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Hyndman man facing charges for alleged probation violations
A Hyndman man is facing 11 felony charges after his probation officer alerted state police that he was allegedly in possession of multiple firearms and controlled substances. James I. Kamauf, 46, was arraigned Monday by Magisterial District Judge Tonya M. Osman on 11 felony counts of possession of a firearm prohibited and one misdemeanor count of manufacturing a controlled substance.
Cecelia Mae Weller
Cecelia Mae Weller, 85, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Riverside, CA after previously residing in Hemet, CA for many years. Born on January 5, 1939, to Fred Arthur and Lillian Marie (Sullivan) Derencin. After graduating from Somerset High School in 1956, Cecelia married Ralph Edward Weller in 1957, and they welcomed their only child, son Timothy Lee, in 1958. The family moved to California in 1963. Cecelia was widowed by the loss of her beloved husband Ralph in 2013, and the family takes comfort in knowing that they are now reunited for eternity. A graveside service will be held at St. John’s Cemetery on July 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. The service will be conducted by Rev. Stephen Zirkle of the Somerset Nazarene Church.
Wiles works four strong innings in Cumming win
IMLER’S POULTRY (8): Sankey ss-lf 100, Kraft 3b 100, Ulery p-1b-cf 201, Jasper lf 200, Larson 1b 000, Albright cf 200, Bell rf 000, Farabaugh 1b-p 100, Meyers p 100, Berkheimer rf 100, Steiner ss 100, Estep c 200, Shade 2b 100. Totals — 15-0-1. CUMMING MOTORS (10): Green cf 211, Lear cf 111, LeGars rf 211, Hillard 2b 222, Sell 2b 000, Cooper c 210, Swogger c 100, Schimony 1b 020, McClain 1b 100, Muffie lf 101, Kensinger lf 100, Knable dh 211, Detwiler dh-p 100, Kormanic 3b 211, Smearman ss 200. Totals — 20-10-8.
Dunham Homers Again As Patriots Drop Series Finale To Reading
The Somerset Patriots fell to the Reading Fightin Phils 5-2 on Saturday night in their series finale at First Energy Stadium in Reading, PA. LHP Brock Selvidge (5 IP, 5 R, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K) took the loss in his 16th start of the season. Selvidge ranks among Eastern League leaders with 83 K (T-8th), 7 W (T-3rd), and 84.2 IP (T-6th).
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Street closure for Thursday event. On Thursday between the hours of 4 and 10 p.m., Juliana Street between Central Way and Penn Street in Bedford will be closed to all traffic to accommodate Abby’s Angels Animal Haven/Bedford County Humane Society’s “Feast of Love” event. Vehicle operators should take extra precaution when driving in or near the area.
One injured in motorcycle accident in Everett
EVERETT, Pa. (WTAJ) — One man is injured after an accident between a car and a motorcycle late Saturday night. According to Bedford County dispatch, a call came in around 11:01 p.m. reporting a crash along Lincoln Highway (Route 30) near the Tractor Supply Co. and Walmart in Everett. One male patient was transported by […]
Fightin Phils snap a three-game losing streak with 5-2 victory over Somerset
READING, Pa. - Lachlan Wells threw six solid innings as Reading defeated Somerset 5-2 on Saturday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. Kendall Simmons and Josh Breaux each homered as the Fightin Phils snapped a three-game losing streak. Reading will have two days off before starting a homestand against Akron on Tuesday.
Late Model hits a Sprint Car; Bedford Speedway allegedly blames Flagman
Sprint Car driver Kenny Heffner has gone to social media to tell the world what happened on Wednesday night at Bedford Speedway in Pennsylvania. He got into an accident with a Late Model car. According to the video on the Kenny Heffner Racing page, several Sprint Car drivers, including Heffner,...
Ronald Speigle
Ronald Jay “Speedy” Speigle, 80, Jenners, died July 8, 2024 at home. Born June 17, 1944 in Johnstown. Son of Fred and Kathleen (Emerick) Speigle. Preceded in death by parents; son Ryan J. Speigle; brother in law John D. Berkey and Ron’s beloved Connie Fleegle. Survived by daughter Stacy L. Speigle; grandsons Bradley S. Speigle and fiancé Ashley Foster, Chase R. Snedden and Luke M. Speigle; sister D. Karen Berkey; best friend Earl Fleegle and many other family and friends. Speedy was in the JBJ class of 1963. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved times at the Speigle camp in Clearfield County, especially during bear season. He also loved riding motorcycles, especially his trip to Alaska with Earl on their Goldwings in 2006. Ron had a personality that wouldn’t quit. He was always making people laugh and loved going to the casino! He will be greatly missed and loved by many. Visitation will be from 4pm til time of service 5pm Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell with Rev. Michael A. Dunlap presiding. To express condolences, order flowers or plant a memorial tree, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
Wanda Lee Croyle
Wanda Lee Croyle, 59, of Everett, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1965 in Baltimore, MD; a daughter of the late William Paul and Edellas (Sloan) Bowman. On May 2, 1992 in Everett, PA, she was united in marriage to Joseph W. Croyle.
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Bedford Borough has released the tentative construction schedule for replacement of cast iron pipe waterlines from July 9-11. One crew will be working on East Pitt Street between Wood and Bedford streets, with parking restricted on both sides of East Pitt to allow for one-lane traffic controlled by temporary lights. A second crew will be performing asphalt restoration on Penn between Richard and Anderson streets on July 9. In both areas, parking is restricted to allow for two-way traffic. On July 10 and July 11, the crew is scheduled for project restoration throughout the borough.
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