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| Garrett County, MD |
City Sites
Garrett County
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
Grantsville
Mountain Lake Park
Oakland
Hospitals
Garrett County Physician-Hospital Organization, Inc.
Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department provides leadership in promoting and assuring environmental and individual health through education; regulation; health promotion; and disease prevention, detection, treatment, and care
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
Law Enforcement
Garrett County Circuit Court
Garrett County Sheriff's Office
State's Attorney for Garrett County The State's Attorney's Office for Garrett County is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal cases within the geographical boundries of Garrett County.
Garrett County Sheriff's Office The Garrett County Sheriff 's Office is a full service law enforcement agency; a service provider and a custodian of offenders. In this regard, it exists to serve all the people within Garrett County with integrity, respect, fairness, and compassion. The Sheriff's Office is committed to the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace and order; the enforcement of laws and ordinances the safeguarding of constitutional rights and the security of prisoners
Office Of Emergency Management
Eastern Garrett County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Library
Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
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Newspapers
The Republican
Garrett County News
Transportation
Garrett Transit Service
Potomac Valley Transit
Maryland Transit
Garrett County Airport
Parks
Mountain Lake Park
Garrett State Forest Garrett State Forest is the birthplace of forestry conservation in Maryland. The generous donation of 1,917 acres by the Garrett Brothers in 1906 serves as the foundation of the Garrett State Forest, as well as Maryland's present Public Lands system. Mountain forests, streams and valleys make up the nearly 7,000 acres of Garrett State Forest in Garrett County
Casselman River Bridge State Park The Casselman River Bridge is located east of Grantsville, in an area known as 'Little Crossings'. The bridge was the longest span of its kind when it was constructed in 1813 for the National Road. It is one of the many beautiful and innovative stone bridges designed specifically for the National Road
Big Run State Park Campsites, fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking trail, historic interest, picnic, shelters. Boat launch ramps are nearby along Savage River Road for the Savage River Reservoir.
Deep Creek Lake State Park The park boasts one mile of shoreline on Deep Creek Lake, which is Maryland's largest freshwater lake. Visitors enjoy the lake for boating, canoeing, swimming, paddling and fishing. Several picnic areas offer excellent views of the lake with easy access to the beach and other facilities. Park trails on Meadow Mountain provide opportunities for ATVs, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, horseback riding, skiing, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing and snowshoeing on a variety of terrain
Herrington Manor State Park The park offers swimming, boating in rowboats, canoes and paddle boats, picnicking, hiking, tennis, volleyball and 20 furnished log cabins for rental use year round.
New Germany State Park Picnicking, camping, birding and nature appreciation are possible in the 400 acres of New Germany and the adjoining 54,000 acres of Savage River State Forest. Visitors can also enjoy the historic Casselman River Bridge near Grantsville and Big Run State park at the north end of the Savage River Reservoir, located eight miles southwest of New Germany State Park.
Swallow Falls State Park Swallow Falls State Park is home to the oldest grove of white pine and eastern hemlock in Maryland, with some trees over 360 years of age. This pristine grove of trees lies along the only officially designated Wild and Scenic River, the Youghiogheny. The Youghiogheny River flows along the park's borders, passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids
Entertainment
Oakland Theaters and Museums
Garrett Lakes Arts Festival The mission of Garrett Lakes Arts Festival is to present a repertoire of high-quality arts performances and arts education that is accessible to and suitable for a diverse audience.
Snowbird Creations Glass Studio
Our Town Theatre
Music at Penn Alps A summer long series of classical recital and chamber music ensembles, with several concerts devoted to distinctly American popular musical forms
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| Preston County, WV |
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| Fayette County, PA |
City Sites
Fayette County
Connellsville
Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
Markleysburg
Point Marion
Uniontown
Hospitals
Springhill Medical Center
Brownsville General Hospital Brownsville General Hospital is a community hospital dedicated to providing quality health care through our competent medical staff, loyal personnel, and devoted volunteers.
Highlands Hospital Each time that a service is rendered or a procedure is done, even as simple as a routine blood pressure check, data and information are collected.
Uniontown Hospital Since 1903, Uniontown Hospital has been a vibrant, vital and growing institution. Its stability is a source of both comfort and pride to the people in the region.
Law Enforcement
District Attorney
Fayette County PUBLIC DEFENDER Today, our hearts are full of hope and our future is full of promise.
Fayette County Sheriff's Office The Fayette County Sheriff's Department is dedicated to providing quality service with an emphasis on professionalism, integrity, and community spirit.
Fayette County Treasurer We are charged with the responsibility of properly receipting and depositing all revenue remitted to the County from various sources.
Uniontown Fire Department The primary mission of the Uniontown Fire Department is to provide a range of programs designed to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants of the City of Uniontown from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies, or exposure to dangerous conditions man-made or natural.
Library
Brownfield Community Public Library
Brownsville Public Library
Carnegie Free Library - Connellsville
German-Masontown Public Library
Uniontown Public Library
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Newspapers
Daily Courier
Transportation
Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation In December 1995, the Fayette County Transit Study Final Report and Action Plan prepared by Benatec Associates, was presented to the Fayette County (The County) Board of Commissioners and the Fayette County Transportation Coalition.
Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is your public transportation doorway to the Mon Valley. Not only will we take you almost anywhere in the Mon Valley; we also provide direct service to Pittsburgh.
Parks
DUNLAP CREEK PARK Located along Route 40 in Menallen Township Dunlap Creek Park consists of 74 acres of woods, meadows and a 30 acre lake that is used for boating and fishing.
Friendship Hill National Historic Site - estate of Albert Gallatin.
GERMAN-MASONTOWN PARK Located along the Monongahela River in the southwestern portion of the County German-Masontown Park is the largest of the County-owned parks consisting of 125 1/2 acres and part of both German Township and Masontown Borough.
JACOBS CREEK PARK Jacobs Creek Park contains 100 acres straddling Route 982.
Jellystone Park JELLYSTONE PARK " Mill Run, Pa is a camp resort where magic happens everyday.
Jumonville Glen Site of Dunbar's Camp during the 1755 Braddock expedition. Also site of the 65 foot high mountaintop steel cross having a view of over 40 miles on a clear day.
Laurel Caverns It is a 435 acre geological park featuring Pennsylvania's largest cave.
Ohiopyle State Park The largest state park in PA having whitewater rafting, hiking trails, camping and more
Youghiogheny Reservoir 14 mile lake having several amenities.
Entertainment
Coal & Coke Heritage Center Coal & Coke Heritage Center captures and preserves the history and heritage of the Connellsville Coke Region in the roughly hundred year span of 1870-1970.
Coal & Coke Heritage Center The Coal & Coke Heritage Center captures & preserves the history and preservation of the Connellsville Coke Region.
Crawford Cabin Cabin home built in 1782 for Col. William Crawford, pioneer, soldier and friend of George Washington. Located in Connellsville.
Fallingwater America's most famous architect, designed Fallingwater for his clients, the Kaufmann family. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark.
Fort Necessity National battlefield site of the opening battle of the French & Indian War. This 1754 battle marked the 1st event in the military history of George Washington and his only military defeat.
Great Allegheny Passage Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile system of biking and hiking trails that will connect Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, PA when completed.
Hagan House/ Kentuck Knob At 86, and hard at work on the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania and about 12 residential homes, Wright said he could shake it (Kentuck Knob) out of his sleeve at will never even setting foot on the site, except for a short visit during the construction phase. This would be one of the last homes to be completed by Wright.
Isaac Meason House National Historic Landmark. Built in 1803 by ironmaster, Isaac Meason. Site of Gist's Plantation.
Linden Hall The Cochran family, coal tycoons, built this mansion overlooking the Youghiogheny River.
Mount Saint Macrina Former estate of famous coal baron J.V.Thompson. Now motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Basil and annual pilgrimage on Labor Day.
Nemacolin Castle Brownsville's historic castle - Home of Jacob Bowman; Owned by Fayette County; Managed by the Brownsville Historical Society
Searights Toll House Built in 1835 and one of two remaining toll houses in PA; Owned by the PA Historical & Museum Commission; Managed by the Fayette County Historical Society
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| Grant County, WV |
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| Tucker County, WV |
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| Somerset County, PA |
City Sites
Berlin
Boswell
Confluence
Friedens
Indian Lake
Meyersdale
Rockwood
Salisbury
Seven Springs
Somerset
Somerset County
Springs
Windber
Law Enforcement
District Attorney The mission of the Somerset County District Attorney's Office is to protect the rights and ensure the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within Somerset County.
Somerset County 9-1-1 Communications Center The Somerset County 9-1-1 Communications Center is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing dispatch service to any non-profit public safety agency servicing Somerset County.
Somerset County Law Library Books contained in the Somerset County Law Library are for the use of the court, county officials, members of the county bar association, as well as the public. Books contained in the library's collection can only be examined in the library and are not available for loan.
Hospitals
Meyersdale Medical Center Meyersdale Medical Center serves a rural area in southwestern Pennsylvania's historic Somerset County. Specializing in family and primary care, it is a state-designated Critical Care Access Hospital and has been deemed a necessary health care provider by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Somerset Hospital Our Mission: To preserve and improve life by providing access to quality and customer friendly healthcare services.
Windber Medical Center We call our healthcare community WindberCare - a name that stands for excellence in clinical standards, complementary therapies, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and (through affiliation with WRI) research. It's a name that means innovation, best practices wherever they can be found, and the caring tradition we expect of the healthcare institution that has always carried the name of Windber.
Library
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library The Mary S. Biesecker Public Library recognizes its responsibility to provide information and recreational materials for all the people of the community. We are committed to the promotion of lifelong learning.
Meyersdale Public Library Established in 1939 by the local Women's Club, the Meyersdale Public Library has grown through the years into a vital resource, recognized for its quality of services to this rural region.
Somerset County Library 6022 Glades Pike, Ste. 120 Somerset, PA 15501
Somerset County Library Conemaugh Twp Branch Hollsopple Community Bldg 120 Whistler Street , Hollsopple PA 15935
Windber Public Library 1909 Graham Avenue, Windber, PA, 15963
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Newspapers
Our Town Bringing you up to date on what's happening in the communities surrounding Johnstown, Greater Cambria and Somerset counties.
Post-Gazette Local and national news, sports, weather and features.
Somerset County News Somerset County news from The Star-Ledger on NJ.com.
Somerset News Local news for Somerset, PA continually updated from thousands of sources.
The Daily American The Daily American of Somerset Pennsylvania is your one stop spot for all your up to date news, sports and entertainment.
The Tribune Democrat The Tribune-Democrat is a seven-day morning daily newspaper published in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
WJACTV Johnstown, Pennsylvania makes WJAC TV 6 online home for local news, weather and traffic, lottery results.
Transportation
AAASC (Area Agency on Aging of Somerset County) Our goal is to provide prompt, effective service to you and your loved one on any issue or concern. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are here for one purpose, to address your needs. With the Agency's over 30 year history of human service experience, we understand the unique conditions faced by an individual who needs assistance. We use all of the community's resources to keep our service consumers as independent as they can be, and we respect their dignity and right to choose.
Somerset County Airport Somerset County Airport is located four miles north of Somerset, Pennsylvania on Highway 281. Hotels are available in town, which is just 4 miles from the airport, and right off the Pennsylvania Turnpike Somerset exit, providing all levels of accommodations and reasonable rates. A family restaurant is within walking distance just south of the airport on route 281.
Parks
Forbes State Forest The Forbes State Forest was named in honor of General John Forbes, who in 1757, ordered the construction of a road from Bedford to Fort Pitt for the movement of an expeditionary Army. The Forbes State Forest contains over 20 separate tracts of State Forest Land in Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties.
Kooser State Park In the heart of the Laurel Highlands at an altitude of 2,600 feet, Kooser State Park attracts visitors year-round to its 250 acres of forest and the beautiful trout stream that flows the full length of the park.
Laurel Hill State Park Laurel Hill State Park consists of 3,935 acres of mountainous terrain in Somerset County. The 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake is a focal point of the park. Laurel Hill is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine state park and state forest lands.
Laurel Mountain State Park High atop Laurel Ridge at close to 3,000 feet in elevation, Laurel Mountain State Park features a family-oriented downhill skiing area and beautiful views of the rolling countryside of the Ligonier Valley. The slopes and trails provide opportunities for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and the lodge is a cozy place to eat and enjoy the view.
Laurel Ridge State Park The 13,625-acre Laurel Ridge State Park stretches along Laurel Mountain from the picturesque Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle, PA to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown, PA. This large park spans Cambria, Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties.
Mt. Davis Natural Area -Pennsylvania's Highest Point The Mt. Davis Natural Area comprises 581 acres of Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, surrounding the rock known as Mt. Davison the summit of Negro Mountain. The top of this rock is 3,213 feet above sea level, and is the highest point in Pennsylvania. The elevation of the lowest point in the natural area is 2,823 feet.
Entertainment
Arcadia Theater The Arcadia Performing Arts, Inc.'s Mission is to provide a variety of quality, professional and cultural entertainment for the communities in our region. Also included are our Coal-ala-Bear Childrens Series and the Missoula Theater Childrens Workshop; both of which provide quality, professional and cultural experiences for children.
Caddie Shak Family Fun Park Caddie Shak features 50 acres of attractions including go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages and paintball.
Flight 93 Memorial Chapel Flight 93 Memorial Chapel is a spiritual memorial and perpetual tribute in honor of the Heroes of Flight 93, and all others who perished September 11, 2001. The founder and Director-Curator is Reverend Alphonse T. Mascherino, an ordained Catholic priest for twenty-six years.
Indian Lake Golf Club Indian Lake was developed in the early 1960's. Plans were made for a championship golf course.
Living Treasures Animal Park Living Treasures is a wonderful setting for a great family experience! The large petting zoo is the thrill of the day for young visitors, while the exotic animals fascinate young and old alike. Bring your camera for those once in a lifetime photo opportunities.
Putman Place The Putman Place is a small, family operater farm located in the Laurel Highlands of PA. We grow and sell in season, asparagus, rhubarb, blueberries and have a large fresh flower and herb cutting garden (over 90 varieties throughout the season) where our customers can purchase cut flowers or wander the gardens and cut their own.
Springs Museum To foster and actively participate in the preservation of personal property, buildings, sites, landmarks, documents, and other items of historical interest and aesthetic and social value; to revive pioneer arts and crafts and to foster interest in and appreciation for the history of the area and to carry on research in the same. The corporation does not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit, incidental or otherwise, to its members.
Windber Coal Heritage Center The Windber Coal Heritage Center tells the story of a unique kind of community in our country - a community which was created and maintained by industry, devoted to serving that industry and the people it employed.
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