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Due to the impact of COVID-19, local community volunteers, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society have chosen to suspend this year’s Relay For Life of the Cove event that was scheduled to take place at the Roaring Spring Athletic Field on June 27, 2020. “This was an especially difficult decision to make, but one we thought was necessary for the health and safety of our participants and survivors, said Jen Barron, senior Community Development manager with the American Red Cross in Hollidaysburg. “We are extremely grateful to every...
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced June 16 the availability of $40 million in funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to support Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and food security programs, following months of uncertainty and loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, $15 million will provide an opportunity for dairy farmers to receive direct relief payments and $5 million will reimburse dairy farmers who participate in the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) program by donating excess dairy...
Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on June 16 reminded Pennsylvanians to take proper steps to prevent against tick bites and recognize the symptoms of Lyme disease, as some symptoms of Lyme disease are similar to those of COVID-19. Ticks can carry Lyme disease, among other dangerous diseases, that can be severe if not treated properly. “Over the past several months, we have seen an increase in the number of emergency department visits related to tick bites,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “Some symptoms of Lyme disease, such as...
Departamento de Salud de Pensilvania recuerda a los pensilvania sobre las garrapatas, advierte algunos síntomas de la enfermedad de Lyme similar a COVID-19 La Dra. Rachel Levine, Secretaria de Salud, el 16 de junio, recordó a los de Pensilvania que tomaran las medidas adecuadas para prevenir las picaduras de garrapatas y reconoceran los síntomas de la enfermedad de Lyme, ya que algunos síntomas de la enfermedad de Lyme son similares a los de COVID-19. Las garrapatas pueden contraer la enfermedad de Lyme, entre otras enfermedades pel...
Brooke Gochnour (right), the Bedford County Dairy Princess, recently stopped by the home of Sunny Marino to present her family with a basket featuring items related to dairy since June is National Dairy Month. Sunny was the first baby born at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, on Tuesday, 2, 2020. She is the daughter of Alex and Danielle Marino. Gochnour thanked the Marinos for welcoming her to their home to see Sunny since she couldn't go to Conemaugh Nason due to the pandemic....
Jon W. Keim tells his story about the airport safe robbery in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania in 1963. He was a firefighter for 68 years and fire chief for 12 years. He and other Martinsburg firefighters responded to a report of a safe being stolen at the Martinsburg airport and helped catch one of the thieves. Mr. Keim told the story to the Herald from his favorite recliner in his home on Woodlawn Avenue in Martinsburg. A print version of this tale appears in the June 18 edition of the Morrisons...
All customers of the Roaring Spring Municipal Authority are on a "boil water" notice until at least Monday, June 15. The borough experienced at least three water main breaks starting around 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, according to borough officials. The break has caused water shortages and a lack of water service for large sections of the borough. The first break apparently occurred on Spring Street, near the Spring Dam. Then a second break occurred on Main Street and then a third near the entrance to the Appvion Spring Mill. Officials were... Full story
A post on Facebook Friday evening, June 5, caused a great outcry in the home of the “world’s largest small town parade.” The Morrisons Cove Parade Committee posted a graphic announcing: “Parade postponed out of consideration for public health. Thank you for your understanding.” However, the caption below went further, adding, “With great sadness and an abundance of caution, the Martinsburg Agricultural Parade is cancelled for this year. Hope to see you next year and at our Christmas Parade.” The 38th annual parade is set for Tuesday, June...
The Morrisons Cove Herald again is providing articles about the coronavirus. The information below is the latest that could be included in this week’s edition. This information is taken from the sources listed at the end of the article. Blair and Bedford counties are in the Green Phase as of Friday, June 5. AS OF 3:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Blair County • 53 cases confirmed, up from 51 cases confirmed, 3,469 negatives,1 death, 0.8 death rate per 100,000 residents Bedford County • 45 cases confirmed, up from 40 cases, 950 negatives, 2 deaths, 4...
Williamsburg High School valedictorian Joseph Kunsman delivers the commencement address to his classmates who caravanned into the school's football stadium facility for the ceremony on Friday evening, May 29. The school graduated 35 students. A combined 306 high school students from the four Morrisons Cove area school districts earned diplomas in 2020. Additional graduation stories and photos begin on Page A-6....
NORTHERN BEDFORD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Bedford County, Pennsylvania NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of School Directors of Northern Bedford County School District, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (the “School District”), will hold a regularly scheduled public meeting in Room 136 of the Northern Bedford County Middle/Senior High School, 152 NBC Drive, Loysburg, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., prevailing time, or, in the alternative, on a date not more than thirty (30) days nor less than three (3) days from the date of...
This book is the quintessential love story. What makes it most touching is that it is a true story. A young Chicago lawyer, Jason Rosenthal, is set up on a date with the daughter of a family friend, Amy Krouse. She knows by the end of the evening that this is the man for her! It takes him a little longer. During the 26 years of their marriage, Amy becomes a well-known author of more than 35 children's books, as well as the producer of many short films. Jason establishes his own law firm and...
I have encountered several people over the past few weeks who have decided for one reason or another that they don’t need to wear a mask. I’m not sure what criteria was used to come to their decision but I have heard a few reasons and excuses. One response I have received on several occasions is “I’m not sick” or “I’m healthy,” usually with lots of colorful language thrown in for emphasis. My question for the people who use this excuse is, “How do you know you’re not sick?” From what is being told to us by epidemiologists, scie...
It happened … right there in the car …. and I’m not sure why. I was driving to Roaring Spring from Martinsburg last Wednesday evening at about 4:45. I noticed people setting up chairs along Allegheny Street and realized it was Graduation Parade night. From Park Street through the light and the whole way out of town, people were setting up their spots with chairs to watch the 2020 CHS graduates pass by. I passed Gartland’s and Long’s and saw several people in the parking lot getting ready to cheer on the graduates. Chairs were set up in the gr...
I graduated two years ago from Altoona High (Go, Mountain Lions!). That day is still fresh in my memory. We got to do a “victory lap” before we took our seats and all 600-some of us were called out by our names and congratulated for accomplishing the seemingly never-ending task of completing high school. “I did it,” I remember sighing as I took my diploma in hand. Once all of us were recognized for our achievement, we threw our caps up into the air and I must have hugged 20 of my peers that were sitting around me. I was so happy. It was a prett...
Herald of June 6, 1895 A valuable vein of fire clay was rumored to have been found on the old Kauffman farm near Henrietta. Pittsburgh parties were interested in the find, and they were to proceed at once to investigate the extent and variety of the clay. Miss Carrie Davis was installed as a new clerk in the store of Eichelberger, Earlenbaugh & Co., filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Annie Nicodemus. Rev. Franklin M. Welsh , former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Roaring Spring, died of consumption at his home...
Herald of June 11, 1970 Spec. 4 Daniel Verbonitz of Williamsburg was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device for heroism against a hostile force. He earned the medal while serving as a connoneer. Township and county line markers have been erected in Blair and Bedford Counties in compliance with a statewide stationing project. The strike at Champion Home Builders Co. Inc., Claysburg entered its fourth week this week as employees remained off the job. Roaring Spring borough councilmen gave the okay for work to begin on two new sto...
Herald of June 11, 1920 A delegation of men living on Clover Creek road between Fredericksburg and Williamsburg went to Hollidaysburg to have a conference with the county commissioners relative to having this highway improved. Henry Zimmerman, a veteran of the Civil War whose home was at Mines, died June 4, aged 75. During his early life he was a teamster for iron companies, being employed about charcoal furnaces. He was a member of Company A of the 188th Regular Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry during the Civil war and was wounded several...
Herald of June 8, 1995 Seniors Laura Herr and Katie Anderson were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Central High School Class of 1995. A new farming supply company had been opened by Robert Walters of Curryville. The company, Cove Farm Supply, was located in the former Cove Dehydrating Plant in Curryville. Claysburg-Kimmel pushed across a run in the top of the seventh inning to nudge top-seeded Westmont Hilltop 1-0,in the District 6-AA title game played June 1 in Shingletown, Centre County. Nichole Musselman pitched an outstanding...
Herald of June 14, 1945 Corporal Denver K. Ake of Martinsburg, left his air base at Kearney, Neb., for a destination unknown early this week. He has been taking advanced training on a B-29, one of the Super Fortress bombers at several camps for some time. Pvt. Joe K. Smith, who has been with the engineers overseas but more recently in a prison camp, is enroute home after being liberated, according to a letter written to his parents dated May 27. The starlings have made their annual invasion of Martinsburg. In addition to the unsanitary...
Herald of June 10, 2010 Andrew Brumbaugh, a CHS freshman, will be heading to the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day (NHD) Contest from June 13 to 17 at the University of Maryland. Central (15-10) is in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs today, June 10. The Dragons, runners-up in District 6, will play Redbank Valley, champions of District 9. The Claysburg-Kimmel softball team fell short of defending its District 6 Class A title but continue its march toward a state championship. After losing to Ligonier Valley 2-1 in eight innings of...
So far, so good. We are still a “go” for the Community Yard Sale on June 26 and 27. As you are cleaning out and preparing for your sale, please keep in mind that we are still in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. We have been extremely blessed in the Cove to not have been hit with the virus and the devastation that it has caused, we need to do what we can to keep it that way. Along with your yard sale signs, don’t forget to make a sign indicating the rules for your particular sale – and don’t let anyone shame you one way or the other. If...
EBY – Linda A. (Casner), 76, Huntingdon, formerly of Newport IMLER – Gerald D., 81, Westover, formerly of Curryville SMITH – James E., 69, Duncansville, formerly of Reading WILT – Lois D., 94, Breezewood... Full story
Linda A. (Casner) Eby, 76, of Huntingdon, and formerly of Newport, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at her residence, after an extended illness. Born on March 28, 1944, in Newport, she was a daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Miller) Casner. She was united in marriage to Earl E. Eby Sr. in 1962. Her husband of 58 years survives at their residence. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children: Earl E. Eby Jr. and his wife, Karin, of Huntingdon, Christine M. Hess and her...
Gerald D. Imler, 81, of Westover, formerly of Curryville, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1939, in Roaring Spring, the son of George R. and Marie (Wallace) Imler. He was preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Shirley L. (Feathers) Imler, who preceded him in death on May 1, 2001; grandson, Jacob Whiteford; sisters, Wilda, Belva, Sarah and Erma; brothers, Bernard, Warren, Dan, Bob and Herb; and daughter-in-law, Crystal Imler. Gerald is survived by son, David Imler, Portage; daughter, Diane, wife of Ronald...
James E. Smith, 69, of Duncansville, formerly of Reading, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2020, at home. He was born on Nov. 13, 1950, in Altoona, the son of the late William and Betty (Hite) Smith. He is survived by two children: Wesley A. Smith of Martinsburg and Kelly S. Smith of Duncansville; two grandchildren: Megan and Ben; and three siblings: Butch Smith (Pat) of Missouri, Paul Smith (Tony) of Michigan and Bill Smith (Susan) of Roaring Spring. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Jimmy,...
Lois D. Wilt, 94, of Breezewood, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at UPMC Bedford Memorial, Everett. She was born on July 31, 1925, in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Ira T. and Ferne B. (Mock) Detwiler. On Sept. 6, 1947, in Roaring Spring, she was united in marriage to Harry B. Wilt. He preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1995. She is survived by three children: Terry A. Wilt married to Dianna (Shade), Stephens City, Va.; Thomas L. Wilt married to Jodi (Diehl), Breezewood; and Diane...
Davis & Elkins College (Elkins, W.Va.) student Olivia Smith of Martinsburg has achieved the dean's list for the spring 2020 semester. To earn the honor, full-time students must achieve a semester grade-point average of at least a 3.6....
Jennica Hunter of Claysburg earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average to be named to the dean's list for the spring 2020 semester at Clarion University of Pennsylvania....
More than 2,550 students have been named to the spring 2020 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. Area students who achieved dean’s list status include Emma Pearl Smith and Shannon Marie Hannah Weaver, both of Martinsburg. Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) have not been listed....
A Roaring Spring woman has published a novel. Author Trisha Ridinger McKee has published "Beyond the Surface." McKee describes the novel like this: "Ella is a middle-aged woman with a stagnant career, an exasperated teenage daughter, and a husband that has left to make a new life with another woman. Her first attempt at dating is a disaster, and in an attempt to refocus her life and rediscover her joy, Ella goes fishing. It is here that she meets Dennis, the older, captivating man that ends up...
The Pa. Department of Health on June 5 launched an online dashboard to show county progress as Pennsylvania moves through the COVID-19 phased reopening plan. The dashboard breaks down four main categories that are used to determine if a county can move into the next phase of reopening. The dashboard is available online at https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/County-Dashboard.aspx “As the dashboard shows, there are several metrics used to determine if it is safe for a county to reopen to the next phase,” Secretary Dr. Rache...
Under an abundance of caution because of COVID-19 Pandemic, Diana G. Walter-Dively and her planning board have decided to cancel the 2020 Little Miss Claysburg Pageant in conjunction with Claysburg Area Community Days originally scheduled to take place in August. “After giving it much thought and careful consideration, it was an a unanimous decision that it is in the best interest of everyone concerned that we cancel the pageant for this year,” Walter-Dively, the pageant director and hostess, said. Walter-Dively said the board will grant an...
El Departamento de Salud de Pensilvania lanzó el 5 de junio un panel en línea para mostrar el progreso del condado a medida que Pensilvania se mueve a través del plan de reapertura por fases COVID-19. El panel desglosa cuatro categorías principales que se usan para determinar si un condado puede pasar a la siguiente fase de reapertura. El panel está disponible en línea en https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/County-Dashboard.aspx “Como muestra el panel, hay varias métricas utilizadas para determinar si es seguro que un c...
El Morrisons Cove Herald está publicando actualizaciones y noticias sobre el coronavirus de nuevo. La información abajo es lo más reciente que se pudo incluir en la edición de esta semana. La información viene de las fuentes que están enumerados al final del artículo. Los condados Blair y Bedford se movieron al Fase Verde de reabrir el estado a partir del 12:01 a.m. el viernes, 5 de junio. Hasta 3:00 p.m., martes, 9 de junio Condado Blair (Blair County): 53 casos confirmados (el total la semana anterior fue 51, así que hay 2 casos nuevos)...
After almost two years at Shippensburg University, Catherine Grace Fackler, daughter of Pastor Jeff and Lori Fackler of Penn Run, Pa., and granddaughter of Darl and Betty Bechtel of Williamsburg, has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in Disability Studies. Her focus of studies was children, development, and disability rights and oppression. Catherine graduated from Penn Highlands Community College, Johnstown, with an Associate Degree in General Studies in May...
Aaron Kreider graduated on May 16, 2020, from the DePaul University School of Law in Chicago, with a Juris Doctor degree. Aaron is the son of Loy and Heidi Kreider and the grandson of Thomas and Janis Thompson, all of Roaring Spring. Aaron is a December 2016 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University Schreyers Honor College with a double major in criminology and sociology and a minor in communication arts and sciences. He is a 2013 graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg. Aaron has been...
There is always a line. There is always a line. A line that, when crossed, is a step too far. The police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, were doing their jobs until they crossed the line and George Floyd became a victim of police brutality that ended tragically with his death. Had those police officers not crossed that line, George Floyd would still be alive today. Peaceful protestors have been rightfully demonstrating their outrage over senseless police brutality and racism that still exists in this country. There were others across the...
The 2020 Primary Election was held on June 2, 2020. Election results were not available from Blair or Bedford counties before the Herald’s deadline for the June 11 edition. The Herald will publish the Primary Election results as soon as they are available....
To the Editor: What a welcome sight are the beautiful flowers in the planters at the square! We would like to thank these businesses for making this possible: Brubaker’s Greenhouse, Spring Farm Greenhouse and Cove Landscaping Center. Also, we thank Gene Henry and Leidy’s for providing water, and the volunteers for watering the planters all summer. It is very much appreciated! Revitalization Committee Martinsburg...
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Applauses were car horns and attendees sat in cars circling the high school football field; "this is not the graduation we might have expected, but it's definitely one you will not forget," Michael Jones, Williamsburg High School principal, said welcoming the Class of 2020 to commencement activities on Friday, May 29. Jones joked that it was "20 years" since he graduated high school, and "it was nothing like this." Jones praised seniors for their tireless hours of hard work, "proud that we are...
The Northern Bedford County School District held a virtual pre-recorded graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2020. The broadcast, viewed on the district's Facebook page and on the Only in the Cove website, featured a commencement video of seniors receiving their diploma from their parents along with prerecorded commencement speeches. Speakers included Ian Sherlock, Allyson Ritchey, Dr. Rick Mearkle and Sarah Bowser. Sherlock gave an enthusiastic welcome, making mention of a speech given by P...
In some ways, Spring Cove's 2020 graduation ceremony on June 3 was normal. It was held outside. The weather cooperated beautifully. There were smiles and cheers and tearful parents. There were exuberant students and teachers struggling to keep their expressions on the "smile side" of happy. But in other ways, the graduation was like no other the district has ever seen. In order to conform to Pennsylvania's coronavirus-related gathering and social distancing restrictions, and maintain a safe...
Unlike any other graduation before in school history, 62 seniors at Claysburg-Kimmel High School received their diplomas during a "drive-in" style commencement ceremony in the student parking lot behind the high school. Due to space constraints, access was limited to graduates and their immediate families (one car per student). The ceremony resembled a normal commencement ceremony except all participants stayed in their cars. Individual speakers exited their cars and went to the stage for their...
When June began its first day with temperatures in the 30s, it seemed that chills would simply stay and outdoor comfort wouldn't come, but it did. It seemed like a miracle, but by the end of the week, I was picking strawberries and the breezes were soft that swirled around me as I cleaned my weedy flowerbeds. It was a long wait, but it was worth it. Besides being thankful that summer weather is here to stay for a while, I remained caught up in the count down till our youngest son's wedding day....
Sixteen members of Claysburg-Kimmel High School’s Class of 2020 have received awards and scholarships. Recipients of awards and scholarships (in alphabetical order) are: Michael T. Baker – NPC FBLA Award, Who’s Who in Pennsylvania FBLA. Tanisha Maye Bradford – Claysburg Area Public Library. Shadey Rayanne Claycomb – Jennie Dively Gardner Scholarship, Levi H. Walter Scholarship, T.L. Dively Math Award, First Commonwealth Bank Award, Claysburg American Legion Award, Claysburg Area Community Theater Award, The Arthur D. and Kay L. Walter Me...
The Martinsburg Community Library would like to thank the local community for your donations to our “Love Your Library” campaign this year. Your continued support allows us to fund the purchase of new materials, conduct programs for all ages and add hours of operation. Nonprofit organizations like your local libraries depend on your generosity each year to build a budget that allows them to continue to operate. This is particularly true during this time of uncertainty when the impact of COVID-19 has affected us all. Our annual “Love Your Libra...
California University of Pennsylvania has announced its dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester, which ended on May 8. Dean’s list students are undergraduates attending full time who have earned a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher for the semester. Area students who have achieved dean’s list status were as follows: Claysburg – Megan Love Duncansville – Faith Clawson Everett – Brittany Ewing, Randi Plummer, Caitlyn Williams Hollidaysburg – Katrina Guerin Hopewell – Kaitlyn Corle Imler – Raelynne Grabill Martinsburg – Carlton Blanchard,...
One thing is for certain, it has been an exhausting year. I think we could all do with a little rest and relaxation. I think we're all sick and tired of hearing words like social distancing, "in these uncertain times," sheltering in place, "the new normal," "stay home-stay safe," CDC, Pennsylvania Department of Health, mitigation, and anything that involves the word "mask." Yes. I'm done with those things. Now we've added the next layer of fun to our hot fudge sundae – rioting. Oh goodie. J...
