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Fire destroys Summit Township home, businesses

Somerset, PA · 1d

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Two-alarm fire destroys Summit Twp. resident's home, businesses

(This story has been updated.) An Amish homeowner's residence and two businesses were destroyed Nov. 11 in a fast-moving fire that broke out that morning along the 200 block of Coke Oven Road in Summit Township, according to Mike Miller, chief of the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters from Meyersdale and multiple surrounding communities were dispatched at 9:19 a.m. to the structure fire call, which was elevated to a second alarm to bring additional water tankers and manpower to the scene. "There was a large amount of fire there when we arrived," Miller said. "The fire was way too far ahead to save anything. It was defensive from the get go." According to Somerset County 911's PulsePoint service, the initial dispatch brought in companies from Meyersdale, Salisbury, Garrett, Rockwood, Berlin and Wellersburg. The second alarm added tankers and personnel from Addison, New Centerville and Grantsville, along with another Maryland fire department called in to stand by at the Salisbury Fire Department, Miller said. The Amish homeowner resided on the second floor and operated a thrift shop upstairs, while a saw shop was located on the first floor, selling chain saws and similar equipment, Miller said. He added that the homeowner

Meyersdale, PA · 1d

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Mountaineers capture second ranked win of the season for second time in program history

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University volleyball team (12-10, 5-7 Big 12) matched its single-season program record for ranked wins with a four-set victory over No. 25 Colorado on Sunday afternoon at Hope Coliseum, taking down the Buffaloes, 3-1, by set scores of 25-23, 23-25, 25-17 and 25-11. The win marked WVU’s second ranked victory of the season, following its win over No. 9 Arizona State on Sept. 25. West Virginia is now 2-1 this season against ranked opponents at home.

Morgantown, WV · 3d
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Shoe La La Celebrates Its Grand Opening in McHenry

Shoe La La, a new locally owned footwear and accessories store, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 30, in McHenry, according to a news release from Garrett County Business Development. The store, owned by Nazira Mukhamejan, is at the rear of the building at 23789...

Mchenry, MD · 2d
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Area Man who Owned Businesses, Restaurants, BOE Employee, Gary Eugene Albertazzie, Passes at 70

Gary Eugene Albertazzie, 70, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born November 19, 1955 in Morgantown to the late Earl L. Albertazzie and the late Mary Fletcher Albertazzie. Gary attended Morgantown High School where he played football for the Mohigans. Following graduation,...

Morgantown, WV · 3d

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Watch: Rich Rodriguez previews home game vs. Kansas

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia football returns home for the first time in four weeks to host the Kansas Jayhawks in the Mountaineers’ penultimate game at Milan Puskar Stadium this season. WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez spoke to members of the media on Tuesday afternoon to preview the...

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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Watch: Mouhamed Sylla on his progress this season

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia men’s basketball plays its final home game of the month against Mercer on Thursday evening. After facing the Bears, the Mountaineers hit the road for the rest of the month, playing in the Players Era 8 in Las Vegas next week, and then in the Dick Vitale Invitational in Charlotte, N.C. the following week.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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No. 24 WVU returns to The Greenbrier for Northwestern test

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. No. 24 West Virginia will return to Colonial Hall at The Greenbrier on Friday for a 5:30 p.m. ET matchup with Northwestern. The nationally televised game gives the unbeaten Mountaineers another early test away from Hope Coliseum and brings them back to the site of one of last season’s defining wins. The WVU schedule lists the game for CBS Sports Network.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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Services announced for fallen Preston County firefighter, community leader

NEWBURG, W.Va. — Funeral services for a Preston County firefighter and community leader will be held this weekend in Newburg. Clinton “JR” Wolfe, 61, was a firefighter and assistant fire chief with the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) and was killed in the line of duty Sunday. No other information has been released.

Preston County, WV · 22h

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Michael Hawkins Jr. is not getting the national respect he deserves

West Virginia's starting quarterback has been one of the top players in college football this season.

Morgantown, WV · 15h

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Garrett County Public Schools and Garrett County Government Collaborate on Central Office Relocation

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has proposed relocating its Central Office to 40 South Second Street in Oakland beginning in the 2027–2028 school year. The proposal is part of a collaborative effort between GCPS and Garrett County Government to make more efficient use of existing public facilities, address the long-term facility needs of both organizations, and reduce future capital and operational costs. It would also allow the school system to direct available capital resources toward school facilities and student learning environments.

Garrett County, MD · 1d

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Rustic Ridge Mine foes: Donegal area damaged enough by mining

Continuing coal mining operations in the Donegal area could have a long-term negative impact on the residents’ supply of well water, the stability of their homes and the quality of the streams — particularly if problems arise once mining ceases, a group of residents told state environmental regulators Tuesday.

Donegal, PA · 2d

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Garrett County Holds 60 Percent Snow Chance Friday While Baltimore, Frederick, and Most of Maryland See Chilly Rain and a Sharp Cooldown

MARYLAND — Snow chances for the end of the week have dropped sharply across most of Maryland, but Garrett County in the far western part of the state still holds a 60 percent chance of snow by Friday evening. The National Blend of Models also shows a smaller 10 percent chance along the Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County. For most of the region, the storm will bring a chilly rain Thursday into Friday, followed by temperatures running close to 15 degrees below average.

Garrett County, MD · 3d

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Garrett County Early Deer Season Harvest Up 10.5%, DNR Reports

Hunters in Garrett County harvested 1,465 deer during the deer seasons from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31, up 10.5% from 1,326 deer last year, according to figures released Nov. 9 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Garrett’s total includes 979 antlered deer, up 15.9% from 845 in 2025, and...

Garrett County, MD · 1d

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After anxious moments, Belle Vernon surges past Somerset into state quarterfinals

For the first time since 2011, the Belle Vernon boys soccer team is moving on in the state playoffs. WPIAL champion Belle Vernon scored three goals in the second half to come away with a 3-0 win over District 5 champion Somerset and advance to the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals Saturday.

Belle Vernon, PA · 1d

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Hometown heroes honored at Preston County Veterans Day ceremony

KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — Several hometown heroes, their families and other community leaders gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony outside the Preston County Courthouse on Wednesday. Veterans from World War II and beyond were present, each carrying their own stories and sacrifices. During the ceremony, local leaders took turns...

Preston County, WV · 1d

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Brief Thursday Morning Rain Gives Way to Windy Cold in Maryland As Garrett County and Snowshoe West Virginia Pick up Mountain Snow

MARYLAND — What once looked like a possible storm for the Mid-Atlantic is now expected to bring only brief rain to most of Maryland on Thursday morning. The surface system is moving faster than the upper-level support needed to strengthen it, cutting down its impact for Baltimore, Washington, and central Maryland. Conditions will turn windy, cooler, and dry later Thursday, while snow still falls over the mountains of western Maryland and West Virginia.

Maryland · 2d

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School Board Approves Virtual Learning Plan for Winter Weather, With Three Traditional Snow Days First

At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Garrett County Board of Education approved Garrett County Public Schools’ virtual learning plan for the 2026-27 school year, which lets the superintendent call virtual learning days during severe winter weather once the calendar’s built-in snow days have been used. The plan keeps...

Garrett County, MD · 1d

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Mon County BOE reviews 2026-27 enrollment numbers, reports fourth straight year of declines

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County School System plans to continue to dive into more details about the ongoing decline in student enrollment. Mon County Schools Deputy Superintendent Donna Talerico reported that student enrollment for the 2026-27 semester reached 10,907 students, which reflects a 163-student decrease in comparison to last year. This also marks the fourth consecutive year of declining enrollment, with the largest decrease observed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monongalia County, WV · 2d

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You can step behind a 30-foot waterfall in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania

Cucumber Falls drops 30 feet over a sandstone ledge in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, and you can walk right up to it. The water pours in a thin, veil-like sheet into a clear pool surrounded by mossy rock and thick forest. It sits inside Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette...

Fayette County, PA · 17h