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WVU’s extension campuses will lose academic majors due to ‘Academic Transformation’
Five academic majors will be discontinued at West Virginia University’s campuses in Beckley and Keyser as part of the university’s ongoing changes, dubbed the “Academic Transformation.” It’s the latest round of program cuts at WVU as the university has grappled with a budget deficit spurred by declining enrollment, inflation and increasing employee health insurance costs. […] The post WVU’s extension campuses will lose academic majors due to ‘Academic Transformation’ appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Students present piano recital
The students of Cheryl Hoover Piano Studio presented a spring recital for family and friends in late April. The students performed before a full house at Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Selections included pop, Disney, blues, Broadway and classical. Plaques and performance certificates were presented after the program. Senior Avrey Weaverling was recognized and presented with gifts. Students and guests enjoyed light refreshments following the program. Pictured are, front, from left, Riley Foor, Maren Brown, Hope Weinhold, Gemma Brown and Ronald Yinkey; second row: Sydney Feaster, Lucas Clark, Lilly Faupel, Grace Yinkey, Erin O’Rourke, Hannah Freidenbloom and Lance Hogenmiller; and third row: teacher Cheryl Hoover, Chase Holloway, Nevaeh Lohr, Caleah Morse, Allie Hendershot, Avrey Weaverling and Ethan Davis. Carrie Yinkey is missing from the photo.
DAR finishes busy spring
The Bedford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution had a busy spring. At the March 26 meeting, Cheryl Wilson, whose patriot is Nathaniel Lewis, was welcomed as a new member. The group donated $50 to the Bedford Master Gardeners to help with beautification at the Bedford Library. Sgt. First Class Sarah Garcia presented the program.
Camp Cadet graduates class of 60
SCHELLSBURG — Making their bed, cleaning their room, exercising first thing in the morning — these are just a few of the odd behaviors State Police Corporal Brittany DeCarlo warned parents of Camp Cadet attendees they might see from their children when they return home. The week-long Camp...
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Michael Corle leads a presentation at the May meeting. —Photo Submitted.
ACM honors county campus grads
Allegany College of Maryland recognized 305 graduates at the conclusion of the spring semester, including those from its Bedford County Campus in Everett. The commencement exercises were held on May 20, with Ashton George, Linkyn Harmon and Evelyn Long providing the student remarks.
Entertainment
Off Pitt Street Theater Company, located at 110 W. Pitt St., Suite 2, Bedford, will host auditions for “Merry Wives of Windsor” at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and Aug. 2 and 2 p.m. Aug. 4. Actors ages 16 and older may audition. Show dates are 7 p.m. Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 2 p.m. Sept. 15. Sign-ups are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. For tickets and more information for the events, visit OffPittStreet.com or call 814-310-1987.
Revolutionary War soldiers to be honored
STOYSTOWN ― The Great Glades Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will gather at 2 p.m., July 6 to honor three patriots of the American Revolution. The ceremony will be held at the Stoystown East Cemetery. The patriots to be honored are Daniel Stoy, Ludwig Smith and Conrad Hite. Daniel Stoy,...
Maryland officials investigating apparent murder of 80-year-old incarcerated man
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — Maryland police are investigating the apparent murder of an 80-year-old man incarcerated in state prison over the weekend. Inmate Ralph Ruark was declared dead just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland, state police said in a news release. Officials did not disclose the cause of death. Ruark was taken to the medical examiner’s office in Baltimore to determine the cause of death. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was called in to lead the investigation, which is ongoing. Once completed, the investigation’s findings will be presented to the Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Patriots Conclude First Half of Season Mired in 5-Game Losing Streak
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were swept in a doubleheader by the Erie SeaWolves 10-7 and 11-5 Sunday afternoon to round out a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark and the first half of the 2024 Eastern League season. Game one was a continuation of a nine-inning affair which was suspended following one inning on 6/22, while game two was a seven-inning contest. Somerset has dropped five straight games for the first time this season and second time in Double-A era history. With a Harrisburg loss and pair of Erie wins, the SeaWolves clinch the Eastern...
Looking for Fourth of July festivities? Here are some we've found
Editor's Note: This story was updated June 25, 2024, to correct information for Somerset's events. Looking for Fourth of July festivities to take your family this year? Here is a list of fireworks and Independence Day activities in communities around Somerset County. ...
Investigation Launched After 80-Year-Old Inmate Dies in Maryland Prison
CUMBERLAND, MD—Maryland State Police have commenced an investigation into the death of 80-year-old state prison inmate Ralph Ruark. Ruark, who was serving time at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland,…
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