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The Pennsylvania Department of Health on April 7, 2020, confirmed as of 12 a.m., April 7, that there are 1,579 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 14,559. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported 78 new deaths among positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 240. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital. “Now more than ever, as we continue to see COVID-19 c... Full story
Pa. Gov. Wolf has extended the closure of Pennsylvania Schools indefinitely. Spring Cove will continue to provide remote instruction to all students during the extended closure. The district's Grab-and-Go Meals will also continue during the extended closure. However, the schedule will change beginning Monday, April 6. To further encourage compliance with Gov. Wolf's Stay-at-Home Order, meals will now only be distributed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, two breakfasts and two lunches will be provided, so that all... Full story
This is the latest information obtained by the Herald regarding matters affecting Morrisons Cove. The Herald will update this listing frequently. This information is accessible to all readers of the Herald's website. No subscription is required. To place your coronavirus-related change, send it to news@mcheraldonline.com. ------------- Giant Eagle markets, GetGo stores to close for Easter All Giant Eagle and Market District Supermarkets, Pharmacies, and GetGo locations will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 12, 2020. All 24-Hour GetGo locations will... Full story
The Herald received a note last week from a Plain Community Herald reader who asked if we could publish basic information about the virus. While there’s a flood of information being passed out about the virus, a lot of it is online and therefore not available to the Plain Community. The request was for the Herald to publish basic updates about the virus spread and the actions and reactions. That’s a great idea, and with this edition of the Herald, we will begin doing so. We will publish updates related to the following, updated from Tue... Full story
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on the Consumer Reports website. The Herald is re-publishing this in the interests of providing our readers with reliable and helpful information. The article can be found on the Consumer Reports website at https://www.consumerreports.org/personal-finance/trouble-paying-bills-coronavirus-pandemic/ The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the finances of millions of Americans who have lost jobs or seen their income reduced. With the arrival of April, many now face mortgage payments, credit... Full story
On April 2, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the exemption application process for businesses created in response to Governor Tom Wolf and Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine’s orders to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, will close on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5 p.m. “With just a few days remaining to apply for an exemption, we encourage businesses who think they may be applicable to look at our Life-Sustaining Business FAQ and fil... Full story
As Pennsylvania braces for another month of social distancing, state officials pleaded with residents to stop panic buying and supply hoarding. There’s more than enough for everyone, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says, and there will continue to be thanks to an industry long prepared for the disruptions a viral outbreak can cause. "Pennsylvania's supply chain is solid – farmers, production facilities, and truckers are all still working," Redding said. "Buying more than you need only hurts other Pennsylvanians; it hurts those wor... Full story
SPRING COVE SCHOOL BOARD The Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020 is cancelled. The Finance and Legal Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020 and the Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2020 will both be held virtually. To attend and/or to provide public comment at either of these meetings, please email bbaker@springcovesd.org or call (814) 224-3060 by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting for instructions for accessing the virtual meeting or for accommodations if you are unable to access... Full story
"These are the times that try men's souls." That famous line, first published at Christmas 1776, opens the first of a series of essays collected under the title "The Crisis" that author Thomas Paine hoped would provide encouragement and inspiration to the average citizen during the war for independence. Paine's goal was to show his fellow Americans that the battle against tyranny was moral and just. Today, the crisis isn't breaking away from a leader who abuses us for personal gain. (NOTE TO...
This is the 50th book of the "In Death" urban fantasy series, by J.D. Robb. This futuristic series takes place in the year 2061 and features Police Lt. Eve Dallas and her partner, Detective Delia Peabody. Pediatrician Kent Abner is starting his day in his usual manner – breakfast and an early morning run. When the doorbell rings and a delivery person has a box addressed to Abner, life takes a tragic turn. The box contained a golden egg that is filled with a deadly toxin. Clues begin to fall into...
By I feel compelled to respond to Lee Hamilton’s piece entitled “How do We Keep Our Democracy Healthy?” (Print edition, Herald of Dec. 19, 2019) because this is an area in which I have taken great interest for over two decades. This isn’t an academic discussion. It is a practical one in which ordinary citizens can make a meaningful contribution to election integrity and representative democracy. I will address each of the sub-topics Hamilton discusses with practical applications: protecting our elections, “expanding” our democracy, restricting...
Herald of March 28, 1895 Mrs. C.P. Ashcom’s hand and forearm were burned almost to a crisp by hot lard, which she spilled on herself at her Martinsburg home. She had been heating the lard in a large pan in the oven of the stove when she discovered that it was becoming overheated. She removed the pan and was carrying it to a porch adjoining the kitchen when the contents ignited. Mrs. Ashcom became frightened and accidently fell, spilling the hot fluid partly over herself and terribly burning her right hand. The burning lard splashed upon the w...
Herald of April 2, 1970 This week the Nason Hospital marks its 70th birthday as a non-profit general hospital. A number of highways in the Blair County portion of Morrisons Cove have been scheduled for resurfacing this summer. A snowplow led the Easter parade in Morrisons Cove this year. Sunday’s weather was not spring-like. It was winter all the way up to 12 inches of snow. Four steers which wandered onto Rt. 22 at Yellow Springs last Thursday were killed within a few minutes by trucks. The animals were valued at a total of $1,200. Dave Y...
Herald of April 2, 1920 W.G. Young, for about thirty years one of Martinsburg’s well known business men, left yesterday to make his future home at Gettysburg, the scene of his boyhood days. Mr. Young, a cigar maker by trade, was employed by the late A.O. Deford, who at that time was conducting a cigar and tobacco store here. Early Monday morning, the Easter Bunny arrived at the White Front Grocery, bringing the family along, and since has been comfortable and cozy in the big front window. Students have been engaged for several weeks past in m...
Herald of March 30, 1995 Three long-time members were recognized by the Martinsburg Business and Professional Women’s Club for their length of service. Receiving certificates were Teddie Wineland, 25-year member; Elsie Hinish, 26-year member; and Isabelle Forshey, 38-year member and the club’s 1995 Woman of the Year. Forshey had held the office of club president twice. She was currently the club parliamentarian, a position she had been holding for 30 years. She would be the club’s nominee for the District 5 BPW title of Woman of the Year....
Herald of April 5, 1945 Eighteen men were summoned from the Cove by the Blair county draft board for induction this Thursday. These had all passed their tests at a previous date and were given ten days notice to appear for induction. They were to leave from the county courthouse this morning. The people of Martinsburg and nearby rural communities are showing much interest in the United National Clothing collection which is being conducted this month on a nation-wide scale. A Cadet Flight group is planned as part of the local Civil Air Patrol. C...
Herald of April 1, 2010 Superintendent of C-K schools since 1983, Mr. O’Harrow’s last day is June 30. He officially submitted his letter of resignation to the school board March 10. Work has begun on a new 2010-11 general fund budget for the Spring Cove School District. The proposed budget presented to the board for consideration is $23,592,531 and supported with a three-mill tax increase. Nearly 40 speeders will follow the rails in Morrisons Cove from Claysburg to Hollidaysburg and back again stopping in Roaring Spring and Martinsburg. Thi...
A Roaring Spring woman is awaiting a preliminary hearing on felony charges of aggravated assault and child endangerment. Breanne Louise Hoover, 25, of Roaring Spring, is being charged with aggravated assault to a victim less than 13, endangering the welfare of children along with other misdemeanors, stemming from injuries sustained by her 3-month-old child. According to Roaring Spring police, on March 20, a Child Line report and a Children’s Hospital report were received by police. The reports stated that a 3-month-old baby girl had bruising o...
Sue Fernandes trims a magnolia tree outside her home along Market Street in Martinsburg. The tree only blooms for a few days each year, she said....
For an industry that is based on telling people what’s going on right now, the news media is sometimes not very good at looking ahead. We here at the Herald are trying to look ahead, but it’s hard to bring things into focus. One thing is clear – the restrictions on activities because of the coronavirus spread are hitting home. The Herald depends upon local advertising to pay its bills. What we charge for a year’s subscription to the Herald ($40 locally) doesn’t come close to paying the full cost of getting a Herald to your doorstep. Our best... Full story
Coronavirus is more deadly than the seasonal flu viruses, spreads more easily and is a totally new virus to humans. The average flu strain kills about 0.1 percent of those infected, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) deaths are closer to 2 percent. Because it is a new virus to humans, we have no natural immunity or vaccines against it. Because up to 80 percent of COVID-19 cases are mild, that makes it more likely to spread without detection. Area healthcare providers are strongly advising people to follow Pennsylvania Department of Heath (PaDOH)... Full story
According to the Pa. Dept. of Health, people aged 65 and older are more likely to have serious coronavirus illness. This may be caused by changing immune systems making it harder to fight off diseases and infection. Underlying health conditions also make it harder to cope with and recover from illness. Regardless of age or disability, other people who may be at higher risk include: people with chronic lung disease or moderate-to-severe asthma, people with serious heart conditions, people with severe obesity (BMI equal or greater than 40)... Full story
– GLOSSARIES – Very good basic guides https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/us/coronavirus-terms-glossary.html More complete guides https://www.dictionary.com/e/coronavirus-words/ https://www.kff.org/glossary/covid-19-outbreak-glossary/ https://time.com/5798684/coronavirus-glossary-definitions/ – INFORMATION – Conemaugh Nason Go to www.conemaugh.org and click on the “Coronavirus (COVID19) Preparedness Information” banner at the very top of the website. UPMC Altoona Go to www.upmc.com and click on the “COVID-19 Update” banner. Commonwealth of... Full story
BRANT – Rayota L., 86, Martinsburg DONALDSON – Donald Devoe, 74, Riddlesburg SIMPSON – Debra A., 63, Bellwood, formerly of Martinsburg and Saxton ZETH – Justin T., 33, East Freedom...
Rayota L. Brant, 86, of Martinsburg, passed away on Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Due to recent COVID-19 recommendations, a private service and interment at Replogle Cemetery, Woodbury, will be held at the convenience of the family. Rayota was born on Aug. 20, 1933, in New Enterprise, daughter of the late Roy M. and Eva Catherine (Stonerook) Brant. Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Ray Brant of Martinsburg; three granddaughters: Alicia L. Moore, Kayla M. (Justin) Fink and Brandy L. Brant, all of...
Debra A. Simpson, 63, of Bellwood, formerly of Martinsburg and Saxton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, at home, after an extended illness. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Pastor Ed Jelliff will officiate. A public Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be made in St. Luke's Cemetery, Saxton. Deb was born on Sept. 1, 1956, in Huntingdon, the daughter of the late Fred A. and Anna L. (Womer) Baker. She married...
Donald Devoe Donaldson, 74, of Riddlesburg, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Due to the recent COVID-19 regulations and restrictions, a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home LLC, www.weaversfh.com, Woodbury. Please check the funeral home website for more information when it becomes available. Donald was born on Sept. 12, 1945, in Huntingdon, son of the late Merwyn Devoe and Alma Aileen (Dick) Donaldson. He was united in marriage t...
Justin T. Zeth, 33, of East Freedom, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be made in Carson Valley Cemetery, Duncansville. Justin was born on Feb. 1, 1987, in Altoona, the son of Joe Zeth Jr. of East Freedom and Shannon Zeth of Charleston, S.C. He is survived by his parents; his previous wife, Amanda Zeth of Hollidaysburg; two children: Oakley Hollern and Brinnley Zeth of Hollidaysburg; four siblings: Tiffa...
John Dibert of Claysburg was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Dibert was initiated at Pennsylvania State University. Dibert 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 s...
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recently announced that Scott Sheehan, director of bands and Music Department chairman at the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School, was named the 2020-22 national president-elect for the National Association for Music Education. Every two years, the members of NAfME cast their votes for the next person to lead the association, and thus set the direction for NAfME in carrying out the association's Strategic Plan. At Hollidaysburg, Sheehan...
The following students from Blair County have been named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Dean’s List students, their hometowns, majors and degrees they are seeking are: Claysburg: Peyton Anthony Swope, B.S. in Management/Supply Chain Management Duncansville: Abigail G. Barroner, B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Education Grades 4-8/Mathematics; Marissa Renee Dubrow, B.S.Ed. in Early Child...
Cove-area food pantries are continuing to provide services for their clients during the COVID-19 restrictions. Martinsburg The Martinsburg Food Pantry is located in the old borough building, 133 E. Allegheny St. The pantry which will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. today, April 2, and Thursday, April 16, services residents in Martinsburg, Huston, North Woodbury and Taylor Townships. Roaring Spring The Roaring Spring Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday’s at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 E. Main St. Services are available to res...
Cafeteria prices in the Claysburg-Kimmel School District will once again remain unchanged for the upcoming school year. The C-K School Board approved the prices for 2020-21 during its March meeting. The prices have been stable since 2016-17. Breakfast prices will be as follows: elementary and secondary, $1.25; adult, $2.25; and reduced, 30 cents. Lunch prices will be the following: elementary, $2; secondary, $2.15; adult, $3.05; and reduced, 40 cents. The Claysburg-Kimmel School District Board of Directors was scheduled to have a special virtua...
With the closure of all K-12 schools in Pennsylvania since March 16 due to COVID-19, the four school districts in the Morrisons Cove area have been providing breakfast and lunch meals for students during their time away from school. The Claysburg-Kimmel School District is offering bags containing five breakfasts and five lunches that may picked up between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the elementary school and high school. On March 19, the district served more than 1,000 breakfasts and lunches. On March 24, 3,910 meals were given for the week....
Due to school closures, The Scarlet Dragon Packs will be distributing weekend food bags for students enrolled in the program at three locations on Friday, April 3, at the following locations: East Freedom: Through Inc. building (former East Freedom Elementary building across the street from the Freedom Township Fire Hall) – 10 to 11 a.m. Roaring Spring: The Cove Creamery (along Route 36 across from Giant Eagle and Roots in the Cove) – 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Martinsburg: Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church (300 S. Mulberry St.) – 12:30 to 1:30... Full story
After a 40 year-career as a dairy farmer, Paul Fox stays busy working at Peach Hill Orchard near Curryville. In the accompanying photo, Fox is tending the peach trees after they have been trimmed....
If you're a Cove-area small business applying for a help grant or loan, the Herald can help. We can't write your whole application for you, but we can help with the parts that require descriptions, narratives or explanations. Words are our thing and we're happy to help fellow businesses. There are no strings and no fees or charges. This is a free service. If you're interested, please call or fax the Herald office and request help from Allan. Our phone number is 793-2144 and our fax is 793-4882. If you'd prefer to use email, send it to... Full story
Area eateries haven't let COVID-19 stop them from continuing to offer what their customers expect in the way of great service. Most eateries provide food service take-out and some offer delivery service as well.... Full story
Dear March, Thank you for all the gifts you have given to us in your days and all your surprises. Through my years of diary-keeping, your recorded temps were radical. One year in your hot sunshine, we donned flip flops and painted the outside barn walls. We walked the fields to pick rocks before seeding alfalfa. Other years, in your brown woods, we walked over frozen Piney Creek. One year your snowfall was too deep for travel and other times we had snow enough for sculpting various objects and even digging caves. Sometimes your winds played...
Publisher Allan J. Bassler has announced changes to the Cove Calendar, Williamsburg Calendar and the creation of a Faith Calendar, effective April 2, 2020. “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 these are intended to make things better.” The changes go into effect with the April 2, 2020, edition of the Herald. These changes apply to the Cove Calendar, which usually appears...
There's something soothing about routine. Our cat, Gladys, is the routine queen. Every week day, we wake up at 4:30 a.m. to start the day. That means Monday through Friday, Gladys gets fed at approximately 4:35 a.m. On Saturdays, between 4:30 and 5 a.m., Gladys will jump up on the bed, walk on my pillow, gnaw at my hair and knock things off the night stand in an effort to rouse me from my slumbers so that I'll get up and feed her. Every Saturday when she begins this routine, I gently push her...
Scripture to Read St. Matthew 21:1-11 & 14-17 St. Mark 11:1-11 St. Luke 19:29-44 St. John 12:12-19 Zechariah 9:9 &16-17 Psalm 118:1-9 & 19-24 Isaiah 62:10-12 I am going to interrupt our study of the Book of Acts for the next two weeks. It is time to remember two special events in the life of Jesus. We look, today, at what is called "Palm Sunday." The Church will observe this on Sunday, April 5. I want to lead your thoughts to what happened nearly two thousand years ago. All four Gospels record...
Paula and Bruce Hamilton of Williamsburg attend the Sunday morning service at Grace Pointe Community Church on March 29. More than 50 members of the congregation attended the morning service from their cars....
Easter Sunday is the most sacred day on the Christian calendar. A celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion on Good Friday, Easter Sunday marks the culmination of the Lenten season, a 40-day period when Christians across the globe reflect on their faith and make sacrifices to honor the ultimate sacrifices made by their God. The final week of Lent is known as Holy Week, and the week begins with Palm Sunday, the final Sunday before Easter. According to Catholic Online,...
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 throughout the United States in March 2020 transformed American lives in ways many might never have imagined possible. Social distancing recommendations and restrictions on gatherings of more than a handful of people had a ripple effect on the economy that adversely affected many small businesses. Small businesses are the backbones of local communities. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9 percent of...
The Wolf Administration on Tuesday, March 24, reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts. “Life has slowed and it has changed, but it has not stopped for the millions of Pennsylvanians who depend on food assistance programs. We know that this pandemic has caused many people and families to find that they are suddenly food insecure and require assistance,” said Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Ter... Full story
As Williamsburg, the Cove and community journalism changes, the Herald must change with them. One of the changes that we are making is to wrap the Williamsburg calendar into the Cove Calendar. We’re trying to simplify and clarify the Herald’s journalism offerings both in print and online. This is necessary for several reasons. One is that local advertisers are becoming hard to find. This isn’t just a result of the coronavirus. This is a much different issue and has been going on for a longer time. The real problem The problem is that some...
The virus has been wreaking havoc with the plans of many Williamsburg residents. Some of the cancelled events are: • The Women’s Civic Club and Lions Club annual Easter Egg Hunt in April has been cancelled. • All activities at WAID have been cancelled until further notice. • The National Honor Society Banquet scheduled for April 6th has been postponed. • The Williamsburg Lions Club March Board meeting and the April dinner and board meetings have been cancelled. The chicken BBQ scheduled for April 19 has been postponed to a later date. If yo...
"It brought tears to my eyes," Williamsburg resident Marge Troxell said as she watched the teachers of the Williamsburg Community School District during the "Welcome Back to a Different Kind of School" parade held on Monday afternoon, Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Company escorted more than 30 cars as the teachers honked and waved to the supporters....
A “stay at home” request from the governor is the time to stay at home and be with your family. What better part of spending time with your family is there than being with them in the kitchen? Here are two casserole recipes you can cook together in the kitchen and enjoy together. Million-Dollar Casserole Ingredients: 8 oz. spaghetti noodles 1 – 8 oz. package cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1 – 8 oz. package cottage cheese 1 lb. ground beef 1 jar spaghetti sauce ¼ cup butter 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees...
