🌱 How did Rockwood’s Rockets fare in their latest home matchup?

Good morning to you Rockwood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Rockwood’s Rockets fare in their latest home matchup?

Also on today's calendar: Keep Calm & Carry Yarn and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 46 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Rain to snow, 1-2", temps: high: 41, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Greater Johnstown boys edge Westmont Hilltop (centredaily.com) — Rockwood’s girls basketball team fell at home to Conemaugh Township, 48-27, with Paelyn Sanner leading the Rockets with nine points. The roundup also highlights several other boys and girls high school games across the region, including standout individual performances and big second-half runs that decided close contests.
   

📸 Around Rockwood

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockwood

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Play & Grow Storytime
  Somerset County Library, 6022 Glades Pike # 120, Somerset
  10:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Keep Calm & Carry Yarn
  Somerset County Library , 6022 Glades Pike # 120 , Somerset
  12:00 pm

Friday January 16

• 31st Annual Fire & Ice Festival
  Somerset , Inc. Main Street Program , Somerset
  3:00 pm
• 2026 Fire and Ice Festival — Samaran Selkie
  109 E Main St , Somerset
  8:00 pm

📣 Rockwood Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Thursday Distribution – Confluence
  711 Logan Pl , Confluence
  6:45 pm

Friday December 19

• Lounna @ Trailhead Brewing (Confluence)
  Trailhead Brewing Company , 841 Oden St , Confluence
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Dragon's Keep Adventure Club
  Somerset County Library , 6022 Glades Pike # 120 , Somerset
  1:00 pm
• What's The Buzz?
  Somerset County Library , 6022 Glades Pike # 120 , Somerset
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Miss JoAnn's Preschool Storyhour 10:30AM
  Mary S. Biesecker Public Library , 230 South Rosina Avenue , Somerset
• Close at 5PM
  Mary S. Biesecker Public Library , 230 South Rosina Avenue , Somerset

Wednesday December 24

• Library is Closed
  Mary S. Biesecker Public Library , 230 South Rosina Avenue , Somerset

Saturday December 27

• STEAM Club Jr.
  Somerset County Library , 6022 Glades Pike # 120 , Somerset
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ruby Tuesday, Inc. posted a job opening for Server Assistant in Somerset. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Somerset. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somerset

• Somerset County officials approve $67.9 million budget plan for 2026 (wtaj.com)
• Cinda O. Emerick 1929-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com)
• Windber senior surpasses 1,000 career points in girls basketball win (dailyamerican.com)

Salisbury

Ok Rockwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook