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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

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DA confirms shooting, medical transport in Stonycreek Township

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Somerset County District Attorney Tom Leiden confirmed that a shooting occurred Wednesday in Stonycreek Township. Leiden said he could only confirm that there was a shooting with a medical transport, and that he would provide more details when appropriate. Officials did not comment on...

Somerset County, PA · 2h
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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 · 1d

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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.

Flintstone, MD · 23h

Shore News Network

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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,…

Frostburg, MD · 1d

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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...

Garrett, PA · 21h

The Daily American

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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

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Execution delayed for death row inmate convicted of murdering grandmother in Farmington

FARMINGTON - The execution of a death row inmate convicted of killing his adoptive grandmother in Farmington has been delayed. An employee at Judge Sean O’Brien’s court tells 21 News that the execution scheduled for 47-year-old Sean Carter on November 17, 2027, has been delayed because he was deemed incompetent.

Farmington, PA · 2d

The Daily American

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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

WTAJ

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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

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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.

Somerset County, PA · 1d

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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

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Rustic Ridge Mine foes: Donegal area damaged enough by mining

Continuing coal mining operations in the Donegal area could have a long-term negative impact on the residents’ supply of well water, the stability of their homes and the quality of the streams — particularly if problems arise once mining ceases, a group of residents told state environmental regulators Tuesday.

Donegal, PA · 1d

The Daily American

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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

Somerset County, PA · 1d

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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...

Windber, PA · 6h

The Daily American

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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,

Shanksville, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

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Conemaugh Twp. elementary students campaign for 'hug machine' to aid anxious peers

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Students in the Conemaugh Township Area School District are working to make the school day more inclusive and less stressful for some of their peers. After reading about a device that delivers deep touch pressure to help autistic individuals learn to tolerate touching, and...

Conemaugh Township, PA · 1d