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Due to the snowstorm hitting the region, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on roadways in the region. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways: · Interstate 70, in Bedford and Fulton counties · Interstate 99, in Bedford and Blair counties Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throu... Full story
Due to the snowstorm, the Morrisons Cove Herald office is closed this afternoon, Dec. 16. The office will reopen Thursday, Dec. 17, once employees can get to work safely....
The Martinsburg Community Library will adjust services from Monday, Dec. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 3. The library will be open during its regular hours (except for Saturdays) for appointments and contactless pick-up only. Hours will be 1 to 8 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.... Full story
The Christmas concert with The Isaacs, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Champion Life Church in downtown Altoona, has been cancelled due to Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 restrictions.... Full story
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Dec. 10 implored Pennsylvanians to take the next three weeks and stand united against the virus by adhering to existing mitigation orders and stricter efforts announced today. “Today I am announcing additional, temporary COVID-19 protective mitigation measures in the commonwealth,” said Gov. Wolf. “With these measures in place, we hope to accomplish three goals: First, stop the devastating spread of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. Second, keep our h... Full story
Effective Dec. 11, 2020, for the safety of its patients, staff and providers, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is implementing visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Visitors will not be allowed within Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, as well as all Conemaugh Physician Group Offices. Visitors are allowed if they meet the following exceptions: • Labor and Delivery patients will be limited to one support person for the duration of their stay. • Patients under 18 will be limited to one par...
BAKER – Mary L., 95, Altoona, formerly of New Enterprise BURNSHIRE – Martha M., 80, Brooks Mills FERRY – Thomas R., 79, Martinsburg FOOR – Sandra K., 76, Roaring Spring GRAFFIUS – the Rev. Charles Homer, 92, Whitewater, Wis. HECK – Wayne, 80, Hopewell MILLER – Sara K. (Stapleton), 89, Roaring Spring PITTMAN – Betty A., 101, resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Brooks Mills RITCHEY – Anna R., 92, Everett SULLIVAN – Michele M., 59, Roaring Spring...
Mary L. Baker, 95, of Altoona, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born March 19, 1925, in New Enterprise, daughter of the late Orlo and Grace (Settlemyer) Ferry. On Feb. 8, 1946, in Martinsburg, Va., she was united in marriage to Herman "Ken" Baker. He preceded her in death March 19, 2011. Surviving are daughter Patty Guyer of New Enterprise; daughter Christine Baker and husband John Almerigotti of...
The popular Christmas carol "O Come, All Ye Faithful" traces its history back several centuries. While the lyrics to the song have been attributed to various authors, the text is most often credited to an 18th century English hymnist named John Francis Wade. While Wade may or may not deserve such credit, the earliest known written versions of the hymn, sometimes referred to as "Adeste Fideles," each include his signature. "O Come, All Ye Faithful" O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,...
Martha M. Burnshire, 80, of Brooks Mills, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born Sept. 26, 1940, in Huntingdon, the daughter of the late Daniel K. and Alice (Lott) Moffett. She married Melvin Ray Burnshire on June 30, 1956. She is survived by her husband; two daughters: Sherry A. Kinkead and husband Michael of New Castle and Cindy L. Burnshire of East Brady, Pa.; two grandsons: Benjamin R. Stiffler of Ellwood City and Mitchell C. Stiffler and wife Susan N. of Ellwood City;...
Thomas R. Ferry, 79, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. He was born April 25, 1941, in Yellow Creek, a son of Donald R. and Cora May (Steele) Ferry. Surviving are a son, Thomas R. Ferry Jr. (Elizabeth); a daughter, Susan Johnson (John); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters: Kathryn Hall (William) and Nancy Eshelman; three brothers: B.E. “Butch” Ferry (Dori), J. Samuel Ferry (Linda) and Michael Ferry. Also, Tom’s companion, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held...
Sandra K. Foor, 76, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Altoona, daughter of the late Eugene Lee Smith and Mabel Naomi Hartman-Smith. She was united in marriage to Robert C. Foor on March 16, 1964, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are her husband, Robert; daughter Bobbi K. Frazee of Martinsburg; daughter Melonie D. Morgan (husband Jeffrey) of Orbisonia; granddaughter Brittany D....
The Rev. Charles Homer Graffius was promoted to glory on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at the age of 92, due to COVID-19, in Fort Atkinson, Wis. Surviving are his son, Donald (Linda) Graffius of New Enterprise, daughter Cindi (James) McKenzie of New Enterprise and daughter-in-law Jan Graffius of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn, as well as step-children, numerous grandchildren, step- grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Bedi, and his...
Wayne Heck, 80, of Hopewell, passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Altoona, son of the late George and Betty (Guyer) Heck. Surviving are son Wayne Heck Jr. and wife Erin of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter Laurel Ward and husband Ronnie of Fort Myers, Fla.; son Thomas Heck and wife BJ of New Enterprise; son Kenneth Heck of Altoona; son Michael Heck and wife Jennifer of New Enterprise; sisters Laura, Lisa, Londa, LouAnn and Loureen; as well...
Sara K. (Stapleton) Miller, 89, of Roaring Spring, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. She was born Feb. 20, 1931, in Bakers Summit, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Wyles) Stapleton. She married the Rev. R. Eugene Miller in 1949. He preceded her in death in 1999 after 49 years of marriage. Surviving are four daughters: Kathryn Frye and husband Terry of Roaring Spring, Melissa Miller and husband Dean Peachey in Ontario, Beckie Zeek and husband Rich of Duncansville...
The Blair County DUI Task Force conducted a roving patrol on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Police stopped 78 individuals, issuing 55 citations or warnings for vehicular violations. Two arrest warrants were served, and one person was charged with resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Blair County DUI Task Force reminds everyone that “Friends don’t let friends drive impaired....
The quarterly meeting of the frontier Patriots Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, at Hoss's Steak and Seafood House, 4308 Business 220, Bedford. CDC guidelines will be adhered to. The Frontier Patriots Chapter includes the counties of Bedford, Blair, Clearfield and Huntingdon. All current members are encouraged to attend, as well as any male who may be interested in joining the Sons of the American Revolution. Any male who can prove lineal descent from a patriot who served during the...
Betty A. Pittman, 101, a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Brooks Mills, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at the home. Betty was born April 12, 1919, in Leamersville, the daughter of the late Frank and Amanda (Hoover) Langham. In August 1939, Betty married Earl G. Pittman of Newry. He preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving are her four children: Donna Dick of Monroe, Va., Kenneth Pittman of Duncansville, Anita Ferry of Lumberton, N.C., and Thomas Pittman of Coronado, Calif....
Anna B. Ritchey, 92, of Everett, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born April 19, 1928, in Woodbury, a daughter of the late Mark H. and Martha B. (Sell) Bulger. On Aug. 6, 1950, in Woodbury, she married Caryl "Sy" Ritchey. He preceded her in death March 30, 2012. She is survived by the following family: a sister, Leone Zimmerman of Woodbury; a sister in law, Rosalind Bulger of Martinsburg; a son, Randall H. Ritchey and wife Colleen of Bedford; a daughter,...
Michele M. Sullivan, 59, of Roaring Spring, went to her eternal home Saturday morning, Dec. 5, 2020, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was born March 16, 1961, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late G. Norman and Norma (Guella) Decker. She is survived by three children: Jeremy A. Sullivan of Roaring Spring, Mindy M. Wagner and husband Travis of Roaring Spring and Jacob A. Sullivan and wife Kayla of Jensen Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren: Dominic and Destiny Wagner and Emilie, Tommy and Caleb Sullivan; and a...
Dear November, Thank you for giving us all the last joys of the growing season of the year 2020. On your second day you blasted us with fierce, snowy winds and we thought we missed the boat, as far as getting ready for winter was concerned. But then you did a complete flip and gave us eight calm days in a row of delightful sunshine. Each new day of pleasant warmth surprised us, but farmers and gardeners took advantage of every minute. With grateful hearts we made use of your mild weather to...
LifePoint Health held a ceremony Nov. 17 honoring Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. This event was held with the pandemic restrictions in mind. Forty attendees were in a tent at any given time and chairs were spaced a part with each chair holding a tube of hand sanitizer. Temperatures were taken as each person entered the tent and hand sanitizer was provided while everyone wore a mask. LifePoint Health named Conemaugh Nason Medical Center a National Quality Leader. This...
Greenfield Township supervisors approved their 2021 budget at their monthly meeting Dec. 1. Next year’s budget has been set at $786,659. The figure is 6 percent less than the 2020 budget. The township is “anticipating a decrease in tax revenue,” said Arlene Kuntz, secretary/treasurer, particularly a decrease in payroll taxes due to the pandemic. The board moved to provide conditional approval for a new water treatment facility that the Greenfield Township Municipal Authority is slated to construct in the Marasco Business Park. Super...
The Martinsburg Community Fund has reached almost 95 percent of its campaign goal of $43,000. As of Dec. 4, $40,617 had been received from businesses and residents. The 2020 fund drive will support 15 charitable agencies that do work in the Martinsburg area. Residents and businesses in the Martinsburg area who have not received letters regarding the fund drive but wish to contribute may send monetary donations to the Martinsburg Area Community Fund, P.O. Box 240, Martinsburg, PA 16662....
"Here is a statement you can trust, one that fully deserves to be accepted (indeed, it is for this that we toil and strive): we have our hope set on a living God who is the deliverer of all humanity, especially of those who trust." ~1 Timothy 4:9-10, CJB Nov. 29 was the first Sunday of Advent, a time when we collectively turn our thoughts toward the celebration of Christmas-the celebration of the birth of Christ. Folks begin to put up their nativity sets, Christmas lights, trees and...
Scriptures to Read: Isaiah 1:10-17 Isaiah 1:18-20 Isaiah 2:1-5 Isaiah 6:1-7 Isaiah 6:8-12 Isaiah 7:12-14 St. Luke 1:26-38 I am inviting Isaiah to the Christmas Story. He lived some 700 years before the birth of Christ. He was of both royal and priestly bloodlines. But I invite him because he is the most major of the "Major Old Testament Prophets." The 66 chapters of his writings are worthy of hours of study and are embedded with nuggets of truth regarding the life and ministry of Christ. Isaiah...
Santa Clause will be at the Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. The church will have a setup for those special pictures with Santa Claus. Free gifts will be given out to children in sixth grade and under. Mrs. Clause, an Elf, and the Grinch will also be featured....
A new business opened in August at 2673 Woodbury Pike, Woodbury. "The Garage" is a mixture of authentic, rustic, classic and chic. This business is a combination of two businesses in one. It is home to "The Rusted J" owned by Lisa Jay and "Walnut Tree Lane" owned by Marcy Smith. This mother and daughter team has opened a shopping space for the community. According to Jay, the items are unique and one of a kind. There is a waiting list of vendors who would like a space in their business. Each...
Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland, has the top ranked accredited online LPN to RN program in the nation for 2021 according to RegisteredNursing.org. ACM, which has a campus in Everett, was also awarded this special ranking in 2019. The company did not provide a 2020 ranking of online LPN to RN programs. ACM was selected based on a myriad of factors, including student performance on the NCLEX-RN exam, tuition cost, average program list, geographic coverage area, further educational pathways and partnerships and number of cohorts...
Martinsburg held its annual Christmas parade Saturday morning, Dec. 5....
People have spent more time at home in 2020 than they likely have in years past. This has provided homeowners with plenty of time to ponder potential upgrades to their homes. After taking inventory of their lifestyles, surroundings and furnishings, people have embarked on construction projects or home interior design renovations in record numbers. Holiday gifts that cater to projects around the house are likely to be highly valued this holiday season. Here are some ideas for home...
It begins to look a lot like Christmas when twinkling lights brighten up homes inside and out. Few things liven up the season more than holiday decorations, particularly clear and colored lights. Prior to taking out the lights, ladder and thermos of coffee to get you through the job, it's important to note that there are right and wrong ways to hang holiday lights. • Sketch out your plan. Start by taking a few photos of your home from various vantage points. Print out the photos on regular paper...
Investing in a home renovation project not only requires money, but also time and patience. While contractors, architects and designers can estimate how long a project may take, it is impossible to anticipate all of the scenarios that can affect that estimated timeline. Information from the real estate firm Keller Williams indicates an average kitchen remodel involving installation of new countertops, cabinets, appliances, and floors can take three to six months. But if ductwork, plumbing or wiring must be addressed, the job may take longer. A...
During winter, many people plan vacations to warmer climates so they can enjoy a relaxing respite from the snow and ice. While travelers are enjoying the sand and surf, their homes may be in danger from extreme weather conditions. According to the State Farm Insurance Company, frozen water pipes affect a quarter-million families each winter. Both copper and plastic pipes can freeze. State Farm notes that a single 1⁄8-inch crack in a pipe can result in up to 250 gallons of water leakage per d...
Bathrooms can serve as sanctuaries, providing a warm tub to soak in after a long, weary day or a private place to retire for a few minutes of peace and quiet. Bathrooms also can be dangerous places, as various groups warn that most slip and fall accidents that occur at home will happen in the bathroom. The combination of hard surfaces and moisture from sinks and showers can create dangerous conditions. Furthermore, bathrooms tend to be small spaces, so should a fall occur, it's more likely a per...
Some of the most common and dangerous emergency situations occur at home. Precautionary measures can make homes as safe as possible, but accidents can still happen. The National Safety Council says that 25 million in-home injuries occurred in homes in 2018. Accidental death is the third-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, the NSC says the home injury death rate increased by 150 percent between 1999 and 2018. The top...
A home is the most substantial investment many people will ever make. Once down payments have been made and closing costs have been paid, homeowners may still be staring down sizable expenses as they begin to tackle any repairs that need to be made. Home maintenance and renovations involve a certain measure of trepidation. Even after vetting contractors and establishing budgets, homeowners may worry that repairs will unearth problems that snowball into expensive fixes. Planning ahead for such...
A basement remodeling project can add valuable and usable space to a home. For many years, homeowners overlooked the potential of a basement remodel, perhaps thinking it would not be a smart return on investment. But that's no longer the case. The latest "Cost vs. Value" report from Remodeling magazine says the average basement remodel can cost around $61,000 with a 70.3 percent recoup rate. In addition, HGTV says architects and contractors indicate the cost of redoing a basement is roughly one-...
Estate Notice Estate of Audrey J. Glass, a/k/a Audrey Jeanne Glass, late of Newry Borough, Blair County, PA, deceased. Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make payment and those having claims against the same will present them without delay to Executor Allen G. Glass 777 Lilly Road Duncansville, PA 16635 Storage Sale DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RENT: Tommy Lee Smith, 109 N. 6th Ave., Altoona; Karen Diehl, 1635 20th Ave., Altoona; Paul S. Lockard Jr., 148 Muleshoe... Full story
Season’s Greetings from Morrisons Cove Memorial Park: In our annual Christmas letter to the Cove, we would like to take a moment to look back at our accomplishments this past year and let our community know our plans going forward for the “Hidden Treasure of the Cove.” There is no doubt that 2020 was a challenge to operate for many small businesses in our area due to COVID-19. With assistance from our community, we were able to keep our doors open for most of the year. The park has made a conscious decision to reinvest revenues from progr...
It is time again to kick off the 2020 Claysburg Salvation Army Service Unit Campaign. Unfortunately we are faced with a COVID-19 pandemic that is getting worse. If there is any bellringing this year, it will be limited, and that has been the main source of our income. Let us get to the point. We need everyone’s help. The newest and easiest is on-line donating if you have access. Make your donation from $1 up to any amount at the following website location (it is safe and secure): https://give.salvationarmy.org/campaign/use-wpa-kettle-2020-clays...
It’s that time of year again. The Book Wish Tree is up and decorated at the Williamsburg Public Library! Many of our patrons’ favorite best-selling authors grace the tree this year as well as some new additions for our collection. What is the Book Wish Tree? Every year at this time, one of our trees is decorated just a little differently than the others. This tree has hand-made decorations created by staff and helpers. The ornaments have books added to them from our library’s wish list. Patrons can choose from these book ornaments and donat...
Herald of Dec. 5, 1895 Harry Liebegott of Martinsburg was assisting Smouse & Brown in cutting corn fodder at the premises of T.S. Isenberg, south of town, when his right had was caught in the gearing of the fodder cutter, crushing and lacerating three fingers. Two fingers were amputated by Dr. R.T. Eldon, assisted by Dr. Wm. M. Eldon of Roaring Spring. Lewis D. Eichelberger died at the Masonic home near Philadelphia. Many years ago he was a superintendent of a large iron foundry at Johnstown and at one time a prominent citizen of Blair County...
Herald of Dec. 10, 1920 A letter from A.M. Snowberger, a former Cove resident, who with others had taken a trip to the South. The letter was written from Fruitland Park, Fla. Mr. Snowberger, his brother David M., wife and daughter, and Daniel Baird, had made the trip in a camp trailer. His letter tells of the trip from Pennsylvania down to the southland and his impressions of Dixieland. Farmers living south of Henrietta during the past week noticed that deer had come to their farms and were mingling with the cattle, having been frightened out...
Herald of Dec. 6, 1945 A number of the members of the Martinsburg council were deer hunting the first part of the week, hence a quorum for the regular meeting on Monday evening could not be obtained. At the meeting of the Martinsburg Fire company to be held next Monday evening, officers for the coming year will be elected. It is hoped that all members attend. Other important business is to come up. The plan to establish city carrier mail delivery in Martinsburg has been turned down by the post office department at Washington according to word...
Herald of Dec. 10, 1970 Martinsburg borough officials in a letter to the Post Office Department this week have appealed to postal authorities to give approval to a site on the main square for a new post office. Nason Hospital has issued an appeal to the public for additional funds to enable the institution to open its new addition free of debt early next spring. Dr. Richard H. Bulger of New Enterprise was reelected president of the N.B. school board at its annual meeting. A program to modernize the Blair County Airport is proposed by Dr....
Herald of Dec. 7, 1995 Loa Joan Stern of Roaring Spring RD was named the 1995 recipient of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art’s Lee Atkyns Memorial Award for Artistic Distinction Saturday at the museum in Loretto. Mrs. Stern had been active in the arts in this area since 1962 when she and her husband, J. Kenneth Stern Jr., made their home in the Roaring Spring area. Mid-State Bank had announced plans to close its New Enterprise office, effective Feb. 29, 1996. The decision was made after Mid-State’s recent acquisition of the Everett Ban...
Herald of Dec. 9, 2010 Chief Oil & Gas, LLC., a Dallas-based company, has set up operations near Blue Knob, Juniata Township, Blair County to drill for natural gas. The company reported in January that drilling of a well had begun. The Cove Relay for Life was honored with the All-American Award at the Relay for Life University event in Lancaster Oct. 8 and 9. Huston Township supervisors approved a 2011 budget, which includes a two–mill increase in property taxes. The 298 employees at the Williamsburg Westvaco plant were notified Monday, Nov. 2...
Who hasn't, at one point in their lives, lamented a lack of space and organization at home? A lifetime's worth of items have to be kept somewhere, and without the right organizational strategy, clutter can quickly take over. The home improvement site Home Therapy says that, when square footage is limited, tapping vertical walls is the fastest way to maximize and multiply the space available. Hooks, rods, shelving, built-ins ... the sky is the limit when it comes to finding additional storage...
A vast migration takes place when the temperatures begin to drop in the northernmost areas of the United States and even parts of Canada. No, it has nothing to do with feathered friends finding new roosts or certain mammals getting ready to hibernate. This migration involves the thousands upon thousands of people who retreat from one residence to head to another. Snowbirds, as these migratory people are often called, are primarily retirees who split their living arrangements based on weather....
