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Update: One killed in Somerset County crash, another taken to hospital
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person was pronounced dead after a vehicle crash in Somerset County Monday evening. The crash happened around 7 p.m. July 1 on Old Lincoln Highway in Quemahoning Township. According to state police, 55-year-old Wave Mostoller of Shanksville was driving a Ford Fusion east when he left the road and […]
PSP: Shanksville man killed, woman hospitalized after car crashes into tree in Somerset Co
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a Shanksville man is dead and his female passenger is hospitalized after he crashed into a tree along Old Lincoln Highway in Somerset County Monday evening. Police say around 7 p.m. Monday, 55-year-old Wave Mostoller was reportedly traveling eastbound, near Highland Road,...
What's the weather forecast for Somerset County for July 4th?
After a cool start to July, warmer temperatures more typical for the season will return mid-week as Independence Day celebrations take place throughout the weekend. Revolutionary War veterans honored:PASSAR taking on a 'monumental' project. A strong low-pressure system brought cool Canadian air into the mid-Atlantic and southern states on Monday...
Seniors heading to a 'Picnic in Paradise' July 19
Summer is here and that means it's time for Somerset County seniors to get together for a day full of fun and fellowship. This year the Area Agency on Aging's 48th annual Senior Picnic is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 at the Bakersville Fire Hall, 2143 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset. Lunch is served at noon.
Send us your photos from Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo!
Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo, sponsored by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and Somerset Trust Co., is set for July 17. Send us photos from your trip to the zoo that day and we'll publish them in a photo gallery at www.dailyamerican.com. Please identify the people in the photo. Send the photo as a .jpg attachment to news@dailyamerican.com. This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Send us your photos from Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo!
Pa. man among 2 to receive Medal of Honor posthumously from President Biden
President Joe Biden on Wednesday will award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private Philip G. Shadrach, United States Army, and Private George D. Wilson, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry. Shadrach was a native of Somerset County. Shadrach and Wilson will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for...
10 Somerset County players named to Pa. Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team
Ten Somerset County athletes were named to the Pennsylvania Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team on Monday. Somerset sophomore pitcher Braeden Flower and junior outfielder Lane Lambert were first-team selections while junior catcher Callen Miller earned a nod on the second team in Class 3A. "I am very proud of Braeden, Lane and Callen, and...
Summer camp in Somerset helps kids with diabetes thrive and connect
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — This week marks the annual summer camp organized by the American Diabetes Association in Somerset County. Known as ADA Camp Courage, the camp takes place at Camp Soles in Rockwood. Children aged 8 to 17 with diabetes spend several days and nights participating in typical summer camp activities like swimming and canoeing. In addition to recreation, they receive education about managing their diabetes from medical experts and find camaraderie with peers facing similar challenges.
Somerset County property transfers listed in Recorder of Deeds office for June 17-21
Here are the property transfers recorded with the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds from June 17-21. Lohr Coal Lands Inc. to Anthony Eberly, Conemaugh Township, $50,000.Brian Edward and Amy Leigh Allen to Casey Thomas Donchez, Jefferson Township, $172,000.Breen Masciotra to Jessica Becker and Jacqueline Bialostozky, Middlecreek Township, $197,000.Timothy and Lauren Pelesky to Mark...
Chief Deputy Reschenthaler announces ‘mobile’ office hours
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced that his staff will be holding mobile office hours throughout Pennsylvania, with one stop in Somerset County. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ […]
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Somerset and Bedford counties Wednesday night
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9:49 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:30 p.m. for Somerset and Bedford counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 9:49 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Frostburg, moving east...
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