🌱 How will Hooversville’s old gas station become a new borough hub?
Somerset, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Somerset? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Hooversville’s old gas station become a new borough hub?
- Which Somerset County standouts made this year’s all-baseball teams?
- Rockwood man faces life in prison after alleged standoff with Marshals.
Also on today's calendar: Teen SummerQuest Club: Navigating AI and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hooversville officials eye remodel of former gas station/restaurant as new borough & PD HQ (wjactv.com) — Hooversville officials in Somerset County are moving ahead with plans to turn the former Crossroads Cafe gas station along Route 403 into a new borough building and police headquarters, backed by a recent state grant. Leaders say the larger, more accessible space could add interview rooms and even house the local historical society, with exterior work hoped for this summer and full move-in targeted for next year. 
2. Conemaugh Township's Colin Dinyar repeats as Somerset County MVP (centredaily.com) — Somerset County baseball fans have plenty to cheer about as Conemaugh Township senior Colin Dinyar has repeated as the county’s most valuable player after a dominant season at the plate and on the mound. Dozens of players from Berlin Brothersvalley, Meyersdale, Rockwood, Shanksville-Shade, Windber, North Star, and Turkeyfoot Valley also earned first team, second team, or honorable mention recognition.
3. DOJ: Rockwood man facing federal charges for allegedly shooting at US Marshals (wjactv.com) — Federal prosecutors say a Somerset County man from Rockwood is facing charges including attempted murder of federal officers after an April standoff where he allegedly fired at U.S. Marshals in Upper Turkeyfoot Township. Authorities report he eventually surrendered and, as a convicted felon barred from possessing guns, could face up to life in prison and a substantial fine if convicted.
4. Five historic places to visit in Pennsylvania during nation's 250th (cumberlink.com) — As Pennsylvania gears up for the nation’s 250th birthday, one highlighted stop is the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, honoring the passengers and crew of United Flight 93. It’s featured alongside sites in Pittsburgh, Waterford, Hanover, and Gettysburg, reminding residents that a nationally significant place of reflection and history sits right in their backyard.
📸 Around Somerset
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Tailgatez Sports Grill, 1640 N Ctr Ave, Somerset
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Summer Reading Challenges Kids (Grades 1-5) and Teens (6-12)
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library 230 South Rosina Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501 -
Summer Story Time (Toddler/Preschool/Kindergarten)
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library 230 South Rosina Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501
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Budding Gardeners 10AM - 11AM
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library 230 South Rosina Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501 -
Summer Youth Cafe 11:15AM
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library 230 South Rosina Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501 -
Teen SummerQuest Club: Navigating AI →
Somerset County Technology Center, 281 Technology Dr, Somerset
10:00 am -
Family Field Day at Laurel Hill State Park →
Laurel Hill State Park, 1454 Laurel Hill Park Rd, Somerset
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Books & Brews →
Whitehorse Brewing, 824 Diamond St, Berlin
6:30 pm
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Friday June 26
Sunday June 28
Wednesday July 8
📣 Somerset Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
Flight 93 National Park The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
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ACT Testing
Shanksville-Stonycreek SD Shanksville, PA 15560 -
25-Year Observance Friends Connections: Courage Under Crisis
Flight 93 National Park This program will take place inside the Memorial Classroom, located adjacent to the Visitor Center.
11:00 am -
Caretakers of Heroes: The Response and Investigation of Flight 93
Flight 93 National Park This program is held at the Memorial Plaza.
2:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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