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First time without local representation in decades
Daily American Staff WriterIt is truly the end of an era. U.S. Rep. Mark Critz's office in Johnstown is closed and in eight days — for the first time in nearly 50 years — the congressman representing the 12th Congressional District will not be from the Johnstown...Tags: Edward G. Rendell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Barack Obama, Elections
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A fitting tribute
The legacy of a man known for helping those who served in the military will be preserved in the naming of a cancer center. The late Congressman, U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha, a Democrat from Johnstown, had a reputation of working with those in the...Tags: Medical Research, Defense, Hospitals and Clinics, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Windber Research Institute celebrates milestone
Daily American Staff WriterThe 50,000 breast cancer tissue samples stored at the Windber Research Institute are precious, Col. Craig Shriver, director of the Clinical Breast Care Project at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Windber Research Institute said Tuesday....Tags: Annapolis, Science and Technology, Medical Research, Breast Cancer, Research
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Windber Research Institute acquires 50,000th tissue sample
Daily American Staff WriterWindber Research Institute will celebrate the placement of the 50,000th specimen into its tissue sample bank with a ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday. "This comes on the heels of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed dedication," president and...Tags: Science and Technology, Medical Research, Research
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Walter Reed cancer center named after Murtha
Daily American Staff WriterDuring his tenure in Congress, John P. Murtha fought to improve health care for military personnel and their families. On Monday his efforts will be immortalized with the naming of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at the Walter Reed National...Tags: Mammogram, Science and Technology, Mark Critz, Human Interest, Prostate Cancer
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Around the Town, November 14, 2012
Windber Hotel, 502 15th St., Windber, Octane, Saturday, Nov. 17; Pivot, Wednesday, Nov. 21; Bird House, Friday, Nov. 23; The Chi, Saturday, Nov. 24; Grip, Friday, Nov. 30. Yesterday's Party, Ebensburg, Locked & Loaded, Saturday, Nov. 17; Pistol Peg and...
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Somerset County Where to Go for Aug. 9
Bluegrass Festival The Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival is Aug. 18-19 at Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset. Bluegrass music, re-enactor village, vendors and more. Free. 814-445-7725. friendsoflhsp.org. Antique show The 42nd annual Somerset Antique Show...Tags: Auction Service, Petroleum Industry, Blues (genre), Missing Persons, Tom Cruise
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Organizers tout benefits of Johnstown Showcase for Commerce
Daily American Staff WriterEvent coordinators are touting the benefits of the 22nd annual Johnstown Showcase for Commerce despite a dwindling number of exhibitors and attendees. One-hundred and eight exhibitors are registered for the event, which runs Tuesday through Thursday....Tags: Entertainment, Mark Critz, Manufacturing and Engineering, Wars and Interventions, Defense Equipment
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Time for new districts
In the next weeks, each state’s government will be learning from Washington the detailed results of the 2010 census and will be required to adjust the boundaries of congressional districts. In most states there are few constraints on what the...Tags: Iowa, Florida, 2010 Census, California, Ohio
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Business Hall of fame honors Murtha
Organizers of the 20th annual Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Business Hall of Fame announced Feb. 1 that the late John P. Murtha will be this year’s sole inductee.
“We are humbled and proud to announce today our late Congressman John P....Tags: Clubs and Associations, Metal and Mineral, Ceremonies, Lifestyle and Leisure, Human Interest
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PEOs to discuss opportunities at Showcase for Commerce
Expectations for this year's Showcase for Commerce remain high despite a sluggish economy being blamed for a fewer number of businesses attending the expo, to be held in Johnstown June 6-8.
As of last week, Johnstown Area Regional Industries president...Tags: Corporate Officers, Science and Technology, Human Interest, Sales, Business
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Wednesday Morning Coffee: The Good Ship Murtha.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekGood Morning, Fellow Seekers. We begin this morning with the news that the Navy has decided to move ahead with plans to name a new warship after the late U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha of Johnstown, despite protests that the......
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