Johnstown Magazine

09/15/2026

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We recently had the opportunity to take part in a photo shoot for an upcoming education feature in Johnstown Magazine—and we’re excited to share a few behind-the-scenes photos!🎬

At JWF, we believe a great workplace is about more than just a career. It’s a place where people can learn, grow, build skills, and discover what they’re capable of. In fact, we like to think of JWF as more than a great place to work—it’s a great place for our employees to further their education.

From learning on the job and developing new skills to gaining real-world experience alongside an incredible team, every day brings an opportunity to grow. We’re proud to be part of the Johnstown community and can’t wait to see JWF featured in Johnstown Magazine!🎥

09/11/2026

‘A BLUE SKY TURNED BLACK’
Story by David Sutor
Photos by John Rucosky

Two buildings, located a few minutes’ walk from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, stand as tributes to
the men and women who responded to the
tragedy.

FDNY Ten House was the closest fire station to the World Trade Center. Engine Co. 10 and Ladder Co. 10 responded immediately.

Five of the station’s active firefighters – Gregg Atlas, Paul Pansini, Stephen Harrell, Sean Tallon and Jeffrey Olsen – died on September 11, as did James Corrigan, who had retired from Ten House and was
employed at the WTC.

The FDNY Memorial Wall, a 56-foot bronze bas-relief sculpture on the exterior of the building, pays tribute to all FDNY 9/11 casualties.

“For the firefighters of the Ten House, September 11 was the day a blue sky turned black and bodies rained from the sky,” as told at fdnytenhouse.com.

Nearby the station is O’Hara’s Restaurant and Pub. It was heavily damaged on September 11, but survived.

Today, it is a popular destination that welcomes firefighters, police officers, military personnel, EMS and dignitaries from across the world. Thousands of patches from first responder organizations cover the walls and ceiling.

“It’s actually a special feeling,” Michael Keane, the pub’s owner says. “We were here before 9/11, just the mix of everybody.

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09/07/2026

'CAPTURES THEIR HEART AND SOUL'
National Park Rangers greet visitors with the story of Flight 93's passengers and crew

By Joshua Byers
Photos by John Rucosky

Preservation and care of a National Park Service site is no easy task. For the rangers and staff of the Flight 93 National Memorial, that responsibility is carried dutifully as they share the story of the bravery and heroism displayed by the passengers and crew on September 11, 2001.

"We try to strike the balance between the solemnity and the respect of a place such as this," says Adam Shaffer, the Flight 93 site's chief of interpretation, education and visitor services.

The weight of the site – a Wall of Names for the 40 passengers and crew, the September 11, 2001, timestamps on a granite walkway representing United Airlines Flight 93's path, the Visitor Center's abundant artifacts and the boulder marking the impact zone – is always present for those responsible for the memorial.

Despite that, their duty to honor and maintain the heroism of the 40 rises above all else, Shaffer says.

National Park Service rangers are easily recognizable with their iconic broad-brimmed flat hats, grey and green uniforms and zeal for assisting visitors to public lands.

The same goes for those who staff the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County.

People from around the world make the pilgrimage to the site near Shanksville each year to explore the memorial designed by Paul Murdoch Architects and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.

When they do, the first people they approach for information and help are the rangers.

"A huge part of what we do is orienting a person of where they are and why it's important," Shaffer says.

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09/03/2026

We are working on something BIG! The BIGGEST issue yet! And we need your help - send us pictures of your best Big Boy train when it came through🚂. Your biggest sandwich 🥪. How about that TV 📺… think you have the best set up? Prove it! How about record-setting or ideas? Only the best here! Let’s see who makes it into this edition 🔥👏⭐️🏆

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08/31/2026

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08/26/2026

🩷There is still time to submit your photo to our October Breast Cancer Awareness issue! 🩷

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08/22/2026

Miller Moments highlighted several young people doing great things - professional photographers like Liz and Denny bring to life our stories. Grab your issue today! 📸

"Know that you are a child of the universe."

☕️ The perfect tea quote to start my morning while flipping through the latest edition of Johnstown Magazine! 📖

If you haven't picked up a copy yet, definitely grab one to read all about the amazing locals featured in their "35 and Under" issue. While you're turning the pages, see if you can spot the photos captured by Miller Moments! We are so honored to be a part of this. 📸✨

08/19/2026

Kirsten Reed graciously spoke to us at our first ever Johnstown Magazine 35 Under 35 mixer about her nomination. Pick up your copy today and read about Kirsten and all of the other amazing young people in our community!

08/19/2026

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