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Local police departments gave an update on an individual who was disrupting services in churches in the Cove and a few others in the area. Chief Kerry Hoover of the Martinsburg Police Department said that the departmeint is not releasing the man’s name, but said the man causing the disruptions was having medical or mental health problems. “The incident has been addressed and there is no further threat,” Chief Hoover said. Hoover said Sunday patrols have been added as a precaution in Martinsburg Borough and Huston Township and police are worki...
In celebration of FFA Week and what FFA offers to students and the community, the Herald is publishing FFA news from the Cove’s school districts. See more FFA news and photos on Pages B-3, B-4 and B-5 in this week’s Herald. Shown in the photo are Northern Bedford’s FFA officers. They are (front): Student Advisor Aaron Conley; (back row, from left): Reporter Aaliyah Pepple; Treasurer Emily Koontz; Vice-President Samantha Corle; President Emma Byler; Secretary Lindsey Bolinger; Chaplain Savan...
Roaring Spring Borough Manager Lisa Peel gave an update on the Five Points Traffic Light project (which began earlier in February) at the most recent borough council meeting. “Right now, we are waiting on Penelec to come out and approve where we would like to put the electric meters for the traffic lights,” she said at the council’s monthly meeting on Monday night. Changes were made because the original plan had the traffic lights wired back into the borough building as the current ones are. But with the possibility of moving the borough offic...
Traditions has been a part of the Cove community since 2007, offering a place to dine and also experience the Pennsylvania Dutch traditions of the area. Restaurant Owner Tyler Zimmerman, who has been there since the restaurant opened, said the retail store was opened in 2003 by Marcus Zimmerman. He said the store was opened as an opportunity in the area to provide the essentials of food and clothing that people needed while also creating jobs. “We have created a lot of jobs for a lot of p...
Ronnie Lee Ross, 72, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Sept. 26, 1951, in Williamsburg at home, son of the late Charles F. and Ruth P. (Lee) Ross. He is survived by two sisters: Inez M. Imler (Rodney) of Williamsburg and twin, Connie L. Corle-Stiffler (Jerre) of James Creek; a sister-in-law, Joleen L. Ross of rural Williamsburg; a brother-in-law, Ronald McConahy of Williamsburg; many nieces and nephews he dearly loved; and his canine best fr...
Ruth A. (Burket) Henry Clark, 90, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away Feb. 17, 2024, at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born July 14, 1933, in Martinsburg; daughter of the late Mahlon and Elizabeth (Hoover) Burket. Ruth was previously married to Jack Henry. On July 6, 1983, she married George L. “Dutch” Clark; he preceded her in death Jan. 26, 2008. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly O’Neal (Bob); son, Victor Henry (Joyce); son, Mahlon Henry (Jodi...
Mazie (Musselman) Bingenheimer, 98, of New Enterprise, passed away Feb. 16, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 26, 1925, in New Enterprise; daughter of the late George F. and Mary C. (Claar) Musselman. On June 12, 1946, in New Enterprise, she was united in marriage to Ernest A. Bingenheimer; he preceded her in death Oct. 25, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Swope of New Enterprise; daughter, Bonnie Sallada of Everett; daughter, Betty Fluke (companion, Carl Beegle) of Clearville;...
Elam J. Stoltzfus, 77, of Woodbury, passed away Feb. 15, 2024, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1946, in Gap, Pa.; son of the late Leroy and Katie (Petershiem) Stoltzfus. On March 23, 1968, in Morgantown, Pa. he was united in marriage to Shirley A. (Hostetler) Stoltzfus. Elam was a dairy farmer by trade, retiring in 1990. After retirement, he drove trucks for Renaissance Nutrition and Tussey Mountain Mulch. His last job involved driving a van helping local Mennonites. Elam enjoyed cars and tractors and was a member of the...
James Thomas Foreso, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, Feb. 12, 2024, at his home. He was born April 16, 1943, in Altoona, son of the late John M. and Mary H. (Pavlock) Foreso. On Nov. 7, 1964, he married Julia A. Verbonitz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gallitzin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julia of 59 years; a daughter, Patricia L. Bell-Radmann (Jason) of Williamsburg; a daughter-in-law, Eleni Foreso of Denver, Col.; five grandchildren: Tyler D. Bell, K...
On Feb. 13, 2024, Juanita Rose “Nita” Smith passed away quietly in her own home, surrounded by loved ones and five very contented cats. Nita spent 36 years behind the deli counter in Williamsburg; greeting everyone with “Hi Sweetie-pie” and handing out smiles, cookies, food, and well wishes to everyone she met. She is survived by her two daughters: Terry Lynn Wagner and Melanie Rose Rutledge; and four grandchildren: Helen Wagner, Cady Smith, James Wagner, and Keegan Smith. Nita was precede...
Louise M. Hall, 91 of Northville, passed away Feb. 6, 2024. She was born in Martinsburg, July 18, 1932, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Stock) Michael. Louise was united in marriage to John A. Hall on April 12, 1952, spending over 62 years devoted to each other until his death in 2014. Louise is survived by her children John (Maryann) Hall, Mark (Sharon) Hall, Matthew (Jane) Hall, Martin (Sue) Hall, Christina (William) Obermaier, and Caleb (Jeanette) Hall; her siblings Margaret England and...
Linda Ilene Chesney, 75, of rural Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, Feb. 19, 2024, at her home. She was born July 24, 1948, in Roaring Spring, daughter of Leanore I. (Harr) Claar and the late, Robert E. Claar. On July 15, 1967, she married Charles A. “Chuck” Chesney Jr. at the Smith Corner Mennonite Church. She is survived by her beloved husband, Chuck of 56 years; her mother of East Freedom; a son, Richard T. Chesney (Chris) of Bakers Summit; two daughters: Jeanine A. Str...
Williamsburg’s Leeanna Royer, right, looks to pass around Juniata Valley’s Izzy Anderson on Monday, Feb. 19, in a District 6 Round 1 playoff game at Williamsburg High School. See more local sports on Page A-5....
On Feb. 9, 2024, after a weeks-long investigation, Blair County District Attorney’s Office detectives filed eight counts of Statutory Sexual Assault; one count of Intimidation of a Witness; two counts of Tampering with Evidence; one count of Interference with Custody of a Child; one count of Unlawful Contact with a Child; and two counts of Corruption of Minors against John David Mollica for cultivating a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old child. After the 14-year-old victim disclosed her abuse, Blair County detectives began an i...
Pennsylvania’s total tax burden has gotten worse relative to other states, keeping residents more tax-burdened than the average American. A report from the Independent Fiscal Office found that Pennsylvania’s total taxes per capita ranked 19th overall at $6,710. While Pennsylvania fares better than New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware, it lags behind Ohio and West Virginia in total state and local taxes per capita. The mix is a slight decline from last year when Pennsylvania ranked 21st overall. The majority of taxes hit residents in...
How many times have you heard that you cannot judge a book by the cover? Diane Hanks has proven this phrase with her historical fiction story about First Lieutenant Anne Fox. Anne was the first female nurse to ever receive a military purple heart. What an honor for Fox to be recognized for her sacrifices, strength, courage and love towards her colleagues and servicemen. Pearl Harbor became the focal point of WWII, creating horrific times for those stationed there December 7, 1941. Although...
I’m writing to provide an update on the Herald’s request to its readers and supporters for help with our printing costs. Since the last update on Jan. 22, we’ve had 27 donations to help the Herald. The running total is $6,236 toward our goal of $50,000. $3,680 came in since my last update. We’re at 12.5 percent of our goal. I must admit that I’m heartened by the response. When Karen and I decided to ask the Cove for help, we weren’t sure what the response would be. I’m very happy not only that we’ve received the donations but that the commen...
Herald of Feb. 23, 1898 The Salemville correspondent said it would cost the township about $100 to open all the roads that were drifted shut. Men with shovels were being hired. The mail carrier between Salemville and Bed-ford via Loysburg was traveling on horseback due to road conditions. About 75 members and friends of the Martinsburg Methodist Church invaded the parsonage to wish the pastor, J.K. Lloyd, a happy birthday. He was present-ed with a handsome Morris chair and other necessities of life and comfort as tokens of good will. Roaring...
Herald of Feb. 21, 1974 Members of Roaring Spring Borough Council and the Friendship Volunteer Fire Company agreed on a new site, located along East Main Street, for the company’s new hall. Council planned to buy the two lots on which the new hall was to be built, then trade them to the fire company in exchange for the current fire hall. U.S. Sen. Hugh Scott flew into the Blair County Airport and pledged to do all he could to secure funds for the acquisition of a new instrument landing system that the authority had been seeking for several y...
Herald of Feb. 22, 1924 Interest in the Boy Scout movement was renewed with reorganization of the troop of 30 boys. Passing the Tender-foot tests were Earl Hartman, Leon and Richard Kensinger, Kenneth Bonebreak, Gilbert and Paul Luring, Edwin and Lawrence Burget, Richard Barley, Charles Keasey, Or-ville Greenleaf, Russell, John and Elvin Brown, Elvin Bowers, Lemmon Stoudnour and Paul Wagner. Junior Gladys Johnson won the Lincoln medal offered by the Illinois Watch Co., for the best essay out of 25 contestants on the life of Lincoln....
Herald of Feb. 25, 1999 The Williamsburg Community School Board adopt-ed a policy that provided for drug and alcohol testing for student athletes. Installed as officers of the Martinsburg Booster Association were John K. Bolger, president; John Knepp, first vice president; Timothy Knauss, second vice president; Stephen Friddle, secretary; Julie Schon, recording and Calvin Zook, treasurer. After an extensive inter-view and portfolio presentation, artist Lynn Baney, owner of the Brownstone Art Studio in Martinsburg was selected to be represented...
Herald of Feb. 23, 1949 Letters from across the United States were pouring into the Martinsburg Post Office containing stamped air mail envelopes on which senders were requesting that the “first flight” cachet be af-fixed. Effective March 28, air mail and passenger service were to be inaugurated at the Blair County Airport by All-American Airlines. The Murray-Appleman Post of the American Legion, Roaring Spring, planned a military service Sunday, Feb. 27, for Marine Pfc. Roy Kenneth Leach, who was killed in action May 31, 1945, at Okinawa. He...
Herald of Feb. 20, 2013 The Claysburg Area Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce its first list of inductees. The names of the five inductees for 2014 are: Frederick and Christina (Walter) Claar, Norman “Sonny” Close, Cpl. Harry Harr, Richard “Dick” Lingenfelter and Re-gis Nale Sr. The induction ceremony was to take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School auditorium. Employees of Claycomb Excavating and Roaring Spring Borough worked around the clock Sunday, Feb. 16, and Monday, Feb. 17, to repair a water...
Dave Baker never had a plan. Not when he took a job as a biology teacher at Williamsburg Community High School right out of IUP in 1967 and wanted to coach a sport, any sport at any level, just to stay involved in athletics. Not when he finally acquiesced to taking over as the Blue Pirates varsity football coach four years later, when Williamsburg was struggling to find someone to replace Jerry Campbell. Not when he applied to succeed A.J. Hoenstine and guide Central back in 2011. And certainly not in 2001, when, after 30 years leading...
“He loved life,” Jessica Brua, the mother of Scotty Brua, says, discussing the upcoming event to honor the memory of her late son. “His smile lit up everything,” she said. Scotty passed in March 2023, and with the anniversary of his passing coming up, “we just wanted to have an event to honor his memory with joy and love,” Jessica said. Scotty’s Smile will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hollidaysburg First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. The event will benefi...
Borough Manager Joe Lansberry said that according to the Williamsburg Municipal Authority’s records, there are six properties in the area who have a bill up to $500 with little to no payment in the last year. Lansberry asked authority members, “What should we do?” Last year, Authority members agreed to lien properties with unpaid water and sewer payments. “We have to do something,” Treasurer David Myers said. Authority Member Myers made a motion to start the lien process on the delinquent property owners. Member Ed Patterson seconded the motio...
The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club has announced its students of the month for January and February 2024. January – Jayse Snively Jayse is the son of Robbin Snively and Joseph Snively, Williamsburg. In school, Snively is a member of the National Honor Society, and has been voted as the Class of 2024’s class treasurer. Snively is also a member of the track and field program, as well as swimming for the district for two years. His plans after graduation are to serve in the Pennsylvania Air Nat...
Williamsburg’s Raina Alexander, at right, and Juniata Valley’s Amelia Russell go after a loose ball Monday, Feb. 19, in a District 6 Round 1 playoff game at Williamsburg High School. The Blue Pirates won, 63-32....
Williamsburg’s Laney Prough (34) advances the ball on a fast break against Everett Saturday, Feb 17, at Claysburg High School. Williamsburg won, 45-31....
In the last match of the regular season, the Lady Dragons faced the Bellefonte Lady Red Raiders at home. The Dragons dominated throughout the entire match, ending with a 62-24 victory. The Dragons started the game off strong, outscoring their opponents by 10 in the first quarter, then followed up with an 11-point advantage in the second quarter’s scoring for a 33-12 halftime lead. The second half brought much of the same for the Lady Dragons, who outscored their opponents by seven and 10 in the third and fourth quarters respectively. Megan D...
After playing in their last regular season game against the Bellefonte Red Raiders and finding a 47-38 victory, the Dragons traveled to face the Johnstown Trojans to open the LHAC playoffs. The Dragons, however, did not come away with a victory, and lost 49-23. Against the Red Raiders, a slow start befell the Dragons. The score was tied at seven after the first quarter, but the Dragons started to get into a rhythm in the second quarter, as their 22-14 halftime lead showed. The Dragons tied scoring in the third quarter with their opponents, and...
The Pa. Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing turkey projects. Pennsylvanians are encouraged to report the location of any turkey flocks they see. Information is being collected online at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey through March 15. Visitors to that webpage will be asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen, among other things. Game Commission crews will visit sites to assess them f...
Over the years many people have asked me if I go ice fishing. “Nope,” I reply. “Ice fishing’s past the point of being a normal sportsman’s activity.” I let it end like that. I do not tell my questioners that I sometimes go fly-fishing during the winter – which is also a little off the wall. I do not make winter fly-fishing adventures nearly as often as I did 25 years ago. In those days I regularly sandwiched fly-fishing adventures between cross-country skiing outings. But, with global warming – less snow, with the type of snow we now get clin...
Making rural health care better in Pennsylvania may require some significant changes in state law. Some experts point toward funding problems while others note legal barriers to improvements. “Rural health care in Pennsylvania faces some very unique challenges specific to its population and location,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said during a Feb. 14 meeting of the Senate Majority Policy Committee. From vast distances to an aging population and a lack of providers, problems in the rural parts of the commonwealth will not disappear with tim...
John Bush was raised in Martinsburg and graduated from Central High in 1961. He spent most of his adult life in the Pacific Northwest. He has many memories as a boy in the 1950s that give some insight to the people and culture of Martinsburg in the 1950s. John likes to tell stories and over the years he has repeated the stories of his youth many times. His belief is that those years in Martinsburg influenced him all of his life. Some of the stories are historical in nature, some are colorful,...
At the February monthly meeting of the Northern Bedford County School District, both middle school and high school principals announced the results of an undertaking called Unplugged Day. All students gave up electronic devices connected to the internet for one day. The purpose of this activity was to raise awareness of addiction to technology, specifically social media. High school Principal Shawn Cerully reported the day a “complete success.” Many of the students said this experience opened their eyes to the specific addiction to social med...
Friday, Feb. 23 Showing of Sight and Sound Theater’s Samson at the Clappertown Alliance Church, 7 p.m. at 3239 Piney Creek Rd., Williamsburg. Saturday, Feb. 24 Winter Tree Hike Learn how to identify trees without their leaves. 15 species of Pa. trees and their characteristics and folklore. Wentz Education Center, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Canoe Creek State Park Sunday, Feb. 25 Friendship Fire Co. Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, 11 a.m.-?, 808 E.Main St., Roaring Spring, Drive Thru Only. Monday, Feb. 26 Trinity United Methodist Church in R...
Once again, I have an opportunity to be part of a community theater production. It’s been a good time getting to know new people and getting reacquainted with old friends. Most of them do not have a church connection. The biggest challenge is memorization since I have more lines this time around. Hopefully I will get them down when the lights come on. This play is all about family. Although it is a comedy, there are various themes that makes me think about the connection with family and the Christian walk. There is an engaged couple dealing w...
Two area Episcopal churches, Holy Trinity-Hollidaysburg and St. Luke’s-Altoona, will co-host a free 10 session program called Transforming Questions (TQ) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting February 21, 2024 at the Hollidaysburg Masonic Hall, 1008 Edgar Street. Each TQ session will begin with a meal followed by a short presentation on God and faith and end with an hour of small group discussion around related questions. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend the first session, regardless of where they may be in their faith journey, a...
Sometimes I get pretty busy. Lots of my reading/studying time is spent preparing to teach, preach, or write. This week I had a couple of free hours and decided to do some study for my personal benefit. I chose to study the life of King Hezekiah of Judah. I found it most enjoyable and beneficial. In fact, I think it will be worthwhile for us to look at this study together. Primary Scriptures regarding Hezekiah’s life are: II Kings chapters 16-21, II Chronicles 28-33 and Isaiah 36-39. There are o...
President – Luke Uplinger Vice- President – Kara Lansberry Secretary – Eleanor Brubaker Treasurer – Sam Parks Sentinel – Ayla Hileman Reporter – CJ Smith Chaplain – Jack Sheesley Student Advisors – Ivan Brubaker and Billie Harnish 58 students enrolled in agriculture courses this year Chapter Year in Review The Williamsburg FFA had an eventful spring in 2023. Students were busy studying for the County and State Envirothon Contests in April and May. The month of May also brought the Ag in the C...
Central FFA celebrates National FFA Week...
Northern Bedford celebrates National FFA Week...
An informational session was held prior to the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors Committee of the Whole meeting with the solicitor regarding the state’s Sunshine Act. The public’s right to attend governmental agency meetings in Pennsylvania is based upon a state law called the “Sunshine Act.” The Sunshine Act applies to public agencies, which include Pennsylvania executive branch agencies, the General Assembly, and municipal authorities, such as township boards of supervisors and local school boards. The Act also covers any org...
Sealed Bids Sealed proposals will be received by the Woodbury, PA 16695, of Bedford County at PO Box 280, Woodbury, PA 16695, until 7 p.m. on March 7, 2024, for the following: Item 1, 1000 ton 9.5MM FOB Item 2, 300 ton 2A Stone, FOB Item 3, 500 ton, AS2 Anti-Skid FOB Item 4, 50 ton, Cold Patch FOB Liquidated damages apple. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality. The bod must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid, made payable to the municipality. The Municipality reserves the... Full story
Interim Acting Superintendent Darren McLaurin announced his resignation after only four months in the position at the February monthly Committee of the Whole meeting of the Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors. The new superintendent, Curtis Whitesel, will not come in to fill the position until April. Until that time, Special Education Director Rodney Green will fill the superintendent slot. McLaurin thanked the board for a chance to serve the district for the past four months as interim superintendent and would be glad to...
Monday, Feb. 19, in a District 6 round 1 playoff game at Williamsburg High School....
