Berlin News

By TOM LAVIS TLAVIS@TRIBDEM.COM Select homes in Berlin are decked out in lights and holiday decorations as homeowners gear up for a Home Tour and Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday.

Chuck Biedka can be reached via e-mail or at 724-226-4711. Paul M. Mikus had earned eight medals for his Army service on Europe's battlefields during World War II, but he never received all of them.

Three women with a history of volunteerism were honored Friday during the 10th annual "Salute to Women" luncheon held at the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department hall to benefit the Penn's Woods Council of the Boy Scouts.

A western Pennsylvania man has been charged with repeatedly raping a mentally disabled woman at her apartment and, later, the nursing home where she's lived since 2007.

Warren County officials were surprised by the lack of local bids for the county's Bike/Hike Trail improvement project.

A blueprint to prevent flooding in the Stonycreek River watershed was approved Tuesday by the Somerset County commissioners and will be forwarded to the state for its approval.

A 72-year-old Somerset woman lost her life Monday when her van traveled out of control on Route 31 in Allegheny Township, Pennsylvania State Police said.

A Salisbury man was jailed Friday after authorities said he set fire to a home in Brothersvalley Township.

Two people were taken to Conemaugh Hospital in Johnstown after a fuel truck and another vehicle collided shortly after 9 a.m. Monday in the area of U.S. Route 219 and Cemetery Avenue.

Even though this year's 16th annual Whiskey Rebellion Heritage Festival almost didn't happen, the small-town fall foliage festival will again bring 1794 history to life on Saturday and Sunday in Berlin, southern Somerset County.

THEFT: A trailer hitch receiver was removed Thursday night or Friday morning from a boat trailer parked at Quality Inn, 1095 Wayne Ave., according to Chambersburg Police.

The Berlin Community Fair has been a part of this small community in southern Somerset County for as long as most people can remember.

Without knowing it, fairgoers at the Forest Hills Labor Day Festival this weekend were helping the sponsor to help them.

While down by about $46,000 from last year, the Somerset County Fair's livestock sale on Aug.

U.S.News and World Report magazine's annual rankings of Best Colleges ranked St.

Stevanus clan sets gathering today BERLIN, Pa. - The 85th annual Stevanus family reunion will be held today at the New Hope United Church, 3398 Cumberland Highway, near Berlin.

Don't know what to do with that old prom dress, bridesmaid dress or evening gown? The Cinderella Project will take it if it's still in style.

Don't know what to do with that old prom dress, bridesmaid dress or evening gown? The Cinderella Project will take it if it's still in style.

Hope it was a great Thursday. If not, here's the top five bad day list that could make you feel a little better.

Three Somerset County men have been charged with sex crimes involving two 15-year-old girls who attended a drinking party with them Wednesday.