Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Sorted by date Results 1 - 50 of 68
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) says that the start of the New Year is a good time for veterans to meet with an accredited professional to ensure they are receiving or maximizing the benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice. “Veterans deserve every benefit they are eligible for, but don’t think they qualify or don’t think about re-visiting their benefits to see if anything has changed that could work in their favor,” said Joel Mutschler, director, Bureau of Veterans Programs, Initiat...
Alleghenies Broadband, Inc. (ABI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving internet connectivity in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties. In recent months, ABI has been collaborating with local governments and internet service providers (ISPs) to expand reliable, high-speed internet to communities currently lacking service. ABI has developed a strategic plan which outlines a framework that categorizes current and future broadband efforts into three distinct tiers. Tier 1 efforts include...
Another snapshot from Herald Correspondent Judith Ott shows the snow across a Woodbury field. The ominous clouds suggest the snow isn't over. Temperatures continued to drop in the days after this photo was taken on Jan. 7....
With endless information available 24/7 on the internet and social media, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That certainly is true in the case of the spotted lanternfly. This destructive pest has bewildered and frustrated many people since it first appeared in North America in Berks County in 2014. It’s a new insect to the U.S., and like anything new, people are seeking any bit of information they can get. But some of that information isn’t accurate, noted Julie Urban, associate research professor of entomology in Penn State’s Colle...
We’re practicing healthy eating, at least for this month and at least in our house. I always think about how busy my sister and I are and how convenient it is to just order out instead of cooking. This week, I got two healthy eating recipes that are from the slow cooker, so even busy people can eat healthy, too. Lemon Butter Chicken and Potatoes Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs 2 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 6 Tbsp. butter, cubed 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup. Fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 lb. b...
Publisher’s Assistant Lugene Shelly and I had the pleasure of attending the Williamsburg Lions Club General Membership meeting on Jan. 10 to discuss the Morrisons Cove Herald. The club was very positive about the Herald’s Williamsburg correspondent’s performance. “Natalie Gorsuch is great about getting information in,” said Club President Jason Radmann. Radmann noted that he has spoken to other Lions Clubs that have issues with local newspapers and news stations reporting their club information. Radmann and the club are grateful that Natalie al...
A leak out on Ridge Road might have became a legal issue for the Williamsburg Municipal Authority, but Authority voted to accept payment. C&R Boring had installed pipe that was leaking, and the project cost $4265 to fix, with C&R knowing about leak. C&R were willing to pay $3,000 to cover costs. Instead of a legal battle, Authority voted to accept C&R’s payment to cover costs. David Myers made the motion with Chet Bingham seconding, motion passed. The Borough’s new truck tires are all-season and do not work well with winter conditions. The Bor...
There are more than four million boys and men in the United States named Willliam or Bill, and a new book introduces a lot of them. There are also twenty-seven Williamsburgs in the world. All but one of those are in the United States. Every one of them has a story; the most interesting ones, including the one nearby in Morrisons Cove, are found in the "Billtowns" chapter of this lively volume. "Bills! Bills! Bills!" by J.I. Miller is a collection of lighthearted essays and observations about...
"A lot of these trail town people are looking for a place to get a sandwich and a beer," Williamsburg Borough Council President Don Zimmerman said to Borough members and public during the Martin General public hearing prior to the Jan. 3 Borough meeting. Martin General Store wanted to transfer an eating place liquor license from Tyrone to Williamsburg. Attorney for Martin General Dave Pertile first presented case to the council members saying that they would have two separate areas in the store...
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY Everett – Alexandra Iseminger, Speech Pathology Audiology BOB JONES UNIVERSITY East Freedom – Elizabeth Fiess, Marine Science, Anthropology and Georgraphy COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY President’s List: Claysburg – Annelise Johnston, Business Dean’s List: Roaring Spring – Madison Smith, Marine Science; Mikaela Smith, Graphic Design EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Roaring Spring – Dylan Haley Claycomb PENN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Claysburg – Mackenzie Rose Clemens, Joseph D. Mauk, Justin Michael Mauk, Evan Charles Potter Duncansv...
The obituary for James Lyons also conflicts with the Herald article regarding parentage and age. It reads: "James Lyons, aged colored man and lifelong resident of the southern end of Morrisons Cove, died unexpectedly sometime Saturday night, April 10, 1943 or Sunday morning, his death being discovered by Charles Mock, a neighbor, who knew he had complained of not feeling well Saturday evening, and went to the home Sunday morning to see how he was. Mr. Lyons was employed all his life among the...
With the snow finally arriving across the region, PennDOT is reminding residents of guidelines for shoveling or plowing snow around state-owned roadways to help ensure safe travel through the season. Maintaining safe and passable roads is PennDOT’s top priority when dealing with winter weather. To help meet that need, PennDOT urges residents to not shovel snow onto state roads that have already been plowed. Snow should not be shoveled onto any roadway as this can increase the potential for crashes, and property owners can be held liable for a...
According to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, about 46 percent of all crashes involving bad weather take place during the winter. Winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every year. With inclement weather in the forecast, AAA East Central advises motorists to take precautions to avoid deadly crashes. “Preventative steps today can go a long way tomorrow,” says Terri Rae Anthony, safety advisor for AAA East Central. “Weather conditions t...
In the wake of last week's snow and ice storms, PennDOT reminds drivers what each tier of travel restriction means. Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) restrictions are issued in tiers based on the severity of the winter weather event. Speed restrictions and right-lane-only travel restrictions for the following may be implemented independently or in conjunction with any of the tiered restrictions and restrictions listed below: • All CMVs • All passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pick-up trucks, etc.) t...
Georgette May (Lehrsch) Logue, 95, of Curryville Rd., Martinsburg, passed away Jan. 5, 2022. She was born July 19, 1926, in Altoona; daughter of the late John and Ellen (Sweeny) Lehrsch. On June 1, 1951 in Bloomsburg, she was united in marriage to William Blair Logue; he preceded her in death Feb. 27, 2020. She is survived by a son, Brad W. Logue of Woodbury; daughter, Beth E. Rush of Everett; as well as seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Georgette...
Richard C. “Rick” Snyder, 74 of East Freedom, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. He was born Jan. 28, 1947, in East Freedom, son of the late Thomas Earl and Pauline (Fowkes) Snyder. He married Norma Freidenbloom Oct. 23, 1976, in East Freedom. He is survived by his wife, a son Corey Ebersole (Jen) of Bakers Summit; two daughters Danielle Snyder of Hollidaysburg and Hilary Winesickle (Jason) of Bedford, five grandchildren: Colton (Megan), Jostin and Cadin Ebe...
Gary Chester Bassler, also known as GB, Dad, and Pap, went to be with his Lord on December 30th, 2021, after fighting an uphill battle in warrior style. Although he felt that he had more time to spend here with all of us, he let us know “If the good Lord wants me, he is going to take me.” He dedicated his life to the Lord on April 17th, 1957, and always believed. He was born on July 6th, 1948, as a premature infant. His parents were told that he had a 1 in 10,000 chance of survival. Through the...
Rufus H. Detwiler, 97, of Woodbury, passed away Jan. 5, 2022, at the Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Home. He was born Oct. 25, 1924, in Saxton; son of the late Sherman H. and Wealthy M. (Harvey) Detwiler. On October 12, 1947, in Woodbury; he was united in marriage to Eloise (Clouse) Detwiler, who survives. He is survived by his wife, Eloise; son, Vaughn Detwiler (Barbara) of Saxton; son, Daryl Detwiler (Stephanie) of Hopewell; brother, Robert Detwiler; sister, Mava Cottle; as well as four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Rufus was...
Meredith Arlene Erb, 91, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Jan. 5, 2022. She was born Feb. 23, 1930; daughter of the late Jesse W. and Mae (Kagarise) Imler. Her husband, Chester Roy “Chet” Erb, preceded her in death Dec. 11, 2015; they were married Jan. 23, 1948. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Killian (Lou); son, George J. Erb (Rebecca); four grandchildren: Scott Killian, Keith Killian, Jonathan Erb, and Rachel Jones; as well as eight great-grandchildren who will remember her always as their beloved, “Nana”. Meredith was a loyal, lon...
Deloris M. “Dee” McConahy, 75, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. She was born July 16, 1946, in Texas Corner, Bedford County, daughter of the late George Ralph and Marie Elizabeth (Wallace) Imler. On July 26, 1969 she married Harold E. McConahy at the Diehl’s Crossroads Church of the Brethren, rural Martinsburg. She is survived by her beloved husband, Harold of 52 years; a daughter, Julie R. Osborne (David) of Lebanon; a son, Trevor E. McConahy of...
In response to an increasing demand for job-seeker and employer assistance, PA CareerLink Blair County has reopened the Duncansville affiliate site located at 536 3rd Ave, Duncansville, PA 16635. The site will be open Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This site is free to all job-seekers. Appointments are encouraged due to limited space. To sign up for an appointment at the Duncansville location, individuals should call (814) 317-5191. Walk-ins are welcome, but there could be a wait if appointments are scheduled ahead of them. PA...
Southern Cove Power Reunion board members met at 6 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2022. The treasurer report was read by Amy Mellott. The light show was a tremendous hit. Admissions, donations and horse/wagon rides totaled $4,044. Expenses for advertising, extension cords, cookies and hot chocolate were deducted, which left a profit of $1,948. Many individuals and businesses are going to participate next year. The dates will be Dec. 9 and 10 and Dec. 16 and 17, tentatively. Those who have Christmas items they would like to get rid of may donate to this...
Dairy farmers in the Northeast — facing a warming climate that exacerbates nutrient pollution but lengthens the growing season — can reduce the environmental impact of their operations and maximize revenues by double cropping and injecting manure into the soil, rather than broadcasting it. That’s the conclusion of a team of researchers, led by Penn State agroecologists, whose new study evaluated whole-farm production and the environmental and economic impacts of adopting these practices on a representative dairy farm in central Penns...
Thomas Neill Cream, a doctor from Canada, gained release from Joliet prison in the summer of 1891. Cream left the states to practice his trade in London, where no one knew him or of his dark and murderous past. Cream’s license earned him faith and trust that he most certainly did not deserve. “When a doctor goes wrong, he is the first of criminals,” according to Sherlock Holmes, well-known fictional detective who was just being introduced during the time Cream was practicing his skills. Cream ch...
No sooner had the sun set than a mass of white, like exploding clouds, rose over the evergreen trees. They weren’t clouds, of course, but stars, gas and space dust that collectively appear as translucent white to our eyes. Think 400 billion stars or so. Even though temperatures had fallen into the 20s, about 100 people, many of them families, made their way into the Night Sky Public Viewing Area, fashioned from the old unpaved runway. They sat in portable chairs cocooned in blankets or lay flat on the ground wrapped in sleeping bags. All had th...
Herald of Jan. 14, 1897 Jesse, six year old son of James Wineland, residing near Martinsburg, was injured by a sled that fell on the back of his head. He was nearly scalped and was in critical condition at the time of publication. The daughter of Austin B. Delozier, aged 4 years, of Duncansville came in contact in some way with a fire in the stove. She was consumed in flames and died a short time later. A bill was to be introduced in the legislature to prevent the wearing of high hats in theaters. The Republican primary of Martinsburg was to...
Herald of Jan. 13, 1972 Pa. Gov. Milton Shapp’s administration was calling for the reform of the Milk Marketing law to take away the power of the Milk Marketing Board to fix retail prices. The details were outlined in a letter that was mailed to local dairy farmers. Local farmers believed it would hurt the price of milk and put smaller dairies out of business while consumers believed it would lead to more competition and lower prices. A kidney dialysis machine purchased for the late George R. Rothwell of Roaring Spring RD was given to the A...
Herald of Jan. 13, 1922 Phillip Shelly Brown, 88, died in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 10, 1921. He was born on a farm near New Enterprise and was raised on the Abraham Shelly farm along Clover Creek after his father died. He moved to Davenport, Iowa in 1855 and studied law in the office of John W. Thompson, formerly of Hollidaysburg. Brown moved to Kansas City in 1858, arriving by steamboat. At his death he was the oldest member of the Kansas City Bar and the oldest member of the Presbyterian church there. The local Kansas City paper...
Herald of Jan. 16, 1997 Charles R. Stump was named Assistant Police Chief in Roaring Spring after a group of citizens and the mayor requested that Stump be given the assistant title even though the council’s personnel chair recommended that he be appointed as a full-time patrolman. A group of Freedom Township residents interested in the possibility of forming a separate township police department set up a meeting with the public at the Freedom Township Firehall. A Saxton man, Raphael A. Hiquet, 29, was killed in an accident on Rt. 36 along C...
Herald of Jan. 9, 1947 The State Highway Department authorized a survey for the curbing project on South Market and West Allegheny streets in Martinsburg. The survey was to be done in preparation for road work beginning in the spring. The streets were to be paved curb to curb when the work was completed. The Blair County Airport Commission and the Blair County Board of Commissioners heard from Earl Strunk of the Luria Engineering Corporation of New York about his ideas for a long range plan to improve airport services. Strunk thought the...
Herald of Jan. 12, 2012 The Martinsburg Police Department was investigating the theft of ground wire from approximately 65 borough utility poles. Police were alerted to the thefts when local businesses contacted the police department about an individual turning in large amounts of copper wire for cash. Sisters Debbie (Devlin) Zook of Martinsburg and Mary (Devlin) Lynch of New York City published their fourth novel, “The Wright Move, A Cayden Wright Adventure”. The book was the first in a new series. Adella Anne Kauf, daughter of Adam and Jen...
For weeks, my siblings and our families planned our annual holiday get together on Jan. 2 at my younger brother’s home. About a week before that, his wife was stricken with COVID. Soon after, two others in their family also got sick. As I type this, my sister-in-law is improving in the hospital. She went through a terrible ordeal in order to finally be admitted. Not only did our party plans fall apart, but we were given a new perspective and drawn into intense prayer. Around that same time, I v...
We were traveling recently and I lamented to my wife, “Prayer is the most powerful tool a Christian’s has. But I really wonder how many Christians actually pray.” There is so much Scripture to affirm prayer. Why don’t we avail ourselves more? In one place Jesus tells people to enter their prayer closets, shut the door, and pray to God. Perhaps we do not pray because we think we do not have the right words for prayer. When you are alone with God, you can pray in whatever words you want to. I’d...
Timothy Melbinger, part-time lecturer in music at Penn State Altoona, will offer a performance of his work Sunday, Jan. 23 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in downtown Altoona. The concert includes four new compositions by Melbinger, who will be playing the piano for the event. It features members of the Altoona Brass Collective, musicians on the organ and saxophone, and 2019 Penn State Altoona graduate Brandis Ajay with vocals. Melbinger will offer a brief lecture about the music. The event is free and open to the...
Recognized as one of the most active chapters in Pennsylvania, the Blair County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees donates monthly to various food banks, the Mountain Lion Backpack program, the Altoona Teen Center, the Rescue Mission, the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, the Red Cross, the Central PA Humane Society, and other local philanthropic groups. Anyone who has worked in a public school setting is invited to participate. The group meets the first Tuesday of each m...
Allegany College of Maryland recognized 159 graduates from seven states and the District of Columbia at the conclusion of the recent fall 2021 session. They earned a total of 169 associate degrees and certificates through the college’s in-person and online programs. Members of ACM’s 2021 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to state and place of residence. Unless noted otherwise, the awards refer to degrees. • Bedford – Cassidy Dawn Chalfont, Pharmacy Technician ; Hailey Friend, General Studies;...
6 TAYLOR TOWNSHIP MEETING DATES The Taylor Township Board of Supervisors will meet the first Monday of each month (unless advertise otherwise) in 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Township Building. January 3rd July 11th February 7th August 1st March 7th September 12th April 4th October 3rd May 2nd November 7th - 5:30 pm June 6th December 5th Reorganization meeting for 2023 - January 3, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. Auditors meeting for 2023 - January 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend any meeting of Taylor Township and...
The Central Lady Dragons faced two teams this week, Chestnut Ridge and Johnstown. While the Lady Dragons lost to the Chestnut Ridge Lady Lions 57-42 on Wednesday, they were victorious over the Johnstown Lady Trojans 55-30 on Friday. Kat Longenecker led the Lady Dragons against the Lady Trojans with 13 points. Leah Johnston had 11 points for the Lady Dragons as well. Central’s JV was victorious with a 31-25 victory. High scorer was Kaylee Keith with six points. The Lady Dragon’s Friday game left them with a win, however. Carly Dixon put up fiv...
The Central Boys Basketball team found victory in half their games this week. An 80-77 loss Wednesday night to the Chestnut Ridge Lions and a 51-40 victory over the Johnstown Trojans leave the Dragons with an 8-2 record. Tyrell Rolle led the Dragons against the Lions as the high scorer with 23 points. Eli Lingenfelter also put up 21 points for the Dragons. Seth Bean had 12 points, and Rylan Daugherty had 10 points, but the Dragons still fell to the Lions. Central's JV also lost to Chestnut...
The Rockets defeated the Bulldogs 62-38....
Teams scheduled for the Jan. 15, 2022, duals at Claysburg-Kimmel are as follows (no changes will be made from this point forward unless an unforeseen circumstance occurs): • Cambria Heights • Central • Claysburg-Kimmel • Conemaugh Township • Huntingdon • Meyersdale • Mo Valley • Northern Bedford • Penn Cambria • River Valley (Blairsville-Saltsburg) • Tussey Mt. • Waynesburg The duals are being held at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School with a start time of 9 a.m....
Claysburg-Kimmel Varsity Boys Basketball will play at Northern Cambria on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The start time is 5:15 p.m. The bus will depart at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, Claysburg-Kimmel Boys Junior High Basketball will play Fannett-Metal at C-K. Start time is 4:30 p.m. (no B game)....
Huntsman Bowling Center Morrisons Cove Memorial Park – Jan. 8, 2021 – Leader Board Men GAME Mike Burns 300 Adam Hetrick 279 Joe Over 267 SERIES Mike Burns 718 Adam Hetrick 702 Joe Over 692 Women GAME Liz Rhodes 265 Anita Bolinger 234 Michelle Watson 225 SERIES Liz Rhodes 616 Crystal Burns 610 Anita Bolinger 605 High Game Men Mike Burns 300 Adam Hetrick 246 Don Henry 242 Women Anita Bolinger 234 Liz Rhodes 225 Michelle Watson 215 High Series Men Adam Hetrick 699 Mike Burns 692 Don Henry 678 Women Anita Bolinger 605 Liz Rhodes 575 Nikki Sol...
The Central Wrestling squad took part in two matches this week against Chestnut Ridge and Penn Cambria, as well as attending the Bloody Run Duels at Everett Saturday. Central fell to Chestnut Ridge with a 65-9 score. Jaxon Mathews (138) won a 6-4 decision in his match, while Wyatt Holsinger (285) recorded a fall at 1:04. Central met a similar fate against Penn Cambria with a losing score of 58-18. Holsinger recorded a fall at 0:25, while Mathews recorded a fall at 3:24. The Dragon Wrestling Squad faced Juniata Valley in the first round at...
Over the years most of us have experienced having to change flat tires on our fishing and hunting trucks. I've changed a couple in the dark. Changing a flat tire is no big deal. Having it repaired later for a nominal fee is a minor inconvenience. This wasn't true of my Ranger's latest flat. The evening before I had to change the tire, the flat tire indicator on my dashboard lit up. The next morning I strolled out to the garage and found the flat. I couldn't change it in the bay where the Ranger...
The Lady Bulldogs overcame Fannett Metal on Jan. 10 on the home court. Rebekah Claar and Bailey Garver each got 20 points for Claysburg, tying for the high-scorer. Sarah Helsel contributed 15 points to Claysburg’s win. SCORE BY QUARTERS Fannett Metal 05 18 12 08 – 50 Claysburg 16 10 25 12 – 63 3-POINT GOALS Fannett Metal: 3 (Hockenberry 3) Claysburg: 11, (Claar 3, Garver 6, Poullos 2) Record: Claysburg (6-5)...
Northern Bedford defeated Claysburg-Kimmel 36-21....
The notion that “timing is everything” is applicable in many situations, perhaps none more so than on a couple’s wedding day. Many couples spend months, if not years, planning their weddings in the hopes that all that hard work will ultimately result in a day they will cherish forever. The sheer volume of things to do on a wedding day can make couples feel overwhelmed. Those feelings can be overcome by emphasizing timing on the day of the wedding. Wedding day timelines will differ depending on variables that are unique to each couple’s wedding...
Wedding planning involves many movable pieces that ultimately need to come together on the big day. Planning is typically a months-long process, and adhering to certain monthly benchmarks can help couples stay the course. Brides magazine offers that the perfect engagement period is 12 to 14 months, which affords ample time to get organized and work with vendors. With that in mind, here’s a 12-month timeline for couples getting ready to say “I do.” 12 months out At the start of the planning process, establish your budget, hire a wedding plann...
Weddings are among the most complex events many people will ever plan. Couples often try to go the extra mile in an effort to make the day memorable for themselves and their guests. That pressure can make a wedding day feel a little frenzied. Thankfully, there are various ways to ensure the vibe of the big day is happy and not hectic. Hire a wedding planner/coordinator Leaving the nitty gritty to a professional wedding planner takes a lot of pressure off of couples. The renowned wedding...
