Johnstown, Pa — While some students graduate high school and jump right into college - others take something called a 'gap year'.
6 News spoke with recent high school grads currently pursuing a gap year.
The students say they are aware taking a gap year is not very common in the U.S. but where they are from – its nothing out of the ordinary.
“I’m in Johnstown to do a gap year after high school,” said Daniel Schumacher, an intern at Highlands Health Clinic. Read More...
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — She's 32 years old, a mother of three and if all goes according to plan: an Olympic hopeful.
Johnstown native, Kristal Bodenschatz, is putting her leotard back on for one last shot at her dream to compete at the Olympics.
"I don't know how, I don't know how I get up every morning and work this hard," said Bodenschatz, catching her breath during her morning workout. Read More...
Johnstown, Pa — Even though Johnstown is no longer considered financially distressed, concerns remain about the city's public housing.
H.U.D officials and Johnstown leaders that spoke with 6 News remain optimistic this issue will improve through the full redevelopment of the city.
“There’s so many issues with Johnstown, not just affordable housing,” said Frank Janakovic, the Mayor of Johnstown.
And Janakovic is right. The city also faces public safety issues, depopulation and more. Read More...