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The Daily American

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Fire destroys Summit Township home, businesses

Somerset, PA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Beloved Mountain Town Was Named The Poorest City In Pennsylvania, But Locals Say It Is Rich In Charm

A cable car here climbs a hillside so steep that Guinness calls it the steepest vehicular inclined plane in the world. It can carry cars, too. That alone made me look twice. The same city has the only Marvel-approved public art mural on the planet. It also has a downtown...

Johnstown, PA · 11d
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The Daily American

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Somerset County property transfers recorded for week of Nov. 2-6, 2026

These are the property transfers filed Nov. 2-6, 2026, at the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds office in Somerset. Shawn and Holly Romesburg to Shirley Meyers and Carl Crawford Jr., Meyersdale Borough, $30,000. Stephen and Jennifer Bucci to Clear Shade Holdings LLC, Paint Township No. 1 (Windber), $303,213.60. Scott Richter to Joseph DeMarco, Indian Lake Borough, $45,000. Daniel and Diana Douglas to Dennis and Susan Fagundes, Addison Borough, $185,000. Ross and Gail Auman, and Betty Lease to Jamie and Nicole Livengood, Lincoln Township, $330,000. Alfonso and Maureen Marsico to Michael and Jennifer Onofray, Jefferson Township, $279,000. Jeffery Miller to Jacob Haglund and Niven Hegeman, Elk Lick Township, $206,000. More: Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving? Brian and Susan Klaich to Karina Marie Chavez, Jefferson Township, $205,000. Scott and Denise Blasey to Steven and Kara Antoinette, Middlecreek Township, $540,000. Patrick and Karen Moran to Zuzana and Kenneth Falta, Middlecreek Township, $569,500. Seth Mosebey, executor of the estate of Suzanne McNeal, to Hannah Chapman, Windber Borough, $189,000. Mark Thomas and Jill Chapman Soyka to Kyongseon Sim and Benjamin Scott West, Paint Township No. 1 (Windber), $40,000. Joseph Pipon to Rena Jean Hanik, Windber Borough, $165,000. Dylan and

Somerset County, PA · 17h

WTAJ

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Proposed poultry barn raises concerns for a Blair County community

DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A proposed poultry barn, the root cause of community outcry, was one of the several matters discussed at the Blair Township Supervisors meeting. On Charger Highway in Duncansville, plans for a large-scale poultry barn have been proposed through the Roman Musser AG Operation Land Development Plan. This plan includes bringing around […]

Blair County, PA · 2d

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We Ranked The Best Small Towns In West Virginia For A Winter Getaway And Here’s Who Made The Cut

One small mountain town here sits above 3,100 feet, and another treats visitors to spring water that stays around 74 degrees all winter long. I love that a single state can offer both a snowy ski hub and a warm soak. West Virginia gets serious about winter. One town on...

West Virginia · 2d

WTAJ

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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 […]

Somerset County, PA · 3d

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Fill Up For Around $12 At These 7 Old-School Maryland Lunch Spots

Want to find the best old-school lunch spots in Maryland without spending a fortune?. These 7 lunch spots serve up big portions, great food, and serious nostalgia for around $12!. 1. Curtis’ Famous Weiners (Cumberland) Some places just refuse to change, and honestly, thank goodness for that. Curtis’ Famous...

Maryland · 13d

WTAJ

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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 […]

Bedford County, PA · 1d

The Daily American

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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

Meyersdale, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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Hope 4 Johnstown seeks acquittal as trial paused until December

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The prosecution rested its case against Hope 4 Johnstown. According to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat, a state trooper testified Tuesday that the nonprofit’s board failed to properly oversee former executive director Quan Britt, allowing a ticket fraud scheme to go undetected. The lead investigator, Trooper Eric Guido, described […]

Johnstown, PA · 2d

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Area gym expands to open new location at former Rite Aid building in downtown Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A former downtown Johnstown pharmacy that was once eyed for a grocery store has a new purpose as Bold Athletics celebrated its new location on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony inside the former Rite Aid building, located along Main Street. The space had been vacant...

Johnstown, PA · 3d

Franklin County Free Press

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McConnellsburg Girls Reach State Quarterfinals; Boys’ Season Ends

McConnellsburg’s boys soccer team ended its season with a 5-1 loss to Lancaster County Christian in the first round of the PIAA Class A playoffs Nov. 10. Lancaster County Christian led 2-0 at halftime and added two goals before Hoyt Glenn scored McConnellsburg’s lone goal off a pass from Grady Shives with 14 minutes remaining. The Lions answered in the same minute. Ben Walker scored twice for Lancaster County Christian, which outshot McConnellsburg 33-16.

Mcconnellsburg, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

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Johnstown City Council continues budget discussions

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Budget discussions continued at Thursday’s Johnstown City Council meeting. Establishing salaries for all elected officials and employees of the city for 2027 was among several ordinances on the agenda. With the proposed 2027 budget already in a deficit, councilman Nick Spinelli wanted council to...

Johnstown, PA · 11h

WJAC TV

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Cambria County Olympian Dan Barefoot back in training, chasing next Winter Games

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — After competing on the Olympic stage in Milan Cortina, Johnstown-area native Dan Barefoot is back in training — and already working toward the next four-year Olympic cycle — but the cost of staying competitive remains a major hurdle. Barefoot finished 20th in...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

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Pitt Dental Medicine Program Receives Over $9.4M for Rural Training

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9.4 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a program. This program trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited. The school announced November 9 that the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding will...

Johnstown, PA · 3d

WJAC TV

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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...

Portage, PA · 2d

WJAC TV

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JRA unveils plans to demolish blighted Bond Street building to create community park

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A Johnstown building that sat blighted for more than a decade has now been torn down and plans are already in place to give the property a new purpose. The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority said the project is part of a larger effort to revitalize the...

Johnstown, PA · 4h

WJAC TV

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'A natural fit:' Cresson native shares journey from golf player to professional teacher

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — From being the only girl on her high school golf team to becoming one of the top teaching professionals in the country, Cresson native Melissa Dziabo has built quite the career. But no matter how far golf has taken her, she's never forgotten where...

Cresson, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania’s Historic Hillside Railway Welcomes Passengers Again After a Major Restoration

Imagine climbing a mountainside aboard a historic cable railway so steep that it was designed to carry automobiles. In Pennsylvania, one remarkable incline rises at a 70.9 percent grade, offering sweeping views of the city and river valley below. After years of extensive repairs, the landmark has finally reopened to...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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Midstate county records state’s highest voter turnout

(WHTM)– A central Pennsylvania county reported the highest voter turnout in the state in the November 2026 General Election. November’s general election made history as the Democratic Party recorded its first trifecta since 1993. The Democrats secured the Senate, the House, and the governorship in the election. The party elected Senate Majority leaders for the […]

Cumberland County, PA · 11h