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The Claysburg-Kimmel School District will say its goodbyes to three employees with more than 100 years of service to the district at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year. The district’s board of directors during the Feb. 12 meeting approved the resignations of Michael Barbarini, second-grade teacher; Michael Hoenstine, third-grade teacher; and Carolyn Smith, secretary to the high school principal. Barbarini has 31 years with the district, Hoenstine 33 and Smith 52. The board also accepted the resignation of Jena Helsel from her position a...
The Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Co. will expand its fire station this year. Richard L. Brantner Jr., assistant fire chief, said that the planned addition, which will be to the north of the existing building along South Market Street, will include three apparatus bays, an office and new locker rooms for firefighters' gear. The addition also will include garage-type doors for the apparatus bays, like the ones on the original fire station. The steel-frame building will have a brick cased front like...
Martinsburg Borough Council will say goodbye to one of its own in December as one councilmember will not seek re-election this year. Linda K. Smith, who has served borough residents for 13 years, has decided to step down at the conclusion of this year. Smith took the oath of office in 2007 following the passing of her late husband, Councilman Sheldon O. Smith. Mr. Smith had served a total of 15 years during two different stints on council. Mrs. Smith was appointed to finish her husband's term....
The Claysburg-Kimmel School District was notified Monday, Jan. 22, of two individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals were last in the junior/senior high school building and on district transportation on Thursday, Jan. 21. This meets the district’s two-case limit within its 14-day window. Due to Pennsylvania Department of Health’s guidelines, the district is required to close the high school building for cleaning and contact tracing. “We have contacted the PA Department of Health and will follow their recommendations,” Superin...
MARTINSBURG Martinsburg Borough Council at its Jan. 4 meeting named commissioners of their respective committees and named staff appointments for 2021. Appointment commissioner of their respective committees were Edward L. Bennett, safety and streets; Linda Smith, property; P. Robert Dickson, finance; and Durban D. Metzler, water/sewer. Kerry L. Hoover was re-elected chief of police, police department open records officer and fire marshal. Council promoted Justin Davis to lieutenant from police sergeant. Gieg Law Offices LLC, Altoona, will...
The Spring Cove School District has notified parents and guardians of students at the Spring Cove Middle School in Roaring Spring that the school will be closed through Sunday, Jan. 24. In the letter dated Jan. 19, Superintendent Dr. Betsy A. Baker said the district was notified that morning of one additional individual at Spring Cove Middle School who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and also one who is considered probable, bringing the total number of cases within a rolling 14-day window to three. Under the new state requirements, Dr....
The Rite Aid Pharmacy KidCents Foundation has partnered with the Martinsburg Police Department to provide a safe and secure location to dispose of unwanted medications by donating a prescription drug drop-off box which is located inside the lobby of the police department at 109 S. Mulberry St. Community members are welcome to drop off unwanted medications during regular business hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary, and all drop offs will be...
The Herald obtained this information from Spring Cove School District Dr. Betsy Baker at 6:23 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, regarding the current status of the district. According to Dr. Baker, “We were notified tonight of two COVID-19 positives and one COVID probable at Central High School. Although we are not required to close unless we reach four cases at Central High School, given that we received three tonight, we need more time for contact tracing, extra disinfecting, etc. Thus, the students will be remote for four days this week (Tuesday t...
Martinsburg Chief and Police Kerry L. Hoover stands next to the police department's newest cruiser. The 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle was ordered last February from Tri-Star Motors in Blairsville and finally arrived in mid-December. The department had all emergency lighting installed at Team Force in Windber. The decals were added to the car at Jack White Signs in Altoona. Chief Hoover said the department's third police car cost approximately $42,000 to $43,000. The department's...
The Martinsburg Booster Association made its annual donation to the Martinsburg Area Community Fund on Friday, Dec. 11. Melissa Fetzer, Booster vice president, presents the check to Richard A. Brantner Sr., co-honorary representative for the fund drive. As of Dec. 12, the fund drive raised $43,222 for 15 charitable agencies that do work in the Martinsburg area, surpassing this year's goal of $43,000. According to Linda K. Smith, assistant treasurer for the Martinsburg Area Community Fund, this...
Real estate taxes are expected to rise for the first time in 10 years in Martinsburg borough. Martinsburg Borough Council on Nov. 2 approved a tentative budget for 2021 that will increase millage from 1.8710 to 1.967. The small increase, which would cost the average homeowner $13.45 next year, would bring in $10,800 for the borough. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the borough building, 110 S. Walnut St., during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Council will vote on the...
The chief of police of Martinsburg borough was recognized for his efforts in the planning and execution of the security detail for President Donald J. Trump during his visit to Morrisons Cove on Oct. 26 during the Nov. 2 meeting of the Martinsburg Borough Council. During the meeting, Mayor Richard Brantner Sr. read a letter to attendees that recognized Chief of Police Kerry L. Hoover for his efforts on the day President Donald J. Trump visited Morrisons Cove on Oct. 26. The following letter...
Central and Northern Bedford's run in the high school football postseason came to an end last weekend in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. Central (8-1) lost to Bedford (9-0), 28-13, in a Class 3A battle Nov. 6 at Hollidaysburg's Tiger Stadium. Northern Bedford (7-2) was knocked out by Redbank Valley (9-0) in a Class 1A matchup Nov. 7 at Windber Stadium. Stories and additional photos will appear in the Nov. 19 edition of the Herald....
After clinching their respective district championships, the Central and Northern Bedford County football teams will be in action this weekend in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. In a matchup of unbeatens, District 6 Class 3A champion Central (8-0) will lock horns with District 5-9 Class 3A champions Bedford Bisons (8-0) at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in a Class 3A battle at Hollidaysburg's Tiger Stadium. Once-beaten District 5 Class 1A champion Northern Bedford (7-1) will travel to Windber on...
The high school football season is one week away from the start of the District 5 and 6 playoffs. Entering Friday's (Oct. 16) game, Central looks to remain undefeated and keep its grip on the top of the District 6 Class 3A playoffs, Northern Bedford hopes to run its win streak to five, in preparation of the District 5 playoffs, Williamsburg seeks a spot in the District 6 Class 1A playoffs and Claysburg-Kimmel hopes to get back on track. The Dragons (5-0) will entertain Penns Valley (1-2),...
Kevin Smith of Martinsburg was presented with a proclamation from Martinsburg Mayor Richard A. Brantner and Martinsburg Borough Council honoring him for making and donating more than 8,200 face masks and more than 1,300 face shields. Smith, who is the owner and operator of Smith's Custom Seats, 529 Central High Road, Martinsburg, put his shop to use while businesses were closed due to COVID-19 restrictions and began sewing face masks. Some days Smith would start early in the morning and...
The Claysburg Education Foundation announced Sept. 16 that NPC Inc. donated 140 laptop computers to support local education. The devices were given to the Claysburg-Kimmel School District to accommodate additional student needs required for online learning due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the laptops will replace faculty computers and help facilitate two classroom projects. The computers are valued at over $100,000. Claysburg-based NPC, the foundation and the Claysburg-Kimmel School District have a unique four-year...
Claysburg-Kimmel and Williamsburg school Districts recently announced changes in school attendance. Both districts are using “hybrid” methods by which students attend partly in person and partly remotely. Both districts have put students in groups, with the groups alternating in how they “attend” classes. Details of each district’s plan follow, but the Herald urges parents to check each district’s website for the full, updated plan. Claysburg-Kimmel School District By BRIAN HESS The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board on Wednesday, Aug. 12, approve...
Blair County Law Enforcement officials bestowed the Medal of Valor to two county police officers on Friday, June 24, in front of the courthouse in Hollidaysburg. Honored for their heroism in front of family, friends, police officers, law enforcement officials and state legislators were Sgt. Justin Davis of the Martinsburg Borough Police Department and Cpl. Lance Morris of the Roaring Spring Borough Police Department. The Medal of Valor is the highest decoration for bravery exhibited by police...
The Claysburg-Kimmel administration is currently planning for the district’s students and staff to be back in the school buildings to begin classes on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. The district released its evolving Phased School Reopening Plan – that was adopted by the school board on July 15 – on Thursday, July 16. The plan discusses enhanced cleaning and safety protocols that the district will follow during the 2020-21 school year. Based on the results from its district-wide survey sent to parents/families in the district, paren...
Although Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and its outpatient centers have re-implemented a zero-visitor policy, visiting hours at Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring will remain the same for the time being, according to Nason’s CEO. Timothy Harclerode, CEO, said visiting hours at Nason are noon to 7 p.m. daily, with one adult visitor per patient, per day. MedSurg patients will be limited to one adult visitor per day between the hours of noon to 7 p.m. ICU patients will be limited to one adult visitor for one hour between the hours of n...
Martinsburg Borough recognized one of its police officers with a commendation during its July 7 borough council meeting. Sgt. Justin L. Davis was honored and recognized before council for his actions on the night of Feb. 26, 2020, "for a job well done." Martinsburg Chief of Police Kerry L. Hoover and Mayor Richard A. Brantner, who formed the commendation for the officer, commended Sgt. Davis for "placing his life on the line, and for arresting and taking a criminal off of the streets of...
Martinsburg Borough Council on Monday, July 7, approved the borough’s cleanup day in September. Postponed in April because of COVID-19, the cleanup day has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the borough garage along South Nicodemus Street. The cleanup day, held every other year, is for Martinsburg borough residents only. Richard A. Brantner Jr., borough manager, said fliers will be mailed to borough residents during the last week in August. Residents will be required to bring the fliers with them om the day of t...
Visitors to Morrisons Cove Memorial Park's annual Fourth of July Celebration did not let coronavirus derail their excitement. With so many events around the region cancelled due to COVID-19, the park's board of directors and Executive Director Chuck Gojmerac wanted to try their best to provide family fun entertainment in a safe way. "The park board and I were happy that we were able to provide some sort of programming event during this COVID pandemic," Gojmerac said. "We received quite a few...
Claysburg-Kimmel school directors gave final approval to the 2020-21 budget during their June 10 meeting. Expenditures for the next fiscal year in the budget will be $13,402,378 million and the revenue is $12,516,011 million, a deficit of $ 886,367. “We’ll continue to look for ways to reduce the deficit,” Michelle Smithmyer, business manager said. Final millage rates for 2020-21 are 7.98 mills in Greenfield Township, an increase of .02 from 20-19-2020, and 9.96 mills in Kimmel Township, a decrease of .96. “We are not raising taxes in 2020-21...
Unlike any other graduation before in school history, 62 seniors at Claysburg-Kimmel High School received their diplomas during a "drive-in" style commencement ceremony in the student parking lot behind the high school. Due to space constraints, access was limited to graduates and their immediate families (one car per student). The ceremony resembled a normal commencement ceremony except all participants stayed in their cars. Individual speakers exited their cars and went to the stage for their...
Three Morrisons Cove area high school students have been named to All-State Concert Band. Named to the 2020 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Concert Band were Claysburg-Kimmel High School senior Maggie Knisely, Central High School junior Dana Heltzel and Northern Bedford County junior Lainee Sensenig. This marks the first time each of the three have received the statewide recognition. Knisely, the daughter of Steve and Julie Knisely, plays the alto saxophone. Heltzel, the...
Claysburg-Kimmel school directors have made the 2020-21 preliminary budget available for the public to review. Next year’s preliminary budget, approved during the May 6 official meeting, is available for review online at www.cksdbulldogs.com. As of the May 6 meeting, the budget figure is $13,447,895. That includes a deficit of $954,388. The school board does not plan to raise real estate taxes for 2020-21. Preliminary millage figures for next year were set at 8.09 mills for Greenfield Township taxpayers and 9.96 for Kimmel Township t...
An East Freedom man who led police on a high-speed chase in Martinsburg Borough and North Woodbury Township on Feb. 26 and was shot by a police officer will face trial in Blair County Court. During a preliminary hearing on April 16 at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger of Martinsburg forwarded the charges against Willis Truman Irvin Clark, 32, to county court. Following an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Clark has...
Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg will face a challenging summer season in 2020, with many of its annual activities still in doubt due to the coronavirus. Although things are still changing daily, the Board of Directors for Morrisons Cove Memorial Park is following Gov. Tom Wolf's orders regarding closures and potential openings very closely. COVID-19 was the main item of discussion on the electronic Zoom board meeting on both Monday, April 6, and May 4. Chuck Gojmerac, the park's exec...
Gloria Blakely of Martinsburg has her first published novel. Blakely's first published fiction, featuring political intrigue, is titled "What Does It Profit?" "At the outset, I envisioned an easy-to-read, contemporary novel," Blakely said. "This fiction is not for the faint of heart. It is a thriller with the full array of action, colorful language and search for justice." Blakely said the synopsis of the book is as follows: "Gov. Malik Clinton-Fattah, the presidential candidate the people...
The Bedford County Historical Society has announced the “Historian of the Year” award for 2019. David and Amy Snyder will be recognized for their renovation of the “Loy Mansion” and research on the history of the village of Loysburg as it relates to the patriarch Martin Loy. The annual History Banquet was scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob (second floor of the BCHS) 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, but was postponed until further notice. David Snyder is publisher emeritus of the Morrisons Cove Herald....
The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board held its April meeting by video conference on April 1. During the meeting, the board reappointed Michelle Smithmyer and Darren McLaurin as the district representatives to the Blair County Tax Collection Commission. The board accepted the resignation of Danelle Diehl from her position as speech/language pathologist. Smithmyer, the district’s business manager, said Diehl will be moving to another school district. The board discussed preliminary figures for the 2020-21 budget. Smithmyer said the preliminary f...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company has made some changes for 2020. The fire company has postponed its dutch meal until the fall, possibly in October. Fire Chief Randy Acker said for those who have tickets for the meal can hold onto them until the company has the meal. If they want a refund they can contact the firemen that they purchased them from and they will make the arrangements to collect their tickets and get a refund. Persons can also mail their tickets to Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company, 205 S....
The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board approved a budget for a Safety and Security grant. Among the items included in the $141,000 grant is the addition of a guidance counselor and the upgrades to a key fob entry system in the district’s buildings. A key fob is a keyless remote device that allows entry into a building or restricted area of a building. The school district will begin a new math series in 2020-21 for kindergarten through 12th grade at a cost of $82,236. The board approved a plan for athletic facilities at the high school. The $3.42 mil...
Cove-area food pantries are continuing to provide services for their clients during the COVID-19 restrictions. Martinsburg The Martinsburg Food Pantry is located in the old borough building, 133 E. Allegheny St. The pantry which will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. today, April 2, and Thursday, April 16, services residents in Martinsburg, Huston, North Woodbury and Taylor Townships. Roaring Spring The Roaring Spring Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday’s at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 E. Main St. Services are available to res...
Cafeteria prices in the Claysburg-Kimmel School District will once again remain unchanged for the upcoming school year. The C-K School Board approved the prices for 2020-21 during its March meeting. The prices have been stable since 2016-17. Breakfast prices will be as follows: elementary and secondary, $1.25; adult, $2.25; and reduced, 30 cents. Lunch prices will be the following: elementary, $2; secondary, $2.15; adult, $3.05; and reduced, 40 cents. The Claysburg-Kimmel School District Board of Directors was scheduled to have a special virtua...
With the closure of all K-12 schools in Pennsylvania since March 16 due to COVID-19, the four school districts in the Morrisons Cove area have been providing breakfast and lunch meals for students during their time away from school. The Claysburg-Kimmel School District is offering bags containing five breakfasts and five lunches that may picked up between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the elementary school and high school. On March 19, the district served more than 1,000 breakfasts and lunches. On March 24, 3,910 meals were given for the week....
The Spring Cove School District began providing free lunches to any child age 18 or under (including preschoolers and toddlers) at three outdoor locations across the district on Monday, March 23. These locations are Martinsburg Elementary School, Spring Cove Elementary School and the Milky Way on Dunnings Highway in East Freedom. The children must be present to receive a meal. No adult meals and no meal choices will be offered. Meals may be acquired by "drive-through" or "walk-up" on Monday thro... Full story
The Spring Cove School District began providing free lunches to any child age 18 or under (including preschoolers and toddlers) at three outdoor locations across the district on Monday, March 23. These locations are Martinsburg Elementary School, Spring Cove Elementary School and the Milky Way on Dunnings Highway in East Freedom. The children must be present to receive a meal. No adult meals and no meal choices will be offered. Meals may be acquired by “drive-through” or “walk-up” on Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “People... Full story
Area municipalities are closing their doors due to the coronavirus. The Herald was able to collect information from the following municipalities: Martinsburg In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order of a statewide shutdown as the number of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania continues to grow, the Martinsburg Municipal Building is restricting visitors. Individuals who must come to the office are required to ring the door bell before entering as the doors will be locked. Personnel will be on site as usual and will be available to answer phone c... Full story
Due to school closures, The Scarlet Dragon Packs will be distributing weekend food bags for students enrolled in the program at three locations on Friday, March 27, at the following locations: East Freedom: Through Inc. building (former East Freedom Elementary building across the street from the Freedom Township Fire Hall) – 10 to 11 a.m. Roaring Spring: The Cove Creamery (along Route 36 across from Giant Eagle and Roots in the Cove) – 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Martinsburg: Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church (300 S. Mulberry St.) – 12:30 to 1:... Full story
Randy Stoltz of Martinsburg is working on a project that will bring recognition to Memorial Park of the more than 70 soldiers from Morrisons Cove who fought in the Civil War. Stoltz, who wrote a book about the Civil War and Morrisons Cove, plans to erect a monument with engraved names of the 73 soldiers from the Cove who fought in the war. He has verified the soldiers' names at the Gettysburg Battlefield. According to Stoltz, the monument will be about 6 feet tall from the ground up. The area...
Spring Cove athletics will be on the move beginning with the 2021-22 school year. Directors of the Spring Cove School District approved the move of the district’s athletic teams to the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference from the Mountain League during Monday night’s (March 16) board meeting. Eight boardmembers approved the move. Boardmember Charles Gojmerac abstained from the vote, as he is secretary/treasurer of the Mountain League. Spring Cove last was in the LHAC during the 2006-07 year, before moving to the Mountain League the fol...
An East Freedom man who led police on a high-speed chase in Martinsburg Borough and North Woodbury Township on Feb. 26 and was wounded by a police officer has been charged and arraigned. Willis Truman Irvin Clark, 32, was arraigned from his hospital bed at UPMC Altoona on Feb. 28 via video conference by Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger of Martinsburg. Following an in-depth investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Clark has been charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, persons not to poss...
Martinsburg Borough Council placed one of its police officers on administrative leave March 2, stemming from an incident on Feb. 26. The action is normal following an officer’s discharge of his service weapon in the line of duty. Council voted to place Sgt. Justin Davis on administrative leave, pending an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police, Hollidaysburg (PSP). The officer was involved in the shooting of an East Freedom man on the evening of Feb. 26. While on patrol, Sgt. Davis noticed that Willis Truman Irvin Clark, 32, was d...
The Claysburg-Kimmel school district directors approved the 2020-21 school calendar during the Feb. 12 regular meeting. The first day for students this fall will be Wednesday, Aug. 26. The last day for students will be Wednesday, June 2. Commencement is scheduled for Sunday, June 6. The district will observe the Thanksgiving break from Thursday, Nov. 26, through Tuesday, Dec. 1. Schools will be closed for the Christmas break from Thursday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 3. Students will be home...
The Williamsburg Community Farm Show Association is the recipient of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs's 2019 Zone 3 Achievement Award. The local fair was recognized during the PSACF's Convention held Jan. 22-25 in Hershey. The Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs is divided into four zones. Each zone has a chairperson and five state directors. The directors visit fairs within their zone. A visitation form is completed and shared with the fairs. After the fair season...
District and regional levels of Pennsylvania High School Mock Trial Competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Young Lawyers Division got underway in January with 285 teams from 235 high schools across the state competing. Among those teams is Central High School, under the direction of Jann Dalansky, a fourth-grade teacher at Martinsburg Elementary School. Central's 13-member team is comprised of: Seniors: Tyson Daughenbaugh and Bobby Lape. Juniors: Isabella Dalansky, Derek...
Elizabella Royer, a 9-year-old third-grader at Williamsburg Elementary School, won the North Central District Elks Hoop Shoot contest on Saturday, Feb. 1. The contest was held at Huntingdon High School. Every year, the Elks Organization holds the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Program. The program is a free-throw contest for youth ages 8 to 13. The program begins at the local Elks Lodge. Winning contestants advance through district, state, regional and national competitions. Bella Royer com...
