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The Central Track team had one Senior Night home meet against the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers and the Chestnut Ridge Lions. The girls beat the Lady Lions 91-55, but lost to the Lady Hilltoppers 79-70. The boys lost to both the Lions and the Hilltoppers, 72-69 and 88-62 respectively. For the girls, Heather Brumbaugh, Dana Heltzel, Julia Ritchey and Jenna Smith won the 4x800 with a time of 12.05.9. Elana Decker, Alana Mingle, Leah Johnston and Lakkyn Dibert won the 4x100 with a time of 53.7. Leah Decker won the 100m hurdles with a time of 16.8....
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Just what is “Juneteenth” day and what does it celebrate? Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Even though it is in its infancy on paper, Juneteenth is considered the longest-running African American holiday in history. The National Museum of African American History and Culture notes that Juneteenth marks a significant date in American history. June 19, 1865 marks the day when the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, under General Gordon Granger, and announced to the locals that all enslaved African Ame...
Headaches can be a nuisance unlike any other. When suffering from headache, it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience difficulty concentrating and many people also find it hard to sleep. Headache is a significant issue for adults across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, as much as 4 percent of the world’s adult population experiences headache on 15 or more days each month. The prevalence of headaches can make it seem as though they’re inevitable. However, many headache triggers are the byproducts of lifestyle choic...
This Father's Day, families will gather to thank dads for all they do. Gifts often are part of Father's Day celebrations, and here's a list of gift ideas for dads with various interests. Gaming Dad The draw of popular video games doesn't abate for some men as they get older. If your dad is at home with game controller in hand, then gifts that feed his hobby can be ideal. Virtual reality has made great strides. Devices that enable VR game play and other entertainment may appeal to Dad. There are...
The value of a well-balanced diet is undeniable. An eating plan that includes foods from the various food groups ensures individuals get an assortment of healthy vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Certain foods may need to be avoided by individuals with preexisting conditions, but those without such restrictions can follow dietary guidelines from the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. Those guidelines include various recommendations regarding dairy consumption. • The USDA notes that the amount of dairy an i...
Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Jeff Coleman visited the Herald on May 9. Coleman was previously a Pa. representative and is running on a platform of returning "statesmanship and civility" to politics. He is one of nine candidates on the May 17 primary ballot. His website is at https://colemanforpa.com....
New to the area is Garman Seafood, located south of Woodbury on PA-36. “I want to concentrate on fresh wild caught Atlantic seafood,” said owner Elvin Garman. “This seafood comes out of Maryland.” Garman said that he carefully chose a company that believed in God being the provider. There is no other place in this part of the Cove to buy fresh seafood, he said. Garman said that he will provide seafood items such as grouper, flounder, salmon, lobster, snow crabs and oysters. For those who need ideas on how to cook something, Garman’s wife or s...
The Central High School Prom was held on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Casino at Lakemont Park. The 250 Central High School students and their guests enjoyed dinner and dancing from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The theme was "Puttin' on the Ritz"....
There are four seats up for grabs to represent Blair County on the Republican State Committee to be filled by two men and two women. With only two male candidates running, they are assured a seat on the committee, leaving four women competing for the other two slots. Kathy Gassler of East Freedom said she is running for a seat on the committee to help ensure people make informed decisions when they vote. "I felt such an urgency to help get out the vote," she said. "I've been active with various...
A piece of property hosting softball fields at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School was a topic of discussion at the Greenfield Township supervisor’s meeting on May 3. Richard Gergely, Claysburg-Kimmel school board president, and Jeremy Knott, school board member, were present at the meeting to discuss the township-owned piece of property along Athletic Field Drive. The lot is adjacent to the school’s football field and is leased to the district by the township. The district’s representatives proposed buying the piece of land to aid upcoming impro...
At the May 9 committee of the whole working meeting of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors, Business Manager Kathy Hazenstab recommended a two-percent increase in tax millage to the board for the 2022-23 school year. The increase would set the district tax millage at 11.2506 mills and would bring the district $205,362 in additional tax revenue. The median amount property taxes would be raised is $31.23 annually for a property valued at $141,600. The district is looking at a proposed total revenue of $26,359,986. The current...
A bridge in Freedom Township will be closed indefinitely until officials can fully assess the damage and plan for repairs. County Bridge No. 69, located on Everett Road near the post office, was damaged last month when an entire side crumbled into the creek while workers were running new water and sewer lines. Because the barrier on the creek side of the bridge that keeps cars from going over the edge is gone, the Blair County commissioners have elected to close the entire bridge until an...
A Taylor Township supervisor accused of sexually assaulting two female tenants of a trailer park he manages will have his case heard in Blair County Court. William Replogle, 80, appeared for a preliminary hearing on May 6 in front of Altoona Magisterial District Judge Daniel DeAntonio, who found enough evidence to send the cases to the higher court. Replogle was arrested on Feb. 18 by both Martinsburg and North Woodbury Township police after the women said Replogle propositioned them for sex in...
