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Shields Shuts Down SeaWolves, Patriots' Lineup Unlimbers
ERIE, Pa, -The Somerset Patriots downed the Erie SeaWolves 9-3 on Wednesday afternoon in game two of a six-game series at UPMC Park. LHP Ben Shields (7 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 8 K) earned his first Double-A win, hurling a career-long 7 IP of one-run ball. In his first two Double-A starts, Shields has allowed 1 ER over 12.1 IP (0.73 ERA) with 13 K and only 7 H. Over his last six starts between Somerset and High-A Hudson Valley since the start of June, Shields has pitched to a 1.61 ERA over 39 IP with 50 K/10 BB. Shields has struck out 5+ in each of his last seven starts.
Hurricanes hit their way past St. Michael, 9-8
In the Bedford Post 113 American Legion baseball team’s regular season finale on Tuesday, the Hurricanes had a good bit on the line. In a matchup against St, Michael, who topped the Hurricanes earlier this year, the winner would have the best opportunity to capture the regular season title and be the top seed for the upcoming playoffs.
Western Pa. woman accused of abandoning 2 toddlers in vehicle, driving under the influence
A Confluence woman was arrested by state police for driving under the influence and endangering the lives of two toddlers following a pursuit that began in Maryland. Samantha Cherry, 25, is accused of abandoning two toddlers in a vehicle in Fayette County, according to state police. Maryland state police troopers...
Bedford man faces three charges
A Bedford man allegedly strangled his wife and threatened to kill her over an argument after she woke up him. James Wade Diehl, 59, faces a second-degree felony charge of strangulation, a second-degree misdemeanor charge of simple assault, and a summary count of harassment, stemming from the alleged altercation the night of July 5 to the morning of July 6.
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Bedford Borough has released its waterline construction schedule for July 15-18. One crew will be working along Pitt Street between Bedford and Richard streets on July 15, on North Bedford Street on July 16, and on Pitt Street between Chamberlain Street and the fairgrounds on July 17-18. Parking will be restricted in designated areas, and traffic will be controlled by lights or flaggers. A second crew will be performing concrete restoration on the north side of Pitt Street between Juliana and Richard streets on July 15, on Pitt Street between Richard and Anderson streets on July 16, and on the south side of Pitt Street between Juliana and Richard streets on July 18. Parking will be restricted.
James Edward Ash
James Edward Ash, 83, of Lincoln Twp., died July 12, 2024 at his residence. Born July 17, 1940, in Jefferson Twp, he is the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Burket) Ash. Also preceded in death by a daughter Tammie Arntz, 3 grandchildren, Emma Jo Gordon, Candice Marie Ash and Evelyn Marie Ash and one great granddaughter Posie Elizabeth Foy. Siblings, Ruth Peterson, Janet Walker, Betty St. Clair, Wilma Stahl and Donald Ash and son-in-law Earl Beeman. Survived by his wife Mary Esther (Faidley) Ash, children, James Edward Ash Jr., Tina Ash Forney and husband Terry, Jeff Ash and wife Linda and Carolyn Ash Beeman. Also 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Jim was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and was a retired farmer where he raised and butchered beef and pigs. He also worked in the maintenance department at Somerset Hospital. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 Monday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home where services will be held at 11 am Tuesday with Reverend Thomas Brown officiating. Internment in Casebeer Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Somerset Family Hospice. Condolences may be made at www.halversonfuneralhome.com.
Freda Aurndt
Freda Grace Aurndt, 93, Garrett, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2024 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born September 24, 1930 in Garrett, daughter of Raymond and Sylvia (Kendall) Mankamyer. Preceded in death by parents, husband Charles, son-in-law Larry Hilliard, great granddaughter Kaylyn Deem, brothers Frederick, Donald, and Harvey Mankamyer, sisters Nancy Mankamyer and Judy Dunmeyer, brother-in-law Emerson Dunmeyer, and sister-in-law Judy Mankamyer. Survived by children: William (Sandra) Aurndt, Cynthia (Michael) Krepelka, and Angela (Brian) Dermer; grandchildren: Tesa (Fred) Deem, Trisha (Greg) Kaylor, Jolene (Jason) Stiffey, Jana Krepelka (Joe Glessner), Carrie (Kevin) Bittner, Weston Hilliard (McKenzie Glass), Faith (Owan) Kelly, and Wyatt Dermer (fiancée Samantha Ross); great grandchildren: Mason and Warren Stiffey and Waylon and Dawson Kelly; sister Rose (Ronald) Arnold; brothers: David, Dale (Nancy), Doyal (Ruthie), Clay (Mary Alice), and Lynn (Mary Ann) Mankamyer; sisters-in-law Joan and Janet Mankamyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She attended Berlin Brothersvalley High School. Member of Beachdale Church of the Brethren where she was an active member and past President of the Women’s Fellowship group, taught Sunday school, and was a past church board member. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and taking care of her family. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Beachdale Church of the Brethren. Rev. Tammy Horner officiating. Interment Beachdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Beachdale Church of the Brethren or Beachdale Cemetery Association. The address for both is 803 Owl Hollow Rd., Berlin, PA 15530. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
John Franklin “Frank” Cole, Sr.
John Franklin “Frank” Cole, Sr., 77, of Romney, WV, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 10, 2024. Please direct all inquiries to Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney at 304.822.3511 and for full obituary, please visit www.shafferfuneral.com.
Thomas Gunderman
Thomas C. Gunderman, 77, Confluence, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home. He was born November 18, 1946 in Confluence, a son of Harry P. and Beulah (Holliday) Gunderman. His parents and a brother, Phil preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Donna Gunderman, Austin, TX and his extended family and care givers of 30 years, Rodney and Vickie Whaley, who were truly a blessing to Tom and his family. Tom was a graduate of Turkeyfoot Valley Area High School Class of 1964, a veteran of the US Air Force, a member of Ursina American Legion Post 946 and a former member of the Confluence Lions Club. He enjoyed traveling, swimming and going to the gym in Somerset for as long as his health permitted. There will be no viewing or funeral service at this time. A memorial service and interment will be held in the Addison Cemetery at a later date with Rev. Samuel McClintock officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity or organization of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by Humbert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Confluence. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.humbertfuneralhome.com.
Patriots Notebook 7/9/24: Hitting The Road Before The All-Star Break
Bridgewater, New Jersey – After taking four-of-six ball games last week from Reading in a rare home-and-home series with the Fightin’ Phils, the Patriots are flying high, tied with Akron for the best mark in the Eastern League to open the second half of the season with a 9-3 mark after winning back-to-back series for the first time this season. The recent hot streak has brought the club’s overall mark to 41-40 on the season as they get ready to make the trek out to Erie where they will battle the SeaWolves before heading into the All-Star break.
This Lehigh Valley township just paid $1 for a 22-bathroom mansion. Now what?
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. — Real estate websites described it as “gracious.”. And $6.4 million worth of 36,800 livable square feet. It was the Allentown-area mansion that took the internet by storm both for its eccentric character and its “French château design.”. Now, it's a 4.6-acre token...
Bedford WoO LM Run Is All Bobby Pierce
BEDFORD, Pa. — Bobby Pierce was not caught resting on Thursday night at Bedford Speedway. Using track position to his advantage, Pierce held off multiple championship contenders for his 24th career World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models win in the Billy Winn Classic. From the start, Pierce...
UPDATE: Maryland State Police ID truck driver in fatal crash in northwest Frederick County
Maryland State Police have identified the truck driver who died Tuesday morning, related to a crash south of Cascade, as Daniel Edward Ryan, 41, of Ridgeley, W.Va. Ryan was declared dead at the scene of the crash, according to a Tuesday afternoon update from state police. ...
Rotary Club of Somerset named District 7305 Large Club of the Year
The Rotary Club of Somerset has been named District 7305 Large Club of the Year. This honor recognizes the club’s significant contributions and dedicated service to the community during the past 12 months. The Rotary Club of Somerset's year included a $10,000 District Grant project at Somerset Lake that...
Press Release: Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack
ON 7/9/24 at approximately 1651 hours Troopers from the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack responded to New Germany Road, south of Twin Churches Road, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, for a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival Troopers discovered a Toyota Tacoma pickup off of the northbound side of the roadway, into a wooded area. Also at the scene was a Freightliner utility truck parked in a gravel area, off the travel portion of the roadway. The driver of the Toyota truck, James Thomas Shillingburg III of Ridgely, WV was entrapped and subsequently pronounced deceased by paramedics of the Northern Garrett Rescue Squad. The driver of the Freightliner, Charles Meyers, of Sharpsburg, MD was not injured. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Toyota truck being operated by Shillingburg was traveling southbound on New Germany Road and the Freightliner truck being operated by Meyers, was traveling northbound. The Toyota truck failed to navigate a righthand turn in the roadway and crossed the center yellow lines and struck the Freightliner truck. The Toyota then continued across the northbound lane and left the roadway and traveled down an embankment into a wooded area. The collision is still under investigation by Troopers from the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack.
Why Somerset Healthcare and Rehabilitation's residents, staff celebrated 'Paradise at Prom'
SOMERSET ― Residents at Somerset Healthcare and Rehabilitation wore sparkly dresses and button-down shirts with wrist corsages and boutonnieres, had their pictures taken against a floral background and danced around palm trees, balloons and tropical flowers at their recent prom. A flag that all can see:A Braille American flag?...
Man from West Virginia died in collision in western Maryland
GRANTSVILLE, Md. (WVPREPBB) – A tragic accident in Garrett County, Maryland, resulted in the death of a West Virginia man on Tuesday. According to the Maryland State Police, troopers from the McHenry Barrack responded to a vehicle collision on New Germany Road in Grantsville at approximately 4:51 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a Toyota Tacoma that had veered off the road into a wooded area and a Freightliner utility truck parked roadside.
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