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Grand champ: Mickle claims Jr. Market Steer title
Jolynn Mickle has spent half of her life showing animals at the Bedford County Fair, and in addition to that, she spends countless hours at home honing her craft in preparation for the big day. And for this edition of the Fair, the big day surely became better as Mickle...
Somerset’s Newly-Renovated Pool
The Town of Somerset residents have been celebrating the reopening of their beloved community pool following an extensive renovation that completed just in time for the 2024 summer season. Chair of the Somerset Pool Committee, Matthew Zaft, spoke with MMC-TV about the renovation, while the Somerset Dolphins swim team hosted their MCSL Divisionals meet. Watch to get a glimpse of the new pool and the Dolphins swimming their way to victory.
Aerial rides, music, food and fun featured at 2024 Shanksville Community Picnic
SHANKSVILLE ― Since 1930, Shanksville’s Community Picnic has drawn crowds for good food, live music, and wholesome family fun. The 2024 edition of the picnic, sponsored by the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held Aug. 2-3, at the Community Grove, 1291 Cornerstone Road, adjacent to the Shanksville-Stonycreek School. ...
One Killed in MD Apartment Fire
FROSTBURG — One person was killed Monday when a pre-dawn fire swept through a three-unit apartment building at 210 Welsh Hill Road, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Two other occupants escaped the 3:27 a.m. blaze. Fire investigators said the victim may have reentered the burning...
VanSkiver Receives International Association of Administrative Professionals 2024 Achievement Award
Donnell VanSkiver, CAP, MEP, OM, executive administrative assistant to the president at Frostburg State University, continues to bring home accolades. She was most recently the recipient of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) 2024 Achievement Award, which applauds and acknowledges excellence in the profession. Last year, VanSkiver received the Leadership Award at the 2023 Washington, D.C., Admin Awards.
Somerset family files wrongful death action as homicide case progresses
SOMERSET ― The family of Clifton Earl Johnson has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Gregory Mostoller, as the criminal homicide case against the defendant progresses. The lawsuit, filed in Somerset County Court, seeks justice and compensation for the loss of Johnson following a fatal shooting in Hooversville on June 2, 2023. ...
City of Cumberland Announces Citizens Local Government Academy
City of Cumberland Announces Details of Citizens Local Government Academy. The City of Cumberland invites you to participate in the first annual Citizens Local Government Academy. This program will provide opportunities to local residents to learn more about the town government and how it operates by attending a variety of sessions and other activities.
Somerset’s Uptown Chalk The Block Festival brings a gallery of art to the streets
Somerset welcomes back the bright and colorful Uptown Chalk the Block Festival this weekend. It’s all about live art with 21 professional chalk artists, emerging and youth artist...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 71: Grayson Scott, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Coaches Comments: Grayson will enter his 4th year as a starter at left tackle this fall. He has a great combination of size, strength, and athleticism. He has worked extremely hard to hone his craft and is primed for a huge senior season following his 1st team All Inter-Ac performance last fall. He is also just as an impressive student-athlete and young man.
Men's and Women's Tennis Teams Named ITA All-Academic
FROSTBURG, Md. - The ITA announced individual and team academic honors for the 2023-24 season, of which both Frostburg State squads qualified for the team awards, while 14 total players received the Scholar Athlete Award. On the men's side, FSU was one of 78 Division II programs to be named...
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Bedford County
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Stephens retires from role as county's Health Officer
OAKLAND — Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens retired from his role last month, and he recently took some time to reflect on his experiences. He noted that he grew up in Westernport, although his grandparents were native to Garrett County.
Dwight Kelley
Dwight Kelley, 79, of New Enterprise, passed away July 15, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital – Johnstown. He was born April 1, 1945, in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Faye Kelley. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Clark) Kelley; daughters, Lisa Imler (Greg) and Gloria Kelley;...
Marlene M. (Mountain) Foor
Marlene M. (Mountain) Foor, 76, of Everett, formerly of Potter Creek, passed away on July 12, 2024, at Pennknoll Village. She was born Sept. 29, 1947, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Ernest and Alice Mountain. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, one grandson, two granddaughters, one...
Lawsuit: Victim of deadly Shade Twp. shooting was killed over alleged property dispute
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The family of a Hooversville man who was shot and killed last year in Somerset County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged shooter, claiming that their relative was killed over a property dispute. Authorities say Gregory Mostoller was arrested last June...
Sharing their feelings
A simple video message to a 4-H leader unable to attend this year’s fair due to health concerns is uniting those who congregate at the horse barns, and giving youth members a life lesson about being there for people who are there for you. Hillary Clark, who is in...
horse video fair
Nearly 50 4-H Club members and others gathered in the show ring at the 150th Bedford County Fair to film a video for a leader who was too ill to attend the event. Dozens more people lined the outside of the ring to support the children’s efforts at raising the spirits of one of their own. Gazette Photo/Tiana Eicher.
Bushy Run ousts Bedford from Region 7 tourney
CLAYSBURG — The run by the Bedford American Legion Post 113 baseball team at the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 Baseball Tournament came to an end against the lone undefeated team in the tournament as Bushy Run topped the Hurricanes, 9-0, Tuesday. The Hurricanes went 2-2 in the tournament.
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