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Paw Paw couple find opportunities for mentorship through West Virginia Folklife Program
PAW PAW - For Paw Paw residents Sam and Joe Herrmann, sharing their love for traditional American music has played a major role in their lives. The couple may be best recognized by the public for this through the success of their band, the Critton Hollow String Band, which the couple created with fellow musician Joe Fallon. The band has been performing traditional American music internationally since 1975.
Dorothy E. Menser
Dorothy E. Menser, 100, of Somerset, died July 14, 2024 at The Patriot. Born June 30, 1924 in Lavansville, daughter of Albert Russell and Orpha Mae (Gross) Bruner. Preceded in death by parents; 1st husband Clayton Blubaugh, 2nd husband John Menser, son Blaine Blubaugh, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. Survived by granddaughter Jennifer Horst and husband Michael; great granddaughters: Kimberly (Noah) Horst-Parker and Kathryn Horst; step son John D. (Jean) Menser; step daughter: Beverly Minick; 5 step grandchildren; and 13 step great grandchildren. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Somerset High School. She was a dietary aide at Maple Ridge Elementary School for 10 years and then at Somerset State Hospital for 19 years. Also, Dorothy was one of America’s “Rosie the Riveter’s” assembling U.S. Navy Corsair Fighters during World War II. Member of Friedens Lutheran Church and a former member of Lavansville Lutheran Church. She enjoyed refinishing antique furniture. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at Friedens Lutheran Church. Rev. John Barichivich officiating. Inurnment Lavansville Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Friedens Lutheran Church Ministry Fund, 131 S. Main St., Friedens, PA 15541. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
Long Ball Looms Large as Somerset Drops Friday Matchup in Erie
RHP Bailey Dees (4.1 IP, 4 H, 7 ER, 6 BB, 6 K, 2 HR) was tagged with the loss, after both home runs that he allowed accounted for all seven runs scored by Erie. RHP Colby White (1.2 IP, 3 K) hurled two perfect innings of relief, including a sixth inning where he struck out the side.
Hemminger, Glessner win again; Schartiger claims 1st victory at Jennerstown Speedway
JENNERSTOWN — It appeared Barry Awtey was going to honor his late father with a victory on Bill Awtey Tribute Night, Saturday at Jennerstown Speedway. However, Awtey's engine blew with seven laps remaining, knocking him out of the 30-lap Martella's Pharmacies Late Model feature. Will Hemminger took the lead ahead of Bryan Shipp following...
Dunham Homers In Second Straight As Patriots Drop Series Finale In Erie
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves 6-1 on Sunday afternoon in their series finale at UPMC Park, with just four hits in the contest. RHP Zach Messinger (5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K) took the loss in his 18th appearance (16th start) of the season. Over 13 outings since the start of May, Messinger has pitched to a 3.44 ERA over 68 IP with 70 K. All three runs, and three SeaWolves hits off Messinger came in the 4th.
Patriots Pile Up 16 Hits in Lopsided Win over SeaWolves
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were propelled by a 16 hit offensive explosion in their 10-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Park. Eight different batters had a hit, while six different Patriots had multiple hits in the...
Somerset Slay captures softball titles
Contributed Photo – The Somerset Slay softball team has made a clean sweep of both the Minor Division regular season and playoff championships in the Lake Ontario Youth Baseball/Softball League. The Slay went 10-0 during the regular season and was seeded No. 1 for the playoffs where they defeated the Roy-Hart Queen Bees in the quarterfinals, the Lyndonville Orange in the semifinals and the Roy-Hart Rays 17-10 in the championship game on July 3rd. The Slay team is shown here with their trophies., Kneeling from left are Avery Snell, Amelia Ross, Lilian Bradley, Emilia Farina and Gianna Peritore. In the middle row are Madlyn Murphy, Cerenity Street, Adalyn Snell, Hannah Monaco, Teagan Costello, Annabelle Worrells and Cimari Street. In back are Assistant Coach Sam Monaco, Head Coach Matt Snell, Assistant Coach Stasha Peritore, Assistant Coach Andrea Walter, Assistant Coach Josh Murphy and Assistant Coach Jeff Costello.
Calhoun, Weyandt lead the way at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway
Bedford Speedway ended the busiest section of the 2024 season, 4 events in 10 days, with the annual $5-night Friday. Four happy winners emerged from the action including Devin Weyandt in the Limiteds, Travis Calhoun in the Semi Lates, Charlie Clise in the Pure Stocks and Isaac Komanski in the 4 Cylinder finale before the annual fireworks show thrilled the crowd.
Woman allegedly stole from care-dependant victims
A Bedford woman is accused to taking financial advantage of two adult individuals who were in her care. Alicia Dawn Martin, 37, is facing two third-degree felony charges related to financial exploitation of a care-dependent person.
Friday Night Lights Part One, 7-12-24
ERIE, PA (WJET)– The Erie SeaWolves secured their second win in a row over the Somerset Patriots on Friday. Erie’s Troy Melton threw for five innings. He let up one run and struck out six batters in the process. The big play of the night came from Eliezer Alfonzo. In the bottom of the first […]
Nancy A. Roland
She was born in Everett, PA, on February 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Robert J. Foor and Ethel (Eichelberger) Foor. On September 14, 1956, she married John P. Roland who passed away on February 13, 2005. Nancy is survived by two daughters, Pam and husband Paul Witter, and...
Bailey Dees Ineffective, Gives Up 6 Walks, 6 Hits, 2 HRs in Patriots Loss
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves by a final score of 7-1 on Friday night at UPMC Park. RHP Bailey Dees (4.1 IP, 4 H, 7 ER, 6 BB, 6 K, 2 HR) was tagged with the loss, after both home runs that he allowed accounted for all seven runs scored by Erie.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Colby White (1.2 IP, 3 K) hurled two perfect innings of relief, including a sixth inning where he struck out the side. SS Benjamin Cowles (1-for-4, RBI) brought home the Patriots’ only run...
Offense Kept Silent On Thursday Night As Patriots Fall to SeaWolves
The Somerset Patriots were blanked by the Erie SeaWolves 6-0 on Thursday night in game three of a six-game series at UPMC Park in Erie, PA. The Patriots were shut out for the fourth time this season and first time since 5/23 @NH. Somerset’s two hits match their fewest in a game this season.
PSP: Acosta man charged for burning down shed, damaging neighbor's fence
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County say an Acosta man is behind bars after he reportedly set fire to his own shed early Thursday morning, burning it to the ground. Police say crews were dispatched to the home of 39-year-old James Tunstall, just after midnight,...
Police: Windber man accused of yelling racial slurs at, threatening to lynch group of kids
WINDBER, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a Windber man is facing charges after he was accused of shouting racial slurs at a group of African-American children and threatening to "lynch" them. Police say on July 2, officers were dispatched for an altercation involving a group of three juveniles and...
Napoleonic weekend returns to Village
The Napoleonic Grand Tactique is back at Old Bedford Village with new and returning activities focusing on the Napoleonic era in America. “It was a transitional period in American history and the war did affect us here,” said David Petit of Old Bedford Village.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, starting with optional military unit drills at 9:30.
Bedford Legion take Game One in playoffs
The Bedford American Legion Post 113 baseball team wanted to get off to a strong start in the CCAL playoffs. On Thursday in Game One of the best-of-3-games semifinal series against fourth-seeded Hollidaysburg 2, the Hurricanes did just that with a strong all-around performance in a 6-3 victory.
Pair face charges in alleged indecent assault
Two individuals are facing charges stemming from an alleged indecent assault of a 10-year-old girl. Gabriel Lucas Martin, 18, and Kevin Riley Barton, 27, both of Bedford, were both implicated in the alleged incident that occurred behind the Bedford Elementary School on May 30.
First 3 national parks, 9/11 National Memorial Trail alliance start connections
SHANKSVILLE ― An alliance between the National Park Service and the 9/11 National Memorial Trail is helping to bring this trail, intended to connect the three sites of a terrorist attack on the United States in 2001, one step closer to being completed. The 9/11 National Memorial Trail is...
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