Aug 27, 2009 | The Tribune-Democrat
Fun, fellowship | Music fest Labor Day weekend in Hooversville
By TOM LAVIS TLAVIS@TRIBDEM.COM There will be a harmonious blend of gospel music and fellowship during Labor Day weekend at Camp Harmony.
Religion in Brief | Somerset church names spiritual leader
BY JANICE RAINEY JRAINEY@TRIBDEM.COM Jim Hinton has been appointed spiritual leader of Somerset Church of Christ.
First suspect charged in theft of machine parts
A Johnstown man was charged Tuesday in connection with the theft of more than $36,000 worth of machine parts from a Tire Hill company.
Areaa s whitewater recreation to be featured on PBS series
Whitewater recreation on the rejuvenated Stonycreek River at Tire Hill will get additional exposure this fall on the PBS series "Greenlife Pennsylvania'' airing on public TV stations statewide.
Township board weighing best way to spend $25M
By July, the Conemaugh Township Area school board is expected to approve a plan that calls for closing its early grades elementary school in Jerome and paves the way for $25 million in capital spending.
Man sues funeral home, casket company
A grieving Atlanta father who said he suffered a series of indignities while trying to bury his stepson is suing a Somerset County funeral home and a casket maker.
Former Somerset County resident John David Dawson has been returned to Pennsylvania to face charges that he killed his wife nearly three decades ago in Conemaugh Township.
PennDOT works to repair, replace bridges in region
Two years ago, PennDOT officials said their focus was moving from highways to bridges.
Lack of resolution in a 81 case troubled investigators
Sixteen years after his retirement from state police, David Marker of Garrett saw last week's arrest of John David Dawson as capping his 25-year career.
BY RUTH RICE RRICE@TRIBDEM.COM The 2009 Stonycreek Rendezvous, sponsored by the Benscreek Canoe Club, will be held today through Sunday at Greenhouse Park on Route 403 south near Tire Hill.