Energy Pool program, offered through OnDemand Energy, will allow participating businesses to join together to negotiate for lower energy costs once rates become deregulated on Jan. 1, 2011.
"The rates are going up. This program will control and mitigate that increase a bit," explained Chamber president and CEO Bob Layo.
"Bigger users will be able to negotiate with suppliers to get the best rates. But if you're a small to medium sized company, you just don't have enough power usage to negotiate the rates. The beauty of this program is you aggregate a lot of companies, which allows them to negotiate and get the same kind of rates a larger high-end user might get — or close to it. It's something that benefits everybody."
Layo estimated between 10 and 15 local companies were interested in the program as of late January, and he expected that number to steadily increase throughout the year.
Ben sent me an e-mail recently about last month's article regarding his friend, Phil, Punxsutawney Phil.
You see, Ben is Phil's Official Handler. I'm not sure if official handler means Phil's PR representative, you know, his press agent, or if he is the guy who puts water and groundhog food in his cage.
You see, Ben is Phil's Official Handler. I'm not sure if official handler means Phil's PR representative, you know, his press agent, or if he is the guy who puts water and groundhog food in his cage.
Expert's choice
Role reversal
Remembering Murtha
Feeling for Phil
A Tale of Two Tribes
A little tired, a lot frazzled
During Lent, some people look for other options than seafood for their Friday meat-free meals.
Shirley Kovach, of Nanty Glo, isn't a fan of seafood. That is why she loves her Mock Crab Cakes recipe.
"I am not a crab eater. I don't like shrimp, but I like these crab cakes," she said.
Shirley Kovach, of Nanty Glo, isn't a fan of seafood. That is why she loves her Mock Crab Cakes recipe.
"I am not a crab eater. I don't like shrimp, but I like these crab cakes," she said.
Blueberry muffin recipe moist, healthy
Italian Green Bean Soup 2nd place
Grape Salad - second place
Tuna patties quick Lenten meal
Bachelor dish easy, convenient
Peanut Butter Meltaway Cake - Second place
"What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called Christ?" Pilate asked. They all answered, "Crucify him!"
—Matthew 27:22
—Matthew 27:22
Walk the talk
Local authors, book store raising money for Haiti
Lord of Lords
Just be quiet
Who am I?
Finding Yourself
Kindergarten registration for Conemaugh Township Area School District residents has been scheduled for March 3. Children who turn 5 years of age on or before Aug. 31 will be eligible to register for the 2010-2011 school year.
Registrations will be held at the Primary School in Jerome from 9 to 11 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., and 6 to 7 p.m. Parents are required to present their driver’s license or other proof of residency, along with the child’s birth certificate and immunization record. For more information, call (814) 479-4084.
Registrations will be held at the Primary School in Jerome from 9 to 11 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., and 6 to 7 p.m. Parents are required to present their driver’s license or other proof of residency, along with the child’s birth certificate and immunization record. For more information, call (814) 479-4084.
Students named to CTIS honor roll
þ M a t h c o n t e s t p l a n n e d f o r P i t t - J o h n s t o w n
Pitt-Johnstown to offer Act 48 credits
Windber announces honor roll for first marking period
SAT review to be held
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The rumblings of Marcellus Shale drilling are being felt at Pennsylvania’s largest land-based state park.
Ohiopyle State Park — a major Fayette County attraction for its camping, biking and white-water boating — has received multiple requests for seismic testing.
Ohiopyle State Park — a major Fayette County attraction for its camping, biking and white-water boating — has received multiple requests for seismic testing.
Weekend forecast could include flooding
Meyersdale council approves office move
Municipal authority to run Windber rec
Metzgar and Shuster running unopposed on ballot
Commissioners plead case for three improvement projects
Garrett bridge work troubles residents
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."
Second place winner: Minestrone
Independence Day: Drills for the Grill
Second Place Winner: Peanut Butter Pie
Kernville company breaking ground in cancer research
Exhibit highlights history of Johnstown-made products
Grocery, deli carrying on Johnstown traditions
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