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- Why a Stoystown man is jailed without bail on serious charges
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Some snow; windy, very cold, with a high of 23 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, temps: high: 28, low: 22.
- Saturday: Windy with a little snow, with a high of 28 and low of 8 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Somerset County man charged with rape, bail denied (wtaj.com) — A Stoystown resident has been jailed without bail after state police charged him in connection with an alleged sexual assault reported in nearby Quemahoning Township. According to court documents, the woman provided an audio recording to investigators, and the man now faces multiple counts including rape, sexual assault, and simple assault while he awaits a preliminary hearing date.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- McConnellsburg Girls Varsity Basketball @ North Star
North Star High School , 400 Ohio St , Boswell
7:15 pm - Knuckleheads Saloon (21+)
Knucklehead’s Saloon , 1866 Penn Ave , Jerome
8:00 pm - Dec 11th: Jerome, PA - MAGIC HUNKS at Knuckleheads
1866 Penn Ave , Jerome
8:00 pm - Magic Hunks
1866 Penn Ave , Jerome
8:00 pm - One More Chapter Book Club
6022 Glades Pike , Somerset
2:00 pm - Breakfast with Santa
Oak Lodge , 693 Donegal Lake Rd , Stahlstown
4:30 pm - Tuesday Distribution- Central City
Central City Recreation Park , 699 Chestnut St , Central City
11:00 am - Rockwood Boys Varsity Basketball @ SSHS
Shanksville-Stonycreek High School , 1325 Corner Stone Rd , Friedens
7:15 pm - 7:00 - MS/HS Winter Band & Chorus Concert (Snow Date Dec. 16)
Shanksville-Stonycreek SD Shanksville, PA 15560 - A Christmas with ZUPE!
The Lodge at Indian Lake , 700 S Shore Trail , Central City
8:00 pm - Windber Girls Varsity Basketball @ North Star
North Star High School , 400 Ohio St , Boswell
7:15 pm - 31st Annual Fire & Ice Festival
Somerset , Inc. Main Street Program , Somerset
3:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Friday January 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )
- Highland Tank posted a job opening for Welder Fabricator in Stoystown. Apply here.
- Addus HomeCare Corporation posted a job opening for Caregiver (PCA) in Stoystown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoystown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Somerset
- Snyder of Berlin plant closure prompts outreach from officials, potential new interest (wjactv.com)
- Buy a pair of socks and help a veteran this winter (dailyamerican.com)
- Warming centers available, more needed during cold winter months (dailyamerican.com)
Johnstown
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