🌱 See how neighbors turned a Somerset playground into a splash pad haven
Somerset, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Somerset! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how neighbors turned a Somerset playground into a splash pad haven
- Which Somerset County stars made the 2026 all-star baseball team?
- How Somerset County residents can get $5 tickets to the Pittsburgh Zoo
Also on today's calendar: Books & Brews and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain, then a shower, temps: high: 71, low: 63.
- Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Community with hands-on, money add splash pad to Somerset playground (dailyamerican.com) — Kids in Somerset Borough now have a new splash pad to enjoy at Union Street Playground, thanks to hands-on work and funding from local volunteers and businesses like Morocco Welding of Somerset. Photos show crews installing the equipment and children already racing through the water, highlighting how community effort upgraded a key neighborhood play space. 
2. Meet the 2026 Daily American Somerset County All-Star Baseball Team (cumberlink.com) — Somerset County’s top high school baseball players have been named to the 2026 Daily American Somerset County All-Star Baseball Team, with Conemaugh Township’s Colin Dinyar earning Player of the Year. Somerset High School stood out as the county’s only district champion, finishing 16-6, winning a District 5-9 Class 4A sub-regional title and topping the LHAC West.
3. Somerset County Zoo Day set for July 14, 2026 (dailyamerican.com) — Somerset County families can score $5 admission to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium on Somerset County Zoo Day, Tuesday, July 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Just show a state-issued photo ID with a Somerset County ZIP code at the gate—no online tickets or advance signup needed, and up to four guests are allowed per qualifying ID.
4. Active shooter training held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort (wjactv.com) — Emergency officials from about 40 agencies gathered in Somerset County Thursday for a FEMA-sponsored active shooter training at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, aimed at improving coordination during violent incidents. Somerset County EMA Director Joel Landis said the goal is to build relationships and “muscle memory” so responders already know each other and local resources before a real emergency happens.
5. Cambria Co. commissioners approve multi-county partnership for comprehensive plan (wjactv.com) — Cambria County has joined four neighboring counties to create a shared framework for their next comprehensive plans, but Somerset County is sitting this regional effort out to develop its own plan. That means Somerset leaders will chart local growth and development independently, while nearby counties share costs and planning support through the Southern Alleghenies commission.
📸 Around Somerset
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Family Field Day at Laurel Hill State Park →
Laurel Hill State Park, 1454 Laurel Hill Park Rd, Somerset
10:00 am
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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Beanstack Online Summer Reading
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library 230 South Rosina Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501 -
Colonial Games and Crafts at the Library!
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library 230 South Rosina Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501
10:00 am -
Books & Brews →
Whitehorse Brewing, 824 Diamond St, Berlin
6:30 pm
Sunday June 28
Thursday July 2
Wednesday July 8
📣 Somerset Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Play & Grow Storytime →
Somerset County Library, 6022 Glades Pike #120, Somerset
10:00 am -
Marinades Grill Food →
Whitehorse Brewing, 824 Diamond St, Berlin
5:00 pm -
Name That Tune w/ The Miller's →
Whitehorse Brewing, 824 Diamond St, Berlin
7:00 pm -
Called to Action: The Flight 93 Story
Flight 93 National Park The program and special use area at the Memorial Plaza is located outdoors adjacent to the Visitor Shelter. There are benches available for seating.
11:00 am -
Ultimate Stomboli Food Truck →
Whitehorse Brewing, 824 Diamond St, Berlin
3:00 pm -
Beanstack Online Summer Reading
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library 230 South Rosina Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501 -
Kegs & Eggs featuring Hey Crazzie Kitchen →
Whitehorse Brewing, 824 Diamond St, Berlin
12:00 pm -
Caretakers of Heroes: The Response and Investigation of Flight 93
Flight 93 National Park This program is held at the Memorial Plaza.
2:00 pm
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing from Edgewood Ave.
near Events Center. Was seen several days ago but no reported sightings since. Her name is Olivia. We call her "Livvy." She is listed on the Lost… (Nextdoor Somerset Borough) - With A Holy Boldness
Following Jesus from the Edges With a Holy Boldness Pastor Calvin Cook June 24, 2026 “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken… (Nextdoor Somerset Borough)
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Somerset. Apply here.
- Martin Oil Company posted a job opening for Store Associate - Somerset Store #223 in Somerset. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somerset here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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