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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) hosted an open house on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Spring Cove Middle School to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on a proposed project to alter each intersection on the Route 36 corridor between Interstate 99 and Roaring Spring Borough. Plans include a realignment of the State Route 36 and 164 intersection. The plan is part of a project to redesign intersections between the Sheetz convenience store in McKee and the...
An East Freedom man who led police on a high-speed chase in Martinsburg Borough and North Woodbury Township on Feb. 26 and was wounded by a police officer has been charged and arraigned. Willis Truman Irvin Clark, 32, was arraigned from his hospital bed at UPMC Altoona on Feb. 28 via video conference by Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger of Martinsburg. Following an in-depth investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Clark has been charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, persons not to poss...
A Queen woman is facing several misdemeanor charges after an incident at the home of people who took her in. According to a criminal complaint, Greenfield Township Police responded to a 9-1-1 call on Thursday, Feb. 20, to a residence on Polecat Road, East Freedom. The 29-year-old victim identified herself as the caller to the officer at the door. She identified three other victims living in the house and stated that they had also been harassed. The other victims were a 30-year-old male, a 52-year-old female and 11-month-old child. The victim...
The Blue Pirate Nation came out to support its team during the District 6 Class 1A boys' basketball championship game between Bishop Carroll Catholic and Williamsburg on Wednesday night, Feb. 26, at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson. Bishop Carroll prevailed 67-47. Despite the loss in the title game, Williamsburg has qualified for the 2020 PIAA Class 1A Boys' Basketball Championship. The Blue Pirates (15-8) will travel to Saint Mary's High School on Friday, March 6, to battle District 9...
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a division of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, during 2020, daylight saving time (DST) is in effect from March 8 at 2 a.m. (local time) to Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. (local time). What are the DST rules? The rules for DST changed in 2007 for the first time in more than 20 years. The new changes were enacted by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which extended the length of DST in the interest of reducing energy consumption. The rules increased the duration of DST by about one month. DST is now in...
The Blair County Sheriff’s Office is reporting having received reports that the main phone number to the Blair County Courthouse is being used for fraudulent purposes in spoofing call incidents. The number is (814) 693-3000. This scam is targeting residents with an elaborate story in which people are being led to believe their loved ones are in danger. The caller asks for personal and banking information. The call is intended to create alarm and intense worry in the person receiving the call. The sheriff’s department says that those who get...
How many times have you read a book, really liked it and then discovered it is part of a series? Now you are hooked. Libraries are the place to come to find the rest of the books in a series, both the ones from the beginning and the new ones as they appear. The Tony Hillerman series is just one. Mr. Hillerman had a love for the Navajo people; their religion, their customs and way of life. He wove all this into a series of murder mysteries with Lt. Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo reservation police...
There are a lot of words that people use to describe me. Some of my recent favorites are: annoying, condescending, moronic, irritating, clueless, and idiotic. I've been told that I drive people up the wall, I don't know what I'm talking about, and my words are enough to try the patience of a saint. And those are from my friends. No, not really. Actually, those comments have come in various conversations I've had and in "fan mail" that appears on occasion. The list is longer and, unfortunately,...
Human trafficking is commonly thought of as a global human rights issue that disproportionately affects international migrants and impoverished people in developing countries. But the reality is that human trafficking affects individuals, families and communities all across the United States too, including right here in Pennsylvania. There are two legally recognized forms of human trafficking: labor trafficking and sex trafficking. Labor trafficking occurs when a person is made to perform labor or services by force, fraud or coercion, while...
Herald of Feb. 28, 1895 The lifeless body of Jacob Fair, about 37, of Entriken was found on top of Tussey Mountain on the road leading from Clover Creek to Cove Station by Jacob Dilling and other persons from near Fredericksburg on their way to the Broad Top coal mines. The body was placed upon a sled and taken to Cove Station, where the Huntingdon County coroner examined it and determined that Fair died of Natural causes while returning from a sale in the Cove. A severe accident befell Mrs. D.M. Replogle. While driving, her sleigh was upset...
Herald of March 5, 1920 The Senior girls of the Martinsburg High school gave a leap year party in the High school building. Miss Susie Kauffman, our well known milliner, was astonished on returning home to find her home in the posession of friends who had come to remind her that it was her birthday. The party was a complete surprise. A dainty luncheon was served, and all wished her many more happy birthdays. A jolly bunch of young people sledded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Maurer where a most enjoyable evening was spent in playing games...
Herald of March 8, 1945 Between 20 and 30 farm boys from the Blair county end of the Cove went to the induction center at Harrisburg on Tuesday to take their first test for army service. Whether the boys are ushered into the army at an early date or be granted farm deferment for the summer, is said to depend largely on the action of the Blair county, No. 1, draft board at Hollidaysburg. They are liable to be called for military duty in 21 days. After a service of 51 years in the telephone, telegraph and electric industries, John W. Dixon of...
Herald of March 5, 1970 The students of CHS Drama Club will perform “Shy Guy,” starring Kirby Clark, Cindy Ogden and Steve Mayhue. The production is being directed by Miss Jane Dibert. Tom Ringler and Tom Booth are directing Claysburg-Kimmel’s performance of “Carousel.” Billy Bigelow will be played by Dan Gordon and Julie Jorlon will be played by Racheal Kurtz. The United States Envelope Co., including two plants in Williamsburg, reports gains in sales and earnings for the quarter ended Jan. 31. Williamsburg Women’s Civic Club announced t...
Herald of March 2, 1995 The Spring Cove School District paid tribute to Ralph W. Glass of Roaring Spring for 50 years of accident-free service as a school bus driver in the district. Glass, 73, also received a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Glass started driving on Feb. 19, 1945, for contractor Philip Kensinger. He later drove for Elmer F. Smith and was driving for Thelma I. and Dennis L. Smith. He had driven to all of the Spring Cove schools except the East Freedom Elementary School. The Morrisons Cove Home received...
Herald of March 4, 2010 It was trial by snow for Martinsburg Borough’s new town-wide telephone communications system on Feb. 5. Randy Stoltz, borough manager, declared a snow emergency that translated into “please remove your vehicles from the street.” And it worked. Supervisor Charles A. Smith Jr. resigned from the Taylor Township Board of Supervisors. Under the direction of Bradley Genevro, 110 instumentalists representing seven area schools took over the CHS auditorium for two days of intensive rehearsals that culminated in a public perfo...
Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Angelica Claycomb, 673 Mines Lane, Williamsburg, PA., stored at Freedom Junction Self Storage, East Freedom, PA, will be sold on March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Freedom Junction, East Freedom, PA. Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Dayna McCahan, 137 Champion Court, East Freedom, PA., stored at Freedom Junction Self Storage, East Freedom, PA, will be sold on March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Freedom Junction, East Freedom, PA....
CRAMER, Rose M., 90, Duncansville DUNN, David Walter, 84, Martinsburg LEWIS, Thomas A., 61, Martinsburg LOGUE, William Blair, 92, Martinsburg MCCONAHY, Anna Ferne, 92, resident at The Village of Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring MOCK, Timothy A., 66, Hopewell, formerly of Ore Hill ROUDABUSH, Harry C., 87, Martinsburg...
Rose M. Cramer, 90, of Duncansville, passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. A funeral was held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Grace Family Bible Church, Duncansville, with Pastor James Zaebst as celebrant. Interment was held at Alto-Reste Cemetery, Altoona. Rose was born on April 7, 1929, in Altoona, daughter of the late John L. Sr. and Ruth (Hemcher) Cramer. Surviving is a brother, Robert Cramer (Mary) of Duncansville. Rose was an aunt to 17 nieces and nephews and many great- and...
David Walter Dunn, 84, of Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church and from 11 a.m. until the noon funeral on Saturday, March 7, at the church. Pastor James S. Laird Sr. and Pastor Brian L. McCall will officiate. Private interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. David was trusting Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection...
Thomas A. Lewis, 61, of Martinsburg, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. A memorial service will be set at a later date at the convenience of the family. Thomas was born on Sept. 15, 1958, in Roaring Spring, the son of Hazel (Clabaugh) Lewis and the late Thomas C. Lewis. He is survived by his mother, of Martinsburg; two sisters: Shelby Knox and husband Steve of Oil City and Melody Speck and husband Frank of Williamsburg; a brother, Rusty Lewis of Martinsburg; along with numbers of nieces and nephews. Thomas was a 1976...
William Blair Logue, 92, of Martinsburg, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at his home. Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury. William was born on May 7, 1927, in Woodbury, son of the late Aldie R. and Bertha (McGraw) Logue. He was united in marriage to Georgette May Lehrsch on June 1, 1951, in Bloomsburg, William is survived by his wife, Georgette; son Brad W. Logue of Woodbury; daughter Beth E. Rush of Everett; as well as seven grandchildren and nine...
Anna Ferne McConahy, 92, a resident at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at The Village. A funeral was held on Sunday, March 1, at the First Church of the Brethren, Roaring Spring. Pastor David Crumrine officiated. Interment followed in Holsinger Cemetery, New Enterprise. Anna Ferne was born on Oct. 15, 1927, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Paul and Helena (Gahagan) Rhodes. She was twice...
Timothy A. Mock, 66, of Hopewell, formerly of Ore Hill, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Homewood at Martinsburg. A funeral was held on Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Weaver Funeral Home LLC, www.weaversfh.com, Woodbury. Interment was in Holsinger Cemetery, New Enterprise. Timothy was born on March 2, 1953, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Earl and Elda “Ann” (Reffner) Mock. He was united in marriage to Kate Egharevba on Jan. 28, 2006, in Senegal, Africa. Timothy is survived by his wife, Kate; son Jason Mock (Rachel) of Saxton; daugh...
Harry C. Roudabush, 87, of Martinsburg, died on Friday morning, Feb. 28, 2020, at Homewood at Martinsburg, after a lengthy illness. At the request of the deceased, services will be private at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Gerald McCuller will officiate. Interment will be made in Holsinger Cemetery, New Enterprise. Harry was born on July 25, 1932, in St. Clairsville, the son of the late Howard and Esther (Negley) Roudabush and was raised in the home of the late Bill and Theda Negley. He married Genevieve Mohr on April 12, 1955. Harry...
The Williamsburg High School boys' basketball team has experienced a remarkable turnaround from 2018-19 to the present. The Blue Pirates won just three of their 22 games last season. Turn the page forward and Williamsburg is headed to the 2020 PIAA Class 1A Boys' Basketball Championship. The Blue Pirates (15-8) will travel to Saint Mary's High School on Friday, March 6, to battle District 9 runner-up Cameron County (20-5). Tip-off for the first-round matchup is scheduled for 6 p.m. District...
The Spring Cove eighth-grade basketball team won the 51st annual Spring Cove Quarterback Club 8th Grade Basketball Tournament by defeating Tussey Mountain and Bedford in the preliminary rounds then defeated Williamsburg 50-36 in the finals. Team members were (from left): Front row: Coach Thad Albright, Dylan Smith, Zach Oakes, Griffin Snowberger, Troy Butler, Nick Garver, Conner Brumbaugh, Alex Snyder and Robert Darnell. Back row: Nick Baum, Ethan Oliverie, Wyatt May, coach Jerry Albright,...
Northern Bedford's Colby Imler (left) and Ian Sherlock will be competing at the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships that get underway today, March 5, at the Hershey's Giant Center. Imer (29-8) will compete in the 170-pound bracket, while Sherlock (33-9) will wrestle at 138 pounds. Central's Jaxon Matthews (25-16) will compete in the 106-pound bracket....
The Spring Cove A (ninth grade) team concluded a perfect 21-0 season. Team members were (from left): Front row: Mark Bettwy, Zach Oakes, Cameron Martz, Shalen Yingling, Kade Rhule, Troy Butler, Nick Garver, Ethan Noel and Wyatt May. Back row: Jacob Benton, Nick Baum, Jack Dunn, coach Dusty Bassler, Brady Albright, Hunter Smith, coach Pat Snyder, Hunter Griffith, Rylan Daugherty, coach Jerry Albright, Geoffrey DePetro, Deven Johnnie, Kaden Fisher and coach Thad Albright....
The Garver Memorial YMCA Gymcatz gymnastics team competed at the Allegheny Mountain Gymnastics League Championships on Feb. 16. The championship meet was held at the Huntingdon Area High School and was hosted by the Huntingdon Community Center Gainers. The theme for the competition was "A night on the Blue Carpet." Both "A" and "B" team gymnasts competed at the championships with every gymnast bringing home medals. As a team, the "B" team brought home second place for its season record. The "A"...
The Tuesday Afternoon Ladies' League standings for the week of Feb. 18 are: W L Groundhogs 19 5 Honey Badgers 18 6 Fillies 16 8 Teddy Bears 9.5 14.5 Coyotes 9.5 14.5 High scores: Team series: Honey Badgers 976 Team single: Honey Badgers 358 Indiv. series: Cindy Snyder 510 Indiv. single: Tammy Ogg 180 YTD team series: Honey Badgers 1019 YTD team single: Honey Badgers 384 YTD indiv. series: Tammy Ogg 540 Gina Corrigan 540 YTD indiv. single: Cindy Snyder 212 YTD avg. this cycle: Tammy Ogg 161...
Dear February, Thank you for all the gifts in your days, through the mighty hand of God who rules over His created seasons. Your first day was the first of many calm, gray days that only hinted of freezing. Some of your days were record-breaking warm that drew me to my little greenhouse where tiny plants burst through the soil with promises. Some of your days were frigid with wild winds swooping over Lock Mountain with mighty gusts of power. Your days never gave much rain or snow so for the firs...
Jabon Butler, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jason Butler, of Martinsburg, an 11th-grade student at Central High School, has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President's Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Central High School nominated Jabon for national honors this fall in recogniti...
"Now ADONAI said to Avram, "Get yourself out of your country, away from your kinsmen and away from your father's house and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation, I will bless you, and I will make your name great; and you are to be a blessing." ~Genesis 12:1-2 (CJB) It's a strange feeling when God asks a person to go do something new. Sometimes that thing involves going far from home to live in a dangerous part of the world, leaving all possessions and family...
Scriptures to Read: Acts 25:12 St. Matthew 10:16-20 St. Mark 13:5-11 Acts 12:1-5 Acts 12:6-17 Acts 12:18-19 Acts 12:20-24 A "HEART"Y Thank You Dear Friends and neighbors, I give you a most sincere "Thank You" for your prayers and support. I did indeed have "open-heart" surgery on Jan. 13. God blest, heard and answered prayers for a successful surgery. The procedure was projected to be four to six hours and was instead 2-1/2. The valve was successfully replaced. The aneurysm did not need to be...
The Christian tradition of Lent is celebrated across the globe by many different denominations of the faith. Lent is a 40-day period of sacrifice that begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Lent is designed to help Christians prepare for Easter through prayer, repentance of sins, almsgiving, denying the ego, and putting an end to sinful practices. Fasting is a component of Lent, as is abstinence from certain behaviors. In fact, in some Western countries, Catholics have...
Tradition plays an important role in Easter celebrations for many families. Cherished traditions and symbols of Easter may include anything from egg hunts to lilies to lambs. Understanding the importance behind these symbols can make sharing the miracle of Easter that much more special. Eggs Eggs are one of the more recognizable symbols of Easter. For Easter egg hunts, eggs are hard-boiled and decorated in bright hues. It’s believed that the origins of Easter eggs are both secular and religious. From the secular (once pagan) perspective, the e...
Nason Auxiliary recently presented a donation of $200 to the Roaring Spring Library. The money donated was raised through the 2019 Nason Auxiliary Light-A-Light tree. The Auxiliary provides programs at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, including the Comfort Cart and the free coffee stations located in the front lobby and the outpatient lobby. The auxiliary has purchased artificial plants to beautify the lobby, and members also decorate the main lobby for the Christmas holiday. The...
When it comes to prescription drug pricing in Pennsylvania, representatives from a cross-section of industries agreed it is a complex issue. But none of the speakers were willing to assume sole responsibility for the costs consumers pay. During the week of Feb. 24, the Pennsylvania House Health Committee held a hearing on the thorny issue of how prescription drugs are priced and what some of the underlying causes are for increases. State lawmakers serving on the panel weighed in on the issue during the two-and-a-half-hour discussion, as did...
Thanks to a grant from the Blair County Health and Welfare Council, Penn State Extension will offer the Dining with Diabetes series of classes without charge to Blair County residents who want to learn how to better manage diabetes. The four weekly classes plus a follow-up will be held at Through Inc., 2879 Everett Road, East Freedom. The Thursday morning series will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon on March 19 and 26 and April 9 and 16, with the follow-up class on June 11. “Dining with Diabetes” is a nationally accredited diabetes education pro...
Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and Chief Dental Officer Dr. Mana Mozaffarian are encouraging all Pennsylvanians to make their oral health a priority, highlighting the department’s goals to prevent oral disease to improve the overall health of residents. “Good oral health is an integral part of ensuring that we have a healthy Pennsylvania for all,” Dr. Levine said. “Untreated dental disease can lead to serious health effects, such as pain, infection and tooth loss, and even heart disease. Watching out for your oral health is truly a step to...
The Altoona Area Lyme Disease Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at the St. Rose of Lima social hall, 5519 Sixth Ave., Altoona. Permethrin treated socks, which have tick repellent protection lasting up to 70 washings, tick removers and cedar oil repellant spray will be available. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome. The support group is the Altoona Region of the PA Lyme Resource Network, www.palyme.org. For more information, contact Amber Altiero, RN, at (814) 934-74...
The addition of 3-Nitrooxypropanol to the feed of dairy cows reduced their enteric methane emissions by about 25 percent in a recently published study. The study is one in a series of Penn State studies of the investigational substance in the United States. The finding might be an early step toward it being approved for use in this country. Often referred to as 3-NOP, the compound inhibits an enzyme that is crucial to the final stage of methane synthesis in a cow’s rumen. When 3-NOP is fed to cattle, their methane production is inhibited, e...
Claysburg P.A.S.T., the history group, teamed with the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company to promote a Trivia Night Contest and turkey and ham dinner with refreshments on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Greenfield Township Center. This was the seventh annual trivia night with all seven years benefitting the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company. Combined profits for this event are still being tallied, but every year is a great financial success. After a complete turkey and ham dinner with all the fixings, chips, snacks, appetizers and pretzels, a full line...
The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at the Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg. The speaker will be Daniel Hoover, chairman/CEO of Roaring Spring Blank Book Co. He will talk about D.M. Bare, the early years, his move to Roaring Spring in 1861 (then called Spangs Mill), the businesses he started during his years there, and the impact on the community then and now. Hoover is a 1970 graduate of Juniata College in Huntingdon with a BS in economics/business...
The Northern Bedford County Elementary School recently sponsored a bowling trip for third- through fifth-grade students. The students who participated showed enthusiasm and very good sportsmanship while they competed in the bowling outing at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. Students received awards based on their grade level and best game as they played against each other at the bowling alley. The winners were as follows (from left): Front row (third grade): Shawn Schleinkofer, 73;...
Northern Bedford County Middle School has announced its Students of the Month for January and February. January Rebekah Wiest, sixth grade, daughter of Brian and Lacey Wiest, participates in chorus and PRIDE team. Maximus Gochnour, sixth grade, son of Matt Gochnour and Dody Gochnour, participates in Ski Club and soccer. Hailee Socie, seventh grade, daughter of Ken and Annette Socie, participates in cross-country and chorus. Aaron Bowers, seventh grade, son of Chad and Julia Bowers, participates in football, wrestling and baseball. Lydia...
Larry M. Claar, 40, of 298 Picnic Road, Kimmel Township, was arrested on Feb. 7, 2020, after Pennsylvania State Police, Bedford, responded to assist Children and Youth Services at his residence. According to PSP, at approximately 10:42 a.m., PSP was dispatched to 298 Picnic Road, Kimmel Township, to assist Children and Youth Services. CYS explained that a juvenile reported to them that her father stated he was going to shoot her. The youth was taken from Claar’s residence and was transported to the home of a relative in East Freedom to ...
Hit and Run Pennsylvania State Police, Hollidaysburg, reported that at 10:21 p.m. Jan. 31, an unknown driver was headed west on Cross Cove Road approaching the intersection with Cove Lane Road and traveled off the berm and struck a utility pole and two traffic signs. The signs were knocked over and damaged. The utility pole had minor damage to the wood surface. The driver then fled the scene in the vehicle west on Cross Cove Road. The operator failed to report this crash to police. Anyone with information concerning this hit and run crash shoul...
Williamsburg Youth Baseball League (WYBL) representative Jeff Detwiler was present during the Monday, March 2, Williamsburg Borough Council meeting to discuss with council adding a second baseball field behind the main field. Councilmember Jon Detwiler made a motion to allow the WYBL to get prices for fencing, materials, labor and other items necessary for a second field. Councilmember Bruce Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed. During last month's meeting, it was brought up that speeding...
Martinsburg Borough Council placed one of its police officers on administrative leave March 2, stemming from an incident on Feb. 26. The action is normal following an officer’s discharge of his service weapon in the line of duty. Council voted to place Sgt. Justin Davis on administrative leave, pending an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police, Hollidaysburg (PSP). The officer was involved in the shooting of an East Freedom man on the evening of Feb. 26. While on patrol, Sgt. Davis noticed that Willis Truman Irvin Clark, 32, was d...
