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A Martinsburg woman died from injuries suffered in a trailer fire on Sunday evening, Dec. 29. Fire crews were called to 214 N. 3rd Alley in Martinsburg after Blair County 9-1-1 received a call from a woman inside at around 9:45 p.m., who told the dispatcher that the trailer was filling up with smoke and that she couldn't get out. Firefighters arrived on scene and pulled the woman, Jane E. Weaver, 75, and her dog from the structure. Blair County Coroner Patricia Ross said Weaver died of smoke...
More than 11 million children, about one out of every seven living in the United States, lives with hunger. Often, a school lunch may be the only meal such a child receives on any given day, which can lead to another problem – not being able to pay for lunch. That then leads to an increasing lunch account that places an even greater burden on their already financially strapped parents. During the first half of this school year, Claysburg-Kimmel had approximately 100 students delinquent on t...
– Editor’s Note – This feature is a continuation of the Herald’s review of news and community events during 2019. This article covers July through December 2019. A review of the events of January through June was published in the Dec. 26, 2019, edition of the Herald. The Herald owners and staff wish all subscribers, readers and advertisers a happy and prosperous new year. JULY Cove area waste treatment plants have been seeing an increase in foreign objects being flushed into the sewage systems. Items such as rags, toys, needles and other o...
By RICK BOSTON Staff Writer The holidays can be a stressful time for families who are struggling. The year-round stress of paying bills and having enough food is compounded by the worry of providing their children with presents under the tree at Christmas time. An East Freedom couple who already works to provide heat for needy families through a wood ministry, saw the struggle many families face during the holidays and decided to do something about it by providing food and gifts for Christmas...
4 January Organizational & Regular Township Meeting Notice The Board of Supervisors of Woodbury Township, Bedford County, will hold the January Regular Township and Organizational meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 7 p.m., in the township meeting room located at the Woodbury Area Community Center Annex Building. The Board of Auditors of Woodbury Township, Bedford County, will hold their January Organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the same location. Woodbury Township Denise L. Ott, Secretary Meeting Notice Catharine... Full story
By SHERYL HART Williamsburg Area Public Library Did you know the library has a large selection of paperbacks of many genres? Sometimes there are occasions when we all need reading material for vacations, doctor's appointments, dining alone, etc. This is when a paperback fills the bill. Sometimes we look through the stacks of the library and can't find the title or the author we are in the mood to read. Check out the paperback section. Just maybe what is needed is in that section. This paperback...
A new year means making resolutions, those weak promises you make to yourself that you have no intention of keeping. You're probably not going to exercise more, or lose the weight, or watch less TV, or spend more time with family, etc. I hate to burst your well-intentioned bubble, but if you didn't make all the lifestyle changes you had on your list last year, you're not about to fulfil those wishes this time around. But go ahead anyway. There's no harm in making an effort toward...
To the Editor: I held my tongue throughout the month of December as comments filled TV, the internet and newspapers claiming that Mary, Joseph and Jesus were refugees, comparing them to the Syrian crisis and the influx of illegals crossing our borders daily. Sorry, just can't hold it any longer. The Holy family was not fleeing a civil war. They were returning home for a government-mandated census. (Luke 2: 1- 7) Mary and Joseph were not turned away from inns because they were refugees. There were simply no more rooms available in Bethlehem as i...
Herald of Dec. 27, 1894 Snow and sleet began to fall before daybreak on Christmas and continued into the day, allaying the fears of those who believe the old saying that “A green Christmas makes a full graveyard.” The first major snow of the winter came the day after Christmas. Beginning in the afternoon, it continued through the night and reached a depth of 15 inches by the next morning. Electric lights were being installed in Williamsburg. The Bedford County Commissioners decided to build a new jail. Thirty-five turkeys were stolen from the...
Herald of Dec. 30, 1969 The closing of the decade of the 60s was marked with some very significant news events on the local scene as well as by the moon landings and other major events at the world and national level. Top among the local news stories was the completion and opening of the new Spring Cove Junior High School. The dedication of the $3 million structure will be held Jan. 30, but it has been in use since September, replacing the old Morrison Cove Junior High, which has been closed, and the Roaring Spring Junior High, which has been...
Herald of Jan.2, 1920 We’ve shivered through the coal shortage, braved the bitterness of the sugar shortage and endured divers and sundry minor and major shortages, but thank God this New Year season, there is no shortage of Good Will, Good Cheer, and Good Business – may you enjoy a full measure of all three. All have had a Merry Christmas, we know. Now for a Happy New Year, we live in a glad anticipation. Work is resumed on College Heights with a splendid attendance. We are glad that we are able to give to such reports. Our student body sur...
Herald of Dec. 29, 1994 Weather and fires dominated the news reported in the Herald during the past year. The weather stories focused on heavy snows and bitter cold that forced school cancellations. The fires included the late July arson at a Smith Transport warehouse that caused more than $1 million damage. The same week the Cove Buggy Shop at Curryville burned to the ground, causing nearly a quarter-million-dollar loss. On top of these there were two major dairy barn fires during the year. Other top news included revived activity on two...
Herald of Jan. 4, 1945 The army helicopter which had been storm-bound in Martinsburg since last Friday afternoon got away Wednesday afternoon, about the first nice day of the week. Hundreds of people of the community obtained an excellent view of the strange aircraft as it flew around low and maneuvered a short distance above the housetops. Lieutenant William Blair, the pilot, at times made the ship seem to stand still in the air. Lieutenant Blair sought refuge last Friday from the storm by landing the ship at the local airport. Pvt. John...
Herald of Dec. 30 2009 The first woman elected to public office in Blair County will “go out singing” from her position after 32 years. Jeanne Bolger of Martinsburg is retiring as Blair County jury commissioner. Her last official day is Jan.4. At ceremonies at the Blair County Courthouse, Mrs. Bolger, also a local entertainer, will sing two selections. Mrs. Bolger, 81, who is among the longest-serving elected officials in Blair County, also is the first person from the Cove to be elected to county public office. A member of the Pen...
ADAMS, Floyd D., 91, East Freedom DETERS, Susan C., 73, Williamsburg DIVELY, Penny J., 60, New Enterprise EDMUNDSON, Doris M. (Miller), 91, Hollidaysburg KAGARISE, Glenn F., 90, Williamsburg MCDONALD, Sonja Eileen, 65, Imler... Full story
Floyd D. Adams, 91, of East Freedom, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 26, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. memorial service today, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring. Inurnment with military honors provided by the Blair County Veterans Honor Guard will be made in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Floyd was born Nov. 4, 1928, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late...
Susan Carol Deters, 73, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 27, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. A funeral was held Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at the John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Williamsburg. Pastor Tiffany E. Marvich officiated. Private interment was held at Carson Valley Cemetery, rural Duncansville. Sue was born Nov. 16, 1946, in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel C. and Bernadette S. (Henry) Knee. She married C. Daniel Deters Nov. 18, 1967, at South Altoona Baptist Church (now Faith Baptist Church). He...
Penny J. Dively, 60, of New Enterprise, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral Saturday, Jan. 4, at New Enterprise Church of the Brethren. Pastor Paul Snyder will officiate. Interment will be in Holsinger Cemetery. Penny was born June 3, 1959, in Everett, daughter of the late Emory “Pete” Howsare and Joyce (Grimes) Tenley. She was united in marriage to Blair Dively Oct. 8, 1977, at the Snake Spring Valley Church o...
Doris M. (Miller) Edmundson, 91, of Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, Dec. 27, 2019, at The Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg, following an extended illness. A funeral was held Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at the Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church. Pastor Sean McGill officiated. Interment was made in Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. Doris was born Nov. 4, 1928, in Brooks Mills, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Steinbiser) Greenleaf. She was twice married, first to John F....
Glenn F. Kagarise, 90, of Williamsburg, passed into Heaven Friday afternoon, Dec. 27, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg. A funeral was held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at the John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Williamsburg. Glenn’s three sons – Glenn F. II, Rowdy C. and Robby J. – officiated. Interment with military honors was held at Shellytown-Fairview Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Glenn was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Williamsburg, son of the late Norris Arthur and Thessa Edgell (Norris) Kagarise. He married Betty J. McCon...
On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, Sonja Eileen McDonald, 65, of Green Slopes Road, Imler, was surrounded by her loving family as she moved on to be with her loved ones and her God in Heaven. She was born June 24, 1954, in Bedford, daughter of the late Curtis and Geraldine (Mock) Feathers. She was the eldest of six children. She married the love of her life, Galen L. McDonald, on Aug. 29, 1970. In August they would have been married for 50 years. She was busy planning a 50th anniversary pig roast...
Officers of the Blair DUI Task Force will make their presence known through check points, roving patrol, cops in shops and mobile awareness in their effort to make area roadways as safe as possible. The DUI Task Force advises to avoid drunk driving altogether by using a designated, sober driver, call a taxi or Uber or call a sober friend or family member. If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact 911, and if you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other a...
The Martinsburg Area Community Fund has received $41,833 through Dec. 28. The amount received is $1,167 short of the goal of $43,000. The fund will support the following agencies: Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg Supervised Recreation, Martinsburg Community Library, Spring Cove Youth Baseball League, Southern Alleghenies American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of Western Pa., Laurel Highlands Boy Scout Troop 358, Martinsburg Salvation Army, Home Nursing Agency (Healing Patch), Family Services Inc., Hershberger Memorial Pool Learn to Swim, Big...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls' basketball team placed second at the Claysburg C&S Family Markets Holiday Tournament held Dec. 27-28. The Lady Bulldogs won the opener against Chestnut Ridge, 61-28. In the championship game, the Lady Bulldogs lost to Bedford, 39-31. More information will appear in the Jan. 9 edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald....
Winter is here, and no one is talking about global warming now. In fact, all but the most dedicated of outdoors people are shacked up in their homes, often huddled near wood burners in order to stave off winter's chill. I know that I spend a lot of time close to my fireplace insert, reading whatever novel I have been able to come up with at the library or at a not-too-distant bookstore. I also spend a lot of my winter time ensconced in my fly-tying room, whipping up replacement flies for the...
Pennsylvania’s state bird, the ruffed grouse, has suffered dramatic population losses due to the statewide scarcity of young forests and large-scale West Nile virus die-offs. To offset those losses, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has created a tool to identify prime grouse recovery areas. “The Game Commission recognizes that all conservation partners must work smarter, not just harder, to restore the King of Thunder,” said Lisa Williams, the agency grouse biologist who identified West Nile’s role in Pennsylvania’s grouse-population collapse....
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School boys' basketball team placed third at the Claysburg C&S Family Markets Holiday Tournament held Dec. 27-28. The Bulldogs lost the opener to Chestnut Ridge, 66-44. In the consolation game, the Bulldogs defeated Forbes Road, 56-37. More information will appear in the Jan. 9 edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald....
The Central Dragon boys’ basketball team recently split a pair of Mountain League games on the road, giving them a 5-1 record overall and 3-1 in the league. On Dec. 18, the team traveled to Bellefonte and returned with a solid 55-47 victory. The Dragons led 11-5 after one quarter and 26-15 at halftime. After the break, the Red Raiders (1-3) outscored the Dragons 32-29 but couldn’t overcome their deficit. Devon Boyles scored a team-high 18 points followed by Braden Kitt’s 16. Lleyton Kling added nine points and Jacob Eberlin chipped in seven...
The Central High School wrestling team saw its record slip to 1-2 on the season with a 54-22 home loss to Bald Eagle Area on Dec. 13. The Dragons had four wrestlers with victories including Mason Daniels (138), who pinned his man in 3:07. Ethan Eicher (182) had an 8-0 decision victory while both Sam Eger (220) and Alex Bowman (126) were winners by forfeit. “BEA has a strong team overall,” Central coach Dave Marko said. “They recorded a number of falls and both teams had a pair of forfeits. We have some young wrestlers who will continue to im...
The U.S. Census Bureau on Dec. 23 released its annual installment of new demographic and socio-economic data for every community in United States. The data is referred to as the 2014-2018 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These estimates provide data for all Pennsylvania counties, municipalities, and other geographic areas regardless of population size. The newest estimates can be compared with other non-overlapping releases (e.g., the 2009-2013 ACS Five-Year Estimates) to show...
Rolling wheels were a significant part of my Sunday. In accordance to impromptu plans I was a passenger in the van that traveled (rolled with wheels) to Lancaster County. From the turnpike exit in Denver, in the middle of sprawling warehouses and multi-lane highways sat a quaint little church which was our destination. For my brother-in-law, Muddy Creek used to be home, used to be the church he attended with his parents and all his siblings. Although his parents, Ben and Anna Martin, are long go...
The Altoona Area Lyme Disease Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the St. Rose of Lima social hall, 5519 Sixth Ave., Altoona. Permethrin treated socks, which have tick repellent protection lasting up to 70 washings, tick removers and cedar oil repellant spray will be available. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome. The support group is the Altoona Region of the PA Lyme Resource Network, www.palyme.org. For more information, contact Amber Altiero, RN, at (814) 934-7403....
The ball has dropped in New York. The confetti is cleaned up. Folks who drank too much are finally feeling better. Most unwanted Christmas gifts have been returned. Very few Christmas trees or light displays remain up. The credit card bills are in the mail. Children around the world have gone back to crying and pouting and are not being good for goodness sake. Why? I'm telling you why. Except for the Greek Orthodox, the holidays are over. The long, dark, bleak mid-winter January days are upon...
Scriptures to Read: Romans 5:8 Romans 6:23 Isaiah 7:14 St. John 1:1-5 & 12 St. Matthew 7:28-29 Daniel 3:20-25 Revelation 5:11-13 "Why do you suppose adults don't play with 'Jack-In-The-Boxes'"? The answer is obvious: grown-ups know exactly what will happen when the handle is turned! Now stop for a moment and consider if you know anyone approaching their relationship with God in that same manner. They read the Bible, attend Church and pray, expecting their "God-In-The-Box" to do exactly the...
Flowers are popular come Valentine's Day, as various blooms can signify love and affection. Roses are one of the most popular flowers to gift on Valentine's Day, and according to Bankrate, men and women can expect to spend $41.66 on a dozen roses. Some gift-givers may want to deviate from the standard bouquet of roses and offer flowers that are more in tune with their recipients' preferences. Flowers have long been used to convey certain feelings in many cultures. Folklore, poetry and...
Morrisons Cove Memorial Park has been selected for the 2019 Best of Martinsburg Award in the Travel & Leisure category by the Martinsburg Award Program. Each year, the Martinsburg Award Program identifies companies that it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These companies help make the Martinsburg area a great place to live, work and play. Various...
The most ambitious time of year is upon us: the time to set New Year's resolutions. All the parties have been hosted, the marshmallows have been toasted and you've binged on your new favorite TV show the entire month of December. Now you're asking yourself, "What do I want to accomplish this year?" A New Year's resolution is, for all intents and purposes, a good thing. Now consider this twist on the standard resolution format: opt for a few, small, lifestyle wins rather than mounting an all-out...
The new year is the perfect time to hit the reset button and get a fresh start. Here are six resolution ideas, plus tools and strategies for accomplishing each: • Read More: Want to read more but never seem to have an opportunity to curl up with a good book? Downloading audiobooks and listening to them during commutes and workouts can be the perfect way to "read" when you don't have dedicated time in your day. • Get Fit: Working out more is one of the most common New Year's resolutions people...
Denise Grubb of Martinsburg holds a copy of the Herald in Iceland on a rainy, windy day in October at the Jökulsárlón Lagoon (or Glacier's-River-Lagoon). Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon, bordering Vatnajókull National Park in southeastern Iceland. Its still, blue waters are dotted with icebergs from the surrounding Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier. The icebergs in Jökulsárlón are composed of ice that is more than 1,000 years old. The icebergs that break away from the glacier and fall into the lagoon,...
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania was two cents cheaper the week of Dec. 23 at $2.816 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Motorists across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states are seeing slight increases at the start of the holiday week: Maryland (+2 cents), New Jersey (+2 cents), Virginia (+2 cents), Delaware (+2 cents), West Virginia (+2 cents), New York (+1 cent). Increases are likely due to the substantial amount of holiday motorists who traveled during the holiday week. In the region, P...
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Gov. Tom Wolf on Dec. 16 outlined a new legal opinion from the Attorney General’s Office addressing the classification of “80 percent receivers,” which are most commonly used to make unserialized “ghost guns.” The opinion clarifies that, under the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act, these receivers are properly classified as firearms in Pennsylvania. This opinion, in accordance with the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, was issued to tackle the growing use of untraceable “ghost guns” and to further assist law en...
Rose Eckert and Dick Altmanshofer, both of Hollidaysburg, view a 1957 Bentley Mark VI on Saturday, Dec. 28, at an Altoona "garage" owed by Lenny Fiore Jr. Fiore has dozens of antique cars, mostly British, which are restored at his facility. The garage is only opened one day each year for friends and family to tour.... Full story
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law on Dec. 27 a bill containing two legislative initiatives sponsored by state Sen. Judy Ward (R-Hollidaysburg) aimed at enhancing fundraising opportunities for local organizations whose missions are to help individuals with cancer and disabilities and their families. Presently, many non-profits and community-based organizations qualify to make application with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) for a wine and spirits auction permit or a special occasion permit for special events as a means to...
When it comes to healthiness, Pennsylvania finds itself in the middle of the pack and essentially representative of some of the trends happening across the country. That’s the key finding from America’s Health Rankings, a report released this month by the United Health Foundation that assesses public health on both a nationwide and a state-by-state basis. The Keystone State finds itself in almost the exact same spot it was nearly 30 years ago. Its No. 28 ranking among the 50 states for 2019 is two spots down from where it ranked in the ini...
Farming is big business in Pennsylvania – it accounts for 18 percent of the state’s economic output. Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a flurry of agriculture-related bills in 2019, including a comprehensive farm bill in 2019 first introduced by Gov. Tom Wolf in August 2018. The bill signed by Wolf in July was the “most comprehensive package of legislation ever made in agriculture” according to Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. Agriculture officials began implementing parts of the bill just a few days after it was signed. Grant applica...
The Bedford County Historical Society is seeking nominations for “Historian of the Year” for 2019. The nominee will be honored at the annual banquet on Saturday, April 25 2020, held at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob Criteria: any resident, group, citizen of Bedford County or member of the Historical Society of Bedford County. Qualifications: involved in the past year (2019) with the history of Bedford County through research, restoration, writing, collection, preservation, etc. This may be a cumulative work over a period of years, but it needs...
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is five cents higher this week at $2.863 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Gas prices are as much as six cents more expensive for motorists across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states compared to last Monday, except in Vermont and Massachusetts. Pennsylvania ($2.79) ranks among the top 10 most expensive state averages in the country. In the region, motorists can find gas as cheap as $2.35 in Virginia and $2.40 in Delaware. Regional gasoline stocks d...
This year for Williamsburg was one with a lot of events that the community would like to forget. Two of the top stories coming out of Williamsburg for this year were the closing of the pharmacy and the end of the Williamsburg ambulance service. In early November, it was announced that Dick's Pharmacy, which had a long-standing relationship with the community as Williamsburg's only pharmacy, would close all of its locations, not just the one in Williamsburg. For many, the question arose – what a...
Here’s to getting healthy and staying happy in 2020. This month’s recipes are all about being healthy while still being quick, easy and tasty for Williamsburg’s busy families. Crockpot Chicken Chili Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 - 20 oz. jar salsa 1 onion diced 1 large green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 Tbsp. garlic Olive oil 1 envelope chili seasoning 1 - 28 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 – 4oz. can mild green chiles 1 can sliced black olives 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 - 14 oz....
By DAVE FIDLIN The Center Square Pennsylvanians are more likely to help their neighbors, stick with a volunteer activity and donate compared to most other areas of the country, according to a recent study. Researchers with personal finance website WalletHub recently combed through various data for the study, “2019’s Most Charitable States.” Pennsylvania ranked sixth of the 50 states. According to the report, 43.61 percent of Pennsylvanians engage in fundraising or sell items to raise money for a specific cause. The statistic landed the state...
