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SOMERSET — Hospice care inside Somerset’s In Touch Hospice House will end this summer, driven by changing industry trends, UPMC officials said. With more patients able to receive end-of-life care at home, demand for the North Center Avenue location’s 10-bed unit has decreased in recent years, a UPMC spokesperson said in a statement Friday.

The C&O Canal Trail is a 185 mile towpath spanning from Washing DC to Cumberland, MD. We rode 14 miles out and back to Harpers Ferry, WV. This trail is well-maintained and great for a family bike ride with kids.

Inpatient care at In Touch Hospice House in Somerset is set to end in early August. UPMC Somerset spokeswoman Sarah Deist confirmed in an email that the care will end Aug. 1. "We are always evaluating how to best design and deliver care to ensure we consistently maintain the high quality expected of UPMC," Deist wrote.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A group of men from Somerset County have been charged for an alleged home burglary that was planned and executed on June 13. The burglary happened at the 300 block of Olinger Street in Meyersdale Borough around 3:45 a.m., according to charges filed. The alleged burglars include 19-year-old Tylor Ritchey, […]

CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department has released the following police blotter incident reports...

Reading bounces back and moves within one victory of a series win over Somerset. The Fightins score four runs in the sixth en route to a 7-5 win over the Patriots.

FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF) – “I figured out I’m good at this. Or I can BE good at it.”. He’s good at it all right! History indicates such! For Michael Prater is really good at making knives. Specifically, making knife handles. With uniqueness and creativity. Prater started...

On July 1, 2022 an Officer of the Cumberland Police Department observed a drug transaction between a male and female subject. The Officer witnessed a transaction of currency in exchange for a small plastic bag of suspected CDS. The female was contacted and was identified as Brittany Nicole Miller. Miller advised the Officers that she had marijuana and prescription medication in her possession. Miller was holding the currency in her hand when she was contacted. During the investigation it was determined that Miller sold prescription medication to the male subject for $100.00. Miller was placed under arrest and transported to Police headquarters for processing. Miller was subsequently remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center Held on $5000.00.

The U.S. reported over 573,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending June 28, bringing the total count to more than 85.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 1,005,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

Meyersdale has lost one of its kindest souls. And, while Kim Clapper, who died June 22 at her home in Arizona, hasn't been back to her hometown of Meyersdale for awhile, she stayed connected to family and friends and her beloved service organizations here. She and her husband, Woody Miller, moved to Meyersdale in 2008 from Colorado into a historic home once owned by her grandfather, Carl Clapper, along 11th Avenue and she soon became known for her community service and gracious smile.

Keyser – WEPCO Federal Credit Union has announced the promotion of Jessica Ronnenberg to Keyser Branch Manager. Ronnenberg has been an employee serving the members of WEPCO since May 2013. To celebrate the promotion, WEPCO will be holding a meet-and-greet all day at the Keyser branch located at 459...

KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) — Building on a rich tradition of Mineral County and previously Bi-State Little League success, this year’s Mineral County All-Stars 8-9-10 squad is back in the thick of things. With their 17-4 victory over Jefferson last Thursday at Hedgesville, Mineral County now advances to...

KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) — The summer months of June and July are, for obvious reasons, considered to be the quiet months for high school athletics in the Mountain State. That is, of course, with the exception of a smattering of off-season practices and conditioning allowed. It’s in these...

Five Somerset County athletes have been named to the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association All-State Team on Thursday. Meyersdale's Izabella Donaldson and Zoe Hetz were chosen as first-team honorees in Class 1A. Fellow Red Raider Marcella Dupre was a second-team selection as well as Shanksville-Stonycreek's Liz Salsgiver. Conemaugh Township's...

In honor of the Allegany High School Reunion weekend festivities, the City of Cumberland welcomes everyone to gather on the downtown bricks on Friday, July 8th from 6PM-9PM for a “Friday After Five” performance by Queen City Funk and Soul. For this evening, an open container ordinance will be in effect, so grab some food and drinks from a downtown restaurant or bar and enjoy the music.

Compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Cumberland, WV metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the TownNews Content Exchange.

The iconic Paddle Diva brand is a success story centered around its founder, Gina Bradley. She is a total burst of the best kind of energy. As a mother of two, she has spent the last 22 years in the same home in Springs. She is very proud of the fact that she established Paddle Diva 10 years ago, calling it, “the very first stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on Three Mile Harbor” in Springs.

McHENRY — Special recognition was given to Sen. George Edwards and Del. Wendell Beitzel at the 50th annual Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner at the Wisp Resort on June 23. Both men are retiring from their legislative careers at the end of the current session. Edwards served as delegate from 1982 to 2006 and has been a senator since 2006. Beitzel has served as a delegate since 2006.

Forty-three pickleball players came out to the second annual Grantsville Days Pickleball tournament held on June 25 and 26. The weather was phenomenal and fun was had by all. Medal winners are shown in photos, in no particular order.

RIDGELEY, W.Va. – For years the Ridgeley School served as a focal point in the community and now town officials say they are poised to provide opportunities for generations to come as the Ridgeley mayor and council plan to develop a municipal complex complete with a lighted walking track, playground and improvements at the football field.