radioNovo News for Johnstown: July 24, 2026

RNN JOHNSTOWN 07/24/26          CAMBRIA COUNTY'S 2025 FINANCIAL AUDIT SHOWS SIGNS OF RECOVERY, INCLUDING A FULLY FUNDED PENSION PLAN AND REDUCED LONG-TERM LIABILITIES. AUDITORS ISSUED A CLEAN REPORT, THOUGH AN OPERATING DEFICIT AND LONG-TERM DEBT REMAIN KEY CONCERNS. WHILE BOARD LEADERSHIP SAYS THE COUNTY IS HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION, OPPOSING COMMISSIONERS ARGUE MORE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT IS STILL URGENTLY NEEDED.          THE SOMERSET COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS MODERNIZING ITS LONGTIME LEADERSHIP SOMERSET COUNTY PROGRAM TO BETTER ALIGN WITH EVOLVING WORKFORCE NEEDS. UPDATES TO THE EIGHT-MONTH INITIATIVE INCLUDE HIRING A PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FACILITATOR AND INTRODUCING AN EXPANDED CURRICULUM.           LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ARE INVITED TO A FREE INFORMATIONAL BREAKFAST ON AUGUST 12TH AT THE SOMERSET COUNTRY CLUB TO LEARN MORE.