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Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Bedford County
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Stephens retires from role as county's Health Officer
OAKLAND — Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens retired from his role last month, and he recently took some time to reflect on his experiences. He noted that he grew up in Westernport, although his grandparents were native to Garrett County.
Garrett College graduates new FDC class
MCHENRY — Six students recently completed the Family Development Credential (FDC) Program offered through Garrett College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) division and Garrett County Community Action Committee, Inc. The FDC Program provides frontline workers with the knowledge and skills needed to coach families to set and...
GC, partners offer ‘Pathways to Entrepreneurship’
MCHENRY — Garrett College, working collaboratively with several partner organizations, will be offering an opportunity to turn business dreams into reality. GC, the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Garrett County Economic Development, and Carroll Community College are jointly offering “Pathways to Entrepreneurship.” It is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the competitive business world.
Mosser receives Quilt of Valor at Zion Lutheran Church
ACCIDENT — A Quilt of Valor was presented to retired Vietnam War veteran Donald Eugene Mosser on June 23 at Zion Lutheran Church. This is the 11th quilt presented there. Quilts of Valor is a national endeavor of covering service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts in thanksgiving for their service to “God, country and community.”
Forage Center’s annual Coastal Promise Humanitarian Simulation held
SWANTON — The Forage Center (Forage Center) for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education Inc. held its annual Coastal Promise Humanitarian Simulation July 12-14 in Swanton. This was the fourth field exercise the Forage Center has held in Garrett County. The overall objective of the simulation was to prepare students for careers in humanitarian response and peacebuilding.
Free Shakespeare In The Park Returns To Western Maryland
The Cumberland Theatre will once again be presenting free Shakespeare in the Park to local residents. Last year, the theatre partnered with the Embassy Theatre in Downtown Cumberland and Our Town Theatre in Oakland to create a month-long festival of events centered around the works and styling of William Shakespeare.
Patriots Outlast Portland in Twelve Innings
Anthony extends seven-game hit streak, Gonzalez fans five through 4.0 innings. Bridgewater Township, New Jersey- The Portland Sea Dogs (11-10, 47-43) fall in walk-off fashion to the Somerset Patriots (16-7, 48-44) in 12 innings on Wednesday afternoon. Roman Anthony extended a seven-game hit streak in multi-hit day. Wikelman Gonzalez whiffed...
horse video fair
Nearly 50 4-H Club members and others gathered in the show ring at the 150th Bedford County Fair to film a video for a leader who was too ill to attend the event. Dozens more people lined the outside of the ring to support the children’s efforts at raising the spirits of one of their own. Gazette Photo/Tiana Eicher.
Bushy Run ousts Bedford from Region 7 tourney
CLAYSBURG — The run by the Bedford American Legion Post 113 baseball team at the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 Baseball Tournament came to an end against the lone undefeated team in the tournament as Bushy Run topped the Hurricanes, 9-0, Tuesday. The Hurricanes went 2-2 in the tournament.
DelFest Sessions: Sister Sadie
We are so excited to unveil the final installment of our DelFest Sessions, featuring Grammy-nominated bluegrass supergroup Sister Sadie. Over the course of the Memorial Day festival in Cumberland, Maryland, BGS contributors and videographers I Know We Should shot a half dozen superlative live performances on the gorgeous banks of the Potomac River. From festival hosts the Travelin’ McCourys, Big Richard, and Wood Belly to East Nash Grass, Mountain Grass Unit, and now the Sadies, each edition of our DelFest Sessions has been an audio swatch of the incredible national string band scene we all adore.
Top of the Morning
Bedford Borough has released its waterline construction schedule for the week of July 29-August 1. One crew will be performing construction on West Pitt Street between Chamberlain and the Bedford Fairgrounds, where flaggers will be used for traffic control. A second crew will be doing asphalt restoration at the intersections of Richard and Watson streets, and Richard and Simpson streets on July 29 and 30. Temporary traffic lights will be used on Richard Street with side streets closed. On July 31, asphalt restoration at the intersection of West Pitt Street and Thomas Street will restrict parking on both sides of West Pitt to allow for traffic lights operating one-lane traffic. Thomas Street will be closed to thru traffic. On August 1, the crew will be handling driveway restoration throughout the project area.
Bedford Sr. Center holding drive
The Bedford Area Senior Center (located inside the Fort Bedford Inn) is currently conducting a membership drive. From July 1 to December 31, 2024, the membership fee is half price. For $5 per person, you can become a member of the Senior Center and enjoy all the activities at the Center.
Somerset’s Uptown Chalk The Block Festival brings a gallery of art to the streets
Somerset welcomes back the bright and colorful Uptown Chalk the Block Festival this weekend. It’s all about live art with 21 professional chalk artists, emerging and youth artist...
Historic bridge in Meyersdale closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic indefinitely
MEYERSDALE ― The North Street bridge in Meyersdale has been closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic indefinitely. “Our primary concern is for the physical safety of the public,"...
Aerial rides, music, food and fun featured at 2024 Shanksville Community Picnic
SHANKSVILLE ― Since 1930, Shanksville’s Community Picnic has drawn crowds for good food, live music, and wholesome family fun. The 2024 edition of the picnic, sponsored by the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held Aug. 2-3, at the Community Grove, 1291 Cornerstone Road, adjacent to the Shanksville-Stonycreek School. ...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 71: Grayson Scott, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Coaches Comments: Grayson will enter his 4th year as a starter at left tackle this fall. He has a great combination of size, strength, and athleticism. He has worked extremely hard to hone his craft and is primed for a huge senior season following his 1st team All Inter-Ac performance last fall. He is also just as an impressive student-athlete and young man.
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