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Police: Man sets Johnstown-area home ablaze with child inside, flees on dirt bike

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Johnstown-area man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he poured gasoline inside a home, set it on fire and threatened a woman before fleeing officers on a dirt bike. Authorities say 31-year-old Norberto Rivera-Lopez is charged in connection with an incident...

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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 · 2d
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Drainage, utility work expected to cause delays in Cambria County

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Delays up to 15 minutes are possible as a drainage and utility work project begins in Cambria County this week. According to PennDOT, the work will start Monday, Nov. 9 along Route 756 (Bedford Street/Elton Road) between Vo-Tech Drive and Industrial Park Road in Geistown Borough and Richland Township. The […]

Cambria County, PA · 5h

Only In Your State

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The Legend Behind Pennsylvania's Most Chilling Bridge

Covered bridges are typically visited for their scenic beauty, but that’s not the case with Herline Covered Bridge, one of the most allegedly haunted places in Pennsylvania. In fact, this particular destination has been associated with a haunted legend for over 150 years. And while the bridge is certainly picturesque, what inspires lore is the […]

Bedford County, PA · 2d

The Daily American

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Meyersdale tops Windber for return trip to District 5-1A title game

MEYERSDALE — Junior Caleb Sines rushed for 110 yards and scored two total touchdowns as second-seeded Meyersdale avenged a regular season loss to third-seeded Windber 21-14 in a District 5-1A football semifinal, Friday, Nov. 6. "This feels really good, especially to get them back after they beat us in the regular season," said Sines. "To get Cooper (Porter) back against the team that hurt him and see him score a touchdown, this feels really nice. Now, we are just going to try and do what we did last year." Playoff highlights District 5 semifinals, Pa. high school football live scores Comprehensive coverage Complete Somerset County high school football coverage for 2026 Porter has not played since the first half of the Week 4 matchup against the Ramblers, sustaining a knee injury in the contest. He returned Friday night and made an impact. Porter played defense for much of the contest, but when senior Spencer Whitfield suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter, Porter stepped in on offense. He rushed for 34 yards on eight carries and scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown with 5:52 left in the game to extend Meyersdale's lead. "That was pretty unexpected," Meyersdale coach Ryan

Meyersdale, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Westmoreland County nursing home employee accused of stealing jewelry from residents

Ligonier Valley Police have filed criminal charges against a Rector woman accused of stealing jewelry from residents living at Bethlen Home during her employment at the facility.

Westmoreland County, PA · 6h

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Bedford Co., Man Jailed After Alleged Knife Attack

A Hyndman, Bedford County man remains behind bars without bail following a violent public disturbance Wednesday evening, during which he allegedly attacked a neighbor and his underage daughter with a knife. Forty-three-year-old Donald Merkel, was arrested by the Pennsylvania State Police after a brief scuffle outside a home along Brook Lane in Londonderry Township. According to investigators, the altercation began when Merkel reportedly made repeated derogatory comments about the male victim’s family. The dispute quickly escalated when Merkel pulled out a knife and attempted to attack the man’s family members. When the father intervened to protect his family, a scuffle ensued. Witnesses told state troopers that Merkel began wildly swinging the weapon, leaving the underage female victim with multiple cuts. The situation was brought under control when a nearby neighbor stepped in to assist the father. Together, the two men managed to disarm Merkel and detain him until state troopers arrived on the scene. According to online court records, Merkel is facing a variety of assault-related charges, including multiple felony counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with extreme indifference, and other related counts. Merkel was arraigned and subsequently transferred to the Bedford County Jail, where he is currently being housed after bail was denied.

Bedford County, PA · 2d

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Ligonier Township Couple Marks 75 Years of Marriage, Never Once Angry at Bedtime

James and Julia Ambrose of Ligonier Township have just celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary, a milestone the couple marked together after a lifetime that began at the altar of the First Methodist Church of Ligonier in 1951. Now both in their 90s, the Ambroses have spent decades building a family that has grown far beyond the two sons and two daughters they raised.

Ligonier, PA · 1d

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STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR JACK IN ROBSON MURDER CASE

In Westmoreland County, Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio has set a new date for an update on the murder trial of Robert Patrick Jack, the 21-year-old accused of being the triggerman who shot and killed Alice Robson at her home outside of New Florence, in Saint Clair Township, in December of 2023. Jack is charged with criminal homicide, murder of the first and third degree, and conspiracy. His two co-defendants, Melissa Fox-Beacom and Matthew Bates, have already been convicted and sentenced to life in prison, but both have appealed. They claim Jack acted on his own and went mad when they tried to talk him out of shooting Robson.

New Florence, PA · 12h

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'So excited:' Johnstown Christmas Tree returns to newly renovated Central Park

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Christmas Tree is back in the newly renovated Central Park in downtown Johnstown after a one-year hiatus. Last year, the tree was relocated to People's Natural Gas Park due to the renovations at Central Park. On Friday, volunteers were putting up what they...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

The Daily American

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Everett outlasts Conemaugh Township in District 5-2A championship

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — Conemaugh Township eyed its second upset of the week when it took on top-seeded Everett in the District 5 Class 2A volleyball championship, Saturday, Nov. 7, at Pitt-Johnstown. Like its semifinal final contest against Windber, the title tilt went the distance. Unfortunately, Conemaugh Township could not complete the rally, as the Warriors earned a 23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 11-25, 15-12 victory. "You can't wait until the third and fourth game to put the pedal to the metal," said Conemaugh Township coach Laura Swank. "The nerves got to some of my players. Once we settled in, we had a battle. Everett, they're a phenomenal team. They're very scrappy. They don't give up." Champs again Berlin Brothersvalley bests Meyersdale for 4th straight D5-1A title Ones to watch Berlin bids for 4th straight D5 volleyball title, Class 2A wide open There were nine ties in the first set. After an 8-1 run by the Warriors, Conemaugh Township went on a 7-0 surge for a 22-21 advantage. Conemaugh Township closed the set, tallying 3 of the final 4 points, taking a 1-0 lead in the match. The second set was another battle. Trailing 17-12, Conemaugh Township notched five straight points to even

Everett, PA · 17h

WTAJ

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Local clock repairman turns back timeless clocks

VINTONDALE, Pa. (WTAJ) — In a world where time is always just a glance away, there’s something special about a clock that keeps time the old-fashioned way. Walt Mack of Vintondale has been fixing clocks for over 30 years and opened his own business, Mack’s Clock Repair, just over 20 years ago. That business is […]

Vintondale, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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Cambria County to host Veterans Day, Marine Corps celebration

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday ceremony is set for Nov. 10 at the Cambria County Courthouse Rotunda. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., and the office is located at 200 S. Center St., Ebensburg. The event will honor military veterans for their service and sacrifice […]

Cambria County, PA · 2d

The Daily American

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Conemaugh Township upset, North Star cruises in D5 football semifinals

Four Somerset County football teams competed in District 5 semifinal matchups, Friday, Nov. 6. Meyersdale earned its second straight District 5-1A title berth with a win over Windber. It will face fourth-seeded Northern Bedford County, which upset Conemaugh Township. Meanwhile, in Class 2A, North Star rolled to a semifinal victory over Everett. Avenging a loss Meyersdale tops Windber for return trip to District 5-1A title game Conemaugh Township falls to Northern Bedford County Junior quarterback Trace Baker threw touchdown passes of 82 and 80 yards, guiding the Black Panthers to a 34-21 upset over Conemaugh Township. The Black Panthers built a 20-7 lead at halftime. Northern Bedford extended its lead to 34-7, before Conemaugh Township tallied two fourth-quarter scores, setting the final. Conemaugh Township junior quarterback Greyson Studer completed 16 of 26 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns, including a 51-yard TD to Micah Murray and a 32-yard strike to Colton Shippey, who also added a rushing touchdown. Bryce Conn had six catches for 82 yards. Conemaugh Township, which played in the D5-1A title game last year, finished 8-3, its most wins in a season since 2018. "Our kids played hard and never gave up," Conemaugh Township coach Brandon

Somerset County, PA · 2d

The Daily American

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Somerset SAR set to dedicate new Revolutionary War Memorial Nov. 11

As Somerset County is preparing to honor veterans on Nov. 11, a new memorial to celebrate the country's first veterans will be unveiled. The Great Glades Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will officially dedicate the county’s newest monument to honor and acknowledge the service of Somerset County’s Revolutionary War veterans. The formal dedication ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at the monument on the Courthouse Plaza. Lynn Schrock and William Lehman, both of Somerset, have been working, researching and trying to verify the service of all the veterans buried in the county. There were more who once lived here, but they limited the list to those buried in Somerset County. They also have a listing of the patriots who didn't serve in the military but supported the cause in other ways. Lehman, president of the Great Glades Chapter and District 8 deputy for the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, said he lives near the courthouse. He and his wife take walks and one day she mentioned to him that there is no monument for Revolutionary War soldiers at the courthouse. "She said we should do something about it," Lehman said.

Somerset County, PA · 1d

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New natural wellness center opens in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A ribbon cutting was held Friday morning for a business that focuses on natural wellness in Bedford County. Southern Salts began as a vision to create a space that focuses on health, healing and relaxation. The business offers different types of services including red...

Bedford County, PA · 1d

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McConnellsburg Tops Conemaugh Township for District 5 Class A Title

McConnellsburg 3, Conemaugh Twp 1: The top-ranked Spartans beat the second-ranked Conemaugh Township Indians in the District 5 championship match Nov. 5 at Bedford High School. Hoyt Glenn put the Spartans ahead 1-0 six minutes into the match. Callen Mellott played a short corner to Ethan Lang, who sent the...

Mcconnellsburg, PA · 2d

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Docs: Bishop McCort aims to revise lawsuit against LHAC as PIAA & 6 schools push back

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Bishop McCort Catholic Academy is asking to revise its lawsuit against schools in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and the PIAA as the PIAA and six school districts are pushing back. The filings mark another procedural step in the case. A judge gave the defendants...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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Officials break ground on next phase of Hershey West End project

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Milton Hershey School just broke ground on the next phase of the Hershey West End development project. According to the Milton Hershey School, earlier today, officials broke ground on Phase J of the Hershey West End development project. This phase includes plans for a community featuring 138 for-sale units. This […]

Hershey, PA · 2d