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Betty Louise Clapper, 94, formerly of Texas Corner Rd, New Enterprise, and Jacks Corner Rd, Hopewell, entered into the heavenly realm on March 17, 2023. Blessed to live unassisted through her 93rd year, Betty relocated to Locust Grove, Virginia to live out her remaining days with son and daughter-in-law Barry and Risa. Betty was born in Loysburg, on Dec. 5, 1928. She was the last remaining child of Howard K. Beach and Iva (Grubb) Beach. Her siblings were Glen Beach, Kenneth Beach, M. Ruth Dyer...
Kathryn Jane Hinish, also known as FlowerWitch, 31, originally of Reedsville, passed away on March 16, 2023, in New York City after a brief illness. Kate was the daughter of father Joseph Hinish and stepmother Tracy Hinish and mother Ellie Sievers and stepfather Mark Sievers. In addition to her parents Kate is survived by her maternal grandmother Patricia McKnight, sister Carly Vance (Dave) and nephew Jackson, step siblings Kaylee Keller and Chad Sievers. Kate was preceded in death by grandparen...
Robin Elaine Morgan, 64, of rural Williamsburg and formerly of Southern California, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 23, 1958, in Roaring Spring, daughter of John D. and Ruth E. (Longenecker) Morgan. She is survived by her mother, Ruth of rural Williamsburg; five brothers: John Allen Morgan (Beth) of Williamsburg, Richard Morgan of Jersey Shore, Stephen Morgan of Williamsburg, Rodney...
Nancy J. Holsinger, 76, of rural Roaring Spring, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday afternoon, March 14, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. She was born Dec. 11, 1946, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Howard H. Sr. and Helen (Osman) Johnson. On July 3, 1965 she married Robert B. Holsinger in East Sharpsburg. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bob of 57 years; two daughters: Bobby Jo Rodgers (Michael) of Roaring Spring and Pam S. Hammel (Roger) of Hollidaysburg; a son, Rodger D. Holsinger...
Gerald H. Hess, 88, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. He was born in Elizabethtown, son of the late Paul and Parthene (Hauenstein) Hess. Surviving are two daughters: Tracy Brenner (Bill) and Tressa Cousar (Bill); four grandchildren: Lauren, Morgan, Rachel, and William; four great grandchildren; two sisters: Marian Grub and Betty Ruhl; and a special friend, Elaine Buchart. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Hess. Gerald earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Husbandry from Penn State. He was Vice President of...
The Bedford County Historical Society will hold an open house on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For the past 13 years, Bill Bowser had been working on all of the original warrant and patent lands in Bedford County and has produced a map of these originals for each township and borough. He began while doing family research on the Dutch Corner area for his six-great grandfather’s (John Bowser) property location. Bowser will give two talks, one from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and another from 2 to 2:30 p.m., that will include q...
The symptoms of dry eye disease are well known to many of us and can include some or all of the following: red and watery eyes, a sandy/gritty sensation, blurry vision, burning, and eye fatigue. These symptoms of dry eye disease occur when the tears are unable to provide proper moisture to the eye’s surface. The tears are comprised of an aqueous (water) layer and a lipid (oil) layer. An abnormality in one or both of the tear components results in inflammation and often damage to the delicate structures of the front of the eye. Proper and p...
Misti Fisher is running for a seat on the Spring Cove School Board. Fisher is a wife and mother of three children; a daughter who is a recent graduate of Spring Cove, and two sons who are current students in the district. Fisher attended Allegany College of Maryland and University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where she earned a degree in General Studies and a degree in Business Administration. She has owned/operated a successful, small business in Martinsburg for the past 13 years. Fisher is acti...
“Wilderness Tales: Forty Stories of the North American Wild” is a collection of short stories about life in the North American outdoors. These stories run the gambit from classic literature to modern-day writings. Authors included in the collection include Frederick Douglass, Ernest Hemingway, L. Frank Baum, Ray Bradbury and Margaret Atwood, just to name a few. The book is introduced by the editor, who gives us a glimpse into the how and why of the book. She discusses how the wilderness sto...
A new discovery, reported today in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions and ultimately ease global food insecurity, according to a Penn State-led team of international researchers. In findings published March 16 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, the researchers identified a gene encoding a transcription factor – a protein useful for converting DNA into RNA – that triggers a genetic sequence res...
Herald of March 24, 1898 In accordance with the appeal sent out by the “Christian Herald” of New York, a meeting is called in the interest of the distressed and starving Cubans, in the Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon. At this meeting it is to be considered how much relief Martinsburg and vicinity will contribute to those starving on the island of Cuba. Messrs. Howard Nicodemus and Fred Miller left on Monday evening for the West. The former has accepted a position with the Bloom Cattle Co., in New Mexico and the latter will go to Denver Col...
Herald of March 29, 1973 The Dar-Wil Dairy Mart on the Curryville road is installing a new self-service gasoline system. The customer will drive to the pump, request a certain amount of gasoline on an intercom system, serve himself, and pay at the office. The new equipment is being installed by the Barkman Oil Company. The Morrisons Cove Home is tightening its belt in the face of a cutback in support for its guests who receive state assistance to pay for their care at the institution. Administrator Rev. Charles Heltzel estimated the loss to...
Herald of March 30, 1923 Representative Simon F. Zook has introduced a bill to have established and maintained at the sole expense of the state the road from Williamsburg in Blair county over the Piney Creek road by way of Royer and Barbara to Martinsburg and connecting with state highway route 286. With this improvement and the improvement of the highway through Loysburg Gap, the connection between the William Penn highway and Lincoln highway would be greatly improved. Joseph Ormsby, who suffered a light stroke last week, has so far recovered...
Herald of April 2, 1998 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is scheduled to open bids next week in Harrisburg for the restoration of the platform and the construction of a canopy over it at the Roaring Spring Railroad Station. The project is expected to cost approximately $96,000. The Henrietta Fellowship of Churches was planning for its 46th annual Easter sunrise service at 6:15 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 12 at the Henrietta Church of God. The CHS Graduating Class of 1982 placed a trophy case in the gymnasium hallway to honor the...
Herald of April 1, 1948 The Albright Church of the Brethren has been completely repaired and greatly improved since the disastrous fire and desecration destroyed its beauty and usefulness on October 10, 1947. As a rededication of the building the officials of the church are planning an all day series of meetings and a rally day service on Sunday April 4. No new cases of scarlet fever have developed in the Martinsburg community, and those children of Martins school who were quarantined and under observation expect to soon be back at their desks....
Herald of March 28, 2013 Snow forced area schools to extend their school years due to cancellations for snow days. The Cove area received 57.16 inches of snow since November. Northern Bedford School District added archery to its physical education program with help from a grant from the Pennsylvania Game Commission and financial assistance from the Southern Cove, Hopewell and Bedford County sports associations. The district bought a kit with 10 bows and associated equipment. Six athletes from Central High School were recognized as winter...
In my previous column I wrote about my college roommate and the impact that John 15 had on him as he wrote a long paper on it. It occurred to me that he might like to read what I had written. I was able to track down what I hoped was a current email address for him and sent it off. A few days later I was thrilled to get a reply and life update from him. That led to a Zoom call shortly after that. Upon seeing one another, we agreed that neither of us had changed a bit since the 1980s. Perhaps the only difference was our honesty. Not only had...
God gave Israel responsibility to eliminate the nations that were occupying the “Promised Land.” Why? Well, to begin with, these nations were evil. We note they were evil way back when Abraham lived more than 700 years before the times of Joshua and Judges. There is a little phrase God shared with Abraham. It was that ‘their cup of evil was not full’. What can we gather from that? Did God want more evil to come? Certainly not. God is long-suffering. He does not want to destroy anyone. He is giving these nations every chance to change. We shou...
Recently, a donation was made to the Martinsburg Food Pantry from a bequest given to Memorial Church of the Brethren. The local food pantry helps many in the community on a monthly basis and is very near and dear to Memorial Church, which also collects needed food items from its own congregation to donate each month. Darrell Smith, Memorial COB treasurer, hands the check to Linda Smith of the Martinsburg Food Pantry....
Executor-Executrix Notice Estate of Sandra Jane Powley, A/K/A Sandra J. Powley, late of Taylor Township, Blair County. Letters testamentary on said estate havign been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted therto are requested to make payment and those having claims against the same will presen them without delay to. Co-Administrator John Powley, Jr. 6650 Woodbury Pike and Michelle Powley 6650 Woodbury Pike Roaring Spring, PA 16673 Attorney Shawn P. Sullivan, Esq. Sullivan Law Offices LLC 133 E. Allegheny St. Martinsburg, PA 16662... Full story
Claysburg-Kimmel and Northern Bedford teams took to the gym for pitching and batting practice last week....
Warmer March temperatures created opportunities for outdoor practices for the Central and Northern Bedford spring teams....
Coach: Mike Barbarini Number of Years as Head Coach: This is my 23rd year Career Record: 316-134 Last Year's Record: 20-5 Conference: ICC South Conference Record: 13-3 Returning Starters: SENIORS – Nevaeh Walter, Catcher/ Infield; McKenzi Black, Infield JUNIORS – Emalee Cavender, Pitcher/ Outfield/ Infield; Jenna Helsel, Outfield SOPHOMORES – Bella Francona, Infield/ Outfield; Zakera Bush, Infield/ Outfield (injured last year); Hayden Lamborn, Outfield; Ryleigh Lehman, Outfield Newcomers: SOPHO...
Coach: Ross Helsel Number Of Years As Head Coach: First League: ICC South Last Year's Record: 6-14 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: SENIORS – Caleb Oakes, OF; Parker Buell, IF/P; Braydale Bauman, OF/P; Robert Schneider, OF/P JUNIORS – Aidan Simpson, IF/P; Zach Campagna, IF/P; Riley Ebersole, OF SOPHOMORES – Landon Douglas, IF/P Newcomers: SOPHOMORES – Trevor Ritchey, OF; Zaiden Bush, IF/OF; Quinton Bush, IF/P; Bradon Furry, IF/P; Porter Weise, OF FRESHMEN – Bayden Haney, IF/P; Mason Campagna,...
Coach: A-J Hoenstine Number Of Years As Head Coach: 16 (259-98) League: LHAC Last Year’s Record: 27-0 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: SENIORS: Dalton Metzger, 2B; Jeff Hoenstine, SS; Luke Bettwy, 3B, P; Trento Butler, OF; Kaden Fisher, OF; Dakota Friedenberger, OF; Kaleb Mountain, P,OF JUNIORS: Hunter Smith, C; Griffin Snowberger, 3B, P; Mark Bettwy, OF,P; Baron Dionis P, Util; Britton Marko, C,P SOPHOMORES: Lukas Black, Inf, P; Mason Byler, Inf, P; Ashtin Caruso, OF; Cortlyn Hetrick, P, 1B; Jay Hoenstine, Inf, P; Kyle Klotz, C, P; Eli M...
Coach: Blake Over Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 Career record: Boys: 6 - 8 Girls: 7 - 7 Last year's record: Boys: 6 - 8 Girls: 7 - 7 Conference: LHAC Returning Starters: Boys SENIORS – Tyler Biesinger, Tyler Brumbaugh, Rylan Daugherty, Eli Linenfelter, Timmy McFarland, Kade Rhule, Shalen Yingling JUNIORS – Brady Albright, Jacob Benton, Ian Crilly, Ethan Olivieri, Caleb Peck, Caden Schenk, Shane Smith, Kalvin Sparks SOPHOMORES – Braydon Beach, Jaxon Detterline, Thaide Mickel Girls SENIORS – Maia Jeffries, Brynn Miller JUNIORS – Heather B...
Coach: Jonathan Burket Number of Years as Head Coach: 5 Career Record: 38-24 Last Year's Record: 19-3 Conference: Laurel Highlands Returning Starters: SENIORS – Maya Hazenstab, Infield; Lacey Lynn, Infield/Pitcher JUNIORS – Bralyn Ellis, Catcher; Madison Kennedy, Outfield/Pitcher; Kennedy Hoyt, Infield/Pitcher; Ashlyn Renner, Outfield SOPHOMORES – Aubrey Rhodes, Infield/Pitcher Other Returning Players: SENIORS – Ellie Dilling, Outfield; Alexis Fetzer, Infield/Catcher; Kaylee Kensinger, Outfiel...
Coach: Ken Streilein Number Of Years As Head Coach: First season League: Mid-State Boys Volleyball League Last Year’s Record (Overall And League): 10-1 overall, 8-0 league Returning Players: Seniors – Christian Cherry Juniors – Jack Myers Sophomores – Bryson Brooks, Neil Brubaker, RJ Daugherty, Logan Hummel Newcomers: Seniors – Wyatt Holsinger, Ethan Noel, Landon Snider; Juniors – Felix Diaz; Sophomores: Bryton Barnes, Colton Dick, Caleb Eger, Noah Grace, Ian Aungst; Freshmen – Tregan Butler, Mason Kocsis, Blake Reynolds, Bailey Wilt, Christi...
Coach Name: Debbie Fay Number of Years as Head Coach: 7 League: ICC North Last Year’s Record: Overall: 6-10 League: 5-7 Returning Starters: SENIORS – Kendal Norris, Giavanna Tomasiello JUNIORS – Kara Lansberry, Laney Prough, MeCenzie Calderwood, Billie Harnish SOPHOMORES – Eleanor Brubaker, Anastasia Ranalli Newcomers: SOPHOMORES: Scotlyn Barroner, Alana Bowmaster Strengths: Good work ethics and experience from the returning starters Concerns: Low numbers and staying injury free Overall Outlook: To be competitive and improve as the season...
Coach: Steven Butler Number of Years as Head Coach: 4 Last Year’s Record: Overall: 0 – 8 League: 0 – 7 League: ICC Returning Letter Winners: SENIORS – Justin Brubaker, Jade Carper, Levi Hoover, Ethan Watkin JUNIORS – Jeremiah Ross, Jayse Snively SOPHOMORES – Abby James, Ethan O, Damian Rispoli Newcomers: JUNIORS – Alya Hileman, Kara Lansberry FRESHMEN – Ryland Corle, Lilly Irvin, Dayne Mock, Macy Norris, Aaron O, Ty Uplinger, Lydia Whitaker. Strengths: Willingness to complete Concerns: Young and practice equipment Overall Outlook: To uti...
Coach: Jerry Palmer Number of Years as Head Coach: 1st year League: ICC North Last Year's Record: 7-13 Returning Starters: Seniors – Alex Brantner, IF/C; Coltyn Wagner, 3RD/1ST Juniors – Rowan Gorsuch, P/SS; Luke Uplinger, C/2ND; Cadynce Hughes, OF Other Returning Players: Seniors – Colton Verbonitz, 2nd/OF; Brian Weidel, OF Juniors – Zane Kuchenbrod, OF; Maddox Remes, OF Newcomers: Juniors – Landin Bear, IF Sophomores – Logan Brantner, P/IF; Sam Parks, 1st; C J Smith, OF/IF Freshman ...
Coach: Ryan Cherry Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 Career Record: 7-12 League: Inter-County Conference Last Year's Record: 7-12 Strengths: Pitching, team-first mindset Concerns: Staying healthy throughout the season Overall Outlook/Team Goals: Compete each and every day. Win a District Championship. Returning Starters: SENIORS – Eli Cherry, INF JUNIORS – Josiah Bowser, INF/P; Eion Snider, INF/P; Ben Gable, INF/P; Noah Kochara, C; Rece Dibert, OF SOPHOMORES – Aaron Bowers, INF/P; Reece Musse...
Coach: Shane Suter Number Of Years As Head Coach: 1st Season League: ICC Last Year's Record: 7-11 Returning Letterwinners: Emily Green, Abby Kline, Lydia Ritchey, Sarah Snare, Olivia Walter, Addison Arcq, Lindsey Bolinger, Miranda Brown, Kara Dietz, Lauren Heck, Lacy McIlnay, Leah Swanseen, Lacie Zelanko Newcomers: Mariah Hall, Jackie Clevenger, Ava Helsel Strengths: A good number of Seniors and Juniors with experience at the varsity level. Overall athleticism is strong. Most of these girls were...
In recognition of National Women's History Month, the Pennsylvania Courts released an infographic looking at the history of women in the Pennsylvania judiciary, as well as those women currently serving. Presently, 32 percent of Pennsylvania's active judges are women. On the state's appellate courts, three of the current six justices on the Supreme Court are women, and a majority of judges serving on both the Superior Court (71 percent) and Commonwealth Court (88 percent) are women. PA Courts...
March JEFF HOENSTINE Parents: A-J and Jane Hoenstine School Activities: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Varsity Football Team, Varsity Baseball Team Hobbies/Interests: Baseball, football, basketball, hunting, history, fishing, hanging out with friends and family Honors/Awards Received: 2021 3A Football Player of the Year; 2x Football District Champion; 2x Baseball District Champion; 2020 and 2021 First Team All-State Quarterback; 2021 Altoona Mirror Male Athlete of the Year;...
Something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it's too late – feeling drowsy – plays an undetermined role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has estimated that 16 percent to 21 percent of all police-reported fatal vehicle crashes likely involve drowsy driving. And new Foundation research finds that drivers may underestimate their drowsiness, leading them to stay b...
Benefit Auction The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will be hosting their annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, March 25, at the Farm Show Complex, beginning at 10 a.m. The auction will feature a wide variety of new and used items such as furniture, raffle baskets, gift cards, farm supplies and plants. The kitchen will be open with breakfast and lunch items. Bus Trip – Museum of the Bible There will be a bus trip to head to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 20, to go to the Museum of the Bible. The bus will be boarding at the Williamsburg U...
There will be a new food truck hitting the streets of Williamsburg and surrounding areas soon. Keep your eyes out for Tabbycakes Bakes LLC. Tabbycakes is the brain child of Williamsburg native Tabitha Clowson, who is combining her love of sugar and baking into a new, tasty food truck. "I'm just a girl from Williamsburg with a passion for sugar. I've had a sweet tooth for as long as I can remember," Clowson said. Clowson grew up in Williamsburg and went to Penn State. The name for her business...
Williamsburg Church of the Brethren's Ladies Fellowship celebrated Evelyn Hetrick's 93th birthday last week. Hetrick was born on St. Patrick's Day. The women got her flowers and enjoyed cake and ice cream....
Catharine Township Supervisors heard from Auditor Daryl Cole about the 2022 audit report during last Thursday evening’s meeting. Cole said that there were four new items on the audit report, but praised Secretary Heather Flaig for working hard for the township and having items organized. One of the biggest indiscretions of the audit was the capital reserve funds: $10,000 was used out of capital reserve during 2022. Part of the budget is supposed to have ways to replenish the capital reserve, and that was missing from the budget. Cole also e...
The Claysburg Area Hall of Fame has announced the induction of its ninth class on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School Auditorium. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. with a reception following. The public is invited and dress is business casual. This event is jointly sponsored by Claysburg P.A.S.T. and the Claysburg Rotary Club. This year's inductees are John & Elaine Smith, active longtime community volunteers; Donald Witherspoon, a local civil rights activist. Clyde Walter,...
Most folks middle-aged or beyond likely have memory of the deep-throated commentator who could be heard on the radio daily with his “Rest of the Story” insights into life. Well, we have our own Morrisons Cove rest of the story from the look back offered in this column last week involving Wilbur Holsinger, the man trapped in a railroad car of potatoes more than 45 years ago. Details in last week’s vignette were slim as the man providing much of the information was never allowed to get to the site of what could have been a catastrophe, but the m...
Above, the Lady Pirates celebrate their win against DuBois Catholic, which went into overtime. The game ended with a 48-45 score. Though the next game ended in a loss, the girls had a successful season with an overall record of 28-2 and a conference record of 14-0. To the top right, Williamsburg's Jade Carper drives the baseline against Union Saturday. In the bottom right photo, Williamsburg's Kendel Norris takes a shot....
Saturday (March 25) is the day for young trout fishermen to get a jump on the regular trout season. It is the Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day. This is a statewide one-day opportunity for young anglers to fish on stocked trout waters a week ahead of the regular opening day. This day, however, does not provide an opportunity for fishing on specially regulated waters. Though I am not a fan of most mentored youth hunting days because they seem rife with abuse, I am enthusiastic about the mentored...
Though Williamsburg's LeeAnna Royer and Ayla Hileman had cause for celebration after their overtime win over Dubois Central Catholic, Royer was later consoled by teammate Claire Carper after fouling out in the final seconds of their game against Union Saturday, March 18, at Armstrong High School. The Lady Pirates were defeated by Union 43-37, which brought the team's season to an end. Throughout the 2022-23 season, Williamsburg won the D-6 A Championship and the ICC Champions...
Coach: Garry Black Number of Years as Head Coach: 1st Year League: ICC Last Year’s Record: 8-3 overall 8-3 in ICC Returning Starters: SENIORS – Dominic Francis (Sprints), Noah Pittman (Jumps), Jacob Sensenig (Throws), Jestin Fernandez (Throws) JUNIORS – Brock Beach (Throws), Ashton Detterline (PV, TJ, Jav), Chase Imes (Distance), Adam Johnson (Sprints, Jav) SOPHOMORES – Joey O’Brian (Sprints, Throws), Dhylan Miller (Distance), Aidan Pittman (Sprints) Newcomers: SENIORS – Evan Coffey JUNIORS – Aiden Wadel FRESHMEN – Adam Berry, Ben Clark, De’A...
The regular March meeting of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors opened with a special presentation on textbooks and resources for secondary social studies, foreign languages, and Central High School’s environmental science. The secondary social studies textbooks will be purchased through McGraw-Hill. It will cover traditional history. A number of options were examined thoroughly before a decision was made. Savvas will be providing foreign language textbooks with a digitally accessible textbook provided to each student. The books...
A Roaring Spring man is facing multiple felony counts of trafficking after an investigation by Roaring Spring police and Blair County Children Youth and Families (CYF) led to allegations of furnishing drugs and alcohol and engaging in sex acts with minors. Marlin Jasper Wilson, 45, was arraigned last week by Martinsburg Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger on felony charges of trafficking in individuals, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse on persons less than 16 years of age, corr...
Two local students were recently awarded scholarships from Premier Select Sires. Darcy Heltzel of Martinsburg and Katheryn Longenecker of Williamsburg received scholarships between $750 and $1,250. Premier Select Sires awarded a total of $25,950 to students through the 2023 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. Heltzel, who is a senior at Central High School, plans to pursue a degree in food science with a minor in animal science. Daughter of Andrew and Jennifer Heltzel, Darcy is from Piney-Mar Farm. According to Premier’s release, ...
WHAT: Job Fair – Wednesday, April 5, hosted by PA CareerLink Bedford County and community partners WHERE: Bedford County Fairgrounds: Jordan Hall, 729 W Pitt St., Bedford, PA 15522 WHEN/WHO: 9:30 a.m.: Reserved for Veterans 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Open to the public – no cost WHY: 55 area employers from a variety of industries will be recruiting and hiring at this job fair. The Bedford County unemployment rate is at a low of 4.6 percent, so employers are eager to talk with all job seekers and anyone considering a career change. Veterans will be al...
