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One person dead following tractor-trailer crash in Bedford County

UPDATE: Pennsylvania State Police have provided more information on a deadly tractor-trailer crash that happened Tuesday morning in Cumberland Valley Township. Troopers said the crash occurred on Bedford Valley Road (SR-220), near segment number 20, when a gold Freightliner Cascadia hauling a white Vanguard 53-foot semi-trailer was traveling south on SR-220. Nitin Sharma, 23, of […]

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WTAJ

Bedford County to introduce Impaired Driving Court for repeat DUI offenses

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Impaired Driving Court will join the 57th Judicial District’s Treatment Court program this December to address repeat DUI offenses and improve public safety. The Impaired Driving Court will focus on offenders with multiple DUI offenses and preventing future impaired driving. It will operate as a separate docket alongside Bedford […]

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Body Found in River was Embezzler of Flintstone, MD, Fire Department Auxiliary Funds

The body recovered last week in the Potomac River in Allegany County was identified as that of a woman who admitted stealing money from a local fire department. Patricia Leitzen, 81, was due in court Nov. 4 for violating probation in connection with an embezzlement case, according to Maryland court records.

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Police respond to shooting in Somerset County, one rushed to hospital

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are investigating after a person was shot Wednesday in Stonycreek Township. While details are limited, District Attorney Tom Leiden confirmed to WTAJ that a person was shot and taken to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time. Police continue to investigate.

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The Washington Times

Prisoner found dead at maximum security Maryland state prison

A prisoner was found dead at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, and two other inmates are suspected of being responsible, according to the Maryland State Police.

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parktelegraph.com

Police Release New Details in Disappearance of DoorDash Driver Zachariah Schuck, 32, as Car Found With Empty Gas Tank and Keys Still in Ignition

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA — Police have released new details in the disappearance of Zachariah Schuck, a 32-year-old father of two who vanished on October 22 after telling his wife he was coming home. Investigators say his car was later found with an empty gas tank and the keys still in the ignition. Nearly three weeks later, his family still does not know what happened to him. Police have not ruled out foul play.

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WTAJ

Two men charged in Somerset County wire theft, $100,000 damage reported

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Salisbury men are facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a large amount of wire was stolen from a property in Somerset County. The theft caused an estimated $100,000 in damage. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were dispatched to a reported theft on Garrett Road in Black […]

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The Daily American

Two-alarm fire destroys Summit Twp. resident's home, businesses

(This story has been updated.) An Amish homeowner's residence and two businesses were destroyed Nov. 11 in a fast-moving fire that broke out that morning along the 200 block of Coke Oven Road in Summit Township, according to Mike Miller, chief of the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters from Meyersdale and multiple surrounding communities were dispatched at 9:19 a.m. to the structure fire call, which was elevated to a second alarm to bring additional water tankers and manpower to the scene. "There was a large amount of fire there when we arrived," Miller said. "The fire was way too far ahead to save anything. It was defensive from the get go." According to Somerset County 911's PulsePoint service, the initial dispatch brought in companies from Meyersdale, Salisbury, Garrett, Rockwood, Berlin and Wellersburg. The second alarm added tankers and personnel from Addison, New Centerville and Grantsville, along with another Maryland fire department called in to stand by at the Salisbury Fire Department, Miller said. The Amish homeowner resided on the second floor and operated a thrift shop upstairs, while a saw shop was located on the first floor, selling chain saws and similar equipment, Miller said. He added that the homeowner

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WTAJ

Detour planned for Somerset County bridge rehab project

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Drivers are being warned of a planned detour for a Somerset County roadway as a bridge rehabilitation project begins this weekend. According to PennDOT, the project will begin Saturday, Nov. 14, for the 22nd Street Bridge over Seese Run in Windber and will last through October 2027. The work includes […]

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WTAJ

More than $500K awarded to nonprofits in counties across Central Pennsylvania

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) has awarded more than $500,000 to nonprofits in Bedford, Cambria, Somerset and Indiana counties. At the CFA’s annual Fall Grant Announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the foundation managed to fund at least a portion of 104 grant requests from the 157 received during […]

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The Daily American

Operation Christmas Child sets up Somerset area drop-off locations

Volunteers around Somerset County are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16–23. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has partnered with local churches across the globe to collect and deliver gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. OCC collected and delivered more than 244 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 175 countries and territories in that time. OCC hopes to reach 12.8 million children in 2026. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that collects shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items, and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love tangibly, said Mindy Singo, local area coordinator who leads the Operation Christmas Child project across Somerset County, in an email. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received, she said. “Shoebox gifts may seem simple, but they have an eternal impact. Each box is an opportunity to tell a boy or girl in need about the true meaning of Christmas,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, in a press release. “I’ve

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The Daily American

State police file charges in 2025 fatal e-bike, vehicle accident

State police have charged 21-year-old Owen B. Houpt of Somerset with striking a person with his vehicle and leaving the scene of a fatal accident that occurred a year ago along the Somerset Pike , aka Route 985, in Lincoln Township. Houpt was charged on Nov. 5 with one felony count of causing an accident involving death or personal injury and two summary counts for failing to notify police and stopping to provide information or render aid at the scene of an accident, according to a criminal complaint filed by the state police. A preliminary arraignment was held Nov. 5 before District Judge Susan Mankamyer in Boswell, who set bail for Houpt at $150,000 unsecured. A preliminary hearing has tentatively been scheduled for Nov. 19. Where did the fatal accident occur? Aaron Lancaster, 29, was operating an electric bike in the southbound lane of the highway around 8:45 p.m. Aug. 9, 2025, when he was struck from behind by a vehicle in the area of 10770 Somerset Pike near the Sunoco gas station, according to prior reporting by the Daily American. Lancaster's body was identified at the scene by EMS personnel through a state ID card found in his back

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The Daily American

Exclusive: Shanksville school secretary receives state award

Gail Edwards, elementary secretary at Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School, is one of two school employees recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education with the 2027 Pennsylvania Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award for exceptional contributions to school and community. BillieJo Pecht, alternative education paraprofessional at Penns Valley Jr./Sr. High School in the Penns Valley Area School District, is the second honoree for 2027. Edwards said she didn’t know she was nominated. "It was a surprise," Edwards said. "Over the summer I got an email that said I was selected to move on in the process." Edwards was interviewed by PDE staff, and the school submitted five staff letters of support along with three letters from parents. Edwards said the letters from students’ families were especially meaningful. What is the RISE Award? The RISE Award was established by Congress in 2019 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It honors a school employee who provides exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The RISE award is the equivalent of the PA Teacher of the Year award for nonteaching school employees. More: Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving? To be eligible for the award,

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'...saying thank you:' Annual Windber Veterans Day Parade honors local service members

WINDBER, Pa (WJAC) — In Somerset County, a Veteran's Day parade was held Wednesday morning in Windber. The parade route started near the Moose Lodge on Jackson Avenue to Park Plaza, continuing down Graham Avenue to Veteran's Park. Major Eric Bowser, who's an engineer officer in the United States...

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Shore News Network

Frostburg Trespassing Call Leads to Stolen Hagerstown Car, Two Arrests

Allegany County deputies say an 18-year-old passenger assaulted the property owner on Washington Hollow Road, and the 54-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a car reported stolen. FROSTBURG, Md. — A trespassing complaint in Frostburg on Sunday led deputies to a car that had been reported stolen out of Hagerstown. Two men were arrested,…

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'...today it's us:' Veterans Day roof donation assists Portage area Army vet

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In honor of Veterans Day, two companies are teaming up to give back to those who served, and this year’s recipient is an Army veteran in Portage. A nationally known manufacturer of building supplies is providing the materials while a local roofing company...

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Southern Garrett Marching Band Wins 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship

The Southern Garrett Marching Band won the 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship with a score of 94.2, Southern Garrett High School shared on Nov. 9. The school said the win came the day before. The band also won the award for best music. According to the school, the...

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WTAJ

Roof Works USA honors local veteran with new roof

PORTAGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local veteran in Portage is getting a new roof this Veterans Day thanks to a partnership between Roof Works USA and Purple Hearts Homes. David Parkin, also known as “Spark”, is a veteran who was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Conflict. His home was selected for the project on […]

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Somerset County area students explore career options during UPMC Somerset visit

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — High school students from Somerset County had the chance to explore some career opportunities on Tuesday at UPMC Somerset. Students from Windber Area High School, Meyersdale Area High School and the Somerset County Technology Center took part in hands-on activities to see what a day-in-the-life looks like for some people who work at the hospital.

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