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Here's where road work will start along Route 403 on April 1
Motorists should expect minor delays as road work starts Monday along two separate sections of state Route 403, according to a release from PennDOT’s District 9 office. Union contract:Somerset County Commissioners and largest union in county ratify 3-year contract. Hooversville. A concrete barrier and temporary traffic signals will be...
Somerset Borough Police release most wanted list
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Somerset Borough Police Department has released a list of wanted individuals. They’ve released the names of four individuals who are wanted on various charges. The following individuals are wanted: If you know anything about the whereabouts for any of the individuals on the list you can contact the warrant […]
Somerset County property transfers recorded in the Recorder of Deeds office March 18-22
Here are the property transfers recorded with the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds from March 18-22. Meyer Investment Group Inc. to Craig Knippenberg, Jefferson Township, $440,000. Natalie Huey, Robert and Romayne Botti, Alan and Sara Huey, and William Behary and Amy Huey, to Nicholas Scott and Renekia Monai Keslar, Jenner...
Two Officers Hurt In Somerset County House Fire
There has been an update on the condition of two somerset police officers who were injured while rescuing a woman from a burning building Tuesday on Clark Street in Somerset Borough. Both officers that assisted in the rescue of the woman trapped in her home have been discharged from the...
Where and how to safely watch the April 8 total solar eclipse in Somerset County
SOMERSET ― Unless cloud cover obscures our view, Somerset County can expect about 95% of the sun to be covered by the moon during the April 8 total solar eclipse, according to information from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Life savers:Teamwork and training saved visitor's life in...
'It means a lot:' Windber students rally to donate over 1,000 items to local pantry
Students at Windber Area High school in Somerset County recently came together to give back to peers in need. The Windber High School Student Council ran a food drive that donated over one thousand items to the Windber Pantry Packs program. Student Council President Molly Birkhimer says after a slow...
Judge reduces million-dollar bail for Bedford dog hoarding duo
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to show MDJ Baker lowered the bail, not Osman as previously reported from court dockets. BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) –The duo accused of hoarding and abusing nearly 100 animals at their Bedford home have had their bail reduced from one million dollars. Nyal Barton Piper, 81, and Renee Lynn […]
Learn about Somerset founder's arrest for treason for Whiskey Rebellion role
LINCOLN TWP. — The new nation's first crisis, which began in 1791 and ended three years later, became not only the early history of this area, but also of the nation. The tales of the Whiskey Rebellion that drew forth the United State's first president, George Washington, comes alive once again at the Somerset Historical Center at 6 p.m. April 1.
Berlin Brothersvalley's Hayman commits to inaugural Mount Aloysius rifle team
BERLIN — Samantha Hayman has been shooting archery throughout her life. It's helped translate into a successful rifle career for the Berlin Brothersvalley senior. On Wednesday, Hayman announced her attentions to attend and compete on the inaugural rifle team at Division III Mount Aloysius College. "I went to a...
Students at four Somerset County schools enjoy first Life Skills Easter Egg Hunt
WINDBER ― Life skills students from Somerset and Cambria counties enjoyed collecting Easter eggs, eating food, making crafts and doing other activities at the first Life Skills Easter Egg Hunt, held Tuesday at the Windber Area School District's football stadium. The 164 students who participated were from kindergarten to...
Here's where to join in a solar eclipse watch party around Somerset County
Several places in and around Somerset County are planning to host events to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here’s a list of the local events so far; we will add to this listing if more events are announced. Mary S. Biesecker Public Library, 230 S. Rosina...
Three taken to hospital after fire in Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Three people, including two police officers, had to be taken to the hospital following a house fire in Somerset County. According to the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services, crews were called to a home on the 400 Block of Clark Street in Somerset Borough around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
'Very disappointed': Business owner talks about filmed betrayal by man she tried to help
SOMERSET — The slender, tall man appeared not to try to hide his face. He entered a place he was very familiar with because he had gone there many times to get out of the cold, to get a cool pop or a candy bar for free when the owner was filling the vending machines.
Somerset County primary should be a quiet one
SOMERSET ― The 2024 primary election will be a quiet one for Somerset County. The only local race is chairman of the Somerset County Republican Committee. Guy Berkebile is the only candidate. The primary will occur on April 23. The last day to register to vote is April 8....
Somerset County Commissioners and largest union in county ratify 3-year contract
SOMERSET ― Somerset County Commissioners Tuesday ratified a three-year contract with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) by a 2-1 vote that gives most of the workers an 8% raise in the first year. The wage increases will be effective retroactive to Jan. 1. Employees...
Our Community, Your Stories: The deadly Air East Airlines crash at the Johnstown Airport
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — WJAC is celebrating 75 years of broadcasting. To mark this anniversary, the news department is going deep into our extensive film archive. Over the course of the next several months, we will be rediscovering stories that we covered decades ago, many of which have since been forgotten.
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