Commonwealth Journal
Vacation inflation: ‘A perfect storm’ of economic challenges impacting travel plans
YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. — Bob Emerson has stood guard over Old Fort Niagara for nearly three decades as its executive director. He remembers when busloads of tourists from New York City would flock to the historical site along the Canadian border…
Ford: Anchor store needed to help spur Cumberland Commons development
One of the most talked-about places in Pulaski County currently consists of mostly large clumps of dirt. How long it stays in that shape remains to be seen.
Congressman Rogers announces support for National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, H.R. 8800, authorizing federal funds for military upgrades and restoration, personnel policies, industrial base reforms, and national security priorities.
Somerset couple plead guilty to federal child pornography charges
A Somerset couple have pleaded guilty to Production of Child Pornography in federal court.
Phone tracking app helps mother locate daughter during reported domestic assault
A Science Hill man is in custody on a domestic violence charge after the reported victim’s mother called police, tracked the victim’s car, and blocked the vehicle before policed arrived.
Lancaster Police chief placed on administrative leave
The Lancaster Police chief has been placed on administrative leave after being cited for DUI as a result of a Somerset wreck, according to Lancaster Mayor Michael Gaffney.
Master Musicians Festival honors Mayor Alan Keck with inaugural Vanguard Award
The Master Musicians Festival (MMF) presented its inaugural Vanguard Award to Somerset Mayor Alan Keck on Saturday evening, recognizing the leadership, vision and partnership that helped guide the festival through some of the most challenging years in its 33-year history…
Weddle attorney says Beshear fundraiser destroyed evidence in campaign contribution case
FRANKFORT — The attorney for former London Mayor Randall Weddle says that in the spring of 2023 the chief fundraiser for Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection campaign “destroyed vital evidence” in a pending criminal case against Weddle for making excess campaign…
Misinformation threatens measles elimination status, overall health
Louisville’s Maricia Richardson grew up hearing that she didn’t need to get vaccinated.