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What's going on this Memorial Day? Here's what we know
Somerset County communities will be observing Memorial Day, May 27. Here are some of the events planned: Stoystown Memorial Day Parade and celebrate Stoystown 250 The Stoystown Legion and Lions Club annual celebration will begin with a service in front of Deaner Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. with the parade immediately following. The service...
Verizon receiving $13.5 million to bring high speed internet to Somerset County
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has approved $204 million in Broadband Infrastructure Program grant awards to 53 projects in 42 Pennsylvania counties. “Too many Pennsylvanians don’t have the high-speed internet they need to do their homework, support their small business or stay connected with loved ones. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we’re changing that,” said U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in a news release. “This funding will help close the digital divide in Pennsylvania communities that need it most, rural and urban areas alike.”
Marshalls, 'needed and welcomed here' opens in Somerset County
It was a lively morning Thursday at 1534 N. Center Ave. when Marshalls opened its doors for the first time. There was a ribbon cutting, and a gift given to the first person in a long line that began to form at about 7:30 a.m. The new retail store opened at 8 a.m. and the line snaked along the sidewalk past the store. By 8:02 a.m., the parking lot in front of the store was nearly full. Cars continued to roll in slowly as drivers looked for rare parking spaces.
Bedford Airport celebrates 30 years of service
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over the past 30 years, the Bedford Airport has become extremely important and valuable to residents so on Thursday, they decided to celebrate. Despite not offering commercial use, everyone in attendance recognized how valuable the airport has been to the economy in Bedford County and surrounding areas. It’s even allowed […]
Somerset County property transfers for the week of May 6-10
Here are the property transfers recorded with the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds from May 6-10. Lisa Burton to Kristy Bustamante, Shade Township, $49,900. Richard and Sherry Sherrin to Brian and Kiflyn McCabe, Jenner Township, $20,000. Christopher and Kym Pelcher to Apres Ski Rentals LLC, Middlecreek Township, $425,000. Richard and...
Bedford County drive-in celebrates new improvements
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new improvements to the Sliver Lining Drive-In on Tuesday. A ribbon cutting was held on May 14 to celebrate a new projector for the drive-in as well as a way to thank the businesses involved in the upgrades. Kinsely and Sons, for […]
13 Somerset County athletes win District 5 track and field titles
LOYSBURG — It was a banner day for a bevy of Somerset County athletes at the District 5 Track and Field Championships on Wednesday at Northern Bedford's Panther Community Stadium. Thirteen county competitors won D5 gold, earning trips to the PIAA championships. Bringing home gold Conemaugh Township girls earn Heritage Conference track and field...
Somerset County school districts set for graduation ceremonies
Somerset County's high schools are set to graduate the senior class of 2024 in the next couple of weeks. Here is a list of the graduation times and dates:. Berlin Brothersvalley graduation is 7 p.m. May 30 at the Snyder of Berlin Sports Complex. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the auditorium.
Five Central Pa counties awarded over $200k for senior community centers
(WTAJ) — Huntingdon, Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Jefferson County are among the 45 senior community centers that will be receiving grants to ensure older adults are supported in familiar, local places with services to stay healthy and connected to their communities. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced on Tuesday, May 14 that 45 Senior Community […]
Effort underway to grow Allegheny woodrat population, here's where in Pennsylvania
A multi-state effort is underway to increase the number of rare Allegheny woodrats and the first pups will be released in June, including one in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Maryland Zoo and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Wildlife Futures Program are members of the Allegheny Woodrat Working Group...
Roof Garden Biz: Professional honors, new members, new medical professionals
Roof Garden Biz is a monthly roundup of business happenings in Somerset County. To submit an item, email news@dailyamerican.com. The following are some of the business-related news from the month in the Somerset County area. Windber GYN Associates welcomes Mandy ElBayly, CRNP. Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber welcomed Mandy...
Route 403 improvement project shifts to Hooversville Borough
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's long-term improvement project on State Route 403 shifted on Tuesday to a section from Number 3 Road to Grove Avenue in southern Hooversville borough in Somerset County. The contractor will set up temporary traffic signals and a concrete barrier to create a 9-foot-wide single lane of traffic along...
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