Hyndman
LATEST NEWS
Arrest made after multiple horses were shot, killed in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An arrest has been made after multiple horses were shot in the head and killed in Bedford County. Waylon Cole Brennan, 25, of Breezewood, was charged with animal cruelty after state police were called about two horses being shot in the head and dying. Troopers said they were called to […]
PSP: West Virginia man killed in Bedford County crash involving tractor-trailer
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police say a West Virginia man was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash, involving a tractor-trailer, in Bedford County. Investigators say 70-year-old Walter Kwapien, of Morgantown, WV, was reportedly stopped at a stop sign, near the intersection of Allegheny Road and Hyndman Road, in Manns Choice Borough.
A vehicle chase at times speedometer showing 120 mph led to Somerset County Jail
SOMERSET — The car chase began at 9:25 a.m. May 6 when the blue 2019 Chevrolet Malibu whizzed past a stationed, marked state police cruiser on the portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike that runs through the county The vehicle was clocked at 106 mph in the 70 mph zone, according to state police.
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...
Bedford County drive-in celebrates new improvements
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new improvements to the Sliver Lining Drive-In on Tuesday. A ribbon cutting was held on May 14 to celebrate a new projector for the drive-in as well as a way to thank the businesses involved in the upgrades. Kinsely and Sons, for […]
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.
Bedford Airport celebrates 30 years of service
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over the past 30 years, the Bedford Airport has become extremely important and valuable to residents so on Thursday, they decided to celebrate. Despite not offering commercial use, everyone in attendance recognized how valuable the airport has been to the economy in Bedford County and surrounding areas. It’s even allowed […]
Learning Lamp’s Somerset Child Care Center completes expansion project
SOMERSET, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children reports that of the 2,324 children under age 5 in Somerset County whose parents require outside care, there are only enough resources to care for half. The Learning Lamp Center for Children in Somerset is taking steps to help address the issue. On Thursday, the organization held […]
13 Somerset County athletes win District 5 track and field titles
LOYSBURG — It was a banner day for a bevy of Somerset County athletes at the District 5 Track and Field Championships on Wednesday at Northern Bedford's Panther Community Stadium. Thirteen county competitors won D5 gold, earning trips to the PIAA championships. Bringing home gold Conemaugh Township girls earn Heritage Conference track and field...
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...
Michigan man arrested following crash involving Maryland State Trooper
GARRETT COUNTY, Md. - A Michigan man has been arrested following a crash with a Maryland State trooper over the weekend. According to MSP, 46-year-old Omar Tellez Gonzalez had been driving a Dodge pickup truck around 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 when MSP troopers were called to the area of Interstate 68 near Exit 14 for a report of a crash involving a crash.
Cumberland among cities with biggest jump in home prices (and still among most affordable)
The D.C. area is one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets, but Cumberland, Maryland, a two-and-a-half hour drive from D.C., ranks as one of the top 10 cities in the nation where home prices are rising the fastest. Surprisingly, it’s still extremely affordable. Nestled in the Allegheny...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.