Boswell, PA Local News and More

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 […]

Somerset County, PA · 1d

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 […]

Somerset County, PA · 1d

WTAJ

One sent to the hospital after Johnstown assault, car theft

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting another man before stealing his car. Kyle Sharp, 36, of Johnstown, is charged with robbery of a motor vehicle, robbery, and aggravated assault, all first-degree felonies; receiving stolen property, a third-degree felony; and simple assault, a first-degree misdemeanor. Around 8:15 p.m. on Oct. […]

partner publisher · 174.4K followers

CBS Pittsburgh

Woman stole thousands of dollars in jewelry from nursing home residents, police say

A woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry from residents of the nursing home has admitted to the crime.

Ligonier, PA · 2d

WTAJ

Here comes the sun, but not everywhere: Somerset County regulates solar facility placement

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Data centers aren’t the only facilities under new regulations in Somerset County. According to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat, the county’s new ordinance regulating solar facilities, approved in October, drew complaints from residents, with some calling for the setback requirement to be shortened. Proposed solar farms larger than 1,000 […]

Somerset County, PA · 2d

Wellsboro Gazette

Cheapest gas stations in Johnstown

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Johnstown using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 4025 Crawford Ave, Northern Cambria, PA. - Price: $4.29. #3. Sheetz (tie) - Address: 139 S Main St, Carrolltown, PA. - Price:...

WTAJ

partner publisher · 5.3K followers

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 · 7h

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

Somerset, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

South Greensburg woman pleads guilty to aiding suicide of former boyfriend

Mandie Reusch said she wanted to apologize for what she wrote to her former boyfriend just before he took his own life in 2021. Reusch, 38, of South Greensburg pleaded guilty Monday to a reduced charge of aiding suicide related to a series of what police described as demeaning and bullying messages. In those messages, she urged the father of her child to kill himself to enable her to receive child support payments.

Greensburg, PA · 2d

WTAJ

Bold Athletics celebrates grand opening of new Downtown Johnstown location

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A former Rite Aid building in downtown Johnstown has been transformed into the new home of Bold Athletics. The fitness gym recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members, local leaders, and supporters. The event also marked the business’s fourth year […]

Yahoo!

partner publisher · 5.3K followers

Man facing charges after drug task force searches his Westmoreland County home

A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after police served a drug task force search warrant at his home. Gregory Harris, 42, is facing drug and firearm charges after the police executed a search warrant at his Arnold residence on Thursday. Authorities reported finding illegal drugs, a weapon and trafficking...

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

The Daily American

4 Somerset County teams set for PIAA soccer, volleyball playoffs

Three Somerset County programs captured district titles, earning PIAA playoff berths. Berlin Brothersvalley and Somerset volleyball won titles in Class 1A and 4A, respectively. The Somerset boys soccer team won a 2A championship, while the Conemaugh Township girls finished 1A runner-up, punching a ticket to the postseason. Here's a look at all the first-round matchups involving Somerset County teams. Time to vote Vote for the Somerset County Athletes of the Week for Nov. 2-7 PIAA Class 1A volleyball playoffs Matchup: Berlin Brothersvalley vs. Elk County Catholic When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10 Where: Elk County Catholic High School Outlook: Berlin Brothersvalley won its fourth straight District 5-1A volleyball championship with a sweep of Meyersdale. The Mountaineers have just three losses this season, but two came at a cost. Setbacks to Everett and Windber held Berlin Brothersvalley out of the Inter-County Conference semifinals. Berlin Brothersvalley's senior leadership along with a mix of talented underclassmen will determine how far this team can go. The Mountaineers fell in the PIAA 1A quarterfinals a season ago, dropping a 5-set match to Eden Christian Academy. Meanwhile, Elk County Catholic is making its second straight PIAA appearance after a 5-set win over Clarion Area in the

Somerset County, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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 […]

Bedford County, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

Johnstown’s Coney Island closes until further notice over reported electrical issue

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A popular downtown Johnstown restaurant has closed until further notice because of a reported electrical issue. Coney Island announced on Facebook that it was closing at 11 a.m., citing concerns for employee and customer safety. The owner said Penelec and Tercek Electric are investigating...

WJAC TV

Tribute ceremony honors Revolutionary War veterans in Somerset County; preserves heritage

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — As we continue to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, the Daughters of the American Revolution held a special ceremony on Saturday in Somerset County. The three Revolutionary War veterans were laid to rest a long time ago, but the Forbes Road Chapter has...

Somerset County, PA · 2d

caninecarecentral.com

Dog Rescued After Being Abandoned Along Westmoreland County Road

Zack Keithy, our author, is a certified veterinarian technician (UC Blue Ash) for over 6 years (contact him here). The articles written here are based on his expertise and experience, combined with a review by our expert vet reviewers including Dr M. Tarantino. Learn more about us here. A small...

Westmoreland County, PA · 21h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Jury awards $7.1M to Jeannette man in Westmoreland Hospital malpractice suit

A jury this week awarded $7.1 million in damages to a Jeannette man, saying doctors’ and nurses’ negligence at Westmoreland Hospital led to the amputation of his left leg. Following a seven-day trial in Westmoreland County, a jury found in favor of Shane D. Steiner and his wife in a medical malpractice lawsuit in which they claimed he received faulty care following a heart attack in 2021.

Jeannette, PA · 1d

WJAC TV