Originally published in the Johnstown Independent Sunday July 12, 2015 7:35 PMJohnstown officials said they are still waiting for CenturyLink to move its utility lines out of the way on Concord Road.Johnstown Village Manager Jim Lenner said CenturyLink -- a company that provides internet, telephone and TV services -- was notified about the Concord Road construction in February,… Continue reading Village officials say CenturyLink causing delays
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Apeks Supercritical grand opening is Friday in its new location
Originally published in the Johnstown IndependentSunday July 12, 2015 7:41 PMApeks Supercritical will have its grand opening ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, July 17 at their new facility at 150 Commerce Blvd. in Johnstown.Apeks Supercritical is a multimillion-dollar manufacturing company that has been based in Johnstown since 2001.The company broke ground on this new 65,000-square-foot facility Nov.… Continue reading Apeks Supercritical grand opening is Friday in its new location
Nuttle is sworn-in as new part-time police officer
Originally printed in Johnstown's ThisWeekNewsSunday July 12, 2015 7:28 PMAlex Nuttle was sworn-in as Johnstown's new part-time police officer by Village Mayor Sean Staneart at the Johnstown Village Council meeting Tuesday, July 7.Nuttle previously worked in Utica, where he served as an auxiliary police officer, since March.He graduated from Westerville Central High School in 2009, completed… Continue reading Nuttle is sworn-in as new part-time police officer
Warm weather prompts more calls to police
View it also online at ThisWeekNews.comSunday July 5, 2015 5:50 PMAs the summer heats up, so does the number of fights and domestic-violence incidents reported to Johnstown police.Within the past two weeks, the department received nine reports of fights.From January through May this year, police records show five assault charges were filed, compared to 10… Continue reading Warm weather prompts more calls to police
Village water-use audit numbers being compiled
Read it on ThisWeekNews.comThe Johnstown village water and sewer department conducted an extensive water-use audit recently and presented those findings to Village Council at the regular June 16 council meeting.According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average loss in any water system is 16 percent.The specific numbers for Johnstown are being revised after a clerical… Continue reading Village water-use audit numbers being compiled
Johnstown’s Firemen’s Festival
Read online story at ThisWeekNews.comFriday June 19, 2015 8:09 PMThe fun, food and festivities of summertime Fourth of July parades, come early to the village of Johnstown, with the annual Johnstown Fireman's Festival.The festival will begin Wednesday, June 24, and run through Saturday, June 27.The parade is scheduled to step off at noon, Saturday, rain… Continue reading Johnstown’s Firemen’s Festival
Delay in moving utility lines holds up Concord project
See original hereFriday June 19, 2015 2:50 PMRepairs to Concord Road could be delayed up to six weeks because of delays with a utility company moving service lines and poles, according to Johnstown Village Manager Jim Lenner in his report to Village Council during its June 16 meeting.Lenner said Century Link -- a company that provides internet,… Continue reading Delay in moving utility lines holds up Concord project
Village officials says water shutoffs expensive, preventable
See this on ThisWeekNews.comBy DEBBIE GILLUMSunday May 31, 2015 2:15 PMJohnstown Village officials said they have seen a recent increase in nonpayment of water service bills which are costly to the village.They also said they believe the service shutoffs are preventable.Village Service Director Jack Liggett said three village employees were required to shut off water services for… Continue reading Village officials says water shutoffs expensive, preventable
Johnstown council eliminates tax credit
Friday April 24, 2015 6:11 PMJohnstown Village Council on April 21 voted 4-1 to repeal the income-tax credit for most of its residents.Johnstown's tax rate is 1 percent for all residents who live and work in Johnstown. The rate is 0.5 percent for residents who work in and pay taxes to another municipality, according to… Continue reading Johnstown council eliminates tax credit
Pedestrian bridge to cross Raccoon Creek along 62
By DEBBIE GILLUMMonday April 13, 2015 12:26 PMThe Johnstown Village Council on April 1 approved the construction of the Raccoon Creek pedestrian bridge.The bridge would run parallel to U.S. Route 62 over Raccoon Creek, near Whit's Frozen Custard, and would serve as the walkway in a heavy-traffic area. The project would include a bridge and… Continue reading Pedestrian bridge to cross Raccoon Creek along 62
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