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Gwendolyn M. “Cookie” Appleman, 91, of Williamsburg and a current resident of The Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday morning, April 11, 2022, at the home. She was born October 10, 1930, in Alum Bank, Bedford County, daughter of the late Clark and Mary “Mimi” Claycomb. On January 24, 1949, she married Drew W. Appleman Sr. in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death June 4, 2018. She is survived by three sons: Drew M. “Bugsy” Appleman Jr. (Annie) of Altoona, A. Brady Appleman (Debbie) and Shawn T. Appleman; a daughter, T...
Joann Jacqueline Jones, 74, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022, while traveling with her family in Columbia, S.C. She was born May 1, 1947, in Windber the daughter of the late George and Helen G. (Stock) Sepety. She married Larry W. Jones March 10, 1968, in Detroit, MI. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Renee L. Jones of Hollidaysburg; a grandson, Tyler Faber of Hollidaysburg; and a brother, Donald Sepety of Limerick. Joann was a graduate of Windber High School and the Conemaugh School of Nursing. She...
Michael Paul Keith, 66, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born February 5, 1956, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Clair and Carolyn June (Isenberg) Keith. He married Joanie Copenhaver August 31, 2019. He is survived by his wife; two sons: Matthew P. Keith and significant other Shawna of Delmont, and Christopher M. Keith of Indiana; two step children: Crystal Bowser and significant other Jason of North Carolina and Cory Salyards of Claysburg. He i...
William Ray Lee Sr., 77, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2022, at his home. He was born March 5, 1945, in Ganister, rural Williamsburg, son of the late Harry Ray and Hannah Elizabeth (Loose) Lee. On January 4, 1963 he married Violet P. Cartwright in Frederick, Md. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years; two daughters: Tammy L. Shultz and Pamela J. Dopp (Andrew); two sons: William R. Lee Jr. (Lisa) and Robert E. Lee (Carrie) all of Williamsburg; 11 grandchildren;...
The Blair County Association of Township Officials scholarship deadline is June 30, and officials are encouraging graduating seniors to apply. The scholarship is open to all high school seniors residing in one of Blair County’s 15 townships who are planning to attend a trade or vocational technical school after graduation. To be eligible, the applicant must be a resident of a Blair County township, a graduating senior with an academic standing of average or above and have been accepted to a trade or vocational technical institute. Applicants ne...
The officers of the Blair DUI Task Force will make their presence known on area roadways in one or more fashions (check point, roving patrol, or mobile awareness) to ensure Blair County roadways are as safe as possible. • Avoid drunk driving altogether and don’t drink and drive. • Before drinking, designate a sober (non-drinking) driver. • If you’re impaired, use a taxi or Uber, call a sober friend or family member to get home safely. • If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact 911. • If you know someone who is about...
Southern Cove Power Reunion’s meeting was called to order by President Jason Hileman. The Board of Directors previously voted to combine the monthly board meeting and the club meeting into one meeting. This is the first night of this new time. The board will make any financial decisions. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and given by Amy Mellott. Melanie Clapper gave the minutes from the last meeting, and both were approved as read. The apple dumpling sale made $500. Steve Ayers had contacted a contractor for the pavilion ceiling. The ceiling...
Morrisons Cove is well represented in the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame, but may be missing one athlete worthy of induction. She is Martinsburg native Jone Bush, 86, who was considered for inclusion in the Hall of Fame class of 2004. More about her later. Every two years the board of directors for the Hall organizes a black tie dinner that honors new selectees. The last induction was last weekend, April 9, at the Casino in Lakemont. Morrisons Cove is already represented in the Hall by Harry Clarke and Mark Raugh of Roaring Spring and Galen...
Just Harriet is a chapter book for young readers that tells the story of how Harriet spent the summer after third grade on Marble Island at her grandmother’s bed and breakfast. Harriet is not at all happy about spending her summer away from home, her parents, and all the wonderful things she had been planning to do. She is both angry and sad, which causes her to be disagreeable, keep secrets, and tell lies, even though she knows better. Harriet’s grandmother has an old basset hound named Moneype...
To the Editor: I met Trish Haight over a year ago. I was very impressed with the passion she expressed while speaking about pro-life and the program she founded Love Them Both. I feel Trish’s faith in God affects everything she does from her daily routine to facing big challenges. I’m supporting Trish Haight for state representative for the 80th district. She’s a strong patriot and constitutional conservative. She will stand up to the establishment and be our voice in Harrisburg. I truly believe Trish Haight will uphold our constitution that...
To the Editor: After disastrous changes to Pennsylvania’s election laws in 2020, it’s time for a change of guard in state leadership. Trish Haight, Republican candidate for Representative of the 80th district, is that change! She will return our government to a voice for “we the people”. She is committed to operating with transparency, safeguarding and promoting our constitutional rights and processes. After witnessing Trish in action over the past several years, I’ve admired her ability to assess problems and her frankness and tenacity...
To the Editor: Running for representative of the 80th district is a staunch advocate for the people, her name is Trish Haight. She is a genuine conservative Republican with a proven record of service. She is President of Love Them Both. Trish ministers to prisoners with a desire to help them overcome their challenges. I know Mrs. Haight to be a woman of integrity, of vision, and compassion. Trish is strong advocate for our 2nd amendment rights and is a lifetime member of the NRA! As a successful business woman, she has had many years working...
To the Editor: For the past two years, how many people, myself included, have complained about the current state of our country? We, as Americans, have witnessed our freedoms slowly slipping away. The more important question is, “What are we doing about it”? Change does not occur by merely talking about the problems, change happens when people act. We send our representatives to Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., to be our voice. Good speeches and photo ops are not what we need. We need people who will take real action; who will stand with the...
Herald of April 15, 1897 The Blair County Children’s Home was officially opened in the old Juniata Collegiate building in Martinsburg on April 12. Thirty rooms were furnished and additional accommodations could be made for 150 children. Children between the ages of 2 and 16 would be housed, and provided with schooling and training in housekeeping for the girls and farming for the boys. They would be hired out when old enough. Mrs. S. C. Schafer was matron. Orders were given by the Cambria Iron company to move the large stock of ore from the G...
Herald of April 20, 1972 Mr. and Mrs. John Hite of Martinsburg were planning an all-alumni project to move the M. Z. Bassler Bell, located atop “Bean Hill” near Central High School, to the front lawn of Central High School. The bell was dedicated August 24, 1918 in memory of M. Z. Bassler, editor of the Martinsburg Herald. The bell was originally a gift from Bassler for the proposed Morrison Cove College. Dr. Thomas Fenstermacher was hired as the new superintendent for the Spring Cove School District at a salary of $21,500. He was a native of...
Herald of April 21, 1922 The Angel of Death laid his hand on John B. Skyles, one of Martinsburg’s oldest and best known citizens. Mr. Skyles was born in Taylor Township in 1839 and resided in Martinsburg for fifty-one years at his death. He was a businessman, director and president of the Martinsburg Bank, and a stockholder in the Herald Printing Company. C. H. Detwiler, solicitor for the Morrison’s Cove Telephone company, was reported somewhat incapacitated because of an annoying carbuncle on his right arm. Miss Martha Furry of Oak Grove was...
Herald of April 17, 1997 The Former Benson School building was for sale again due to unpaid taxes. The current owner bought the property from the Spring Cove School District to open a business, but the Martinsburg Zoning Board denied the request. A housing development firm was interested in the property for the construction of senior housing complexes, but could not secure the funding. Forty-nine students from four area schools competed in the Central High School Speech Festival. Students from Central, Williamsburg, Southern Huntingdon, and...
Herald of April 17, 1947 Reports from the first day of trout season were mixed. While there seemed to be many fishermen, there were not many reports of big catches. Recent rains and muddy water were to blame. The Herald office reported that some farmers were buying no trespassing signs to prohibit fishing by the “city-folk” who were going to impose Daylight Savings Time in rural areas. Others were prohibiting fishing on their land because of inconsiderate fishermen blocking access to their properties. Plans for improvements to the Mor...
Herald of April 19, 2012 The Spring Cove School District was considering a tax increase of one to two mills, despite cost cutting actions. Half of the proposed increase would go to the General Fund, and the other half would be put aside for future renovation projects at the high school. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission conducted a study of water issues in the Cove and found that the Cove had abundant, high quality water, but water sources needed to be protected to sustain that quality. Two areas of concern were nitrates and other...
What brings you a sense of hope as you go about your days? What has troubled you so much that you felt as though all hope was gone? I think the past couple years might have brought us all to places where we faced a new kind of bleakness. The pandemic, the isolation, were difficult on us all on top of our individual times of coping. In Psalm 128 the psalmist assures us that from grief and pain we can carry seeds that will sow new hope. I remember as I worked through my grief following my husband...
Ladies Encounter will be held on Sunday April 30, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona. Tickets will be available at local businesses and on the website. Mary Southerland is the founder of Journey Ministry and Co-Founder of Girlfriends in God, a non-denominational ministry that crosses many boundaries. Mary will share “Getting Good at Being You! No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” Learning how to live and finding out God’s plan was a game-changer for Mary. Gwen Smith, co-fo...
Curryville Church of the Brethren will have a “Bring Your Tractor to Church Day” on May 1. The church is located at 1535 Curryville Road, Curryville. Farm attire is expected and welcomed. Masks are not required. There will be a blessing of the tractors after the service at 9:30 a.m., which usually lasts until 10:30 a.m. Questions or concerns can be directed to Pastor Chris Heinlein at (814) 414-7902....
Most likely, if you are a church-goer, you have just celebrated “Palm Sunday.” I hope you were able to catch some of the enthusiasm demonstrated by the multitudes of people who accompanied Jesus on that Day of Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The crowd, as usual contained a vast variety of emotions. There were those who were critics. They could not stand the popularity of Jesus. Jealousy had claimed their hearts. There were the “wonderers.” They did not know what to make of this celebration. Some...
Faith United Methodist Church held an Easter celebration on Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m. with more than 30 children and adults attending. Bonnie Musselman explained this year they wanted to do more than an egg hunt. Craft centers were set up and children were making beautiful stained glass window pictures as well as other items. A Bible story was being told by the Pastor Tobias and many snacks were provided. There were hundreds of filled Easter eggs spread out in a large area for the children...
St. John’s UCC, 117 East Julian St., will offer the following opportunities for worship this week: • Maundy Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m. – A meal of soup and bread will be followed by worship with a dramatic reading around the table and Holy Communion. • Good Friday, April 15, noon until 3 p.m. – The church will be open for self-guided worship. Scripture readings and prayer suggestions will be provided. Pastor Betty J. Royer will be available for individual prayer and conversation. • Easter Sunday, April 17, 8:30 a.m. – A light breakfast wil...
Form of Advertisement Sealed proposals will be received by the Woodbury Township, of Blair County, at 6385 Clover Creek Road, Williamsburg, PA 16693, until 7p.m. on May 5, 2022, for the following: Item 1, 1,870 ton, Superpave scratch and leveling course, 9.5mm, in place Item 2, 2,805 ton, Superpave wearing course, 9.5mm, in place The Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage aCT applies to the project only if the bid amount exceeds $100,000.00. Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $885.00 per calendar day. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by... Full story
Woodbury Borough Council met for its April meeting. All members were present, except for the mayor. Four community members were present. The meeting was called to order by President Shawn Claycomb. The Woodbury Area Community Center minutes were passed around for review. Ceiling tiles will be obtained to replace water damage. The center is reviewing getting a water hook-up near pavilions. Mulch will be placed underneath the sign on the front of the property. Mini splits for heat/AC will be revisited in the bookstore and other rooms to help...
On April 5, the South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met for their monthly meeting at 9 a.m. The monthly bills and treasurer report were reviewed and approved by supervisors. A liquid fuel payment was received and was less than expected. The amount of $98,646 was received on March 2. The roadmaster report was given by Rick Musselman. Cinders were applied. Trees had to be cut. Bids were opened for the 2022 Golden Rule Drive Culvert Replacement Project. Five bids were opened, and it was awarded to the lowest bidder. The bid went for...
Martinsburg Booster Association members Bob Bechtel, Ed Kreider and Don Snively are unloaded trash picked up between Martinsburg and Fredericksburg on April 9 as part of the Booster's participation in PennDOT's Adopt-a-Highway project. Other boosters participating were John Knepp, Homer Shriner, Linda Smith, Bob Guyer, Julie Kreider, Bob and Sue Blanchard, Jim Dell and Richard Bice....
At their April 5 meeting, the Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2022-10, which will make funds available from the American Rescue Plan. Supervisors have not yet decided how they will use the funds. One potential project for the funds could be the purchase of generators to provide backup power to the township’s facilities in the event of an outage. The board recently sought quotes for generators and said they had “sticker shock” when they saw the cost. The project would be a part of a larger plan to switch the highw...
A chase that began in Freedom Township and ended in Altoona has landed a Hollidaysburg man behind bars and his girlfriend facing drug charges. Ryan J. Harshaw, 33, and Carlotta A. Dereal, 47, were taken into custody after an attempted traffic stop led to a pursuit and the discovery if drugs and drug paraphernalia. According to charges filed by Freedom Township police, on March 29, at approximately 10 p.m., an officer was on patrol around Dunnings Highway and Woodbury Pike when he spotted a...
Easter is celebrated in various ways. Traditional religious commemorations include Saturday evening Easter vigils and Sunday morning Resurrection masses. Parents may spend Easter weekend putting the finishing touches on Easter Bunny baskets, and many families favor a combination of traditions. Since religious as well as secular imagery and traditions have melded to form the Easter most individuals recognize today, a mix of customs may be part of your Easter festivities. Among them will be colored eggs, egg hunts and possibly even egg rolls....
Tax Day is coming up this Monday, April 18, 2022. Don't forget to file! Next year, get a head start with advice from the Internal Revenue Service. • Gather and organize your records. Many people rely on a professional to work on their returns, and April is such professionals' busiest time of year. As a result, it's imperative that taxpayers have all their necessary documents ready prior to their appointments. Any delays could force appointments to be rescheduled, and there's no guarantee tax...
On Saturday March 26, 2022, the Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, International, met at the Live Well Chiropractic Meeting Room in Fishertown. The meeting was called to order by President Becky Johnen, who reflected on the value of encouragement. In January, several members participated in a STEM workshop with the Roaring Spring Girl Scout Troop. At the meeting members had the opportunity to donate funds individually to the Jubilani School in Africa; $500 was collected. Items...
Nothing can stop these fans. Claysburg-Kimmel spectators bundled up to watch the softball game against Northern Bedford on April 1, despite the flurries and chilly weather....
William and Sarah (Alessi) O'Dea of Altoona are the parents of a daughter, Charlotte Denise O'Dea, born at 3:13 p.m. on March 5, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. The infant weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches at birth. Charlotte was welcomed by two sisters: Sophia (13) and Kaitlyn (9). Maternal grandparents are Charles and Vicki Alessi of Altoona. Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Dolores O'Dea of Martinsburg. Paternal great-grandparent is Ruth O'Dea of Hopewell....
The following Easter services will take place this coming weekend in Williamsburg: Williamsburg United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday will be held tonight at the Cove Forge Methodist Church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and at the Williamsburg location from 6:30 to 7 p.m. On Good Friday, the UMC will be presenting a Journey to the Cross from 3-7 p.m. On Sunday, there will be Sunrise Service at Riverside Park at 7 a.m. and Easter breakfast will be held at the church’s social hall after the sunrise service. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church There will be pri...
Last year, the CMA Church presented a case to bring a water line extension to the church located in Williamsburg. Following their massive renovation, DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) now requires the church to be a public water source. Church member Ben Postles attended the Municipal Authority meeting to discuss possible outcomes. Postles said the church is willing to donate funds and land to the project. Clay Shriver of the Potted Memories Greenhouse said he too would like to see a water line extension out to his greenhouse...
Dave Cadle, representing the Trail Town Market, attended Williamsburg Borough Council meeting last Monday evening to discuss some questions the organizers of the Market had. Cadle said that they had a request from ReKlaimed Vines from McKee to sell wine during the market and also they wanted to include some entertainment that would require amps for sounds. “We are just trying to attract people,” Cadle said. Following much discussion, Council member Dakota Biddle said he didn’t think it would be a good idea to have the winery business “wher...
Beef cattle converged at Williamsburg on Saturday, April 9, during the annual Central PA Showdown. The cattle were from Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, New York, West Virginia and across the entire state of Pennsylvania....
As certain as warm breezes will move through Morrisons Cove this month drying excess moisture brought by winter snow and spring rain, farmers soon will begin preparing thousands of acres of fields and pondering the condition of the earth they depend upon. Following the practice of generations of farmers who have gone before, these soil jockeys will be on the look out for evidence their fields are too acrid, lacking magnesium and trace minerals needed to help sweeten the manure and adjust commercial fertilizers needed to grow tall corn, soybeans...
Aubrey Suter, 9, of Woodbury recently had her art featured in Sports Illustrated Kids. Aubrey, daughter of Shane and Lindsay Suter, drew Kenny Pickett, Pitt quarterback. "We really like Pitt and we go to a lot of their games," Aubrey said. Aubrey is an avid reader of Sports Illustrated Kids, which periodically features artwork from readers. She submitted her drawing of Pickett and was chosen. While she enjoys watching Pitt football, Aubrey's favorite sports are soccer and basketball, and she...
The Blair County Tea Party will host a forum for candidates vying for the 80th District’s state representative seat at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, at the Bavarian Hall in Altoona (112 South 13th Street). Democrat Kimberly Capenos and Republican Trish Haight have both confirmed they’ll attend. Incumbent Rep. Jim Gregory was invited, but has said he is unable to attend due to his obligations in Harrisburg. The BCTP offered Rep. Gregory a different date to accommodate his schedule, but no reply was forthcoming. “The BCTP has a track record of holdi...
In March of 2021 Darin and Michelle Helsel opened their beautiful farm to the public. Michelle felt the presence of God on the land. They both wanted to share this place with the community and give back to others. One way of giving back was Helsel Harvester Homestead, a monthly event that provides an opportunity for vendors or those who want to start a small business to get started with a space. This also benefits shoppers who are looking for a day to get away and maybe find something they...
Shown (from left) are Northern Bedford County Middle School's March Students of the Month: Grade 6 – Mallory Gates, daughter of Adam and Alaina Gates Ezekiel Dibert, son of Michael and Heather Dibert Grade 7 – Connor Smith, son of Nicole Barnett Aryanna Swartzwelder, daughter of Jeremiah Swartzwelder and Amy Hillegas Grade 8 – Kasey McElgin, daughter of John and Connie McElgin Dustin O'Brian, son of Roseann O'Brian and Joe O'Brian....
March 30 Softball Game Rescheduled The girls varsity softball game scheduled for March 30 vs. Dubois Central Catholic (at Claysburg) has been postponed based on poor field conditions/weather. The game will now be played on May 11 with a 4:30 p.m. start time. Schedule Changes for April 27 Please note the following changes for April 27: Baseball: April 27 – Boys Varsity Baseball will now be played at HOME vs. Southern Fulton – 4:30 p.m. start time April 27 – Boys Junior High Baseball at Southern Fulton – Two 5-inning games – 3 p.m. start tim...
– April 8, 2022 – Leader Board Men GAME Clair Banks 248 Bob Over 245 Joe Over 236 SERIES Joe Over 680 Clair Banks 656 Ty Bechtel 617 Women GAME Tammy Ogg 213 Wendy Guyer 204 Crystal Burns 204 SERIES Melissa Kensinger 300 Nikki Sollenberger 551 Crystal Burns 534 High Game Men Mike Burns 242 Adam Hetrick 279 Dave Shadle 278 Women Liz Rhodes 265 Anita Bolinger 239 Crystal Burns 235 High Series Men Mike Burns 718 Dave Shadle 714 Adam Hetrick 713 Women Liz Rhodes 619 Crystal Burns 610 Anita Bolinger 605...
On Monday, the Central Lady Dragons Softball faced the Central Cambria Lady Red Devils. The Lady Dragons were not able to seize victory over the Lady Red Devils, facing an 8-1 loss. Maya Hazenstab broke up the no-hitter in the 7th inning and scored the lone run for the Lady Dragons. Lacey Lynn had an RBI, while Bralyn Ellis had a double for Central. Madison Kennedy had 7 strikeouts throughout the game. In the upcoming week, the Lady Dragons have an away game against the Bald Eagle Area Lady Eagles, and another away game against the Richland...
Baseball Monday, the Blue Pirates saw defeat against Bishop Guilfoyle, falling 14-3. On April 7, Williamsburg traveled to West Branch and lost 8-2. Runs were scored by Seniors Lambert Palmer and Dylan Hartman. Williamsburg baseball fell to Curwensville on Tuesday, April 5. The final score was 5-2. Williamsburg’s two runs were scored by Sophomore Rowan Gorsuch and Lambert Palmer. Liam McGregor had 14 first pitch strikes. Softball The Lady Pirates achieved a win against Curwensville on April 5. With a final score of 7-4, Williamsburg’s runs wer...
As spring fights to replace winter at this time of year, many outdoor people look for patches of yellow in the gray duff along back roads and waste areas. These patches of yellow are small yellow coltsfoot flowers. Coltsfoot is a native of Europe and Asia and is rumored to have medicinal uses. However, around here it is mainly a non-native plant that adds splashes of bright color to an otherwise drab landscape. I look for the little dandelion-like flowers each spring. This year, I have noticed o...
