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EBENSBURG After an abbreviated ceremony was held last year, the fifth-annual Cambria County Hero Hike returns at Ghost Town Trail next weekend.
The hike, which will take place as part of Armed Forces Day ceremonies on May 15, will honor active military personnel.
“Armed Forces Day is one of the more overlooked holidays,” said Cambria County Director of Veteran Services Zackary Portser. “Everybody knows about Veterans Day or Memorial Day. Armed Forces Day is celebrating those who are serving currently in uniform, wherever they are at.”
COVID-19 limited the event last year, officials said, with no ceremony and the hike spread out over one week.
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BLANDBURG Cambria County will be in search of a new director of human resources following the resignation of Bryan Beppler.
Beppler, 48, is leaving the county after working 15 years in the human resources department.
Beppler, a Johnstown resident, accepted a position with Richland Township as its executive director.
His resignation, effective May 1, was accepted by the Cambria County commissioners Wednesday during their regular meeting, which was held at the Reade Township Fire Station.
“Bryan has demonstrated professionalism and provided expertise on many issues,” Cambria County President Commissioner Tom Chernisky said in a statement. “It is important to note that Bryan has been a team player with the commissioners, department heads and employees of Cambria County. The commissioners wish Bryan all the best with his future endeavors.”