Mount Savage
LATEST NEWS
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...
Reading and Somerset Suspended Game to Resume Friday at 5:15
(Reading, PA) - Thursday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Somerset Patriots has been suspended due to rain. It will be finished on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The game will resume in the top of the fourth inning with the Patriots leading 5-0. Game one will be played to its nine-inning completion.
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.
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...
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...
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!
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.
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...
MCC Tri-State Relief Sale set for July 20
SPRINGS, Pa. — The annual MCC Tri-State Relief Sale will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Springs Mennonite Church, 1686 Springs Road, Springs, Pa. The live auction is held under a tent with seating available. It will include antiques, quilts, comforters, collectibles, and many hand-crafted items, including a Pysanky art-crafted ostrich egg. Children’s activities and refreshments will be available. All proceeds will benefit MCC.
Garrett College turf field gets rave reviews
MCHENRY — The addition of a multi-purpose turf field has certainly benefited Garrett College’s intercollegiate athletic program. The Lakers, however, aren’t keeping this gem to themselves. The Northern Garrett and Southern Garrett High baseball teams have played on the GC turf, as has Frostburg State University’s baseball...
Grantsville A&E District unveils public art milestone markers
GRANTSVILLE — The Grantsville A&E District unveiled four public art milestone markers in the town on June 27. The project was part of a year-long process funded by a Maryland State Arts Council Public Art Across Maryland planning grant.
Tichnell gives county update at GGBA meeting
GRANTSVILLE — Garrett County Commissioner Larry Tichnell was the guest speaker at the most recent meeting of the Greater Grantsville Business Association on Wednesday, June 26, at Penn Alps Restaurant. “I’ll start off with what most people want to know about, and that’s our budget,” he said....
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....
New camp leader and outdoor educator sign on at Deer Valley YMCA
FORT HILL ― Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp kicked off the 2024 season with a new camp executive and outdoor educator and camp administrator. Anthony (Tony) Lea began his new position as director in May. A lifelong leader in camping, Lea is the 11th director of the popular year-round family camp that serves...
United by tragedy, 2 brothers find connection, positivity after 300 miles on bicycles
Brothers John and Jeff Kinney returned last month from a more than 300-mile trek by bicycle between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Why would two men over 60 brave such an arduous journey? To honor their mother, 87-year-old Beverly Kinney, who was supposed to make the trip herself before she was tragically killed. ...
Reading To Host Somerset for Fourth of July Weekend
(Reading, PA) - The Fightin Phils (3-5; 34-42) return to FirstEnergy Stadium from July 4-6 for the back half of a home-and-home series with the Somerset Patriots (6-2; 38-39), the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The series is tied at one win apiece, before the teams square up for their final contest in Somerset tonight.
Seigler Shines, Shields Shoves In Patriotic Win Over Reading
LHP Ben Shields (5.1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K) hurled 5.1 shutout IP with 5 K in his Double-A debut. Over his last five starts between Somerset and High-A Hudson Valley since the start of June, Shields has posted a 2.03 ERA with 37 K in 26.2 IP and a 0.71 WHIP. Shields has struck out 5+ in each of his last five starts.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.