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Here's how to help the Remember Me Rose Garden honor those on Flight 93
STOYSTOWN ― The Remember Me Rose Garden organization has announced its current schedule of volunteer work days and a live music concert fundraiser. Happy birthday, USA:Looking for Fourth of July festivities? Here are some we've found. The volunteer work days are: Saturday, June 29; Thursday, July 18; Wednesday, July...
North Glade 4-H Club
SWANTON — The North Glade 4-H Club held its monthly meeting on June 19. Vice President Matthew Stoner thanked the families that volunteered at ALL Produce & Greenhouse as a fundraiser for the club back in May. We appreciate the Lantz family for the opportunity for our club. Matthew...
Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Academy held at Garrett College
McHENRY — The Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Academy was held recently at Garrett College. Julie Yoder, dean of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, reported that the week is made possible by the Mid-Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact (MAIFFPC).
End of the Line Bookstore opening End of the Line Box Car
DEEP CREEK LAKE — The Women’s Networking Luncheon was held at Ace’s Run last Thursday. This month’s speaker was End of the Line Bookstore owner Gloria Salazar, who spoke about the American Association of University Women and the End of the Line Box Car.
Cumberland Post 13 takes two more from Garrett
MCHENRY — Garrett Post 71/208/214 battled Fort Cumberland Post 13 in a pair of Mountain District American Legion baseball games this past week. Cumberland swept the two games to 5-1 in the season series over Garrett, winning 7-4 last Thursday before taking Tuesday night’s contest, 11-7.
Alumni Spotlight - Lauren Ludvigsen '15
ENews Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Lauren Ludvigsen '15. Current City: Baltimore, Md. Current Occupation: Brand Marketing, Giant Foods, Inc. Why did you choose to attend Frostburg State University?. I...
South Berkeley, Hampshire suspended in 9-11 softball
BUNKER HILL — The South Berkeley Little League 9/10/11 All-Stars softball team trailed Hampshire 9-6 in the District 6 Championship Wednesday night before the game was postponed due to weather. Hampshire was quick to take the lead of the game by scoring two runs in the top of the...
CSX announces planned enhancements at Willard yard
CSX Transportation has announced it is undertaking an important project to improve the infrastructure at its Cumberland, Md. rail yard. CSX expects to undertake similar infrastructure enhancements in its Willard, Ohio and Hamlet, North Carolina yards. The strategic initiative aims to reconfigure the yards for enhanced safety and productivity, enabling...
Robert Schrock
Robert William Schrock, 83, of Somerset, died June 28, 2024 at his home. Born September 7, 1940 in Meyersdale, he is the son of Harry W. and Gladys E. (Martz) Schrock. Preceded in death by his parents, wife the former Shirley Mae Warnick. Survived by his sons Robert W. Schrock Jr. and wife Lisa of Fort Hill, and Michael Schrock and wife Becci of Harrisburg, grandchildren Emily, Eric, Kathryn, and Alexis, great-granddaughter Sofia, and sister Linda M. Deal of Meyersdale. Robert was a graduate of Meyersdale High School, he worked as a self employed dairy farmer later for 7 Springs Resort where he retired, he also enjoyed watching television. Friends received 6-8 p.m Monday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Somerset, where a service will be conducted 10 a.m Tuesday with Pastor Douglas Baker officiating. Interment Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. To leave a condolence please visit www.haugerzeigler.com.
On campus
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Allegany College of Maryland held its annual All-College Awards Ceremony to recognize 76 outstanding students with 64 awards and departmental honors on May 14. The students received awards for their achievements in academics, athletics, community engagement, diversity or perseverance. Local recipients include the following:. n Business...
Journal Junction for June 30, 2024
It’s wonderful that Tomahawk Intermediate is getting additional classrooms. Now a question — when will Burke Street Elementary get a bathroom designated specifically for staff?. From Martinsburg:. There have been several innocent young girls, women and men killed by the illegal aliens. Yet, Joe Biden doesn’t contact the...
Washington, Passion in WFA playoffs
The Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) playoffs will have a local flare to it with Bedford’s Gennifer Washington on the the Pittsburgh Passion. Washington plays defensive back for the Passion, who went 6-0 in the regular season this year.
DelFest Sessions: Big Richard
Our DelFest Sessions continue with the second edition in our series from the McCoury-hosted festival, held over Memorial Day Weekend 2024. We were fortunate to have BGS contributors and videographers I Know We Should on hand at the event in Cumberland, Maryland to capture intimate, riverside performances with some of the impressive acts on the DelFest lineup. This time, we’re featuring Colorado-based string band, Big Richard.
Annual Street Scene event approaches
As summer continues, members of the CHIP committee are preparing for one of the group’s biggest events of the year, its annual Street Scene event scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m to 3 p m. Committee member and event chairman Bill Hall reviewed a proposed event itinerary...
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Holiday closure at Fort Bedford Park. The park will close at 12 p.m. and be closed the remainder of the day on Thursday, July 4 to all vehicles, to accommodate the annual Downtown Bedford fireworks display. Vehicles not associated with the event will be towed at the owner’s expense.
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