Posts by News & Views Staff
Your Flood Damage Counts, Even If You Think It Doesn’t
Somerset County may fall short of the FEMA damage threshold after the August flood. Officials say combined damage reports from every household are the only way to change that.
Read MoreShapiro Sets Strict New Rules for Data Centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order requiring data center developers to win local approval, cover their own power costs and meet strict standards.
Read MoreBehind on Property Taxes? Here Is How to Avoid the Tax Sale
Somerset County residents behind on property taxes have until September 15 to act before delinquent properties go to the annual Upset Tax Sale.
Read MoreThe 126th Somerset County Fair Returns
The 126th Somerset County Fair runs August 21 to 29 in Meyersdale, with livestock shows, grandstand thrills, exhibits and the Penn Valley Shows carnival.
Read MoreFlooded Confluence Families Seek Aid as Federal Help Falls Short
A week after the flood, Confluence-area families are still seeking help. With no federal disaster declaration, aid is coming from the SBA, the CFA and neighbors.
Read MoreThe GAP Through Ohiopyle Is Open Again, Thanks to a Lot of Hands
The Great Allegheny Passage through Ohiopyle has reopened after the flood, thanks to state park crews, SCRTA, and trail volunteers like Doug Tarter.
Read MoreA Win for Clean Water in the Yough Watershed
The Mountain Watershed Association and Youghiogheny Riverkeeper Eric Harder won a ruling that could protect 11,000 acres and local water supplies from mining.
Read More200-Year Flood Slams Confluence, Homes and Roads Damaged
A 200-year flood hit Confluence early August 11, damaging homes, washing out roads and bridges and prompting water rescues after several inches of rain fell in hours.
Read MoreHow to Help After the Flood, and Where to Turn if You Need It
Ways to help after the August 11 Confluence flood, including the Somerset County Disaster Recovery Fund, and where to turn if you need assistance.
Read MoreAvoid the GAP Through Ohiopyle: Storm Damage Closes a 27-Mile Stretch
Ohiopyle State Park is urging trail users to avoid the storm-damaged GAP, where rockslides and washouts hit the 27-mile stretch through the park.
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