Community
Shapiro 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.
Behind 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.
The 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.
Flooded 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.
The Arts Center Flooded. Here’s How to Help It Dry Out.
The Confluence Creative Arts Center flooded in Monday's storm. Here's how to help Ben, Jody and the CCAC repair the damage and dry out.
The 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.
A 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.
Flash flooding recovery efforts underway: ‘We’ll make it’
United Community Church of God in Ursina has become the command center for recovery operations from Tuesday’s storm and flash flooding. Hundreds of five-gallon buckets full of clean up supplies…