Top Stories Johnstown Jan and Feb 2023
Top Story Johnstown – January & February 2023
Revitalization Continues in Downtown Johnstown (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/vision-2023-part-of-the-revitalization-downtown-
johnstown-development-continues-with-ups-some-downs/article_0f6f2654-b15c-11ed-8041-6fec888048cf.html
Johnstown Industry Sees Opportunities for Growth (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
WATCH VIDEO | Vision 2023 | Johnstown’s heavy industry sees opportunities for
growth | News | tribdem.com
Rails and Runways on the Rise in Johnstown (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Vision 2023 | Region’s rails, runways on the rise: Airport, Amtrak advance
area’s access to the world | Local News | tribdem.com
Johnstown Fashion Week Draws Big Crowd (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
WATCH VIDEO | ‘I wanted to create a fashion community’: Event brings runway
atmosphere to Johnstown | Local News | tribdem.com
New Stores Open at Galleria Mall (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
Ice cream, candy shop set to open at Galleria; market to replace vacancy left by
Books-A-Million | Local News | tribdem.com
New Coffee Shop Coming to Town (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat) In
the Spotlight | Coffee shop owner to open The Write Cup in downtown Johnstown |
News | tribdem.com
New Juicery to Open in Downtown Johnstown (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Mundys Corner family’s juicery setting up ‘Roots’ in downtown Johnstown | Local
News | tribdem.com
New Culinary Program Coming to Downtown Johnstown (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Penn Highlands president: Culinary project progressing | Local News |
tribdem.com
Bald Eagles Call Cambria County Home (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
Southmont Borough welcomes bald eagle family | News | tribdem.com
Area Manufacturers are Growing Together (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-area-manufacturing-companies-share-contracts-grow-together-in-business-ecosystem/article_6f3ae39c-afbe-11ed-b988-679483958640.html
New Executive Chosen to Lead Vision Together 2025 (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Forcey chosen as executive director for Vision Together 2025 | Local News |
tribdem.com
Manufacturing in Region Leads to Optimism for Future (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/editorial-region-manufacturing-economic-impact-optimism-for-future/article_813ef6c2-b442-11ed-a517-27a42a42858f.html
Local Breweries Pouring Progress (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-pouring-progress-whiskey-wine-or-ales-region-is-brewing-up-business-growth/article_14ecbd8e-9e61-11ed-bd1d-c7a4506ae74f.html
Cambria Trails Continue to Expand and Attract Visitors (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-somerset-cambria-trails-continue-to-expand-and-attract-visitors/article_2f164806-ad34-11ed-9a17-1b291df45947.html
Colleges Partner with Businesses to Train Future Workers (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-two-way-partnerships-colleges-universities-connect-with-businesses-to-train-current-future-workers/article_48e5ef0e-abb6-11ed-a4a5-171b3d2c0cca.html
Plenty of Job Opportunity for Area Youth (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-giving-our-youth-opportunities-area-schools-connect-with-employers-to-train-next-the/article_5468384e-a64f-11ed-b049-dfd829a5ce72.html
Additional Corporate Hangars Coming to Airport (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
More corporate hangars planned for John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
| News | tribdem.com
SkyWest Commits to Johnstown Flights (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
Airport leader: SkyWest plans show commitment to Johnstown flights | News |
tribdem.com
New Healthcare Center Opens in Johnstown (WTAJ-TV)
https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/johnstown-healthcare-center-holds-grand-open
Cancer Research Advancing in Area (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-windbers-incremental-studies-advance-cancer-research/article_ae536978-b149-11ed-8c60-c7f1f4856b63.html
Physician Residency Programs in Johnstown Help Boost Physicians in
the Community (Johnstown Tribune Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-we-are-training-hospital-residency-programs-boost-doctors-community/article_66451418-ad8b-11ed-b3a9-f71822ff0699.html
Johnstown Symphony Performs for NAACP Program Honoring Martin Luther
King (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)
WATCH LIVE: Johnstown Symphony Orchestra joins NAACP for program Sunday honoring
MLK | Local News | tribdem.com
Celebration of Black History Month Brings People Together (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
‘Bring people together’: Heart & Soul gathering celebration of community, unity
| News | tribdem.com
Students Build Bike Racks to Enhance Outdoor Recreation (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
WATCH VIDEO | Greater Johnstown students building bike racks for city | News |
tribdem.com
$250-thousand Dollar Grant to Benefit Center for Metal Arts
(Johnstown Tribune Democrat)
1889 Foundation gives $250K grant to Center for Metal Arts | News | tribdem.com
Food Manufacturers Introduce New Products to Market (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/watch-video-vision-2023-cool-things-coming-as-area-food-producers-adapt-to-shifting-markets/article_da5bb92a-b203-11ed-9292-03cc6992b92b.html
Business Hall of Fame to Honor Five Business Leaders (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/humbled-and-grateful-five-chosen-for-cambria-business-hall-of-fame/article_e4ae13b0-9c2c-11ed-8599-d32353088c9e.html?utm_source=tribdem.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1674649836&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
St. Francis Launches NASA Earth to Moon Exhibit (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
PHOTO GALLERY | St. Francis University launches ‘really cool’ NASA-funded Earth
to Moon exhibit | LoSpeaker at Johnstown’s MLK event: ‘Each of us has a part
to play’ | News | tribdem.comcal News | tribdem.com
Conemaugh Health System Names New CEO (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
Conemaugh Health System names new market president, Memorial CEO | News |
tribdem.com
Black Business Owners Seeing Success (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/black-history-month-love-for-community-businesses-say-embracing-inclusion-is-a-path-to-success/article_51169c32-b250-11ed-bc5f-63ac982a57dc.html
Medical Marijuana Industry Rebounding in Area (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/vision-2023-medical-marijuana-industry-looks-to-rebound-from-challenging-2022/article_b2b0d6f4-a31b-11ed-ad5b-3307feed26a0.html
Redevelopment Authority Connects Business with Sites and Funding
(Johnstown Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-johnstown-redevelopment-authority-helps-connect-businesses-with-sites-funding/article_506268de-9df6-11ed-8f21-d72ecd972a95.html
Creator Square Project Alive and Well in Johnstown (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-made-in-johnstown-keeps-spirit-investment-of-creator-square-project-alive/article_0ff208bc-b391-11ed-87cb-9344587ce942.html
Center for Metal Arts Preserves Historic Tools (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-hammers-and-tongs-center-for-metal-arts-making-tools-training-blacksmiths-and-preserving/article_43d8392c-9c3e-11ed-84d8-0f0773f3e2d6.html
Black History Month Celebrated at Bottle Works (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
WATCH VIDEO | Students’ work in Black History Month contest celebrated at Bottle
Works reception | News | tribdem.com
Johnstown Students Build Pavilion Along Jim Mayer Trail (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/johnstown-students-to-build-pavilion-along-jim-mayer-trail/article_321f574c-b7c3-11ed-b60e-338586b5d3a9.html
New Arcade Brewery to Open in Windber (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
Greenhouse Arcade brewing up a Feb. 23 debut in Windber | News | tribdem.com
Local Company Grows With International Market (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-local-firms-manufacture-medical-equipment-here-ship-it-internationally-locally/article_36f97b12-a8eb-11ed-b6a5-cbe1dfa90dec.html
Landbank Helps repurpose Properties (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/vision-2023-land-banks-aim-to-repurpose-properties/article_dba93b46-ad34-11ed-8dfd-efa8c7792abc.html
Cosmetology Business Offers Great Job Opportunities for Area Students
(Johnstown Tribune Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-jobs-are-abundant-cosmetology-programs-in-region-preparing-high-school-students-adults-for/article_0f153dcc-9755-11ed-aea1-bb6bf1728e9f.html
Growing Entertainment Organizations Provide Economic Boost to Region
(Johnstown Tribune Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-there-is-a-buzz-entertainment-organizations-generate-diverse-offerings-provide-economic-boost/article_47b1e5bc-9756-11ed-ade1-9bbb0ca89382.html
Enrollment Up in Local Career and Technical Schools (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat) https://www.tribdem.com/news/vision-2023-what-the-employers-need-local-career-and-technical-schools-log-high-enrollment-while/article_7698cc04-ac9d-11ed-8b1a-cffb4b754540.html
Whiskey Myers Takes the Stage (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
https://www.tribdem.com/news/whiskey-myers-rival-sons-and-the-weathered-souls-entertain-crowd-at-1st-summit-arena/article_989e6662-b57e-11ed-ae3b-6bfeb5658e2a.html?utm_source=tribdem.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1677414616&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
New Police Academy Filling a Need (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
WATCH VIDEO | Vision 2023 | Penn Highlands police academy filling a ‘niche’ in
stretched officer hiring process | News | tribdem.com
Broadway Star Returns to Hometown (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
‘Born and bred’: Broadway star returns to city to perform with Johnstown
Symphony Orchestra | News | tribdem.com
Johnstown Fashion Week (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)
On the runway | Johnstown Fashion Week to bring latest styles, trends to region
| Features | tribdem.com
Grand Ballroom Opens In Windber (WJAC-TV)
https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-grand-ballroom-officially-opens-in-windber-borough#
Gob Festival Draws Crowd (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)
‘Community comes out’: Gob lovers flock to Johnstown Galleria for traditional
treats | News | tribdem.com
Chip Minemyer Elevated to Publisher of Tribune Democrat (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Tribune-Democrat editor Minemyer named publisher in Johnstown, Cumberland |
Local News | tribdem.com
Johnstown Galleria Welcomes New Businesses (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Johnstown Galleria’s new direction is launching business owners to success –
Startup Alleghenies
58 Artists Featured in New Exhibit (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
‘Top-tier work’ | Museum’s ‘Biennial 2023’ exhibition features art by 58 artists
| Features | tribdem.com
Black Culture Event Celebrates Local Leaders (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Black History Month | ‘Uplifting and enlightening’: Heart & Soul event to
celebrate Black culture | Local News | tribdem.com
Bridal Showcase Draws Big Crowd (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
‘A lot of options’ for weddings: Bridal showcase draws big crowd – grooms, too |
News | tribdem.com
MLK Speaker Encourages People to Get Involved (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Speaker at Johnstown’s MLK event: ‘Each of us has a part to play’ | News |
tribdem.com
Johnstown Native Appointed Dean in UK (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
In the Spotlight | Johnstown native appointed dean at United Kingdom university
| News | tribdem.com
Nature Photography on Display at Gallery on Gazebo (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Photographer ‘showing God’s nature’ through wildlife shots on display at Gallery
on Gazebo | News | tribdem.com
Trout Unlimited Holds Fly-Tying Classes (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Outdoors | Trout Unlimited fly-tying classes begin Saturday | Entertainment |
tribdem.com
Classic Albums to Come to Life at State Theater (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Local musicians will bring classic albums to life at State Theater of Johnstown
| News | tribdem.com
Last Lights Ceremony Closes Holiday Season with Magical Display
(Johnstown Tribune Democrat)
‘Magical’ Last Lights ceremony closes holiday season in Johnstown | Local News |
tribdem.com
Arcadia Theater Introduces New Lineup (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
That’s entertainment | Arcadia Theater’s new season will feature a diverse
lineup | Features | tribdem.com
UPJ Wrestling Standout Gives Back to Alma Mater (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Former Pitt-Johnstown wrestler gives back to alma mater | News | tribdem.com
Music Festival Celebrates Groundhog Day (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
Music festival to celebrate all things groundhog | Entertainment | tribdem.com
Old World Technique Brightens Up Cambria City Church (Johnstown
Tribune Democrat)
‘Labor of love’: Painters use ‘old-world’ techniques to brighten up Cambria City
church | News | tribdem.com
Student Art featured in Exhibit (Johnstown Tribune
Democrat)
Student-created art | Regional museums to showcase ‘Artists of the 21st Century’
| Features | tribdem.com
Wedding Gift Makes National Headlines (WJAC-TV)
‘A gift from heaven:’ local family reunited with heirloom in time for daughter’s
wedding | WJAC (wjactv.com)