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Jacobson to speak Rolf Jacobson, a well-known Lutheran theologian, author and podcaster, will deliver a series of lectures this weekend, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 Arch St., Cumberland, Md. The theme of the weekend is “Wrestling with God: From Lament to ...

Leo blasts ‘tyrants’ in message

BAMENDA, Cameroon — Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace Thursday in the epicenter of a separatist conflict in central Africa considered one of the world’s most neglected crises. Leo traveled ...

Providing comfort

The Keystone Regional Fire Rescue Department recently accepted teddy bears at the Cresson Station from the Saint Francis University Criminal Justice Club and Mark Buckwalter of the Saint Francis University Criminal Justice Department. Shown are (from left): Eric Hott from the KRFRD; Mark ...

Bunny Blitz winners announced

The 19th Annual Bunny Blitz 5K Trail Run & Walk was held April 4 at the Harpster family property in Spruce Creek. Overall female race winner was Norah Harpster in a time of 23:17. Overall male winner was Paul Wright in a time of 19:05, one of the fastest blitzes in race history. The ...

ACRP marks 37 years with free family fun

ACRP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental and behavioral health of children, adolescents, adults and families, will celebrate its 37th anniversary with a free, family-friendly community event from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Play Center, 917 Chestnut St., Johnstown. For 37 years, ACRP has provided an array of services across Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Indiana, Somerset and West­moreland counties. Programs are designed to support individuals, improve family interaction and promote emotional well-being. This celebration marks ACRP’s commitment to ...

The Center for Population Health and the United Way of the Southern Alleghenies will host a community Baby Shower from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA, 100 Haynes St., Johnstown. The event is geared toward pregnant people and parents with children up to 12 months old. “Community baby showers are a great way to share essential maternal and baby resource information to expecting parents and provide a supportive community for individuals who may not necessarily have one,” said CPH Executive Director Jeannine McMillan. There will be ...