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My wife and son were with me in the car and I was somewhat distraught, to say the least. We were on our way home from visiting my dad in a Johnstown hospital and the outlook for him was not good. I pulled into a local Sheetz store on Route 56 in the East Hills section of the city to purchase some gas and waited patiently in line, but I allowed enough room for the driver of the car in front of me to maneuver and pull out when he was finished pumping. I was facing him, but I needed to use that...
To the Editor: Residents of North Woodbury Township: Over the next several weeks there will be petitions circulating in your township to place the following question on the May Primary Election Ballot, “Do you favor the granting of liquor licenses to an airport authority for the sale of liquor in the township of North Woodbury?” We would like to explain in more detail the meaning and detail of this proposal. • There is a provision in the Pennsylvania Liquor Code that allows for the issuance of a liquor license to an Airport Authority only, W...
Do you know how often you use the services and programs provided by your county government? When you go to the courthouse for jury duty or to get a marriage license, it’s obvious that you are interacting with your county. But it’s not so obvious when you call 9-1-1. Or when you go to vote. Or when you drive over one of the 4,000 bridges owned by Pennsylvania’s counties. Or how about when you call ChildLine to report a case of suspected child abuse? It’s the county that’s responsible for investigating. The truth is, unless you have a reason to u...
On Monday, Feb. 11, Gov. Tom Wolf announced $9.6 million in PAsmart Advancing Computer Science and STEM Education Grants will be distributed to 23 entities across Pennsylvania to expand Computer Science/STEM education. The Spring Cove School District was among the recipients, securing the maximum award of $500,000. Spring Cove’s PAsmart initiative – entitled the PAsmart Rural Community Advancement Partnership – will provide training and resources to expand K-12 Computer Science and STEM education through engaging, innovative Project Lead the W...
Area borough and municipalities spent much of the day on Tuesday, Feb. 12, removing snow and ice from area roadways. Above, borough employees in Martinsburg remove the snow and ice along North Market Street. The crews cleared the streets near and around the square in town. According to accuweather.com, the Morrisons Cove area received a total of 6.7 inches of snow that fell on Monday and Tuesday. A mixture of sleet and freezing rain fell in the area on Tuesday. The total amount of precipitation...
HIDDEN FIGURES (Jr. Non-Fiction adaptation) By Margot Lee Shetterly Illustrated by Laura Freeman In 2016 Margot Lee Shetterly wrote "Hidden Figures," the story of four African-American women who shattered both the color and gender barriers to be at the forefront of both air power in World War II and then the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s. Now Margot Shetterly has adapted that story to reach a younger audience. "Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden were good...
The Freedom Township Supervisors held a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 5, to hear a request from Sheetz, Inc. to approve the inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license from Altoona to the McKee Sheetz. A public hearing was required in order to give township residents an opportunity to ask questions or voice concerns; however, no opposition was presented. The state liquor code permits the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to approve the transfer of any liquor license within Blair...
Three area women, all under the age of 20, are behind bars after police said they stole $60,000 in cash from a Greenfeld Township home in September. Sarah J. Kramer, 19, of Martinsburg, and Kilee N. Frye and Kailey E. Page, both 19, and of Duncansville, were arrested on Jan. 29 after an investigation by Greenfield Township police into the missing money led them to the three women. According to police reports, sometime during the night of Sept. 21 into Sept. 22, $60,000 kept in a large manila...
Heather D. (Hileman) Stewart, 44, of Williamsburg RR, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday evening, Feb. 6, 2019, at Magee-Women's Hospital of Pittsburgh, following a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral was held on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Fairview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg RR. Brother Thomas Hanks and Pastor Eric Fether officiated. Heather was born on Dec. 22, 1974, in Altoona, daughter of Phillip E. Hileman of Williamsburg RR and Louisa "Dolly" (Kinney) Hileman of...
Mrs. Kay E. (Suckling) (Burke) Wright, 87, of Martinsburg, died on Friday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2019, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. At the request of the deceased there will be no viewing, but friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring, where a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Inurnment will be made in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Kay was born on Dec. 1, 1931, in...
Paul G. Lane, 49, of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 9, 2019, at UPMC Altoona, after a lengthy illness. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Fairview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg RR. Brother Thomas Hanks and Pastor Kenneth Downs officiated. Private interment was held at Shellytown-Fairview Cemetery, Williamsburg RR. Paul was born on Jan. 3, 1970, in Roaring Spring, son of Rodney P. Lane and the late Alice M. (Leonard) Lane. Surviving are his father of...
Robert F. "Drakie" Drake, 80, of Fredericksburg, Martinsburg RR, passed away on Sunday morning, Feb. 10, 2019, at his home. Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral today, Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Bice Memorial Chapel at Homewood. The Rev. Jerry McCuller Jr. and Pastor James W. Snyder will officiate. Private interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Bob was born on April 24, 1938, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Malcolm F. and Marie L. (Cogan) Drake. He...
Miriam L. Hoover, 91, formerly of East Freedom, passed away late Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. A funeral was held on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren. Pastor Chris Garretson and Chaplain Linda Banaszak officiated. Private interment was held at Alto-Reste Park Cemetery, Altoona. Miriam was born on March 8, 1927, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Cladius A. and Sara (Guyer) Hershberger. She married George Dean Hoover on Oct. 24, 1953, at Martinsburg Memorial Church of the...
James Martin Raymond “Henry” Settle, 60, of Conway, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Conway. A memorial service will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Mckee playground building on Devecchis Street, East Freedom. James “Henry” was born in Altoona to James and Joanne (Adams) Settle on March 16, 1958. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Joanne (Adams) Settle. James is survived by his children: Justin Settle of Weirton, West Virginia; Liz (Settle) Waite and spouse Brad Waite of Altoona...
The Morrisons Cove area will be well-represented in the upcoming District 6 high school basketball playoffs. Each of the boys' and girls' teams from Central, Claysburg-Kimmel and Williamsburg high schools have qualified for the postseason, which is scheduled to get underway next week. Class 1A Both teams from Williamsburg have earned the sixth seed in their respective fields. The Lady Pirates will play at third-seeded Purchase Line at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18. The winner will play at St....
Several Greenfield Township residents attended the supervisor’s regular monthly meeting on Feb. 5 to express displeasure over damage to mailboxes that occurred from a township plow truck during a recent weather event. One of the residents said that nine mailboxes had been damaged on Evergreen Street. She encouraged plow drivers to slow down and be careful so that the situation does not happen again, but noted that this was the first time she experienced a problem in 38 years. Overall, “I think the township people do a good job,” she said....
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced the Mid State Trail has been named Pennsylvania’s 2019 Trail of the Year. “Showcasing some of our state’s most scenic areas, and offering hikers everything from gentle rail-trail travel to rigorous rocky climbs, the Mid State Trail captures the essence of Pennsylvania’s abundant trail system,” Dunn said. “Known to so many, the Mid State truly is most deserving of this honor.” The Mid State Trail is Pennsylvania’s longest trail. Its 327 miles trave...
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has accused healthcare provider UPMC of violating its obligations to patients as a charity organization and is suing to force the nonprofit to come to an agreement with rival Highmark. Highmark, traditionally a health insurance company, found itself at odds with UPMC several years ago after it purchased a hospital group, turning the two nonprofits into competitors. After the medical groups began to turn away patients using one another’s health insurance, the administration of former Republican Gov. T...
The Pa. Department of Revenue on Feb. 6 issued a reminder to taxpayers to watch for scams that are used by criminals to steal money and personal financial information. One scam involves phony “Final Demand For Payment” notices mailed to taxpayers. The notices from the “Tax Processing Center” threaten the seizure of property if the recipient fails to make immediate payment to the “State of Pennsylvania.” The notices provide an 800-number to call to “avoid enforcement.” This is a classic scam that uses pressure tactics and fear to motivate the...
Martinsburg Borough Council is looking to establish a Police Civil Service Commission to hire a third full-time police officer. During the Feb. 4 meeting, councilmembers approved having representatives from the Beard Legal Group, Altoona, at the March 4 meeting to discuss setting up a Police Civil Service Commission and what the commission will be responsible for. “I have asked council for a third full-time officer for years,” Martinsburg Chief of Police Kerry L. Hoover said. “This is the closest we have ever been to making that step. I feel...
Woodbury Borough Council held its monthly meeting on Feb. 4. Mayor Dave Chesney brought up discussion on the sidewalk ordinance that is dated back to 1914. Council will review data and possibly update the ordinance to include keeping sidewalks clear. Discussion continued to try and resolve the Kaufman House issue. The council agrees it is now a safety hazard and it will continue to work and discuss how this issue can be resolved. The house, which is vacant and needs a lot of work, has not been...
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania is currently sponsoring research, Broadband Availability and Access in Rural Pennsylvania, to analyze and assess broadband availability in Pennsylvania, and is asking Pennsylvania residents to participate in the research by taking the broadband speed test at http://broadbandtest.us. The test results will help Pennsylvania State University researchers, led by Professor Sascha Meinrath, to measure actual internet speeds. The test will also provide participants...
Widespread adoption by dairy farmers of injecting manure into the soil instead of spreading it on the surface could be crucial to restoring Chesapeake Bay water quality, according to researchers who compared phosphorus runoff from fields treated by both methods. However, they predict it will be difficult to persuade farmers to change practices. In a four-year study, overland and subsurface flows from 12 hydrologically isolated research plots at Penn State's Russell E. Larson Agricultural Researc...
Three Central High School seniors signed their letters of intent on Thursday, Feb. 7, to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. In the top photo, Dylan Claycomb will play softball at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She is with her parents, Dave and Pam Claycomb. Dylan, plans to major in special education, can pitch and play second base. Shannon Detwiler (bottom photo) will play softball at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport. Tammy and Thomas...
The Central Dragons expected a tough week last week and that’s exactly what they got. After surviving in overtime against Bellwood-Antis, the Dragons won a pair of Mountain League games to improve their seasonal record to an impressive 16-4. CHS 43-B-A 39 Homestanding Bellwood-Antis entered Monday’s (Feb. 4) game on a nine-game winning streak and gave the Dragons all they could handle. The Blue Devils led 14-12 after one quarter but trailed 21-18 at halftime. Noah Muthler and Hunter Klotz each scored eight first-half points for CHS. The low...
A little more than a week ago, the big news for Cove-area sportsmen was that a scheduled cull of deer was staved off with the help of newly elected State Rep. Jim Gregory. Area sportsmen had applied significant pressure to stop this slaughter of deer by sharpshooters hired by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) in the guise of trying to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). This plan was based on what has been done in Illinois and Wisconsin, where sharpshooters were brought in to...
The Central Lady Dragon Basketball team raised its record to 9-11 as it won two of its three home games last week. The Lady Dragons defeated Johnstown in a non-league game while splitting a pair of Mountain Conference games. CHS 46, Johnstown 41 It took an extra four minutes of play for the Lady Dragons to defeat Johnstown 46-41. Central led 11-10 after one quarter but trailed 25-24 at intermission. The Dragons took a two-point advantage into the final frame, but the visitors tied the score after four quarters. A 9-4 edge in overtime sealed...
Northern Bedford fell to 3-15 overall as a result of a 54-46 home loss to Southern Huntingdon on Feb. 4 The Lady Panthers held a 16-12 lead after one period, but a poor second quarter proved to be the difference. SH took a 27-24 lead at the half and increased that lead as the game moved forward. Down as many as 10 points, the Lady Panthers did fight back to within five early in the fourth but could not finish the comeback effort. Ariel Reed (13 points) and Maddie Cottle (12) paced the Lady Panthers. McConnellsburg 50, NB 36 Maddie Cottle’s 1...
The Williamsburg High School boys’ basketball team fell behind 53-27 at halftime at Mount Union on Feb. 5 en route to a 74-40 setback. Josiah Dowey hit three 3-pointers and finished with 12 points to lead the Blue Pirates. Shane Brantner had a team-high four rebounds. West Branch 70, WHS 56 Williamsburg fell to 2-17 overall following a 70-56 loss to visiting West Branch on Feb. 8. West Branch jumped out to a 38-21 at halftime en route to the victory. Shane Brantner poured in a game-high 21 points to lead the Blue Pirates. He added 10 r...
The sport of bocce debuted at Central High School on Thursday, Feb. 7. The Scarlet Dragons welcomed Hollidaysburg to the CHS gymnasium. A large crowd was on hand to cheer on and support both squads in the bocce match. In the top photo, Abram Mellott aims his shot prepares to get the bocce ball as close to the jack as possible. Abram is a junior at Central. He is the son of Barry and Dawn Mellott. In the bottom photo, Morgan Kennedy prepares to roll the bocce ball. A freshman, Morgan is the...
Starting the week with a 4-9 record, the Central Dragon wrestling team needed a big week as the postseason approached. The Dragons got just what they hoped for as they registered six wins, setting their record at 10-9 on the season. After defeating Tyrone in a Mountain League matchup, the Dragons defeated Bellwood. Then on Friday, Feb. 8, at Marion Center, Central returned with four team victories. CHS 42, Tyrone 41 On Feb. 5, Tyrone and Central split the 14 matches, but the Dragons prevailed 42-41. The Dragons registered four falls including...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ basketball team stretched its winning streak to four games following a 69-33 victory at Glendale on Feb. 4. C-K jumped out to a 21-6 lead after one quarter and pushed it to 34-17 by halftime. The Lady Bulldogs dominated the second half as well, 35-16, including 19-5 in the fourth quarter. Emily Claar paced C-K with 16 ponts. Also hitting double figures were Bailey Garver (15 points), Megan Hartman (13) and Rebekah Claar (11 points 3-pointers). C-K 88, So. Hunt. 39 Five players scored in double figures t...
Northern Bedford charged out to a double-digit lead early in the second period, only to falter in the second half, in a 53-40 road loss at McConnellsburg on Feb. 4. The Panthers, led by Dalton Smith’s 18-point effort, were on their game early but their double-digit lead became just a three-point lead by halftime. NB was then outscored 39-23 in the second half by the host Spartans. Caleb Diehl added 12 points for the Panthers. NB 49, So. Hunt. 42 Northern Bedford pulled away from Southern Huntingdon in the fourth quarter to get a 49-42 home w...
The Williamsburg High School girls’ basketball team pulled out a 43-39 overtime victory against visiting Mount Union on Feb. 4. Kassidy McChessney led the Lady Pirates with 10 points and eight rebounds and added four steals. Anna Ward added nine points, seven rebounds and four steals, while Alexi McMonagle conributed eight points and four steals. WHS 43, West Branch 40 Williamsburg outscored host West Branch 16-9 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 43-40 victory on Feb. 7. Kassidy McChessney paced the Lady Pirates with a game-high 16 points t...
A 22-11 second-quarter run propelled the Claysburg-Kimmel boys’ basketball team to a 65-58 victory at Tussey Mountain on Feb. 6. The surge gave the Bulldogs a 39-25 advantage at halftime. The Titans won the second half 33-26, including 17-11 in the final eight minutes. Kyle Glass poured in a game-high 25 points, including two 3-pointers, for C-K. Alex Kulick and Landan Bauman each scored 12 points for the Bulldogs. B-A 83, C-K 55 Bellwood-Antis stormed out to a 43-22 halftime lead en route to an 83-55 win at C-K on Feb. 8. Kyle Glass paced C...
The Northern Bedford High School wrestling team earned four falls en route to a 66-6 victory at Juniata Valley on Feb. 5. Eyziak Cottle (132 pounds), Jay Ebersole (220), Kyle Guyer (285) and Austin Mowry (170) pinned their JV opponents. Seven Panthers won by forfeit: Lucas Heck (126), Ian Sherlock (138), Case Donaldson (145), Brady Clark (152), Colby Imler (160), Alex Fouse (182) and Luke Welsh (195). There were no matches at 106 and 120 pounds. NB 39, B-A 33 NB hung on to defeat Bellwood-Antis on Feb. 6, 39-33. Three Panthers earned falls in...
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 31, to open the new office of State Sen. Judy Ward. The office is located at 1904 N. Juniata St. Hollidaysburg. Cutting the ribbon to officially open the office are from left: Sherri Stayer, chamber ambassador; Joe Hurd, president/CEO, Blair County Chamber of Commerce; Jenny Mearkle, of Congressman John Joyce's office; Bruce Erb, Blair County commissioner; State Sen. Judy Ward; Ted Beam, Blair County...
Since outdoor flowers were nonexistent last week, I was more conscious of them in other places, even though they were not real flowers. Monday's warm sunshine on Feb. 4, enticed me outdoors for a walk but even though the temperature was warm enough for flowers, I found none. My boots went "swish" through the snow or "slosh" through the mud. In the afternoon, I folded my naturally dried laundry on my patio, but there were no flower planters there, only snow piles mingling with pine needles,...
Trooper John Brown of the Pennsylvania State Police addressed the Taylor Township Board of Supervisors at their monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 4. Brown explained an officer is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if anyone in the township would need assistance. Calling the Hollidaysburg Barracks at 696-6100 would be the best way to talk with officers concerning a non-emergency matter. If you do need 911 ask to be connected to the Hollidaysburg office. Brown reported that they had responded to 42 incidents, mostly traffic stops and crashes,...
The Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School has scheduled kindergarten registration for Thursday and Friday, April 4-5. To be eligible for the 2019-20 kindergarten class, a child must be 5 years old before July 1, 2019. If you have a child who is eligible for registration and do not receive the school’s registration information by Friday, March 29, call the school at 239-5144....
Last week I approached a woman. When she saw me she said, "You look wonderful." Of course I liked the sound of that. Then she added, "I love you." I was not expecting that! She was not my wife. Hopefully you are still reading. The lady with the kind words was a patient of mine. On a few previous occasions we had good conversations, but typically she is too tired or weak to talk. One time when I told her I was the chaplain she simply said, "I am Lutheran," and closed her eyes. I guess I don't...
Verse 38a – "...through this Man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sin." Verse 39b – "and by Him all that believe are justified..." I believe all men want to be forgiven. Most certainly all men must be forgiven. Some seek forgiveness by doing good things, to compensate for wrongs done. Others make sacrifices, attempting to atone for their wrongs. We have all sinned and done what is wrong. Of course some resist the call to seek forgiveness so long their consciences are seared. They no lon...
M&T Bank's Charitable Foundation held its 10th annual luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 23, in which it gave monetary contributions to area food pantries and backpack programs which included the Martinsburg, Roaring Spring and Northern Bedford/Woodbury food pantries and the Scarlet Dragons Backpack program. Marci Albright, M&T charitable coordinator and Martinsburg resident, along with Bob Bilger, regional chairman for the foundation, chaired the program held at the Altoona Grand Hotel and Conference...
The monthly Christian Singles fellowship gathering will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House in Duncansville. Attendees will gather in the restaurant’s banquet room. “Come and bring a friend, and relax with good food and Christian fellowship,” Carol Imler said. For more information, call (814) 505-9067 or (814) 934-3192....
Members of Claysburg-Kimmel Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently collaborated with the Pennsylvania Special Olympics and Sheetz, Inc. to spread awareness and raise money for the athletes. The project began in August with team meetings and later with representatives from the Special Olympics and Sheetz. On Saturday, Feb. 2, at Canoe Creek State Park, Hollidaysburg, FBLA members both volunteered and had a plunge team to raise funds. The team raised $795 and 15 FBLA members donated...
Helen Decker of McKee celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. She was born on Feb. 13, 1919, in McKee, daughter of Samuel and Edith Wilt. She is the oldest of four sisters and three brothers. Helen married Chalmer Decker on March 7, 1939. He passed away on Nov. 21, 2001. Helen was employed by Highway Department 5 (PennDOT) for five years. Helen said she attended President John F. Kennedy's inauguration in January 1961. The Highway Department took a bus to the inauguration. As...
Third grader Anna Lanzendorfer and fifth grader Kiri Dougherty, students at St. Patrick Catholic School in Newry, demonstrate "Dash" the robot to visitor Hunter Fickes, age 5, during an open house held at the school on Saturday, Feb. 9. The students are using robots to learn coding and have programmed Dash to find his way through an obstacle course....
Kevin and Deneen Keefer of Gibsonia, Allegheny County, and Kevin and Bobbi Bookhammer of Williamsburg are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Michael Loughery Keefer and Sarah Elizabeth Bookhammer. Michael is a 2013 graduate of Pine-Richland High School and is employed as a heavy equipment operator at Schubert Equipment in Valencia, Butler County. Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Williamsburg High School and a 2016 graduate of Waynesburg University with a degree in business...
Jamie Houck (left), treasurer of the Williamsburg Youth Softball and Baseball League, accepts a donation from Crist Bardell, community office manager of the Williamsburg Branch of CBT Bank. In September, the league lost all of its equipment in the concession stand due to flooding. Those who would like to make a donation may mail a check to Williamsburg Youth Softball and Baseball League, P.O. Box 144, Williamsburg 16693....
Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh reported to the Williamsburg Municipal Authority that all state Dept. of Environmental Protection objections from last month have been addressed and all permits were issued for the upcoming municipal authority projects. Clabaugh, of Stiffler McGraw, of Hollidaysburg, made the reporting during the authority’s Feb. 5 meeting. With all those issued permits in hand, Clabaugh said that the authority is ready to submit the projects for funding during the Pennvest meeting on April 17. Pennvest is a state a...
