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Two charged after laptop, guns stolen from Somerset County homeWTAJ10 hours ago
Somerset's Early Head Start program unveils upgraded facilities and infant nursing roomWJAC TV16 hours ago
Somerset County students recognized during Red Ribbon RallyThe Daily American22 hours ago
Gov. Shapiro signs law bringing new holiday to Pennsylvaniaabc27 News10 hours ago
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Two charged after laptop, guns stolen from Somerset County home
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man and a woman from Confluence are facing charges after they were allegedly involved in the theft of multiple guns and a laptop from a home in Jefferson Township. William Strickland, 35, and Rebecca Cullison, 26, are both facing charges after police were called to a home for a […]
Bedford woman accused of neglecting, ‘torturing’ over a dozen cats
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Bedford woman is facing over 90 charges involving animal cruelty and torture after state police discovered over a dozen cats were being severely neglected at her home. Barbara Smith, 72, was accused of keeping the felines in unsanitary conditions and depriving them of food, clean shelter and veterinary care. […]
Drop-off locations opening in Somerset County for Operation Christmas Child
SOMERSET ― Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18–25. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster, according to a press release issued by Samaritan's Purse. More...
Vote for the Daily American Somerset County Athlete of the Week for Oct. 14-18
Each Monday, the Daily American will select nominees for Female and Male Athlete of the Week in Somerset County for the fall sports season. There will be a separate poll for Football Athlete of the Week. We will post the polls each Monday at 5 a.m., and voters will have through Wednesday at 5 p.m....
Pittsburgh food bank announces local winners of Child Hunger Hero Awards
PITTSBURGH ― Through the Child Hunger Hero Award Program (CHH), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank recognized schools and community sponsors who have gone above and beyond to serve meals to children. Three Somerset County organizations were included in the award recognition. Silver award winners were Camp Harmony and Movement Collective. Receiving a bronze...
Ferndale topples Shade for 2nd straight WestPAC volleyball crown
SHANKSVILLE — After dropping the first set of the WestPAC volleyball championship to Shade-Shanksville, Ferndale rallied and dominated the next three sets, capturing its second straight title with a 23-25, 25-21, 25-11, 25-13 triumph. "The seniors that lead this team really push everybody," said Ferndale coach Liana Roland. "They push themselves. They strive...
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