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Somerset County Jail inmate charged with resisting arrest that involved three COs
SOMERSET — A fight during breakfast hours on June 7 at the county Jail resulted in charges of assault and resisting arrest, both second-degree misdemeanors, against inmate Wayne Sherlock, who was in jail in lieu of bond in another case. A Somerset Borough Police investigation determined Sherlock, 28, of...
76-Year-Old Fatally Injured While Cutting Tree In Monroe County: Officials
A Somerset, New Jersey man was fatally struck by a falling tree branch in Middle Smithfield, according to authorities. David M. Feingold, 76, was cutting a tree on June 29 when a large branch fell and hit him, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The accident happened on the 200 block of M…
Cumberland Police Arrest Suspect in Late-Night Burglary
CUMBERLAND, MD – Early Saturday morning, Cumberland Police Department officers responded to a breaking and entering report on Columbia Street. At approximately 1:28 AM, they apprehended 39-year-old Brandon Lee Spiker…
O’Malley’s Monday Musings
1 — First-Rate Series: At Irish Illustrated, we serve you the consumer. Today, I'm focusing on one particular subscriber NDSteve01who asked of Tim Prister and his nearly-concluded First-Rate series:. "Prister, what team and year is the lowest point total you've ever given? FSU this year seems remarkably low. I'm...
City of Cumberland Announces Citizens Local Government Academy
City of Cumberland Announces Citizens Local Government Academy. Plan to be one of the twenty Cumberland Residents that will be in the inaugural class for the first City of Cumberland Citizens Local Government Academy. Coming this fall, join the Mayor and City Council and other local government staff to learn more about the behind-the-scenes operations of the City of Cumberland.
Garrett Regional Medical Center welcomes Aster Berhane, MD, to Garrett Medical Group in LaVale
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) welcomes Aster Berhane, MD, to WVU Medicine Garrett Medical Group in LaVale. Dr. Berhane received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. She spent two years in an internal medicine residency program at Wayne, in the Detroit Medical Center. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Andrews University/Adventist University of East Africa, Kenya (affiliate university) in Berrien Springs, MI.
Introducing First United Bank & Trust’s new Director of HR Amanda McKenzie
First United Bank & Trust is thrilled to announce the promotion of Amanda McKenzie to the position of Director of Human Resources. With 20 years of experience in both banking and human capital, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. “Amanda is a driven professional...
John W. ‘Johnny’ Shreve
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of John Wesley (Johnny) Shreve on July 7, 2024, due to cardiac arrest. Johnny was born on Aug. 24, 1964, in Romney, to Paula Rae Shreve, and the late Darrell Douglas Shreve. Johnny married Lori Carbary-Shreve on...
Second fire consumes a vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates
SOMERSET — A second fire has destroyed yet another vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates Saturday. The first fire occurred just shy of eight weeks ago. No one was hurt in either fire. However, one tenant was displaced from his home because the first fire spread to his trailer.
CSA accepting entries for annual goose hunt drawing
Waterfowl-licensed hunters can now apply for the annual goose/duck hunt blind drawing at the Quemahoning Reservoir, according to Rick Ames, operations manager for the Cambria-Somerset Authority, which owns the reservoir. Applications will be accepted throughout July, and there is no fee to apply. Those who want to enter the drawing...
Dunham Homers In Second Straight As Patriots Drop Series Finale In Erie
The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves 6-1 on Sunday afternoon in their series finale at UPMC Park in Erie, PA. 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.
OF Elijah Dunham Named Eastern League Player of the Week For The Second Consecutive Week
Bridgewater, New Jersey - For the second consecutive week, Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Elijah Dunham the Eastern League Player of the Week. Over five games played during the Patriots' six-game series facing the Erie SeaWolves from July 8-14, Dunham went 8-for-19 (.421) with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 4 XBH, 2 SB and a 1.342 OPS. Dunham had multiple hits in three of his five games and concluded the series by homering in back-to-back games.
City Hall will Reopen on July 16th
City Hall will reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 16th at 8 AM. The Community Development Department will remain in the Willetts. Building, 446 N. Mechanic Street (the corner of Valley and Mechanic) until further notice. The Mayor and City Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow, July 16th. will be...
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At left, local 4-H’ers attending the camp include, front, from left, Adella Kauf, Lily Heit, Joelle Widmann and Emma Ewing; second row: Ivy Swindell, William Heit, George Heit, Laurel Harrison, Mackenzie Hubbard and Kiliee Beckett; and third row: Brady April, Gavin Glass, Garrett Hubbard and Scarlet Poraczky. —Photo Submitted.
District says finances in good shape for renovation project
The Bedford Area School District is in a good position to borrow for a proposed renovation project, with enough left in reserve to cover other unexpected expenses in the meantime, according to a presentation at the district board’s building and finance committee meeting last week. Chief Operating Officer Mike...
DBI preps for Rock the Block
Downtown Bedford Inc. will host Rock the Block on Thursday, July 18, from 6-9 p.m. on Juliana and Penn streets. Streets to be closed are Juliana Street from south side of Central Way through the intersection of Penn Street to Vondersmith Avenue from 4 to 10 p.m.; Penn Street from Huntingdon Avenue to Lafayette Avenue; no parking signs will be placed to notify motorists of the upcoming event. Vehicle operators should take extra precaution when driving in or near the area.
Canes advance to CCAL final, move on to Regionals
HOLLIDAYSBURG — With a guaranteed trip to the Region 7 Tournament on the line, the Bedford American Legion Post 113 baseball team had an answer for everything thing that Hollidaysburg 2 had for it in a 7-4 CCAL Semifinal Series sweep, Friday night. The win puts the Hurricanes in...
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