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Jonathan David Byler, 58, of rural Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at his home. He was born June 1, 1963, in Lewistown, son of Jefferson R. Byler and the late Lydia M. (Yoder) Byler. On Oct. 8, 1985, he married Linda S. Hall in Alexandria and she preceded him in death Jan. 22, 2014. He is survived by his father of Huntingdon; a daughter, Emily L. Byler of Huntingdon; two sons: Luke J. (Alyssa) Byler of rural Williamsburg and Eli D. Byler of State College; two...
Charles E. Evans, 63, of Elizabethville, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. Born September 20, 1958, in Huntingdon, he was the late son of Llwellyn and Thelma Jene (Haupt) Evans. He is survived by wife, son Brian Evans; daughters: Rose Wright and Crystal Evans; five grandchildren; brother Paul Evans; sisters: Doreen Wenerick, Connie Evans and Lisa Gipson; four nephews, one niece, two great nephews, eight great nieces. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2022 at Hanoverdale Cemetery, 577 Hershey Rd.,...
Ingrid Metzler, 87, of Chambersburg, was welcomed to her eternal home in Heaven with Jesus Wednesday evening, Feb. 2, 2022. She was born Aug. 5, 1934, in Nuremberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Fritz Sonnekalb and Ellen Sonnekalb Hafner Keller. She and her husband of 66 years, Richard L. Metzler, met as students at Goshen College in Goshen, Ind. In addition to her husband, Ingrid is survived by three sons: Steven L. Metzler (Donna) of Fredericksburg, Va., Stuart L. Metzler of...
Rickie W. Reffner, Sr., 69, of Bedford, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after a battle with Covid. He was born Jan. 17, 1953, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late William and Florence (Gray) Reffner. He married Connie M. Ross Nov. 29, 1971. He is survived by his wife; four children, Rickie W. Reffner, Jr. of Everett, John A. Reffner of Roaring Spring, Stephen P. Reffner of Johnstown, and Christina M. Wells of Arizona; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three siblings, Leonard Reffner of Roaring Spring, Dave...
Rosella M. “Posey” Blattenberger, 92, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of rural Martinsburg, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 6, 2022, at The Village. She was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Woodbury, daughter of the late Clarence E. and Grace Ella (Pepple) Sell. On March 26, 1949 she married John Drew Blattenberger. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1970, after 21 years of marriage. She is survived by four children: Steven Blattenberger (Gail) of Martinsburg, Nancy Parks (James) of Royer, Daniel Blattenberger (Karen) of Mar...
John Robert Dilling, 93, of Seville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. John was born March 5, 1928, in Altoona, the son of the late Ralph and Rose (Lower) Dilling. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patricia (Holsopple) Dilling whom he married June 19, 1949; his three children: Sharon Anne Russell of Gig Harbor, Wash., Robert Martin and his wife, Sharon Dilling of Basye, Va. and Deborah Sue and her husband, Matthew Tomsheck of the home they shared in Seville, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 14...
Timothy O’Day and his four best friends travel to the Wyoming wilderness to mark the end of his bachelorhood. Two days later, his friends return to Ramsey worn out, disoriented and in shock. They tell a disjointed tale, not sure of what happened in the night after a day and evening of joking, drinking, and reminiscing. Five years later, Martin O’Day organizes one last search party in hopes of bringing some answers to his dying wife about the disappearance of their son. Frankie Elkin is on a per...
In 11th grade, I was a starter for the JV team and on a few occasions I was allowed to dress for the varsity team. Usually at half-time for the varsity team, the head Coach Dale Batzel would give me and Ronald Steele the nod to go dress for the second half. Those were the days that I wanted our varsity team to have a great lead by half time! My senior year was extra special. I was five-foot-ten and 155 pounds. A thin, lanky fellow, with a big smile. The 1968-69 basketball season was off to a...
To the Editor: We are two local residents who are seeking reader assistance with a research project focused on the Juniata Collegiate Institute (also known as the Martinsburg Indian Training School). We are diligently working to compile information on the building – which was once located at the 400 block of E Allegheny Street – with a focus on the time period in the late 1800s when Native children from the Osage and Oneida tribes studied and lived there. Approximately 100 children arrived by train to the school, which was overseen by P.H. Bri...
Shed: I believe the importance of a shed is greatly misunderstood. Typically made of wood or metal, the shed complements the larger building(s) on one’s property. Sheds are utilitarian in nature, as they are the home for garden tools, mowers, and even recreational items, like ATVs. I’ve even heard arguments that contained the line, “…Well you can sleep in the shed tonight…”. “What would life be like without a shed?” one may ask. I know that at my house, the lawnmower and the wheelbarrow would be taking up residence in my garage (which more rec...
Herald of Feb. 18, 1897 Local Methodist ministers were said to be incensed that the Grace Methodist Church in Harrisburg was renting their house of worship to the State of Pennsylvania as a meeting place for the Legislature. The prevailing sentiment was that “no church after dedication should be converted to any use except the worship of Almighty God”. Honorable A. S. Morrow, 74, died at his residence in Hollidaysburg. Death was brought on by paralysis, aided by the recent business difficulties associated with the closing of Gardner, Mor...
Herald of Feb. 17, 1972 A chartered bus side swiped a tractor trailer and crashed on Route 220 near East Freedom, killing a Philadelphia man and injuring 18 others. The bus was taking 35 people, all from Philadelphia, to visit relatives at the Cresson State School and the Ebensburg State School and Hospital. During a rainstorm, the bus swerved to miss a small car stopped in the road and skidded while returning to the correct lane. The bus crashed into the back of the tractor trailer and rolled off the highway, door side down, into a ditch....
Herald of Feb. 24, 1922 Rev. William H. Holsinger resigned as the pastor of the Williamsburg Church of the Brethren. Before becoming the minister at the Williamsburg church, he pastored at Smithfield and Fairview. The Williamsburg church was considered one of the newest churches in the area. John P. Allen, formerly of Woodbury, died at the age of 65 in New Castle. Mr. Allen, who was engaged in the grocery business there, was inspecting the crash of two auto trucks in front of this store when a third machine crashed into the wreckage, injuring...
Herald of Feb. 20, 1997 Three homes in the Martinsburg area were burglarized on Sunday morning while the victims were attending church. The thieves made off with a variety of items, including jewelry and cash. A gun, videocassette recorder, antique silverware, and a camera were also reported stolen. The Martinsburg Community Library received a grant to provide free internet service for patrons. Bell Atlantic donated a computer and printer, and dial up internet access was also donated. Patrons of the library would be able to use the equipment...
Herald of Feb. 13, 1947 More than 200 men joined the firemen auxiliary units in the Cove after a plea for members was issued in the Herald. Fire Police and Supervisors were appointed in Huston and North Woodbury Townships. Martinsburg Borough established a policy covering the construction of new streets and the surfacing of those already opened. The borough will cover one third of the cost and property owners on either side will cover the other two thirds of the cost of paving newly opened streets and streets. Dr. J. K. Bonebreak of...
Herald of Feb. 16, 2012 Dan Boyles, Blair County’s emergency management director, addressed Roaring Spring Borough Council about his concerns on how the borough would handle certain kinds of disastrous emergencies, for example if Route 36 were closed due to a chemical spill or if a tornado touched down in the area. He offered the support of the emergency management staff to help plan and respond to emergencies. An education voucher law was being reviewed by the Education Committee of the House of Representatives. The law would allow parents t...
No matter what our age, is there anyone who does not like a good story? We are captivated by family stories of how our parents or grandparents met and fell in love. We are excited by stories filled with adventure and mystery, humor and suspense. We love stories because they introduce us to new worlds and people beyond our daily routine. They ignite our imaginations of what the world once was and what it might yet be. Every one of us has a story to tell. Our stories connect with and are woven...
I was in the kitchen and noticed a spot on the stove. It likely fell from the stirring spoon on its way to the spoon-rest. I got a dishcloth, some soap, a little bit of water and rubbed. It was gone in a moment. I then noticed two more spots on the stove and gave them the same treatment. No big deal, right? It was a good thing and the right thing to do. I woke up in the night. Nothing unusual about that either. Upon my return to bed, I thought of an unkind thought I had a few days before. I...
The Blair County Retirement Board, consisting of Commissioners Bruce Erb, Amy Webster and Laura Burke, along with Treasurer Jim Carothers and Controller A.C. Stickel, recently met with Pat Wing and Bill Torre of Marquette Associates, Inc. to review the Blair County Employee Retirement Fund’s Investment Performance Report for the fourth quarter of 2021. The fund had an investment return of 5.2 percent for the quarter (net of investment management fees), outperforming its policy benchmark return of 4.7 percent. The performance placed the fund i...
Pennsylvania Department of Aging reminds Medicare beneficiaries that the annual Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from January 1 to March 31. During this time, beneficiaries who currently have a Medicare Advantage plan can switch to a different plan or to original Medicare. Changes to their enrollment will take effect on the first of the month following the month in which they enroll. Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, or PA MEDI, Pennsylvania’s Medicare counseling program, is available through local Area A...
On Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, officers of the Blair County DUI Task Force made their presence known locally by conducting a DUI roving patrol. The following results are from the detail: • 123 Individual contacts • 82 Warnings issued for vehicular violations • 16 Citations issued for vehicular violations • 1 Felony Fleeing Arrest • 1 Alcohol DUI Arrest • 1 Drug DUI Arrest • 1 Drug and Alcohol Combination DUI Arrest • 2 Other Misdemeanor Arrests • 5 Arrest warrants served • 1 Summary Non-Traffic Arrest Remember, friends don’t let friends dri...
The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will present a seminar for beginning beekeepers in Altoona at Lighthouse Mens Christian Fellowship, 224 Woomer Road, Altoona, on Sunday Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. There is no fee for attending. Those interested do not need to be a beekeeper to attend. Registration in required. For more information, please call (814) 472-7637. Visit www.ccbee.org to register and for directions....
REQUEST FOR BIDS - FOOD SERVICE MGMT COMPANY CLAYSBURG-KIMMEL SCHOOL DISTRICT Attention: Food Service Management Company. The Claysburg-Kimmel School District is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines, as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Education policies and guidelines. Please see www.cksdbulldogs.com for details. Food Service Management Companies and/or th... Full story
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the launch of an AgriStress HelpLine for Pennsylvania farmers. The hotline is a free service available to Pennsylvania farmers and farm families seeking mental health support. The AgriStress HelpLine for Pennsylvania is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Farmers can call (833) 897-AGRI (2474) to speak to a healthcare professional. The AgriStress HelpLine for Pennsylvania is supported by a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Fa...
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is reminding seniors with older devices to learn about the potential impacts related to the shutdown of the 3G network service and prepare accordingly. The shutdown involves the nation’s three major wireless carriers and could occur as soon as this month. As the 3G network retires, individuals will not be able to make or receive calls and text messages or use data services on their older phones. The shutdown could also impact other devices that rely on 3G connectivity, including medical alert devices, t...
Dorothy Koontz of Williamsburg celebrated her 102 birthday on Feb. 2. Miss Koontz was born and raised in Mount Etna, near Williamsburg and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1936 at the age of 16. She began working as the secretary for the Williamsburg School Board at the age of 21 and retired from her role as business manager for the district in February 2010 at the age of 90. In addition to her duties with the school board, she handled payroll, ordered supplies, kept personnel...
There are currently 90 members in the Central Cove FFA Chapter, which advised by Thomas Ritchey. Chapter officers for 2021-22 are: President – Faith Brumbaugh Vice President – Katheryn Longenecker Secretary – Ashley Sollenberger Treasurer – Darcy Heltzel Reporter – Ellie Dilling Sentinel – Mason Benfer Chaplain – Brynn Miller Student Advisor – Zeb Wyant Assistant Officers – Ella Garner and Kaden Fisher SAMPLE OF FFA ACTIVITIES A. State FFA Week competitions (virtual) • Land judging team...
The Northern Bedford County Chapter of FFA has about 70 members. The chapter is advised by Jim Over and Michaela Smith. Chapter officers for 2021-22 are: President – Lauren Over Vice President – Lindsey Koontz Secretary – Lydia Byler Treasurer – Emma Byler Reporter – Becca Shriver Student Advisor – Kolin McNamara Chaplain – Derek Beach Sentinel – Samantha Corle Assistant Officers – Rick Bolinger and Harley Bailey HIGHLIGHTS OF LAST YEAR Last year, Northern Bedford's Meats Evaluation and Te...
There are 80 students enrolled in agriculture courses this year at Williamsburg High School. The Williamsburg FFA Chapter is advised by Robyn Bechtel. Chapter officers for 2021-22 are: President – Ashley Brubaker Vice-President – Lane Frederick Secretary – Elijah Shultz Treasurer – Jesse Kephart Sentinel – Cole Nicewonger News Reporter – Evan James Chaplain – Justin Brubaker Student Advisor – Ivan Brubaker FFA LAST YEAR During the Spring of 2021, the Williamsburg FFA hosted Ag in the Classroo...
Last week’s question was so popular, I decided to bring the love back for a second week. If you remember from last week, we asked – when and where did you meet your valentine? Here are a few more and romantic responses: Danielle Schumacher: 2013 JC Blair Hospital, I gave birth to him and 2020 – Altoona Hospital when I gave birth to my second little date! Jim Snyder Jr: 1966 – in the hay! A church youth group hay ride! Ricci Michelone: We met in September 1975 when we started Kindergarten. Miss Patterson, aka Mrs. Kaufman was our teacher...
“Easily one of the hardest decisions we’ve had to make,” Williamsburg Borough Council President Don Zimmerman said last Monday evening in discussion on applicants for the council’s vacant seat. Two applicants sent in letters of interest – Karyn Shaw and Dakota Biddle. Mayor Ted Hyle agreed, “Both are very qualified.” Karyn Shaw removed herself from the voting after seeing Biddle as her competition, saying, “You need someone younger on here.” Ed Patterson made the motion to appoint Biddle to the vacant seat. With Bruce Hamilton secondin...
Late last year, members of the Williamsburg community got together and formed a Historical Society, “dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area.” On Wednesday, Feb. 9, the society had its second meeting. Those in attendance were Roane Lytle, President; Cathy Over, Vice President; Peggy Mingle, Secretary; and Lugene Shelly, Treasurer. Other board members include Harry Mullins, Chris Detwiler, Anna May Very, Marge Troxell, Natalie Gorsuch and special guest, English teacher Che...
Williamsburg High School honored their football teams at a banquet on Saturday evening, Feb. 12, at the Williamsburg Community Center. It was a bittersweet night to commemorate what could be one of the last of football teams, as both the Jr. High and Varsity will now co-op with Juniata Valley....
The Blair Township Police are investigating a break in and theft of numerous items from storage buildings at the FC814 Futbol/Soccer Club grounds along Loop Road near East View St. in Blair Township. Sometime between Jan. 1, 2022, and Jan. 13, 2022, actor/s cut the lock on the fence gate to gain entry to the field and two storage buildings were forcibly entered and numerous items taken. Items taken included a zero-turn lawnmower, a gas-powered generator, and an air compressor. There was also damage to the buildings from forced entry. It is...
Most certified police departments in Pennsylvania serve small and rural municipalities with populations of 10,000 or fewer residents. Since little is known about these departments and their officers, researcher Dr. Jennifer Gibbs of Penn State Harrisburg surveyed Pennsylvania police chiefs in these departments in 2020, through a grant from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. A total of 349 (329 municipal and 20 regional) Pennsylvania police chiefs serving municipalities of 10,000 or fewer...
When the first notes of the national anthem started before the start of Claysburg's basketball game with Fannett Metal Wednesday, Feb 9, (from left) Lariah Quao, 12; Alexia Sanchez, 12; Gunner Slowik, 8; Savannah Gortney, 13; and Hayden Quao, 8, stopped playing in the lobby area and ran out into the gym....
When the Village People song YMCA come over the loudspeakers during halftime of the Claysburg/Northern Bedford basketball game Joan Wright (left) and her daughter Stefanie Ritchey couldn't resist spelling out the letters Friday, Feb. 11, at Claysburg High School....
Last week, Claysburg basketball played against Northern Bedford and Fannett Metal....
Here are more photos from the Claysburg vs. Northern Bedford game on Feb. 11....
Not long ago on the Internet, I read a post from a bird lover who was concerned that fewer songbirds were visiting his feeders than had visited in previous years. He expressed concern that this might be a result of the mysterious deaths of birds from some unknown cause last summer. A flurry of responses to his post seemed to amplify his observation. They expressed special alarm for cardinals and chickadees. I have to admit I was concerned about their observations. However, since we no longer mai...
–Feb. 9, 2022– The Lady Pirates ended a close game with a win, defeating Bellwood 57-56. Jayla Woodruff scored 26 of Williamsburg’s points, making her the high scorer. Ayla Hileman hit 20 points. SCORE BY QUARTERS Williamsburg 7 12 16 13 2 6 Total: 57 Bellwood 14 16 15 3 2 7 Total: 56 3-POINT GOALS Williamsburg: 5 (Hileman, Woodruff 4 ) Bellwood: 5 (McCaulsky 2, McCracken, Hammond, Clapper) RECORDS Williamsburg: 15-5 11-2 ICC North Bellwood: 16-4 10-1 ICC North –Feb. 10, 2022– Williamsburg demolished Moshannon Valley at home, winning 64-16. Ja...
The Central Wrestling Squad faced the Somerset Eagles this past week but were unable to come out victorious with a 42-30 loss. Tyler Biesinger (113) recorded a pin at 2:18, while Jaxon Mathews (138) had a pin at 5:15. Max Baker (152), Wyatt Holsinger (285), and Isaac Smith (126) all won by forfeits. In the upcoming week, the Dragons will go to the District 6 AA finals at Altoona Area High School....
–Feb. 9, 2022– Williamsburg traveled to Curwensville to defeat them 69-43. Lambert Palmer was the Pirates high scorer with 23 points. Rowan Gorsuch got 20 points. SCORE BY QUARTERS Williamsburg 18 14 18 19 Total: 69 Curwensville 10 4 11 18 Total: 43 3-POINT GOALS Williamsburg: 0 Bellwood: 6 (Terry 2, Nasil, Lee, McGarry) RECORDS Williamsburg: 17-4 11-2 ICC North Curwensville: 5-14 JV Williamsburg demolished Moshannon Valley at home, winning 64-16. Williamsburg 46 Curwensville 42 2OT, Zehner, 12 (W) NOTABLE Lambert Palmer had 17 rebounds. Row...
Spring Cove/Metzler Trucking won the 6th Grade Boys "Knights of Columbus" Bellwood Basketball Tournament in December 2021....
–Feb. 10, 2022– Claysburg’s Lady Bulldogs hit a close win against Northern Bedford. C-K won 51-48. Rebekah Claar was the high scorer for Claysburg with 19. Bailey Garver had 17 points for C-K. Sarah Helsel supplied 10 points. Bailey Garver hit her milestone of 1,000 points SCORE BY QUARTERS Claysburg 12 10 08 21 Total: 51 Northern Bedford 13 06 15 14 Total: 48 3-POINT GOALS Claysburg: 5 (Claar 2, Garver 2, Helsel) Northern Bedford: 6 (Mar. Hall 6) RECORD Claysburg: 10-12 –Feb. 9, 2022– Claysburg-Kimmel could not overcome Cambria Heights a...
The Dragon’s continued their winning streak this week, tagging on two more victories over Somerset and Chestnut Ridge. A 71-33 victory over the Eagles and a 58-33 victory over the Lions leave the Dragons with a 17-4 record. Central’s Monday-night victory over Somerset was an overwhelming success for the Dragons. Eli Lingenfelter led the Dragons with 22 points, while Tyrell Rolle added 13. Central’s JV also found victory over the Eagles 55-33. High scorer was Troy Butler with 11 points. Thursday, the Dragons faced the Lions for another trium...
The Central Lady Dragons found victory against the Somerset Lady Eagles 59-35, while losing to the Chestnut Ridge Lady Lions 60-58. Wednesday's Senior Night game left the Lady Dragons victorious. Kat Longenecker led the Lady Dragons with 15 points. Bralyn Ellis also added 12 for Central, while Leah Johnston and Carly Dixon put up 9 points each. At Friday's game, the Lady Dragons came up just short of a victory over the Lady Lions. Johnston had 30 points with three three-point shots. Longenecker...
The Lady Dragons were victorious on their senior night with a final score of 59-35....
Off Pitt Street Theater (OPS), Bedford, will play host to “Molly’s Hammer,” a play based on true local events in the 1980s. According to Director Dawn Ziviello, “It is a really compelling drama about community activism and putting others before yourself.” The play features Molly Rush, a suburban housewife from Dormont near Pittsburgh in 1980. Molly was working with a group called The Plowshares Eight, a political and social activist group adamantly against the prospect of nuclear war. They took many actions to protest nuclear war. The group...
A Claysburg pair landed behind bars after a visit from their probation officer led to the discovery of a large quantity of narcotics. According to Bedford State Police, on Feb. 8, a state parole agent arrived at the East Valley Point Lane, Kimmel Township, apartment shared by Cody J. Bush, 26, and Chae L. Burtnett, 26, who are both on state parole. According to police, when the parole agent entered the apartment, he noticed drug paraphernalia and rifle ammunition, both of which are a parole violation, in view. The agent then asked Bush and...
