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On Dec. 11, Martinsburg Church of God will be hosting a Christmas tree giveaway. This event is the fourth of its kind; the first two were held at Woodbury Church of God and the third at Martinsburg. The trees will come from Brush Creek Evergreens in Breezewood, who “help out with the price,” according to Jim Shaffer, pastor of Martinsburg Church of God. Aside from the trees donated by the church itself, local businesses have stepped in to contribute. These businesses include: • Ritchey’s Dairy • Martinsburg Pizza • Morrisons Cove Herald • Roa...
During the last meeting of 2021, Martinsburg Borough Council thanked Councilmember Linda Smith for her 12 years of service, as Smith did not run for another term on council. Smith started on the council in 2007, when she filled in for her late husband Sheldon Smith. During her time on the council, Smith has been a leader of the revitalization committee. She assured the council that she will continue to help with the committee. She also expressed that she "has enjoyed it and will miss it." Counci...
After the turkey is eaten and we all say what we're thankful for, Christmas season starts. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is always my family's first day for Christmas cookie baking, and I already feel the holiday spirit. This will be my first year participating in the Herald's Christmas traditions. We decided to spruce (pun intended) up our Christmas decorations this year by buying a new tree and new wrapping paper for our presents. But beyond the decorations and Christmas music that will be...
Central senior Paxton Kling has decided to continue his baseball career at Louisiana State University next year. At a celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 10, Kling's family and friends gathered at the banquet hall at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. "My mom always goes above and beyond," Kling, who was not expecting such a big event, said. More than 30 guests wore purple and gold to represent LSU. Behind his signing table, The walls were covered in photos from Kling's lengthy baseball career. "I've been...
At its Nov. 1 meeting, Martinsburg Borough Council approved advertising of the 2022 Budget for 10-day public inspection. Within this budget, which was discussed at a special meeting on Oct. 18, there is no tax increase. The council will advertise tax ordinances that state the following: • Real Estate Tax for 2022 as 1.967 mills • Per Capita Tax for 2022 as $5 • Earned Income Tax for 2022 as 1/2 or 1 percent • Local Services Tax for 2022 as $52 Along with budget discussion, the council approved 2022 employee pay raises. For municipal emplo...
Ever since she started running marathons, Jessica Holsinger of New Enterprise has been training for the Boston Marathon. On Oct. 11, Holsinger reached her goal as she participated in the 125th Boston Marathon. Holsinger usually trains for about four months before running a marathon. She takes the time to run, lift and do core exercises. However, the Boston Marathon was different than her usual circumstances. "They contacted me seven weeks out from the marathon to tell me I qualified," said...
Jana Quarter Horse Farm was honored with the American Quarter Horse Association's Legacy Award, which commemorates 50 years of consecutive breeding. The farm officially started breeding in 1963. With only one short hiatus, the farm has bred horses every year since 1970. "Jana" is a combination of "Jack" and "Nancy." Jack and Nancy Ashman of Williamsburg have lived on their farm for 52 years. The ceremony, which took place in Texas, was postponed due to COVID-19. The farm received an award in...
When brainstorming ideas for a civics class project, most eighth graders in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, wanted to clean up parks. Laura Bronson had a different idea. Her mother, Lynne, closely follows the Williamsburg Then, Williamsburg Now Facebook page, and she told Laura about the Hometown Heroes project. Laura came to visit her grandparents in Williamsburg, and she knew that would be her project. “She saw all of the banners, and got very interested,” said Laura’s grandmother, Sue Brubaker. Laura’s teacher was thrilled with the idea. She hel...
"I'd like to get that picture in the paper," Clyde Claycomb, 93, said to his sister, Anna May Clapper, one day. Clapper reached out to the Herald to make that happen. Hanging in Claycomb's living room is the painted version of a photo taken of his wife's great-grandparents. In the photo, John Border and his wife Margaret are sitting on their front porch. While Margaret works on a quilt, John reads a newspaper. The title of the paper clearly says "Martinsburg," and Claycomb believes it is the...
Martinsburg Borough Council held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Police Chief Kerry Hoover reported that the flooding on Sept. 1 did not generate that many calls, and the roads in Martinsburg were "pretty decent." The council commended the fire department for committing to 16-hour shifts to pump out basements during the flooding. The council set a tentative date for trick or treat on Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Trick or treat usually takes place the last Thursday in October. This is...
The Community Service of Remembrance to be held at Spring Dam Park this Saturday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of 9/11 will feature Lori Hazenstab, a retired special agent of the U.S. Secret Service from the Cove. Hazenstab’s sister-in-law Becky’s sister JoEllen Mingle thought she would be the perfect person to speak at this event, knowing Hazenstab had a recollection of her duties this week. The week of 9/11, Hazenstab was scheduled for training. She was at training when the World Trade Center was hit. The agents in training were sent home to awai...
After a recent call from a community member praising the "beautiful" new landscaping done at Spring Dam in Roaring Spring, the Herald reached out to Roaring Spring Borough Manager Lisa Peele. Peele detailed the improvements made to the dam and named the people who made it possible. "I had a vision, and this is exactly what I imagined," said Peele. According to Peele, the spruce-up began with Claycomb Excavating cleaning up overgrown trees and shrubbery. Roots in the Cove donated flowers for...
Pastor Evelyn Madison of Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring is spearheading a 20th anniversary Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony. “We wanted to plan a time to remember together as a community,” said Madison. “We want to honor those who died, the first responders, and everyone else who helped out that day and the weeks following.” The church is asking other local churches to ring their bells at significant times throughout the day. The times are as follows: • 8:46 a.m. – North Tower hit • 9:03 a.m. – South Tower hit • 9:37 a.m. – Pent...
The Blair County Farm Bureau held a legislative Farm/Agribusiness Tour at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar in Williamsburg on Aug. 20, 2021. After introductions of the farmers, local politicians, and agricultural agencies attending, Laverne Nolt began a guided discussion on issues for action for local farms. Sen. Judy Ward spoke on the exemption for conversion of farm buildings for event spaces. She said event spaces typically have to comply with codes that aren't feasible for barns and other...
On Aug. 23, 2011, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake located near Mineral, Va., was felt by many in the eastern United States. According to United States Geological Survey (USGS), this earthquake caused around $200-300 million worth of property damage and was likely felt by more people than any earthquake in North America's history. Because earthquakes are so rarely felt in this region, we asked readers if they remembered the earthquake and how they reacted. Pandemonium Michealle Wright was so...
Though Alexis Weyandt is just now opening a shop, Windy Acres Country Boutique, Gifts and Junk, she has previously dabbled in selling clothing: She ran a kid's boutique out of her house. The reason Weyandt began her at-home operation was to earn money on the side to be able to better provide for her 14-month-old son, Malachi. Weyandt has now expanded into a one-stop shop for many needs – consignment clothing, hardware, kid's clothing, discount items, and more. Her goal remains the same. She w...
The Martinsburg Municipal Authority has proposed the replacement of 9,500 feet of waterline in Martinsburg. The waterline is located between Martinsburg Borough and the Lock Mountain water distribution system storage tank (located adjacent to Lock Mountain Road). The original 6-inch cast lines were installed in 1892. The new line will be 12 inches, which will allow more volume to come into town. Of the two lines that come into Martinsburg, one has already been upgraded to 12 inches. The municipal authority is looking into obtaining grant/loan m...
Martinsburg Borough Council held their monthly meeting on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. Following up discussions from the July meeting, Police Chief Kerry Hoover looked into speed signs, as originally requested by Mayor Rich Brantner Sr. Police would need approval from PennDOT before placing any signs. Hoover said the signs he looked at are around $4,000 a piece. He described them as “permanently temporary,” as they attach to brackets on speed limit posts but can only be removed with specific keys. The location for these solar-powered signs has yet to be...
According to Roaring Spring Community Library Director Michelle McIntyre, the library was shut down on March 13, 2020, due to the pandemic. After being shut down, McIntyre worked from home, coming up with cleaning protocols and ways to service patrons. McIntyre also spent a portion of this time working on grant writing. The library started a curbside service, where they delivered books to cars. Using grant money, the library started the Pop-Up Porch Library on the front porch of the library to allow for contactless service. This allowed patrons...
This year, the Morrisons Cove Dairy Show is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Though the 2020 show would have been the 70th anniversary, the committee had to have an abbreviated show due to the pandemic. This year's show will follow any necessary state or national requirements regarding COVID-19 in effect during show week. There are 175 entries, according to Tom Ritchey, show secretary. Ritchey said this number is up from last year but lower than previous years. "We have quality entries," said...
The Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) recently announced that Pennsylvania is currently suffering from a state-wide bus driver shortage. The shortage has prompted the PSBA to start a recruiting campaign called "You Behind the Wheel." According to PSBA President Denille Girardat Myers, this campaign "will raise awareness about the benefits of becoming a professional school bus driver. The final outcome will allow our members to be involved in our overall campaign and to personalize...
Lee Wastler is not just bringing a new business to the Cove; he’s bringing a new kind of business. The Cove Shopping Mall is an online mall with various categories for shoppers to peruse. Wastler owns a few businesses in the Cove, including 2BK9 dog training, CoveMobile and Cove Coffee Company. All of these services can be found at the online shopping mall. Wastler’s businesses started with his dog training company. The company shifted its focus to training service dogs after COVID-19 hit. 2BK9 is his biggest business venture. Wastler’s inter...
The Martinsburg Borough Council’s July meeting was held Monday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Borough Manager Rich Brantner Jr. reported that five vaccines were given out at the first vaccine clinic at the borough building on June 15. Six more were given at the clinic on June 21. Brantner and the water authority’s engineer met with PENNVEST to discuss replacing the Lock Mountain lead joint waterline. The line was originally placed in 1892, according to Brantner. Mayor Rich Brantner Sr. informed the council that a posiiton on the Police Civil Service Commi...
We would like to address some comments and concerns about recent Herald news coverage. Any event that happens within the Cove is news. The role of the Herald is to report local news. Anything reported in the Herald is not to make a statement or choose a side; we are simply doing our job and informing readers about what has happened around the Cove. There will be news that all readers do not enjoy. There will be news about events that all readers do not support. It would not be fair or right to withhold coverage that is important to members of o...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a discretionary grant to the Altoona-Blair County Airport Authority to enhance its runway. The grant is for a total of $423,741. The airport received a grant for the same purpose last year. The approximately $1.1 million grant completed two-thirds of the runway project, according to Tracy Plessinger, manager of the Altoona-Blair County Airport. The new grant will complete the final phase of the project. Using the grant, one of the two runways at the airport will be repaved. Two-thirds of...
Sunshine Sassano likes to restore things. After years of flipping houses, Sassano is flipping something a little bigger into something a little different. Sassano is turning the old Methodist Episcopal Church on 202 South Market St. into a coffee bar and lounge. In light of the period after the COVID-19 pandemic, Restored Grounds is intended to provide people with face-to-face contact and human interaction. Their slogan, "Bringing people back together one sip at a time," reflects Sassano's...
As Dairy Month comes to an end, Blair County Dairy Princess Madison Benfer and Dairy Princess Alternate Darcy Heltzel have started their reigns. A dairy princess must be between 16 and 24; related to a dairy farmer or dairy industry personnel, employed on a dairy farm, or own/show a 4-H dairy animal; and be single, never married with no children. The 2021 Blair County Dairy Princess Pageant was held Saturday, May 15, in Williamsburg. Benfer, 18-year-old daughter of Mike and Melissa Benfer of...
Dry Creek Farm has been in the Smith family for three generations. Over this time, the Smith family has made an impact on the agricultural community and the Cove in general. The Smith family was named as the honorees of the 39th Ag Parade. According to Doug Smith, the current owner of the farm, the focus is on his parents, Dennis and Margaret Smith, who are being honored as a couple. "We were surprised to be chosen," said Dennis. "It's a real honor, and I know there are a lot of other people...
After 20 years of selling strawberries and running a strawberry farm, Pat and Elaine Fraizer of Lock Mountain Strawberries are retiring – again. In 2001, Pat retired from being a high school biology teacher, while Elaine retired from being a middle school teacher. They decided to start growing strawberries, and they planted their first acre in front of where their tent is set up now. The acres of strawberries are located at Pat and Elaine's farm, which used to be Elaine's grandparents', then h...
The 2021 Agricultural Parade will be held June 29. The parade will start at 6 p.m. Lineup will begin no later than 5:30 p.m. This is the 39th Ag Parade. The parade is held to honor agriculture, the military, area businesses, civic groups and marching units. Last year's parade was on an alternate route due to COVID-19. This year, the parade will be on the normal route, which was confirmed on Tuesday, June 22. This year, the honorees of the parade will be Dennis and Doug Smith. The Ag Parade Grand...
Central High School’s graduation was held June 3, 2021, at the Roaring Spring Athletic Complex. One-hundred-eighteen graduates were presented with diplomas. Following the procession, the ceremony began with the National Anthem and the alma mater, played by the CHS Marching Band, including members who were graduating. The senior class’s vice president, Jabon Butler, lit the remembrance candle for loved ones who played a role in graduates’ lives but could not attend. Class President Kellen Metzker presented the president’s address. Metzker...
One of the first female Eagle Scouts in Blair County is setting up her Eagle Project in Roaring Spring. Erika Salisbury, a Life Scout of Troop 9062, is building a little free library at Spring Dam. Salisbury's brother was a Boy Scout. "I was always doing Boy Scout stuff with him when I was younger," Salisbury said. Salisbury jumped at the chance to join a girl's troop when one was created. Salisbury's troop is a youth-led Scout team in Blair County, made for girls age 11-17 who are looking for...
Family and friends attending Claysburg-Kimmel High School's 100th commencement exercises sat in folding camping chairs and at picnic tables to watch their loved ones graduate. Claysburg-Kimmel's commencement was held on June 5, 2021. Graduation took place at Claysburg Community Park. Music for the ceremony was provided by Thomas Ringler. The ceremony began with a word from Principal Matthew Hall. Hall reminded the 77 graduates of the importance of their schooling and education. "Education is...
Northern Bedford High School held commencement services on Tuesday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Baccalaureate was held Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. Commencement was held in the Panther Community Stadium. The ceremony was live-streamed on the Northern Bedford County High School Facebook page. Music was provided by the Northern Bedford Senior High Band Ensemble, directed by Devon Lybarger. The band played "Pomp and Circumstance," during the procession. This was followed by the "National Anthem" and Northern...
At merely 20 years old, Riley Wiesinger of Altoona is on her way to setting up a nonprofit organization that will benefit Blair County and the environment. Wiesinger started and runs the Hemlock Project, designed to connect the community to the environment. Wiesinger plans environmental service projects at parks, streams, gardens and more. She partners with educators, farmers, and local/state parks around Blair County, including the Lower Trail in Williamsburg. Volunteers clean up trash, plant...
People who live down the street from Iron Masters Country Club in Roaring Spring don't know that the restaurant is open to the public. "People think, 'Oh, it's a country club. Members only,'" said Helen Lipko, who is the head cook and runs the kitchen at the restaurant. "We like to say we're not a country club – we're a club in the country." The restaurant is managed by Rick Grubb, who runs the golf course, but Lipko and Tammy Croft Hoover have been running the restaurant day to day for at l...
Martinsburg Borough Council held their monthly meeting Monday, June 7 at 7 p.m. Jeff Gunnett, engineer and surveyor, presented on behalf of Ed Bellock. Gunnett proposed that the Spring Drive Mobile Home Trailer Park expand into the meadow by Spring Drive. In the 1970s, plans to have the trailer park expand into this meadow were designed and approved by the state. Gunnett showed the original plan. The property is split between Martinsburg Borough and North Woodbury Township. Gunnett has already met with North Woodbury and has approval. Gunnet...
Those driving past Frederick's Meat Market in Roaring Spring on Friday, June 4, may have been concerned that the shop was being torn down. Luckily, that is not the case. The house beside the meat market was demolished by Haven Ridge Excavating to allow the market to expand into a 50 by 60 foot store. The garage beside Frederick's will be torn down as well. Mitch Frederick bought Frederick's Meat Market around 27 years ago with his father. After renovations are finished, Mitch's oldest son...
When Julie Russell joined the Conemaugh Nason Medical Center team more than 14 years ago, she knew she belonged there. And Russell's Conemaugh Nason colleagues clearly gained an important asset. Russell was announced as a recipient of a 2021 Mercy Award on May 26, after being nominated for the prestigious award by colleagues. The Mercy Award is an annual recognition program established in 2002 to honor the life and contributions of Scott Mercy, LifePoint's founding chairman and chief executive...
Claysburg American Legion Band and Claysburg Community Band are looking for interested musicians who would like to join their ranks. According to Dan Crist, leader of Claysburg American Legion band, Claysburg Community Band is a new concept. Matt Stombaugh, Claysburg-Kimmel’s band director, is starting Claysburg’s Community Band, of which he will be the director. “The Legion Band will be the nucleus of the Community Band,” said Crist. “But we [the Legion Band] are looking for others who would like to come and sit and play their instrumen...
Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization whose original purpose was to place wreaths each year at Christmastime at Arlington National Cemetery. The organization now places remembrance wreaths nationwide, including Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville. Smith Transport, Inc., located at 153 Smith Transport Rd. in Roaring Spring, will be a stop on the 2021 tour of the Wreath Across America Mobile Museum. This walk-through interactive exhibit will feature short films, photos, stories and memorabilia. “The goal is to educate visitors of a...
Pa. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Education Executive Deputy Secretary Pam Smith announced that $500,000 from the Pennsylvania Farm Bill has been invested in developing the future workforce for Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry by funding 57 grants for ag education. Within this funding, grants are being awarded to Northern Bedford County School District, Bedford County FFA Activities Association, Spring Cove School District, Williamsburg Community Farm Show Jr. Fair Board and Williamsburg Community Junior Senior H...
The Nason Foundation planned to hold a 40 Years + Celebration Reception on May 19, 2021. The reception was to be held at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. This reception was to feature a presentation on the Nason Foundation’s work over the last 40 years, particularly its work in scholarship funding. Since 1989, the Nason Foundation has presented a community service award to a student at each of the following high schools: Central, Claysburg-Kimmel, Hollidaysburg, Northern Bedford County, Tussey Mountain and Williamsburg. The foundation has also g...
Some of Carla Schaefer's earliest memories of growing up in East Freedom was wanting to be a nurse. Schaefer was inspired early on by her aunts who were nurses, something she didn't see a lot of. "Growing up in the late '70s/early '80s, there weren't a whole lot of professional females," Schaefer said. Now, after 24 years as a nurse, Schaefer has earned her DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice-Leadership). Schaefer has been working in the oncology field since 1998, when she worked in an inpatient...
Duncansville Pharmacy, located at 1328 Third Avenue in Duncansville, is now accepting walk-ins for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Those interested do not need to register or make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curbside assistance is available to anyone unable to enter the pharmacy. There is no charge for vaccines, but participants are advised to bring their insurance or Medicare card with them. Vaccines are available to those 18 and older. “For various reasons, there has been a decrease in demand...
Northern Bedford alum Rachel Mickle – who spoke at her high school graduation – was chosen to be a student speaker at the Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) commencement on Saturday, May 15. ACM students with a 3.75 or higher GPA were invited to audition to speak. The student speakers were selected by the college's Commencement Committee. Their speeches were professionally recorded by college faculty. The recordings will be played during commencement, which will be like a live stream. Mickle gra...
Mike and Stacey Kopco, who have been in the pizza business for 26 years, have officially started their own pizza shop. Small Town Pizza, formerly Fox's Pizza in Martinsburg, is located at 128 W. Allegheny St. The name Small Town Pizza is a nod to Mike and Stacey's upbringings, both in small towns, and their choice to start a pizza place in a small town 26 years ago. "Stacey and I both grew up in small towns in the Johnstown area," said co-owner Mike. "So when we were looking for a place to put...
Charlotta McCreary of Claysburg celebrated her 90th birthday on April 29. Joined by East Freedom police and fire departments, McCreary’s family organized a birthday parade that spanned from the Milky Way in East Freedom to the fire hall. A policeman blocked traffic on Dunnings Highway to allow the parade to move through. More than 10 family members and friends followed the fire trucks on the parade route. A mother of 14, McCreary raised her children in a home of “sharing, caring and love,” said her daughter, Suzanne Dellinger. “After all the...
Claysburg-Kimmel High School hosted a signing day event for four seniors who plan to play at the collegiate level. "It's a special day," said Athletic Director Brian Helsel. "These kids have played so long." Three seniors, Olivia Bushore, Harleigh Cavender and Haileigh Reed, play on the Claysburg-Kimmel softball team. Corey Chamberlain plays baseball. During a small presentation, Principal Stephen Puskar, Superintendent Darren McLaurin, Head Baseball Coach Justin Harris and Head Softball Coach M...
The only thing I ever wanted to be was an editor. That is not to imply that I've always wanted to be an editor. I pretty much went from "I don't know what I want to do at all" to "I want to major in English, but I don't know what I'll do with that." But the question most often asked when one finds out that you're pursuing a degree in English is "what do you want to do with THAT?" I figured out fairly early on in my college career at St. Francis University that answering "I'm not sure yet" is met...
