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St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Roaring Spring has received food from the PA Dept of Human Services to give out during the pandemic. Pastor Amanda McCaffery said the church has 200 prepackaged individual meals ready to hand out. The meals will be handed out from 2 to 4 p.m. or until they are gone on Friday, April 24, at the church. Meals will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis – one meal per person in the family. Recipients will need proof of residency in the 16673 zip code (ID, driver's license or utility bill). Meals will be dis... Full story
The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 16, that there are 1,245 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 27,735. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported 60 new deaths among positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 707. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital. “COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in Pennsylvania, a...
Homewood of Martinsburg An Open Letter to our Constituent Congregations, Pastors and Friends:and Friends: Civil Rights Compliance Notice Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Article 49B of the Maryland Code Annotated and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43P.A.§951 et seq.) requires that written notification be sent annually to the chief referral agencies for admission to Homewood Retirement Centers. Homewood takes this opportunity to affirm our open occupancy policy and agree to comply with the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights... Full story
There is a serial killer on the loose in Los Angeles who is targeting families. The unsub (“unknown subject”) states he is the Legion of the Night and becomes know as The Midnight Man. He steals into homes that contain a family unit – a father, mother and at least one child. He comes for the parents and leaves the children as tiny witnesses. FBI Behavioral Analyst Caitlin Hendrix comes to Los Angeles to do what she does best – hunt a serial killer. This case becomes personal for Caitlin...
Editor's Note: This column was originally published in the Herald edition of Feb. 21, 2013. The Herald agreed with Mr. Bush to republish it because the content is newly relevant. As hot as this topic is – and as passionate as I am about it – even with President Obama and his ill-informed minions running around saying feel-good phrases like, "if there's one life we can save, we've got an obligation to try" – I just can't keep writing about the gun control debate. So, with the cold and flu seaso...
As a social worker who has worked 40 years with medical and educational problems in public institutions, I am observing the coronavirus, the diverse responses to it, and the conflicts which are evolving personally and socially. I see that we are in a grief process with all that that brings. We are anxious, angry, trying to negotiate about its reality, denying its presence, and crying with frustration and distress. We are hoping “we will all return to normal.” We are blaming those who were engaged but have not resolved the problem to our lik...
Herald of April 11, 1895 Maj. Alexander Bobb of Martinsburg presided over a reunion of the 208th Regiment, 3rd Division, 9th Army Corps, held in Harrisburg. About 50 of the old war horses attended. Although Maj. Bobb was in his 73rd year and was compelled to lean upon a stout staff, he made a ringing speech which stirred some of the old-time enthusiasm of the boys. E.Z. Kegarise, Roaring Spring’s hardware and tin man, broke ground for a new store. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Income Tax Act passed by the recent Congress was p...
Herald of April 16, 1970 Plans for the Appreciation Banquest at CHS Cafeteria on May 15, were made by the CHS Music Parents at their monthly meeting. Larry Wright and John Henderson, students at Northern Bedford, won high honors for their school at the Region 5 meeting of the Future Business Leaders of America. Wright was elected regional president and Henderson was named Mr. FBLA. The Joint Conference Committee of Nason Hospital this week announced that the hospital would discontinue the publishing of admissions and discharges to the...
Herald of April 16, 1920 The commencement exercises of the Woodbury High school were held in the Methodist church on Saturday. The Baccalaureate sermon to the 10 graduates of the Williamsburg High school will be delivered by Rev. W.H. Holsinger of the Church of the Brethren on April 25 in the Presbyterian church. The friends and neighbors of the Cowen school, in Taylor township, met last Friday to celebrate a community day. The greatest feature of the day was the sumptuous dinner in which all took part. Monday will gladden the old soldiers, as...
Herald of April 13, 1995 The Rev. Glenn H. Mitchell of Boalsburg was named the speaker of the 12th annual Celebration Dinner of Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. scheduled for Saturday, April 22. The Rev. Mitchell, who grew up in Martinsburg, was pastor of the University Baptist and Brethren Church of State College. Northern Bedford senior hurler Chris Baker fanned 10 batters in the Panthers’ 16-7 win over Chestnut Ridge. Baker also had three hits, including two doubles. The Rev. Byron Shafer-Stroud, pastor of the Williamsburg and Cove Forge U...
Herald of April 19, 1945 President Franklin D. Roosevelt died Thursday April 12, at 3:45 following a cerebral hemmorrhage suffered at 1:00 the same afternoon. During the hour of the funeral of the president business places in Martinsburg were closed. During the day flags were at half mast. On Sunday, special services were held in a number of the churches. Pvt. James R. Miller and Cpl. Kenneth H. Miller, sons of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Miller of W. Allegheny St., had a happy surprise when they suddenly came face to face on the battle grounds of...
Herald of April 15, 2010 Central High School will be represented by not just one, but by two vocalists in PMEA All-State Chorus April 21-24 at Pittsburgh. Labrina Ritchey, 17, a senior, and Connor Greenland, 16, a sophomore, were selected for the 150-voice state choir. Jill Brumbaugh, 1984 graduate from Claysburg-Kimmel High School and Lady Bulldog basketball player, became the first female athlete from Claysburg to be inducted into Blair County’s Hall of Fame. Bowman Brothers of New Enterprise and Brent Helsel of Woodbury RR were recognized f...
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 24, and May 1 at the following locations: East Freedom: Through building (former East Freedom elementary building across the street from the East Freedom Fire Hall.) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Roaring Spring: The Cove Creamery (On Route 36 across from Giant Eagle and Roots in the Cove) from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Martinsburg: The Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church 300 S. Mulberry St. from...
MOSES – Deborah Kay, 59, Claysburg REPLOGLE – Donald Blair, 88, Martinsburg, formerly of New Enterprise... Full story
Deborah Kay Moses, 59, of Claysburg, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. She was born on Dec. 2, 1960, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Lawrence and Nancy (Shaw) Butler. She was preceded in death by her daughter April Dawn Moses, first husband Carey Moses, second husband Kevin Claar, her parents and a nephew Brenton Croll. Surviving are two sisters: Karen Boore and husband Roy and Tammy Croll McConnell and husband Don; a brother Jim Butler and wife Bonnie;...
Donald Blair Replogle, 88, of Martinsburg, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born on Jan. 9, 1932, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Nathaniel E. and Ida "Kathryn" (Hall) Replogle. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann Grubb on Jan. 27, 1951, at the United Methodist Parsonage in Martinsburg, She was his "Forever Sweetheart" for 69 years. Don was a Replogle High School Class of 1950 graduate and a lifetime member of...
The Blair County Sheriff's Office, James E. Ott, sheriff, has issued a scam alert. The office is receiving reports of phone calls from a male caller identifying himself as a deputy of the Blair County Sheriff’s Office, claiming that the person receiving the call has a jury duty appearance that was missed, resulting in an arrest warrant being generated. The caller provides a phone number to call back if he does not speak directly to the victim. The actor has called people at their place of employment. The caller also gives a “case number” and pr...
A PARTIR DE 8:30 A.M., MIÉRCOLES, 15 DE ABRIL Condado Blair (Blair County) • 11 casos confirmados en total (el total fue 6 casos el miércoles anterior, así que hay 5 casos nuevos), 0 muertes Condado Bedford • 5 casos confirmados (el total fue 4 la semana anterior), 1 muerte Condados cercanos Cambria: 14 casos (7 la semana anterior), 1 muerte Somerset: 13 casos (7 la semana anterior), 0 muertes Huntingdon: 11 casos (5 la semana anterior), 0 muertes Fulton: 2 casos (1 la semana anterior), 0 muertes Centre: 70 casos (55 la semana anterior),...
PHOTO AT RIGHT – Several branches from pear trees on the property of Gerald T. Leidy at the corner of Mulberry Street and Woodlawn Avenue in Martinsburg were damaged by high winds on Monday morning, April 13. Leidy said several cars in the driveway received some damage. Leidy said he and some neighbors planted the trees 20 years ago. He said when their children got older they stood in front of the blooming tress for prom photos. As of Tuesday morning, April 14, Leidy said he was planning on h...
The Morrisons Cove Herald again is providing articles about the coronavirus in Spanish. This is being done to provide important information about the coronavirus to the members of the Cove community who are more familiar with Spanish than English. For the Herald’s English-speaking readers, don’t worry. Nothing is missing from the Herald. We simply had two articles with important information translated into Spanish. We would like to know what you think of our effort. Please send your comments to news@mcheraldonline.com or 113 N. Market St., Mar...
"First she said she thought she could; Then she said she couldn't; Then she said she guessed she would; Then she said she wouldn't. First she smiled a teardrop; Then she frowned a shower, Turned the sky from gray to blue And back within the hour. Winsome as a sweetheart, Demanding as a shrew, Wouldn't say exactly What she planned to do; Somber as December, Radiant as June, Faithful Spring will pay the piper Faithless April calls the tune." "April Foolishness" is what Julia Collins Ardayne...
Noris Preis of Sproul awoke Monday morning, April 13, to find that the 1967 Dodge Valaria he is restoring was nearly damaged by a fallen tree. Pries said the tree, which he estimated to be approximately 100 years old, was toppled by high winds sometime after midnight Monday morning. Pries, who lives in the house he grew up in, said he heard some cracks and crazy sounds at approximately 2 a.m. Monday but never gave it a thought that the tree next to his car had toppled over from the winds.His...
The 2020 Musselman’s Grove (Claysburg) ticket sales scheduled for May 1 have been postponed due to uncertainty of conditions. A decision will be made by June 1 on the status of the July 11 show date....
The Claysburg Education Foundation regrets to advise that the 2020 Claysburg Summer STEM and Arts program has been canceled due to uncertainty of conditions. Other options will be discussed in the future....
Martinsburg Food Pantry The Martinsburg Food Pantry is alive and doing well. According to Linda Smith, manager, the shelves at the food pantry are well stocked, thanks to sizable donations from the community. "With more people at home and the kids home from school, there are more people in need," Smith said. Food pantry families are usually able to choose food products from labeled boxes. Boxes would be marked with how many of each item were allowed per visit. There would sometimes be a wait to...
Lynnae Dibert, 12, of Martinsburg, offered a sidewalk chalk message to the community last week: "Beat COVID-19; Stay Healthy; Stay Home; Stay Strong," she wrote on the family's driveway. Lynnae is the daughter of Stacey Dibert, who submitted this photo to the Herald....
How are we all doing today? Everyone hanging in there? Week three was my dark week. Week three was when we found out there would be no Easter morning worship. Sure, there would still be a recorded service, but no gathering together at church to do it. Nope. Easter would be celebrated over the internet at home. I would rather have been punched in the face than lose our Easter gathering. That affected me more than anything else. All week long I just wanted to cry. In fact, I did. I poured out my...
The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting on April 7. In-person attendance was limited to 10 people “to help slow the spread of the coronavirus,” but residents were able to participate in the meeting via conference call and submit questions in advance, “in order to maintain an open meeting forum.” The township’s three supervisors, secretary and police chief were present at the municipal building, while the township’s engineer and the author of this article participated remotely by phone. The township’s...
The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board approved a budget for a Safety and Security grant. Among the items included in the $141,000 grant is the addition of a guidance counselor and the upgrades to a key fob entry system in the district’s buildings. A key fob is a keyless remote device that allows entry into a building or restricted area of a building. The school district will begin a new math series in 2020-21 for kindergarten through 12th grade at a cost of $82,236. The board approved a plan for athletic facilities at the high school. The $3.42 mil...
Linda Smith, the manager of the Martinsburg Food Pantry, said she never thought retirement would look like this. Smith retired from the Spring Cove School District after 29 years of service. She started teaching in the elementary to eighth-grade levels. She then discovered her love of reading instruction. At the time, a reading certification was necessary to teach reading, so it was back to school for Smith. Smith took the necessary classes at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received her...
Acts 27 begins a new phase of activity in Paul's life. We have noted the king and the governor have agreed if Paul had not appealed to Caesar, he could have been freed. He was not guilty of any crime against Rome. I do not understand why Paul did not withdraw his appeal and go free. It must have something to do with the Roman appeal process. The decision was made to take ship and depart for Rome. Julius, a centurion was to be in charge. He would not only have Paul but "other" prisoners. The...
Here’s what I understand so far about the coronavirus and COVID-19: COVID-19 lasts longer than seasonal flu If you are affected by the virus and acquire COVID-19, the duration of your illness is generally longer than that of the seasonal flu. My understanding is that it lasts about two weeks, compared to three to five days for the normal flu. Note that the virus that we are all concerned about right now is called novel coronavirus, with “Novel” meaning “new.” The disease that the coronavirus causes is called COVID-19, which is an abbreviatio...
Por Allan J. Bassler Editor Aquí está lo que entiendo hasta ahora sobre el coronavirus y COVID-19: COVID-19 dura más que la gripe estacional Si uno contrae el coronavirus, su enfermedad generalmente dura más que la de la gripe estacional. Entiendo que dura más o menos dos semanas, comparado con tres a cinco días para la gripe. Nótese que este virus que nos preocupa tanto en este momento se llama “novel coronavirus,” en que “novel” significa “nuevo.” La enfermedad que este virus causa se llama COVID-19, que es una abreviatura de “COrona VIrus D...
Internet access is no longer limited to desktop or laptop computers. World Advertising Research Center, using data from mobile trade body GSMA, says almost three-quarters of internet users, or roughly 3.7 billion people, will access the internet exclusively via smartphones by 2025. Young people are one of the largest demographics utilizing smartphones today. A Common Sense Media survey says just over half of children in the United States now own a smartphone by the age of 11. In addition, 84...
First of all, thank you very much to all of you who have purchased subscriptions to the Herald recently. Several subscribers have added to their Herald subscriptions, helping us keep the newspaper going in these tough times. As I explained last week, the Herald survives on subscriptions and advertisements purchased by local businesses. Since many local business are closed, they’ve stopped advertising. That means that the Herald’s primary revenue source has dried up. If we’re going to produce the Herald each week, we still have to pay our staff...
With many kids out of school and spending more time at home, finding ways to fill the time is essential. As most parents know, it can be tempting to allow children to pass some of the extra hours using digital devices, however, research shows that managing screen time is vital for developing minds. When used in moderation and under parental supervision, devices of course can be incredibly powerful learning and communication tools, and in many cases, they will be vital to kids' continued...
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) will field questions about COVID-19 and the state’s response to the pandemic during a special telephone town hall at 9:50 a.m. on Friday, April 17. Sen. Ward will be joined by a panel of experts in medicine, business and unemployment benefits to answer questions from local residents. Participants are encouraged to ask questions or simply remain on the line to listen to the conversation. Community residents can sign up to participate at www.senatorjudyward.com/tele-town-hall. A live audio stream will also be a...
Many lawns contain a mixture of the roughly one dozen types of different grasses. According to the lawn care experts at Scotts®, knowing which type of grass they have in their yard can help homeowners more effectively manage and care for their lawns. But with so many lawns containing a mixture of grasses, how can homeowners know exactly what’s making up that green carpet in their yards? Scotts® notes that lawns typically fall into one of two categories: warm-season grasses and cool-season grasses. Warm-season grasses are those that thrive in re...
Last week, I talked about Easter memories from my childhood growing up in the Russian Orthodox faith and the church that used to be where River Valley Custom Apparel is now in Williamsburg. This Sunday is technically the Orthodox Easter. The date is usually different than the typical American Easter because Eastern Christianity follows the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar. I decided to open up one of my Mom’s dusty old cookbooks and bring you two Orthodox-inspired dishes that you can celebrate not just on the Orthodox E...
S. Walter Piper, emergency management coordinator for Taylor Township, Blair County, recently completed the first phase of the career development program through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. In accordance with the requirements delineated in the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code, and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Directive, Emergency Management Certification and Training, Piper has completed the basic certification training requirements. Taylor Township...
One thing that this coronavirus pandemic hasn't taken away from us is the ability to go to the lake or creek and spend time with our family fishing. Here are two cute (and successful!) fishermen with their special catches of the day. At left is Owen Black, 4, and Austin Black, 8, the sons of Corey and Nichole Black of Williamsburg. I joined the group on a fishing adventure near Clover Creek....
Pennsylvanians looking for work can now find life-sustaining businesses that are hiring through a new online COVID-19 job portal the Department of Labor and Industry launched April 13. People seeking employment can visit www.PAcareerlink.pa.gov and select the green “PA COVID-19 Jobs – Hiring Immediately” job portal banner to see active job openings. Selecting the “Apply Now” button for a listed position will redirect individuals to the employer’s website or email where they can apply directly with the employer and speed up the hiring proc...
With stay-at-home orders in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, many families are wrestling with how to adjust to being at home all day, every day – together. “People are facing so many challenges all at once,” said Cynthia Pollich, a Penn State Extension educator based in Lancaster County. “Many parents are working remotely and have children at home who need help with school lessons. On top of that, they are worried about the health of their families and their finances. It’s a lot to process.” One suggestion to help families adapt to wh...
The Rotary "Students of the Month" at Williamsburg High School have been announced for January through March. Kaitlin E. Ross Kaitlin E. Ross was January's "Student of the Month." She is the daughter of Clair T. Jr. and Melissa P. Ross. Autumn's school honors/accomplishments include president of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club and Student Council, vice president of the band and captain of the majorettes and cheerleaders. Her school activities include National Honor Society, Careers Club...
Lee and Stella Royer's cat enjoys "cat"ching up with the news from the Cove. The Royers and their cat read the Herald in Henderson, Nev....
Farmers and pet owners who may be concerned that they can contract COVID-19 from domestic animals – such as livestock, dogs and cats – have little to worry about, according to a virologist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Public concerns arose after the Bronx Zoo announced this week that a tiger had tested positive for the novel coronavirus that is sweeping the country. But Suresh Kuchipudi, clinical professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences, pointed out that the tiger is thought to have been infected by an asymptomatic z...
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has launched an online COVID-19 resource guide to help older adults easily find useful information related to their health, safety and well-being. The guide is housed on the department’s website under “COVID-19 Resource Guide for Older Adults” and provides older adults, their families and caregivers with information on a variety of subjects, including meals, prescriptions, protective services, scams, and how to stay active and connected. The guide can be found at https://www.aging.pa.gov/...
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. Here’s a recipe to use up some of those leftovers in the fridge, as well as to help you get your 3-Every-Day of Dairy. Easter Leftovers Loaded Mac ’n’ Cheese 3 Tablespoons BUTTER 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 Cup MILK 1 Cup of CHEDDAR CHEESE 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 cups diced fully cooked ham 2 cups medium noodles, cooked and drained 1 cup frozen peas, thawed In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and bring to boil over medium heat; cook and stir...
Pennsylvania’s top health official warned lawmakers against legislation that would reopen some of the state’s businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine wrote a letter to the General Assembly discouraging passage of Senate Bill 613 because of an amendment that would conform the classification of essential businesses to the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advisory memorandum, rather than the more restrictive list used by Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration. “Enco...
