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John M. “JM” Thompson, 85, of Roaring Spring, died peacefully at home Friday morning, Feb. 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Lester and Sarah (Dick) Thompson. He married Ruth L. Mock April 18, 1959, in Winchester, Va., and she died March 31, 2016. JM is survived by three children: Randy Thompson and his wife, Brenda, of Roaring Spring; Tina Ross and her husband, Alan, of Saxton; and Raymond Thompson and his wife, Bernie, of D...
Daniel Lee Hershberger, 60, passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside with his family at his side after a long battle with cancer. Dan was the last of four children born to Rex W. Hershberger and Dorothy Lehman Hershberger on Feb. 24, 1962. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary M. Querry, Oct. 12, 1985, and they made their home in Martinsburg. Dan graduated from Penn State University with a degree in civil engineering and worked as a project engineer at Appvion for over thirt...
Ronald G. Leidy, 86, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 21, 2023, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born March 11, 1936, in Martinsburg, son of the late Glenn S. and Ruth Arlene (Teeter) Leidy. He married Janet Arlene Loose Nov. 25, 1958, at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. She preceded him in death May 2, 2021 after 63 years of marriage. He is survived by four children: Lawr B. Leidy of Huntingdon, Mary Lois Phelps (Chuck) of Williamsburg, Virginia G....
Kirk Kellon, 69, of New Enterprise, passed away Feb. 21, 2023, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on Nov. 15, 1953, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania; son of the late Robert and Marianne (Wright) Kellon. On April 28, 1990, in Warfordsburg, he was united in marriage to Julie (Guyer) Kellon, who survives. He is survived by his wife, Julie Kellon; son, Frank Arnold (Kristy); daughter, Melissa Arnold; daughter, Hollie Arnold-Brubaker (Tony); grandsons, Anthony and Ian Arnold; brothers, Alan and Andy...
Carol Dawn Detwiler, 86, of New Enterprise, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Homewood Martinsburg Health Care Center, where she had been due to a cancer diagnosis. Carol Dawn loved her family and was a beloved friend to many, including high school classmates, nursing school friends, neighbors, and her church family. Now in her permanent home, she is in perfect health and feels only joy and happiness, praising her Lord. Carol Dawn was born in Waterside, Aug. 1, 1936, a daughter of the...
Robert W. Lape Jr., 66, of Roaring Spring, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Homewood at Martinsburg after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 7, 1956, in Somerset, the son of Robert W. Lape Sr. and the late Ruth L. (Walker) Lape. He is survived by his father, of Roaring Spring; three children: Robert W. Lape III and his wife, Kristi; Amy Cooper and her husband, Chris; and Emily Tyler and her husband, Joe, all of Roaring Spring; six...
Lois G. Ritchey, 89, a resident of Maybrook Hills, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the home. She was born May 15, 1933, at home in Blair Township, daughter of the late Sheldon E. and Gladys M. (Baker) Hite. She is survived by her children: Fred Ritchey (Becky) of Williamsburg, Tim Ritchey (Lois) of Roaring Spring, Jeff Ritchey (Winnie) of Blue Knob, Kevin Ritchey (Theresa) of East Freedom, and Debbie Lutz of Hollidaysburg; 10 grandchildren; 11...
Judy L. Woomer, 80, of McKee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. She was born Dec. 5, 1942, in East Freedom, daughter of the late Frank and Violet (Reffner) Yingling. She married Guy E. Woomer April 8, 1960. He preceded her in death Nov. 1, 2013. Judy is survived by two daughters, Tammy Croft-Hoover and husband, Craig, and Mandy Drysdale (Albert); Karen Smith, whom she loved as a daughter; and a special niece, Deb Showalter; four grandchildren: Corey Croft; Jamie Mountain...
Todd Ross Slick, 28, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with Graves Disease. He was born Oct. 25, 1994, in Altoona. He is survived by his mother, Melissa K. Slick, of Roaring Spring; his father and stepmother, Harry T. Slick and Chrissy Feather of Bedford; a sister, Kara Bennett and her husband, Eddie, of Roaring Spring; two brothers, Austin and Zach; his son, Thaddeus Slick, of Roaring Spring; a niece, Kenly Bennett; a nephew,...
Marian Louise Biddle, 86, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning Feb. 14, 2023. She was born Dec. 3, 1936, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Harry W. and Goldie (Sipe) Carper. She lived her entire life at the Carper Homestead Farm. She married Gene A. Biddle Sept. 22, 1956, and celebrated 46 years of marriage before his death in 2013. She is survived by three children: Cindy Steele (Philip) of Newburg, Duane Biddle (Linda) and Teri Biddle, both of Roaring Spring; four grandchildren: Dustin...
Dolores M. Krider, 87, a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday evening Feb. 14, 2023, at the home after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 27, 1936, in Saxton, daughter of the late Clyde and Hazel (Norris) Willison. She married Jack A. Krider on Dec. 24, 1953. She is survived by her husband; three children: Jack A. Krider Jr. and his wife, Renee, of Martinsburg; Douglas A. Krider and his wife, Cheryl, of Conneaut Lake, and Amy L. Johnson and her husband,...
There have been many recent reports of scams going around the area. Because overuse/addition to cell phone, social media, internet, etc. was the highest ranking challenge identified by residents on the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment, the Healthy Blair County Coalition in collaboration with the Blair County Library System is hosting a series of social media awareness events. Please share with your family, friends, clients, and contacts so they can protect themselves from scams, identify theft, and elder abuse. Healthy Blair County...
Dennis G. Hamilton, 75, of Roaring Spring, died unexpectedly Monday morning, Feb. 20, 2023, at home. He was born Aug. 26, 1947, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Joseph and Delores (Dodson) Hamilton. He married Winifred M. Dodson Aug. 24, 1968. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Steven L. Hamilton and his fiancée, Jennifer Feathers, of Altoona and Corey J. Hamilton and his wife, Lori, of Lititz; three grandchildren: Casey S. Hamilton and his wife, Amanda; Michael C. Hamilton; and Jadeyn E....
Lenten fish fries are making a comeback in the Cove. Many had to stop due to COVID. This is their first year back at the fryers. Shown is the fish fry at Saint Patrick in Newry. People enjoyed their sit-down dinners after years of only drive-through options....
Our Curryville tour now has us at the two-room school house. The school house (shown right) is directly across the road from the church. That building is now a community room owned by the church. The original blackboards, doors and wood paneling are still there. Sunday School classes and many events are held there. Local ladies gather on Tuesdays to make quilts, stitch by stitch with loving hands. Robert (Bobbie) Ritchey and I were the only ones in the first and second grades. When I told...
What do you stand for when you are one of the last few standing? This is the question Leigh Chen, first daughter of the United States, and a group of kids are faced with when the eruption that triggers the apocalypse arrives months ahead of schedule in the year 2072. While their parents, some of the world’s most important leaders, scientists and engineers, are away overseeing the construction of the space fleet that will save some of mankind when the eruption happens, their children are touring...
For Women’s History Month, we have selected six First Ladies of the United States who displayed political, social and decorative expertise and brought credibility to their gender. In addition, the First Ladies that we are profiling are distinguished by “firsts” that they accomplished during their service to the nation. Abigail Adams Early in 1776 Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John Adams, the future second president of the United States, at a time when women could not vote, arguing for the independence of the English colonies in North...
Herald of March 3, 1898 The horse belonging to Crawford Black, of Clover Creek had been a very sick animal for some time, but is now rapidly improving under the skillful treatment of C. B. Dilling, V. S. of Altoona, who had been called over last week. Dr. Dilling pronounced the case pneumonia. Mr. Black will soon be able to again drive his horse. Very pleasant and interesting exercises were carried out by grades Nos. 1, 2, and 3 in our public schools on Friday afternoon. The program was entitled “The Passage of an Hundred Years” and we are sor...
Herald of March 8, 1973 The Martinsburg Outlook club sent a letter to Martinsburg Borough Council seeking the borough’s cooperation in setting up a collection center for recycling. The women wrote that “several communities have a center where paper, tins, bottles etc. are collected for recycling”. Council President W. M. Burchfield said he would look into the proposal. S. Gerald Weaver, Woodbury funeral director, recently was interviewed on film by four undergraduate students of Temple University, Philadelphia. Jerry Musser of Six Mile Run w...
Herald of March 9, 1923 The management of the Memorial Park has already let some dates for the park and indications are that this will be a busy place during the summer months as the years come and go. This Is as it should be. All the people of the Cove should be interested in this park and should make it a beauty spot in the Cove. Roy “Bobby” Simpson of Mines has been threatened with blood poisoning, a shoe having rubbed his foot. On Monday J. W. Kifer and Thomas Kipe took him to Martisburg, where Dr. J. W. Hersberger gave Bobby the nec...
Herald of March 12, 1998 A van load of volunteers from the Salem United Church of Christ, Beavertown, is spending this week at Greenup Ky., working to restore a home that was badly flooded last year. Veteran disaster volunteer C. Sherman Dick will head the crew. Joining Mr. Dick will be Betty Royer, John Favinger and his daughter Rita; Janet Brumbaugh and her daughter Beth; and Wayne Crisswell. The phone number for the Roaring Spring Police department was omitted from the telephone book, and residents were having trouble contacting the...
Herald of March 11, 1948 With 15 victorious stings to their credit, Roaring Spring High School’s Yellow Jackets will try buzzing another team tonight on their championship basketball flight. The Yellow Jackets will meet the Cherry Tree High School five this Thursday night at St. Francis College, Loretto. Work began yesterday on the construction of a new funeral home for K. R. Miller of Martisburg. An addition will be built on the rear of the present Miller home. The first floor will be equipped as a spacious funeral home, and an apartment will...
Herald of March 7, 2013 Three cases of Chronic Wasting Disease were found in whitetail deer harvested during the 2012 firearms season. The deer were taken in South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, and Freedom Township and Frankstown Township in Blair County. These were considered the first cases of CWD in free-range deer in Pennsylvania. The computer system for the Martinsburg Borough Police Department crashed. The cost to replace the server was estimated at $1,500, but it was expected to be compatible with new equipment and software used by...
POLICYHOLDER MEETING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Policyholders of Bedford Grange Mutual Insurance Company will hold their Annual Policyholders Meeting at the home office at 477 West Pitt Street, Bedford, PA on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM for the purpose of electing directors whose terms are expiring and other such business that has been properly brought before the meeting. Thank you, Rick Barefoot, President ABANDONED STORAGE UNIT Due to nonpayment of storage rent, all property of Melanie Hoffman stored at Unit# 7 located...
Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.766 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.766 Average price during the week of February 21, 2023: $3.806 Average price during the week of February 28, 2022: $3.705 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $3.795 Altoona $3.768 Beaver $3.857 Bradford $3.681 Brookville $3.731 Butler $3.658 Clarion $3.730 DuBois $3.760 Erie $3.819 Greensburg $3.834 Indiana $3.836 Jea...
Following 44 weeks of intensive training, the 34th Class of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Ross Leffler School of Conservation graduated Feb. 4, 2023, at the Susquehanna Township Middle School in Harrisburg. Training School Director Kyle Jury praised graduates for their dedication and demonstrated commitment to our resources. “The 34th Class, which began their training on March 27, 2022, met all the challenges of their in-class instruction and rigorous field training,” Jury said. “The graduation of our new game wardens marks many individ...
Congratulations to the recipients of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s 2023 Research Grant Program. In December 2022, the Center’s Board of Directors awarded five research grants, two to faculty at The Pennsylvania State University and three to faculty at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities. Most of the research projects are set to begin on Feb. 1. “The Center’s Board of Directors, independent reviewers and Center staff are always mindful of the many issues that affect rural Pennsylvania and need deeper...
Spenser D. Karns (right), of S.D. Karns Auction Service, Blue Knob, was named The 2023 West Virginia Auctioneers Association's Rookie Division Grand Champion on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, W.Va. This is the second auctioneer championship Karns has won this year. Karn's poses here with his wife and Business Administrator Julie Karns. Karns attributes his success to his grandfather's boots. Karns is wearing the late Joseph Diehl's footwear in this pic...
Since the spotted lanternfly’s unwelcome arrival in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 2014, researchers have been working tirelessly to learn more about the invasive pest, now confirmed in 45 Pennsylvania counties and reported in surrounding states. Native to Asia, the spotted lanternfly was a new species in the U.S., so there was little known about it at the time, said Julie Urban, research associate professor of entomology at Penn State. “It’s a complex insect, and it takes a village to fully understand what we are seeing and how this can infor...
Osterburg has a new general mercantile store called O'Leary Creamery and Cafe. The store is located at 213 Heritage Road, Osterburg. This store was originally owned by Bobbie Hinton since 1983. Hinton passed away in 2022 soon after he sold his store. The new owners are Dennis and Laurie Diehl. Dennis grew up in Osterburg and his wife grew up nearby. Osterburg Creamery was one of the first creameries in Osterburg years ago. Laurie has always wanted a little cafe and her dream has become a...
A small crowd and a signed petition highlighted the Catharine Township meeting, on Thursday, Feb. 16. The small crowd was made up of neighbors and residents in and around the Oak Alley area of the township, all signing a petition and airing their complaints about a resident on Oak Alley. Complaints stemmed from working late at night to tearing up the alley with equipment. Solicitor Nathan Karn was in attendance at the meeting, and he said he would look into next steps as to how to pursue the situation. The township would like to take over...
It's been said that a good pastor can make or break a church, and for the last five years, the Grace Pointe Community Church of God has had a phenomenal pastor in Jim Spivey. It was announced earlier this month that Spivey had taken on a new church in Danville, Va. Feb. 26 was his last official service at the church. For Spivey, this goodbye is nothing short of bittersweet. "We loved being here - my family came together here," Spivey said. Spivey and his wife Ondria finalized the adoption of...
Three borough residents — Cassie Roberts, Jimmy Grager, and Jenny O — all were interviewed by the Williamsburg Community School Board during last Tuesday evening’s meeting. The empty seat comes from the resignation of Joe Detwiler who was moving out of the borough. Following interviews, Board did a straw poll just to see what the results could be. At first, it was 4 (O), 3 (Grager) and 1 (Roberts). Another poll was conducted again where the vote was 4-4 — each for Grager and O. In the middle of the meeting, Dr. Carlee Ranalli made a motion...
NTNS inductees On Feb. 8 the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) inducted 72 students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), an educational nonprofit that honors, recognizes, and empowers students and teachers in career and technical education. In order to be eligible for membership in the NTHS, the student's previous year grades need to average a 93 percent or higher at the GACTC, and 85 percent or higher at their sending school. They are also required to have 10 or...
The walk down memory lane through the Southern Morrisons Cove community of New Enterprise continues this week with the remembrances of a number of older residents, many of them long departed, providing glimpses of bygone times hard to imagine in today's whirlwind lives. The memories came from a number of lifetime New Enterprise residents, as told to Joan Hershberger, who, along with her late husband Max, were dairy farmers outside town. The stories focus on a multilevel brick building that...
A Books and Bargains sale will be held by Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East St. Clair Township Building, Route 56, Fishertown. This sale consists of gently used books for adults and children along with yard sale items including glassware, jewelry, knickknacks, holiday items, puzzles, and more. Also for sale will be lunch choices, baked goods, and chocolate Easter eggs. Proceeds from the sale will go to local projects including grant-in-aid to college students, enrichment...
The Altoona Curve are excited to announce the opening of the 2023 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year Competition. Three nominated teachers will be named Teachers of the Year with a special on-field ceremony on Teacher Appreciation Night, presented by 1st Summit Bank, on Saturday, April 22, at Peoples Natural Gas Field when the Curve host the Bowie Baysox at 4 p.m. “We are excited to once again partner with 1st Summit Bank to honor our local teachers,” said Curve GM, Nate Bowen. “Everyone has a favorite teacher that helped them through hard...
Though the Lady Pirates' Coach Amy Hileman looks to be on the edge of her seat during the Williamsburg vs. Bishop Carroll game on Saturday, Feb. 25, the team - and its avid fans - had cause for celebration in the end....
Base Camp Guns – the sixth grade Spring Cove Boys Basketball team – went undefeated (11-0) in league play and captured the golden ticket to the Middle School State Championships in State College by winning the Garver YMCA league championship game vs. Hollidaysburg on Thursday, Feb. 23. In league play, Spring Cove defeated Bedford, Chestnut Ridge, Claysburg-Kimmel, Everett, Hollidaysburg, Northern Bedford and Tussey Mountain. Team members are (front row, from left)Ethan Baker, Troy Marks, Ror...
An outdoor activity that has become increasing popular during the past few years is shed hunting during the winter and early spring. Male deer lose their antlers each winter and then grow a new set the following year. Sportsmen like to search for the dropped antlers, called sheds. Finding sheds helps sportsmen know the quality of the bucks that have survived that year's hunting seasons. It might also suggest some locations to set up stands the following deer season. Some sportsmen have become...
Dragon Jr. High Wrestlers qualify for the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Championship. Ty Matthews (left) and Brooks Matthews (right) both placed third at the PJW Area 2 regional tournament. They will compete March 3 through the 5 at the state tournament at the 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown....
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Northern Bedford County School District hosted its annual Hoop Shoot. The Hoop Shoot is sponsored by the Northern Bedford PTO and has been an ongoing tradition dating back to the early 1990s. The Hoop Shoot is a free throw contest for boys and girls ages nine through fourteen. High school-aged students participated in a three-point contest. Over 60 students participated in the event held at the elementary school. Results are as follows: • First place, boys: Rowan Llo...
A healthy diet can help people lower their risk for various conditions, including heart disease. That's a significant benefit, as the World Health Organization estimates that 32 percent of deaths across the globe can be attributed to cardiovascular disease, which is an umbrella term used to refer to a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Individuals who want to change their diets are urged to speak with their physicians for insight regarding specific changes that can address any...
Conemaugh Health System celebrated the opening of a new facility for cardiac care with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Conemaugh Nason Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Roaring Spring. (From left) Courtney College; Medhat Zaher, MD; Gorgi Kozeski, DO; Ali Caddy, Cardiac Rehab, Cardiovascular & Cardiopulmonary Manager; Michelle Buttry, CNO Conemaugh Nason; Joseph Gattuso Jr., MD; and Tim Harclerode, CEO Conemaugh Nason, cut the ribbon on the new center....
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized UPMC Altoona for its commitment to a comprehensive high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. The HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence is awarded based on meeting accreditation criteria and through the hospital’s ongoing performance registry reporting. The HeartCARE Center designation is the highest level of excellence recognized by the ACC. UPMC Altoona is the first hospital in the UPMC system to be awarded such a designation — only three other facilities in Pen...
On Friday, Feb. 25, Imler Fire Company opened the doors for its popular fish fry for the first time since 2020. Folks were there earlier than 3:30 p.m. waiting for the doors to open. The takeout line grew to more than 125 people and there were more than 100 people eating in. Folks were busy chatting and socializing with each other while they waited. Gary Baker and his wife Tonya spearhead this dinner and it takes a lot of volunteers to be able to make this event happen. This dinner consisted of...
By THOMAS SCHMITT Correspondent The issue of a transgender male student using the boys’ locker room for gym and boys’ restrooms was brought up as a concern by parent Misty Fisher at Spring Cove School Board’s committee of the whole board of directors meeting on Monday, Feb. 13. This was again a main topic of discussion at the regular school board meeting a week later. The district solicitor, Attorney Jenn Dambeck from Beard Legal Group, summed it up by stating, “If you are getting federal funds, you must follow Title IX.” Spring Cove School Dis...
Lenten fish fries are making a comeback in the Cove. Many had to stop due to COVID. This is their first year back at the fryers. Shown is the fish fry at Saint Patrick in Newry. People enjoyed their sit-down dinners after years of only drive-through options....
There have been many recent reports of scams going around the area. Because overuse/addition to cell phone, social media, internet, etc. was the highest ranking challenge identified by residents on the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment, the Healthy Blair County Coalition in collaboration with the Blair County Library System is hosting a series of social media awareness events. Please share with your family, friends, clients, and contacts so they can protect themselves from scams, identify theft, and elder abuse. Healthy Blair County...
Cove-area fire companies have received nearly $73,000 from the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Services Grant Program. The grants are awarded annually to volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services, and rescue squads through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The grants can be used for equipment, training, debt reduction and construction or upgrades to facilities. The Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company received $15,000. Chief Scotty Eicher said the money will be used to upgrade the lighting on the tanker. Eicher s...
