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[email protected] JOHNSTOWN The Common Council took action Monday night to free up the vehicular area around the Knox Building, which is again housing city students. The building used to be known as Knox Junior High School, but was simply turned into a largely administrative building at the start of this school year. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Johnstown School District has now shifted fifth and sixth grade students from Warren Street Elementary School to the building and there is a worry about parking and public vehicular traffic access to the South Perry Street building. Following a public hearing, the council Monday night at City Hall adopted an ordinance/local law to amend the city Code of Ordinances. Effective immediately, there is “No Parking Any Time” on the east side of South Perry Street – from the intersection of First Avenue to the intersection of Fourth Avenue. ....
[email protected] New Johnstown 3rd Ward Councilwoman Amy Praught, center, is sworn in by Johnstown Mayor Vern Jackson, right, at the council s organizational meeting in January 2020 at City Hall. At left is her husband, John Praught. (The Leader-Herald/Michael Anich) JOHNSTOWN Republican 3rd Ward Councilwoman Amy Praught said Monday night she is seeking the highest office in the city. “I am going to run for mayor for 2022,” Praught stated. Praught made the announcement at the Common Council business meeting Monday night at City Hall. “We wish you all the best,” said fellow 4th Ward Councilman Max Spritzer. Praught is currently the only Republican Party member running for mayor. Current Mayor Vern Jackson, also a Republican, previously announced he is not seeking a new four-year term. ....