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Selvidge Notches 11 Ks in Shutout Win; Patriots Hit Parade Features 2 HRs
READING, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots shut out the Reading Fightin’ Phils by a score of 9-0 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday night behind a strong pitching performance by Brock Selvidge. The win was Somerset’s second straight, setting up a chance to split the six-game series in Reading on Sunday. The game marked the Patriots’ third shutout of the season and the first started by Selvidge.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER One day after their largest margin of victory this season (11 runs, 13-2), the Patriots posted their second-largest margin of victory with the nine-run...
Somerset County schools lists honor roll students for the third quarter grading period
Somerset County schools have released their honor rolls for the third nine-week period. Shanksville-Stonycreek Grade 12: William Brant, Emma Ferko, Isaac Jamison, Jack Keiser, Zachary Mitchell, Kyleia Lasure Christian Musser, Jeff Saylor, Noah Snyder, Alec ThieleGrade 11: Louis Alongis, Deborah Bozovich, Haylee Critchfield, Braxton Faidley, Lindsay Frazier, Rian Klotz, Kaylee Saylor, Jackson Westerfield, Madalyn...
Ligonier Valley students test waters of fly fishing in Trout Unlimited program
Thirteen-year-old Blake Rensko left behind the confines of his seventh grade classroom at Ligonier Valley Middle School on a recent Wednesday to spend some time angling in a nearby stretch of the Loyalhanna Creek. He didn’t catch anything during his fly-fishing excursion, but he hooked a 20-inch rainbow trout and...
Somerset man allegedly pretended to be Constable, stole farm animal
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Meyersdale man is facing charges after allegedly impersonating a State Constable in an attempt to steal a farm animal. George Porter, 60, is facing a charge of impersonating a public servant after police were called to a residence on April 6 on Greenville Road on reports that a ram […]
Somerset baseball ahead of schedule with new-look lineup
SOMERSET — The Somerset baseball team captured its fifth straight victory in commanding fashion with a 14-1, 5-inning triumph over Richland on Wednesday. An upstart Golden Eagle team with six new starters and only three seniors is performing beyond expectations, especially as of late. ...
Berlin Brothersvalley freshman earns PA Sports Writers Class 1A all-state award
Berlin Brothersvalley freshman guard Coral Prosser has been fortunate to play alongside some incredibly talented teammates on her SLAAM travel basketball squad. While many athletes and coaches on the travel circuit know of Prosser's capabilities, some people in Somerset County didn't even understand just how skilled she is. Prosser displayed her gritty and...
Fightin Phils bats quiet in shutout loss to Somerset
READING, Pa. - The Fightin Phils managed just a pair of hits in a 9-0 setback to Somerset on Saturday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Patriots starting pitcher Brock Selvidge struck out 11 over seven innings to earn the victory. José Rodríguez and Ethan Wilson each had singles for Reading in the loss.
Pitt-Johnstown holds 2024 graduation ceremony
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown class of 2024 celebrated their graduation Saturday afternoon, with hundreds of students receiving their diplomas in the Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center. Audiences heard remarks from various university leaders, as well as the 2024 Pitt-Johnstown class president. They also heard from commencement speaker Admiral Michelle Howard;...
Local rifle team to send three sharpshooters to the collegiate level
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A local rifle club has sent multiple student-athletes to college to continue participating in a sport that continues to grow, especially among women, and 6 News got to meet with the latest sharpshooters headed to the next level. "This club has definitely changed me...
USDA: Over $900k for clean energy projects in Central PA
(WTAJ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced funding for over 700 clean energy projects, including some in Central Pennsylvania. Over $900,000 in funding will be heading to eight projects in Bedford, Blair, Somerset and Centre County. The projects are meant to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and create jobs […]
Suspect in Dale Borough shooting, crash requests change in counsel; prelim delayed
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The suspect accused of shooting a woman and causing her to crash her car in Dale Borough earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday for a scheduled preliminary hearing. However, the hearing was delayed after Tyree Carter requested a change in counsel. Carter was arrested...
PA election early results: Which candidates are advancing to November's election?
Somerset County voters chose their candidates for President of the United States, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and several state positions during Tuesday's 2024 General Primary election. Unofficial results posted Tuesday night show that 26.58% of Somerset County's 48,153 registered voters cast ballots in the primary election. A total of 12,799 ballots...
Top Somerset County baseball, softball, tennis, track and field performers for April 22-27
Athlete of the Week Meyersdale track and field competitor Tristin Ohler was voted Daily American Somerset County Male Athlete of the Week while Meyersdale softball player Jessica Daughton was selected Female Athlete of the Week for their efforts April 14-20. Ohler won the 100- and 200-meter dash at the 75th West Central Coaches Meet. ...
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