Top Stories – November 2022

US Army Awards $1.4 Billion Contract to Kongsberg (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Kongsberg lands big Army contract for weapons systems, secures work in Johnstown | News | tribdem.com

JWF’s Bill Polacek Honored with Smart 50 Award by Smart Business Magazine (Somerset Daily American)

https://www.dailyamerican.com/story/business/2015/12/09/polacek-receives-smart-50-award/116314102/

Johnstown Receives $2 million for Main Street Project and More (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Johnstown awarded $2 million in state funding for Main Street project, train station | Local News | tribdem.com

Chamber Summit Highlights Progress Throughout the Region. (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

‘Alignment of the stars’: Chamber’s economic summit focuses on projects, future growth in Cambria County | Local News | tribdem.com

Ground Broken for Last Leg of the Path of the Flood Trail (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Ground broken for last leg of Path of the Flood Trail, all the way to dam ruins | Local News | tribdem.com

Bottle Works Receives $1.1 million for Improvements (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

‘An exciting time’: Bottle Works receives $1.1 million in grant funds for capital improvement projects | Local News | tribdem.com

Hospitals Partner for a New Orthopedic Center (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Hospital partnership produces new facility in Richland | News | tribdem.com

Airport Expansion Funded (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

https://www.tribdem.com/news/jackson-township-fire-station-expansion-airport-opportunity-zone-project-funded/article_b138438a-59fa-11ed-9a90-6b271b2665bc.html

Crowd Gathers for a Parade to Honor Area Veterans (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

PHOTO GALLERY | Rain can’t wash out Johnstown’s ‘wonderful’ Veterans Day Parade | News | tribdem.com

Somerset Trust Announces Plan for new Headquarters (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

‘Unique location’: Somerset Trust Co. plans to purchase Georgian Place for future headquarters | Local News | tribdem.com

Cambria County Library Undergoing Major Renovations (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/cambria-county-librarys-facade-getting-facelift/article_ee6705f0-64fb-11ed-9d7f-c7faa632df68.html

County Adopts Land Bank (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

https://www.tribdem.com/news/cambria-county-redevelopment-authority-adopts-land-bank-terms/article_8cdfc1cc-6123-11ed-870b-4b30f9fb4089.html

Johnstown Light Up Night Draws Big Crowd (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

PHOTO GALLERY | Families celebrate festive evening downtown as city lights up for Christmas | News | tribdem.com

CTC Honored for Hiring Veterans (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

https://www.tribdem.com/news/concurrent-technologies-corp-earns-praise-for-recruiting-hiring-veterans/article_5c60ae04-610e-11ed-880a-175d58b57d82.html

Bottle Works Receives $1.1 million for Capital Improvements (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

‘An exciting time’: Bottle Works receives $1.1 million in grant funds for capital improvement projects | Local News | tribdem.com

Potential STEM Collaboration Between Pittsburgh and Johnstown (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

https://www.tribdem.com/news/building-a-bridge-to-johnstown-pitt-reaches-out-to-upj-campus-for-stem-collaboration/article_432c0540-5bba-11ed-9cf0-5f820b0fd8f2.html

Cole Swindle Headlines Concert at 1^st SUMMIT Arena (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Country music singer/songwriter Cole Swindell in concert at 1st Summit Arena | Entertainment | tribdem.com

80 Hit the trail for Morley’s Run (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Morley’s Run returns with nearly 80 competitors | News | tribdem.com

Area Nonprofits Promote Wellness Through Art (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Area nonprofits receive funds to promote wellness through art | News | tribdem.com

Area Woman Leading Fashion Industry in Johnstown (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

https://www.tribdem.com/news/camillya-taylor-taking-johnstown-fashion-to-the-future-and-beyond/article_abd34bb0-6a76-11ed-b160-f796297a2cee.html

Steeler Hall of Famer Attends Tomahawk Game (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Bus stops here: Steelers Hall of Fame RB Bettis to appear at Tomahawks home game | Sports | tribdem.com

Pop Up Farmer’s Market Hopes O Improve Children’s Nutrition (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Pop-up farmers’ market aims to improve children’s nutrition and life skills | News | tribdem.com

Area STEM Club Wins Pittsburgh Competition (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Northern Cambria STEM club wins Powering Pittsburgh competition | News | tribdem.com

Local Company Offers Job Program for Students (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

‘You don’t have to leave’: Forest Hills students get look at local jobs with GapVax | News | tribdem.com

Local Students Taken On a STEM Field Trip (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

FCYFA students reflect on trip to Pittsburgh for STEM tours | News | tribdem.com

Holiday Classic the Nutcracker Performed in Johnstown (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Holiday classic | Johnstown Concert Ballet to present ‘The Nutcracker’ | Local News | tribdem.com

Small Business Saturday a Hit with Local Shoppers (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Small Business Saturday a hit with local shoppers | News | tribdem.com

Community Foundation Awards $314-thousand in Mini Grants (Johnstown Tribune Democrat)

Community Foundation awards $314K in mini-grants | News | tribdem.com