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Johnstown man killed in motorcycle crash in Derry Township
A 39-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, on Monday afternoon, the county coroner announced. Shawn Michael Pynos of Johnstown was driving alone on his Yamaha motorcycle west on Route 30 when he left the road and was ejected from his vehicle, Coroner Tim Carson said.
WINNER! Powerball Ticket Sold In Somerset Wins Big
It was a lucky Monday for a Powerball player in Somerset.A ticket sold in Somerset County matched four numbers plus the red Powerball in the drawing held on Monday, April 29, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Quick Mart in Somerset.The winning numbers were 11, 38, 47, 67, 69 and the red Power…
UPMC teaching lifesaving skills to Somerset community
SOMERSET ― UPMC Somerset, UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes, Somerset Single County Authority for Drug and Alcohol and the Somerset Area Ambulance Association are partnering to offer a free Minutes Matter training event. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the main...
Johnstown Girls Night Out
An annual Girls Night Out event was held this evening at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown to support Breast Cancer Awareness. The 16th annual Tonia Oechslin Girls Night Out held purse auctions, a basket raffle, and much more to raise funds that would be donated to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center in Windber.
Police: Windber man took $14k for projects, left house ‘unlivable’
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Windber contractor is accused of taking $14,000 for renovation projects and then failing to do the jobs. Jeremy Jedrzejey, 45, is accused of taking money from a woman in Cambria County to complete projects in her home, but then leaving multiple rooms in her home ‘unlivable,’ according to a […]
Local students help install thousands of flags at Somerset County's Patriot Park
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The second day of flag installation took place Monday at Patriot Park in Stoystown where neighboring schools volunteered in assisting the Park Foundation. Organizers say approximately 2,500 flags were installed on Saturday. The crew was tasked with installing the remaining flags Monday morning.
Two Johnstown Men Arrested On Drug Charges
Authorities in Cambria County say two men are behind bars following a months-long drug trafficking investigation in the city of Johnstown. Officials say the investigation began in February when authorities received an alleged tip of suspected drug activity at a residence along Solomon Street. Investigators say on Friday, April 26th,...
Who are the 2024 Somerset County breakout softball players?
Softball players across Somerset County are having breakout seasons in 2024, many of whom are only freshmen and sophomores. They are helping their teams to winning records and a push toward the postseason. Here is a look at the players racking up lofty numbers this season. None of these players...
Berlin Looking to Solve two Problems With one Solution
There is a proposal on the table for an additional parking lot that could help pay for the fire company's financial needs. The town could lease the property behind the fire company's headquarters, which would help generate the $150,000 still needed for capital costs.
Damaged section of Route 601 closed in Somerset County
HOLLSOPPLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – A section of State Route 601 – Penn Avenue near Hollsopple in Somerset County is closed. PennDOT announced that the road is closed from Veterans Street to the intersection of State Route 403 due to cracks on the surface of the road and damage to the shoulder. PennDOT believes the damage […]
Somerset Township home damaged by fire, Jackson Township residents slam school consolidation
A look at Tuesday’s headlines from our news partners at The Tribune-Democrat. (WTAJ) — A home in Somerset Township is damaged after a fire Sunday night. The fire was reported as fully involved when fire crews arrived at the 100 Block of Oxford Heights Road. Somerset Fire Department Safety Officer Dave Sube said responders at […]
Police have new a tool to catch drivers speeding in work zones. What to know
Drivers traveling through active work zones along some state highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike can expect to see more "Speed Limit Photo Enforced" signs, and choosing to disregard those signs may lead to hefty fines. On Dec. 14, the Work Zone Speed Safety Cameras (WZSSC) program was signed into law under Act 38...
Why is Shanksville Borough hosting a public event on Saturday at the community grove?
SHANKSVILLE ― A brief banner display is planned for Saturday afternoon to celebrate and recognize the community’s military men and women for their dedication and service to the nation. Since November, borough council members, several willing volunteers and residents of Shanksville Borough, Stonycreek Township, Indian Lake Borough and...
Windber church rebuilding begins after fire started by lightning strike
It was over a year and a half ago Windber Church of the Nazarene was lost, and officials with the church said they are hopeful and excited with the progress being made. August 2022 is when lightning struck the church along Graham Avenue in Windber, forcing their congregation that since the incident has been about 20 to attend other churches.
Prepare for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania until Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:37 a.m. on Wednesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton, Tioga, Union and Snyder counties. "The combination...
Construction projects to affect multiple roads in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A tentative schedule for a waterline replacement project in Bedford County has been released and multiple roads will see restrictions or closures. The construction began on Sunday, April 28, and will end on Thursday, May 2. Work will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the following areas: […]
Historical program, hike will explore former Laurel Mountain railroad line
Where hiking trails now welcome visitors to explore the slopes of Laurel Mountain, at the border of Westmoreland and Somerset counties, locomotives once pulled carloads of timber and quarried stone over the lofty ridge. Participants in a May 2 program organized by the Ligonier Valley Historical Society and the Forbes...
Familiar faces return to victory lane on opening night at Jennerstown Speedway
JENNERSTOWN — After nearly eight months without racing, the green flag dropped at Jennerstown Speedway on Saturday night to kickstart the 2024 season. The first checkered flag of the year belonged to Richard Meehleib Jr. in the Ron’s Collision Center Street Stocks. Meehleib Jr. started on the front row and quickly grabbed the lead from polesitter Harold Meyers. ...
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