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Maryland officials investigating apparent murder of 80-year-old incarcerated man
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — Maryland police are investigating the apparent murder of an 80-year-old man incarcerated in state prison over the weekend, officials said Sunday. Inmate Ralph Ruark was declared dead just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland, state police said in a news release. Officials did not disclose how Ruark died.
John W. Oldham
John William Oldham, 91, of New Paris, passed away at home on June 21, 2024. He was born on January 22 1933, at home in Reynoldsdale, a son of the late Warren and Marie Oldham. John was preceded in death by his late wife Evelyn Tew, late wife Mildred Carson, son Stuart John, grandson Aaron Oldham and grandson Michael Howsare. He is survived by following children, Joyce Kauffman of New Paris, Barb wife of Dale Miller of New Paris, Debbie wife of Frank Platt of Indiana, Tom husband of Trudi Oldham of Osterburg, Barry Oldham of Florida, Sherry wife of Joel Onstead of Schellsburg and Christina wife of Justin Miller Schellsburg, also stepdaughters, Vickie wife of Bill Piwowarczyk and Teri wife of Brian Barefoot. John was blessed with many grandchildren — Travis McCreary, Jennifer Topka, Amy George, Sammy Thomas, Wesley Kauffman, Jacob Oldham, Marlin Oldham, Carrie Risbon, Hannah Doucen, Frankie Platt, Bill Platt, Trey Cooper, Logan Cooper, Olivia Miller, Natalie Miller, Gavin Miller, Bradley Barefoot, Elijah Barefoot, Josh Aiken, Justin Aiken and Kiley Fadrow. John was also very blessed with many Great Grandchildren.
Hurricanes too much for visiting Richland
What a difference a week makes. After Sunday’s non-league loss to Philipsburg, the Bedford Post 113 baseball team had just lost 3 straight games with contests coming up against 2 of the teams expected to compete for the the CCAL title.
William F. Valiton
William F. Valiton, 91, of Schellsburg, went from the arms of his beloved wife, to the arms of his Savior peacefully, Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born on October 27, 1932 in Templeton, MA, a son of the late John Fred and Viola (Ford) Valiton. On May 2, 1953, in Orange, MA, he married Constance (Belanger) Valiton who survives along with five children: Linda Haney widow of Carl, of Bedford, Sharon Hershberger and husband Michael, of Schellsburg, Ginnie Valiton, of Bedford, Robert Valiton and wife Cathy, of Belsano, and Rev. Deborah Valiton-Carnish and husband David, of Elizabethtown; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was preceded in death by a son John W. Valiton, and a sister Mildred Russell.
EASD rejects Breezewood bids, raises taxes
EVERETT—The Everett Area School Board approved a budget with a slight increase in taxes and rejected all bids for the sale of Breezewood Elementary at its Thursday night meeting. The motion, moved by Casey Weaver and seconded by John Shaffer, approved by all present board members, rejected the bids...
80-year-old’s death at Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland being investigated as homicide
The death of a man incarcerated at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland is being investigated by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit. Ralph Ruark, 80, died around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a Sunday news release from the Maryland State Police. Police said Ruark was declared dead by the correction facility’s emergency medical personnel. Around 4:10 p.m. that day, state ...
State Prison Inmate Death Investigation
(CUMBERLAND, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a state prison inmate in Allegany County. The inmate is identified as Ralph Ruark, 80. Ruark was declared deceased by emergency medical service personnel. He was a state prison inmate serving time at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland. Ruark was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore to determine the cause and manner of death.
SAMA Bedford offering summer painting, drawing classes
BEDFORD — The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, 137 E. Pitt St., is offering a series of drawing and painting classes for a variety of skill levels and interests. Registration is required, visit www.sama-art.org for more information and registration. The classes are:. – Learn to Draw and Paint, Mondays...
Saxton Borough talks ordinances
During a special meeting Thursday evening, Saxton Borough Council agreed to tentatively adopt several ordinances and amend its summer road paving project plans. At the end of its June 10 meeting, the council discussed the need to create some type of ordinance to deal with loud noise issues that have been taking place in the community in recent times. Some of the problems involved loud motor vehicles, music playing and barking dogs.
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