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Cove Community Theater group has been working hard to make improvements and develop entertainment for the community. The theatre is located at 5768 Church View Road, Loysburg. Mary Ellen Laird, proprietor of the company, said the group has been selling beef sticks and Gardners’ Peanut Butter Meltaways for a fundraising project. The theater has also been receiving sponsorship funds. The theater is planning on remodeling the kitchen in order to follow inspection guidelines. An elevator will be installed to help handicapped individuals go to t...
Geraldine T. “Deanie” Miller, 92, of Fredericksburg, rural Martinsburg, passed away Saturday morning, May 29, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late James W. and Ethel I. (Leasure) Campbell. She married Robert B. Miller Sr. September 11, 1947, in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death Sept. 1, 2020. She is survived by five grandchildren: Aaron K. (Jennifer) Miller of Saxton, Lee C. (Carrie) Miller of Roaring...
8, of Williamsburg, passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father Friday morning, May 28, 2021. He was born April 24, 1993, in Everett, Bedford County son of Donald Kenneth Parks Sr. of Williamsburg and Beth Anne Dennis of Whitley City, KY. Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)...
Herbert E. Brown, 84, resident of The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg formerly of Martinsburg, passed away, Thursday, June 3, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. He was born March 7, 1937, in Martinsburg, son of the late Herbert L. and Ethel L. (Holland) Brown. Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)....
Eastern Atlantic States (EAS) Regional Council of Carpenters hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at their Training Center on Patch Way Road in Duncansville on June 2, 2021. The EAS has been in existence since 1881, training the next generation of construction workers. Many dignitaries joined the celebration. Most notably was Jennifer L. Berrier, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. The training center in Duncansville has doubled in training space with this recent exp...
Southern Cove Power Reunion held their June meeting. The treasurer’s report, given by Amy Mellott, treasurer, showed $4,036 in Hometown Bank Museum Fund. The Hometown Bank checking account has a balance of $30,924. The payment for the concrete for the pavilion has not been paid as of this time. The May tractor pull 153 hook-ups. Members enjoyed the banquet in May and over 200 people attended. According to some members the corn was a huge success. The corn was cooked in the steam engine owned b...
The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will meet in Cambria County Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m. This meeting will take place at the residence of Bernie and Anne Svidergol in Ebensburg. The meeting will be outdoors. It is queen field day. Those interested should bring a lawn chair and protective clothing. Attendees should also bring food to share. Interested parties do not need to be beekeepers. For more information, call (814) 472-7637 or email [email protected]....
To the Editor: The Martinsburg Community Library’s Friends of the Library Book Sale on May 27-29 was a huge success! The Friends of the Library want to express our sincere thanks to the Morrisons Cove Herald for their generosity in providing storage units for these many books and for transporting these books to the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. It was much appreciated! Also, we want to thank the Book Sale Organizer Peggy Steinfurth, all the many Friends that helped on the days of the Book Sale, and we are especially grateful for the helpful y...
At local farm supply stores, “Chick Days” — characterized by the sounds of chicks peeping, ducklings quacking, and children and adults squealing from all the avian cuteness — are winding down. This symbolizes, for many people, the end of spring. Summer’s approach also marks the time of year when officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release their yearly Salmonella and Backyard Poultry Report, in which they caution folks to avoid what one Penn State Extension educator calls “chicken kissing.” “Baby chicks, ducklings and e...
I often daydream about having a garden. I envision myself strolling through the rows of greenery, carefully tending the plants while the morning sun warms my shoulders. I can almost feel the smooth texture of the tomato, the daydream version of myself tenderly plucked just moments before. Ninety-nine percent of the time, I am jolted back to reality by a ringing phone, a shutting door or my neighbor starting his truck for work. It is then I realize that my dream of being the ultimate gardener is just that. A dream. The jolt back to reality...
Earlier this year, President Joe Biden signed an executive order calling for strengthening vulnerable agricultural supply chains and encouraging production here at home. In the past 18 months, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural producers, processors, and other small businesses revealed the dangerous effects of consolidation up and down the food supply chain. Farmers, processors, and retailers faced significant losses, and customers found product shortages and high prices. The pandemic isn’t the only issue. News of the r...
Herald of June 11, 1896 A boxing bout was staged at the Odd Fellows Hall in Roaring Spring with admission of 25 cents. The promoters offered $25 to any man in attendance who would stand up for six rounds with the champion. Herald columnist Jasper wrote a stern editorial opposing such entertainment. Flowers were stolen and some tombstones were vandalized at Fairview and Spring Hope cemeteries in Martinsburg. A drunk attacked a young man in the Roaring Spring post office, but the young man pulled from a bundle of papers a long knife that he used...
Herald of June 10, 1971 Dr. Richard Howels sold his dentistry practice to Dr. Clark Jeffries in order to concentrate on the study of orthodontics. Max L. Baker of Roaring Spring was elected chairman of the board of directors for the Garver Memorial YMCA, succeeding Charles A. Gregor, who resigned to move to Wisconsin. The Northern Bedford School Board hired three teachers for the 1971-72 school year. Ralph Scott, Dwight Kennedy and Lind Mummert. Rev. James N. Singer of Baltimore Md. Addressed the 218 Central High School graduates at...
Herald of June 10, 1921 The Woodbury Imperial Band played a big part in making Memorial Day a success. Together with the various church schools, surviving war veterans and outsiders, a 50-car parade motored to area cemeteries and placed flowers and flags on the graves of loved ones. Addresses were delivered by Atty. E.M. Pennell of Bedford, Lutheran pastor Gephart, Henry Walters and Howard Keiper. A noon meal followed at the public school ground for 300 or more persons. A festival arranged by the Civic Club was the evening attraction for a...
Herald of June 6, 1996 The Rev. Chris Bowman of Memorial Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg, and the Rev. David Steele, youth pastor, baptized 10 persons in a special outdoor service in Clover Creek at the Samuel and Carolyn Dean residence, Martinsburg RR 1. Tina Marie Sell of Duncansville, a 1980 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School, wrote and published her own 15-page, paperback children’s book entitled ‘Megan Goes to Brat City.” The illustrator was Mark Bollinger of Altoona. Crystal Goodman was named Williamsburg junior fire queen...
Herald of June 13, 1946 Richard H. Loose and Donald R. Stoudnour returned to their homes in Martinsburg after serving approximately two years in the Pacific. Loose was to begin training as an apprentice printer at the Herald the next week. Stoudnour was returning home to his wife and son. Mrs. Joan Irene Sollenberger, English wife of Grover R. Sollenberger of Fredericksburg, arrived in Morrisons Cove after a 12-day voyage across the Atlantic. Mr. And Mrs. Harry E. Burket of Martinsburg received notice that their son, Staff Sergeant Harry E....
Herald of June 9, 2011 The law firm of Haberstroh, Sullivan, Keating and George submitted the winning bid for the former borough office building at 133 Allegheny Street. The Claysburg-Kimmel softball team finished its 2011 campaign with a 19-5 record, which included the District 6 Class A championship. After winning its sixth District 6 title in the history of the baseball program, a one-run victory over Mount Union, Central scored a 4-2 win over Mohawk at Blair County Ballpark in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. Williamsburg High School...
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV) It was a beautiful morning, so I took my coffee, Bible and devotional books out to the porch. The morning sun was just peeping through the leaves on the trees. The birds were chirping and across the meadow came the faint sound of farm machinery. The air was warm and had that sweet summer morning smell. My daily Bible reading was Ecclesiastes 7-12. Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books...
Much of the church does not celebrate Ascension Day. It is the fortieth day after Jesus rose from death. He now lives eternally. He made many appearances to His Followers after His Resurrection. So far as I can tell, He did not appear to any who were not His Followers. He had at least hinted at this in a discussion with Disciples (See St., John 14:15-31). Jesus also cryptically told His enemies this truth. They seemed to have some understanding of it even though His disciples did not seem to...
Two longtime members of Martinsburg Mennonite Church have birthdays this month. The church honored these members with cards and balloons. This small but mighty church has been holding church services in the church parking lot for over a year via FM radio. Neighbors have commented positively, and the church has had some new attendees at the service. This month Paster Joe Furry plans to open the church once again. Although the church will be open, the parking lot will also remain open for those...
The June meeting of the 148th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company C, Civil War Reenactment Group will be held on Wednesday, June 9, at Hoss’s Steak and Sea Restaurant, 1450 N. Atherton Street, State College beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Civil War reenactors will be discussing their participation in Civil War reenacting events being held this summer including the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg the weekend of July 2-4 at the Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg; reenacting at Old Bedford Village in Bedford the weekend of J...
Editor’s note: The following information has been collected by Herald staff contacting churches. If your church is not listed, please contact the Herald with updated information. We will continue to publish changes as we receive them. ALTOONA Allegheny Synod Lutheran Church • Recommends following the guidelines from the state. CLAYSBURG Upper Claar Church of the Brethren • Outside service at 9:30 a.m. • Inside Sunday School EAST FREEDOM Smith Corner Church • Sunday Morning Worship: 8:15, 10:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Evening...
Darwin and Donna Stapleton are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2021. They are native Pennsylvanians, and met while working at the Lutheran Social Mission Society in Philadelphia as inner-city social workers. Subsequently Darwin, who is a widely-published historian, had a higher-education career in teaching and administration, and Donna was a social worker and taught at five colleges and universities. While retired they continue to provide short-term services and volunteer...
On May 22, 2021, at the Ivy Stone Restaurant in Osterburg, Alpha Beta Chapter hosted Alpha Delta Chapter for their biennial joint meeting. Both groups celebrated their 73rd birthdays as chapters in the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an organization of key women educators working toward improved professional development and recognition of outstanding teachers. In an ongoing effort to highlight those women teachers in our local schools, three educators were honored at the meeting: Kathy...
Mason Baker of Martinsburg, competed for the Flying Dutchmen during the spring 2021 sports season. Baker, a graduate of Central High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in analytical finance and economics at The Valley. Baker was a member of the men’s golf team. LVC’s men’s golf team competed at several different events throughout its 2021 spring slate. The Dutchmen finished seventh at the MAC Commonwealth Championships, and their best team score came at Arcadia University’s Spring Invite where they finished with a score of 328....
The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Grove City College Alec Bernard of Duncansville and Micah Nicodemus of Martinsburg. Grove City College is a highly ranked, national Christian liberal arts and sciences college that equips students to pursue their unique callings through an academically excellent and Christ-centered learning and living experience distinguished by a commitment to affordability and promotion of the Christian worldview, the foundations of a free society and the love of neighbor. Es...
Emma Pearl Smith of Martinsburg and Shannon Marie Hannah Weaver of Martinsburg have both been named to the Dean’s List at Kutztown University. Nearly 2,300 students have been named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60....
Wilkes University awarded nearly 700 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at its 74th spring commencement ceremonies from May 28 to 30. To honor those earning their degrees and accommodate their families, six in-person ceremonies for students receiving doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees were held during Memorial Day weekend. James Hollis of Everett received a doctor of education in K-12 school administration and Erica College of Williamsburg received a master of science in nursing....
LEGAL NOTICE GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP Notice is herby given by the Board of Supervisors of Greenfield Township of the intention to act upon the following proposed ordinances: VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TAX CREDIT ORDINANCE 2021-01 ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTEER SERVICE CREDIT PROGRAM; ENACTING TAX CREDITS FOR VOLUNTEER MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES; AND ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND APPEALS. The full text of the proposed Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Ordinance 2021-01 is available for public inspection at the Greenfield Township... Full story
El Departamento de la Salud de Pensilvania publicó información actualizada sobre vacunaciones y estadísticas actualizadas el 7 de junio. • Según el CDC, hasta la mañana del lunes, 7 de junio, Pensilvania ha dado primeras dosis de vacuna a 59.4 por ciento de su población entera. El estado se ordena 9o entre los 50 estados del país en el porcentaje de la población que ha recibido por lo menos una dosis de la vacuna. • Según el CDC, hasta la mañana del lunes, 7 de junio, 55.7 por ciento de residentes de Pensilvania de 18 años o más están totalmen...
According to the CDC, as of June 7, Pennsylvania has administered first doses of vaccine to 59.4 percent of its entire population, and the state ranks 9th among all 50 states for first doses administered by percentage of population. According to the CDC, as of June 7, 55.7 percent of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are fully vaccinated while 72.1 percent have received their first dose. Vaccine providers have administered 10,885,227 total vaccine doses as of June 7. • 4,891,522 people are fully vaccinated; with a seven-day moving average of mor...
U.S. Congressman John Joyce (R-13th) announced May 29 that Emily Dunn, a senior at Central High School, is the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District. Emily's piece, "Frozen in Time," is a vibrant acrylic painting that showcases the Colvin Covered Bridge over Shawnee Branch in winter. Constructed in 1866, the bridge is one of 14 historic covered bridges in Bedford County. "Emily Dunn's beautiful painting captures the timeless and rustic...
As the Atlantic hurricane season begins and summer is approaching, the Wolf Administration urged Pennsylvanians to have an emergency plan in place and to be aware of dangerous impacts that extreme heat can have on themselves and their neighbors, especially the elderly and other vulnerable populations. “In addition to preparing for hurricane season, we are also starting to see consistently warmer weather which means we must practice heat safety as well,” Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam said. “The combination of heat and humidity can b...
Greenfield Township is seeking bids to pave Evergreen Road, Locust Street, Mansion Drive, Spruce Street, Hickory Street and Walnut Street from Old 220 to Bedford Street and Bedford Street to the bridge. Bids will be accepted until 3 p.m. on July 6, and opened at the board of supervisor’s meeting that evening. Eleven new trees were planted at the community park and township office, Matt Treon, board chair and the township’s road foreman, reported during the supervisor’s meeting on June 1. A new piece of playground equipment was installed at th...
The Board of Supervisors have accepted the resignation of Jeffrey Imler as of June 1, 2021. Supervisor Rick Musselman and Jay Claycomb thanked Imler for his service and said, “It was a pleasure working with you and you will be missed.” Treasurer’s report was presented and accepted as read. Total Liabilities & Equity is $2,262,885. SWT Wastewater Treatment Facility has a balance as of 5/31/2021 of $88,502 as of May 31, 2021. As of May 31, 2021, Total Liabilities and Equity has a balance of $6,841,449. Roadmaster Rick Musselman reported he cut d...
BLAIR COUNTY Altoona • June 10: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hampton Inn, 180 Charlotte Drive BEDFORD COUNTY Bedford • June 10: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bedford American Legion, 3721 Business Route 220...
Southern Cove Power Reunion gave awards to outstanding members. A scholarship was also given. Galen Musselman was awarded the club's living member award but was not present for a picture. There was an award given for deceased member Bob Detwiler. His son Brian and Dawn Housel accepted the award from President Jason Hileman. Member of the year was awarded to Dave Perrin by President Jason Hileman. Club Scholarship was awarded to Victoria Longnecker....
With summer rapidly approaching and another school year completed, the Martinsburg Police Department issued the following reminders for the health and safety of all citizens in the Borough. • Skateboards and roller blades are not permitted on the roadways or sidewalks. Permission must be obtained prior to the use of skateboards and roller blades on private property and sidewalks. • Watch out for bicyclists and pedestrians. Bicyclists of all ages must obey all laws pertaining to bicycles on the highway. All young people under 12 years of age...
Jim Grove made some upgrades to his fishing boat Monday, June 7, in the driveway of his S. Market Street home....
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced $9.6 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The 11 grants will leverage more than $28 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of nearly $38 million. Blair County Conservation District received a grant to install stream restoration projects, riparian buffers, and green infrastructure through municipality partnerships and partner with farmers to stab...
With its silky texture, ability to melt and mild flavor, American cheese can do wonders for burgers and grilled cheese. American cheese can make quesadillas really sing, and it long has been a school lunch staple. Although American cheese may not be part of high class charcuterie platters or coveted by French fromageries, it has its own unique place in the culinary landscape. According to the online cheese purveyor Cheese.com, American cheese is a semi-soft, processed product made from pasteurized cow’s milk and has a creamy, mild flavor. A...
Though the exact origins of ice cream are unknown, historians agree this popular treat has been around for a very, very long time. The International Dairy Foods Association says the origins of ice cream may reach as far back as the second century B.C. Though he wasn’t around back then, the fifth Roman Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 A.D., might have been so fond of iced treats that he routinely sent runners into the Apennine Mountains to retrieve snow that he would then flavor with fruits and juices. That tale might be apocryphal, but t...
June 2021 is being celebrated as National Dairy Month. Dairy month is a reminder of the importance of dairy. Milk's nutritional benefits are touted and some of the dairy groups actively involved (partial list) are Pa. Dairymen's Association, American Dairy Association – Northeast, and Pa. Dairy Princesses. Also included are Pa. Milk Marketing Board and Center for Dairy Excellence. Pa. Dairymen's Association launched a campaign in 2020 called, "We Are Your Dairy Farmers: Stronger Together, Buy L...
At last month’s meeting, Woodbury Township supervisors advertised for bids for seal-coating and stone work. During the last Thursday evening, June 3, meeting, bids were opened. Two bids – one from Hammaker East and one from Suit-Kote were opened; Hammaker East came in lowest at an estimate of $106,267. Supervisors, however, did not award bid to either as they are awaiting decision from Sunoco legal proceedings. The Township also was selling their asphalt paver – they solicited two bids, one from Doug Frazier for $2005 and one from Dewey Pavin...
Williamsburg Municipal Authority asked Stiffler McGraw Engineer John Clabaugh for cost estimates for the project involving getting public water to the Williamsburg CMA Church during their May meeting. Clabaugh delivered for their June meeting on June 1. The cost estimate for extending water line to the CMA Church as well as a holding tank would be an estimated $418,000. The authority also instructed him to generate a cost for extending waterline to Potted Memories Greenhose; this cost was $705,000 and to extend waterline to greenhouse and five...
Josh Richardson of Williamsburg was able to get a wheelchair accessible van through many donations. Josh's family is extremely thankful for those who contributed....
Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania are seven cents higher this week at $3.240 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.240. Average price during the week of June 1, 2021: $3.177 Average price during the week of June 8, 2020: $2.345 This week’s demand number is expected to be higher as it will reflect Memorial Day holiday weekend travel, but it’s not likely to lead to an increase in gas prices for the majority of motorists. However, crude oil is on the rise and cou...
Josh Becker of Williamsburg hoisting up his fish on Raystown with the Striper Lore fishing guide....
The community came together again to honor one of its fallen members. The 11th annual SPC Chad A. Edmundson Memorial Dice Run & Remembrance Day was held June 5 at Riverside Park. Registration began at 9:30 a.m. and the ride began at noon. Edmundson was killed May 27, 2009, after an improvised explosive device detonated. He was 20 years old. After his death, the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Company brought up the idea of a bike run to his parents, to which they agreed. Since then, the event has...
Wendy Berkey gets a head start decorating her son-in-law's front porch on Allegheny Street for the Fourth of July....
