Nancy Coleman wrote this piece on Johnstown’s third No Kings rally on March 28. I was unable to attend. Several hundred like-minded people from Johnstown and surrounding areas assembled once again at Johnstown’s Haynes and Bedford streets Saturday, March 28, for the third No Kings Day demonstration organized by indivisible. The graveled area under theContinue reading “Johnstown’s Third No Kings Day was a Smash”
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Paul Ricci and the Epstein Files
The Epstein files are like our generation’s Pentagon Papers. One can go to the Department of Justice’s website to query the files. Donald Trump’s name appears in 1,747 documents in the database. Jon Stewart, in the video above, explained how his name appears in the files. Out of curiosity I entered the name Paul RicciContinue reading “Paul Ricci and the Epstein Files”
Anti-Ice Protest in Johnstown
Larry Blalock covered an anti-ICE protest in Johnstown Saturday, Jan. 10, in front of State Rep. Jim Rigby’s office on Ferndale Avenue. Nearly 40 demonstrators carried signs in a hastily-scheduled rally to take a strong stand against a murder committed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Renee Nicole Good, 37, of Minneapolis wasContinue reading “Anti-Ice Protest in Johnstown “
Venezuela in Turmoil: Trump’s Move Sparks Debate at Johnstown Rally
A rally in Johnstown, PA, on January 3, 2026, turned explosive as protesters voiced concerns over President Donald Trump’s handling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Maduro, accused of leading a cartel and collaborating with FARC, was flown to New York to face U.S. charges. While some Venezuelans celebrate, others worry about Trump’s intentions, especiallyContinue reading “Venezuela in Turmoil: Trump’s Move Sparks Debate at Johnstown Rally”
5.7% of Greater Johnstown Students are Homeless
This holiday season (and every other season) it is important to remember those less fortunate. Accordingly, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania produced the map above. It shows all of the school districts in the state. The districts highlighted in green have rates of student homelessness that are higher than the state rate of 1.89% forContinue reading “5.7% of Greater Johnstown Students are Homeless”
The Write-ins and the Johnstown Mayoral Election
Much has been made of the recent elections in Pennsylvania New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California. Locally we had a hotly contested race for mayor and city council of Johnstown. The race was between Democratic Councilwoman Sylvia King, Republican John DeBartola and write-in Republican Councilman Chuck Arnone. This post will look at the influenceContinue reading “The Write-ins and the Johnstown Mayoral Election”
GJSD School Board Candidate Shannon Burch Errett
Today I interviewed Shannon Burch Errett. She is a GJSD school board candidate. Burch Errett is running as a write in candidate. GJSD stands for Greater Johnstown School District. We spoke for 17 minutes. In the most recent estimates from the Census Bureau, GJSD had the 5th highest poverty rate in Pennsylvania in 2023 atContinue reading “GJSD School Board Candidate Shannon Burch Errett”
A Night of Reflection: Observing the Charlie Kirk Vigil in Johnstown
Sometimes we go into rooms that feel foreign—not to judge, but to listen. To document. To hold truth gently in the tension. On October 14, 2025, I was observing the Charlie Kirk Vigil in Johnstown at the Pasquerilla Center. The room held about 80 people — many dressed in red “Freedom” T-shirts as statements ofContinue reading “A Night of Reflection: Observing the Charlie Kirk Vigil in Johnstown”
No Kings Rally Part 2
Yesterdays No Kings Rally Part 2 had an amazing turnout. Between 300 and 500 people turned out to voice their frustration with the Trump administration. The video I took of the event can be seen below. People came to the rally from as far away as Bedford, PA. Some were afraid to be interviewed. TheContinue reading “No Kings Rally Part 2”
Johnstown Democratic Candidate Forum
On Saturday Reverend Sylvia King held a Johnstown Democratic Candidate forum at her church in Kernville. On the panel were herself who is running for mayor and city council candidates Jasmine LaRue, Lorraine Taylor and Taylor Clark. Below is the video I took of the panel. This year both Democrats and Republicans are running aContinue reading “Johnstown Democratic Candidate Forum”