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Steven Dennis Eastep of Alma, Ontario, Canada, passed away unexpectedly with Sandra by his side after a valiant battle with cancer Sunday, March 13, 2022, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Grose) Eastep for 43 years. Dear father of Neil Eastep of Guelph, Ontario, Dale and Kim Eastep of Lavigne, Ontario, the late Rick Raymond Eastep (2019) and Kimberley Eastep and boyfriend Gregory Blake of Whitby, Ontario. Loving grandfather of Katie, Caleb and Keegan. Loved son of the late Robert...
Lois Ann Adams, 76, a resident at The Village at Morrisons Cove, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning March 20, 2022, after a series of illnesses. She was born April 21, 1945, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Jesse J. and Ethel Mae (Dean) Adams. She is survived by cousins: Bonnie Barry, Sherry Franell, Sharon Shutt, Barbara Plasterer, Janet May Painter, Judy Fries, Sondra Meyer, and Ken Dean. She is also survived by her friend and spiritual adviser, Millie Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Janice...
With the deadline to file 2021 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns a month away, the Department of Revenue is extending its customer service hours for taxpayers to get help by phone. This will help taxpayers get the assistance they need prior to the April 18, 2022 deadline to file 2021 personal income tax returns, Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said today. “Pennsylvanians who are sitting down to file their tax returns may have questions or concerns, so we are encouraging our customers to reach out directly to one of our personal income t...
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced a new federal grant initiative that will help four states affected by Hurricane Ida, one of the most intense storms to hit the United States in recent years, become more resilient to flooding. The new Swift Current initiative, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allocates a total of $60 million to Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania to equitably expedite mitigation grants to disaster survivors with repetitively flooded homes. This is the first FEMA i...
Blair County Historical Society has announced the 2022 lecture series. All lecture series talks are free and open to the public, although donations are gratefully accepted. Most lectures for the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. beginning April 2022 - November 2022. The location for the lecture series will be held between the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum and The Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center. Both venues are handicap accessible. Any changes/updates will be listed on the website – www.blairhistory.org/events.html – and Facebook pag...
As promised, here is a continuation of some geographic names in the Cove. As newcomers, it is always interesting to learn how local towns and other geographical areas were named. Much of the information I gleaned was from the excellent booklet, Historical Summary of Southern Morrisons Cove Towns by David M. Adams along with other verifying sources. I perused old maps to find some of these places and soon realized that, prior to about 1900, roads were few and railroad lines and spurs were abundant. These lines went to places that often had...
AnnieLee Keyes wants nothing more than to make it big as a singer-songwriter in Nashville. She arrives with a backpack and a big dream, but not even a guitar to her name. Her spunk gets her some stage time at the Cat’s Paw Saloon, where she catches the attention of many people, none of whom are more important than Ethan Blake. Little does she know this man she tries so hard to avoid at the beginning will be the catalyst to her dreams coming true. Ethan, a studio musician and former Army c...
Owners of microbusinesses, sole proprietors and farmers spend many hours developing plans and attending training sessions to educate themselves on operating a business and what to do in the face of adversity. A key component of their planning should include being prepared for a major weather event. As the seasons change, flooding becomes a concern in many parts of the country. The most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S., according to The Pew Charitable Trusts, flood-related disasters have accounted for more than $850 billion in dama...
I believe that the complexity of a snowflake is very underrated. Only in our lives in late fall, winter, and early spring, these little white things are so simple yet so complicated. They fall into the category of precipitation, sometimes they’re small, and sometimes they’re fat; sometimes they’re powdery, and sometimes they’re wet. Regardless, they achieve what ordinary rain can’t: accumulation. Since we don’t live with it year round, it’s usually a nuisance when it first appears. It’s dangerous to drive through, it’s cold to walk through,...
Herald of March 25, 1897 Mrs. S. C. Schaffer resigned her position as teacher of the primary school to accept the matronship of the Blair County Children’s Home. The Herald was called an agitator because it reminded people of the fact that Martinsburg Water Company did not keep its promise of providing a public fountain. Mrs. John Fox of Defiance, Bedford County, was seriously burned in an accident at her home. A pot of meat boiled dry on the stove and the contents were burning when Mrs. Fox carried it outside. The pot exploded in the cold a...
Herald of March 23, 1972 A new ordinance exempted Martinsburg residents over the age of 75 from paying borough per capita tax. The new ordinance applied to many of the guests in the Morrisons Cove Home. The employees of the U.S. Envelope plant in Williamsburg were set to strike if a deal was not reached by 4 p.m. on March 23. Last minute negotiations were going on between union and management in meetings at the Minuet Manor Motel near Bellwood. Plans were underway to open Sheetz-Kwik Shopper delicatessen and produce store at the corner of...
Herald of March 31, 1922 Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Bice gave a delightful little surprise party for their son, Blair Jr. in honor of his eighth birthday. The party was a complete surprise to Blair, who enjoyed it very much. The following ladies enjoyed a taffy pull at the home of Mrs. Sarah Bassler in Loysburg: Mrs. J. C. Kagarise, Mrs. Sarah Davis and Misses Annie Butts, Kansas, Margaret and Elsie Little, Mary Bassler, and little Miss Iasbel Geibel. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Wilt of Altoona visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lykens, Sr. who were ill....
Herald of March 27, 1997 The undefeated Williamsburg Lady Pirates basketball team won the Class A state championship at Hersheypark Arena. They defeated Marian Catholic 55-43. Jess Gordon led Williamsburg scorers with 21 points and Jess Lilly added 13. The team was coached by Jeff and Lois Appleman. Work on the $8.1 million reconstruction project on Route 36 at McKee started again with a small crew. Work was expected to pick up as the weather improved. Work also started again on the Loysburg bypass project. J. Robert Dauberman, 76, of Roaring...
Herald of March 27, 1947 Members of the Huston, Taylor, North Woodbury Township, and Martinsburg school boards voted unanimously in favor of asking the State Department of Public Instruction to survey the schools in the community and make recommendations for reorganization. Representative James E. Van Zandt released details of a plan granting Atlantic Airlines a permanent certificate to operate a route with stops at the Blair County Airport. The airline would provide flights to and from Pittsburgh, and would accommodate both passengers and...
Herald of March 29, 2012 The Blair County Dog Park Association acquired 4.5 acres of land behind Long’s Outpost in Taylor Township for a private dog park. The owner was allowing the group to use the land free of charge for a minimum of 10 years. There would be a membership fee and only non-aggressive dogs would be admitted. Organizers were hoping to have a section for small dogs and another for dogs more than 30 pounds. Sheetz broke ground for its Shwellness Center in Greenfield Township. Sheetz was hoping to improve employee health by p...
Almost a quarter century ago there was a phenomenon in the Christian world that you may recall. People were wearing WWJD bracelets by the millions. Were they Blue Pirate fans proclaiming Williamsburg Will Just Dominate? Perhaps it was thirsty folks stating We Want Juice Delivered. Maybe it was snow-weary residents asking, “When Will January be Done?” We Want Jelly Donuts may have been the unhealthy cry. Maybe mellow music fans were celebrating the Wonderful World of John Denver. Of course, the...
Scripture frequently speaks of God as being a Shepherd. It also speaks of people being His sheep and His flock. I want to take these next “Thoughts” to examine this subject. We are approaching Easter. Many will think of brightly colored eggs and a bunny. I’d like us to think of a Lamb representing Easter. I do not want to commercialize the Lamb. I want you to consider Him as sacred. He will represent Jesus, The Christ, the Lamb of God, the One Who came to absorb and remove the sin and sins...
Lead Pastor Del Smith, Faith Assembly of God Church, Roaring Spring, recognized Carrie Rightenour for her 30 years of faithful service in the housekeeping staff at the church. Pastor Del Smith said that many mornings when he would arrive at the church 6:45 a.m., Rightenour would be working and remain until he left late afternoon. Youth Pastor Ronnie Ross escorted Rightenour to the stage and church treasurer Cindy Ebersole presented Rightenour with a beautiful bouquet of a dozen red roses. Pastor Del thanked Rightenour with grateful words and...
In communion with Pope Francis and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and Russia who are suffering from the violence of war, the faithful of Altoona-Johnstown are invited to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Mark Bartchak on March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. On that day, Pope Francis will celebrate an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, which will occur during a Penitential Celebration at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The same Act of Consecration will b...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the Township of North Woodbury will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6:00 o’clock P.M. (EDT) at the North Woodbury Township Municipal Building, 113 Cranberry Road, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, to take public comment relative to the Board’s consideration of passage of an ordinance (which will NOT occur at the public hearing) vacating of the following: ALL OF SALEBARN ROAD (T-327), CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,247 FEET, STARTING 393 FEET EAST OF... Full story
Bill McGregor took some time Monday morning to spruce up the yard around his Bailey Lane, Roaring Spring home. He took a break here to watch some branches he picked up burn safely....
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn urged Pennsylvanians to be mindful of woodland fire danger as seasonal wildfire risk increases. “Spring is here and that means more people spending time recreating outdoors, which is why it is important to remind the public of the danger of wildfires,” Dunn said. “One act of carelessness when lighting a camp or bonfire could prove disastrous among tinder-dry conditions in some of our forests, where wildfire dangers climb with each day of sun and wind.” The greatest dang...
It’s no secret that barriers to receiving mental health care have existed for years. Research has shown disparity in mental health service use in rural areas nationwide, as rural residents are significantly less likely to receive any mental health treatment compared to urban residents. To learn more about access to and demand for mental health services in rural Pennsylvania, especially among youth and the elderly, the Center partnered with researchers from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as part of the Center’s Research Grant Program. The...
Musselman’s Grove Grand Re-opening will be on Saturday, June 25, 2022, starting at 1 p.m. There will be 12 entertainment groups plus a grand finale ending at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale for the first time to the public on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Claysburg Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at Claysburg-Kimmel High School Auditorium at 3 p.m. Musselman’s Grove is being inducted into the Hall of Fame. It is only fitting and proper to offer them there first to the many fans and friends of the Grove attending the induction. Beginning on...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that in a continuing focus on modernization and streamlining processes as well as an added convenience to customers the use of weight class stickers has been eliminated, effective Jan. 29, 2022. “Historically, trucks with a registered weight of 5,001 pounds or greater were required to display a truck weight class sticker on the inside of their vehicles windshield,” PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. “This was an antiquated and unreliable indicator for law enforcement and i...
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today highlighted the importance of water, including its safety, efficiency and conservation efforts in conjunction with National “Fix a Leak Week,” which is March 14-20, 2022. The annual Fix a Leak campaign challenges households across the country to check their fixtures for leaks and consider the environmental and economic impact of wasted water. “It is important to increase awareness and understanding about the issues surrounding the use of water,” said Ralph Yanora, PUC Commissioner and membe...
Due to anticipated inclement weather on Thursday, Feb. 24, Rep. Jim Gregory’s (R-Blair) free seminar on Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws has been rescheduled for March 31, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, 201 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg. RSVPs are required, as capacity is limited. Those who did an RSVP need not RSVP again – original RSVPs are listed as attending....
This snapshot focuses on teachers in Pennsylvania public school districts, as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. "Rural" and "urban" are based on the Center's definition of rural and urban school districts, which is based on population density in the districts. All data are from the 2013 to 2021 summary reports of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Other statistics in this research show a slight increase in the average public school teacher salary from 2013 to 2021. The...
The Descendants of Civil War Veterans meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Wednesday March 30th at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library. Dee Blazier will speak on the life and times of Confederate spy Antonia Ford. Members and the public are invited to attend....
Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.311 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $4.311 Average price during the week of March 14, 2022: $4.378 Average price during the week of March 22, 2021: $3.036 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $4.299 Altoona $4.328 Beaver $4.375 Bradford $4.299 Brookville $4.292 Butler $4.345 Clarion $4.318 DuBois $4.283 Erie $4.298 Greensburg $4.299 Indiana $4.325 Jea...
Belly Busters Foodtrucks, the ever-popular food truck that stemmed from the dream of Walter Weaver and co-owner Joshua Bradley, wanted to do some things different for this season, and their loyalty program is just one of many. “If [the customers] are going to be loyal to us, we want to be loyal to them,” co-owner Walter Weaver said. The TOAST loyalty system gives those loyal customers a point per $1 spent at the food truck. For 100 points, customers can receive $5 off. Those who have not yet applied can do so on the Belly Busters Foodtruck & C...
Bloom Hair Salon owner Kayla Detwiler always knew she wanted to open a salon. "I remember writing a paper in high school on what you wanted to do after graduation, and it was always the same answer – opening a salon," Detwiler said. The salon, located on 2nd Street, is hoping to be ready to open by tomorrow, March 25. Detwiler will be strictly by-appointment in the beginning and then will designate walk-in hours. "I remember having to work on trick-or-treat, and I cried the whole night," Detwile...
For many months, the Catharine Township Supervisors have been working on a new Farm Show lease. At last Thursday evening’s meeting, the supervisors discussed having the solicitor draw up a potential lease. There are two leases between Catharine Township and the Farm Show Board – one of which is expired. An important point of discussion was the acreage for the Farm Show. For 40 acres, the Farm Show receives a Class A grant. With less acreage, the Farm Show would receive a Class B grant. This would cause a loss of about $2,000 annually for the...
The Williamsburg Community School District will be looking for a new high school principal following the resignation of Michael Jones, after the 2021-2022 school year. This was announced at last Tuesday evening’s board meeting. Jones has been the principal since 2017. He will be leaving the district for a career in ministry. Ben Postles made the motion to accept Jones’ resignation with regret and the motion passed. In her report, Superintendent Lisa Murgas discussed the upcoming monitoring sessions for the school district. April 1 will be the...
Nominated by daughter Bonnie Ickes Clair Feather was born in King on May 31, 1920, and Rachel (Colebaugh) Feather was born in Klahr on Sept. 1, 1925. This is a story about two individuals who became one on Nov. 9, 1943. Both had stories to tell before that date, and this is how they have contributed to the Claysburg area throughout their lives. Rachel was born in Klahr to a very poor family. Her father could not work due to an illness that resulted in the removal of both legs. She attended...
The Department of Health announced that free COVID-19 testing sites are open to the public at six locations across the state including two new sites. The Wolf Administration in partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI) is operating sites in Berks, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Luzerne and Susquehanna counties. “Testing remains a critical tool as we transition to this new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter said. “We continue to ensure that Pennsylvanians have access to testing as we move fo...
Some music started during a time out in the Lady Pirates' basketball game against Mount Calvary Christian on Monday, March 14, so Tucker Detwiler, 9, (left) and his friend Landen Fulton, 8, (both of Williamsburg) got up to do a little dancing....
Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $1.52 million in funding for four agricultural projects through the First Industries Fund (FIF). The projects, located in Blair, Lancaster, Montour and Schuylkill counties, will help existing farms expand their operations and bring in additional revenue. “Our economy is fueled by the agriculture industry, and we will continue to invest in projects that spur growth in communities across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Wolf. “The First Industries Fund helps local farmers expand their operations and thriv...
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today visited Sweet Root Natural Area in Bedford County to celebrate its forest heritage and to induct it into the Old-Growth Forest Network. “Pennsylvania is already home to a number of Old-Growth Forests, and we are happy to have that designation bestowed on Sweet Root Natural Area,” Dunn said. “This designation will call attention to the important history and heritage of the Sweet Root Natural Area, which serves as a model for conservation as we conti...
The Blair County Health and Welfare Council will meet Friday, March 25, 2022, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. via a Zoom meeting. Ashley Gay Vocco, Victim Services Program Director for Family Services, Inc. will be the guest speaker. She will present “When home isn’t safe, Victim Services of Family Services, Inc. is here to help.” The Blair County Health and Welfare Council provides education and information to the public on health and human service needs, services, and resources. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, pleas...
PA CareerLink will host a job fair on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, featuring more than 80 area employers. The fair will be open from 9:30 to 10 a.m. for veterans, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the public. The Blair County unemployment rate is at a low 4.4 percent so employers are eager to talk with all job seekers and anyone considering a career change. This job fair is free to attend and open to the public. Veterans will be allowed some initial, exclusive time with employers. There will be a food vendor on site. To help job seekers prepare for the...
On March 16 and 17, the Dragon Pride Foundation sponsored a "We're Lucky to Have You" luncheon for all Spring Cove School District teachers and staff. The foundation wanted to express appreciation for everything the teachers do to teach and enrich our students' lives....
Ravers Gap Sportsman Association is located in Woodbury. A shotgun shoot was held on Thursday, March 17. This club sits on a 9-acre wooded site. Originally known as Woodbury Country Club, it was founded in 1932. In 1962 it was reorganized as Ravers Gap Sportsman Association. At present, the group has 118 members. They hold shot gun shoots from Feb. 10 to March 31 and Sept. 15 to Nov. 17. This shoot was full of fun-loving sportsmen, good food from hamburgers to homemade peanut butter ice cream. The group is very welcoming to anyone attending...
Southern Cove Rod and Gun Club, located in New Enterprise, is requesting support of donated food items. These items will be used at an upcoming shotgun shoot event for a club member in need. The event will be held on club grounds on April 3, 2022. Doors will open at noon for lunch, and the shoot will begin at 2 p.m. A member of the Southern Cove Rod and Gun club contracted COVID in September 2021 and was on a ventilator for 42 days and in four different hospitals for a total of 68 days. His return home has been difficult with a feeding tube...
With spring sports approaching, the Herald also reminds readers, fans, coaches and athletic directors to send sports information or write ups to the Herald throughout the season. The Herald encourages students who are interested in writing about their school’s sports to reach out to Editor Anna Baughman to discuss becoming a student correspondent. Call (814) 793-2144 and ask for Anna or email news@mcheraldonline.com. Spring sports teams include the following: • Central – Baseball, Softball, Track, Volleyball • Claysburg-Kimmel – Baseball, Sof...
The annual Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day is to be held this Saturday, March 26, beginning at 8 a.m. Unlike some previous years when separate days were held in two sections of Pennsylvania, this year there will be only one statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day. To participate, a youth (age 15 and younger) must obtain a Mentored Youth Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC). A voluntary license costs $2.97 and can be obtained from a...
Though the Lady Pirates made it to the Final Four, the team lost to Northumberland Christian 62-54 on March 19. The girls ended the season with a 24-7 record. According to MaxPreps, Junior Jayla Woodruff was Williamsburg's high scorer with 21. Sophomore Ayla Hileman put up 20 points. The team will say goodbye to one senior this year, Krista Simpson, who Coach Amy Hileman referred to as "a prime example of a Lady Pirate." The Lady Pirates were escorted back into Williamsburg by firetrucks and...
Editor’s Note: Check out next week’s Herald to see our annual Spring Sports Preview. In the meantime, don’t miss your favorite team’s games this coming week. –Williamsburg– Williamsburg Varsity Baseball 3/29 Glendale 4:30 Williamsburg Varsity Softball 3/25 Juniata Valley 4:30 3/29 @Glendale 4:30 –Northern Bedford– Northern Bedford Varsity Baseball 3/25 McConnellsburg 4:30 Northern Bedford Varsity Softball 3/25 McConnellsburg 4:30 –Claysburg-Kimmel– Claysburg-Kimmel Varsity Baseball 3/29 S. Fulton 4:30 Claysburg-Kimmel Varsity Softball 3/...
The Herald applauds all winter sports teams in the Cove for their outstanding work this season. Congratulations to the Northern Bedford Girls Basketball team and Jordyn Fouse (center of photo to the left) of Northern Bedford for winning district and state championships this season....
“It has been an honor to represent the residents of the 30th District in the State Senate,” stated Ward. A lifelong resident of Blair County, Ward was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2018, following two terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Ward, who is the first woman to represent the 30th Senate District, is one of the most conservative voices in Harrisburg. As Chairman of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, Senator Ward has been presented with the Legislative Champion Award by the nursing homes, assisted liv...
