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Somerset and Friedens fire departments merging: both remaining open
The chief at Somerset Volunteer Fire Department said the station has responded to over 350 calls so far this year, and with a limited number of volunteers a merger with the nearby Friedens Volunteer Fire company is happening. The merger will officially begin January 1st, 2025. The new name of...
One Killed in MD Apartment Fire
Cumberland Times-News, Md. Jul. 22—FROSTBURG — One person was killed Monday when a pre-dawn fire swept through a three-unit apartment building at 210 Welsh Hill Road, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Two other occupants escaped the 3:27 a.m. blaze. Fire investigators said the victim...
Somerset’s Uptown Chalk The Block Festival brings a gallery of art to the streets
Somerset welcomes back the bright and colorful Uptown Chalk the Block Festival this weekend. It’s all about live art with 21 professional chalk artists, emerging and youth artist...
Lucky Player Nabs Jackpot Prize Just in Time for Her Birthday
Western Maryland woman claims $560,000 Multi-Match jackpot. Making birthday plans can be tedious, especially when it comes to finding the funds to pay for a party. Having enough cash for a grand celebration won’t be an issue for a lucky Cumberland woman, who just collected a $560,000 Multi-Match jackpot prize only weeks before her birthday.
City of Cumberland Announces Citizens Local Government Academy
City of Cumberland Announces Details of Citizens Local Government Academy. The City of Cumberland invites you to participate in the first annual Citizens Local Government Academy. This program will provide opportunities to local residents to learn more about the town government and how it operates by attending a variety of sessions and other activities.
Sportsbeat Top 10: Somerset defensive end Rowan Holmes
SOMERSET, Pa. (WTAJ) – Rowan Holmes is a dominant wrestler for Somerset with two PIAA Championship medals under his belt. It’s also easy to see that the Lehigh wrestling commit’s skills translate from taking down wrestlers to tackling quarterbacks. Last year, Holmes was named to the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference’s first team as a defensive […]
WATCH | Firefighters rescue cats from burning home in Meyersdale
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Video shows heartwarming moments caught on camera in Somerset County as responders cared for cats they just pulled from a burning house. Authorities say flames broke out at a Meyersdale home Sunday evening on Keystone Street. Officials say firefighters were able to get the...
Obituary: Tayman, Paul Douglas
Paul Douglas Tayman, III, 57, of Romney, WV, departed this earthly life on July 21, 2024. Paul was born in Baltimore, MD, to Paul Sr. and Leonia Ruth Tayman, who preceded him in death. Paul was a mechanic by trade, but playing guitar was his passion. Paul is survived by...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 70: Finn Whittle, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Coaches Comments: Finn is an old-school hard-nosed football player. His toughness and will to win continue to impress me. He is a slashing runner who is always going forward. As a backup last year, he rushed for over 700 yards on 6.4 yards per carry. In his 2 games as a starter, he had an impressive 61 carries for 457 and 6 TDs. He is working tirelessly to perform at that level every week this fall.
National Heritage Area to Host Regional Tourism Conference Aug. 5
Romney, WVa. (WVDN) – Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area invites all tourism industry professionals to the annual Highlands Creative Economy Tourism Summit on Monday, August 5th at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf & the Blind in Romney. This year’s event will emphasize the importance of addressing accessibility in the tourism and hospitality sectors. […] The post National Heritage Area to Host Regional Tourism Conference Aug. 5 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Springside Chestnut Hill 2025 ATT Colin commits to Stevens Tech
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 2025 attack Maille Colin has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Stevens Institute of Technology. High school: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA. Position: Attack. Grad year: 2025. College committed to: Stevens Institute of Technology. Club team: Reign LC. Expected major: Business. Why did you...
14 years of Knitting; How a Somerset church ministry gives back
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Back in 2010, a group of four women opened a magazine to find ways to help out their local parish. After flipping through the pages, the group agreed to dedicate their time to the ministry through needles and balls of yarn. There it was, St. Paul’s Presbyterian had a prayer […]
Press Release - Columbia Gas Work on Fayette Street & Spruce Place
Press Release - Columbia Gas Work on Fayette Street & Spruce Place. The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Columbia Gas of Maryland, would like to notify the public that Fayette Street will be closed to thru traffic between N Smallwood Street and N Lee Street on July 25th to July 26th between the times of 7am to 5pm. In addition, on Monday July 29th, Spruce Place between Cumberland Street and Fayette Street will be closed between 7am to 5pm.
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