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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2021) Today, Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States, and Kamala Harris will become the first woman to serve as vice president.
At noon, a formal ceremony will mark the start of the new presidency. While key elements will remain steeped in tradition, many events won’t look like those of the past. Instead, they have been “reimagined” as the United States continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In This Together Cambria 11:03 pm
Our region is continuing to see a rise in COID-19 case numbers and deaths. Tuesday, cities across the country are remembering those lost their battle with COVID-19.
The group, “In This Together Cambria” hosted an event of remembrance in unity with others. The Stone Bridge in Johnstown was illuminated with candles to represent each life lost to COVID-19 in Cambria County. As of Tuesday, the Department of Health has reported 340 deaths in the county. Organizer, Ashlee Kiel says this is a chance for the community to mourn, safely.
“One of the hardest part of this time, which makes it a little bit different than other parts of history, is that we have not had an opportunity to grieve in the way we normally do. Big funerals have been out,” said Kiel. “We haven’t been able to be with our loved ones in the hospital. There has just been so much loss on top of the death that has occurred. We really want to acknowledge the famili