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The Rotary "Students of the Month" at Williamsburg High School have been announced for September through December. Chelsea Mathieu Chelsea Mathieu was September's "Student of the Month." She is the daughter of Darin and Rebecca Mathieu. Chelsea's school honors/accomplishments include National Honor Society, yearbook editor-in-chief and Buccaneer editor-in-chief. Her school activities include yearbook, the Buccaneer, track and field, volleyball, cheerleading, marching band, chorus, Spanish Club,...
Three state representative want to update the law that created the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), saying changes have not been made since the organization was formed in 1982. Rep. Curt Sonney, R-Erie, is proposing a bill that will give PASSHE’s Board of Governors and the Council of Trustees the authority to create, expand or close an institution or college. The bill also will require institutions to collaborate and share some services. PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said in his annual address earlier this month h...
In the news on any given day of the week, the flu seems to be the topic of discussion. What does all this mean and what can we as residents of the Cove do to protect ourselves and our love ones? I sought out the assistance of Beth Kephart, RN, who is the staff development coordinator at Homewood at Martinsburg and certified in Infection Control. Kephart said Homewood encourages employees, volunteers and residents to participate in the flu vaccine program each season. Flu vaccines are provided...
Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine has reminded Pennsylvanians that it is not too late to get a flu vaccine, and it is essential to take steps to prevent the spread of illness, such as frequently washing your hands, and staying home if you are sick. “We are continuing to see high flu numbers across the state, as well as a number of other serious illnesses,” Dr. Levine said. “In order to prevent disease, and the spread of disease in Pennsylvania, we want everyone to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. The best way to prote...
By Ashley Hicks AgChoice Loan Officer The perfect house is hard to find, especially if you are looking for a home in the country. You may find yourself looking at some older farmhouses lacking the modern touches or green features you want in a home, wondering if it is renovation worthy or would be better to start from scratch. Should you build or buy? That is the question, and the considerations below can help you answer it. How much homework can you handle? Building a home involves many more...
The Blair County D.U.I. Task Force has announced that it will be conducting one or more events this week. • Sobriety checkpoints are well lit and manned by uniformed officers. • Roving patrols utilize uniformed officers in marked police vehicles. Motorists are reminded to always be alert while in the vicinity of emergency personnel and vehicles. Remember Pennsylvania’s “Move Over Law.” Pennsylvania's “Move Over,” or “Steer Clear” law requires drivers to slow down or, when possible, to move at least one lane away when encountering an emergency v...
Above are some students in Sue Ann Morder's fourth-grade class at Martinsburg Elementary School. This was "wacky day" for MES in celebration of the 100th day of school, which was on Monday, Feb. 3. Students had "wacky" hair, hats, socks, or clothes inside out or backward....
The biggest topic of discussion at the Monday, Feb. 10, Spring Cove School District Committee of the Whole meeting ended up being one which was not even on the agenda. The Buildings and Grounds Committee, which was not scheduled to give a report, ended up with the board having a lengthy discussion on the paving costs for Central High School parking lot. A question from board members about bids on pavement work for the Central High School lot was answered by Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker stating that the district did not have results yet, but e...
Woodbury Borough Council was saddened by the news of the passing of Mayor David F. Chesney Sr. during its Feb. 3 meeting. Chesney passed away Monday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, at the age of 65. In other business, the council is still reviewing the borough’s sidewalk ordinance from 1910. A majority inspector is still needed for the borough. The judge of elections and the majority and minority inspectors work together to manage the polling place, keep track of the number of voters, and make sure that the returns are delivered to t...
Brumbaugh Family Photo There was an omission in a photograph of the Brumbaugh family published on Page A-3 of the Feb. 6, 2020, edition of the Herald and the o line edition. The Brumbaugh family is (from left): Mom Melissa, Heather, Thad and Tucker on the family farm. Dad Keith was at work and oldest daughter Faith was not present for the photo. The Herald apologizes for the error. NB School Board Incorrect information was reported in a story about the Northern Bedford Area School District on Page A-5 of the Feb. 6, 2020, edition of the...
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is steady this week at $2.719 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. With a six-cent decrease, Maryland ($2.32) saw the largest weekly decline in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. Virginia ($2.21), North Carolina ($2.24), New Jersey ($2.49) and West Virginia ($2.40) saw five-cent declines and rounded-out the largest decreases in the region on the week. Statewide, Pennsylvania’s average price for gasoline is $2.63 – three cents cheaper than this time last...
“When it’s time for souls to meet, there’s nothing on earth that can prevent them from meeting …” - J. Lichauco Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. For some it is just another day. But for hopeless romantics (myself included) it’s a day filled with love, romance, hearts and chocolate … or at least the idea of it all. Sometimes the start of love affairs includes Hallmark moments like fireworks, music, and Paris. For those of us not starring in a movie, love can just kind of happen. For me, I was working at a local hang-out when he walked in with...
Homewood at Martinsburg employees participated in National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in honor of American Heart month. On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors and neighborhoods to online communities, this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. Homewood at Martinsburg was...
Alana Norris of Martinsburg will be auditioning for "The Voice," a singing competition television series broadcast on NBC, on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Baltimore, Md. The 18 year old and her mother, Melissa Norris, will travel to Baltimore Friday evening to make it to the early morning open auditions. "I'm not sure if it will be just me or a whole group of people in that time slot," Norris said. Melissa posts videos to Facebook of her daughter singing which receive praise and positive feedback....
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar announced Feb. 11 that Pennsylvania voters can now apply online to vote by mail-in ballot for the April 28 primary. The deadline for county election offices to receive applications is 5 p.m. on April 21. “This is the first election in which Pennsylvania voters have the convenient option of voting by mail-in ballot, without having to provide a reason for choosing it,” Secretary Boockvar said. “We are making voting easier and more accessible for all eligible Pennsylvanians, including longer voter...
Are you curious about meat-quality characteristics and how to improve the meat produced by your sheep or goats? Would you like to learn more about how to add value to meat products produced by your farm? Find out more at the Sheep and Goat Meat Quality and Value-Added Products Workshop. The five-hour event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Penn State Extension office in Westmoreland County, 214 Donohoe Road, Greensburg. The workshop will include sessions on wholesale and retail cuts and factors that impact...
Central High School Rotary "Students of the Month" for January and February have been announced. Mason Baker Mason Baker, son of Brent and Betsy Baker, was named January's "Student of the Month." His school activities include golf, track and field, Ski Club and Math Club. His hobbies and interests include golf, hunting and skiing. Mason's honors and awards received include National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and FFA Chapter Degree. His favorite quote is from Bobby Jones: "Golf is the...
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...
Longtime Williamsburg School District employee Dorothy Koontz celebrated her 100th birthday with the congregation of the Salem United Church of Christ, Martinsburg, during the after-church monthly birthday luncheon. Koontz turned 100 on Feb. 2. The church also made a donation in her honor to the Williamsburg Community High School's Dorothy T. Koontz scholarship fund....
‘Tis the season for love. Happy Valentine’s Day from this Herald reporter to you and yours! Valentine’s Day and being in the mood for love has me thinking – Where does one meet a special Valentine? I decided to ask Williamsburg residents and here is what they had to say: Stacy Feathers: We talked through texting for awhile then met face-to-face at a Curve game. Thomas Brumbaugh: The first time, a fishing trip with her brother and her boyfriend at the time. They broke up, we started talking through Facebook Messenger and we fell deeply in...
Stiffler-McGraw engineer Brian Shura said at Feb. 4 Williamsburg Municipal Authority meeting that “it’s too late to redesign the project, and that “the line would not have sufficient flow or pressure to handle the church’s needs,” when a question arose earlier in the day surrounding the Williamsburg CMA Church. CMA Pastor Paul Campbell had contacted the Authority looking to attach onto the future Ridge Road water line and see if it would be a problem. Harry Mullins made the motion to accept the minutes from January’s meeting with Daryl Cole...
