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Staying Aware: Cambria-Somerset COVID-19 Task Force

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Sinclair’s local news teams and Staying Aware bring the health issues impacting millions of Americans to the forefront. Our short segments educate, inform, and raise awareness about health-related situations ranging from fighting cancer to seasonal affective disorder. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of health challenges is important. Staying Aware shines a spotlight on a different health concern each month, connecting viewers with the up-to-date information and resources they need. Read More...

Blockbusters in Alaska set to close; 1 store left in US

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska's last two Blockbuster video stores are calling it quits, leaving just one store open in the U.S. The stores in Anchorage and Fairbanks will close for rentals after Sunday night and reopen Tuesday for video liquidation sales through the end of August, said Kevin Daymude, general manager of Blockbuster Alaska. "It's going to be crazy," Daymude said of the temporary reopening. He said residents were sad when they heard the news and many people have been reminiscing about their Blockbuster memories. Read More...

Cambria County Commissioners approve wage increases for new C.Y.S hires

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — After months of pushing for higher wages, starting pay is increasing for newly hired Children and Youth Service workers in Cambria county. All three of the Cambria county Commissioners voted in favor of raising starting wages Thursday morning, in hopes it will attract more workers. Ashley Cullen-Bandzuh, a Cambria county case worker tells Channel 6, “We made progress and this is a great first step”. We first met Ashley Cullen-Bandzuh at the July Cambria county commissioners meeting, where county case workers called for higher wages as more than half of C. Read More...