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Pa. state Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) will reopen his Hollidaysburg office to walk-in visitors Monday after a temporary closure due to acts of vandalism and criminal mischief. When the office reopens, two new staff members will be greeting constituents in person and on the phone. They are Byron Lovell and Sue Ann Feather. “We are very excited to have Byron and Sue Ann join the team helmed by district office manager Kellie Hileman,” Gregory said. “Deb Pensyl Reasy will continue to serve constituents from the Bellwood office.” The Hollida...
The reported closing of the Spring Mill by Appvion is a call to action for the Morrisons Cove community, county officials and elected officials at all levels. By all reports, the Spring Mill jobs were good ones, requiring long hours and hard work but providing fair wages and benefits. These are the kind of jobs that built America but which are now hard to find. Combined with the loss of jobs at North American Communications and changes at Blank Book Co. and Roaring Spring water, there’s cause for serious concern. A community like Morrisons C...
Shy, quiet Jolie Tucker is living out her dream, running a restaurant with her best friend, Ava, in their hometown. The secret to their restaurant success? Jolie's family's secret cast iron skillet recipes, which she keeps safely hidden away in the restaurant kitchen. When she finds her recipes gone one day, she thinks things cannot get any worse. How will she ever break this horrible news to her grandmother? Things go from bad to worse quickly, when moments later, an employee finds Ellie...
Earlier this week, extreme weather caused power outages for much of the central United States. Bitter cold led to increased demand for electricity while also forcing significant portions of electric generation offline, leaving millions of people across the Midwest, Great Plains, and Texas in particular without electricity. Although many were quick to point to wind energy as the main cause, numerous sources of generation were impacted by the abnormally cold weather. According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, about 16 gigawatts (GW)...
To the Editor: I was very disappointed in hearing the Roaring Spring paper mill closed the business. I grew up in Roaring Spring during the 60s and 70s. It was a major employer for families living in the Cove and surrounding areas. The paper mill sponsored a Roaring Spring little league team called Local 422 and adult softball team for several years. The mill also donated to numerous charities and organizations through out the years The mill provided me a summer job which provided financial support which afforded me the opportunity to obtain a...
Herald of Feb. 21, 1946 Many farm buildings were damaged and electrical service curtailed during a wind storm Feb. 15 in Morrisons Cove. The wind reached a velocity of 70 miles an hour as measured at the Blair County Airport. Almost the entire roof of the stone farm house of Mr. And Mrs, Danile Frederick, Curryville, was blown off. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shriner of Hickory Bottom, lost a section of his barn roof. Reports of two wild animals, either panthers or large wildcats, were made in the Clover Creek section between Beavertown and...
Herald of Feb. 24, 2011 Through Inc. Of East Freedom hosted its first ever “Souper Bowl” event on March 19, at the Freedom Center, formerly the East Freedom Elementary School. Admission to the event included drinks, bread and dessert. All proceeds from the event will benefit Through Inc.’s food pantry. The event featured a soup-off in which the entrants could bring six quarts of homemade soup. Medals were awarded to the first, second and third place soup chefs. The contest winner took home the “golden ladle.” Eighty of Northern Bedford’s...
Herald of Feb. 25, 1921 The Hicks Orchestra of Altoona, under the direction of Miss Veronica Hicks, was to present a concert at the Woodbury Methodist Church Feb. 26. In addition to the orchestra other people were to participate in the program. The new siding built by the Johnstown Sanitary Dairy Co, at their creamery in the Cove was completed. The Martinsburg Methodist parsonage was being wired for electric lights. Frank L. Dandois and Miss Sue Mckerthan were married Feb. 23 at the home of Dr. And Mrs. G.F. Dandois, Martinsburg. The Rev.C.B....
Herald of Feb. 22, 1996 Galen Whetstone of Woodbury received a plaque from the Woodbury Community Center Board, recognizing him for his outstanding work for the Community Center. During the past year Whetstone spearheaded fund-raising for and construction of a picnic pavilion at the center. As president of Woodbury Borough Council, Whetstone served on the Community Center board. Giving to the Martinsburg Community Fund increased by more than $1,357 from 1994 to 1995. The 1995 total raised, $27,598, exceeded the amount raised three years ago by...
Herald of Feb. 20, 1896 At the Blair County Convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, resolutions were adopted protesting against a bill before Congress that would provide for military drills in the public schools. Williamsburg Borough Council passed an ordinance allowing the engine whistle to be sounded in the morning at 4:45 or 5 o’clock or in time for the laboring men to prepare for the labor of the day. Roland Smallwood of Montgomery County was appointed assistant foreman in the paper mill of D.M. Bare & Co. Elected to Mar...
Herald of Feb. 25, 1971 Snow and ice that had been accumulating since the storm on New Years Day melted in a hurry when the temperatures climbed to a spring-like 53 degrees last week. But the melting snow, combined with rain on Monday, caused streams to overflow their banks for the second time within a nine-day period and cause minor flooding. After the water receded, winter renewed its grip with snow and a return to freezing temperatures. Water ran across highways at various places in the Cove, and swollen streams caused erosion damage to fiel...
Executrix Notice Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted by the Register of Wills of Blair County, Pennsylvania, upon the Estate of William J. Kirsch, late of Taylor Township, Blair County, PA, deceased. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the estate shall present them without delay to Executrix June H. Kirsch 322 Oak Ridge Drive Roaring Spring, PA 16673 Attorney Kathy J. Mauk, Esq. Evey Black Attorneys LLC. 902 E. Main Street PO Box 5 R... Full story
GATES – Bradley RJ., 35, Roaring Spring HENRY – W. Gene, 88, Martinsburg IMLER – Randy, 57, Woodbury... Full story
Bradley RJ Gates, 35, of Roaring Spring, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. He was born July 17, 1985, in Roaring Spring, the son of Steven L. Gates and Lisa A. (Nofsker) Peel. He married Tosha A. Dively on June 15, 2013. He is survived by his wife; his two sons who were his "little buddies": Silas and Jax; five siblings: Kaitlyn Franks and husband Justin and their daughter Kayleigh, Meagan Kelly, Matthew Peel and wife Annah and their daughter Hadlee, Bailey Gates and Jude Gates;...
W. Gene Henry, 88, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Aug. 11, 1932, at the original Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring, son of the late Dr. Harry E. and Marian L. (Ake) Henry and lived most of his life at the family home in Martinsburg. He is survived by a brother, E. Edward Henry of Mifflinburg; three nieces: Mitzi Jones of Camp Hill, Mindy Lind (Dale) of Lewisburg and Marcie Bechtold (William) of...
Randy Imler, 57, of Woodbury, passed away Feb. 18, 2021, at his home. He was born March 23, 1963, in Roaring Spring, son of Robert Imler Sr. and Myrtle Jane (Young) Hanks. He was united in marriage to Anita Brumbaugh on Aug. 24, 1991, in Roaring Spring. She preceded him in death June 5, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Chelsy Calhoun of Woodbury; mother, Myrtle Jane Hanks of Everett; brothers: Robert Dale Imler Jr. and wife Marylin of New Enterprise and Rick Imler and wife Shanda of Roaring...
Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the U.S. have had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations. The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give now to ensure blood products are available for patient emergencies when help can't wait. Extreme winter weather has forced the cancellation of hundreds of Red Cross blood drives in about 30 states and caused more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. Eve...
Financial planning has become a catchphrase in recent years, and it’s something many consumers may not fully understand. Learning some key components of financial planning can help people have more capital on hand to help them achieve their short- and long-term goals. A 2018 study commissioned by GuideVine that polled 1,000 Americans 30 and older about their finances found that many lack knowledge of basic financial terms. In addition, the study found that numerous people feel completely lost in regard to having a solid plan with their m...
Credit plays a vital role in helping people realize their personal and financial goals. A good credit score can help people qualify for favorable home loan terms, ultimately paving the way for them to move into their dream homes. Strong credit histories also can help consumers earn perks, and young people who learn to use credit wisely can avoid potentially costly interest charges that tend to hamper many young adults' financial freedom. Many consumers struggle with managing credit. According...
A 25-12 halftime lead was enough to help host Central hold off Penns Valley in high school girls' basketball action on Feb. 17, 49-44. Penns Valley rallied in the second half behind a 32-24 run, including 19-9 in the final eight minutes. Junior Bailey Heuston led the Lady Dragons with 15 points. Junior Leah Johnston added 12 points in the win. CHS was 8-for-19 from the foul line, while PV shot 12-for-16 from the line. • Central 46, Huntingdon 29: Central extended its win streak to seven wit...
Northern Bedford’s girls Basketball team improved to 2-7 with a come-from-behind 37-34 win over Southern Fulton on Feb. 17. NB trailed 14-8 after one period before forging a 22-all tie at the half. The Panthers celebrated senior night by outscoring the visiting Indians 8-5 in the pivotal fourth period to come out on top of what was a back and forth second half. “We started slow but finished strong and I was very pleased with our play down the stretch,” NB coach Jon Ewart said. Junior Ashley Kichman's 14 points fronted the Panthers. “Thes...
The Williamsburg High School girls’ basketball team held visiting Moshannon Valley to single-digit scoring in all four quarters Feb. 16 en route to a 51-16 victory. WHS led 17-2 after one quarter and 32-7 at the break. The Lady Pirates had a 19-9 scoring advantage in the second half. Freshman Kendel Norris scored a game-high 11 points to lead WHS to its third straight victory. Sophomore Kendel Norris added 10 points. • WHS 60, Moshannon Valley 20: Williamsburg improved to 6-2 overall with a 60-20 victory at Moshannon Valley on Feb. 19. WHS clos...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ basketball team traveled to Meyersdale on Feb. 16 and was handed a 49-39 setback. Meyersdale led 26-24 at halftime and had a 23-15 scoring advantage in the second half. Juniors Rebekah Claar (three 3-pointers) and Bailey Garver each scored 14 points for C-K. • C-K 54, West Branch 50: Claysburg-Kimmel used a 20-14 fourth-quarter run to defeat host West Branch 54-50 Feb. 17. The teams were tied at 24-24 at halftime before WB took a 36-34 lead into the final eight minutes. That set up the Lady Bulld...
The Central High School wrestling team crowned four champions and won the team title at the Distirct 6 Class 2A Section 3 Tournament at Central Cambria High School on Feb. 16. The Dragons won the team title with 156 points, ahead of Glendale's 151.5 points. The Vikings also crowned four champions at the tournament. Claysburg-Kimmel finished sixth in the seven-team standings with 42.5 points. Champions for Central were sophomore Tyler Biesinger (106 pounds), senior Ian Crouch (126), senior Alex...
The Williamsburg High School boys’ basketball team came to Northern Bedford on Feb. 16 sporting a spotless 6-0 record but left with its first blemish of the season. Northern Bedford went on an early fourth-period run that proved to be the difference in a 67-57 victory. NB held the lead for much of the first half but the Blue Pirates made a run early in the second and a trey by junior Lambert Palmer gave Williamsburg their first lead, at 37-36 since the opening moments of the game. The game see-sawed back and forth throughout the remainder of th...
The Williamsburg High School boys' basketball team rebounded from its only loss of the season with a 94-45 victory over visiting Moshannon Valley on Feb. 17. After suffering a 67-57 loss at Northern Bedford on Feb. 16, the Blue Pirates raced to a 52-29 halftime lead against MV. WHS outscored MV 42-16 in the second half. Junior Lambert Palmer poured in a game-high 24 points for WHS. Senior Josiah Dowey drained three 3-pointers and finished with 19 points in the win. Senior Drew Hileman added 13 points, while sophomore ? Kagarise contributed 10...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School boys’ basketball team almost picked up its first win of the season Feb. 16. C-K fell by one point to visiting Moshannon Valley, 49-48. Moshannon Valley led 16-10 after one quarter and 25-19 at halftime. C-K outscored the visitors 29-24 in the final 16 minutes. Senior Zach Cleveland tossed in a game-high 15 points for the Bulldogs. Junior Wyatt Buell and senior Owen Bradley each scored eight points. • C-K 71, Juniata Valley 64: Claysburg-Kimmel earned its first win of the season Feb. 19, knocking off visitin...
Undefeated Bedford ended Central’s three-game winning streak in high school boys’ basketball action Feb. 16, scoring a 54-39 victory. Central was led by sophomore Eli Lingenfelter’s 17 points. Senior Hunter Klotz added eight points. • CHS 85, Huntingdon 51: Central improved to 10-4 overall with an 85-51 win over visiting Huntingdon on Feb. 20. The Dragons led 48-25 at halftime before outscoring Huntingdon 37-26 in the second half. Five players scored in double figures for Central: Junior Devon Boyles (18 points), senior Hunter Klotz (15) soph...
The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced the complete game schedule for the 2021 Double-A Northeast League season on Thursday. The franchise's 23rd season of professional baseball features a slate of no fewer than 6 and no more than 17 games per month. The 2021 schedule features 60 home games, beginning with Opening Night on Tuesday, May 4 against the Bowie Baysox the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The May 4 start date is the latest season opener in team history. Altoona's final home games of the...
Mourning the loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a challenge for families and funeral directors alike. Social distancing mandates have forced many to either alter or forgo the traditional funeral home visitation where family and friends gather to pay their respects to the deceased. Adapting to Changes William J. Helsel has been a funeral director for nearly 18 years. As owner of the John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc. in Martinsburg and Williamsburg, Bolger has been...
The purple fabric in my hand lost my attention as my eyes strayed to the woods. Its glittering, ice-coated scenery seemed to call me away from my sewing machine. When the sun began to shine through patches of blue sky, I gave in. As my husband and I stomped through the crusty snow, missiles of ice shot down from the overhead power lines. Too weak to hold on and too weak to break through the crust where they landed, bits of broken ice skittered around us as we tramped to the woods. A winter song...
Northern Bedford County Middle School has announced its Students of the Months for February. February Grade 8 – Jackie Clevenger, daughter of Colin and Wendy Clevenger Grade 8 – Wyatt Clouse, son of Dwight and Brianna Clouse Grade 7 – Morgan Beerbower, daughter of Nathan and Ashley Beerbower Grade 7 – Carter Watson, son of Crystal Bywater and David Watson Grade 6 – Lillian Steele, daughter of Christina Steele and Robert Steele Grade 6 – Benjamin Steele, son of Andrew Steele and Jessica Steele...
Some people find the number 13 to be unlucky for some reason. I never heard the reasoning behind that superstition. Some tall buildings go from floor 12 to floor 14 just to avoid the dreaded number. On the other hand, there are athletes who choose to wear number 13 to show they are not afraid of the digit. I personally always enjoyed getting 13 ears of corn when paying for 12! Whatever your view, you can't go wrong by learning God's truths found in the 13th Chapter of the book of Proverbs. A wis...
Scriptures to Read: St. Matthew 5:3 & 23:13 St. Matthew 5:4 & 23:14 St. Matthew 5:5 & 23:15 St. Matthew 5:6 & 23:16-22 St. Matthew 5:7 & 23:23-24 St. Matthew 5:8 & 23:25-28 St. Matthew 5:9-12 & 23:29-33 I have been thinking about Jesus and His words on the Law. It may seem that we are simply looking at The Ten Commandments here. That is not so. Two of His interpretations are: regarding killing and adultery. Three are from other portions of the Law. "Keep your oaths." Leviticus 19:12 and Numbers...
Hey girls, are you interesting in traveling, meeting new people and having the opportunity to also receive incentives as well as community service credits for an exciting year? Why not get involved in the Bedford County Dairy Princess program. We need many people to promote the PA state beverage Milk. Girls from the ages of 9-24 are able to be part of the team. Qualifications for entering the Dairy Princess contest are to live in Bedford County, be a daughter, granddaughter, niece or sister of one of the following: Dairy Farmer, Dairy Farm...
Easter wells are colorful, traditional decorations in Germany and Franconian Switzerland. The custom of Osterbrunnen, which started in the early 20th century, includes decorating public fountains and wells with Easter eggs. The tradition begins on Good Friday and continues until two weeks after Easter. According to the Bavarian tourism site www.bavaria.by, before the wells are decorated, they are first cleaned in a ceremony known as “Brunnen fegen,” which loosely translates to “sweeping the well.” Once cleansed, the well is dressed and decorat...
Martinsburg and the entire Cove community is mourning the passing of the man former Martinsburg Borough Manager Randy Stoltz called "Mr. Martinsburg." W. Gene Henry, who passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at age 88, leaves behind a legacy of philanthropy that not only made Martinsburg a better place, but according to Mayor Richard Brantner Sr., a safer place. "He has done so much as far as the community." Brantner Sr. said. "It's just staggering what it would have cost taxpayers if the...
W. Gene Henry of Martinsburg has passed away. I interviewed him in 1997 for a personality profile and to respectfully ask about the source of his wealth. Henry made news that year by buying his former high school building. It is not many people who can claim to own their former seat of secondary learning, perhaps Gary Stern in the Brownstone building qualifies, but it is unusual that someone will buy a former classroom property.He bought the former Martinsburg High School, commonly called the...
Morrisons Cove is in a region which will be required to use 10-digit telephone numbers for all telephone calls beginning on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has encouraged residents and businesses in the current 814 area code, which covers all or parts of 27 counties across Central and Northwestern Pennsylvania, to prepare for the start of mandatory 10-digit dialing. As of April 3, anyone attempting to make a call in the 814 area code using only seven dig...
The Nason Foundation Board of Directors has an understanding of the healthcare industry and the local needs and opportunities. The organization is helping and improving the quality and well-being of area communities with its recent funding of 500 finger pulse oximeters to be distributed to health facilities in the Roaring Spring, Martinsburg, Saxton, and Claysburg areas. The small devices can provide patients with helpful information during COVID-19 or respiratory illness. The Nason Foundation...
A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information into the disappearance of a Claysburg woman nearly a decade ago. Fawn Marie Mountain was last seen in 2012. In June 2018, the Herald ran a story on Mountain's family's search for answers. A portion of the story appears below. From the Herald of June 28, 2018: A family is seeking the public's help in trying to find answers to what happened to their daughter and cousin. Fawn Marie Mountain, was 25 years old when she disappeared from her home...
The Feb. 16 regular Board of Directors meeting for the Spring Cove School District was held virtually at 7 p.m. Under special recognitions, a Resolution of Respect was given for F. Larry Kulp, to honor his memory for faithful service as a Spring Cove school board member for a number of years and for being an "active, vital member" of the Spring Cove community. All school board members were recognized for their donation of many hours of time and work , with no compensation, to the Spring Cove School District at the meeting, as February is...
A Roaring Spring man is behind bars after police said he assaulted a woman and 7-year-old boy. Shawn M. Aman, 43, was arrested after troopers with the Hollidaysburg State Police were called to a home on Kensinger Road, Taylor Township on Feb. 20 to investigate a report of a domestic incident. When police arrived, they found Aman in a bedroom allegedly holding a knife. Police said they ordered Aman to drop the knife which he eventually did and was taken into custody. Once Aman was in custody,...
The Claysburg-Kimmel School District will say its goodbyes to three employees with more than 100 years of service to the district at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year. The district’s board of directors during the Feb. 12 meeting approved the resignations of Michael Barbarini, second-grade teacher; Michael Hoenstine, third-grade teacher; and Carolyn Smith, secretary to the high school principal. Barbarini has 31 years with the district, Hoenstine 33 and Smith 52. The board also accepted the resignation of Jena Helsel from her position a...
A Claysburg man is behind bars after police said he assaulted his girlfriend, forcing her to seek treatment at a local hospital. Joshua S. Claycomb, 38, was arrested after police were called twice to investigate a domestic disturbance at his Claysburg home. According to charges filed by Greenfield Township police, on the afternoon of Feb. 12, the victim arrived at the Whitetail Court home she shares with Claycomb and found him lying on the front seat of her vehicle. The victim said Claycomb appe...
For Twila Bigelow and her daughter Kristin of Williamsburg, the love of baking has always been an important part of their lives. "My mom was always a good cook, and a good baker," Kristin said. However, around Christmas of 2020, the Bigelows decided to make their bakery dreams a reality by opening Bigelow Bakery. "We just decided it was the right time," Kristin said. The pair contacted some people they knew at the Pa. Department of Agriculture and the process was started. This process included...
Christina Brown, a long-tenured third-grade teacher at Williamsburg Elementary School, spoke during the Thursday evening, Feb. 18, Williamsburg Community School Board meeting. Brown called teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic an “unprecedented time.” Brown said that teachers are going through “a tremendous amount of stress,” but what gets them through are, at least for Brown, “... the smiles that greet me during our virtual learning,” she said. Brown praised every member of her class by name. “It’s such a privilege to be their teacher,” she s...
During the Feb. 4 Woodbury Township regular meeting in Williamsburg, the supervisors discussed increasing the wages for the township’s part-time CDL drivers who are involved in winter plowing for the township. The wage was increased to $14.82 per hour. Supervisor Ed Clark made the motion to do so, with Supervisor Craig Hamilton seconding, and the motion passed. Resolution 02-04-2021 was approved. This resolution establishes that the locally elected tax collector is authorized to provide tax certifications upon request. The township s...
Pennsylvania’s House and Senate Appropriations Committees are holding a series of hearings from mid-February to late April as part of the process to establish the next state budget. Lawmakers from both parties will have opportunities to talk to department heads and key officials from across nearly all aspects of state government as they prepare a spending plan for the fiscal year that runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. In May and June, Gov. Tom Wolf and legislative leaders will attempt to negotiate a budget plan behind closed doors. If t...
Potential farmers and small and part-time producers are encouraged to attend the virtual Starting and Improving Farms Conference, which will detail various aspects of agricultural production and help individuals in their farm journey. This conference will be held March 6, 8, 9, and 10, 2021, with various timed sessions that participants can choose to join and learn more about specific practices. For new and beginning farmers, participants will learn what is required to begin a farm business, discover what products Penn State Extension has that...
