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Who bought and who sold property in Somerset County May 13-17?
Here are the property transfers recorded with the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds from May 13-17. Larry Yaukey to Stanley Plume, Addison Township, $12,466.20. Somerset K&S LLC to Broad Street Brothers LLC, Somerset Township, $1,016,000. Donald Fritz, executor of the estate of Margie Laverne Fritz, to August Airsman, Lincoln Township,...
Work to restore 130-year-old Pa. cable railroad paused by safety issues
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Work on the Johnstown Inclined Plane restoration could resume in early June, after the project’s mechanical engineer of record reviews a report from the manufacturer of the Incline’s “sheave wheels” on issues with the wheels’ rims and recommends a plan of action.
Conemaugh Township Area School District plans three-year renovation project, tax increases
DAVIDSVILLE ― As the Conemaugh Township Area School District prepares to graduate its 85th class of high school students on May 30, the administration and board of directors are preparing to guide the district through a capital improvement project intended to secure its educational future in Somerset County. This...
Looking for fresh produce? Here's some farmers markets in Somerset County
Somerset County communities sponsor farmers' markets during the summer months. Here are some of them:. A new farmers market in Confluence happens four times throughout the summer, 8 a.m. to noon, May 25, June 29, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7. Each visit promises a unique experience brimming with local flavors and crafts. https://confluencefarmers.com/
Four projects in Cambria County to receive $650,000
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State Rep. Frank Burns has announced that $650,000 in state grant funding has been awarded to Cambria County communities. The grants come from the Keystone Communities program through the Department of Community and Economic Development. The program supports Pennsylvania’s communities and helps them to pay for revitalization projects such as […]
Jackson Officials Announce Traffic Study to Solve Traffic Issues in Robin Estates
Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina, in partnership with the township council, the Jackson Township Police Department, and traffic safety and civil engineers from T&M Associates, has announced a traffic safety study to be conducted for the Robin Estates neighborhood. Robin Estates is a small community of single-family homes with two major connector roads passing through it, Manhattan Street and Cooks Bridge Road. Those roads are heavily traveled and shared with the Meridian healthcare building, Holman Elementary School, Johnson Park, West Lake, Winding Ways, Sixty Acres, Johns, and multiple commercial strip malls. At the last township council meeting, residents voiced concerns
Somerset County Commissioners accept water system chief resignation; hire 911 coordinator
Somerset County Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Terry Stutzman, chief operator of the Somerset County General Authority Water System. In his resignation, Stutzman said it was time to move on for his personal life, said Commissioner Irvin Kimmel Jr. There are four positions within the authority, but right now...
Somerset attorneys went to county schools to share what Law Day represents
SOMERSET — For nearly 60 years student tours of the courthouse conducted by local attorneys followed on Law Day, May 1, with a ceremony held in a courtroom before the county judges sitting en banc. Learning how the judicial system works and its importance in society has been a...
Street in downtown Johnstown to close for several days
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that a street in Johnstown will be closing due to events being hosted in the area. Napoleon Street/Route 403 between Market Street and Walnut Street in downtown Johnstown will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29 until 4 […]
Downtown Johnstown to host community walks
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Recreation Economic Committee (REC) announced the return of a step challenge and “WalkWorks Wednesday” back to downtown Johnstown. Starting on Wednesday, May 29, the walking group will meet near the Cambria County Library, on the corner of Main Street and Walnut Street, and will follow a predetermined route. Anyone is […]
Betcher, Sleek voted Daily American Somerset County Athlete of the Week for May 13-18
Windber track and field athlete Lukas Betcher was voted Daily American Somerset County Male Athlete of the Week while Conemaugh Township track and field athlete Baylee Sleek was selected Female Athlete of the Week for their efforts May 13-18. Betcher upset defending District 5 Track and Field champion Bryson Hetz in the javelin with a throw of 165-09. ...
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