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Randy Stoltz of Martinsburg is working on a project that will bring recognition to Memorial Park of the more than 70 soldiers from Morrisons Cove who fought in the Civil War. Stoltz, who wrote a book about the Civil War and Morrisons Cove, plans to erect a monument with engraved names of the 73 soldiers from the Cove who fought in the war. He has verified the soldiers' names at the Gettysburg Battlefield. According to Stoltz, the monument will be about 6 feet tall from the ground up. The area...
Sawyer Rose Cartwright, 20 months, of Altoona, keeps up with Cove news by reading her Herald. "I find the articles well-researched and written. Staff Writer Karen Bassler is my favorite. She seems like a great person. I hope that someday we will be BFFs," Cartwright said....
Every Thursday, six members of the Williamsburg and surrounding communities come together at the basement of the Williamsburg Zion Lutheran Church to support the needs of Williamsburg residents. Last Thursday, I was invited to spend the afternoon with these individuals and see what kind of magic they bring to our community. Last week was a little different, however, as those volunteers were working on boxes and bags for anyone in the community for pick-up filled with food to last them while the...
"How can we make church different?" Grace Pointe Community Church of God Pastor Jim Spivey asked his wife Ondria and other members of the church that question under the COVID-19 restrictions of "no more than 10 people at social gatherings." Pastor Spivey explained that he asked this question because two Sundays ago, he knew that the congregation wouldn't be able to hold church in the typical way. "We knew that not every member of the church has Facebook, or other forms of social media, so a...
Keller Engineers, representing the Catharine Township supervisors, submitted a 537 Plan to the state to help 23 residents of Ganister Village build a better sewer system. During the regular meeting Thursday, March 19, the supervisors announced that the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has approved the plan. The Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537, as amended) was enacted to correct existing sewage disposal problems and prevent future problems. To meet this objective, the act requires proper planning in all types of...
After falling by 12 cents last week, the average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is another 13 cents cheaper this week at $2.358 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Prices have pushed cheaper across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region this week, and many states are seeing prices that are nearly 40 cents cheaper on the month. Pennsylvania’s average is 11 cents cheaper this week at $2.35. Since early February, Energy Information Administration (EIA) data show that regional gasoline stocks have declined. T...
Amid continued COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court today canceled the upcoming oral argument session scheduled in Pittsburgh from April 20 through 22. Cases scheduled for argument during that session will be decided on briefs previously submitted. The announcement from the court comes during a statewide court closure and judicial emergency, as directed by the Supreme Court’s Order of March 18. Additional information about the impact of COVID-19 on court operations is available online, at @pennsylvaniacourts and @... Full story
The ever-evolving coronavirus/COVID-19 situation has prompted additional changes to Penn State Extension programming and operations across Pennsylvania, as well as other public services offered by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. But officials stress that the college's research — conducted through its nine academic departments and at its research and extension centers across the state — will continue in support of Pennsylvania agriculture, the state's food system and the well-being of citizens in the commonwealth. "As part of Pen... Full story
USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as more actions are taken to better serve rural America. OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF Rural Housing Service – Single-Family Housing Effective March 19, borrowers with USDA single-family housing Direct and Guaranteed loans are subject to a moratorium on foreclosure and eviction for a period of 60 d... Full story
Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency can apply now for low-interest state loans, according to state Sen. Judy Ward. The COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program will feature a low interest rate, no application fees, and payments and interest waived during the first year of the loan. Loans of up to $100,000 will be available for small businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees to use as working capital. “These are challenging times, and it is my hope that this assistance will provide some much-needed relief t... Full story
In the early stages of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, most Americans made some modest changes to their lives, such as using hand sanitizer more often, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. Consumer Reports has information about how to handle the coronavirus effects at https://www.consumerreports.org/issue/coronavirus-covid-19 But few took more substantial steps, such as making plans for childcare if their kid’s school closed or how to work remotely, possibly because they didn't have options or because they didn't anticipate the p... Full story
