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The Pennsylvania State Police in Hollidaysburg on Wednesday morning, May 15, said they have identified the Toyota Rav4 and the operator in connection with the hit-and-run on Thursday, April 18, in Roaring Spring. State Police on May 9 had asked the public for assistance in identifying the operator of the vehicle because it was believed he or she may have information to assist in the investigation. According to the State Police, Hollidaysburg, the vehicle was observed in the former Bickel's...
Public Notice The board of public education of the spring Cove School District Will COnduct a Public Hearing Under the Local Agency Law Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provision of Section 514 of the Public School Code, the Board of Public Education of the Spring Cove School District will hold a public hearing regarding an employee disciplinary matter on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Auditorium of the Spring Cove Middle School, 185 Spring Cove Drive, Roaring Spring, PA 16673. No public... Full story
The Spring Cove School Board has cancelled the public hearing that was scheduled for 6 p.m. today, May 21, at the Spring Cove Middle School in Roaring Spring. There was also a notice posted outside the administration building on Monday, May 20, that the public meeting for the non-professional employee scheduled for May 21 was cancelled. Reggie Nevins, who was believed to be the non-professional employee, was unanimously approved as assistant baseball coach for this 2019 spring season; however the season ended the night of the board meeting,... Full story
Five Morrisons Cove-area softball and baseball teams have qualified for the District 6 postseason, which is scheduled to get underway on Monday, May 20. Qualifying softball teams include Claysburg-Kimmel and Williamsburg in Class 1A and Central in Class 3A. In baseball, C-K will complete in the Class 2A field and Central in 3-A. In softball action on Monday, No. 3 C-K will host No. 6 Williamsburg at 4 p.m. The winner will match up with either No. 2 Portage or No. 7 West Branch in a semifinal...
Robert H. Saylor, 96, of Windber, died peacefully at the Crossroads at Arbutus Park Manor & Retirement Center on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31, at Tire Hill Church of the Brethren, 665 Tire Hill Rd, Tire Hill, Johnstown. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Bob was born on Nov. 7, 1922, in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Clarence E. and Ruie Mae (Stuckey) Saylor. He is survived by his loving wife Delores M. (Strait)... Full story
Thelma F. Steele, 94, of Martinsburg, formerly of Loysburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg. A funeral was held on Saturday, May 11, at Weaver Funeral Home LLC, weaversfh.com, Woodbury. Pastor Mick Dawes and Pastor Nancy Goff officiated. Interment was at Salemville Cemetery. Thelma was born on Feb. 11, 1925, in Waterside, daughter of the late Warden and Bertha (Steele) Ebersole. She was united in marriage to Lester E. Steele on Jan. 29, 1944, in the parsonage at t... Full story
Penny J. Beck, 59, of Altoona, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, May 8, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. The immediate family will hold a private viewing at Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring. A graveside memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 15, at Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Pastor Suzanne Detterline officiated. Penny was born on Feb. 19, 1960, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Carl G. and A. JoAnn (Oakes... Full story
Max W. Hershberger, 84, of New Enterprise, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. A funeral was held on Tuesday, May 14, at New Enterprise Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Marlys Hershberger officiated. Private interment was in the New Enterprise Cemetery. Max was born on June 17, 1934, in New Enterprise, son of the late Ross and Cleo (Detwiler) Hershberger. He was united in marriage to Joan Furry on June 12, 1960, at New Enterprise Church of the Brethren Surviving are his... Full story
Daniel B. “Tucker” Hoffman, 94, of New Enterprise, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his home. A funeral was held on Saturday, May 11, at New Enterprise Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Marlys Hershberger officiated. Tucker was born on Sept. 30, 1924, in New Enterprise RD, a son of the late Daniel B. Sr. and Eliza (Dooley) Hoffman. He was united in marriage with Shirley A. Fluke on Feb. 28, 1948, in Cumberland, Maryland. She preceded him in death on Dec. 16, 2004. Surviving are daughter Pamela Brallier (Daniel) of Harrisburg; son Richard... Full story
Caleb Lingenfelter of Martinsburg graduated from Cedarville (Ohio) University with a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry education degree during the 123rd annual commencement held May 4. Cedarville University, located between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,193 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study....
South Woodbury Township supervisors adopted a public comment policy during their May 7 meeting. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that citizens are allowed time to present their views pertaining to issues concerning South Woodbury Township, while at the same time permitting the board of supervisors to conduct their meetings in an effective manner. Public comments shall be limited to five minutes per person unless the chairman grants additional time. Total time is 30 minutes unless extended by the chairman. The chairman may deny a...
In preparation for Pennsylvania’s municipal primary election on May 21, Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar has reminded Pennsylvanians that they can find comprehensive voting information at votesPA.com. Secretary Boockvar said that the votesPA site is “a one-stop shop” for Pennsylvanians preparing to go to the polls on primary day. Pa. residents can verify their registration, find out where to vote and watch a video of how to cast a ballot on their county’s voting system. “We encourage all eligible voters to be fully informed about the...
Claysburg-Kimmel Future Business Leaders of America member Emily Claar placed first in the Who's Who in Pennsylvania FBLA event at the Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference in Hershey on April 8-10. This prestigious honor also includes a William Selden Scholarship of $1,500. The scholarship is named in honor of former long-time PA FBLA State chairman and considered to be the modern-day founder of PA FBLA, William Selden. The Who's Who award recognizes member involvement and accomplishments...
The 2019-20 preliminary budget approved by the school directors at Claysburg-Kimmel on May 8 includes a real estate tax increase of 3.4 percent, the district’s Act 1 limit. The preliminary plan was approved by an 8-1 vote. Shelda Repko, board vice president, cast the only “no” vote. The preliminary budget has the district’s expenses at $13,308,176 and the revenue at $12,519,255 – a deficit of $788,951. According to Michelle Smithmyer, the district’s business manager, the increase would generate about $150,000 – or an average of $10.25 annual...
"Elephant and Piggie" is a book series by Mo Willems. The books are written in a comic-book style. They feature two friends: an elephant, Gerald, and a pig, Piggie. The books are written in a conversational style with Gerald's words appearing in grey letter bubbles and Piggies words appearing in pink letter bubbles. These two characters are best friends despite their differences. The books are humorous stories focusing on Elephant and Piggies differences. While the stories are funny, they...
I don't know ... sometimes I feel like I'm a dinosaur in the land of George Jetson. Every day seems to bring news of something that I never thought I would see in the country I grew up in. I'm not judging, mind you. I have plenty of planks in my own eyes so I have no right to go about judging others for the specks they might have in theirs. What I'm saying is that the lines between good and bad, right and wrong, evil and righteous, normal and abnormal have become so blurred – or erased c...
In the movie “Brazil,” the roads and highways of the future are lined with billboards placed edge to edge, creating a wall. Director Terry Gilliam was making a point about over-commercialization and out-of-control consumerism. The billboards are not an important plot point. They’re just a backdrop to character actions in the move. But they have the effect of making viewers think, “Wow. That’s kind of crazy to have endless billboards like that.” I noticed the other day that a new large billboard is apparently being put up on Cove Mountain Ro...
Herald of May 14, 2009 Central High School’s Mock Trial team has done it again by placing 10th in the nation. The students were honored in front of their peers, family and state officials at a banquet on Saturday, May 9, at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Ga. Only 10 of the 42 teams are awarded recognition in the National High School Mock Trial Championship. The students and parents were elated with the top 10 finish given that this was the first time a Cove-area school has been to nationals. Northern Bedford school directors tentatively approved...
Herald of May 12, 1994 The Morrisons Cove Home has announced that it has received a $100,000 pledge toward its “Celebrate Our Heritage” capital campaign. The pledge will provide the name for the lobby of the home’s proposed nursing center, which will be under construction later this year. The lobby will be named after Roxie Detwiler. Martinsburg Mayor Richard D. Moore and the Martinsburg Police Department reminded citizens that due to the new turning lanes at the square, parking is no longer permitted in front of the post office. Mayor Moore...
Herald of May 15, 1969 A group of citizens plan to ask the Spring Cove School Board at its meeting Monday night to change the school colors that had been chosen in March for the new Spring Cove Junior High School. According to Mrs. Joseph Oakes of Roaring Spring, secretary for the group, there has been “widespread dissent” with the colors selected by the board on the recommendation of its executive committee. Plans were made to circulate petitions intended to persuade the school board to change its mind. The petitions were sent home with jun...
Herald of May 18, 1944 A telegram was received by Mrs. Elmer E. Rhodes of Royer Wednesday afternoon from the War department informing her that her son, Technical Sergeant Norbert E. Rhodes is missing since May 1. Sergeant Rhodes was a top turret gunner and had been in the thick of the war activities since going overseas. The last letter received by his mother was dated April 30, and presumably came from England. Sergeant Rhodes had been in the service since November, 1942, and was in training camps all over the United States. He trained in Cali...
Herald of May 16, 1919 Seven men, six of whom were officials of the Silica Brick Operatives’ association in this section of the state, were drowned at 3:45 on Saturday afternoon, when a boat in which they were crossing the Juniata river, at Hawstone, near Lewistown, sank. Three of the victims were residents of Claysburg, identified with the Standard Refractories company and all were attending the regular monthly meeting of the Silica Operatives’ association at Lewistown and Hawstone. Five persons aboard the boat were saved. Those drowned wer...
Herald of May 10, 1894 Walter Uerkes and George H. Thomas, both of Altoona, were making deliveries in the Hogback area of Roaring Spring when a dog jumped out of the bushes, frightening the horse that was drawing their wagon. The horse began to kick and bolted down the hill, eventually hitting a telephone pole and overturning the wagon. The two men and a local boy who was helping with the deliveries were thrown from the vehicle. They received only slight injuries in the mishap, and the two were able to return home by train that evening....
When the Revolutionary War ended in 1783, the people of the newly minted United States of America were free to explore new boundaries and seek new opportunities without interference from the British crown. This opened up opportunities to settle into areas rich in resources and to build communities in the new country. In 1790, a full 14 years before Lewis and Clark began their trek to explore newly purchased land in the Louisiana territory in 1804, a man named Jacob Ake, settled on former Indian...
The May 13 Spring Cove School Board Committee of the Whole meeting was highlighted by the school district receiving notice that they had been awarded the Part B Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency School Safety and Security Grant Award for $360,801. Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker made this announcement during her monthly report. She said funds will be used this summer to replace five entrances (doors and windows) at Spring Cove Middle School and to outfit the new doors with electronic access systems. The remaining funding will be...
1. Office candidate is running for – Blair County Coroner 2. Candidate’s party affiliation – Republican 3. Candidate’s full name – Erin Kathleen Myers 4. Candidate’s current age – 35 5. Candidate’s town of residence – Hollidaysburg 6. Candidate’s immediate family – Bianca Moxin (mother) Gerald McNulty (father) James Myers (husband) 7. Any details that the candidate wishes to provide regarding family – Mother is a retired nurse anesthetist of 36 years; father is a retired sheriff from Lee County, Florida; husband is a 20-year law enforcement...
1. Office candidate is running for – Greenfield Township Supervisor (6 year position) 2. Candidate's party affiliation – Democratic 3. Candidate's full name – Jordan C. Oldham 4. Candidate's current age – 31 (As of April 27, 2019) 5. Candidate's town of residence – Claysburg 6. Candidate's immediate family – Helen and Jim Betar (mother, step father); Rodney Oldham (father) 7. Any details that the candidate wishes to provide regarding family – I just want to thank my family for always suppor...
1. Office candidate is running for – Roaring Spring Borough Council 2. Candidate’s party affiliation – Republican 3. Candidate’s full name – James L. Musselman 4. Candidate’s current age – 39 5. Candidate’s town of residence – Roaring Spring 6. Candidate’s immediate family – Wife, Shaina; and children Nathan, Madison and Keely. 7. Any details that the candidate wishes to provide regarding family – Myself, my wife and children are all members/volunteers of the Friendship Fire Company. 8. Candidate’s current occupation or occupation retired fro...
Three contestants will compete for the Blair County Dairy Princess and the Alternate Dairy Princess titles on Saturday, May 18, at the CMA Church, Williamsburg. Contestants will have an interview with a panel of judges and answer an impromptu question on stage. They will also be asked to craft a skit and a speech geared toward encouraging all age groups to enjoy three servings of dairy products as a part of a healthy and balanced diet. Vannika Rice is the daughter of Dave and Terri Rice. Her...
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest) offer of $4.384 million to cover three municipal projects was accepted during the May 7 Williamsburg Municipal Authority meeting. The motion to accept the 20-year loan was made by Daryl Cole with Stan Grove seconding; motion passed. Cole also made the motion to authorize the project out for bid and to advertise in the Morrisons Cove Herald with David Myers seconding; motion passed. The authority will open bids for projects in July. There was a bid opening to chip the trees that...
This week’s recipes all have to do with the restaurants we enjoy – copycat recipes. Sure, we can’t get the real thing to taste exact, but close is always good. Here are two copycat recipes that are sure to make you question if your skills in the kitchen are restaurant quality. Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole Ingredients: 2 lbs. hash browns salt and pepper 4 oz. butter 1/2 cup minced onion 8 oz. sour cream 10.75 oz. condensed cream of chicken soup 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 baking pa...
An “unclear” policy in regards to vacation time was amended during the May 6 Williamsburg Borough Council meeting. The policy, which affected both police personnel and borough employees, needed to be amended because of the five-year time limit being on both the 10-day vacation period and the 15-day vacation period. The new amendment says that between two and four years of employment with the borough, an employee earns 10 vacation days a year; with five to 10 years of employment, the employee earns 15. Jon Detwiler made the motion to accept thi...
A Claysburg man is behind bars following his arrest in the parking lot of Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School on April 3. According to charges filed by Greenfield Township police, Joshua A. Hileman, 33, was sitting in his car in the parking lot of the school while his girlfriend, Brooke McGeary, took Hileman's son inside at approximately 10:20 a.m. Greenfield Township Police officer Brittany Diehl, who also serves as the school's resource officer, was notified by staff that a woman had dropped...
Hollidaysburg Borough Police are investigating a case of animal abuse after a video showing what appeared to be two teenagers torturing and killing a turtle surfaced over the weekend. The incident, which happened near a pond at a golf course in Hollidaysburg, shows the teens picking up the turtle by the tail before throwing it on the ground and stomping on it. Police became aware of the incident after the video was posted on Facebook and went “viral,” meaning it was shared throughout the social media site and viewed numerous times. Once pol...
The Taylor Township supervisors’ May 6 meeting opened with a resident who is concerned about the township’s plan to vacate Papermill Road. He asked who would maintain and plow the road. Papermill Road has three residents, two private homes and the Roaring Spring Borough Sewer Plant. Taylor solicitor David Pertile explained that the road would remain as is and become a private drive. The owners of property accessed by this road would be responsible for plowing and upkeep. The township affirmed that they do not plow the road now, that Roa...
The Second World War was perhaps the most notable historic event of the 20th century. It not only affected an entire generation of people, but forever changed our modern world. Though Blair County had not witnessed battles or catastrophic destruction as in Europe or Asia, the people of Central Pennsylvania still experienced the effects of the conflict. Soldiers and civilians alike participated in a monumental war movement that would ultimately fuel an arsenal of democracy. This common goal...
We're looking for a winner to claim FOUR tickets to see the Altoona Curve take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31. Just leave a comment under this post. (No purchase necessary, but you must register to be able to comment. Click the "Free Trial" link to complete your registration.) The Herald will randomly select one lucky winner at noon on Thursday, May 23. The winner must claim the tickets in person at the Herald office during regular business hours AND must show ID...
We're looking for a winner to claim FOUR tickets to see the Altoona Curve take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. Just leave a comment under this post. (No purchase necessary, but you must register to be able to comment. Click the "Free Trial" link to complete your registration.) The Herald will randomly select one lucky winner at noon on Thursday, May 23. The winner must claim the tickets in person at the Herald office during regular business hours AND must show ID...
Spring gobbler hunters are reluctant to give up spots where they hunt. After all, it's tough enough to tag a tom without having large numbers of other hunters trying to call to a gobbler you are working. Old-school trout fishermen often have a couple of secret spots tucked away where they can consistently land some nice fish without interference from other anglers. It would take a medieval torture chamber to make these anglers reveal where these hot spots are located. However, turkey hunters'...
The Northern Bedford boys’ track and field squad finished fourth in the 70th annual West Central Coaches Meet held on May 3 at Windber Stadium. Ian Zimmerman paced the Panthers with a three-win, MVP performance. Zimmerman won the 800-meter run in 2:03.94 and 1600-meter run in 4:43.22 and anchored the winning 4x800 relay team that included Josh Strayer, Conner Laird and Ian Sherlock. The foursome’s winning time was 8:43.77. Zimmerman was the first NB athlete to win an MVP award at this prestigious meet since Taylor Crawford won the award on the...
Central Everett 6, CHS 4 On April 29, Everett visited Central and left on the short side of a 6-4 final score. Jason Ferry was the winning pitcher as he struck out three and walked four. Jacob Eberlin picked up the save with two strikeouts and two free passes. Everett had a slim 9-7 advantage in base-hits. Hunter Klotz, Paxton Kling and Casey Walters recorded doubles in the win. Kling, Walters, Noah Muthler, Dylan Focht and Lleyton Kling had RBIs. CHS 11, Huntingdon 0 On April 30, the team traveled to Huntingdon and returned with an 11-0 six...
McCoy's Lawn & Garden recently won the Blair Regional YMCA first- and second-grade basketball league with an 11-1 record. Members of the team were (from left): First row: Khloe Detwiler, Ava Verbit, Marah Diehl, Abel Corley and Camryn Parrilla. Second row: Manager Megan Diehl, Lucas Horton, Colby Gojmerac, Brooks Decker, Drew Dillon, Landyn Kasun and manager Elana Decker....
The Central Dragon volleyball team dropped a pair of contests last week, lowering its record to 0-12 on the season. BG 3, CHS 0 On May 7, the team traveled to Bishop Guilfoyle and fell in three sets 25-19, 25-13, 25-7. Huntingdon 3, CHS 0 On May 9, the team hosted Huntingdon and came up short 25-19, 25-19, 25-17. Sam Moyer paced the team with nine service points while Zack Gahagan added four. Devin Clapper led the team in kills (four) and blocks (three). Zeb Wyant and Gahagan each had three kills, while Eli Lingenfelter had a team high of...
Martinsburg Borough Council made history on Monday, May 6, with the hiring of the police department’s first-ever third full-time officer, Logan K. Tornatore of Altoona was named the borough’s new full-time police officer. He joins Chief of Police Kerry L. Hoover and Sgt. Justin Davis as the three full-time officers. Tornatore, who currently works full-time for the Saxton Borough Police Department and part-time with Martinsburg, will officially begin his new duties on Monday, May 20. He is also the school resource officer at Forbes Road. The...
Swallows on the telephone wires Are quarter notes the sun inspires, A rondo for the wind to play Through the fields of new-mown hay. Quarter notes on a sun-lit staff – My soul is not big enough by half To hold the songs I hear today Over the fields of sun-sweet hay. I try to sing this wild, sweet song; Then notes dart off and it goes wrong. Yet still I hear the tunes they play Above the fields in sunny May. ~Helen C. Smith I like the idea of my feathered friends being sun-inspired quarter n...
The Martinsburg Community Library has a new library director. Danette Feathers began her new duties on Monday, May 7. She lives in Everett and graduated from Northern Bedford High School and Shippensburg University. While in school her favorite place to spend time was the library. "I wished that I could own all the books in the library," she said. She taught middle school English in Everett and enjoyed helping her students find books in the school library. Danette's hobbies besides reading are...
The Claysburg Area Public Library was awarded $3,000 from the Claysburg Education Foundation for the 2019-20 Learning @ the Library program. This program is a preschool program which prepares children for entering kindergarten. It also involves the parents/caretakers in the early reading education of their children. The children learn their numbers, letters, colors and shapes. They also learn to listen to stories, participate in songs and develop social skills. This program has been at the...
Thanks to a lack of proper purging in my house, I happened to find an old newspaper clipping that made me giggle. It was a list of 10 items titled "Look-and See Signs of Aging" as well as a full blown article on caring for seniors and what to look for to indicate they may be in decline. Quite unfortunately, I had not written down the date or the source from which I had obtained it. Here is what it said: • "Look in refrigerator, freezer and drawers. Has food spoiled because mom can't get to the g...
Paul and his company have had a modicum of success in spreading the Gospel. But we have just seen there are some closed doors. That can be discouraging. Likely we have all felt such a thing. Things were going along fairly well and suddenly a roadblock. Perhaps a salesman has a dry time or a mom has to deal with sick children. Almost no matter what your job or calling, there are frustrating times. The doors to Asia, Mysia and Bythinia had been closed by God. They have arrived at Troas and are up...
The Central Pennsylvania Service Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Wright Place for Kids, located in the old Wright Elementary School at 1809 11th St., Altoona. The purpose of the service fair is to bring faith-based ministries into a neighborhood of great need. “Many people are not aware of the services that are available to those in poverty, or what opportunities there are to volunteer to help those who need encouragement today,” Nancy E. Head, author of “Restoring the Shattered: Illustrating Chris...
