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Helen R. Loose, 100, of Williamsburg, went to her eternal home Wednesday morning, March 2, 2022, at Homewood at Martinsburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 7, 1922, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Jesse M. and Lillie A. (Parks) Irvin. On Dec. 14, 1942, she married James Kedric Loose Sr. in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death April 10, 2001, after 58 years of marriage. She is survived by three sons: James K. Loose Jr. (Connie), L. Wayne Loose (Paulette) and...
Heather E. Brenneman-Schur, 39, of West Mifflin, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, March 1, 2022, at her parent’s home in Williamsburg, following a lengthy illness. She was born May 6, 1982, in Altoona, daughter of Kenneth T. and Elizabeth A. “Beth” (Landis) Brenneman. On October 25, 2014, she married Bryan J. Schur at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Williamsburg. She is survived by her husband of seven years; her parents of Williamsburg; two brothers: Heath T. (Kara) Brenn...
Harry “Ray” Hammer, 100, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, just 2 months shy of his 101st birthday. He was born May 15, 1921, in Osterburg; son of the late Ross and Lillian (Berkheimer) Hammer. He is survived by two special cousins, David and John Fulton, and numerous additional cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and beloved sister, Winona. Harry was the last surviving member of his family. Harry was baptized at the Reformed Church in Osterburg. He loved to hun...
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art has announced two new exhibitions from the permanent collection to be unveiled at the Bedford branch. The exhibition of artwork by Edward Glannon opened Feb. 25, 2022, and closes May 15, 2022, in the Titelman Galleries on the first floor. From March 11, 2022, until June 19, 2022, the museum will celebrate the first decade of SAMA in the “Highlights from the First 10 Years” exhibition in the Regional Galleries on the second floor. The museum will be open during the regular hours of operation to exp...
In this month’s Farm Credit Corner, we interview Emily Helman, AgChoice Customer Service Specialist, to learn about unsolicited mail following a loan closure. Why do customers experience an uptick in unsolicited mail and calls following a loan closing or refinance? Let me start by saying that AgChoice does not sell or distribute borrowers’ information. However, many companies such as those offering home warranties, refinances or mortgage protection insurance, will find information from public records or buy information from one of the cre...
The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will meet Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the old Cambria County Extension building in Ebensburg (499 Manor Drive). The topics will be hive set up and maintenance. Attendees need not be a beekeeper to participate. For more information, please call (814) 472-7637 or visit www.ccbee.org....
So let me tell you about why I became an even bigger supporter of our State Representative Jim Gregory. When the pandemic started and everything shut down, this included the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home where my dad resides. My dad, a veteran of the Vietnam War, a Marine and later an Army Reservist, unfortunately suffered 5 strokes leaving him with left side paralysis and cognitive deficits. I received a call from my dad’s social worker at the VA early March of 2020 that informed me I could no longer visit my dad, my four children could no lon...
James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. He has given us more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. In “Steal,” he again brings to life Dyland Reinhart, a professor of abnormal psychology at Yale. Carter von Oehson was now a sophomore at Yale. He is the son of Mathias von Oehson, Yale class of ’86, who ran the world’s most profitable hedge fund. Fortune magazine listed his net worth at more than $24 billion, $100 million of which was earmarked for his beloved alma ma...
Lori J. (Ferry) Bechtel-Wherry, a native of Morrisons Cove, has brought growth, luster and prestige to the campus of Penn State-Altoona, where she has been chancellor and dean, the top executive, for the past 18 years. In addition to performing all the normal duties of a college chief executive officer (supervising the administration, leading the faculty, guiding the students, fund-raising), she has reached out to the surrounding communities and taken the lead in improving town-gown relationship...
Have you ever moved to a land where no-one knows your name? I did. Yes, 25 years ago I left Altoona, Pennsylvania, and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, or as the locals refer to the state, “The Land of Enchantment.” I learned how to drive through the city to my office, how to order lunch stressing no green or red chiles on my plate, how to walk in the desert without cholla jaggers sticking like needles on my jeans, and how to look up to the Southwest sky and yell “hi there” as a hot air balloon filled with a basket of exuberant passeng...
Herald of March 11, 1897 The Hollidaysburg Standard reported that the Blair County Commissioners and Directors of the Poor held a joint meeting at the almshouse in regard to establishing an industrial school for the care, preparation, and education of homeless and friendless children who come under the care of the Children’s Aid Society. The editor likened the Inauguration ceremonies in Washington to the coronation of a Russian Czar because of the amount of pomp and imposing displays. The Pennsylvania Legislature recessed so members of both p...
Herald of March 17, 1922 Norman G. Holsinger, a well known young man from Roaring Spring, assumed the position of assistant to the Cashier John G. Shope of the Hollidaysburg Trust company bank. Mr. Holsinger was formerly assistant to the Cashier E. W. Van Horn of the New Enterprise bank. Mr. John Melvin Shoemaker of Hollidaysburg and Miss Mary Matilda Kurtz of Martinsburg were united in marriage at 4 o’clock at the parsonage of the Church of God. Immediately following the ceremony, the bride and bridegroom left on the 4:07 train for H...
Herald of March 13, 1947 The Saxton Manufacturing Company broke ground for a new building to house a shirt factory branch of a New York industry. The building was located near the railroad shops in Saxton, and it was expected to provide hundreds of jobs. The D. M. Bare Paper Mill in Roaring Spring was planning an expansion project that would cost approximately $750,000. The project, expected to take three years to complete, was meant to modernize the plant and included a plan for a new boiler. Andrew S. Hoover, 83, a native of North Woodbury To...
Herald of March 9, 1972 Several food stores in Martinsburg were selling lottery tickets for the first statewide lottery drawing. Wineland IGA Foodliner reported selling 200 the first day. The tickets were being distributed through local banks. Licensed ticket agents picked up the tickets at the bank and returned the stubs to the bank for the drawing. A number of other businesses in the area had applied for licenses to sell lottery tickets. New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company was selected to build the shell of the new Martinsburg Volunteer...
Herald of March 13, 1997 The Randy Bigelow family of Point View Farm, Williamsburg RD, was presented with a 25-year-membership plaque by Atlantic Dairy Cooperative at the district banquet held at Central High School. At the same meeting, a majority of those present rejected the proposed merger of Atlantic Dairy with Land O’Lakes. The Hoblitzell National Bank in Hyndman was robbed by a lone gunman on a motorcycle. It was the third bank in Bedford County to be robbed in the past four months. The Williamsburg Lady Pirates defeated U...
Herald of March 8, 2012 The reopening of the Kitty Hawk restaurant at the Blair County airport was delayed due to a health issue involving the new operator. The new operator was unable to sign the agreement to operate the restaurant due to his health, and the airport authority did not want to pressure him. Six wrestlers from Northern Bedford qualified for the Southwest Regional Tournament in Johnstown, and one, Quinton Hixson, a senior heavyweight, was moving on to the state tournament in Hershey. Claysburg-Kimmel was also sending three...
It is said that all good things must come to an end. I do hope that my readers would say that my long series of articles examining and expounding on the book of Proverbs has been good. I am sure some folks are ready for something different. I doubt that I will ever tackle such a lengthy series again. I trust that you have learned some things and been challenged along the way as I have. In some ways, the final chapter is a bit unusual. For one thing, it is attributed a king named Lemuel. The...
The Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church will premiere the musical, “Don’t Miss The Grace of God,” written by local musician Ellen M. Stuckey, on March 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 300 S. Mulberry Street, Martinsburg. The cast is comprised of approximately 40 singers and actors, who will portray the original story through drama, solos and original music. A nine-piece orchestra will provide the musical accompaniment. Stuckey, music teacher and member of the church, has writt...
The Old Testament shows some aspects of God dealing with people that we have trouble understanding. God had delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt. He used signs and wonders to accomplish this. The fear of God had fallen upon many pagan peoples. Unfortunately, God’s own people, Israel, did not have a holy fear and reverence for God. They did not trust Him as they should have. There is a story of a pagan king to give us some understanding. Israel had come into the nation of the Amorites, s...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will continue their monthly Manna on Main Street as a drive-through, take-out only service, March 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. Drive or walk up to the doors of fellowship hall located at the end of the alley to pick up meals. The menu will consist of lasagna, salad, garlic bread and a brownie. This meal is free to the community and all are welcome....
FirstEnergy Corp.’s electric companies in Pennsylvania – including Penelec – are urging residential customers experiencing financial hardship to contact their utility as soon as possible to establish an affordable payment arrangement or obtain assistance before the winter utility disconnection moratorium is lifted and shut-offs for nonpayment resume beginning April 1. Programs FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania customers may be eligible to participate in include: • The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): A federally funded grant progr...
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 16, 2022, at 11 a.m. 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 Work Group Meeting The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Cambria County Conservation District...
Woodbury Borough Council met in regular session on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. All members were present except for Mayor Jordan Pabon. The minutes were reviewed and approved. Expenditures were approved from the February meeting. Treasurer’s report given by Barb Wilt and approved. Woodbury Area Community Center minutes were passed to members to review from the January Meeting. Doug Miller will mow grass for the season. A new sink will be added to the kitchen as the old one is leaking. Jeremy Hershberger w...
WISE Women of Blair County awarded $7,535 in grant monies to three organizations during February 2022. Funded for the 2022 grant cycle were Family Services Inc., ArtsAltoona and The Gloria Gates Foundation. Family Services Inc. was represented by Lisa Hahn, the executive director, and Ashley Gay Vocco, victim services program director. They requested funding for their Safety and Empowerment Fund of Victim Services Program and the Safe, Secure and Self-Sufficient Fund. This funding will allow...
Southern Alleghenies Rural Planning Organization (RPO), in cooperation with the Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset County Planning Commissions, is accepting proposals from sponsors to list their projects in the 2022 Southern Alleghenies Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan’s Candidate Project Listing. Proposals for projects to be placed on the Candidate Project Listing will be accepted from March 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022. Proposals must be for projects located at least partially within one of the RPO counties of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon,...
The increase in gas prices comes amid an increase in demand for gasoline and the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia. On Wednesday, West Texas Intermediate ended the day at $110.60 per barrel after briefly hitting $116.57, a high that hasn’t been seen since 2008. “Consumers should prepare in case gasoline prices rise even further,” said Jim Garrity, director of public affairs, AAA East Central. “At this point, all eyes are on crude oil, which accounts for 50 to 60 cents of each dollar you spend at the pump. But, we’re right around the corne...
Greenfield Township supervisors approved an agreement to return a furloughed police officer to a part-time position with the township’s police department at their March 1 meeting. The township “came to even ground with the union” to allow Patrolman Samuel McClure to serve the department part-time, according to Jordan Oldham, board chair. McClure had his position, the least senior of three full-time officers, cut by the township in December due to budget constraints. McClure will retain the wage and seniority statuses he earned as a full-...
While the Blue Pirates did not see a win on Friday for the District Finals, the team was victorious a few days before. These shots show Williamsburg's win against Conemaugh Valley. The final score was 51-39....
Pancake Breakfast The class of 2001 is hosting a pancake breakfast/brunch to raise money for Heather Brenneman’s family. Brenneman had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and her battle with cancer came to an end on March 1. All of the proceeds from the breakfast will be given to the Brenneman family to defray medical and funeral expenses. The breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 12, at the Williamsburg Community Farm Show Building from 8 a.m. to noon. Besides breakfast, over 80 baskets will be raffled off and baked goods will b...
One of the big projects upcoming for Woodbury Township was announced during this month’s meeting on March 4. Supervisors announced that they will be soliciting bids in early April (April 7 and 14) for Royer and Lower Clover Creek. Vice Chairman Ed Clark made the motion to advertise with Craig Hamilton seconding, the motion passed. Following last month’s motion to advertise a 10-ton weight limit on Lower Piney Creek Road, Clark made the motion to adopt ordinance number 2022-01. With Craig Hamilton seconding, the motion passed. Royer Mansion ask...
It's been said that "blessed are the hairstylists for they bring out the beauty of others." Dorothy Kauruter has been blessing the residents of Williamsburg now for over 20 years. On Nov. 5, Dorothy's Kuts turned 20 – Kauruter hopes to have a celebration when it's warmer. Her love affair with cosmetology began in 1975 when she first started cosmetology school and began as a shampoo girl for Stella Roarbaugh's shop, doing both shampoos and roller sets. Her cosmetology dreams were put on hold w...
Nominated by daughter Janet Sollenberger and grandson Haden Sollenberger Ernest Diehl was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 14, 1906. At the age of seven, he was adopted by Ross and Mary Diehl of Allegan, Michigan. Ross and Mary were formerly from Blue Knob. Diehl was raised on their farm until the age of 16. At that time the family took an extended trip West. They stopped at the newly formed Yellowstone National Park where they helped with the construction of new buildings at the park....
Bridget and Terry Bechtel have decided to open their personal paradise to others in the form of a bed and breakfast. The Bechtels opened the Cove Suite March 1 and had their first guests last weekend. The bed and breakfast is "in the heart of Morrisons Cove and surrounded by mountain views," according to Bridget. The location offers bedroom, full bathroom, living room, and kitchen. The location can "comfortably sleep four or five," according to Bridget, with a king-size bed, a daybed and...
Spring Cove School District announced online registration is open for children who will begin kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year. Parents please be advised that ALL kindergarten forms and documents must be submitted as soon as possible to the Spring Cove Registration Office prior to Kindergarten screening being scheduled for your child. To be eligible to enter the Kindergarten program, a child must be five or become five years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2022. Any child who did not attend Kindergarten and will be six years of age on or...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion's March 3 meeting was called to order by President Jason Hileman. There were no minutes from last month, as the meeting was canceled due to inclement weather. The treasurer's report given by Amy Mellott and approved as read. The grounds will be rented to Mark Wisecarver April 9 for his annual spring consignment sale. Board members discussed changing meeting times to 6 p.m. each month and having one meeting with members and board members. All financial decisions...
The Williamsburg Blue Pirates and Lady Pirates both qualified for the PIAA District 6 Class 1A Championship games at Mount Aloysius in Cresson on Friday, March 4, but neither was able to come up with a victory. The Lady Pirates started strong against the Portage Mustangs, ending the first quarter ahead by 6 points, but were outscored by Portage in the remaining quarters. Portage was able to hold off Williamsburg for a final score of 52-47. Portage faces WPIAL fifth place finisher West Greene Hig...
Every season, the Herald does a preview of our four local schools’ sports teams. Due to multiple requests from athletic directors and coaches, the Herald has decided to push the upcoming Spring Sports Preview and all future previews back one week. The sports previews were intended to be published before the season started so that fans could see the schedule before the first week of games. The Spring Sports Preview will now run in the March 31, 2022, edition. This means any games played from March 25 to 31 will not be in the preview. We have r...
Huntsman Bowling Center Morrisons Cove Memorial Park – March 3, 2022 – Leader Board Men GAME Clair Banks 268 Shane Arnold 258 Bob Over 255 SERIES Dave Shadle 680 Shane Arnold 679 Adam Hetrick 647 Women GAME Crystal Burns 224 Michelle Watson 208 Liz Rhodes 205 SERIES Crystal Burns 585 Nikki Sollenberger 552 Liz Rhodes 524 High Game Men Mike Burns 300 Adam Hetrick 279 Dave Shadle 278 Women Liz Rhodes 265 Anita Bolinger 239 Michelle Watson 225 High Series Men Mike Burns 718 Dave Shadle 714 Adam Hetrick 713 Women Liz Rhodes 616 Crystal Burns 610...
In 2019 the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) shifted the opening day of rifle deer season from the Monday following Thanksgiving to the Saturday following Thanksgiving. PGC spokesmen told us that this would allow more people to participate, workers who are off work on Saturdays and students whose Saturdays are free. Some hunters favored the move to Saturday, while others strenuously opposed it. However, the PGC did not have any data to support which position most sportsmen favored. So, the...
On Tuesday, the Dragons traveled to Mount Aloysius College to face the Penn Cambria Panthers in the District 6 4A championship. Even after taking a strong eight-point lead in the first minutes of the game, the Dragons could not keep up with the Panthers, coming up just short of a victory with a score of 52-45. Central’s Tyrell Rolle was the high scorer for the Dragons. After hitting a hot streak in the second half, he ended the game with 19 points. Seth Bean also put up 14 points for the Dragons. Though the Dragons ended with a loss, the g...
Central Wrestler Jaxon Mathews advanced to the Southwest AA Regional Finals this past week. He went 1-2 at the tournament to end his wrestling season. Mathews had a first-round bye, then lost a 7-3 decision in the second round to Nicholas Ferra from Burrell High School. In his first consolation round, he won a 7-0 decision against Logan Baker from Somerset High School but lost a 5-2 decision in his second consolation round against Marcus Gable from Philipsburg-Osceola....
The Northern Bedford Lady Panthers fought hard all year, which was evident in their D-5 Championship win against Windber by a score of 55-46. The Lady Panthers were the third seed going into the District playoffs and beat North Star and Tussey in order to earn their way into the championship game. The Panthers started the game slow, which the Ramblers took advantage of by taking a 13-point lead midway through the first quarter. However, Northern Bedford never gave up and cut the lead to seven...
(From left) Parker Gregg (IUP), Josh Waite (Shippensburg University), and Ethan Eicher (Lebanon Valley College) will all continue their academic and football careers at the next level next fall. They each signed their intent on March 4. "We are Dragon proud of these three young men," said Athletic Director Stacy Kuster....
Levi C. Dick (back row, left, in both pictures) of Williamsburg is the great-great grandfather and first generation in two fifth-generation families....
Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Sharon (Patrick) Graybill will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, March 18, 2022. They were married March 18, 1972, at Hanoverdale Church of the Brethren in Hummelstown. On March 27, 2022, there will be a card shower and drop-in celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. at Woodbury Church of the Brethren to celebrate the Graybills anniversary. The couple requests no gifts, please. They are proud parents of three children: Emily Yeatts of Martinsburg, Michael Graybill of...
Wilson and Wilma (Zimmerman) Leid of New Enterprise are the parents of a daughter, Lorielle, born at 2:36 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 at home. The infant weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Lorielle was welcomed by seven siblings: Lavon (16), Janita (14), Diana (12), Travis (10), Alson (8), Dwayne (6), and Jerilyn (4). Maternal grandparents are Wayne and (late) Ella Zimmerman of New Holland. Paternal grandparents are Mervin and Alta Leid of Ephrata....
The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road. Jim Snyder, president of the genealogical society will present “Lost Cemeteries of Blair County.” The presentation is free and open to the public. All are welcome to join us....
MARCH Leah Decker • Parents: Darin and Katie Decker • Roaring Spring • School Activities: Golf, Track & Field, Foreign Language Club Secretary, Student Council, Art Club, Yearbook Club, Ski Club • Hobbies/Interests: Skiing and spending time with friends • Honors/Awards Received: National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society • Favorite Quote: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." – Theodore Roosevelt • Future Plans: My future plans are to attend Saint Francis Universi...
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host the first in a five-part series of virtual Veteran Town Halls on March 16, 2022, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The topic will be veteran suicide prevention, with a focus on the support and resources available to veterans throughout the Commonwealth. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters live during the WebEx through the chat feature. Presenters for this first event will be Brig. Gen. (PA) Maureen Weigl, DMVA deputy adjutant general for Vetera...
FEBRUARY Jillian Morral Parents: Byron and Tammy Morral School Activities: National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Red Ribbon Week elementary presentations, Skills USA for Building Construction School Honors and Accomplishments: Early College student at Allegany College Maryland, ACM Dean's List, Northern Bedford - High Honor Roll, Academic Award Letter Community Activities: Target One Ministries – volunteer in the nursery, New Enterprise Church of the Brethren – vol...
