Week of November 14, 2024
Week of November 14, 2024
The Central High School Marching Band participates in Altoona's Veterans Day parade Monday...
These are the unofficial results from The Blair County Board of Elections and Bedford County Office of Elections from Friday, November 18. Numbers posted on the websites are unofficial and will remain subject to additional updates. The state requires counties to certify their election results by Nov. 25. Blair County President Democrat - 17,852 Kamala D. Harris, President Tim Walz, Vice President Republican - 45,901 Donald J. Trump, President JD Vance, Vice President Libertarian - 270 Chase Oliver, President Mike Ter Maat, Vice President...
The Blair County Board of Elections convened at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, to begin the process of canvassing mail-in ballots. This process went smoothly until approximately 6:50 p.m. when a bomb threat was received, affecting the Elections Office. Emergency protocols were enacted. Commissioner Laura Burke and Solicitor Chris Furman remained at the Elections Office to maintain custody of the mail-in ballots. Once the building was cleared by the Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, canvassing was able to resume. County employees...
Woodbury Township resident Dave Greaser was on hand during last Thursday evening’s township meeting to ask about the future of Shultz Road. The township looks to shale the road next year, and Greaser asked if they could rethink their plans with the first section of the road. He said that Shultz Road services at least 21 homes and was concerned with the safety. Greaser also said besides safety, the sheer volume of cars back and forth daily should change their minds. No further discussion was held on the topic. The township is looking to do...
“I think it’s a good budget, a lot of work was put into it,” Williamsburg Borough Council President Ed Patterson said of the 2025 budget. Patterson praised all of those who were involved in the budget-making process including Young, Oakes, and Brown, the borough’s accounting firm. The budget does not include any millage increase. Karyn Shaw made a motion to advertise the budget with Matthew Webb seconding, motion passed. Chief of Police Rowdy Kagarise praised workers during Trick-or-Treat and said everything went well. The Council...
The year 1924 saw the Statue of Liberty declared a National Monument, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Ford Motor Company manufacturing the ten millionth automobile, and the birth of Ethel "Marie" (Kensinger) Cole born on November 9. This past Saturday, she celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends. Cole was born in Fredericksburg as the first daughter of Earl and Susie (Snowberger) Kensinger. She had three older brothers and two younger sisters. "We lived on a...
The Central High School Band drum line poses for a quick photo before taking their place in the parade line for Altoona's Veteran's Day Parade Monday...
A pilot program announced this week will expand affordable housing by providing grants for mixed-use development. The $10 million funding comes from PA SITES, a $400 million new program created to spur development and draw businesses to Pennsylvania. “The PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program is a strong first step towards boosting the availability of affordable housing, increasing housing for our growing workforce, and providing crucial support for Pennsylvanians struggling to obtain housing,” said Rick Siger, secretary of the...
During the monthly meeting of the Southern Cove Power Reunion they had a discussion on the fall show, which was deemed successful. There were 132 hook ups for Friday night and 199 for Saturday night’s tractor pull. On Sunday, 48 kids signed up for the kiddie pull. Over 50 craft and flea market vendors were set up. They said the kitchen, cider, and apple butter also did well. A John Deere tractor was purchased to be raffled for next year’s show. Improvements to the bathrooms will allow more people to use the bathrooms more quickly. The...
Things are going great and the community response has been excellent since adding flights to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, according to Blair County Airport Authority Manager Tracy Plessinger. The flights are provided by Contour Airlines. “We are seeing a big jump in people using it,” he said. “Charlotte is a better hub and provides connections for transferring.” Plessinger said the schedule is better with two flights being offered everyday. He said when the flights were going to Philadelphia, they got 66 passengers per...
The Roaring Spring True Value Hardware, one of Blair County's longest-standing businesses, has deep roots that stretch back to the 19th century. Owned by Doug and Jo Ellen Mingle, the store was known as the Roaring Spring Department store until about 2009, but when it was opened in 1863 it was simply known as the "Company Store". It was established by Roaring Spring's founder D.M. Bare, and has been meeting community needs for over a century and a half. Since then each generation of the Mingle...
September Student Name: Jaylyn Resh Parents: Steve and Susan Resh School Activities: Varsity soccer captain, varsity cheerleading captain, band feature twirler, girls'basketball team statistician, FBLA Treasurer, National Honors Society President, FCCLA Secretary, Class Treasurer, reading competition, scholastic scrimmage, varsity club School Honors and Accomplishments: 3x FBLA regional champion, 2x FBLA state champion, 2x FBLA national champion, "Women in Business" Award Recipient, multiple...
Mike Teeter, formerly of Martinsburg, is an outdoor enthusiast and advocate, who now lives in Bedford. "I was always big into outdoor recreation and did a lot of hiking with my family growing up," he said. Teeter said this allowed him to gain appreciation for the parks and outdoors areas near the Cove. "Getting outdoors is important for physical health and also mental health," he said. "Walking outside is good for both the body and mind. Teeter said Pennsylvania has a total of 123 state parks...
Seated, from left, G. David Barnes Sr. (Marines); Rod Guyer (Marines); Joe Gates (Air Force); Robert Smith (Navy) (Standing): John Coho (Army); Don Martin (Army); Mark Claar (Army) On November 9, 2024, Faith Assembly of God Church Men's Ministry provided a men's breakfast at the church to recognize those who served in the military. The Men's Committee planned, decorated, and cooked for about 25 men. After the meal, the Committee recognized eleven veterans who had composed and submitted a copy...
A discussion took place on the computer fee for Southern Cove Joint Municipal Authority used for Wastewater during the South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors meeting on November 6. The conclusion was that the fee for this computer, which is new, would be paid by the Joint Municipal Authority, which is 36% of the bill. Roadmaster Rick Mussleman reported last month the black top was completed on Golden Rule Road. A report was given by Rachael White who attended the Bedford County Township Officials Association Convention where they were...
Claysburg Area Community Theatre will present Nine to Five: The Musical which is based on Dolly Parton’s 1979 movie of the same name. The show will be presented November 22 and 23 at 7 pm at the Claysburg Kimmel High School. The three main ladies include Violet Newstead, played by Typhani Russo, Judy Bernley played by Bethany Claar, and Doralee Rhoades played by Heidi Kennedy. The role of the ignorant bigot of a boss Franklin Hart is played by Ted Fiess. Director Maria Leppert says that she...
During the public comment section of the June 2024 Spring Cove School District Board of Directors meeting, former board president Brian Gahagan asked why board member Misti Fisher was never present at the meetings and only attending by phone, while she was at other school functions. The number of times a board member could attend meetings electronically instead of in person was a topic of heated discussion at the Monday, August 12, meeting of the Spring Cove School Board. The number of times a board member can miss a voting meeting in person...
On Friday, November 8, 2024, the campus at Northern Bedford County schools was buzzing with activity as both the elementary students and middle school/high school students prepared to celebrate Veterans Day. Veterans Day was first recognized on Nov 11, 1918 when the agreement was signed to end WWI. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day in remembrance of the soldiers who served in WWI. In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower changed the name to...
On Monday morning, many people in the community learned of the passing of Judge Fred B. Miller, who will be missed by many in the county including here in the Cove. We ask that the citizens of Blair County join us in celebrating Fred's service to the community. Miller served as a magisterial district judge for over two decades until he was elected to be a part of the Court of Common Pleas, and was sworn in in 2024. People knew him as a "no nonsense" judge who worked hard for the people in the...
Over the weekend fire crews from the Cove and surrounding area joined together to fight a large brush fire at the Huntingdon Pike about one mile from Canoe Creek State Park. According to Geeseytown Community Fire Company's Facebook page, their crews were dispatched at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, November 8. Upon arrival crews found about two acres burning and endangering a structure. With the windy and dry conditions, the fire quickly outran crew members and moved beyond five acres rapidly. The many...
Back in 1989, two local sisters, Iris Stern and Janice (Jan) Colbert, had a dream of owning their own store. After lots of planning and hard work, they set that dream in motion. The Village Closet originally opened as a consignment shop in the village of McKee in the building currently housing The Cut on November 15, 1989. One year later, The Village Closet moved to just outside Martinsburg along route 164 in the plaza then known as Towne's Edge Exchange, owned by Don & Shirley Weyandt. Sadly,...
A Blair County landmark for many years, along with one of the home's own, were celebrated in Williamsburg last Saturday, November 9. Staff Sgt. Glenn Harry English Jr., along with the Blair County Children's Home were forever etched in Williamsburg's memory with two signs representing each placed at the bridge beside Martin General Store. "It's a real honor to be the pastor of a church in a building that has been the beacon of hope for many, for so many years," current Grace Pointe Community...
"Native Nations" dispels misconceptions many non-Native American people have learned over the years, whether in school or while looking at museum displays. It is true that we have come a long way with updating curriculum to be more accurate and museum settings not including Indigenous peoples with the Neanderthal exhibits. Textbooks went from teaching about ruthless savages to more accurate depictions. Depending on a person's age and location, schooling and historical accounts may have differed...
Long before football fans became aware of chronic traumatic encephalopathy...oops!! I just broke a cardinal rule of writing - which is trying to grab the reader’s attention with a good opening line. So, if you’re still with me, I will start anew from scratch. Back In The Day Long before football fans became aware of concussions and other brain injuries common to many players, athletes were exposed to a number of medical issues that were handled much differently than today. There were no certified trainers in the fall of any of the years...
Kenneth Eugene Bupp, 82, of New Enterprise, passed away Nov. 9, 2024 at his home. He was born June 13, 1942, in York; son of the late Charles Ed and Helen May (Redding) Bupp. On Jan. 25, 1975, he was united in marriage to Shirley L. (Fenicle) Bupp. He is survived by his wife, Shirley L. Bupp; son, Steven H. Bupp of Yellow Creek; daughter, Tracy N. Britt (Jason) of New Enterprise; grandchildren: Alexander, Jesse, Evelina, Juliana, Remi, and Bjorn Britt; brother, Gary Bupp; and sisters, Mary...
Glenn Eugene Burket, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in his home Nov. 3, 2024, in Dover, Ohio. He was born Oct. 12, 1933. Glenn was known for his intelligence, warm-heartedness, and generosity. Glenn graduated from Juniata College in Huntingdon, and went on to establish and lead Flex Technologies as its owner and CEO from 1975 until his passing in 2024. His professional dedication and visionary leadership were instrumental in advancing the company's success for nearly five...
Tana Lynn Byler, 40, of Martinsburg, passed away into the arms of Jesus, Saturday morning, Nov. 9, 2024, at her home, following a four and a half year courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 17, 1984, in Altoona, daughter of Richard S. Holland and Tammy D. (Zeth) Holland. On Aug. 13, 2005, she married Joseph C. Byler at the Leamersville Grace Church, Duncansville. She is survived by her parents of Duncansville; her beloved husband, Joey of 19 years; two children: Mason J. Byler and...
The last two weeks in November have been named (I don't know by whom) "Weeks of Prayer for the Persecuted." Persecution can take many forms: from being spoken to or about in cruel, mean, or unkind ways to being kidnapped, raped or murdered. We may say, "Sticks and stones, can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." It's just not true. Words do hurt, a lot, often for a long time, with serious consequences. Often we presume persecution is focused against Christians. That is true but often...
In recent months, both of our sons have been infected with whatever illness has gone through the Cove that included fever, congestion and coughing. Included also was lack of appetite. They each were sick for a while, and it was a relief to see them eating again. A body needs calories, minerals, vitamins, fats, fiber, etc. The fourth Beatitude talks about appetite. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). This is referring to what nourishes and strengthens our souls....
Now and then I see several things in my life that are opposites. Sometimes I do something embarrassing that is humiliating. I will introduce myself to someone. They informed me that we had already met. The assumption is that I should have remembered their name. Then there are the times I trip going up stairs. Those things can be humiliating. Thankfully there are better moments. At times I do something that leads people to kindly compliment me. I am put on a pedestal, whether deserving or not. In those moments I must decide how to receive the...
NOTICE TO ALL TAYLOR TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Supervisors of Taylor Township hereby notify residents that: ·NO snow removed from driveways or personal property is to be PLACED ON OR PLOWED ACROSS any township road; ·Any mail/paper box or 911 sign damaged by snow removal is the responsibility of the resident; ·Any overgrowth of tree limbs and/or vegetation encroaching on roadways is subject to removal; ·NO PARKING on Plum Creek Road/TR614 (East Sharpsburg) from Nov. 17th - Apr. 15th. Woodbury Borough’s 2025 Budget Woodbury Borough’s 2025...
