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Somerset County volunteer fire companies vote to merge
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two volunteer fire companies in Somerset County announced they are creating a new merged organization. Over the past year and a half, the Fridens Volunteer Fire Company said they’ve been working closely with the Somerset Vol. Fire Department in creating one merged organization. On Wednesday, July 17, members voted and […]
Somerset County property transfers for the week of July 8-12
Here are the property transfers recorded with the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds from July 8-12. Donna Geizura to David Moore, Middlecreek Township, $20,000.Tina Kennedy to Beatty Properties LLC, Quemahoning Township, $101,000.Daniel Lamar and Esther Marie Miller to Andrew and Diane Martin, Stonycreek Township, $825,000. ...
Friends group and commission at odds over High Point Lake project
Friends of High Point Lake approached Somerset County Commissioners Tuesday for help. The group is concerned about a proposed project at High Point Lake by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to have the breast and spillway replaced. The work is expected to cost $7.5 million, according to a May 23, 2023, story...
Roof Garden Biz: New hires, honorees, new business notices
Roof Garden Biz is a monthly roundup of business happenings in Somerset County. To submit an item, email news@dailyamerican.com. The following are some of the business-related news from the month in the Somerset County area. ...
Lieutenant Governor addresses mayors from across Pennsylvania on safety
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Mayors from across the Commonwealth gathered in Johnstown for the Pennsylvania State Mayor’s Association Annual Conference. Many of the speakers, including Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis focused on addressing safety concerns throughout the commonwealth and what steps the governor has taken to help. Legislators hope the new state budget, passed earlier in […]
Cambria County students to learn about healthcare careers through Conemaugh Memorial
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Bishop McCort Catholic High School are teaming up to help students with their future careers before they leave high school. On Thursday, the medical center and the high school unveiled the ‘H.E.A.L program’, which is geared towards giving students opportunities to learn about healthcare careers and […]
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