Cambria County, PA — Thursday, September 7, is the 100 year anniversary of what the president and C.E.O. of Johnstown Area Heritage Association, Patty Carnevali, says was a quote “...terribly egregious act by the former mayor of Johnstown.” The mayor being Joseph Cauffiel.
“In which folks that were Mexican, and black descent who lived here for less than seven years, were banished,” says Carnevali.
Historians say this was because of a man named Robert Young, who just so happened to be black. Read More...
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The rain didn't stop Makensey Bechel, a senior at Portage Area High School, from walking in the rain.
"I have my umbrella with me in case it rains," she told 6 News.
It was for the Autism Walk & Resource Fair hosted by L&I's Hiram G. Andrews Center in Upper Yoder Township.
Organizers say students on the autism spectrum were made aware of post-secondary education and employment opportunities. Read More...
FRESNO, Calif. (KMPH) — The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno says the diocese plans to file for bankruptcy in a matter of months.
That's following what it calls a "surge" in clergy sexual abuse claims.
The California sexual abuse and Cover-up Accountability Act helped bring the number of credible accusations within the Diocese of Fresno to 154 cases, dating back decades.
It's important to clarify that none of the claims involve people currently serving in the diocese. Read More...
