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🌱 Why Johnstown officials shut down the planned Crabhouse Lounge on Strayer

Hey there, Johnstown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Johnstown officials shut down the planned Crabhouse Lounge on Strayer
  • Johnstown firefighters rescue ‘River’ the dog from Stoneycreek River wall
  • Could your Johnstown gas bill jump by double digits soon?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with variable cloudiness, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Johnstown Lounge Plans Derailed (fox8tv.com) — City officials in Johnstown quickly moved to halt a proposed Crabhouse Lounge that had been advertised on Facebook for Strayer Street in the West End, citing zoning and permitting concerns. After attention from the police chief, city manager, and mayor, the man behind the idea says the lounge is officially canceled and insists he only intended a seafood hangout, not adult entertainment.
   

2. Dog Rescued From Stoneycreek River (fox8tv.com) — Johnstown firefighters rescued a frightened dog from the Stoneycreek River on Thursday after finding her running along the river wall. Crews used ropes to reach her, and she escaped with only minor scratches. The dog, now nicknamed River, is headed to a local vet for a checkup while officials work to learn where she came from.
   

3. Cambria County Rep. speaks out over proposed gas rate increase (wtaj.com) — Johnstown residents could see higher gas bills after Peoples Natural Gas asked state regulators to approve a double-digit base-rate hike for homes and businesses. Cambria County Rep. Frank Burns is urging the Public Utility Commission to reject the plan, arguing many Johnstown-area residents, already in one of America’s poorest small cities, can’t absorb another major increase.
   

4. Caleb Burke overcomes injury in preparation of 2026 NFL draft (dailyamerican.com) — A Richland High School graduate from Johnstown is chasing his NFL dream after rehabbing a serious knee injury in time for a key Pro Day workout. He credits Johnstown’s blue-collar grit and his local upbringing for the toughness driving his draft push. Residents can follow his journey as he awaits a possible call from an NFL team later this month.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone see the Union Pacific train today in Johnstown.
    It’s commentating the 250 year anniversary of America. I saw you could take a 2 day excursion later this month. Any train enthusiast here.? (Nextdoor West End)
  • I highly recommend this guy !
    He did an excellent job helping us move—very careful, organized, and efficient. Everything was handled with care, and nothing was damaged. On top of… (Nextdoor Richland/Old Farm Ln)
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Johnstown. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service in Johnstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnstown here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Johnstown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Johnstown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.