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🌱 How will Johnstown’s new 2026 budget change city services?

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:

  • How will Johnstown’s new 2026 budget change city services?
  • Want to join Johnstown police? Here’s how and when to apply.
  • What firefighters found inside the West End Strayer Street house fire

Also on today's calendar: Smore’s Night! and 1 more event.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Johnstown? Post it to Johnstown photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, temps: high: 49, low: 33.
  • Friday: Windy; rain early, then snow, with a high of 39 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Johnstown City Council Releases Proposed 2026 Budget (fox8tv.com) — Johnstown residents can now review a proposed 2026 city budget that boosts overall spending by about $1 million, including major increases for demolition and new parking pay stations. The Johnstown Housing Authority’s payment for police services would rise to roughly $570,000. Council plans a special New Year’s Eve meeting at 5 p.m. to vote on the plan.
   

2. Attention - Certified Officers ! We are hiring (crimewatchpa.com) — Johnstown residents interested in law enforcement can now apply for full-time police officer positions with the Johnstown Police Department, with applications open through January 19, 2026. Physical, written, and oral testing will be held January 24 at Johnstown High School and the Public Safety Building, and applicants must meet age, education, and Act 120 certification requirements.
   

3. JFD: Dog killed in nighttime kitchen fire at West End home (wjactv.com) — Firefighters in Johnstown’s West End responded to a nighttime kitchen fire on Strayer Street where one dog died and another was rescued. No residents were home, and the blaze was contained to the kitchen. Investigators don’t suspect foul play, and officials are reminding locals that free smoke detectors are available through the American Red Cross.
   

4. Authority, JAC reach tentative deal for management of War Memorial (wtaj.com) — A new seven-year management deal could reshape how 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial and the Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown are run. County officials unanimously backed bringing in Youngstown-based JAC Management Group, replacing longtime operator Legends Global, though financial details haven’t been released yet. Leaders say they expect fresh energy and ideas for Johnstown’s key venues.
   

5. Mountain Cats Turned Aside by Bloomsburg in PSAC Crossover Contest (pittjohnstownathletics.com) — Pitt-Johnstown’s women’s basketball team fell 68-62 to Bloomsburg in a PSAC crossover game at the Sports Center in Johnstown, despite a strong second-half push. Liv West led the Mountain Cats with 17 points, while the team now looks to rebound in Saturday’s road matchup at East Stroudsburg.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnstown

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday December 18
  • Aaron Lewis
    1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial, 326 Napoleon St #1780, Johnstown
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Thursday December 18
  • HOLD fir Scott Tournet
    VOMA (Venue of Merging Arts) , 307 Chestnut St , Johnstown
    • Saturday December 20
  • Smore’s Night!
    Peoples Natural Gas Park , 90 Johns St , Johnstown
    6:00 pm
    • Sunday December 21
  • Holidayz on Ice Public Skate, Basket Raffles, & Ice Show
    1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial , 326 Napoleon St #1780 , Johnstown
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pennsylvania has taken a landmark step by redefining the legal status of pets.
    Under the new reform, animals are no longer treated as property. They are recognized as family members, valued for their emotional connection rather… (Nextdoor Lower Yoder)
  • Has anyone received a package with my name on it?
    It was supposed to be delivered on ash street. It’s a Walmart package. It’s a Christmas gift for my kid. Please lmk if you have. Appreciate it. (Nextdoor Hornerstown)
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation posted a job opening for Paint Supervisor - Level 3 in Johnstown. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Johnstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnstown here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Johnstown

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