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Yesterday | The Daily American

Somerset teen's photo capturing national attention

Amanda Schlosnagle, 17, had her photography hobby pay off recently when she was notified that one of her submissions was chosen as a finalist in a national competition.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

The Daily American

Meetings to explain new earned income tax collection process

Employer orientation meetings will be held at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday at North Star High School in Boswell, and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday at the Somerset County Technology Center in Somerset.

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The Daily American

Somerset police seek two men on robbery charges

Somerset Borough police are asking for the public's help in finding two robbery suspects.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

The Daily American

Somerset man pleas guilty to sexually assaulting children

A 62-year-old Somerset man pleaded guilty Thursday to three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault in a case in which he admitted to sexually assaulting eight children from May 2010 until July.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

The Daily American

Somerset man accused of possessing child pornography

A 38-year-old Somerset man was arraigned Wednesday on 19 counts of sexual abuse of children and one count of criminal use of a communication facility, all felonies, before Somerset District Judge Ken Johnson .

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

The Daily American

Johnstown company finding success overseas

The Middle East is growing, building cites and hospitals, and a local company is playing a part in the expansion.

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Marquette Tribune

Report says segregation waning in Southern states

A recent report has found that American cities are more racially integrated now than they have been since 1910, with neighborhoods in industrial cities and the growing Sun Belt states leading the charge.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

The Daily American

Somerset man killed, infant daughter injured during crash in Rockwood

A Somerset man was killed and his 9-month-old daughter was injured in this one-vehicle accident on Route 653 at Harvest Drive, Rockwood, at 10:31 a.m. Thursday.

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Thu Feb 02, 2012

Tri-cityherald.com

Santorum says daughter Bella out of hospital

FILE - In this June 6, 2011 file photo, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum holds his daughter Isabella before announcing he is entering the Republican presidential race, on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse in Somerset, Pa.

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The Daily American

Ursina approves plant relocation

Faced with a lengthy court appeal and growing legal expenses, Ursina Borough Council decided to relocate its pending sewage treatment plant at a meeting Wednesday.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

The Daily American

Somerset's Merryman chooses Shippensburg

Shippensburg University was the perfect fit for Somerset's Mitchell Merryman. The two-way lineman chose the Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference school because he said it felt like home.

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Tue Jan 31, 2012

The Daily American

Somerset man sentenced on assault, indecent exposure charges

Clarence William Richter Jr. of Somerset emphasized Tuesday at his sentencing the impact on his family since he entered a plea to indecent assault and indecent exposure charges on Oct.

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The Daily American

Former Windber fire company president sentenced to jail for theft

A busload of Windber firefighters crowded into the courtroom Tuesday at the sentencing of a former company member who admitted he took nearly $820,000 from the organization's coffers.

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Fri Jan 27, 2012

The Daily American

Humane society rescues emaciated horses

Seven horses in critical condition were rescued on Thursday by the Somerset County Humane Society.

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Examiner.com

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge over the PA turnpike to re-open

The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a premier long distance trail in the Laurel Highlands.

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Thu Jan 26, 2012

The Daily American

Somerset police field record number of calls, complaints in 2011

The number of calls and complaints made to Somerset Borough police reached an all-time high in 2011, according to borough officials.

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WTAJ

Inmate On Trial For Raping Prison Employee

Lark Ramsey is on trial for an alleged rape that took place at S.C.I Laurel Highlands in Somerset County.

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WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

Homeless Man Accused Of Molesting Girl While Staying With Her

A man is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl whose mother let him stay at her home because he told her he had been living under a bridge.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

The Daily American

Somerset Hospital names Farrell's successor

The Somerset Hospital Board of Directors has extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Farrell through Dec.

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Tue Jan 24, 2012

Tribune-Chronicle

Michael Maruca 1942-2012

Michael was an avid Steelers fan, loved golfing and landscaping his yard, especially riding his mower.

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