Week of December 19, 2024
Week of December 19, 2024
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The Williamsburg Municipal Authority received a capacity letter from Cove Forge, on behalf of the authority’s engineer John Clabaugh. The authority will not be able to provide enough water to handle all needs at once. The letter, litigates the authority from any responsibility when they have firefighting issues. The letter also enables Cove Forge to get their permits approved. The authority voted to pave the borough parking lot, but are about $3,000 short using the ARPA funds. Harry Mullins made a motion to allow the authority to pitch in...
Williamsburg first year coach Angela Detwiler talks with her players during practice Saturday...
Woodbury Township residents will be paying $21 more, per $100,000 in assessed value of home, in taxes in 2025, per the township supervisors during Thursday evening’s meeting. The millage will increase from .74 to .95; this is the first millage increase in the township since 2021. Supervisor Rich Eastep made a motion to increase millage with Paul Harclerode seconding, motion passed. The increase in taxes will generate revenue of an estimated $21,000 more for the township. Harclerode then made a motion to approve the 2025 budget with the...
RJ Sottile's home on Lock Mountain Road, Roaring Spring, features an array of Christmas decorations both inside and outside. The display includes colorful lights, blow-ups, trees, and even a decorated Corvette. Sottile's tradition of decorating began with his grandparents in 2001 and 2003 at their home in Roaring Spring. "When we moved to Lock Mountain, tradition continued, and it will continue to grow and get bigger," he said. The Sottile family starts decorating in October, aiming to...
To All Churches in the Morrison’s Cove Area: St. John’s United Church of Christ on 117 East Julian Street in Martinsburg, along with The Martinsburg Church of God and St. Matthews Lutheran Church, will be ringing their church bells on December 25, 2024, Christmas Day morning at 10 a.m. They will ring the bells for about five minutes. Any churches that has a bell or the ablitiy to add bells with some type of technology, are encouraged to join them on Christmas morning in celebration of the Christ Child's birth. It is such a thrill to hear...
Claysburg's giant-sized Christmas cards are once again on display at the Claysburg Community Park. This is a tradition, along with the tree lighting, that goes back to 1971. It all began when the Claysburg-Kimmel Alumni Association promoted the idea of displaying giant-sized Christmas cards at the General Refractories Co. Claysburg Plant in the center of town along Bedford Street in 1971. This year marks the 53rd year of giant-sized Christmas cards. Community groups, churches and other...
Churches across Martinsburg and Roaring Spring are preparing to celebrate Christmas with special services that emphasize tradition, reflection, and community. For Joel Kletzing of Christ Church in Roaring Spring, the candlelight portion of the Christmas Eve service holds deep meaning. "There is a beauty in the simplicity of each person having a basic, little candle while the darkness surrounds us," Kletzing said. "God grants faith to His people, and a little measure is as truly faith as is a...
Ron and Jaynne Bowers on Oakdale Road in Martinsburg have decorated their yard once more to collect donations for the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society as they have done for several years. This year they have everything on just two yards instead of the three they had before, and it has been a challenge because of the weather. "The weather is giving us a lot of trouble with the ice and snow," Ron said. Between the two yards there are about 80 different decorations and blow ups. Jaynne's...
Claysburg's Bailey Tipton (right) fights for possession of the ball with Fannett Metal's Sadie Wolf Friday, Dec....
major loss. Her husband, the great love of her life, was killed in a horrible accident, and she swears she will never love again. She's had her one chance. But that doesn't stop her from trying to help everyone else in their pursuits of love: Her divorced sister Stef, her new-to-town employee Elinor, and her hunky best friend, hardware store owner Mitch. In fact, Frankie likes trying to help everyone. She tries to help her best friend Viola renovate her new house. She tries to help her daughter...
After extensive consideration, the owners of the Morrisons Cove Herald, Inc., have decided to eliminate one edition from the 52 editions normally published in a year. The edition to be eliminated will be the one usually published after Christmas and around New Year’s Day. (The exact date of the edition depends upon how the calendar is set each year. The Herald publishes on Thursdays. This decision does not affect any other Herald editions. The Herald therefore will publish 52 editions in 2024 but 51 annual editions into the future. The...
Priscilla "Jo" Brown, 83, of Woodbury, passed away Dec. 7, 2024, at Viva Senior Living, Hagerstown, Md. She was under the gracious care provided by Hospice of Washington County. She was born Feb. 4, 1941, in Greene County, the daughter of Raymond and Genna West. She is survived by her elder sister, Shirley (predeceased husband Glenn); daughter JoDee (Bruce) Cubbage and granddaughter Cameron; and daughter Johanna (Scott) Koper and grandchildren Chloe and Carter. Jo is also lovingly remembered by...
Gary Allen "Bucket" Taylor, 65, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, while doing what he loved, hunting deer. He was born Jan. 21, 1959, in Altoona, son of the late Charles E. "Chuck" and Alma Jean (Gabrielson) Taylor. He is survived by three sons: Lucas M. Taylor (Ashlee), Zach A. Taylor (Chelsie) and Clinton J. "C.J." Taylor (Dessirae) all of Roaring Spring; 10 grandchildren: Jaden, Reece, Dean, Arriannna, Kamden, Drayvin, Kessler, Kayden, Tripp and Remi; two...
Judith L. Dodson, 79, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2024, at her home. She was born Oct. 9, 1945, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late William E. and Alice G. (Bartlebaugh) Talbert. On Oct. 5, 1963, she married Paul R. Dodson at the Foot of Ten Bible Church, Duncansville. She is survived by her beloved husband, Paul of 61 years; two daughters: Jayme Miller (Rod) of Roaring Spring and Dana Jameson (Todd) of Urbana, Md.; a son, Brian Dodson...
Dorothy Louise McFadden, 98, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Dec. 5, 2024, at Melbourne Terrace in Melbourne, Fla., surrounded by her beloved family. Born March 13, 1926, in Woodbury, to the late Cyrus and Clara (Kagarise) Over, Louise grew up in her cherished hometown. She is survived by her son, Asa McFadden (Verla) of Indialantic, Fla.; daughter, Florence Dally (Bruce) of Ahsahka, Idaho; daughter, Deborah Brunger (Daniel) of Melbourne Beach, Fla.; brother, Byron Over (Delma) of Roaring...
Jerry Allen Stern, 69, of Martinsburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born Jan. 11, 1955 in Roaring Spring, son of the late Merle C. "Pete" and Vera M. (Replogle) Stern. On Nov. 25, 1978, he married Susan Elaine Waite at the First Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sue of 46 years of marriage and 51 years together; a son, Jason M. Stern (Megan); a daughter, Gretchen E. Bettwy (Joe); five...
Dale Dean Dodson, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at his home with family. He is survived by his children, Dale Dodson Jr., Michael Dodson and Chris Miller, and siblings Larry Dodson and Doris LeBlanc. Dale was preceded in death by his wife Susann Dodson and brother Kenneth Dodson. Dale was a graduate of Greenfield-Kimmel High School and retired from the United States Air Force. Services to be held in Arizona. If so inclined, in lieu of flowers please contribute to the...
We have examined some of the names used for the coming ‘King of Kings’ and ‘Lord of Lords’. His ‘First Coming’ had been predicted. Many did not understand Isaiah’s prophecy well but most had some concept of it and were eagerly waiting. A least I like to think so. I am not really so sure: As is often the case, when we don’t understand something we impose our ideas on it. That was the case for the Jews, when Jesus was born. When He began His public ministry, He did things that amazed people but also some things they expected,...
The angel’s words about Mary in Matthew 1:21 – “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins,” are a challenge to our instinctive love of personal autonomy. Is it necessary to allow those nice words from the angel to really rearrange our lives? It is, if Jesus is God’s Son who from eternity past has possessed all authority and power. Jesus is God’s own Word made flesh. He is our Creator, the One who sustains us daily. He is infinitely higher than we are, yet we were...
Read the book of 1 John for background “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.” 1 John 3:1 Are you feeling that you are not quite ready for Christmas yet? That is really okay because I want you to think how we are really Easter people living in an Advent world. We live our days in the truth of the resurrection. We live in a world that remains broken yet where we see miracles abound. This time of year reminds us that God has not let hope die. We also know the wonderful gift...
MEETING NOTICE The Williamsburg Municipal Authority will meet on the following dates during 2025: January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 15th, May 13th, June 10th, July 15th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, November 6th, and December 9th. Meetings are scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Borough Municipal building at 305 East 2nd Street, Williamsburg, PA 16693. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend any meeting of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority and require an auxiliary aide, service, or other accommodation to...
