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Why is Shanksville Borough hosting a public event on Saturday at the community grove?
SHANKSVILLE ― A brief banner display is planned for Saturday afternoon to celebrate and recognize the community’s military men and women for their dedication and service to the nation. Since November, borough council members, several willing volunteers and residents of Shanksville Borough, Stonycreek Township, Indian Lake Borough and...
Berlin Brothersvalley freshman earns PA Sports Writers Class 1A all-state award
Berlin Brothersvalley freshman guard Coral Prosser has been fortunate to play alongside some incredibly talented teammates on her SLAAM travel basketball squad. While many athletes and coaches on the travel circuit know of Prosser's capabilities, some people in Somerset County didn't even understand just how skilled she is. Prosser displayed her gritty and...
'There's something here for everybody:' Meyersdale holds 77th annual Maple Festival
The Meyersdale area celebrated their 77th annual Maple Festival, kicking off weekend festivities with a parade and more. Officials say the maple festival brings together volunteers, local businesses, and community members each year. They say that people who visit the area for the occasion, which takes place over two weekends, can find a great number of activities to take part in.
Grieving company of 3 construction workers killed given flexibility on I-83 work: PennDOT
In the wake of an Interstate 83 crash that killed three construction workers last week, the state Department of Transportation is giving the contractor some time to resume the crack-sealing operation on the highway. PennDOT District 8 Executive Kevin Keefe told the York Area Metropolitan Planning Organization on Thursday that...
Great Allegheny Passage Trail ranked among the best trails in the U.S.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Great Allegheny Passage Trail which runs from Pittsburgh to Maryland has been ranked among the best recreational trails in all of the United States.The list of the best recreational trails was compiled by USA Today and was voted on by readers.The GAP Trail was ranked 4th best in the country and stretches for 150 miles, starting in Pittsburgh and running all the way to Cumberland, Maryland. The trail climbs approximately 2500 feet above sea level as it stretches from Pittsburgh through McKeesport, West Newton, Connellsville, Ohiopyle, and Confluence before crossing into Maryland and the Eastern Continental Divide. The trail crosses 16 bridges as it winds along the river and through the mountains of Pennsylvania.USA Today says that the GAP Trail was the first to earn a spot in the National Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.
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