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Berlin brewery crafts a new pale ale to help raise funds for cancer group
BERLIN ― Susan and George Walker, owners of Whitehorse Brewery, have created another craft beer for a cause about which they are passionate. Whitehorse Brewery just created “Hope by Cancer Bridges,” a blood orange pale ale for Cancer Bridges, 2816 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, which offers unique programming to meet the needs of the family. It provides all-free services to anyone impacted by cancer including the diagnosed, their family members and those who have lost someone to cancer to 35 counties including Somerset.
Death of beloved UPS driver mourned
Eastern Hampshire County last week mourned the passing of a beloved, long-time United Parcel Service driver. Van Gaus, 56, of Cumberland, Md., was found dead in his truck Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. His was a familiar, beloved face on the route that included the Capon Bridge area. An outpouring of tributes on social media followed news of his death.
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Lives saved and the gratitude of those served
On Monday the Springfield Volunteer Rescue Squad turned over the keys to the squad building they built to the county, after selling or giving away what contents they could, and discarding the rest. The squad hopes for change in the political or social climate during the three-year period of dormancy...
Jones Homers But Late Charge Comes Up Short As Somerset Falls To Reading
BRIDGEWATER. NJ - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Reading Fightin Phils 4-2 on Tuesday night in game two of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. RHP Zach Messinger (5 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 K) took the loss in his 16th appearance (14th start) of the season. Over his last 11 outings since the start of May, the Yankees No. 21 prospect has posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 57 IP with 62 K. Messinger ranks among the Eastern League leaders with a 3.60 ERA (10th), 92 K (1st), 85 IP...
Roberta Lois Miller
Roberta Lois Miller, 93, Meyersdale, died July 4, 2024 at Misty's Urban Manor. Born in Salisbury on August 2, 1930 to the late Robert and Eva (Meese) Landis. Preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Miller. Sisters, Dorothy June and Anna Landis. Survived by her son, James Robert (Gloria) Miller. Daughters, Rebecca Ann (Gerhard) Kaselow and Lisa Michele Miller. Grandchildren; Mary Beth (Colonel Paul) Cote, Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Adrienne) Sines, Tess Elizabeth (Aaron) Schafer, and Andrew James (Lucaya) Miller. Great Grandchildren; Marina, Aiden, and Bridget Cote, Lily and Owen Sines, and Finley Schafer. Roberta was a member of the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church where she was the organist for many years. She volunteered at the Historical Society. Roberta and her husband were very involved in community activities. Roberta played the organ in hundreds of weddings. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church from 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM. Viewing at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 prior to the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at the Church with Pastor Randy Haulk officiating, Interment will be in the Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, Dr. Platt, Dr. Higbee, and forever grateful to Misty's Urban Manor and all those who have helped them in the past year. If you would like to make a financial donation please contribute to Misty's Urban Manor 257 Hickory Hollow Road, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. (www.mrayleckembyfh.com)
Joseph M. Roach
Joseph M. Roach, age 41, of Middlesex Township, suddenly on July 3, 2024. Born in Somerset, PA on March 21, 1983, son of John R. "Jack" Roach and Ruth Schneider Roach. Beloved husband for 14 years of Andrea L. Woroszylo Roach. Loving father of Joseph M. Roach, Jr. and Riley Roach. Brother of Jennifer Allen (Arthur "Reeg") and John R. Roach, Jr. (Diane). Son-in-Law of Joseph Woroszylo and Patricia Fabyanic Woroszylo. Brother-in-Law of Trisha Woroszylo. Also survived by his beloved long haired retriever "Maverick".
Supervisor to attend solar workshop
A representative of Liberty Township will join other municipal leaders to learn about utility-scale solar systems at a workshop in Bedford later this month. The topic was among several items discussed at the July meeting of the Liberty Township Supervisors, held in the township municipal building in East Saxton.
Dunham's Walk-Off Lifts Somerset Over Reading In Series Opener
The Somerset Patriots walked-off the Reading Fightin Phils in a 7-6 victory on Monday night in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset stole a season-high seven bases in the contest, which matches the single game Patriots Double-A era record. The Patriots have won six of their first seven games to begin the second half of the season. Over the first seven games of the second half, Somerset leads all of Double-A with a .291 BA, 52 R, 73 H, 32 XBH, and 124 TB as a team.
Annual July 4 fireworks to highlight local events
Downtown Bedford Inc. will host the Independence Day fireworks celebration along with the 4th annual cornhole tournament on Thursday. The free event will be from 3 to 11 p.m. at Fort Bedford Park. There will be a food festival that beings at 3 p.m. which will feature vendors that will...
Bedford Boro moves ahead with social drinking district
The Bedford Borough Council has moved forward with a plan to allow a social drinking district in a to-be-determined area of the borough. Kenny Fetterman, ordinance committee chair, explained what the idea of a social district could look like based on other ones in effect.
Bedford Legion tops Ebensburg
EBENSBURG — Bedford Post 113 broke a 3-3 tie with 2 runs in the top of the sixth and put the game away with 6 runs in the seventh to earn an 11-3 road victory, Wednesday. Kole Clark came on to pitch in the third inning for the Hurricanes and did not allow a run in his 5 innings of work, while striking out 5. He got the win.
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