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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday, March 16, ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses statewide as the Keystone State attempts to rein in the coronavirus pandemic's spread. "This isn't a decision that I take lightly at all. It's one that I'm making because medical experts believe it is the only way we can prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed by patients," Wolf said during a news conference on Monday. "Essential services including municipal services like trash collection, grocery stores, medical facilities are to remain... Full story
Publisher Allan J. Bassler has announced that the Herald office is closed to walk-in business. On orders from the governor, the Herald is closing its office at 113 N. Market St., Martinsburg, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. While newspapers are considered to be an “essential business” under state law, the Herald’s office is considered to be a retail establishment. To be safe, we have decided to close our office to the public. The Herald office closed to walk-in traffic ONLY at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020. All Herald servi... Full story
It's impossible to get away from news about the Coronavirus and Covid-19 these days. But strangely enough as we are immersed in information, reliable information is still hard to find. For example, some information is circulating on social media stating that the virus lives in the throat of an infected human before it moves to the lungs and can therefore be killed by gargling with salt water. I have encountered no medical experts who agree with this and have read several who have stated flatly that the information about salt water is not true.... Full story
Send notice of any cancelation of any local event to the Herald at news@mcheraldonline.com or fax it to 793-4882. We will be publishing a running list of cancelations on this website. A subscription to the Herald will not be required to access the list.... Full story
Today, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that all K-12 Pennsylvania schools will be closed for 10 business days effective Monday, March 16. The administration has been working with school districts as well as state and local officials to gather input on this decision. The Wolf Administration will continue to monitor Covid-19 in the commonwealth, and at the end of 10 days will revaluate and decide whether continued closure is needed. School districts in the Morrisons Cove area that are affected include... Full story
All support groups and events open to the public, traditionally held on Homewood at Martinsburg’s campus, will be cancelled until further notice due to ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Homewood officials said they would like to apologize for any inconvenience, but it is their priority to limit outside visitors into their community in effort to protect the safety and health of our residents.... Full story
Officials at Conemaugh Bason Medical Center in Roaring Spring are reporting that there are no cases of coronavirus at this time. According to Heidi Kreider, business development and volunteer/community relations at Conemaugh Nason, the hospital is putting out the following information to the public: “We are continuing to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the PA Department of Health to ensure our hospital is prepared with the appropriate plans to detect, protect and respond should anyone in our c... Full story
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said symptoms of the COVID-19 can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. The symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. Reported illnesses have ranged from people with little to no symptoms to people being severely ill and dying. Individuals most at risk for severe symptoms include elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. Pennsylvanians are reminded to: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at leas... Full story
Because of concerns about COVD-19, commonly called coronavirus, State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has postponed a farmers breakfast planned for Friday, March 20, at The Bistro in Martinsburg. State and federal health officials have issued guidance that people should avoid large gatherings in an effort to limit the virus’ spread. Those at greatest risk of serious complications from the disease are senior citizens and people with compromised immune systems. The March 20 breakfast was to be focused on agricultural issues. “I hope to again off... Full story
The Martinsburg Community Library has annonced that it is now closed though Sunday, March 29.... Full story
Due to health concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) and statements made by Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball concerning the start of the 2020 season, the Altoona Curve are suspending access to Peoples Natural Gas Field until further notice beginning on Friday, March 13. Minor League Baseball did not lay out a specific timeline on the delay of the 2020 season but MiLB and the Curve will share more information about the upcoming season as new developments occur. “To protect the safety of the public and our employees, we will n... Full story
Roaring Spring Borough Council at its regular meeting Monday, March 9, gave conditional approval to plans for a brew pub downtown. Council also ordered police Chief Greg Wyandt to research the costs of police body and cruiser cameras and report to council. Council approved on a 4-1 vote the conditional use proposal for a brew pub at 269 Main Street. Councilmember Sue Ann Feather voted against the proposal as presented. Councilmember Dane E. Noel abstained from the vote. Councilmember Kayla Noel was not present at the meeting. Councilmember...
At the North Woodbury supervisors' meeting on March 5, Dave Rosamilia was installed as full-time chief of police for the township Blair County Sheriff James Ott was present for the ceremony. Chief Rosamilia, who is the township's first-ever police chief, attributes his success in the law enforcement field to the Sheriff Ott. They two men have been friends since both were 12 years old. Rosamilia said that Sheriff Ott gave him his first break by hiring him as a patrolman in Duncansville. Many of...
The Bedford County commissioners have announced a town hall on March 31 to hear from constituents. The town hall will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyndman Volunteer Fire Company, 3912 Center Street, Hyndman. Sheriff Wayne Emerick will be the guest speaker and will provide updates from his office. Light Refreshments will be served. State of the County The commissioners are also holding a “State of the County” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 31 at the Bedford American Legion. There is no cost to participate. The event is sponsored by Leh...
An informational meeting concerning Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was held on Saturday, March 7, at the Freedom Township Fire Hall with approximately 150 sportsmen in attendance. State Rep. Jim Gregory began the meeting by noting that this was a follow-up to a meeting held a year ago where sportsmen had gathered to oppose targeted culling of the local deer herd. He said that the March 7 meeting was set up to discuss CWD a year later. State Sen. Judy Ward said that the Department of Agriculture h...
Estate Notice Letters have been granted on the Estate of the following decedent to the representatives named who request all persons having claims against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same to them or their attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment to them without delay. In the matter of the estate of Virginia R. Rhine a/k/a Virginia Rhine, late of Blair Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania. Executors Gary L. Rhine 5365 Plum Creek Blvd. Roaring Spring, PA 16673 and Carol A. Cherry 2647 Greenfield Ave. H... Full story
"A boy at the beginning of the story has no way of knowing that the story has begun." From New York Times bestselling author Erin Morgenstern comes a timeless tale. A love story, a fairy tale, an adventure, set in an underground world. It is a place of pirates, painters, lovers, and liars. A place of ships that sail upon the starless sea. It is a story made of many. Stories as fleeting as wisps of smoke, told in sculptures of snow or in clouds. Stories told through taste or through feelings,...
I must take issue with some of the statements made in Paul Politis’ letter to the editor (Herald of Feb. 27, 2020). First of all, the statement that “virtually every impartial legal scholar concluded that the president was guilty and the offenses were impeachable,” simply does not stand up to scrutiny. Foremost legal and constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley (along with a number of other legal experts) expounded, even during the impeachment hearings, on the unconstitutionality of the charges. Super Bowl video The anecdote about the leake...
Herald of March 7, 1895 Farmers in the Mount Etna area were opening the roads themselves because the road supervisors had done nothing since the roads drifted shut early in the winter. The farmers were trying to keep travel off of their fields. Roaring Spring columnist Jasper (the Rev. William Spanogle) criticized the manager of the Park Hotel in Roaring Spring for applying for a liquor license. Henry Schindler died at his home near Martinsburg from an attack of typhoid pneumonia. He was about 42 and was the father of five children. The...
Herald of March 12, 1970 Mrs. Luella Bice was honored by members of the Martinsburg Community Library Board. She recently completed 22 years of service as head librarian of that institution having served in that capacity since the local library was established in 1947. The 33rd Annual Blair County High School Band Festival will be presented by the Williamsburg Community High School in cooperation with the Blair County Music Educators Association. Guest conductor will be Gary Olmstead from Indiana University of Pa. Gary Beaver of Williamsburg...
Herald of March 12, 1920 The sum of $210 was paid out by the state during February as bounties on noxious animals caught withing the confines of the county. Eighty weasles were caught, together with 19 foxes of the gray variety, and five of the red variety in addition to two mink. Blair county’s share of a $1 million appropriation for the construction of township roads is $8,080. The roads are in what are classed as second class townships. Blair county township roads have a total mileage of 605 miles and the distribution is at the rate of $...
Herald of March 9, 1995 The smokestack at the Pennsylvania Electric Company’s generating station in Williamsburg, a landmark in the community for 20 years, was demolished on Friday, March 3. The Central High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each defeated Lewistown to win the District 6-AAA titles. The Dragons snuck by Lewistown 72-70, and the Lady Dragons edged Lewistown 47-44. Lynn Baney, owner of the Brownstone Art Studio, Martinsburg, announced the publication and release of her new book, “The Love Concept Through Chiropr...
Herald of March 15, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Reuben S. Kensinger of Fredericksburg have two sons in the fighting forces in Europe. Pfc. Paul O. Kensinger arrived in England the middle of last month and intimated that he would likely be sent to the fighting lines in Germany soon. Sgt. Dean O. Kensinger is a veteran of several campaigns in Europe having been in the service since May of 1942. State Secretary of Agriculture Miles Horst was the speaker at the Farmers’ Night dinner meeting of the Martinsburg Boosters. Farmers have already started their s...
Herald of March 11, 2010 Northern Bedford school directors approved an architectural contract Tuesday with Burt Hill, the State College firm selected to conduct a feasibility study for renovations to the high school. Central High School’s Mock Trial Team is the Blair County champion after defeating Altoona on March 1. Now the students have set their sights on district foe Richland Senior High School. Woodbury Township in Bedford County will appeal to PennDOT to do something about the T-intersection at State Route 36 and State Route 866 north o...
DELONG – Kenneth E., 79, Roaring Spring DILLING – Betty L., 83, rural Williamsburg FREDERICK – E. Louise, 89, rural Martinsburg SMITH – Justine R., 33, Charleston, S.C., formerly of Hollidaysburg WAGNER – Regis O., 82, Martinsburg... Full story
Kenneth E. DeLong, 79, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. At the request of the deceased, there was no visitation or funeral. Kenneth was born on Nov. 16, 1940, in Loganton, Clinton County, a son of Jack and Sara DeLong of Roaring Spring. He is survived by his wife, Zada L. DeLong, and his daughter, Yvonne Nonnenberg. He was preceded in death by his brother, John A. DeLong; and his grandson, Michael R. Davila. Kenneth retired from the Altoona Mirror as a computer typesetter after 35 years of service. He was a lifetime...
Betty L. Dilling, 83, of rural Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday morning, March 8, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. A funeral was held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Fairview Church of the Brethren, rural Williamsburg. Pastor Thomas Hanks and Pastor Stanley Horst officiated. Private interment was held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Her birth name was Elizabeth Louise Stonerook, born on March 28, 1936, in Woodbury, daughter of the late W. Homer and Margaret E. (Ake) Stonerook. She married H. Emile...
E. Lou-ise Frederick, 89, of rural Martinsburg, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday morning, March 5, 2020. A funeral was held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Martinsburg. Pastor Traci Marriott Bowman officiated. Private interment was held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Louise was born on Sept. 21, 1930, in rural Martinsburg, daughter of the late Melvin H. and Gertrude Alice (Smith) Hamilton. She married Richard J. Frederick on Jan. 24, 1948, in...
Justine R. Smith, 33, of Charleston, S.C., formerly of Hollidaysburg, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 03, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 28, 1986, in Altoona, daughter of Rick and Bonnie (Kyler) Wareham. She married Matthew Smith on May 23, 2015, in Charleston. Local arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Martinsburg....
Regis O. Wagner, 82, of Martinsburg, passed away on Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, at his residence. A funeral was held on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Martinsburg. Pastor Mary J. Hendricks officiated. Interment with honors was held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Regis was born on Feb. 21, 1938, in Curryville, son of the late Levi H. and Martina (Glacken) Wagner. He married Catherine K. Henry on June 21, 1959, in Hollidaysburg. Surviving are his beloved wif...
South Woodbury Township supervisors recognized Genevieve Zebroski, full-time secretary and treasurer for the township, during the March 3 meeting. Zebroski has served full time with the township since 2004. A plaque and a thank you were given to Zebroski for her service. She will step down at this time to one day a week. Rachel White will assume this position. Officials of the Southern Cove Fire Department were present to review their financial report with the supervisors. The roadmaster reporte...
Christy Servello, PA-C, recently joined the practice at Nason OB-GYN. She is a graduate of Saint Francis University, Loretto, with a Bachelor of Science degree, physician assistant. Servello has more than 20 years of experience working in the women's health field. She is currently accepting new patients. To make an appointment, call 224-5455....
Pennsylvania State Department officials assured lawmakers that errors and delays will not plague the upcoming April 28 primary, despite the ongoing implementation of sweeping voting reforms enacted last year. “We will be ready,” Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar told the Senate Appropriations Committee. “We are working around the clock and we will be ready.” Pennsylvania's primary election is scheduled for April 28. The deadline for registering to vote is April 13. Lawmakers approved mail-in voting via Act 77 in October. The State Department is...
A 13-point first-quarter deficit proved to be too much to overcome for the Williamsburg High School boys' basketball team on Friday, March 6. Up against District 9 runner-up Cameron County in the first round of the PIAA Class 1A Championships, the Blue Pirates found themselves behind 23-10 after the first quarter en route to a 61-38 setback. One year after winning only three games in 22 outings, Williamsburg bounced back in a big way in 2019-20, finishing second in District 6 and winning 15 of...
Three Morrisons Cove-area wrestlers competed at the PIAA Class 2A Championships that were held March 5-7 at Hershey's Giant Center. Northern Bedford's Colby Imler and Ian Sherlock competed in the 170- and 138-pound weight brackets, respectively, while Central's Jaxon Matthews competed at 106 pounds. Imler won his preliminary matchup, a 10-7 decision over Susquenita's Michael Klinger. Imler then was pinned by Montoursville's Cael Crebs at the 3:24 mark of the Championship Round 1. Imler...
Central High School's Jonah Snowberger (left) and Tyler Oakes prepare for the next drill during practice on Tuesday afternoon, March 10. The team is in its second week or practice preparing for its season opener on March 23 at Everett High School....
On Feb. 17 members of the Spring Cove Elementary team competed at the Area 2 section 4 qualifier for the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling (PJW) Championship. The top two in each age group and weight class qualified for the Area 2 Regional Tournament in Philipsburg on March 8. Pictured are (from left): Front row: Camden Kagarise 8u second place, Aiden Rea 8U DNP, Ty Matthews 10U first, Blake Wilt 8U DNP, Brooks Matthews 12U first and Braydyn Wenrick 8U third. Back row: Conner Weyant 8U third,...
Four Cove-area swimmers participate on a competitive swim team at the Blair Regional YMCA, Hollidaysburg. Pictured are (from left): Front row: Jayse Snively, Alexys Tomlinson and Leah Shackley. Back row: Coach Loren Hershberger and Zachary Lawton. The four swimmers all achieved qualifying times to move on to YMCA Districts at Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio. They competed March 6 and 7. Jayse Snively will swim the 2020-21 school year for Williamsburg High School as an indepen...
Last deer season, sportsmen and non-sportsmen alike were horrified by a video that appeared on social media showing two young men brutalizing a whitetail buck they had wounded. These 18- and 17-year-olds recorded themselves repeatedly kicking the wounded animal, and they then posted their inhumane action on social media. The response to this action was immediate, with those who viewed the video advocating that the cruel action be investigated by the proper authorities. Although it seemed to...
The Herald’s annual Spring Sports Preview section will appear in the March 19 edition. The special section will feature previews, photos and schedules for the four Cove-area high schools: Central, Claysburg-Kimmel, Northern Bedford and Williamsburg. The sports featured in the special section will be baseball, softball, track and field and boys’ volleyball. Central has baseball, softball, track and field and boys’ volleyball. Claysburg-Kimmel and Williamsburg each have baseball and softball squads. Northern Bedford has baseball, softball and t...
On March 3, Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans gave the House Game and Fisheries Committee a presentation on the Commission’s 2019 Annual Report highlighting, among other things, that the biggest threat wildlife continues to face is emerging diseases. He reported 123 deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease out of a total 9,631 deer tested. This resulted in the expansion of Disease Management Area 2 by an additional 2,101 square miles. The Commission published a draft chronic wasting disease management plan last year a...
"Little crocus blooming there What a precious beauty fair, Head held high – so brave are you Hoping spring shall soon shine through, Treasured beauty – in the sod Surely from the heart of God." Starting my letter with a verse from Garnett Ann Schultz's "Little Crocus" poem seems like the right thing to do after one week of March. In it we had both calm winds and wild winds. We had both freezing temps overnight and warm weather with sunshine that drew us outside. As I stooped and stood upr...
Publisher Allan J. Bassler has announced changes to the Cove Calendar, Williamsburg Calendar and the creation of a Faith Calendar. “These changes are intended to provide the community with more accurate information about Cove events,” Bassler said. “We understand that there might be some concern about these changes in the community, but The changes will go into effect with the April 2, 2020, edition of the Herald. These changes apply to the Cove Calendar, which usually appears on Page B-1 of the print edition, and the Williamsburg Calen... Full story
Lately I have been thinking about numbers. I doubt that Numbers is your favorite book of the Bible. It does, however, contain some interesting digits and stories. There were 603,550 Israelite men aged 20 and older who were qualified to fight in battle. So assuming there were men my age and older with flat feet and bad eyes who were exempt, God's people may have numbered over 2,000,000 when you factor in women and children, too. Moses and the large group of people he led definitely needed the...
Scriptures to Read: Acts 25:13-22 Acts 25:23-27 Acts 26:1-8 Acts 26:9-11 Acts 26:12-18 Acts 26:19-23 St. John 9:1-7 & 35-41 Governor Festus has invited King Herod Agrippa and Bernice to examine Paul to see how they might charge him with a crime against Rome. The hearing room scene was likely one for you to imagine. King Herod and Bernice would likely be wearing their royal purple robes, Governor Festus in his scarlet tunic and they would be surrounded by captains, centurions and leading...
The Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church will premiere the musical “Don’t Miss the Grace of God,” written by local musician Ellen M. Stuckey, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, at the church, located at 300 S. Mulberry St., Martinsburg. The adult choir and other members of the congregation 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 written both the script and the music for the music...
Few people would not enjoy finding carefully crafted chocolate confections in an Easter basket. As revered as hidden eggs are on Easter, chocolate and other candies nestled in a bed of green plastic grass often call out like a siren’s song. Many people have their preferences in regard to Easter sweets. Some can’t wait to sink their teeth into a milk chocolate bunny. Others savor marshmallow chicks or sweet jelly beans. Still, chocolate often reigns supreme, and people may wonder how chocolate Easter treats came to be. Eggs and rabbits have lon...
The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club has announced the winners of its 2020 Four-Way Test Speech Contest held on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Northern Bedford High School. Eight contestants representing Central and Northern Bedford high schools participated. The purpose of the annual Four-Way Test Speech Contest is to foster the principles of ethics in everyday life as well as in business and introduces high school students to Rotary. Each student is asked to write and present a speech in length no less...
The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S. Cold and flu season has already impacted the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply. As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., the number of people eligible to give blood for patients in need could decrease further. “We’re asking the American people to help...
Megan Keyser of New Enterprise was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Keyser was initiated at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Keyser is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate...
