Our area's world record pumpkin has hit the road, for the big time in the Big Apple. The eleven hundred pound pumpkin grown by Gerry and Larry Checkon of Spangler, Cambria County was loaded onto a truck, headed for New York City Wednesday. The Checkons and their prized pumpkin will be guests on Friday's Late Show with David Letterman. A State Police Fire Marshall is trying to determine the cause of a house fire in Johnstown Wednesday. The two-story home on Vaughn Street in the Coopersdale section was destroyed by the flames.
Investigators say the fire is suspicious.
The house has been vacant for the past two years. Students from the area showed up to pledge their willingness to stay drug free. Some local businesses were also encouraged to proclaim their drug free attitude in writing. Everyone showed their support by wearing red ribbons. Construction of the new 13th street pedestrian crossover is complete.