radioNovo News for Johnstown: August 14, 2026

RNN JOHNSTOWN 08/14/26          RISING LIVING COSTS ARE PUSHING MORE SOMERSET COUNTY HOMEOWNERS TO THE BRINK OF LOSING THEIR PROPERTIES OVER UNPAID TAXES.          THE TAX CLAIM BUREAU REPORTS THAT THE NUMBER OF DELINQUENT PROPERTIES HAS NEARLY DOUBLED THIS YEAR, JUMPING TO OVER 670.  OFFICIALS ARE URGING STRUGGLING RESIDENTS TO MAKE A PAYMENT SOON, WARNING THAT HOMES WITH UNPAID TAXES FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS COULD BE SOLD AT A TAX UPSET SALE.             THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN IS TAKING BACK CONTROL OF THE BERKLEY HILLS GOLF COURSE, AFTER A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF CITY COUCIL WEDNESDAY.  THE CITY ASSUMES MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY STARTING OCTOBER 1ST, ENDING A DECADE-LONG RUN BY THE CURRENT OPERATOR, ROYAL BERKSHIRE.          CITY OFFICIALS SAY BRINGING THE COURSE UNDER LOCAL CONTROL WILL HELP THEM BETTER MAINTAIN THE ASSET AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY. PLANNING FOR NEXT SEASON'S MEMBERSHIPS AND LEAGUES IS ALREADY UNDERWAY.          PENN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS HOSTING A FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH IN THE AUXILLIARY GYM AT THE COLLEGE'S RICHLAND CAMPUS.  THE EVENT CONNECTS STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS WITH VITAL, LOCAL SERVICES LIKE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS, AND EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SEARCH RESOURCES.  THE RESOURCE FAIR RUNS FROM 10AM TO 1PM.