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City Hall will Reopen on July 16th
City Hall will reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 16th at 8 AM. The Community Development Department will remain in the Willetts. Building, 446 N. Mechanic Street (the corner of Valley and Mechanic) until further notice. The Mayor and City Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow, July 16th. will be...
Patriots Pile Up 16 Hits in Lopsided Win over SeaWolves
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were propelled by a 16 hit offensive explosion in their 10-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Park. Eight different batters had a hit, while six different Patriots had multiple hits in the...
Dunham Homers In Second Straight As Patriots Drop Series Finale In Erie
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves 6-1 on Sunday afternoon in their series finale at UPMC Park, with just four hits in the contest. RHP Zach Messinger (5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K) took the loss in his 18th appearance (16th start) of the season. Over 13 outings since the start of May, Messinger has pitched to a 3.44 ERA over 68 IP with 70 K. All three runs, and three SeaWolves hits off Messinger came in the 4th.
Groups combine efforts to identify headstones, gravesites at historic cemetery in Somerset Township
In Somerset Township, the Old German Lutheran Cemetery is a historic gravesite that dates back to the 18th century, the resting place for four Revolutionary War soldiers and more than 110 others. Time, however, has taken its toll on the cemetery, which had fallen into disrepair – sheep had roamed...
Central Pa. farmers ‘keeping faith’ during heatwave
(WTAJ) — With recent heatwaves throughout Central Pennsylvania, farmers are taking a hit this growing season. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Somerset, Bedford and the southern regions of Blair and Huntingdon Counties are experiencing moderate or severe drought and other counties in the area are experiencing abnormal dryness. “You can’t really do […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Meyersdale WR/DB Karter Schurg
Tagged under: District 5, News, pfn, Player Previews. 305 Total Yards, 3 Interceptions (2023 Season) Head Coach Ryan Donaldson said, “Karter Schurg is in store for a big senior season on both sides of the ball. His ability to play multiple positions, as well as his toughness and leadership will have a very big impact throughout our 2024 season.”
Paw Paw couple find opportunities for mentorship through West Virginia Folklife Program
PAW PAW - For Paw Paw residents Sam and Joe Herrmann, sharing their love for traditional American music has played a major role in their lives. The couple may be best recognized by the public for this through the success of their band, the Critton Hollow String Band, which the couple created with fellow musician Joe Fallon. The band has been performing traditional American music internationally since 1975.
Sixteen Hit Offensive Outburst Lifts Somerset Over Erie
The Somerset Patriots were propelled by a 16 hit offensive explosion in their 10-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Park in Erie, PA. Eight different batters had a hit, while six different Patriots had multiple hits in the contest. Somerset’s 16 hits marked their second highest total in a game this season, trailing only their 17 hits vs. BOW on 5/31. The Patriots went 8-for-16 (.500) with runners in scoring position, their best single-game mark this season.
Somerset Slay captures softball titles
Contributed Photo – The Somerset Slay softball team has made a clean sweep of both the Minor Division regular season and playoff championships in the Lake Ontario Youth Baseball/Softball League. The Slay went 10-0 during the regular season and was seeded No. 1 for the playoffs where they defeated the Roy-Hart Queen Bees in the quarterfinals, the Lyndonville Orange in the semifinals and the Roy-Hart Rays 17-10 in the championship game on July 3rd. The Slay team is shown here with their trophies., Kneeling from left are Avery Snell, Amelia Ross, Lilian Bradley, Emilia Farina and Gianna Peritore. In the middle row are Madlyn Murphy, Cerenity Street, Adalyn Snell, Hannah Monaco, Teagan Costello, Annabelle Worrells and Cimari Street. In back are Assistant Coach Sam Monaco, Head Coach Matt Snell, Assistant Coach Stasha Peritore, Assistant Coach Andrea Walter, Assistant Coach Josh Murphy and Assistant Coach Jeff Costello.
Calhoun, Weyandt lead the way at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway
Bedford Speedway ended the busiest section of the 2024 season, 4 events in 10 days, with the annual $5-night Friday. Four happy winners emerged from the action including Devin Weyandt in the Limiteds, Travis Calhoun in the Semi Lates, Charlie Clise in the Pure Stocks and Isaac Komanski in the 4 Cylinder finale before the annual fireworks show thrilled the crowd.
Woman allegedly stole from care-dependant victims
A Bedford woman is accused to taking financial advantage of two adult individuals who were in her care. Alicia Dawn Martin, 37, is facing two third-degree felony charges related to financial exploitation of a care-dependent person.
Bailey Dees Ineffective, Gives Up 6 Walks, 6 Hits, 2 HRs in Patriots Loss
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves by a final score of 7-1 on Friday night at UPMC Park. RHP Bailey Dees (4.1 IP, 4 H, 7 ER, 6 BB, 6 K, 2 HR) was tagged with the loss, after both home runs that he allowed accounted for all seven runs scored by Erie.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Colby White (1.2 IP, 3 K) hurled two perfect innings of relief, including a sixth inning where he struck out the side. SS Benjamin Cowles (1-for-4, RBI) brought home the Patriots’ only run...
Dorothy E. Menser
Dorothy E. Menser, 100, of Somerset, died July 14, 2024 at The Patriot. Born June 30, 1924 in Lavansville, daughter of Albert Russell and Orpha Mae (Gross) Bruner. Preceded in death by parents; 1st husband Clayton Blubaugh, 2nd husband John Menser, son Blaine Blubaugh, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. Survived by granddaughter Jennifer Horst and husband Michael; great granddaughters: Kimberly (Noah) Horst-Parker and Kathryn Horst; step son John D. (Jean) Menser; step daughter: Beverly Minick; 5 step grandchildren; and 13 step great grandchildren. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Somerset High School. She was a dietary aide at Maple Ridge Elementary School for 10 years and then at Somerset State Hospital for 19 years. Also, Dorothy was one of America’s “Rosie the Riveter’s” assembling U.S. Navy Corsair Fighters during World War II. Member of Friedens Lutheran Church and a former member of Lavansville Lutheran Church. She enjoyed refinishing antique furniture. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at Friedens Lutheran Church. Rev. John Barichivich officiating. Inurnment Lavansville Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Friedens Lutheran Church Ministry Fund, 131 S. Main St., Friedens, PA 15541. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
Discovery P.O.I.N.T. offers unique opportunities
ROMNEY — The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) are thrilled to announce the launch of the Discovery P.O.I.N.T. initiative, an exceptional six-week mini-course program available to county students across the state of West Virginia. This opportunity is designed for students who are 14 years or older, residents of West Virginia, and who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, or deafblind. Students may choose to attend one or all of the six mini-course weeks available. Participants will have the opportunity to join various sports teams and clubs, allowing them to explore their interests and develop new skills.
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