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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 (3rd), .211 AVG (6th), and a 1.14 WHIP (5th). Messinger has allowed 2 ER or less in 12 of his 16 appearances this season for Somerset.
ATM, shuttle on tap for fair
AUGUSTA — Added to the Hampshire County Fair, opening July 22, will be a Bank of Romney ATM and off-site parking, approved by the board at last Wednesday’s meeting - though they canceled the chainsaw competition. Much of the fairgrounds now has Internet access through HardyNet - ATM...
Burlington resident joins WVU Potomac State as director of development
WVU Potomac State College Interim Campus President Paul Kreider recently announced the addition of Burlington resident Dr. Megan Webb as the director of development. In this position, Webb will work closely with the WVU Foundation managing all aspects of the College’s development program, including a comprehensive major gift program as well as establishing and maintaining operational goals and budgetary requirements.
Trojans 1st in Trinity, 2nd in N.J.
The sun wasn’t the only thing that was hot when it came to the fourth annual Trinity Cup Soccer Tournament, held at Rannells Field on June 22. Despite the harsh conditions, the Hampshire Trojans worked through the scalding hot summer to take home the top spot in the tournament.
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.
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...
‘How bout those Trojans?’ HHS goes undefeated at 7v7
KEYSER — Hampshire High’s new head coach, Donny Evans preaches about doing the little things right and the big things, like wins, will follow. The Trojans certainly did all the small things right when they made their way to Keyser for the first 7 on 7, and Big Man competition event of the year. The Big Man competition tests the strength and agility of the linemen. A Facebook post recapping the event simply stated, ‘How bout those Trojans?’ after the young Hampshire football team enjoyed an undefeated evening in Tornado Alley, while taking home second place in the Big Man competition.
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.
Back in Sports, 10 years ago: For Post 91 Legion: ‘The sky is the limit’
ROMNEY – As the temperatures rise this summer, so do the aspirations of the Romney Post 91 American Legion baseball team. “This team could be phenomenal,” coach Steve Ennis said Monday afternoon. “We have the potential to be the best in the state.”
Henrietta ‘Penny’ E. Columbia
Henrietta “Penny” Elizabeth Columbia, 77, of Augusta, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney. Born on July 30, 1946, in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late John A. Crane and Irma (Wade) Crane. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and 2 sisters.
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.
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.
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...
Sharon E. (Bohn) Scollo
Sharon E. (Bohn) Scollo, 74, of Manns Choice, died June 19, 2024 after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 21, 1950 in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Evelyn L. (Amick) Bohn. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1968 and attended Point Park College in Pittsburgh. She attended the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair in 1969, which was the signature event of her generation. It was billed as “3 days of Peace & Music” and attended by nearly 500,000 young people, with 32 musical acts. It was one of the largest music festivals in history. She later joked that she was invited to go because she was the only one of her friends who had at tent, and because they knew she could cook, and that she would take care of them if something went wrong!
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