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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.
Police: Child left in ‘substantial pain,’ two charged
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two people from Bedford County are facing charges for allegedly abusing a 1-year-old. Lee Ott, 45, of Woodbury, and Jamie Williams, 22, of Six Mile Run are facing charges after a 1-year-old was brought to UPMC Altoona and was treated for bruising and scratching, according to the criminal complaint. On […]
Somerset man faces charges after stealing car, running from police
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County man is facing charges he stole a vehicle, ran from police and was found with illegal guns. Thomas Yanosky, 29, is facing felony theft charges after taking a Black Toyota Scion from a driveway. Police were called to a residence on the 700 block of E. Main […]
Man gets 5-10 years in prison in killing near Quakertown
A New Jersey man will spend up to a decade in prison for his role in the death of a man during a botched robbery with his brother in Upper Bucks County nearly three years ago. On Wednesday, Joshua Gamble, 20, was sentenced to five to 10 years for his involvement in the the June 17, 2021, killing of Kevin Rosero, according to a news release from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. ...
When will Marshalls open in Somerset? Here's what we know.
SOMERSET ― Marshalls has announced an official opening date for its new Somerset retail store. According to the store locator page at the Marshalls website, the Somerset location at 1534 N. Center Ave., is scheduled to open on May 16, with operating hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. that day. ...
Our Community, Your Stories: The 1978 Friedens train derailment
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Coal trains are a part of our landscape, and with that, unfortunately so are derailments. It was late November 1978 when a train hauling about 50 cars loaded with coal derailed in Friedens, in Somerset County. Our news crews were there after it happened,...
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.
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…
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: […]
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...
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