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A caravan of hay, cattle feed, fencing supplies, food, hygiene kits, and other essentials left the Cove on Monday morning, November 25, at 5 a.m. It was all a part of an effort organized by Lila Sollenberger of Curryville to help victims of Hurricane Helene in parts of North Carolina. "Our family was on vacation at Myrtle Beach when the hurricane happened," Sollenberger said. "When we got home on September 25, we listened to the news and I had this feeling that I needed to do something to...
The Taylor Township supervisors approved the 2025 budget for $1,439,681 with no change to the Local Service Tax (LST) or Earned Income Tax (EIT). The 2025 0.600 mil increase for fire and real estate tax was approved. For a $180,000 home, this would mean an annual increase of $50/yr. or for a $400,000 home, it will be an increase of $100 per year. The Friendship Fire Co. asked for a .141mill increase, bringing the current fire tax to .2 mills. A home valued at $150,000 would increase by $30/yr. in fire tax. Friendship Fire Co. Chief James...
The Martinsburg Borough Council approved the 2025 budget totaling $1,055,810 during its meeting Monday night. Alongside the budget, council members adopted the 2025 tax resolution, maintaining the same real estate tax millage as in 2024, permitted under Act 51 of 2019. The tax rate for general purposes remains at 1.967 mills, or $0.1967 per dollar of assessed valuation, effective January 1, 2025. Additionally, the council approved ordinances setting the per capita tax for 2025 at $5, the earned income tax for 2024 at 0.5%, and the local...
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David Calvin Burget, 65, of Reddick, Fla. formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his home. He was born June 8, 1959, in Roaring Spring, son of Raymond C. Burget of Altoona and the late Ramona K. (Smith) Burget. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Lynne A. Burget; a daughter, Angela L. Burget of Reddick, Fla.; two brothers: Danny C. Burget (Sylvia) of Martinsburg and Duane C. Burget (Missy) of Altoona; a sister, Linda K. Allison (Mark) of Williamsburg; six ne...
David (Chuck) Johnstone passed away peacefully at UPMC Bedford Hospital Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, with his loving wife of 63 years, Betty, and his beloved daughter, Jill and her husband Chris by his side. Chuck and Betty (Ebersole) were married at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in East Freedom, Sept. 22, 1961. Chuck was born in Portage, Jan. 14, 1939, the eighth child of John William and Effie (Ritchey) Johnstone. In addition to Betty, he is survived by his brother, Franci (Butch) and his wife...
Karen M. (Swope) Walter, 69, of Altoona, passed away Nov. 25, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. She was born Dec. 20, 1954, in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Earl Donald Sr. and Peggy (Albright) Swope. She is survived by a son, James Walter (Whitney) of Texas; brother, Arthur Swope (Linda) of Martinsburg; brother, Raymond Swope (Pamela) of Texas; sister, Beverly Swope of Martinsburg; grandchildren, Rhiley, Ryder, Logan, Lukas, and Trinity; ex-husband, James...
The members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 115 East Penn Street, Martinsburg, Pa, are once again presenting “Journey to Bethlehem” after a five-year break. The walk-through event will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 15., from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.The presentations take about 30 minutes. This year a special presentation has been added to accommodate persons who are unable to travel steps or need to use assisting devices to move around. This modified presentation of Journey to Bethlehem will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, on Sunday, Dec...
Patricia J. Beach, 93, of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. She was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Altoona, the daughter of the late David B. and Rose E. (Crist) Dodson. She married Conway Torrence Beach April 8, 1950 and he died June 20, 2009. She is survived by two children: Stephen C. Beach and wife Vickie R., and Pamela R. Rose and husband James R., all of Roaring Spring; four grandchildren, Patricia L. Feathers (Mark), Brian R. Rose (April), Rhelda J. Guerra (Paul), and Stephen R. Beach; and five great-grandchildren, Caden,...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved brother, Jan Burke after becoming ill while on a cruise ship in Orlando, Fla. Nov. 25, 2024. He was born Nov. 6, 1952, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Max and Kay (Wright) Burke. He is survived by two loving sisters: Ann Noel (Dane) and Amy Dillon (Bob); two nephews: Dane Noel (Lisa) and Ricky Feltenberger (Nina); three nieces: Kayla Reed (Josh), Emily Yerty (Kyle) and Lauren Kohan (Nathan); a step-son, Bradley...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring held their annual Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day last Thursday. Rev. Ryan Gephart said about 260 people in total attended during the two hours the meal was held. He said about 130 people dined in person and another 130 take-out or delivery meals. Gephart said their Thanksgiving meal has been held since the early 2000s. He said they started preparing for the meal the Monday before. "We always enjoy it, and I like being able to talk and...
In this holiday season, I wanted to write to thank all those who read, subscribe to, advertise in and otherwise support the Morrisons Cove Herald. Earlier this year, we asked the community to support the Herald with subscriptions, the purchase of advertisements or even outright gifts. To those who responded, Thank You. Running a community newspaper has never been an easy job nor a 9-to-5 job. A community newspaper is, at its foundation, a small business, and like most small businesses, it requires an owner who cares about the business and what...
The first farm animal that Karen Phillips rescued was a stray piglet named Isaac. “Years and years ago,” she recalled, Phillips was a veterinarian working at a Pittsburgh shelter when she came across Isaac in a kennel that neighbored a rottweiler’s. “He was obviously scared to death,” Phillips said of the pig. “So I ended up taking him home.” The experience showed her that farm animals were just as sensitive, personable, and intelligent as pets. “He was just as smart and learned better manners than my French bulldogs had,” she said with a l...
Former president of the United States John Sherman Cutler, known to his friends as Jack, has been accused of murdering his mistress, Amanda Harper. There is only one man he can think of to defend him in the trial of the century, his best friend from childhood Rob Jacobson. Rob, now one of DC's most powerful litigators, wants to help his friend, but he needs to know for sure that Jack did not do it. He tells Jack the only way he will take on the case is if he tells him the whole trust. After a st...
Herald of Dec. 8, 1899 From Dec. 5, 1974 Edition Elder Henry R. Holsinger, known to Herald readers for articles which he wrote under the name of “The Old Cover,” completed a history of the Church of the Brethren which was being published under the title of “The History of the Tunkers.” Mr. Holsinger, a former resident of Berlin, Pa., was then living in Lathrop, Calif. He also was preparing to publish an autobiography. Three homesick Indian boys at the Carlisle Indian School started for their western home, but were located at Bedford. Erectio...
Herald of Dec. 5, 1924 From Dec. 1, 1949 and Dec. 9, 1999 Editions Haul out the dictionaries and sharpen the pencils! The Herald’s crossword puzzle made its first appearance in a series of the popular brain testers. Some would be easy, others might stumble over the simplest words. One was likely to trip-up if ascending or descending too rapidly the first puzzle titled “Heavenly Stairway.” Acknowledging the gift of a miniature horseshoe, a grateful Chinaman was sending Charles Gorsuch a silk handkerchief inscribed with both names and a few y...
Herald of Dec. 8, 1949 Morrisons Cove will once again become a haven for Europeans, when a Latvian family of six, once well-to-do farmers who have lived in concentration and displaced-person camps since 1943, arrive here early next year. The family, befriended by Miss Joyce Williams, a Roaring Spring girl who is in charge of German personnel in a D-P camp near Schweinfurt, Germany, will find a home and jobs awaiting them. The Martinsburg Community Fellowship of Churches met in the Borough Building on Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Leon K...
Herald of Dec. 5, 1974 A Holstein in the herd of Clarence and Kenneth Mowry at Bakers Summit next week will become the world’s most honored cow. On Sunday the 10-year-old cow named Corrine will complete a one-year milking period in which she will set a world record by passing the 50,000 pound mark. She is the first cow of any breed to achieve this milestone in milk production. Snow mixed with rain, and in some sections sleet, fell throughout Morrisons Cove Sunday and was followed by more snow Monday. Roaring Spring Borough Council accepted t...
Herald of Dec. 9, 1999 The Spring Cove Outreach for Parent Enrichment (SCOPE) center at the Roaring Spring Elementary School opened Oct. 4. SCOPE is formerly known as the Spring Cove Family Center, which was formerly located at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Jonathan O’Harrow of Sproul is one of 41 Susquehanna University seniors who will be nationally recognized as outstanding leaders in the 2000 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. American Universities and Colleges. A Martinsburg man who has been cha...
Herald of Dec. 4, 2014 Saturday, Nov. 29, was a great day to kick off the Christmas season in Claysburg. Claysburg’s first “Christmas in the Park” event went off without a hitch. There was Christmas snow on the ground, a chill in the air and lots of festivities and fun at the park. It was evident that much planning and work went into this affair. The new airline serving the Altoona-Blair County airport is committed to customer service, according to company officials. As of yesterday, Dec. 3, Sun Air Express is now providing commercial fligh...
I think that black bears are the most magnificent mammals in Pennsylvania. They symbolize wilder times. Although they are generally passive and fearful of humans, a mature bear is strong enough to overpower even the toughest of men. I have run into a number of bruins while I have been fishing. Thankfully, none of them have been aggressive; and though I was concerned about them, I was never really afraid. Several people I know have had some recent encounters with bears that have not been altogether pleasant. One woman who lives in a rural area...
Central's Adyson Poet (2) pulls up to shoot between Bishop Carroll's Adelyn Myers and Caroline Golden during the first night of the Lady Huskies Tip-off Tournament Friday, Nov. 29 at Bishop Carroll High School....
“Listen to me, all of you, and understand—there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile.” (Mark 7:14-15 NRSV) Not everyone who met Jesus was impressed with him. We know that was especially true of the scribes and Pharisees. These men were well educated; they had read and studied the scriptures. They knew the laws. They had strict convictions between correct and incorrect behavior for people who wanted to follow God’s teachings. In fact, they saw it as their privilege and respons...
When I was a kid my mom spent time researching our family history. The Kletzings immigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania in 1833. Hannah arrived with five children. Her husband died either just before boarding the ship or at sea. The youngest was a baby, and he’s the one from whom I am descended. We made interesting discoveries. At one time there was a Kletzing College in Iowa. But does a study of our family genealogy change the way I live today? Not that I’m aware. There are, however, some genealogies that matter, such as the one that beg...
It was a challenging time for the Prophet Isaiah. He was required of God to preach judgment upon his people. That is always painful. Of course God is right in bringing judgment to the Divided Israel. They had not obeyed God and not fulfilled God’s requirements for them. On a personal level, Isaiah had served God faithfully under the good kings Uzziah and Jotham. But, King Ahaz has come to power and he was not a good king in spite of having the godly examples of his father and grandfather and the godly advice and warnings from Isaiah. Isaiah t...
Olivia Day portrays Mary in the Journey to Bethlehem at St. Matthew Lutheran Church event....
The Grace Pointe Community Church of God hosted their first Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day. Donations were accepted for the Essentials Pantry which helps to provide essential grocery and health items for the community....
For the Williamsburg Women's Civic Club, this month's meeting topic was "Hospice Care," presented by UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice account representative Pam Hettinger. Once known as Home Nursing Agency, UPMC Home Healthcare got its start, according to Hettinger, in 1968, and the first hospice nurse in the area, she says, is still living. Hettinger said she has worked in home healthcare/family hospice for over 30 years and truly loves her job. According to Hettinger, hospice is a care bene...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Williamsburg. Christmas Parade The annual Williamsburg Christmas Parade will take place this Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4:30 p.m. The parade route follows: Sage Hill Drive to Taylor Street, to First Street, to High Street, to East Second Street, and ends at East Second/Spring Street. Following the parade, gift bags will be provided to children who visit Santa. Light Up Night Santa will light the tree at 5:30 p.m. and will be available for photo...
Williamsburg's Levada Gorsuch, left, attempts to strip the ball away from Indiana's Laken Kugler during the opening night of the Forest Hills Tournament Friday, Nov. 29 at Forest Hills High School....
Belinda, 66, and Bob Carper, 69, of Martinsburg recently moved into their new home just in time for the holiday season. The Carpers designed their home to fit their needs as they get older, and want it to be their last move. "It was built with the idea of low maintenance and not having to worry as we get older," Belinda said. Their property located in Martinsburg is a one-story which is a change from their previous two-story home located about two blocks from their current property. They pick...
Real estate has long been touted as a worthy investment. Home values historically appreciate over time, making real estate a desirable investment opportunity and one that simultaneously fulfills an investor's need for a place to live. That sounds like a win-win for those with the means of purchasing a home. But in recent years, many people have found themselves priced out of the real estate market due to a number of variables beyond their control. It's no secret that home prices have been on...
Millions of celebrants welcome family and friends into their home as overnight guests each holiday season. Hosting loved ones during the holiday season is a selfless act that enables families to create the kind of lasting memories that make December such a special time of year. As hosts prepare their homes for loved ones this holiday season, they can consider these tips to make guests rooms as welcoming as possible for friends and family. • Check the bedding and replace, if necessary. It’s easy to overlook the comfort of bedding in a guest roo...
According to the Zillow Home Value Index, the median value of homes in the United States increased dramatically between 2019 and 2024. Data from the online real estate listing service indicates the median value of a home in the U.S. in August 2019 was $243,386. Just half a decade later, that value had risen to $361,282, marking a 67 percent increase in median home value over that time. Housing prices have experienced an even greater uptick in Canada, where data from the Canadian Real Estate Association indicates that the average selling price...
A home is the most expensive purchase many people ever make. Buyers understand that certain costs come with home ownership. However, some of the costs associated with home ownership can catch even the most savvy savers off-guard. And in recent years, those extra costs have been surging. The following are some of the unexpected expenses that come with living the homeowner dream. • Property taxes: Depending on where you live, property taxes can comprise a large portion of monthly expenses. Some p...
Renting an apartment or a home is convenient for people just starting out in life who may not have ample savings or a high enough credit score to secure a mortgage. Renting also may be necessary for individuals who have been priced out of a real estate market that has remained high over the last several years. Though conventional wisdom may suggest renting is a poor long-term investment, there are certain benefits to renting. In addition, renters can look to various strategies to solidify their financial futures. • Grow your credit score. R...
A silent foe may be lurking in homes and buildings, and it can cause a number of negative health effects. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says can build up in the air of homes and buildings. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services warns that radon is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths each year in the United States. Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can be inhaled and become trapped in the...
Few images capture the spirit of a season as well as a family gathered around a fireplace embodies winter. Winter is indeed a time when families spend more time together indoors, and there's no better gathering spot than around a warm fireplace. Heartwarming scenes around a fireplace are even more enjoyable when safety has been prioritized. While natural fireplaces with roaring flames are notable safety risks, it's important that individuals with gas fireplaces embrace fire safety as well. The...
The holiday season comes at a time when the weather can be anywhere from cool to frigid. But even if the weather outside is somewhat frightful, holiday entertaining in outdoor spaces can still be delightful. Making the most of outdoor spaces during the holidays and the rest of the winter can enable guests to spread out, which should make things more comfortable for them. With that goal in mind, the following are some tips for putting outdoor areas to good use when hosting loved ones this...
Friendship Fire Chief James Musselman said one of the most common causes of fire incidents during the colder winter months are chimney or flu fires. "This is due to people not maintaining or cleaning them regularly," he said. "If you use a fireplace, make sure to clean the chimney regularly and have it inspected." Another common cause is overloaded electrical circuits and power strips. "Space heaters especially are not made for power strips, and should always be plugged directly into the wall...