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Estate Notice Letters have been granted on the Estate of the following decedent to the representative named who requests all persons having claims against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same to him or his attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment to him without delay. In the matter of the estate of Donald G. Lynn, late of Martinsburg Borough, Blair County, Pennsylvania Executor Kirk D. Lynn 14 Fieldstone Court Lititz, PA 17543 Attorney for Estate Jessica L. Fisher, Esq. McQuaide Blasko, Inc. Gateway... Full story
In my last column, I touched on the importance of reading the Bible. There was a reason for that. Even though the Bible was written by many people a long, long time ago, it is still relevant today. It is full of examples, practices, ideals, commandments, warnings and good advice. When the Bible is forgotten, all of the good things in it fall by the wayside. Morality and society crumbles as they collectively turn away from God to pursue holding themselves in higher esteem. It's a slippery slope....
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) said March 10 that the latest federal stimulus package will help it "prepare for life beyond the pandemic" in the face of rising costs. "This is going to be huge," said DHS Secretary Teresa Miller during a budget hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee. "This is a lot of funding. What we have been doing for awhile now ... we want to make sure we have a strong system and supports available after the pandemic." Pennsylvania will receive...
Last week's parable dealt with Sowers – Seeds – Soils. It was told to help those who tell God's Story about how their message would be received. Today, we look at a parable to will help us understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. Today's parable is told only in Matthew's Gospel. It is one of several that tell us something about what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. Some of the terminology last week and today is similar. We should note in both the Sower is God's Son.He is sowing Seed. Las...
The USDA/NRCS in Pennsylvania has $300,000 in Healthy Forest Reserve Program (HFRP) funding available for permanent forest easements with habitat restoration. HFRP in Pennsylvania will be used to preserve and restore Indiana bat maternity colony and hibernacula habitat. Landowners in Adams, York, Berks, Bedford, Huntingdon, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Mifflin, Snyder, Armstrong and Beaver counties may be eligible for HFRP funding. The Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP) is a voluntary program to assist landowners in restoring, enhancing, and...
Rhoda A. (Wanca) Beach, 84, of rural Roaring Spring, passed away, Friday afternoon, March 5, 2021, at The Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. She was born Feb. 22, 1937, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Frank and Hazel (Henge) On Oct. 31, 1953, he married Ray W. Beach at the Clappertown CMA Church. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years; two sons: Randall W. Beach (Debbie) of Elmira, NY and Ronald W. Beach of Altoona; a daughter, Rhonda A. Beach of Martinsburg; seven grandchildren;...
Ray Samuel Musselman, 83, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2021, at his residence. He was born Oct. 8, 1937, in rural New Enterprise, son of the late Samuel and Della (Dively) Musselman. He is survived by a daughter, Tracy Ranae Harper (Roy) of West Cork, Ireland; a son, Kevin Ray Musselman in Washington; longtime companion for over 20 years, Vickie K. Dixon; her daughter, Jennifer K. Raible (Matthew) of Warrenton, Va.; three grandchildren: Addison, Jack...
Patricia L. Showalter, 79, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday morning at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 1, 1941, in East Freedom the daughter of the late Thomas Melvin and Mae Hilda (Shaw) Dodson. She married Gary L. Showalter June 27, 1958 in Leamersville. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Tracy Ritchey and husband Chris of Martinsburg; four grandchildren, Erin Stauffer (Brian), Benjamin Ritchey (Megan), Douglas Ritchey (Nichole), and Bradley Ritchey...
Pennsylvania launched a statewide program March 15 that will offer free water tests at schools and day cares concerned about lead contamination. Gov. Tom Wolf said the $1.74 million federal grant program is a piece of his “Lead Free Pennsylvania” plan. He said the departments of Education and Human Services have begun the process of contacting eligible facilities. “Testing the water of thousands of child care centers and schools will give us a bench mark of the work we need to do next for removing lead from water and protecting our child...
Gov. Tom Wolf’s continued call to increase Pennsylvania’s minimum wage was scrutinized at a recent budget hearing with the head of the state’s Independent Fiscal Office. Wolf’s proposal includes an instantaneous increase in the minimum wage, from the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour in July to $12 per hour. Thereafter, Wolf is proposing 50-cent hourly increases in the minimum wage each year before reaching a $15-per-hour threshold in 2027. But the would-be hike comes alongside a number of other weighty issues on the jobs front, including indic...
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced March 12 the cancellation of upcoming youth camps due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The camps typically take place throughout Pennsylvania in the spring and summer months. "Camp Cadet, Commissioner's Honor Camp, and Sunny Day Camp are sources of community partnership and pride throughout PSP, especially among the personnel whose hard work and dedication make them possible," said Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State...
Joan L (Replogle) Ritchey, 77, of Martinsburg formerly of Woodbury, passed Feb. 24, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Center. She was the daughter of Jesse L. and Sara Kathyrn (Honsaker) Replogle and married Herbert Lee Ritchey June 18, 2000. Ritchey was the secretary of Martinsburg Mennonite Church for 34 years. According to her brother Roger, she attended this church all her life. Sons are Eric L. Ritchey wife Tina, Lincoln P. Ritchey wife Jeana and Patrick Richey. Grandchildren Tyler Ritchey wife...
Patricia MacLachlan is a well-known author of timeless books written for young readers. She is the winner of many awards including the Newbery Medal for her book "Sarah, Plain and Tall," a well-known juvenile fiction book about a mail-order-bride and the influence she has on two motherless pioneer children. "Wondrous Rex" is about a Labrador retriever named Rex and a little seven-year-old girl named Grace. Grace has just learned a new word, "wondrous." Her Aunt Lily, who lives next door to...
We heard the message loud and clear: “Two weeks to flatten the curve.” Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf talked about how it was our civic duty to lock down and fight this virus to protect others. That “two weeks to flatten the curve” turned into six weeks, which turned into 20 weeks, then 40 weeks, and then 52 weeks. It has been one year since Gov. Wolf called on Pennsylvanians to take steps in order to keep hospitals from becoming overwhelmed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My heart breaks for the more than 24,300 Pennsylvania residents we have lost. While w...
Herald of March 7, 1946 The Herald published two extra pages this week (a total of 10) to accommodate the heavy volume of public sale advertising. The Martinsburg Boosters entertained 97 area farmers at their annual Farmers Night banquet at the Morrisons Cove High school. G.H. Bullock, supervisor of agriculture at Replogle High school, New Enterprise, resigned to accept a position in Lewistown, where he was to operate a Farm Bureau Store. Arthur Byers of Woodbury tore down the old blacksmith shop that had been operated by Heckerman I. Bulger...
Herald of March 7, 2011 Today Marked the 75th anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936 that ravaged the Cove area. The Herald reported that property damage totaled thousands of dollars, industries were crippled, highways and railroad transportation was cut off and schools were closed. Now that Gov. Tom Corbett has presented his state budget, Superintendent Rodney L. Green called the state’s money for education and what it means for the Spring Cove School District “very sobering numbers.” With the world currently focused on the Mar...
Herald of March 18, 1921 A group of businessmen and farmers from the Martinsburg and Roaring Spring area met to discuss how $80,000 could be raised to install an electric line from the Raystown WaterPower Co. To serve the Clover Creek Valley, Martinsburg and Roaring Spring. It was agreed that tax free bonds bearing six percent interest would be sold to interested subscribers. The public sales of Oscar Brumbaugh, A.R. Rock and H.R. Snowberger in the New Enterprise area attracted a large attendance. Dr. C.C. Ellis lectured in the Replogle High...
Herald of March 14, 1996 Central High School senior wrestlers Shad Benton (152 pounds) and Larry Himes (189) both brought home bronze medals from the PIAA Championships at Hershey. Benton finished his career with a 130-11 record, while Himes finished 79-18 overall. Members of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company spend 3 1/2 hours cleaning up five gallons of fuel oil after it was discovered in the storm sewer at Spring Street. The oil also found its way into Henry’s Pond near the Spring Drive Mobile Home Park. Roaring Spring Borough Council a...
Herald of March 19, 1896 Snow began falling at an early hour on March 15 and continued to fall for 36 hours. About 18 inches fell, but the settling and thawing reduced that to about a foot. A remarkable thing was that the railroad lines were not closed and transportation was not delayed. W.C. Isett, an instructor of elocution and oratory at Pennsylvania College in Gettysburg, gave a recital at the Martinsburg Presbyterian Church. Admission was 25 cents for adults, 15 cents for children. Burglars broke into the Blair County Courthouse but were...
Herald of March 18, 1971 Nevin L. Albright of Roaring Spring was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Spring Cove School Board, which was created by the resignation of J. Calvin Lang in February. The board’s salary negotiations with the district’s teachers were reported to be at a standstill. The Frank Clapper of Williamsburg was awarded a check for $10,000 as part of a giveaway by sunset house. Richard Heuston of Roaring Spring RD was named mill service foreman at Combined Paper Mills. Dave Myers was elected president of the Williamsburg Jay...
The beginning of the spring season also marks an increase in outdoor burning as people get outside to clean up debris the winter has left in their yards and fields. But with the increase in outdoor burning, the risk of brushfires is high. From the beginning of March until around mid-May, conditions are high for setting off a fire that can quickly burn through acres of land. "It only takes one spark, one hot ember," said Ron Henry, Freedom Township fire chief. Henry said most brushfires are...
With employees at Appvion’s Spring Mill plant in their final weeks of employment, the Cove community continues to step up to offer aid to the soon-to-be-displaced workers. The Albright Church of the Brethren in Roaring Spring is planning a non-perishable food and Easter basket drive for Spring Mill employees and their families. The church is asking the community for donations to fill the baskets and suggests food, gift cards, Easter basket supplies for children up to 17 years of age, empty Easter baskets and money donations. The church is a...
The Department of Health announced March that a drive-through and indoor walk-in COVID-19 testing site will open in Morrisons Cove. From March 23 through March 27, a COVID-19 testing site will operate at Morrison Cove Memorial Park, 201 South Walnut Street, Martinsburg. The Martinsburg site is one of the sites of a rotating drive-through and indoor walk-in COVID-19 testing operation in Blair County. The planned Blair County testing dates and locations are as follows. March 16 – 20: Beale Ave. Office Complex (former Butterick Plant), 3007 B...
CORRECTION In the sixth paragraph of the article on the Appvion Spring Mill (print edition, Page A-1) in the March 11, 2021, edition of the Herald, the lender group which bought Appvion in 2018 was incorrectly identified. The lender group’s name is Franklin Advisors. Franklin Advisors is correctly identified throughout the rest of the article. The error did not appear in the online version of the story. The Herald apologizes for the error....
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Spring Cove School District was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 15 in the Administration Office Board Room with visitors participating virtually. Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker updated the board on the district’s COVID-19 protocols status. COVID-19 case counts are currently one at Central High School, one at Martinsburg Elementary, and none at Spring Cove Elementary and Middle School. Dr. Baker reported staff coronavirus vaccinations had begun, stating, “Many of our employees and con...
The chief of the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department in Hollidaysburg is facing federal charges alleging he stole more than $57,000 in federally funded grant money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). According to the indictment filed last week in U.S. District Court in Johnstown, Anthony J. Dibona of Hollidaysburg, is charged with one felony count of embezzlement for converting federal funds for personal use along with four felony counts of filing a false tax return. The indictment filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Arnold P....
The Woodbury Borough Council met for its regular session on March 1, 2021, at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. All members were present. President Kristi Oberman opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Expenditures were reviewed and the treasury report was given. The total amount in the general and state aid account is $92,396.73. The mayor position remains open and the majority leader position. Those interested in serving are asked to please contact the council. The Lower Alley work is on hold until the spring. The...
The Wolf Administration on March 15 announced that funding is available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Local firefighting forces in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents qualify for the aid, which is used for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires. Grant applications must be electronically submitted through DCNR’s grant website by 4 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2021. To expedite applications and decision-making processes, DCNR is acc...
Governor Tom Wolf on March 12 reiterated his commitment to phase out Pennsylvania's gas tax, which his administration says is becoming an "unreliable source" for funding Pennsylvania's transportation network. To make this possible and to further address the state's transportation funding needs, the governor has also signed an executive order establishing the Transportation Revenue Options Commission, which will is charged with developing "comprehensive funding recommendations for Pennsylvania's...
North Woodbury Township Police Chief Dave Rosamilia and Blair County Sheriff James Ott have teamed up with a series of radio ads to warn residents to be on alert for scammers. “Citizens across the United States are being defrauded of their life savings every day.” Rosamilia said. “Criminals use the phone, internet and social media to scam victims out of money.” Rosamilia said criminals use a variety of tactics to scam people such as pretending to be a family member or friend in trouble and that they need money wired to them quickly. Another...
Following the arrest of four Philadelphia men selling “ghost guns,” state Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) reintroduced two pieces of legislation pushing to regulate undetectable and 3D-printed firearms. Senate Bill 413 would amend the definition of a “firearm” in Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act to include 3D printed guns and partially assembled firearms, which are known as 80 percent receivers. Senate Bill 414 would prohibit anyone from printing a 3D firearm unless they have a firearm m...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will conduct a virtual plans display to inform the public of the proposed superstructure replacement on Blair County Bridge 70 and Blair County Bridge 82. Bridge 70 carries County Road 101 over South Poplar Run in Greenfield Township, Blair County and Bridge 82 carries T-375 (Monastery Road) over Frankstown Branch of Juniata River in Blair Township, Blair County. The projects will include concrete arch rehabilitation on Bridge 70 and replacement of the existing superstructure on Bridge...
The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting on March 2. Supervisors passed a resolution to “dispose of municipal records in accordance with the schedule and procedures of the municipal records manual,” including old project applications. Joe Claar, vice chairman, suggested the township explore whether any of the township’s records could be digitized. Officials will check if the process is legal, and if so, what the digitization process might cost. At the February meeting supervisors agreed to begin prepa...
Criminal charges have been filed before District Judge Benjamin Jones against Paula Jeanne Johnson, 49, of Roaring Spring. According to the office of Blair County Sheriff James E. Ott, Johnson was charged with Driving Under the Influence (Drug Related), Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police, Resisting Arrest, Tampering with Evidence, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Small Amount Marijuana, Possession drug paraphernalia, Driving While DUI Suspended, and multiple summary traffic related violations. The arrest stems from an...
Pa. Governor Tom Wolf and members of the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force on March 12 announced another effort to complete COVID Phase 1A vaccinations first, set up mass vaccination clinics with regionally supplied plans to inform allocations, and vaccinate front-line workers. The announcement of plans by the task force focus include three areas that augment the existing plan: • Scheduling vaccine appointments for those in Phase 1A who are still seeking a vaccination. To date, nearly 1 million Pennsylvanians age 65 and older have received a fir...
As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Pa. Governor Tom Wolf on March 15 announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits. Effective April 4: • Restaurants may resume bar service • Alcohol service will be allowed without the purchase of food. • The curfew for removing alcoholic drinks from tables will be lifted • Indoor dining capacity will be raised to 75 percent for those restaurants that are currently self-certified and those that unde...
El Departamento de la Salud anunció en marzo que abrirá un sitio de pruebas para COVID-19 en Morrisons Cove con servicio de ventanilla. Tendrá también un sitio adentro de pruebas sin cita. Desde el 23 de marzo hasta el 27, un sitio de pruebas para COVID-19 se operará en Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, 201 South Walnut St., Martinsburg. El sitio en Martinsburg es uno de los sitios de una rotación de servicio de ventanilla y servicio sin citas para hacer pruebas de COVID-19 en el Condado Blair. Los otros lugares planeados para sitios tempo...
El Gobernador de Pensilvania, Tom Wolf, y miembros del Cuerpo Especial para la Vacuna para COVID-19, anunciaron el 12 de marzo otro esfuerzo para terminar la Fase 1A de la vacunación primero, crear clínicas para vacunación en masa con distribuciones regionales de la vacuna, y vacunar a los trabajadores de primera línea, como trabajadores sanitarios. El anuncio de los planes del cuerpo especial incluye tres esfuerzos que aumentan el plan actual: • Programar citas para vacunación para las personas en la Fase 1A que todavía buscan vacunaci...
Williamsburg competed in the District 6 1A championship game against Bishop Carroll on Tuesday, March 9, at Hollidaysburg. Williamsburg lost 61-43....
Note regarding sports: Please be patient with the Herald as we seek a new sports editor. Longtime Herald Sports Editor Brian Hess moved on to another job in early March. We are working to find his replacement, but it will take a while because we want to get the right person for the job. Coaches, please help us get the news of your team into the Herald by sending it to news@mcheraldonline.com. Be sure to place the sporting event in context by using actual dates, not “last Friday.” Include all the relevant details, because we will not be abl...
The Herald’s sports pages look different this week. The main reason is that long-time Editor Brian Hess has moved on to a new position outside of the Herald. Brian had been employed at the Herald since 1999 and he did a lot of good work while he was here. He will be missed. As will all the work that he did every week. We have not yet filled the editor position, so all the work that Brian did has been divided up. That means the workload has substantially increased for several of us in the office. We might miss something or not do something t...
Juvenile white-tailed deer that strike out to find new home ranges — despite facing more risks — survive at about the same rate as those that stay home, according to a team of researchers who conducted the first mortality study of male and female dispersal where deer were exposed to threats such as hunting throughout their entire range. Dispersal occurs when a juvenile leaves the area where it was born and moves to a new location where the young animal establishes its adult home range, explained Duane Diefenbach, Penn State adjunct pro...
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s virtual wildlife education program, Wildlife on WiFi (WoW), has been named the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Environmental Education Program Award by the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators (PAEE). The purpose of the award is to recognize an exemplary or innovative environmental education program which serves as a model of excellence for educators throughout Pennsylvania. The Game Commission’s Wildlife on WiFi at-home and virtual learning program was designed and launched in April 2020 to...
I have occasionally been asked why I do not write columns about guns. I guess I should be embarrassed when I reply, "I am not a real 'gun nut.' I possess only the ones I hunt with. Anyhow, the February issue of the "Pennsylvania Game News" included an article about shotgun-rifle combination guns. The article concludes with a short write-up of a turkey combination gun that became popular in the 1970s. This is the Tikka Turkey Gun, a product of a manufacturing company from Finland. The top barrel...
Was it a dream? Was it me in the raspberry patch, cutting off old canes and uprooting chickweed as bluebirds warbled excitedly about the sunny skies? Was is it actually true, those robin songs in the morning hour of March 9, or were my ears playing tricks on me? Was it a mirage, that sun, to draw me outdoors, to drink from the fountain of fresh air? Was it me, with Atlas garden gloves, in the big, round flowerbed, to clean away winter's deadness to reveal emerging shoots of life, green with...
Matt Peachey, a foreman with Belleville-based Peachey's Poured Walls, Inc., finishes the concrete walls of a new playground area at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park Monday morning. The new area will be accessible to the handicapped. The Herald will have more details in an upcoming edition....
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held a meeting on March 4 at 6 p.m. for the directors and a second meeting at 7 p.m. for the members. The club grounds are located one mile west of New Enterprise at 145 Cave Road. The group’s phone number is (814) 766-2100. Board of Directors for 2021 are: President: Jason Hileman Vice President: Fred Mellott Secretary: Melanie Clapper Treasurer: Amy Mellott Past President: Jessica Bothell Upcoming Events Mark Wisecarver’s Spring Consignment Sale will be held at the club grounds on April 3, 2021. Contact Wis...
In my last column, I touched on the importance of reading the Bible. There was a reason for that. Even though the Bible was written by many people a long, long time ago, it is still relevant today. It is full of examples, practices, ideals, commandments, warnings and good advice. When the Bible is forgotten, all of the good things in it fall by the wayside. Morality and society crumbles as they collectively turn away from God to pursue holding themselves in higher esteem. It's a slippery slope....
Scriptures to Read St. Matthew 13:24-30 St. Matthew 13:36-43 St. John 5:19-23 St. John 5:24-30 St. John 5:31-47 St. John 8:42-47 Revelation 20:11-15 Last week's parable dealt with Sowers – Seeds – Soils. It was told to help those who tell God's Story about how their message would be received. Today, we look at a parable to will help us understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. Today's parable is told only in Matthew's Gospel. It is one of several that tell us something about what the Kin...
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) said March 10 that the latest federal stimulus package will help it "prepare for life beyond the pandemic" in the face of rising costs. "This is going to be huge," said DHS Secretary Teresa Miller during a budget hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee. "This is a lot of funding. What we have been doing for awhile now ... we want to make sure we have a strong system and supports available after the pandemic." Pennsylvania will receive...
