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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 · 14h

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 · 13h

The Daily American

Travel advisories created for Somerset County construction work zones

Construction work zone updates and travel advisories have been issued for the week of Nov. 9, by PennDOT District 9. Lane restrictions on U.S. Route 219 North and southbound traffic will remain reduced to one lane as work continues on U.S. Route 219 from U.S. Route 30 to North Somerset between Route 8005 ramps and Route 8009 ramps in Somerset. From Nov. 9 to 20, crews will install raised pavement markers and place rock in washout areas, weather permitting. New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., New Enterprise, is the lead contractor for the three-year, $24.6 million project that includes paving, the renovation of multiple bridge-structures, and drainage, guardrail and signage upgrades along five miles of U.S. 219, from the Route 601 interchange to U.S. 30 interchange in Somerset, Lincoln, Quemahoning and Jenner townships. The project’s anticipated completion date is later late November. The project is weather dependent. More: Somerset SAR set to dedicate new Revolutionary War Memorial Nov. 11 Replacing the U.S. Route 219 Boynton Bridge progresses On Nov. 9, crews will start removing the temporary road on U.S. 219 that was built as part of the $2.27 million project to replace the Boynton Bridge that carries U.S. 219 over

Somerset County, PA · 2d

WJAC TV

PSP: Canadian truck driver dies in rollover crash on Route 220 in southern Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Pennsylvania State Police say a 23-year-old Canadian man was killed early Tuesday morning in a rollover crash on Route 220 in southern Bedford County. Investigators say Nitin Sharma, of Ottawa, Ontario, was ejected from his truck when he reportedly lost control on Bedford Valley...

Bedford County, PA · 10h

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 · 1d

Law & Crime

DoorDash dad vanished after texting wife, his car found dumped in gravel patch with key still in ignition and a mystery figure seen walking away: Cops

A man in Pennsylvania was delivering for DoorDash when he disappeared and his vehicle was found abandoned, authorities say. The post DoorDash dad vanished after texting wife, his car found dumped in gravel patch with key still in ignition and a mystery figure seen walking away: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime .

Monaca, PA · 10h

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. […]

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:...

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Westmoreland County nursing home employee accused of stealing jewelry from residents

Ligonier Valley Police have filed criminal charges against a Rector woman accused of stealing jewelry from residents living at Bethlen Home during her employment at the facility.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

WTAJ

Drainage, utility work expected to cause delays in Cambria County

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Delays up to 15 minutes are possible as a drainage and utility work project begins in Cambria County this week. According to PennDOT, the work will start Monday, Nov. 9 along Route 756 (Bedford Street/Elton Road) between Vo-Tech Drive and Industrial Park Road in Geistown Borough and Richland Township. The […]

Cambria County, PA · 2d

WTAJ

Bedford County to introduce Impaired Driving Court for repeat DUI offenses

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Impaired Driving Court will join the 57th Judicial District’s Treatment Court program this December to address repeat DUI offenses and improve public safety. The Impaired Driving Court will focus on offenders with multiple DUI offenses and preventing future impaired driving. It will operate as a separate docket alongside Bedford […]

Bedford County, PA · 19h

The Daily American

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 · 22h

The Daily American

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 · 22h

WJAC TV

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 · 12h

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 · 15h

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 […]