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Nine local softball player earn all-state nods
The Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association (PAHSSBCA) Committee announced its All-State Team for 2024 on Friday. There were 9 selections from the Bedford Gazette coverage area with 4 from Everett, 2 from Chestnut Ridge and Claysburg-Kimmel, and 1 from Bedford.
Central City, Johnstown Lutheran churches install new pastor
The congregations of SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Central City and Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Johnstown celebrated the installation of their new pastor, the Rev. Brett P. Witmer, at a combined service on June 30 at the Central City parish. Rev. Dr. Daniel Hahn, vice president of...
Bedford begins hosting First Friday event
Downtown Bedford, Inc. is launching a new program this evening called First Friday. The event features live demonstrations, live music, specials and deals, and extended shopping hours at over 20 downtown merchants and restaurants. The event runs from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Organizers said that there is something for...
Fireworks set for July 6 in Indian Lake
Local holiday events for today are: A fireworks display is scheduled to start around 9 p.m. July 6 in Indian Lake Borough. This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Fireworks set for July 6 in Indian Lake
Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Frederick County
(FREDERICK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Frederick County. Shortly after 7:35 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to Raven Rock Road (Maryland Route 491) for a report of a crash involving a tractor-trailer. The driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, identified as Daniel Edward Ryan, 41, of Ridgeley, West Virginia, was declared deceased at the scene by Frederick County emergency medical service personnel.
Fightin Phils surrender late grand slam in doubleheader sweep to Somerset
READING, Pa. - The Fightin Phils could not maintain a late lead in the nightcap of a doubleheader sweep to Somerset on Friday at First Energy Stadium. Reading led 3-1 heading in to the final inning, but the Patriots' Elijah Durham hit a grand slam to give the visitors a 5-4 victory.
Rockwood Spring Sports Athletes Earn All-Metro Recognition from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A total of 36 Rockwood School District spring sports student-athletes representing all four high schools earned All-Metro recognition from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. These athletes -- 17 boys and 19 girls -- made the Post-Dispatch All-Metro teams in baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, volleyball, water polo. A total of 15 athletes earned first-team honors -- including Players of the Year Kyle Kubasta (Lafayette High, boys volleyball) and Kylee Pickens (Eureka High, girls lacrosse) -- 12 earned second-team recognition, and nine were named to the third team.
Opal Harbaugh
Opal Pauline Harbaugh, 98, of Somerset, passed away on July 5, 2024 at the Patriot. She was the daughter of the late Simon Peter and Jennie Rugg. Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar of 69 years; infant son, Michael; sisters, Louise, Ada, Nellie and Ester; and brother, Robert. She is survived by sisters, Nelda Bruebaker and Dolly Limley; sons, Roger (Cheryl), Dale (Carol), Jim (MaryAnn) and David (Audrey); and 5 grandchildren, Brad, Stacey, Michael, Amy and Britney. Opal is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She worked until retirement. Opal enjoyed cooking for her family, tending to her flowers and working on jigsaw puzzles. She was a wonderful mother and will be greatly missed. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at the Patriot for their loving care towards Opal during her time there. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 11 am until the time of service at 1 pm at MILLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY of Somerset. Pastor Doug Burns officiating. Interment will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Homer A. Miller
Homer A. Miller, 85, Stoystown (Buckstown), died July 6, 2024 at Hollidaysburg Veteran Home. Born Nov. 26, 1938 in Shanksville, son of Clarence and Marie (Godfrey) Miller. Preceded in death by parents and brother Ralph. Survived by daughter Cathy (David) Houseworth; grandchildren: Robyn (Robert) Ritchey, David Jr. (Cheryl) Houseworth, and Julie (Bradley) Beegle; great grandchildren: Gage, Garet, Marissa, Adam, Emma, Caden, and Leah; great great grandson Easton; brothers: Jerry and Mervin Miller; sister Judy Saville; and close friend George Critchfield. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and the owner of H. Miller Excavating. Member of Stoystown American Legion Post 257, Bedford Moose, New Baltimore Sportsman’s Club, and Jenner Rod and Gun Club. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Jay Shaffer officiating. Interment Buckstown Cemetery. Graveside Military Honors by the Somerset County Honor Guard. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
E. Wayne Shaulis
E. Wayne Shaulis, 87, Berlin, died July 7, 2024 at home. Born April 12, 1937 in Friedens, son of Earl and Hazel (Mull) Shaulis. Preceded in death by parents, sister Dolores Miller, and son-in-law Bradley Boburchock. Survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Shirley Mowry; children: Sherri (Rick) Hostetler, Alan M. Shaulis and companion Melanie Barkley, Roxann Garrety, and Todd M. Shaulis, Sr. and companion Erin Paugh; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandson; sisters Alice Rainey and Linda (Robert) Rhodes; and brother Douglas (Judy) Shaulis. He was a 1955 graduate of Bedford High School. He was a sales representative for Capital Equipment and a manager for Stewart Amos Equipment. Member of Listie Brethren Church and a former member of the Somerset Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting, playing on his computer, and was an avid NASCAR/Tony Stewart and Chase Elliott fan. He made campaign buttons for local politicians for many years. There will be no viewing or service at Wayne’s request. Friends are welcome to visit Shirley at home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Somerset County, P.O. Box 182, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
July 4 reflection
I came across the following words I penned as a social media post a couple of years ago—and they ring true yet today. They reflect a time when I had recently visited the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Anyone who knows me well knows that I read all...
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!
Man arrested for possessing firearms
A Bedford man is facing 11 counts of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited after state parole officer found a gun in his residence. Duane Joseph Hann, 47, of Egolf Road, was jailed on the second-degree felony counts, with bail set at $200,000 straight.
Wayne Lee Lewis, 81,
Wayne Lee Lewis, 81, of Dunkirk, died Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, in his home. Born October 29, 1942 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Oliver Gladwyn and Dove Tallman Lewis. After graduating from Frostburg State Teacher’s College, Mr. Lewis began his thirty-four year teaching career at Bladensburg...
Swanger wins on final lap; Hart, Weaver dominate
Bedford ran a rare Wednesday event for the Independence Day holiday and it produced 3 happy winners, including a delighted first-time winner at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway. Khi Swanger, on a roll lately, scored a wild last lap win in Semi Late action, Devin Hart took the Limited event and...
Angela Wynne Norton, 70,
Angela Wynne Norton, 70, of Fort Ashby, WV and formerly a long-time resident of Calvert County passed away July 1, 2024. She was born October 2, 1953 in Harrisonburg, VA to Jennings Marshall and Nita Grey (Reamer) Crider. Angela grew up in Adelphi and graduated from High Point High School in 1971. She married Jack “Ronnie” Norton, Jr. on February 6, 1976. They lived in North Beach for 30 years where she became a second mother to many kids. Their house was a safe place for many, and she welcomed anyone. After 30 years in North Beach, Angela and Ronnie moved to Lusby where they lived for 15 years before moving to Fort Ashby, WV in 2019. Angela loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing online games, especially Bingo, Yahtzee, Candy Crush, and Farmville, watching Hallmark Christmas movies and General Hospital, and a cold Coors Light. She will be greatly missed.
Annual Fourth of July parade held in Friedens
People gathered at the old IXL Creamery in Friedens in Somerset County Thursday morning to hold their annual parade. The tradition began in 1944 when a group of women whose husbands were fighting in the war wanted to get together to do something patriotic, and had their children decorate bikes and wagons to hold a parade.
Garrett College summer enrollment sets records
MCHENRY — Garrett College has set summer enrollment records for student headcount, total credit hours taken, and the number of High School Dual Enrolled (HSDE), according to data released Monday by the College. There are 155 students — including 61 HSDE enrollees — taking 642 credit hours this summer....
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