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Johnstown community left dejected after theater closes due to storm damage
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown community is saddened to hear that the State Theater of Johnstown has closed its doors for the foreseeable future due to damages to the interior from a storm in August. “I’m sad. I’m very sad to hear that,” Mark Miller, a Johnstown resident said. “It’s great that April brought […]
Toys for Tots signups underway in Cambria, Somerset Counties
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Toys for Tots drive is officially underway in Southern Cambria and Somerset Counties. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is beginning to hold in-person signups for families in need starting Tuesday and is looking for anyone interested in donating or hosting a collection box at their business or space. […]
Donegal Township lays off road maintenance crew
DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Donegal Township is without a road maintenance department after the township laid the crew off.Kathleen Miller is a native of Donegal, Washington County, and she thinks the township's move to ax the road and maintenance workers is not going to go well."It's going to be a disaster," Miller said. "It already is a disaster."On Sept. 12, the board voted unanimously to lay off the four-member detail, telling taxpayers the road crew was not getting the job done."We asked the supervisors at the last meeting what's your plan because they laid off the road crew off,"...
Rural Pa. Republicans react to Vance-Walz debate: Calm, collected vs. deer-in-headlights
SOMERSET – About 25 Republicans from this rural coal-mining community gathered at a sports tavern Tuesday night for the political showdown between vice presidential candidates. Amid tables filled with beer, pizza and wings, the GOP faithful expected a heaping serving of political red meat as tart-tongued Republican JD Vance...
Despite local opposition, why PA Turnpike Commission advancing I-76 realignment plan
SOMERSET ― The battle lines are being drawn, but there is the possibility of a cease-fire with both sides' understanding, input and staying power. Somerset County Commissioners know about such persistent endeavors since at least six boards, elected every four years, have voiced opposition to the Allegheny Mountain Realignment Project, now in the...
Vote for the Daily American Somerset County Athlete of the Week for Sept. 23-27
Each Monday, the Daily American will select nominees for Female and Male Athlete of the Week in Somerset County for the fall sports season. There will be a separate poll for Football Athlete of the Week. We will post the polls each Monday at 5 a.m., and voters will have through Wednesday at 5 p.m....
Dauphin County company acquires environmental and geological consulting firm
A Derry Township company has acquired an environmental and geological consulting business. The Arm Group, an engineering and environmental consulting company has acquired Taylor GeoServices. The acquisition was announced Sept. 3. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Taylor GeoServices is based in Newtown Township, Delaware County, and provides environmental...
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