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NASCAR’s Erik Jones wins Motor Mountain Masters 150
NASCAR Cup Series regular Erik Jones won the Super Late Model Motor Mountain Masters 150 on Thursday night. He took home the $10,000 prize at Jennerstown Speedway Complex in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania. One may think that Jennerstown may be close to Pocono Raceway. However, according to Google Maps, it’s nearly four...
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,...
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.
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.
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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Moonlight walks continue. Shawnee State Park’s moonlight walks return July 19. The moonlight walk around Shawnee Lake will begin at 9 p.m. at the beach entrance of the No. 2 parking lot. Dogs will be permitted. Bring flashlights. On July 21, the park will present “Old Time Thingumajigs” at 7 p.m. in the Historic & Interpretive Center at the main office. During the program, attendees will return to the world of yesteryear by using and making devices like whirligigs, thaumatropes, whimmydiddles and Jacob’s rung. For more information, call 814-733-4892.
Jobe’s 8 K’s, run support lead to 6-0 Erie win
ERIE, PA (WJET)–The Erie SeaWolves battled the Somerset Patriots at UPMC Park on Thursday. Erie looked to bounce back after Wednesday’s 9-3 loss. Jackson Jobe made his second start for Erie since returning from injury. Jobe threw for five innings. He managed to strikeout eight batters and only let up two hits. Jake Holton a […]
Bobby Pierce Wins Billy Winn Classic at Bedford Speedway For 24th World of Outlaws Triumph
BEDFORD, PA (July 11, 2024) – Bobby Pierce was not caught resting on Thursday night at Bedford Speedway. Using track position to his advantage, the Oakwood, IL driver held off multiple championship contenders at bay for his 24th career World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models win in the Billy Winn Classic.
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...
Man from West Virginia died in collision in western Maryland
GRANTSVILLE, Md. (WVPREPBB) – A tragic accident in Garrett County, Maryland, resulted in the death of a West Virginia man on Tuesday. According to the Maryland State Police, troopers from the McHenry Barrack responded to a vehicle collision on New Germany Road in Grantsville at approximately 4:51 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a Toyota Tacoma that had veered off the road into a wooded area and a Freightliner utility truck parked roadside.
PSP: Somerset County man jailed for lighting shed on fire, risking catastrophe
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County man is behind bars after police said he lit a shed on fire early Thursday morning. James Tunstall, 39, of Acosta, is facing charges for risking catastrophe after crews responded to a shed fire. Around 12:48 a.m. on July 11, troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police were […]
City Council to Meet Tuesday, July 16
The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Allegany Museum (3 Pershing Street) on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, for the purpose of immediately closing the meeting to discuss Board and Commission Appointments. Authority to close the session is provided by Section 3-305(b)(1)(i) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
'Momentum is big:' NASCAR's Erik Jones wins annual Motor Mountain Masters at Jennerstown
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Thursday night, Jennerstown Speedway hosted its annual Motor Mountain Masters event with a big cash prize for the winner and it was a current NASCAR driver who took home first place. The Motor Mountain Masters series is a yearly tradition at Jennerstown Speedway,...
Fourth grade students present annual concert
Press Photos by Rebecca FoehrkolbFourth grade students at Salisbury Elementary School presented their annual spring concert recently. ABOVE: The fourth grade band starts off the concert accompanied by Salisbury Elementary School Assistant Principal Brian Muschlitz, seated and band director Stan Griffis.
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