Somerset County Writes Its Data Center Rules, Hearing Set for Tuesday

Somerset County commissioners hold a public hearing Sept. 29 on a proposed data center ordinance, with a vote planned Oct. 6. Here is what the rules would require.

USDA Recalls 167,000 Pounds of Raw Pork, Beef and Goat Sold Nationwide

FSIS has recalled about 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products shipped nationwide after finding they lacked federal inspection and bore a false USDA mark.

The Food Pantry Line Is Growing, and So Is the Backpack List

The Confluence Turkeyfoot Food Pantry served 103 families in September, 96 of them people over 60. Three distributions are left this year, and volunteers are needed.

Heating Oil Hits $5.70 a Gallon, and Winter Is Still Coming

Home heating oil has climbed to $5.70 a gallon in Pennsylvania, up 28 percent since August. What that costs at the tank in the Turkeyfoot Valley, and where to get help.

The Farm Bill Finally Moved. Here Is What Is In It for Our Farms

The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the 2026 farm bill on Sept. 16. It is not law yet, the current extension runs out Sept. 30, and the dairy title matters here.

Turkeyfoot Valley School District Among Victims in $1 Million Check Fraud Ring

The Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District is one of two Somerset County districts whose checks were stolen and forged in a statewide ring. The state has charged 14 people.

Confluence Is Getting $300,000 to Repave Casselman and Railroad Streets

Confluence Borough lands $300,000 to repave Casselman and Railroad streets, part of $1.9 million in state LSA grants for Somerset County announced Sept. 15.

SNAP, WIC and Food Pantry Boxes Keep Running Until December 11

A short-term funding law signed September 2 keeps food assistance, farm loans and flood insurance at current levels until December 11.