Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 11/09/08 (Today) Nov 9, 2008
Nov. 22 Laurel Mountain Area. Easy 5 miles on Laurel Ridge off Rt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jury convicts Boswell man of kidnapping, rape Oct 25, 2008
Upon hearing the verdict, the woman sobbed in her friend's arms, while surrounded by a large group of supporters. Davis looked surprised at the decision, made Friday at the conclusion of a two-day trial in the Somerset County Court of Common Pleas. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Boswell man stands trial for rape Oct 24, 2008
The 48-year-old Boswell man said he had consensual sex with the woman (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Negotiations to reopen Laurel Mountain continue Oct 23, 2008
Gov. Ed Rendell has earmarked 6. 5 million for use by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Love, death mixed in Cambria slaying Oct 22, 2008
Police said he repaid her doting by killing her and dumping her body on state gamelands atop Laurel Mountain before fleeing the state with more than $15,000. The money may have been stolen from a hiding place at his mother's home. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gas rights go for $2,000 an acre Sep 23, 2008
The board will lease 1,379 acres on Laurel Mountain to GFI Oil of Williamsport, for a 2,000-per-acre signing bonus, according to executive director Timothy Resh. "> Curious? Search Scout Pa. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Gas rights go for 2,000 an acre By DAN DiPAOLODaily American 30 North Chief Tuesday, September 23, 2008 6:02 AM EDT CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP The municipal authority agreed to start a leasing... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
State poised to finance improvements for the closed Laurel Mountain Ski Area Aug 22, 2008
5 million to refurbish the Laurel Mountain Ski Area as soon as the owners of Seven Springs Mountain Resort can negotiate a lease for the site. Seven Springs reached a deal Wednesday to buy existing equipment from Somerset Trust Co. and reopen the ski area if the state provided money to upgrade the area. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Seven Springs eyes Laurel Mountain again Aug 21, 2008
Seven Springs Mountain Resort has reached an agreement with Somerset Trust Co. to regain management of Laurel Mountain Ski Resort ... We ve always looked forward to trying to bring back viable recreation at Laurel Mountain, and hopefully we can do that, he said ... In 2004, Seven Springs operated Laurel Mountain for one season before dropping it to pursue what officials called long-term goals. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Laurel Mountain may soon play host to skiiers again Aug 20, 2008
Laurel Mountain Ski Resort may soon be resurrected ... The Laurel Mountain revival talks that are going on in Harrisburg have created hope among locals that the mountain on the Westmoreland and Somerset County border may again host skiers ... However, Laurel Mountain is part of a list of hundreds of projects that fill 335 pages all vying for Gov. Ed Rendell s nod to receive some of the 200 million allocated to renovate state owned facilities. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
CTMA gas rights could net $1M Jul 29, 2008
That would amount to an upfront payment of 1,172,235, for a five-year lease of 1,379 acres on Laurel Mountain. However, with 240 per acre sitting on the table in Windber, the board agreed to see if they could negotiate a similar deal. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Straight-line testing in IRL: Boring, but beneficial Jun 26, 2008
A story last October in Racecar Engineering magazine reported Ganassi's test facility was adjacent to Laurel Mountain near Donegal, Pa. in an abandoned section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. (USA Today -- Sports)
Flag Day celebration Jun 14, 2008
Kooser State Park is also located along Route 31, at the eastern foothills of Laurel Mountain Summit. Share this story. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Church kicks off new start with dedication ceremony May 18, 2008
The center, located in the former Laurel Mountain Grace Brethren Church along Somerset Pike, was purchased on Oct. 16. Frampton said his fellowship began, modestly, more than four years ago at a Thursday night service in the Ramada Inn, with about 12 in attendance. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Time Warner Cable Names Winners of Its 19th Annual National Teacher Awards May 9, 2008
Karen Rumpf -- Laurel Mountain Elementary School- Austin, TX. For a brief description on the winning projects, go to (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Westmorland men charged in rash of local break-ins May 8, 2008
Laurel Mountain Inn in Jefferson Township, causing 1,000 in damage. One Stop Collision ce Center in Somerset Township, removing a garage door opener and causing 900 in damage. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Police release burglary details Mar 22, 2008
Burglars caused 1,000 in damage to Laurel Mountain Inn, Route 31, Somerset Township, more than 500 to the adult book store along Route 30 in Shade Township, 850 to Morris International Tractor Sales, Somerset Township, and an undisclosed amount of damage to Fastrak Auto Sales, Route 30, early Thursday morning, state police said. Nothing was reported stolen from Laurel Mountain Inn or Morris International. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Burglars break into a dozen Somerset businesses Mar 21, 2008
Among the burglarized businesses were Legends Restaurant and Lounge, the Coalfield Mini Mart, an adult book store, the Laurel Mountain Inn and the Dollar General in Jennerstown. John Benford, owner of the Laurel Mountain Inn, said state police called him around 2 a.m. Thursday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Jewelers predict price of gold will continue to rise Mar 9, 2008
Craig Bittner, owner of Laurel Mountain Coin and Jewelry in Somerset, said the increase in metal prices is parallel to the number of people looking to sell. His store buys old and unmatched jewelry. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Deer Creek Elementary girl collects library books for African children Feb 21, 2008
Trudy Marshall, a church friend of Lauren's, is executive director of Libraries of Love, and a librarian at Laurel Mountain Elementary in Round Rock ISD.. Lauren collected 600 books for the charity this year, and 800 last year. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar Feb 17, 2008
Feb. 23 or Feb. 24 Easy, intermediate ski-touring in the Laurel Mountain area or in Laurel Ridge State Park ... 50 carpool 57 miles from Monroeville to Laurel Mountain. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cross-country skiing after dark opens the world of the winter night Feb 4, 2008
Ruppel also operates the cross-country ski rental concession at Laurel Ridge State Park on Route 653 atop Laurel Mountain. It's against regulations to ski in the park at night, but Ruppel says he knows many skiers who seek out other areas where they have permission or where there are no specific rules against night skiing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Snowshoe excursions help shake winter doldrums Jan 16, 2008
Take Route 30 to the top of Laurel Mountain, turn right on to Laurel Summit Road and follow it for three miles. A snowshoeing trip for beginners, sponsored by REI, will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 at Bear Run. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Job offer comes as a surprise Dec 31, 2007
For instance, last year the group went to Laurel Mountain Ski Resort, where they had snowball catapults, snowtubing and skills-based projects like cooking their own food. That was really neat to see, she said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Big bear for Roddy Nov 21, 2007
William Roddy of Somerset harvested this 370-pound male black bear 10 a.m. Tuesday on Laurel Mountain. Daily American Discussions. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Democrats fend off GOP challenge Nov 7, 2007
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Phil Light, 62, of Laurel Mountain, chose not to run. He was appointed in October 2004 to the unexpired term of Republican Terry Marolt, who died in office. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers joke, share tales at 75th year gala Nov 5, 2007
As a global entrepreneur who specializes in investment banking with Laurel Mountain Partners, Andy Russell was on a business trip to Russia several months ago when he spotted something familiar. At an outdoor mall in Moscow, next to a nesting doll that traced Russian leaders from Vladimir Putin to Vladimir Lenin, he noticed a similar object adorned in the black and gold of the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mollohan criticizes wind power plan Nov 4, 2007
to build 60 wind turbines on Laurel Mountain on the Randolph-Barbour county line. The PSC recently rejected a proposal from U.S. WindForce LLC of Wexford, Pa. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Rockwood man charged in fatal crash Oct 13, 2007
Just prior to the accident, Hornick had stopped at the Laurel Mountain Inn to have a couple beers, police said. Hornick said while driving on Trent Road he saw a car turning so he hit the brakes and lost control. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Traffic lights take a ride Sep 18, 2007
Somerset Borough police and members of the fire and street departments controlled traffic for less than two hours while the site was being cleaned up by Laurel Mountain Electric of Somerset. Less than an hour after the pole and traffic lights were removed from the street, the remaining traffic lights were reconfigured by Tel-Power of Hollidaysburg to make them functional, said Somerset Borough police Officer Phil Staib, who was at the site of the accident. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Devastation by fire Jul 20, 2007
Donations may also be made at the Mammoth Lakes Bank of America office at the intersection of Main Street and Laurel Mountain Road. June Lake Fire-Another wake up call for the Eastern Sierra. (Mammoth Times, CA)
Missing girl found Jul 17, 2007
Amber Nicole Swanson's voice shook with emotion as she called out 'm good, to the crowd waiting to greet her at a search and rescue staging area at the Laurel Mountain State Park ski area ... The girl braved temperatures that dipped as low as 50 degrees at Laurel Mountain, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Craig Evanego. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Elite racers sprint to the finish line Jul 17, 2007
In the men's race, a small group of three riders went off very early, but by the time the pack reached the western base of Laurel Mountain, they had been reeled back into the pack. After 138 kilometers of racing, attrition had taken a toll on the peloton. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
12-year-old Georgia girl missing in Pa. woods found unharmed Jul 15, 2007
was visiting family in western Pennsylvania when she went with her brother, two of his friends and the dog to rugged and heavily wooded Laurel Mountain State Park. She and the black and white dog, Onyx, disappeared when the three men left the girl to climb some rocks. (NEPA News, PA)
Missing Ga. girl found in Pa. Jul 14, 2007
Swanson became separated from her brother and two other adults around 7 p.m. Thursday when the group was climbing near Beam Rock inside Laurel Mountain State Park. They became separated when the others went over the top and she decided to go around the because she didn't think her dog could make the grade. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
How l Jul 14, 2007
Around 12:50 p.m. yesterday, searchers crammed the command post at the conservation department's Laurel Mountain Maintenance headquarters ... On the 20-minute trip from Mr. Fath's house to the Laurel Mountain facility, she tucked into a Burger King meal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CTMA to advertise for bids Jun 26, 2007
More than 31 acres of deer fencing will be built on Laurel Mountain as part of a conservation cut set for mid-July. Larry Powell, the owner of Appalachian Forest Consultants, is overseeing the culling of storm-damaged trees along the mountain for the authority. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
City firm is big wheel in waste tire recycling Feb 19, 2007
Partners in Laurel Mountain Partners LLC, which owns a large portion of Liberty Tire, include former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Andy Russell, Donald E. Rea and Jeffrey D. Kendall ... In time, Laurel Mountain Partners acquired about $1 billion in waste management companies, including landfills and waste transfer stations ... Consolidating companies and getting them in working order before selling them has been Laurel Mountain Partners' philosophy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A day out in the snow and cold Feb 5, 2007
The trail system across Laurel Mountain is controlled by the Forbes State Forest office of DCNR.. e had to shuttle folks from Jones Mill on Saturday, the parking areas were that full, he said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
