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Welcome, Gold Wing riders | Enjoy our region and come back soon
Another economic boost for the Greater Johnstown community arrives today aboard motorcycles.
Roots growing deeper for two firms
Kongsberg Defense and PBS Coals Corp. had great economic news for our region last week, with the bottom lines tied to more jobs.
READERS' FORUM 8/21 | Real issue is globalists vs. preservationists
American patriots have a viable alternative via the Constitution Party’s ticket to those whom I believe are the Council on Foreign Relations’ cherry-picked candidates – John McCain and Barack Obama.
Courting consolidation | Municipal leaders willing to talk merger
We wholeheartedly endorse plans by officials in Central City Borough and Shade Township to study the feasibility of merging the local governments.
It’s not the buildings that educate students
Central Cambria School District has missed the premise for educating its children. The most influential person in the education system is the teacher.
READERS' FORUM 8/20 | Vocal veterans have been called to duty
America is a land where its people believe in freedom so greatly that they shed their blood proudly – not only for their country but for any people in the world who desire it.
Agency unafraid of fundraising | Somerset aging group braces for shortfall
We admire the grit of the folks at Somerset County Area Agency on Aging. But then again, they probably have no choice but to take strong and unusual measures.
READERS' FORUM 8/19 | Fill Point for AAABA championship game
It’s a shame that Point Stadium was not full for the AAABA tournament championship game.
Just wondering
Fessing up to indiscretions | Hoping all candidates run clean campaigns
State House candidate Frank Burns made a wise decision last week. He went public in response to what he said were politically motivated rumors and released details on what he described as two “minor incidents” involving himself and the law.
What’s missing from back-to-school list
As American students prepare to head back to school, parents should prepare for the imminent advertising blitz.
READERS' FORUM 8/18 | Obama’s negative traits
Funding projects with our money
Gov. Ed Rendell played Santa Claus last week – traveling across Pennsylvania and distributing gifts to all the good little projects and organizations.
Olympic blog makes for great reading
It’s impossible not to root for Sam Sacksen. I hope you’ve been reading the Somerset native’s “Olympics Insider” blogs/columns in The Tribune-Democrat and online at www.tribdem.com.
The qualities of a great president
Very soon you will have the opportunity of casting your vote for the next president. What kind of president do you want?
Dustoff 571 lands in Richland
I had passed by the building several times without thinking much about it. The clinic is housed in a unusual-looking hunting lodge built for Saddam Hussein’s guests.
READERS FORUM 8/17 | Local group makes impression at zoo
Recently, my family and I joined a large group of neighbors at the Pittsburgh Zoo. We had a wonderful time. Let me compare this experience with other visits we have made to the zoo in the past.
Laurels and barbs
Laurel: It’s happening more and more in our region. Neighboring municipalities and school districts are sharing services and making joint purchases, saving large sums of tax dollars.
READERS' FORUM 8/16 | An argument McCain can’t win
Apparently, John McCain wants to make the election a referendum on which candidate has the better judgment as potential commander in chief, and his argument rests on his contention that the decision to send tens of thousands of troops into Baghdad last year – “the surge” – was the right one, and that Barack Obama’s opposition to the surge was the wrong one.

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Sports

• Another franchise changes sponsors
• Flash football team primed for season
• Olympics insider blog: Sam gives ride of his life, finishes 18th overall
• Shubik signs to play in Germany
• Hilltop's win in Anderson opens scholastic season

Features

• Creations with universal appeal | Display to feature local man's art
• Vote for Johnstown’s all-time favorite classic rock song
• Hassle-free art auction | Annual affair helps reduce St. John's debt
• Big wheels | Mopar club will sponsor cruise-in around Central Park
• Mom/daughter exhibit shows world through art

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• Richland festival has ‘overwhelming positive impact’
• Cleveland vs. Johnstown Audio Slideshow
• AAABA Opens
• 100th Annual Somerset Firemen's Convention
• Feeding the flock: St. Rochus' annual festival could be its last

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