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James Edward Ash
James Edward Ash, 83, of Lincoln Twp., died July 12, 2024 at his residence. Born July 17, 1940, in Jefferson Twp, he is the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Burket) Ash. Also preceded in death by a daughter Tammie Arntz, 3 grandchildren, Emma Jo Gordon, Candice Marie Ash and Evelyn Marie Ash and one great granddaughter Posie Elizabeth Foy. Siblings, Ruth Peterson, Janet Walker, Betty St. Clair, Wilma Stahl and Donald Ash and son-in-law Earl Beeman. Survived by his wife Mary Esther (Faidley) Ash, children, James Edward Ash Jr., Tina Ash Forney and husband Terry, Jeff Ash and wife Linda and Carolyn Ash Beeman. Also 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Jim was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and was a retired farmer where he raised and butchered beef and pigs. He also worked in the maintenance department at Somerset Hospital. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 Monday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home where services will be held at 11 am Tuesday with Reverend Thomas Brown officiating. Internment in Casebeer Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Somerset Family Hospice. Condolences may be made at www.halversonfuneralhome.com.
Patriots Notebook 7/9/24: Hitting The Road Before The All-Star Break
Bridgewater, New Jersey – After taking four-of-six ball games last week from Reading in a rare home-and-home series with the Fightin’ Phils, the Patriots are flying high, tied with Akron for the best mark in the Eastern League to open the second half of the season with a 9-3 mark after winning back-to-back series for the first time this season. The recent hot streak has brought the club’s overall mark to 41-40 on the season as they get ready to make the trek out to Erie where they will battle the SeaWolves before heading into the All-Star break.
Hurricanes hit their way past St. Michael, 9-8
In the Bedford Post 113 American Legion baseball team’s regular season finale on Tuesday, the Hurricanes had a good bit on the line. In a matchup against St, Michael, who topped the Hurricanes earlier this year, the winner would have the best opportunity to capture the regular season title and be the top seed for the upcoming playoffs.
Bedford man faces three charges
A Bedford man allegedly strangled his wife and threatened to kill her over an argument after she woke up him. James Wade Diehl, 59, faces a second-degree felony charge of strangulation, a second-degree misdemeanor charge of simple assault, and a summary count of harassment, stemming from the alleged altercation the night of July 5 to the morning of July 6.
Rotary Club of Somerset named District 7305 Large Club of the Year
The Rotary Club of Somerset has been named District 7305 Large Club of the Year. This honor recognizes the club’s significant contributions and dedicated service to the community during the past 12 months. The Rotary Club of Somerset's year included a $10,000 District Grant project at Somerset Lake that...
Why Somerset Healthcare and Rehabilitation's residents, staff celebrated 'Paradise at Prom'
SOMERSET ― Residents at Somerset Healthcare and Rehabilitation wore sparkly dresses and button-down shirts with wrist corsages and boutonnieres, had their pictures taken against a floral background and danced around palm trees, balloons and tropical flowers at their recent prom. A flag that all can see:A Braille American flag?...
Tractor-trailer driver killed in crash
A driver was killed on Tuesday when his logging tractor-trailer crashed on Raven Rock Road in Frederick County, police said. Daniel Edward Ryan, 41, of Ridgeley, West Virginia, was declared dead at the scene, according to a press release from Maryland State Police. Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Sarah Campbell said the crash happened in the the 1600 block of ...
Maryland State Police investigating fatal tractor-trailer crash
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in Frederick County this morning. Around 7:30 a.m., troopers responded to Raven Rock Rd. (Maryland Route 491) for a report of a crash involving a tractor-trailer, State Police said. The driver, a lone occupant of the vehicle, was identified...
K-9 Solutions of Maryland has permanent home in Grantsville
GRANTSVILLE — K-9 Solutions of Maryland now has a permanent new home in the Grantsville area at 5656 New Germany Road. After several attempts to lease and “retrofit” existing space, owner/trainer Scott Holliday was able to find a business partner for the new location.
Detour planned for Glades Pike beginning Monday
PennDOT is informing motorists of a detour for Route 31 (Glades Pike) in Somerset Township, from 7 a.m. Monday through next Thursday. A four-day traffic detour will be in place using routes 31, 381, 653 and 281 while crews replace a 72-inch pipe. During this time, Route 31 will remain open to westbound...
Betty Beal
Betty Beal, 85, of Schellsburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Markleton, Pa., to the late Ambrose and Edna Hinzy. Betty married her soul mate, Walter Beal Jr. on May 27, 1955, and...
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