JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Johnstown fire Capt. Ray Penatzer has been a city firefighter for 19 years. He grew up in Summerhill Borough, which today boasts a population of fewer than 400 people. That’s where he learned about the fire service. “Growing up in Summerhill before the days of cellphones and stuff like that, it was […]
Portugal boss Roberto Martinez saluted captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring quality after watching him send the nation into Euro 2024 with two stunning goals against the Republic of Ireland. The 39-year-old, who was winning his 207th senior cap in Aveiro, struck after 50 and 60 minutes following Joao Felix’s first-half opener to ensure the Euro 2016 […]
The Lorraine W. Frank Office of National Scholarships Advisement (ONSA) recently announced that Arizona State University student Ethan Tacheene has been awarded the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, a major federal fellowship for college sophomores and juniors who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. The scholarship provides up to […]
General Motors CEO Mary Barra says the storied automaker’s plan to turn its fleet 100% electric will now play out “over decades.” In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Barra clarified the company’s previously stated intention to eventually phase out gas-powered cars. “I wouldn’t say we’re recommitting,” Barra said of the company’s pledge, first announced […]
May 31—ANDERSON — During two stints as publisher of The Herald Bulletin, Henry Bird took an active role in the community. Bird, 76, died last week in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he had lived. The family is planning a celebration of his life in his native Ireland next year. He first came to Anderson in 1992, […]
When Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) posted its first-quarter results, the issues that have plagued the company over the past year remained front and center. The biggest of these issues is the company’s negative gross margins and cash outflows. The stock was down over 60% over the past year before news that the company received a […]
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups on Thursday signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy. The content of the agreement was not made public […]
May 9—The big picture, Johnson County District Attorney Dale Hanna said, is to ensure that all parties involved continue to work together for the benefit of child victims and their affected family members. “To work together to do all we can to reduce the trauma to these children who have already been traumatized,” Hanna said. […]
Licking Heights Local Schools’ South Elementary has once again received a Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW). This is the second time South has received a Purple Star designation. Purple Star designations are monitored and administered by ODEW’s Purple Star Advisory Board, which includes educational experts and stakeholders passionate […]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Education matters in the Natural State and Friday the state capitol recognized aspiring teachers from across the state in a signing commitment to education. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, along with other officials, were on hand to encourage teachers to sign the pledge which demonstrates a commitment to the students of Arkansas, […]
Nearly every major Democrat in Maryland is lining up behind Angela Alsobrooks’ attempt to make history, calling on voters to help the Prince George’s County executive become the state’s first senator of color. Rep. David Trone, her primary opponent, has a very different pitch to voters — and to his own party: He’s rich, and […]
A senior Qatari official has urged both Israel and Hamas to show “more commitment and more seriousness” in ceasefire negotiations, as pressure builds on both sides to move towards a deal that would set Israeli hostages free and bring potential respite after almost seven months of war in Gaza. It came as Israel still promises […]