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PSP: Somerset County man charged in fatal hit-and-run on Route 985 involving e-bike rider

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Pennsylvania State Police say a 21-year-old Somerset County man is facing a felony charge in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash involving an e-bike rider along Somerset Pike in Lincoln Township last year. Nearly 14 months after the fatality, investigators say Owen Houpt, of...

Somerset County, PA · 23h
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The Daily American

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Somerset County Commissioners approve contracts and agreements

Somerset County Commissioners Nov. 3 approved a bid award, contract and agreement. The commissioners entered into an agreement with Claire Deist as an independent contractor assisting the county's Prothonotary Office and its Records Improvement Committee with records verification, retention and preservation, at a rate of $15 per hour for no more than 7.5 hours per week, effective through May 1. A contract for the Children and Youth Service office improvement project went to Chose Construction, at $15,180 for general construction, and to K&K Plumbing at $45,987 for plumbing. The bid from the Oct. 14 bid opening was reviewed by APEX Engineering, and the work is grant funded. More: Public hearing allowed residents to voice concerns about data centers The commissioner approved a contract for the 911 Center with GateKeeper, a system which provides dispatchers with an FBI compliant program to access criminal justice information when dispatching law enforcement personnel. The cost is an initial $2,700 with an annual reoccurring fee of $240. The contract is PEMA funded. Also approved was a resolution requesting a Statewide Local Share grant of $88,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used to purchase a generator for the Area Agency on Aging of Somerset

Somerset County, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Man convicted after shooting of homeowner during burglary in Fayette County

A man was convicted of charges related to the shooting of a homeowner during a burglary in Fayette County.

Fayette County, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Troopers seek help identifying Westmoreland County robbery suspect

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for the suspect in an armed robbery of a Westmoreland County smoke shop last week. According to PSP Tips, the robbery occurred Friday, Oct. 30, around 10:07 p.m. at the Youngwood Tobacco & Vape along South 3rd Street. The male suspect allegedly walked inside and […]

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Salisbury opens firearms training range

The Salisbury Township Police Department recently completed construction of a firearms training range along Honeysuckle Road, providing officers with a local facility to meet state firearms certification requirements. “Fortunately, we do not live in a community where police officers often have to discharge their service weapons while protecting residents,” Police...

Salisbury, PA · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Pennsylvania man arrested in 16-year-old Ohio girl's 1985 killing

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested in the 1985 death of a 16-year-old girl from Ohio.

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

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2 killed in fiery crash near the Pennsylvania Turnpike

The crash happened just before 5 p.m. near the Rt. 136 overpass in Hempfield Township.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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This Pennsylvania Treehouse Restaurant Will Have You Living Your Best Fairytale Life Above The Ground

There is a restaurant in the Pennsylvania woods that basically dared gravity to stop it from serving dinner among the treetops, and gravity clearly lost. TreeTops Restaurant in Acme, Pennsylvania sits elevated among the branches, proving that sometimes the best way to enjoy a meal is to lift the whole experience a little closer to the sky.

Acme, PA · 1d

The Daily American

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Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving?

For those who don't want to spend all day cooking a Thanksgiving dinner, there is an option to get some great food, good company without all the fuss. Several places around Somerset County are offering just the dinner you want without all the fuss. Here is a list of some of the locations offering a special Thanksgiving meal. Holy Trinity Lutheran, Berlin Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Youth Thanksgiving meal after the 10:40 a.m. service Nov. 15 at 525 Main St., Berlin. The turkey, stuffing and drinks will be provided by the youth. Bring a covered dish to share. 814-267-5014. Meyersdale Moose Lodge Turkey dinner 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out Nov. 15 at 362 Main St., Meyersdale. Dinner also includes stuffing balls, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans or corn, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, dinner roll and pumpkin pie. Confluence Friends Feeding Friends Free meal 4-6 p.m. Nov. 21, at the Confluence Volunteer Fire Department building on Barlow Street. Eat in or take out. Sign up by Nov. 8 at the following locations: Confluence Senior Center, Confluence Hardware, Mitch's Fuel & Food, Somerset Trust, First National Bank or Beggs Printing. The Fat Squirrel Thanksgiving buffet in a

Somerset County, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Westmoreland autonomous vehicle test track in East Huntingdon nears completion

Autonomous vehicles could begin speeding around a $39 million test track in East Huntingdon this spring. Construction on the ambitious Pennsylvania Safety, Transportation and Research Track — or PennSTART project, a 2-mile high-speed loop that will host vehicle testing and safety training for first responders — is expected to be complete as early as April.

East Huntingdon Township, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Rejected from military service, Shaler native Chuck Perry gives back as a volunteer firefighter for 60 years

Like many of his school friends, lifelong Shaler resident Chuck Perry was drafted during the Vietnam War. But after being run through a hearing test three or four times, he was rejected for service because of a hearing impairment that ran in his family. “A lot of my friends I...

Donegal, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Ligonier-area nursing home worker accused of stealing jewelry from elderly residents, faces felony charges

A Ligonier-area woman who worked at a senior citizens home in Ligonier Township is accused of stealing jewelry from two residents at the facility, then selling the stolen property, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office. The suspect, Kylie R. Ezykowsky, 30, of Rector, allegedly stole the jewelry,...

Ligonier, PA · 1d

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313-Pound Black Bear Among 89 Harvested During Maryland’s Annual Hunt

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland hunters harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23rd annual black bear hunt held Oct. 26-31 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The 2026 harvest was consistent with the 5-year average of 95 bears. The 2026 harvest consisted of 28 male and 61 female...

Maryland · 2d

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Westmoreland Friday Night Lights - Week Eleven

Belle Vernon Area 35 Shady Side Academy 8 - WATCH LIVE. Despite trailing after the first quarter, homestanding Belle Vernon Area scored five unanswered touchdowns in a 35-8 triumph against Shady Side Academy in the Class 3A first round. Chace Petrosky registered 89 yards and three scores on 13 carries, and also notched an interception on defense for the No. 4 Leopards (10-1). Jace Gedekoh and David Bergstedt added rushing scores. Maddox Harvey scored the only TD for the No. 13 Bulldogs (5-6), while QB Javon Johnston hit on 8-of-18 passes for 125 yards, with two interceptions. BVA advances to the quarterfinals and will face conference rival and fifth-seeded Elizabeth Forward.

Westmoreland County, PA · 13h

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CCS Saturday Volleyball Stream: Central Mountain set for district title date vs Somerset

CRESSON, Pa. – The #1 seed Central Mountain volleyball team will be nothing if not well rested when it goes for the Districts 5-6-8 Class 4A title at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson Saturday at 5 p.m. The Lady Wildcats (15-4) have not played since sweeping a semifinal contest...

Cresson, PA · 20h

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Westmoreland High School Football Preview - Week Eleven

After 10 weeks of the regular season, playoff football has finally arrived. This week opens the slate in Class 5A through 1A. Hempfield Area has the week off before the Class 6A bracket commences, while Penn-Trafford earned a bye in Class 5A. However, nine Westmoreland County teams will take the field this Friday, facing a win or go-home scenario. Here’s an examination of each of the postseason matchups across the county.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Steelers Grant Funds New Field at Frazier High School

The Steelers, NFL Foundation and LISC are funding upgrades at two western Pennsylvania high schools: a new natural-grass football field at Frazier High School and new bleachers at California Area High School. The projects aim to improve safety and expand access to sports and community activities. Nearly 30 years: NFL...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Ligonier Valley warms up, tops Riverside in 1st WPIAL home playoff game

Ligonier Valley started slowly in its first WPIAL home football playoff game. But, as longtime Rams coach Roger Beitel says, like Novocaine, if you give it time, it will work. The seventh-seeded Rams needed some time to warm up to the atmosphere, the rainy conditions and No. 10 Riverside before posting a 35-21 victory Friday night in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs in the mud at Weller Field.

Ligonier, PA · 21h

WJAC TV

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Cambria, Somerset leaders tout $2M raised for Miracle League field at Roxbury Park

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Wednesday morning, Somerset and Cambria County Chamber of Commerce held a strategy session about a Miracle League baseball field at Roxbury Park in Johnstown. Back in July, Pirates Charities surprised the Roxbury Park Miracle League of Cambria County with a $150,000 donation to...

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