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9/11 National Memorial Trail one step closer to being completed
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — On Monday morning, Western Pennsylvania National Parks Superintendent Stephen Clark made a big announcement."I have been so looking forward to this day where I could say that the 9/11 National Memorial Trail alignments, through three of the National Park units in Western Pennsylvania, have been completed."The completed alignment now connects the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville to the Johnstown Flood National Memorial and the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. And this small portion of the 1,500-mile 9/11 Memorial Trail ultimately connects the Flight 93 Memorial to the other Sept. 11 sites in New York and...
Education News
Bedford High School graduate Craig Prescott, son of Wayne and Sue Prescott of Everett, is this year’s recipient of the Bedford Lioness Lions Club Scholarship. While at Bedford High School, Prescott was involved in numerous activities, such as the high school, county and district bands, Envirothon and Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was on the golf, tennis and Everett rifle teams. Prescott also served as class president grades 10-12. Prescott has earned numerous Scouting awards and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2022. This fall, he will be attending North Carolina State University to pursue a career as a game warden and conservation officer.
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.
Myles Lacy crowned King of Marbles
The Wildwoods concluded the 101st Annual National Marbles Tournament on Thursday, June 20, celebrating the crowning of the new King and Queen of Marbles. Myles Lacy, 9, of Clay County, TN, claimed the Boy’s title. Katelynn Gaumer, 13, of Cumberland, MD was crowned National Girl’s Marbles Champion.
Gazette publisher to become Sample CEO
Sample News Group, with more than 75 publications in four states, will realign its leadership team pending the year-end retirement of longtime executive Kelly Luvison. Joseph A. Beegle of Bedford has been named chief executive officer, and Gary Adkisson and Brian Nalepa will serve as company presidents. George “Scoop” Sample,...
Cordrey earns bachelor’s degree from Frostburg State University
Kaleigh Cordrey of Selbyville received a bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries from Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Md., at its 164th commencement ceremonies in May, during which 520 undergraduate and graduate degrees were conferred. Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Md., Frostburg State University is one of...
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Bedford High School Class of 1967 reunited for its 57th anniversary picnic at Snake Spring Park on June 15. Attending were, front, from left, Janet (Rishel) Niehenke, Vicki (Young) Oster, Susie (Billman) Weimer, Carol (Hine) Snyder, Wanda (Sellers) Nelson, Judy (Smouse) Cornelius, Teresa (Fickes) Rice, Cheryl (Fix) Atkinson, Patty (Smith) Wertz, Malinda (Harbaugh) Diehl, Rose (Exline) Barefoot and Cindy (Mackey) Engler; second row: Karen (Bagley) Moore, Judy Anderson, Joy (Knee) Karns, Myra Jean (Fritz) Deist and Kathy (Manger) Hansen; and third row: John Pittman, Chad Patterson, Bob Weimert, Bill Snyder, Tom Beemiller, Ken Nave, Ronnie Williams, Jim Wertz, Bill Steele and Kerry Barefoot.
Bedford man charged with murder in Clearfield shooting
(Clearfield) - A Bedford man is in custody on 1st degree murder charges after allegedly shooting a Lenox man Thursday morning. The Iowa DCI says authorities were called to Broadway Street in Clearfield just after 3 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon investigation, deputies found 19-year-old Colby Nelson dead from a gunshot wound.
Dale Allen Alt Sr.
Dale Allen Alt Sr., 85, formerly of Old Fields, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Hampshire Center in Romney, West Virginia. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, West Virginia. Visitation will be...
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".
Patriots Notebook 7/1/24: A Patriotic Homestand Ahead
Bridgewater, New Jersey – After a disappointing first half of the season that saw the team finish in fourth place in the Northeast Division with a 32–37 mark, Somerset has quite literally flipped the page towards the second half. The Patriots opened the second stanza of the season by going 5-1 out of the gate on the road in Richmond last week, outscoring the Flying Squirrels 45-28 over the six-game slate.
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.
Homicide Investigators Looking Into Triple Murder’s Death In Prison
Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation into the death of Ralph Ruark, an 80-year-old inmate at the Western Correctional Institution in Allegany County. Ruark was serving a sentence in the maximum security prison for a triple homicide committed in Salisbury, Maryland in 1972. On October 14, 1972, Ruark fatally shot his estranged wife, Glenda Smack Ruark, 25, at a bookstore in the Salisbury Mall. News reports at the time said that the incident took place in front of several customers and that Ruark was apprehended shortly after the shooting.
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