Johnstown to host PIAA wrestling championships through 2028

By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive

State champions in team wrestling and competitive spirit will be crowned in Johnstown for the next three years.

The PIAA announced 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial will host the championships for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. Championship venues for other winter sports were announced last year.

PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi said Johnstown was chosen over bids from Penn State Rec Hall to host team wrestling event and from the Erie Insurance Arena for spirit. L...

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Monessen council discusses police collaboration with county SWAT

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

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An incident that occurred earlier this year prompted police to request it. Monessen City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Thursday that would allow city police to participate in the ...