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Somerset County school districts set for graduation ceremonies
Somerset County's high schools are set to graduate the senior class of 2024 in the next couple of weeks. Here is a list of the graduation times and dates:. Berlin Brothersvalley graduation is 7 p.m. May 30 at the Snyder of Berlin Sports Complex. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the auditorium.
West Virginia man killed in Bedford County car accident
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man was killed Wednesday morning after a car accident in Bedford County. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) said that they were called to Hyndman Road at the intersection of Allegheny Road in Manns Choice Borough at around 10:30 a.m. on May 15 for a car accident. The accident was between […]
Immunizations, free screenings Saturday at Walmart pharmacy in Somerset
Somerset Walmart is sponsoring a Wellness Day May 18 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. where customers can receive free health screenings for issues such as BMI and blood pressure, as well as pay for immunizations like COVID-19, shingles, tetanus, measles and others at the pharmacies. Walmart Wellness Day events...
Rumble through the Valley still planned for June as organizers looks to sell business
The owner of a Johnstown restaurant the Stadium Pub & Grill is looking to sell his business, and he is also one of the main organizers of the event looking to step in for Thunder in the Valley. Patrick Martella, now the president of the Rumble through the Valley association,...
Johnstown woman indicted on methamphetamine charges
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of violating a federal narcotics law, according to U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Jasmine Hinton 29, is accused of possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to the Indictment, on or about Feb. 14, […]
Roof Garden Biz: Professional honors, new members, new medical professionals
Roof Garden Biz is a monthly roundup of business happenings in Somerset County. To submit an item, email news@dailyamerican.com. The following are some of the business-related news from the month in the Somerset County area. Windber GYN Associates welcomes Mandy ElBayly, CRNP. Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber welcomed Mandy...
3 Somerset-area workers killed along Interstate 83 memorialized at construction site
A memorial was placed along Interstate 83 in York County where three men from Somerset and Cambria counties died April 17 while working on the highway. The three men were employed with CriLon Corp. of Somerset and working on a PennDOT project. Construction accident:Road workers killed on York roadway were...
JPD: Johnstown woman attempted to light duplex on fire, lied to officers
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown woman is facing charges after she allegedly attempted to light a duplex on fire that had several juveniles inside. Sereda Ritter, 36, is facing arson charges after she got into an argument with a man and then lit his mattress on fire, according to the criminal complaint. On Tuesday, […]
Long-term project on Route 403 shifting in Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the long-term improvement project on State Route 403 will shift on Tuesday. On May 14, the project will shift from Number 3 Road to Grove Avenue in southern Hooversville borough in Somerset County. The contractor will set up temporary traffic signals and […]
VIDEO | Suspects burglarize Windber Country Club; steal cash from Skill, payout machines
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Take a look at this! Surveillance video from inside the Windber Country Club shows two suspects burglarizing the establishment overnight. Adams Township Police say the suspects broke in just before 3 a.m. Tuesday morning and targeted four Games of Skill machines, as well as the payout machine.
Food insecurity soars in local counties, hitting record levels, report finds
Feeding America’s latest Map the Meal Gap report shows local data for food insecurity. This year’s report says that insecurity levels in Cambria and Somerset counties are worse than ever. Officials from the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank are saying food insecurity rates went up during the pandemic and...
911: Crews respond to early morning fire in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County authorities say multiple crews responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning on the 300 block of Highland Ave in the city of Johnstown. According to the Cambria County dispatchers, the fire was reported just before 7:45 AM Tuesday. No injuries were reported,...
Bedford Wheels and Wings 2024: What to know
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Get ready Downtown Bedford, Wheels and Wing is back and has undergone some changes. On Saturday, May 18, bed races, car shows’ and a wing-off will fill the Downtown Bedford area with our own Jordan Tracy judging the wings. CAR AND TRUCK SHOW The annual event features a car and […]
Zambanini leaves legendary legacy behind with Conemaugh Township
DAVIDSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Baseball has been a part of Sam Zambanini’s whole life. “I grew up around baseball,” he said. “My parents met through baseball.” Sam Zambanini is also synonymous with Conemaugh Township baseball. The 62-year-old was a standout for the Indians in the late 1970s and later became the program’s head coach in […]
Community effort brings lost dog Milo home after 17 days
Cambria County couple Chad and Paula Albert’s dog Milo was hit by a car in Westmont on April 26th and has been missing ever since. But after 17 days of not knowing where Milo was, he’s finally back home thanks to the help of women like Debra Noble. She’s been working as an animal rescue volunteer in the Johnstown area for years.
Cambria Coroner’s office unveils new protective rescue gear
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Coroner’s Office is now fully prepared for any incident they might be called to. On Wednesday, Coroner Jeff Lees held a press conference to display the new uniforms that he and his staff will now wear. “It’s not too often that I get to stand at this podium with […]
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