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In the Curryville two-room school, Bobbie Ritchey and I made up the first and second grades with a couple more students joining us in grades three through seven. Our eighth year, we attended junior high in Martinsburg. Bob and I were a little competitive, especially grades five through seven. We not only knew the states and their capitals, we kept track of which ones the other missed. We probably both worked a little harder just to be sure we were not out-graded by the other. My favorite memory...
Lynnae Krehl has announced that she is running for a seat on the Spring Cove School Board. Krehl and her husband live in the Roaring Spring Borough with their two young sons. She was born and raised in Morrisons Cove. Krehl is a graduate of Central High School, Penn State with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, and Pitt with a Master’s in social work. Prior to moving back to Roaring Spring, Krehl and her husband lived in Connecticut and Pittsburgh. She puts great value on raising h...
Gretchen Stern Bettwy is a Republican running for a position on the Spring Cove school board. She was raised in this district and graduated from Central High School. Upon graduation, she furthered her education at Penn State University with bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Crime, Law, and Justice. After undergraduate school, she continued into a master’s degree in Community Counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After graduating with her master’s degree, Gretchen continued to be...
Seventeen-year-old Charlie Reade is a normal teenager, until one day his neighbor Mr. Bowditch falls off his ladder. Charlie takes care of the grumpy older man, and the two become friends. Charlie notices that sometimes strange sounds come from the shed in Mr. Bowditch’s backyard. When Mr. Bowditch passes away, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape that he has recorded, telling him everything about the shed and the secrets it holds, the secrets that Mr. Bowditch has kept for most of his long l...
To the Editor: Having worked with the land warrants and patents for more than thirty years as a reference archivist at the Pennsylvania State Archives and having made extensive use of the Bedford County tax records in my personal genealogical research over the same period, I was interested to read the article entitled “Open House in Bedford County to Show Connected Warrant Survey Maps” in this past week’s issue of the Morrisons Cove Herald. Unfortunately, the article is marred with inaccuracies and errors. I would like to correct a few of th...
Herald of April 7, 1898 On Thursday at 9:30 a.m. N. P Royer will offer at public sale on the premises, a mile east of Royer, 4 head of horses, 4 colts, 6 milch cows, lots of young cattle, 2 wagons, all kinds of implements, seed potatoes, clover seed, etc. Also 22 acres of land, partly covered in timber. The sanatorium is almost crowded to its full capacity. The success of the institution is becoming phenomenal, and still more applications. A late snow has seriously interfered with garden making. A few days ago we planted some corn and expect...
Herald of April 12, 1973 The Central High School Marching Band won the President’s Award for the Outstanding Band of the Parade and the Mayor’s Trophy for first place high school band in the Maple Festival parade in Myersdale. Directed by Jack Shaffer, the Central band competed with more than 50 marching units. Mrs. Edna M. White, 61, of Robesons Extension, Williamsburg, suffered fatal injuries when her car struck a tree along Rt. 22 at Canoe Creek at 6:10 a.m. on Tuesday. For some unknown reason her car went out of control and left the roa...
Herald of April 13, 1923 A very pleasant social gathering was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Brumbaugh on Saturday evening, the event being in honor of Mr. Brumbaugh’s birthday. It was to be a complete surprise, but its success was somewhat questionable. But we are quite sure it was successful from a social standpoint, and decidedly so when the refreshments were served; ice cream, cakes and coffee in abundance. Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock fire destroyed the large garage of E. H. & B. Claar, of East Freedom, together with their ele...
Herald of April 16, 1998 Demolition of the Benson Elementary School Building was expected to begin soon. A project to remove the insulation from the roof was scheduled to begin in the next few days, and then Russo Demolition and Salvage was expected to begin work the week of April 23. While Russo has 45 days to complete the project, they estimated it would be done in three weeks time. A den of non-venomous snakes was discovered along the stairway leading to Park Avenue from the railroad station in Roaring Spring. Council members agreed to have...
Herald of April 15, 1948 Hundreds of Morrisons Cove men employed in the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Altoona Works remained at home this week because of a furlough caused by the current coal shortages. Although most miners were reported back in the pits after their 29-day pension dispute, railroad officials had not indicated when the shopmen would be recalled. All but a handful of cove men were ordered to stop work last Saturday Night. More than 100 books were borrowed from the Martinsburg Community library during the first two hours of operation l...
Herald of April 11, 2013 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a $5.2 million grant to create a variety of comprehensive incentives to help local fire companies build their memberships and retain current first responders. Cove area companies benefitting from the grant are Blue Knob, Claysburg, Freedom Township, Friendship Fire Company No. 1 (Roaring Spring), Martinsburg and Williamsburg. Roaring Spring borough council received notice that a property on New Street had been turned over to the borough. The property was in...
It is sometimes surprising to hear Christians bemoan the fact that the world is not friendly toward churches, the Bible, and people of faith. We sometimes feel entitled to be respected and to have a voice as we seek to represent God in the world. We fear that we are losing our Christian freedoms in America. If you wonder why the unsaved world does not show you more love, you may want to read the words of Jesus in John 15 as he spoke to his 11 disciples and, by extension, to us. Since the birth of the church, the world was at odds with...
The Spring Ladies/Teen Encounter will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faith Assembly, 4870 Cove Mountain Road, Roaring Spring. The speaker for the encounter will be Bonnie Floyd. Her message is “Forgiven – Give God Something To Work With” In the first session, Bonnie will share her testimony of love, murder, and redemption, including many updates on what God has been doing on the island of Barbuda. In the second session, through scripture and real relat...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will host its monthly Manna on Main Street on April 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. This will be a sit-down meal or take-out. The menu will consist of ham, green beans and potatoes, bread and butter, dessert. This meal is free to the community and all are welcome....
The times of the “Judges” is roughly 350 years. We are not sure who the author of the Book was, perhaps Samuel wrote at least part of it. The nation had become a fragmented group, no central government, no strong leader, and not much held them together tightly. God used this period of time to test Israel even as he had tested them in the wilderness. He wanted to see if they would be faithful to Him. They did not do well in this testing. They had not cleansed the land of evil or enemies. The pas...
The Dunnings Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) will present the spring 2023 event in their “Still Listening” guest speaker series on local history in April. Delores “Dee” Marshall Myers of Everett will present The Testimony of a Black Woman: Love Justice Equality relating her experiences growing up and living in the small rural town of Everett. A lifelong resident born and raised in Everett, Myers tells of growing up under segregation, and of the challenges and changes for black people in rural Pennsylvania from the 1940s through the present...
Consumer Confidence Report for year 2022 The Martinsburg Municipal Authority is required to provide an Annual Water Report listing the water testing results performed during the previous year and also list the testing from previous years that are still valid due to test frequency cycles. We are now providing the entire report on the internet. You can view the entire report by typing: martinsburgpa.org/ADWR2022.pdf in the address bar at the upper left corner of your computer screen (not in the search engine field). You may also visit our website...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds residents that free Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) training opportunities are available to motorcycle riders across the state. Prospective, experienced, and new Pennsylvania riders who have a motorcycle learner’s permit or motorcycle license can develop and refresh operator proficiency through these free trainings. “All riders can benefit from the valuable skills and safety lessons learned through Pennsylvania’s free motorcycle safety clinics,” said PennDOT Acting...
Roaring Spring ARCH officially opened its doors for community outreach in January 2022 with a goal of bringing unity in churches and community, according to ARCH co-founder and board member Vanessa Wiand of Woodbury. Wiand and her mother Christine Ebersole, who both attend Faith Assembly in Roaring Spring, saw a need for further community outreach in the Cove. They met with several people throughout 2021 to seek advice about needs and project plans, and they knew that the ARCH's current...
Musical theater, fishing, taking walks and chopping wood. Central's first play in 14 years, the beginning of trout season and sunny days brought people out in the community last week....
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS® are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives. Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give – donors of all blood types, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care all season long. People coming together t...
The Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) released a member survey focused on the challenges facing providers and residents in assisted living residences (ALRs) and personal care homes (PCHs). The results highlight consistent challenges throughout the long-term care continuum, in which Pennsylvanians await care while remaining on admission wait lists and positions remain open in communities. However, survey results revealed another standout challenge: ALR/PCH resident discharges,...
Christ Lutheran Church at 206 Walnut St., Claysburg, is offering a CPR/AED Training course on April 22, 2023, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The course will be led by Heather Miller. Though the certification costs $50, anyone can attend for training for free. RSVP to Maria at (814) 937-1907. Refreshments will be served....
People who needed help for some food would go to St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Martinsburg to get a voucher, which could be redeemed for groceries. The police took donations of food, and citizens who needed some help went to the police station to pick up their share. This is the history of the origin of the Martinsburg Food Pantry. The Morrisons Cove Herald ran a pay it forward contest of $500 to someone who could benefit the community. Linda Smith said she "felt God was calling me to do this...
A $1 million grant to support Dreams Go On Therapeutic Riding Center is among several Blair County projects approved today for financing, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair). “I’m a big supporter of Dreams Go On, as I have personally witnessed how it brings about physical changes and overall outlook improvements among those with challenges. The therapies provided on horseback are unmatched for people with physical, developmental or emotional needs,” Gregory said. The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved the Dreams Go On grant...
Easter Egg Hunt The Lions Club and The Williamsburg Ladies Civic Club will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the Williamsburg Elementary School Playground. Students from preschool to third grade are encouraged to come out and participate in this event. Easter Feast The Mines/Royer United Methodist Church will host a free take-out Easter dinner on Saturday, April 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m....
For many of us, recipes can take us back to a wonderful memory of loved ones in our kitchen. For me, even though I don’t like green beans – the idea of green bean casserole takes me back to memories of my beloved grandmother, “Bubba” also known as Louise Speck. Every holiday, she made this casserole – especially for my sister, Julie because she loved it. Every year since she passed, we still continue this tradition, although it lacks a certain love that somehow Bubba managed to put in. Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: 1 can – Cream of Mu...
Happy Easter! I just can’t wait to enjoy Easter dinner with my family. Of course, always being the one to talk or think about food, inspiration came for my question this week: What is your favorite part of Easter dinner? Here is what a few residents had to say: Paula Hamilton: Pickled eggs, and whatever my mother put before us. Richard Gorsuch (My dad): Natalie’s Sweet Potatoes Anna Gibboney: Pickled eggs and beets Polly Eastep: Fruit salad Nancy Keller: Ham Sue Hetrick: My sister-in-law’s sweet potatoes Grace Risbon: Ricotta pie was alway...
Cathy Over's years of teaching inspired her speech last Monday evening for the Wiliamsburg School District's National Honor Society banquet. Over was a sixth grade teacher for many years with the district, and one of her main passions over the years was the Williamsburg history curriculum she created. Over, a 1974 Williamsburg High School graduate, said that the founder of the town, Jacob Ake, thought a lot about the young people and how important education was. Over 200 years ago, Ake sought...
"In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade..." so goes the song written by Irving Berlin and published in 1933. Nearly 100 years later, there is no evidence of an Easter parade planned for Sunday on Fifth Avenue, New York City, or even a fancily decorated hat a woman might be sporting to church or lunch. Were it 100 years ago, lines of cars and buggies would be long outside the large green building in Woodbury where Myra Richards and any...
Shown are the March Students of the Month for Northern Bedford County Middle School. (From left) Grade 6 – Kollin Brennan, son of Kevin & Ashley Brennan; Lily Miller, daughter of Lucas & Jennie Miller Grade 7 – McKenna Reasy, daughter of Jamie & Janell Reasy; Braden Zellers, son of Shane & Jamie Zellers Grade 8 – Mayleigh Ritchey, daughter of Jason & Johnna Ritchey; Benjamin Cottle, son of Mike & Ashley Cottle...
We sportsmen need to be interested in items of environmental concern. Locally, one of these is that Rutter’s wants to build an unnecessary convenience stop at Pinecroft near the headwaters of the Little Juniata River, arguably the best trout stream in central Pennsylvania. The oily runoff from the stop would add pollutants to some of the river’s most important nursery waters. In addition, rain runoff from the asphalt of the convenience stop could overheat the water during late spring and summer storms. To help prevent it, you can contact Rutter...
To the right, Central's Ethan Olivari competes in the mile run. To the left, Kade Rhule makes one of his throws in the javelin. Below, Ben Griffin competes in the shot put. Central's Ally Weidlich competes in pole vault while Central’s Brady Albright competes in shot put during the 46th Altoona Area Igloo Invitational Saturday at Altoona's Mansion Park....
Central Volleyball traveled to West Shamokin and lost 0-3 by scores of 10-25, 12-25, 10-25. Christian Cherry had two kills, Logan Hummel had six assists, and Bryson Brooks had four service points. On Thursday of last week, the team traveled to Forest Hills and lost in three sets 10-25, 14-25, 8-25. Bryson Brooks led Central with three kills, Christian Heuston had five digs and two blocks, Wyatt Holsinger had four service points, and Logan Hummel had nine assists and five digs. Saturday, April 1, Central competed in the Derry Invitational...
After opening week, in which the Dragons found two overwhelming victories of 14-7 and 15-5 against the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders and the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils respectively, Central then faced the Johnstown Trojans to have another empowering success, finding a 15-0 victory. Jeff Hoenstine and Luke Bettwy each had two hits, which included a double, and had two RBI’s each. Baron Dionis had a double along with a few other hits to drive in four runs throughout the game. Trenten Butler also drove in two runs to round out the Dragons offense. D...
Staring off the season, the Lady Dragons' opening week pitted them against the Johnstown Lady Trojans and the Huntingdon Lady Bearcats. The Dragons crushed the competition, winning with scores of 28-0 and 10-0. Against the Trojans, the Dragons dominated on both sides of the ball, scoring 12 runs in the first inning, six in the second, and another 10 in the third, with 17 hits throughout the game, all while holding the Trojans to no runs on a no-hitter from pitchers Lacey Lynn (shown) and...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through April 30. The submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects, infrastructure, and services. During this period, the private sector can submit proposals offering innovative ways to deliver transportation projects across a variety of modes including roads, bridges, rail, aviation, and ports. Proposals can also include more efficient...
Members of Cub Scout Pack 3358 participated in a town hike on March 27 that included a conservation project by picking up litter at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Cub Scout Pack 3358 is sponsored by St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and meets there on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Find a Scout unit near you at www.BeAScout.org....
The Bedford County Historical Society will be holding its annual banquet on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob (second floor of the Historical Society) at 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA 15522. Tickets may be purchased by stopping by the library or calling the society. Tickets will not be sold at the door. A meal is included with a ticket. This year the society will be honoring Jeffrey Whetstone of Everett as “Historian of the Year.” Whetstone will also be the featured speaker on “Actual Stories of the Everett...
Woodbury Borough had its April meeting on April 3 at 7 p.m. President Shawn Claycomb, Vice-President Tim Wentz, Ron Dibert, Secretary and Treasurer Barb Wilt, and Vince Heaton were present. Mayor Jordan Pabon was absent. Co-stars were contacted and 22 tons of salt were ordered. This will save the borough money. Tar/chip quotes from George Spinelli are being obtained and advertising will be done. This is for Lower Alley, Lodge, Grange and three small tributaries of Lower Alley. Community yard sale days are June 2 and 3. Woodbury Community Center...
Off Pitt Street Theatre in Bedford is in the process of expanding its operations to the Johnstown area. “I happened to be in Johnstown last October,” Director Dawn Ziviello said. “I was in at a coffee shop called Classic Elements on Main Street and I struck up a conversation with a lovely lady named Michelle Adams not knowing that she was on the board of trustees of The State Theatre renovation project. We got to talking and a week later I met with the executive director of the project. We are moving toward becoming their resident theat...
On Sunday April 2, hundreds of people gathered at Faith Assembly in Roaring Spring for the annual Easter Egg Hunt event. Each year, the event draws families from the Cove community and beyond to join in the spring celebration. This year, the event lasted for three hours and featured four egg hunts, inflatable bounce houses, animal cuddling, a puppet show, food, and character appearances. Family Life Pastor Matthew Moushlain has been at Faith Assembly since 2015, and said that the event is the...
With 86,000 miles of streams, Pennsylvania is second only to Alaska in freshwater streams. It is estimated that 18,000 miles of those streams are impaired with some level of pollution. Jerry Green of Roaring Spring, a member of the John F. Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited, works to preserve the state's cold-water streams while taking his message of conservation to area schools. "Our mission statement is protecting, conserving, and restoring Pennsylvania's cold-water sources," Green said. With...
The article in the March 30, 2023, Herald previewing the race for Blair County Commissioner stated that incumbent Democrat Laura Burke is facing a challenge from Carol Taylor for one seat while four Republicans are vying for two seats. While historically Blair County has elected two Republicans and one Democrat to the Board of Commissioners, officially it is stipulated that more than one party be represented on the board. All three seats are open to each candidate and either party could claim two seats. We at the Herald want to get it right,...
The Herald office will close at noon tomorrow, Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday. The office will reopen Monday, April 10, at 8 a.m. Advertising, obituary and editorial deadlines are not affected. Call the Herald at (814) 793-2144 with any questions. The Herald wishes everyone a happy and blessed Easter....
Eight new candidates, including a former district superintendent, are vying for one of five seats up for grabs on the Spring Cove School Board while current board members Brian Gahagan, Troy Wright, and Samantha Snowberger look to retain their seats. Gahagan, current school board president, was appointed to the board in 2014 and is seeking his third term. Wright was first elected in 2015 and is also seeking his third term. Snowberger is seeking her first full term after being appointed to the board in December following the resignation of James...
The ninth Claysburg Hall of Fame induction was held on Saturday, April 1. The hall of fame committee is made up of members of Claysburg P.A.S.T. Family or friends nominate prospective inductees by sending in an application to the committee. Maria Leppert, chairman of this year's committee, said that the committee picks people who are from Claysburg, but don't necessarily still have to be living there. They have to have done something great in the community. "We meet and read all of the...
