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Somerset County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Somerset County, PA.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,322 in Somerset County, PA

  1. Somerset Sportsmen benefit from grantsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Daily American

    The Somerset County Sportsmen's League received a Somerset County Tourism Grant this spring.

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

  2. Old Somerset County mansion restored to former gloryRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Tribune

    With its turreted roof, wide veranda and stained-glass accents, the three-story mansion on Meyers Avenue was the finest home in Meyersdale, Somerset County, when it was completed in 1900 for coal and timber ...

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    Related Topix: Meyersdale, PA, Home Listing, Home, Breakfast, Life, Food, Train Disaster, Pittsburgh Metro

  3. Wanted on warrantsRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Daily American

    Editor's note: This feature is a collaboration between the Somerset County Sheriff's Department and the Daily American to apprehend individuals who are wanted on warrants for failing to appear in court.

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    Related Topix: Berlin, PA, Somerset, PA

  4. New voters talk about issues, candidates in presidential raceRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Tribune-Democrat

    ... the deadline to be able to vote in the General Election. Cambria added 1,617 voters in that time and, Somerset County, 533. A breakdown by party will not be available until next week. Anna Gordon, 53, of Johnstown signed up Monday because, "My ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Cambria County, PA, John McCain, Barack Obama

  5. 15 scofflaws nabbed in Somerset sweepRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Tribune-Democrat

    Fifteen scofflaws were apprehended late Thursday across Somerset County in a comprehensive warrant sweep, most for not paying fines on time or failing to appear in court.

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    Related Topix: Somerset, PA, Meyersdale, PA, Windber, PA, Paint, PA, Boswell, PA

  6. Red Ribbon Rally kicks offRead the original story

    Friday | The Daily American

    ... Friday in a show of unity against the illegal use of drugs and alcohol. The students were honored as part of Somerset County's 20th annual Red Ribbon Rally, the kickoff to a week-long campaign to combat substance abuse. This year's theme is "Run ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  7. County judges work overtime

    Friday | The Daily American

    District judges across Somerset County agreed to be available until 10 p.m. Thursday while police officers served outstanding warrants.

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    Related Topix: Meyersdale, PA, Confluence, PA

  8. Commonwealth Confidential: Rendell signs dog law

    Friday | Philly.com

    ... of the bill's most vigorous opponents, House Republicans Art Hershey of Chester County and Bob Bastian of Somerset County left the Capitol before the vote. The new standards apply to anyone selling more than 60 dogs in a year or anyone selling a dog ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Yom Kippur, Lycoming County, PA, Chester County, PA

  9. Hard economy challenges municipal leadersRead the original story

    Friday | The Daily American

    Municipal officials' jobs are always difficult, but in these challenging economic times, they are becoming more difficult, speakers said on Thursday at the first Municipal Summit hosted by the Somerset County ...

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  10. Palin a hot ticketRead the original story

    Friday | The Daily American

    ... campaign issued a statement Thursday asking voters to come at 7 a.m. to avoid long lines through security. Somerset County Republican Chairman Bruce Hottle said the Republican committee gave out 600 tickets the first day and received another 400 to ...

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    Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, US Governors, Sarah Palin, Cambria County, PA, Somerset, PA

  11. Youth leagues teach lessons on and off the fieldRead the original story

    Thursday | The Tribune-Democrat

    The October evening air had a bit of a chill, and darkness was gradually settling in about 40 minutes earlier than these young athletes had become accustomed to when they first opened practice in mid-August. ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  12. Out & About | Fort Ligonier DaysRead the original story

    Thursday | The Tribune-Democrat

    ... or www.phantomfright-nights.com. Fright fests Huston's Haunted Hollow will bring frightfully good fun to Somerset County today and Saturday and Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 1 at 126 Woodland Road, Rockwood. The scene of the scarefest is six ...

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    Related Topix: Ligonier, PA, Bedford County, PA, West Mifflin, PA, Life, Holidays, Halloween, Rockwood, PA

  13. 2 charged in thefts at summer residences in Addison Township

    Thursday | PittsburghLIVE.com

    Two Somerset County men are in the county jail on charges of breaking into four summer residences in Addison Township.

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    Related Topix: Addison, PA, Confluence, PA, Pittsburgh Metro, Belle Vernon, PA

  14. a Elderspeaka can have harmful consequncesRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | The Daily American

    ... what people call me." Sandy Nicholson, center manager, said the staff at the Area Agency on Aging of Somerset County, which operates the centers, isn't trained in how to speak to elderly people. "I wouldn't say people do it intentionally, but it is ...

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    Related Topix: Yale University, Medicine, Dementia, Health, Somerset, PA, Friedens, PA, Stoystown, PA

  15. Balogh to be inducted into hallRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | The Daily American

    Editor's note: The ninth in a series of articles by the Daily American promoting the Somerset County Oldtimers Association Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  16. Top bidder awarded contract to replace Route 30 bridgesRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | The Daily American

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation awarded a contract Wednesday for the replacement of three bridges on Route 30 in Somerset County.

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    Related Topix: Carnegie, PA, Stoystown, PA, Railroad, PA

  17. State funding helps upgrade Salisbury technologyRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | The Daily American

    A state grant program that has brought thousands of dollars to several Somerset County schools will soon help upgrade the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District's technology.

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    Related Topix: Salisbury, PA, Education Etc.

  18. Teacher accused of sex assault faces trial

    Wednesday Oct 8 | The Tribune-Democrat

    ... - apparently misused that trust by getting apparently vulnerable young girls and taking advantage of them," Somerset County District Attorney Jerry Spangler said. But defense attorney David Weaver of Johnstown argued the case lacked evidence, ... 4 comments

    Related Topix: Somerset, PA, Mercer County, PA, Grove City, PA, Johnstown Metro

  19. The new New Jersey athletic realignment proposalRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Easton Express-Times

    ... Skyland Conference is the addition of Gill St. Bernards and Peddie School, two small independent schools in Somerset County. They will be added to the already sprawling 23-school Skyland Conference. Only Peddie offers football. "I don't even ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  20. Post a commentRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Easton Express-Times

    ... Skyland Conference. The proposal passed by a 30-5 vote. The realignment includes Hunterdon, Warren and Somerset County schools in the Skyland Conference. It is is watered down somewhat from the original proposal and will not affect Skyland teams all ...

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