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Donald L. Rettburg, 92, of Martinsburg, formerly of Waterside, passed away on May 23, 2022, at the Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born on December 10, 1929, in Hollidaysburg; son of the late Walter and Ruth (Helsel) Rettburg. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Rettburg; daughter, Cathy Bowser of Waterside; son, Joel Rettburg of Everett; daughter, Jill Allison (Tim) of Roaring Spring; son, Jay Rettburg (Tammy) of Waterside; sisters, Betty McKie of California, Bertie Rettburg of Arizona, and...
Kenneth “Ken” Scott Barefoot, Jr., 64, of East Freedom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at home. He was born December 11, 1957, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Kenneth Scott Barefoot, Sr. and Jennie (Garyga) Barefoot. He is survived by three sisters: Diane Burak and husband Peter of Wisconsin, Sandra Bump and husband Carl of Florida, and Mary Lou Bowers of Roaring Spring. He was preceded in death by a brother, Peter Paul Barefoot and an infant sister, Georgia. Kenneth was a graduate of Central High School and Clarion Uni...
John E. Hoover Sr., 98, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away late Friday, May 27, 2022, at The Village. He was born Aug.21, 1923, in Williamsburg, the youngest son of the late Vincent E. and Julia Ruth (Sparr) Hoover. On Jan. 12, 1949, he married Doris Ann White at the Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. She preceded him in death Dec. 21, 2015. He is survived by five children: Frank A. (friend, Mary Lou Sigler) of Reedsville, Lou Ann of...
Ronald H. Easly, 86, Martinsburg, formerly of Hastings, passed away Friday afternoon, May 27, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Hastings, son of the late Paul K. and Awilda (Cordell) Easly. On June 21, 1958, he married Catherine L. Kommer in Barnesboro. She preceded him in death Nov. 12, 2017, after 59 years of marriage. He is survived by three children: Beth Ann Cerrone (husband, John) of Ballston Lake, NY, Cheryl Easly (partner, Damian DeAngelis) of Altoona and Doug Easly (wife, Doreen) of...
Cecelia Lorraine “Silkie” Hoover, 87, Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born January 27, 1935, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Elwood C. and Dorothy M. (Detterline) Imler. She is survived by a son, Kelly David Hoover of Martinsburg; a grandson, David A. Hoover (Francine) of Shippensburg; three great-grandchildren: Brunie, Guichelle and Chloe Hoover; two sisters: Darlene J. Fouse of Fredericksburg and...
Larry Wayne Phillips, 60, of Altoona, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly late Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Frederick E. and Grace E. (Metzker) Phillips. He is survived by three children: Amber E. Phillips of Altoona, Dustin F. Phillips (Samantha) of Williamsburg and Holly J. Bem of Philadelphia; a sister-in-law, Gabi M. Williams of Newburg; and seven grandchildren: Matthew Pearson, Billy Miller, Damien Miller, Kaitlyn Bem, McKenzie Bem, Nicholas Phillips and Aniyah...
The Bedford County PA CareerLink and the Federated Library System of Bedford County are pleased to partner for a basic computer course in June 2022, at the PA Careerlink office at the Bedford Business Park, 1 Corporate Drive Bedford, PA 15522. • The no-cost course will take place over five consecutive weeks every Wednesday in June (1, 8, 15, 22, and 29), from 1 until 3 p.m. • There will be 12 available spots for the class, and registration is on a first come first served basis. • To register, call either the Bedford County PA CareerLink...
The Browns, Dan and Sara, lived next door to us. They were the garden experts and had a well-manicured, heavy hedged yard. Beautiful rose bushes lined the fence next to our driveway. They had a swing on their front porch and would be there most every summer evening. You could count on it. The next family were the Podwells. Mr. and Mrs. Podwell were usually on their porch swing as well. Mr. Podwell had a song he sang every time I passed by: “Marie, Marie, my sweet pea. Why don’t you marry me?” Wh...
An interview with John Black, Farm Credit Business Consultant Transition planning is an important topic for farmers because a family business can have an emotional impact on the family structure. It’s hard to separate business and family in any type of family business. Essentially, the farm is the family’s way of life. As a consultant, I meet with families, look at the numbers and the situation in a non-emotional manner. What do you find are stumbling blocks for families developing a farm transition plan? 1. Financial position. Whether it...
Check out the library’s Seed Library. Stop by or visit https://tinyurl.com/mw9e49t7 to view inventory. Chalk the Walk – Every Wednesday starting June 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Whimsical Wednesday Nights – Every Wednesday starting June 15 at 6 p.m. (Program held at Roaring Spring Commons) Open Art Day – June 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sticker Stories – June 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Lunch Bunch – June 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Community Garden Club – every Monday starting June 13 at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon Snack Attack – every Monday through Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. All...
To the Editor: Thank you for the article about the Grove on May 12, 2022. It brought back many good memories for this 93 year old man. My father, Ira Metzger, and my mother, Grace Walter Metzger, took me to a number of Claar-Walter reunions there when I was approximately 4 until I was 18. It was an annual occasion to go see many relatives. Also my first encounter with musical groups. Good food and great music. John Metzger Largo, Florida...
Getting a handle on invasive plants can be a real challenge for many forest landowners. They are everywhere! Most recent data from the US Forest Service says that invasives are present in over 60 percent of the forested plots they sample in Pennsylvania, with the southern part of the state having much greater numbers and diversity of non-native competitive plant species. For landowners and homeowners alike, these plants may become challenging to creating and maintaining the natural habitats that support the values held for the land. Means of...
Herald of June 3, 1897 Dr. R. T. Eldon, wife and little son, Sprankle, are in Philadelphia this week where they will remain until Monday. Dr. Eldon is attending a large gathering of physicians in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the American Medical Association which is in session in Quaker City. Mr. Daniel M. Jones, advance agent for the New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund, called on the Herald office briefly while in town to make arrangements for the reception of a number of children from New York City to enjoy a few weeks of fresh air. The...
Herald of June 6, 1972 The Salvation Army presented 25-year service awards to D. Emmert Brumbaugh of Claysburg and Kenton R. Miller of Martinsburg. In addition to their service in their local units, they were both working on the fund drive to raise money for a new Salvation Army disaster Canteen for Blair, Bedord and Huntingdon Counties. Mrs. Iva M. Johnston of Claysburg was appointed company nurse at Appleton Papers in Roaring Spring. Prior to joining Appleton she was a part-time industrial nurse for General Refractories of Claysburg and...
Herald of June 9, 1922 The committee in charge of securing the grove to be known as the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park consummated a deal this week that gave what is known as the Snyder’s Grove to the association. Miss Hazel Kemberlin entered the office of the Morrisons Cove Telephone Company to train for an operator. A new four room school was being planned for the Mines. The building was to sit along the state highway, one-half mile from Williamsburg. Whooping Cough was reported at Barley’s Corner, several of the children of Emory Ebersole bei...
Herald of June 5, 1997 Jason Link was valedictorian and Aaron Mowers was salutatorian of the Central High School Class of 1997. The Keystone Foundry Museum opened in Hopewell. The newly opened building housed the carpentry, pattern and mine car assembly shops. The main foundry building was opened the previous year. Two Spring Cove teachers will be retiring at the end of the school year. Miss Carole Baker was retiring from Roaring Spring Elementary and Linda K. Smith was retiring from Martinsburg Elementary. At Central High School, teachers...
Herald of June 5, 1947 Veterans of World War I and World War II were honored at services across the Cove. Burgess C. Guy Barley, president of the Martinsburg Memorial Day Association, announced that $177 was collected on Memorial Day. A fire destroyed a modern dairy barn on the C. Oren Whetstone farm northeast of the airport in Martinsburg. Loss was estimated at between $8,000 and $10,000. The majority of loss was in hay, feed and equipment. The Martinsburg Daily Vacation Bible School reported a total enrollment of 190 pupils. The highest...
Herald of June 7, 2012 Anyone with an analog police scanner was warned to purchase a new one as Blair County EMS was planning to switch to a digital narrowband signal in 2013. Most EMS agencies in the area had purchased new equipment in preparation for the change. The third annual Cruise In to Benefit Fragile X Syndrome was held in Martinsburg. More than 50 classic cars showed up for the event that raised more than $12,000 to benefit research for the syndrome. A 97-year old bridge located over Plum Creek near East Sharpsburg was slated to be...
Summer is in full swing now that Memorial Day has come and gone. For most people, summer is their favorite season. For me, it is definitely in my top 3 list. I have fond childhood memories of the warm season. I loved playing Little League baseball, being outside with pals, riding my bike, creek adventures, family vacations and trips to amusement parks. Of course, the fact that school was not in session was very appealing as well. As an adult, the enjoyment of summer has not diminished. Going to...
The title today may be misleading. I really do not think there is such a thing as unanswered prayer. If we are honest about it, my guess is there are far more unspoken or unasked prayers than unanswered ones. God has multiple ways to answer prayer. He answers some with a “Yes.” He answers some with a “No.” But there are other answers also. Sometimes He says, “Not yet.” This means the answer will take a while to prepare for. It may be that circumstances need to change or that the one who is pray...
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Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Derek Hunter, 464 Park Avenue, Tyrone, PA, stored at Freedom Juction Self Storage, East Freedom, PA, will be sold on June 14, 2022, at 10 a.m., at Freedom Junction, East Freedom, PA. Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Antonio Serradella, 195 Amber Lane, Duncansville, PA, stores at Freedom Junction Self Storage East Freedom, PA, will be sold on June 14, 2022, at 10 a.m., at Freedom Junction, East Freedom, PA. Sealed Proposals Sealed pro...
Abigail V. Reigh of Duncansville recently received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Abby graduated Magna Cum Laude and was awarded the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 2022 Graduation Award for excellence in provision of geriatric care and improving the lives of older adults. Abby has accepted a Residency at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is a 2016 graduate of Hollidaysburg Senior High School. Abby is the daughter of Doug and...
ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND Allegany College of Maryland recognized 256 graduates at the conclusion of the recent spring 2022 session. They earned 265 associate degrees and 38 certificates. Members of ACM’s 2022 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to state and place of residence. Unless noted otherwise, the awards refer to degrees. Bedford – Amy Boors, Medical Laboratory Technician; Sidney Lyn Rose Bonanni, Nursing; Cody A. Brubaker, Computer Technology - Cybersecurity Area of Concentration; Landon Def...
Gas prices are stable in Western Pennsylvania this week. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $4.701 Average price during the week of May 23, 2022: $4.700 Average price during the week of June 1, 2021: $3.177 Trend analysis The national average for a gallon of gas rose less than three cents over the past week to reach $4.62. However, the price of crude oil, which accounts for more than 50 percent of the cost of a gallon of gas, has now moved above $115 a barrel. This is due to fears of further global supply constraints as Eu...
Cement will be poured for a new walkway at Hershberger Memorial Pool at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Shown is part of the space before the cement is poured. Now the pool is filled and ready to go. Morrisons Cove Memorial Park is happy to announce the beginning of the summer pool season. As has been tradition, the Hershberger Memorial Pool was open for the 2022 Memorial Day weekend. The pool opened Friday, May 27, at 11:30 a.m. Weather permitting, pool hours are 11:30 a.m. till 7 p.m. daily. It...
Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season has been extended once more, with the deadline moving from May 20 to June 17. Snead also urged Pennsylvanians who are behind on or having trouble paying home heating bills to apply for assistance through the LIHEAP to apply for LIHEAP Cash and LIHEAP Crisis benefits ahead of the new June 17 deadline. “The LIHEAP season is closing for the year on June 17, so Pennsylvanians who may still need help with t...
The popular Downtown Hollidaysburg Allegheny Street Cruise-In hosted by the Borough of Hollidaysburg is scheduled for Friday, June 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event started with the borough’s 175th Anniversary and is returning for its 10th year. Stuckey Automotive is the evening’s sponsor, with sounds from “The Fabulous Flashbacks” provided courtesy of Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council. Enjoy the free live music and family-friendly downtown atmosphere. All vehicles 1972 and older are welcome on a first-come basis. Participating vehicle...
Blair County Coroner Patricia Ross has identified the couple found dead in their Claysburg home on May 24. According to Ross, Orville W. Smith, 85, and Wanda L. Smith, 84, were discovered in their Polecat Hollow, Greenfield Township, home following a welfare check. Ross said the couple had been battling health issues and ruled the deaths a murder-suicide....
The Duncansville Memorial Day Parade included Hollidaysburg Junior High Band, as well as Hollidaysburg Area High School Marching Blue Band....
Since 1994, the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Blair County (LBC) Adult program has been charged with putting the talent of individuals to work on behalf of the entire community. LBC will graduate 21 participants at its 2022 graduating ceremony on June 9, 5-7 p.m., at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Members of the 2022 graduating class are: Angela Baronner, First Commonwealth Bank; Kara Bennett, Advantage Resource Group; Superman Berrow, B4 Club Therapy; Angela Cleckner, American Eagle Paper Mills; Gayle Conner, UPMC Locum...
The Williamsburg Lions Club installed new officers during their meeting on May 9. Shown are (front row, from left) Tim Tate, Merrill Treese, and Jim Foreso; (back row, from left) Wayne Snyder, Rex Metz, Trisha Radmann, MaryAnn Becerra, Julie Foreso, Jason Radmann and installing officer Amos Shatzer of the Burnham Lions Club....
Dorothy’s Kuts Turns 20 Dorothy’s Kuts, located on High Street, will be celebrating her 20 years in business on Saturday, June 4. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., everyone is invited to come into the shop for cake, coffee, special deals. Congratulations Dorothy on such a milestone! Community Give-Back Night The Second Street Bakery and Cafe will have its first Community Give Back Grab-n-Go Event on Sunday, June 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. Carry out only of a bowl of soup, crackers and a piece of pie. This will be donation only. All donations will benefit the...
Class of 2022 graduates Morgan Webb and Lambert Palmer participated in Signing Day at the high school. Webb will attend University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, playing softball, while Palmer will take his talents to the gridiron at St. Vincent College....
Leave it to your Williamsburg reporter to get teary-eyed at graduation when they started to play “Pomp and Circumstance.” Going back to the high school every year makes me so sentimental, because I remember sitting on those chairs, thinking to myself, “Wow, this is it.” That inspired my question this week – what advice would you give this year’s graduating seniors? Here is what a few had to say: Danny Shultz, Jr.: Follow your dreams. Diana Barroner: Save your money, get an education, love your parents and don’t forget where you came from. Te...
President Caymen Hughes leads his class moving their tassels during Commencement activities Friday evening, May 27. The Herald's official graduation edition will be the June 16 edition. More photos and information on Williamsburg's commencement will be included in that issue....
BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY President’s List: Martinsburg – Brian McCall BOB JONES UNIVERSITY East Freedom – Annelise Johnston, a Freshman Business major GROVE CITY COLLEGE Martinsburg – Micah Nicodemus, a Computer Science major PENN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Duncansville – Kimberly Michele Adams, Morgan Elizabeth Bihary, Kylie Ann Marie LoSasso, Tyler John Peterson, Britan Nathanael Swope East Freedom – Macray James Markovich Hollidaysburg – Ibrahim Alawad Aljalki, Trinity Erin Burk, Emily Grace Campbell, Candice Marie Cicero, David Claar, Damon...
As certain as the seed catalogs start arriving every December to January, a large number of Morrisons Cove residents have already or will soon trudge out into the yard, spade a patch, sow some seeds or earth in some plants. Veg gardening for most of us is a tradition, something we witnessed as young children and something even the oldest among us find a sense of accomplishment. Someone once said that as the hunter-gatherer got weary of the road he found a suitable spot, made a hut and plowed a...
Mason Baker of Martinsburg was recognized for academic achievement during Lebanon Valley College’s Social Sciences Award ceremony hosted as part of the College’s Inquiry celebration. Baker, a graduate of Central High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in analytical finance and economics at The Valley and won the following award: Achievement Award in Economics. Baker also is one of 10 Lebanon Valley College student-athletes named to the Spring Middle Atlantic Conference All-Sportsmanship Team. The MAC All-Sportsmanship Teams rec...
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced an extended deadline for research proposals on issues critical to sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry. The deadline to submit proposals is now Friday, June 3, 2022. “Agriculture bears the brunt of the impact of complex challenges with no simple solutions,” said Redding in the initial call for proposals. “Research is the first critical step toward managing the costly and complex challenges of today and developing innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenge...
Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on May 10, 2022, at the Chestnut Ridge Independent Fellowship Church in Fishertown, for their regular business meeting. President Becky Johnen introduced guest Megan Brown, teacher at the Chestnut Ridge School District and winner of a grant from Alpha Beta, that provided funds to expand a program for students to bake desserts sold to staff. The students gain experience in budgeting and banking as well as in community service, as the funds earned support the Bedford County...
Shown are the May Students of the Month for NBC Middle School (from left): Grade 6 – Quinton Morrow, son of Joshua & Jennifer Morrow Yasmin Miller, daughter of Keith & Fyline Miller Grade 7 – Ian Smith, son of Eric & Fallon Smith Ember Martin, daughter of Daniel & Bobbi Martin Grade 8 – Caitlyn Houp, daughter of Brent & Kerri Houp Maximus Gochnour, son of Dody Gochnour & Matthew Gochnour....
Three NBCHS athletes sign their intent....
The Mid State Boys Volleyball League is proud to announce the 1st team all stars for the 2022 season. First team league medals will be distributed shortly. Bishop Guilfoyle Nick Anderson, outside hitter Noah Anderson, outside hitter Central Zeb Wyant, OH Zach Gahagan, OH Zach Wyant, S/Opp Luke Weber, S/Opp Eli Lingenfelter, MB Cayden Wright, MB DuBois Chris Warnick, outside hitter Landon Gustafson, setter/right side West Shamokin Owen Stover, outside hitter Ezra Oesterling, outside hitter Luke Palmo, setter...
The Lady Dragons began their playoff run with a game against the Richland Lady Rams. An 11-4 win allowed them to advance to the next round against the Bald Eagle Area Lady Eagles. A tragic 7-0 loss brings the Lady Dragons' season to a close. The Lady Dragons started the week against the Lady Rams. The Lady Dragons gave up one run in the first, but then responded with one run in the second themselves, followed by three more in the third. Another run in the fourth, two runs in the fifth, and four...
I recently attended a seminar dealing with forest management and wildlife. Held at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church, the program was presented by representatives of the WBL Hardwoods Forestry Department, a division of Bingaman Lumber of Nicktown, PA 15762. The seminar was designed to show how property owners can manage timber stands to benefit wildlife as well as to harvest timber for profit. Jonathan Wirth, a senior procurement forester [(814) 948-6050], noted that most landowners own...
The NBC baseball team ended their season with a 4-0 loss at Fannett-Metal in the first round of the D-5 playoffs this week. The Panthers struggled to get anything going offensively in this one, managing just six hits and zero runs. When the Panthers did reach base, they struggled with baserunning and were put out at second base on two different occasions, stopping potential rallies. Pitching and defense were both pretty solid, but Fannett-Metal was able to scratch across a few runs to win the game. The Panthers ended their season with a record...
The Central Dragon Baseball team began the week facing the Bald Eagle Area Eagles in the District Semi-Final game. A 10-0 win advanced the Dragons to the District title game, where a 7-1 victory over the Penns Valley Rams gave the Dragons the District 6 3A Championship for two years in a row. Against the Eagles, the Dragons exploded for five runs in the first inning. Paxton Kling led off with a single, then moved to third on Jeff Hoenstine's single to right field. A walk for Devon Boyles led to...
Williamsburg fell just short of their goal on Saturday in the PIAA Class 1A championship game, losing to Bishop McCort 7-4, in a game that was much closer than the scoreboard indicates. Williamsburg walked into PNG field as improbable underdogs. The Blue Pirates, who ended the regular season under .500, beat Harmony Area High School to advance to the semi-finals. Williamsburg then defeated heavily favored Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy in comeback fashion. The Blue Pirates got the game-tying...
A Williamsburg man is facing child endangerment charges after taking a 14-year-old girl to the movies and smoking marijuana with her. According to Greenfield Township police, on Feb. 5, a Claysburg woman reported her daughter missing. The woman said that her daughter was supposed to be at the movies with a friend but when she called to check, found out her daughter’s friend was at home. The mother told police that her daughter’s friend said that her daughter was at the movies with a 21-year-old man but that she didn’t know who he was. Later...
