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Somerset’s Newly-Renovated Pool
The Town of Somerset residents have been celebrating the reopening of their beloved community pool following an extensive renovation that completed just in time for the 2024 summer season. Chair of the Somerset Pool Committee, Matthew Zaft, spoke with MMC-TV about the renovation, while the Somerset Dolphins swim team hosted their MCSL Divisionals meet. Watch to get a glimpse of the new pool and the Dolphins swimming their way to victory.
World Boardgaming Championship brings global players to Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Seven Springs Mountain Resort is usually filled with skiers and snowboarders in the winter, beautiful foliage in the fall and families enjoying a hot day in the summer. But this week, it’s all about what’s inside the doors that brings out the fun in everyone. The BPA’s World Boardgaming Championship […]
Somerset County Baseball Old-Timers announce 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The 27th annual Somerset County Baseball Old-Timers Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Aug. 24, at the Stoystown American Legion Post 257. Festivities begin at noon. The hall of fame inductions and awards ceremony will be start at 2. Former players, coaches and supporters of Somerset County baseball are invited to attend the picnic...
Legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash headlines Johnstown War Memorial show in 1976
Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — As we look back at our 75 years of broadcasting, it’s not hard to see that we were given access to some of the biggest stars that came to our region, including legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. It was a packed house at Johnstown’s War...
Historical society mines Derry area's coal mining past for living history program
Miners, their wives, child laborers and patch town store operators all had a part in the history of coal in the Derry area. “There were so many mines in this area,” said Donna Showalter, a Derry Area Historical Society board member. “Just about everybody who has lived in this area has coal mining in their family.”
Shapiro Administration discusses substance abuse prevention programs
The Shapiro Administration is canvassing the state to gather feedback about the best ways to address the opioid and overdose crisis still plaguing the commonwealth. They made several stops in Cambria County Wednesday, including holding a roundtable discussion at the Cambria County Academic Center and discussing prevention activities at Flood City Youth Fitness Academy in Johnstown.
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