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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: […]
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 […]
Everett High School Library Renamed in Honor of Local Education Champion Lawrence E. O'Donnell
An Everett High School library just got a new name, and it's to honor a man whose dedication to education and local history is as rich as the library's book collection. The Everett Public Schools Board of Directors stamped their approval on renaming the former Everett High School Library to Lawrence E. O’Donnell Everett High Library. Their decision, made just last week on April 23, pays tribute to a man's unwavering commitment to the Everett community.
Cambria DA: Two caught with nearly $80k in drugs
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Johnstown men are facing charges after they were allegedly caught with nearly $80,000 in various drugs, according to Cambria County District Attorney Greg Neugebauer. In Feb. 2024, an investigation into drug trafficking was started in Johnstown, following a Drug Tip Line of suspected drug activity on the 1100 block […]
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.
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...
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.
Top Somerset County spring sports performers for April 29 to May 4
Claysburg-Kimmel 8, Berlin Brothersvalley 7: Craig Jarvis tallied three hits and an RBI for the Mountaineers in a setback to the Bulldogs. Haydon Hutzell, Brady Janidlo and Cooper Huston each provided two hits and an RBI for Berlin. Athlete of theVote for the Daily American Somerset County Athlete of the...
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...
PSP Tips: $10k reward for info. on missing person Fawn Mountain
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — PSP Tips is now offering a $10,000 reward for information that solves the missing person case of Fawn Marie Mountain. Pennsylvania State Police Troop G (Hollidaysburg Station) is continuing the investigation on Fawn Mountain. Their investigation revealed that she was last seen in November of 2012 at her residence, which was […]
Vote for the Daily American Somerset County Athlete of the Week for April 22-27
Each Monday, the Daily American will select nominees for Female and Male Athlete of the Week in Somerset County for the spring sports season. We will post the polls each Monday at 5 p.m., and voters will have through Wednesday at 5 p.m. to vote. Votes are limited to one per IP address or computer network.
Apply to compete for the title of the Bedford County Fair Queen
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bedford County Fair will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary this summer. Applications for fair queen have officially opened, and ladies who are interested in participating have until May 15th to enter. The purpose of this contest is to encourage the promotion of agricultural Fairs...
Accessing broadband in Somerset County one step closer
SOMERSET — The results are in from the Connect Somerset County Broadband Study and Survey and now the county is moving to the next step, an "early action project" in one of the communities. The multi-faceted project that began last September identified gaps in high-speed internet access and connectivity...
Who's open: Where to get your first (or next) ice cream cone this season
Warm weather has once again awakened one of Somerset County's favorite outdoor activities: A trip to the local ice cream shop. Whether you prefer a cone, dish, shake or sundae, many of the county's seasonal ice cream stands have already opened, are opening this week, or are getting ready to open soon.
Man with 25K doses of heroin caught on PA turnpike in Bedford County, troopers report
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A large amount of heroin — 25,000 doses — was found during a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bedford County, state police reported. State police said that on Oct. 31, 2023, Ydale Thomas, 35, of Wilmerding, was stopped going west on the Turnpike in East Providence Township after […]
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