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In search of the perfect prom dress: Which one is the right choice?
SOMERSET TWP. — The gowns stood out among the crowd, flowing pieces of material – blue, silver, green, red. Sequins dazzled in the light, hurting the eyes, how thrilling. The young men sheepishly exit the dressing room, their tuxes fitting across their shoulders and hanging just right at their hips, while mothers straighten their collars. The girls, not so sheepish, twirled in their gowns, smiling, laughing, poising. Mothers tug up on zippers and tie spaghetti straps that show just enough of their daughters' young backs to be enticing, but not enough to be suggestive.
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…
Nights of gowns, tuxes, and boutonnieres: When local high schools are having their proms
SOMERSET — Know when not to go to a local restaurant unless you are wearing a prom dress or a tux?. Most of the proms last several hours and begin in the early evening. The dates often end their elegant evening taking in a late night meal at a local restaurant.
Hyndman woman charged with assault, accused of throwing cell phone at young boy, PSP says
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Bedford County say a Hyndman woman is behind bars, accused of assaulting a young boy by throwing a cell phone at him. Troopers say on April 22nd, they were contact by CYS to investigate an alleged physical altercation between a 10-year-old boy and 33-year-old Kathryn Laber.
Man to serve up to 10 years in prison for robbery related to killing in Bucks
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. - A man was sentenced Wednesday for a robbery related to the June 2021 killing of Kevin Rosero in Richland Township, Bucks County. Joshua David Gamble, 20, of Somerset, New Jersey, was sentenced to five to 10 years in state prison, according to a news release from the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
Johnstown Landlord Association Meeting
Tonight’s Greater Johnstown Landlord Association meeting included District Justice Dave Bear as a guest speaker. He helped members understand current laws regarding landlords, their Tennants, and criminal activity on their properties. Another topic discussed was squatting, which is a trend growing nationally where homeowners are losing their property due...
2nd brother sentenced in botched robbery of $400 that left N.J. man dead
The second of two brothers involved in the robbery and brutal killing of a New Jersey man in Pennsylvania in 2021 was sentenced to prison Wednesday, authorities said. Joshua David Gamble, 20, of Somerset, was handed a 5 to 10 year state prison sentence after pleading guilty in 2022 to robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, theft, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and abuse of a corpse, according to a release from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.
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...
Man killed in Westmoreland County motorcycle crash
DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 39-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 30 in Derry Township, Westmoreland County. The crash happened a little after 1:30 p.m. Monday. The Westmoreland County Coroner said Shawn Pynos, of Johnstown, was traveling west on the road when his motorcycle went...
Who are the 2024 Somerset County breakout baseball players?
Four Somerset County baseball teams are having successful campaigns in 2024. Conemaugh Township, North Star, Somerset and Windber all have winning records and are trending in the right direction ahead of the postseason. ...
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Cambria County nonprofit dedicated to memory of K9 Officer Titan
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new nonprofit is being launched that is dedicated to the legacy of K9 Officer Titan. K9 Titan’s Watch Foundation will provide financial assistance for essential needs to currently serving and retired K9 officers in Cambria County. The organization will also include medical care, training and retirement. “We are thrilled […]
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 […]
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 […]
Laurel Highlands Chorale performing this Sunday, Monday
SOMERSET ― After 34 years of making music together, the Laurel Highlands Chorale is still going strong. The members will present "A Musical Montage" as the spring concert held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday at Somerset Church of the Brethren, Berlin Plank Road near Somerset. Some of the selections include "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," "Morning Has Broken" and "The Birth of the Blues."
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