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NOTICE Notice is given that the Williamsburg Borough of Williamsburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania, will hold a SPECIAL MEETING in the Municipal Building at 305 E 2nd Street, Williamsburg, PA on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 9 a.m. Williamsburg Borough Lisa Dishong, Office Manager EXECUTOR NOTICE Estate of Kathryn Hoffman-Fuller, AKA Kathryn E. Fuller, late of Martinsburg Borough, Blair County. Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make payment and those having... Full story
June 1, 1992, is a date that will live with me in infamy. That is the day I turned the big 4-0, and the day when I offered my son some pointers for his upcoming competition in the school's track and field day. Notice, I did not say, "he asked me for some help." Instead I offered, then begged, then coerced, and finally demanded that we go into the garage where he could pick up some valuable tips to better his distance in the standing long jump. Dad and coach – it never works As a former track a...
Claysburg-Kimmel High School's Class of 2019 entered the school's 98th commencement exercises on Sunday, June 2, as seniors and exited as adults. A new phase of life began for the 80 seniors who received their diplomas in front of loved ones and friends. The students of the graduating class filed to the stage and took their place in front of a backdrop that read, "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you have actually left them." Emily G. Claar, valedictorian and...
Lisa See is a master of historical fiction. She is the popular author of "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane," "Shanghai Girls" and "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan." This novel is based on the lives of the Haenyeo, a collection of all female divers, who lived on the island of Jeju. Jeju is located off the coast of South Korea. As in other Lisa See novels, it is fascinating to discover the weaving of this small island's history into the novel. The real "sea women" of Jeju have supported their...
"Kindness is never lost," Dr. Barry England, president of the Williamsburg Community School Board, remarked during last Thursday evening's (June 6) Williamsburg Commencement exercises. Thirty-four seniors were given diplomas. Following the welcoming by class Secretary Caitlyn Kensinger, secondary Principal Michael Jones made his speech to the packed crowd in the Williamsburg gymnasium. Jones talked about cutting his grass the other day and thoughts that came to mind. "The grass isn't always...
Herald of June 7, 1894 The Pennsylvania Railroad issued a new train schedule that cut the number of runs between the Cove area and Altoona. Only one train was scheduled to stop in Henrietta and the Williamsburg area each day. Many local residents were upset by the cuts. A large group of youths were arrested in Roaring Spring for carousing in the streets and disturbing the peace. The boys were arrested after several citizens complained about the noise. Each boy was fined several dollars. A service on June 9 was planned for the laying of the...
Herald of June 13, 1919 Arch R. Lykens, D. Emmert Brumbaugh and Charles Mentzer, three of the boys who went out from this place to fight in the great world war, returned to their homes and friends here this week. Arch Lykens was a member of the 80th division, Medical Dept. 317th Field Hospital, Sanitary Train, and saw one year’s service overseas. He received his preliminary training at Camp Lee and set sail the 26th of May 1918, arriving at Brest the 9th of June. Emmert Brumbaugh was a member of the 33rd, or Prairie division, 58 Heavy Field A...
Herald of June 15, 1944 The family and friends of Technical Sergeant Norbert E. Rhodes of Royer, near Williamsburg, were much relieved when his mother, Mrs. Elmer E. Rhodes, received a telegram from the war department Monday stating that he was a prisoner of war in a German camp. It will be remembered that The Herald published in its issue of May 18 the fact that Sergeant Rhodes had been reported missing since May 1, and up to this time no further information as to his fate had been received by his parents. They continued to hope, however, that...
Herald of June 12, 1969 Work on the Gary D. Frye Memorial Field, a regulation Little League field at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg, is nearing completion. The field is ready for use now and workmen are completing construction of pre-stressed concrete bleachers and a white stone masonry water fountain. Rodger S. Hoover, chairman of the project which is sponsored by the D. Merl Tipton Post 43 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, stated that the field will be dedicated on July 4 during the annual Morrisons Cove Memorial Picnic celebration. A...
Thursday, June 6, was supposed to be a busy, yet fun day for me, a day I had meticulously planned out to make sure I could do everything with time to spare. It was my daughter Olivia’s last day as a first grader at St. Patrick Catholic school, and I knew it was going to be an emotional day for her. As our tradition, a last-day-of-school date was planned for later that afternoon. My plan was simple, drop Olivia off at school, get to my desk at the Herald to check my email and plan stories for the coming week, and then off to Williamsburg, w...
Herald of June 9, 1994 Three students will share valedictorian status at Claysburg-Kimmel High School this year. Tying for the top spot in the Class of 1994 are Gavin Claycomb, Bonnie Nesselroad and Kelli O’Harrow. Central High School has named Jessica Lynn Keith as valedictorian and Angela Heltzel as salutatorian of the graduating class. Dalton John Troutman, son of Darrin and Suzette Troutman of Hopewell RD 1, was the first baby born at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, in June. Dalton was born at 3:32 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 1994. The N...
Herald of June 11, 2009 A rainy commencement night could not diminish the sunny smiles of the 160 Central High School graduating seniors or their best wishes for one another. The sea of scarlet and gray gowns on the stage along with the overflowing auditorium audience spontaneously rose to their feet, erupting in lengthy applause for the five graduates entering the United States military. Superintendent Rodney Green said, “May God bless you. You deserve our appreciation.” Dr. Micheal J. Dillion, executive director of the Appalachia Intermediate...
Central High School presented diplomas to 133 young men and women of the Class of 2019 during commencement on Thursday, June 6. The ceremony was held at the Roaring Spring Athletic Field. The parking became a little bit of a problem as so many attended this event. The bleachers on the home side were filled and many brought chairs and sat on the field. The programs ran out before the ceremony. This year's motto for the Class of 2019 read "Take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how...
The Northern Bedford County High School held commencement services on Thursday, May 30, in the school's auditorium as a result of the poor weather conditions. Music for the evening was provided by the NBC Senior High Band Ensemble, under the direction of Jerry L. Berry. The 55 graduates entered the auditorium to "America the Beautiful" and "Pomp and Circumstance." A welcome was given to all by fellow graduate Alison Ritchey and a very heartfelt address was given by Brittany Ebersole who quoted...
Ramona Kay "Monie" (Smith) Burget, 80, of Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, June 10, 2019, at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care, following an extended illness. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, June 13, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral on Friday at the Albright Church of the Brethren. Pastor Charles Brewbaker will officiate. Interment will be made in... Full story
TERRY L. BRUMBAUGH Terry L. Brumbaugh, 72, of East Freedom, died on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. A funeral was held on Wednesday, June 12, at Puzzletown Road Bible Church, Duncansville. Pastor Jon Gross officiated. Committal took place at Greenfield Cemetery. Terry was born on June 25, 1946, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Elvin and Mae (Amick) Brumbaugh. He married Juanita F. Dawson. Terry is survived by his wife; a daughter,... Full story
George F. Shaw, 92, of Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, died on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, following a brief illness. Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral today, Thursday, June 13, at Christ Church, Roaring Spring. Pastor John Nothwang will officiate. Interment will be made at 2 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. George was born on Nov. 8, 1926, in Leamersville, the son of the late Fred B. and Lena (Spidle) Shaw. He married Aldine A. Evans on April 29, 1947,... Full story
Dorothy A. "Dottie" Babiak, 92, of Duncanville, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away on Friday evening, June 7, 2019, at Maybrook Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center, Altoona. A funeral was held on Tuesday, June 11, at the John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Martinsburg Interment was held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Dorothy was born on May 25, 1927, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Tipton) Young. Dorothy was formerly married to the late... Full story
Alana Nicole Norris of Martinsburg graduated from Reach Cyber Charter School of PA Connections Academy, Harrisburg, on Friday, June 7, in Mechanicsburg. The daughter of Melissa and Wayne Norris of Martinsburg, Alana was in the first graduating class of Reach Cyber Charter School with 233 other seniors. She was also one of the first ones to be inducted into her school's National Honor Society. She was inducted on May 25. Alana was one of three daughters in the household who graduated this year....
The fourth annual Paws In the Park to benefit the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The weekend will start with a “Stray Dog Strut 5K/2K Run/Walk. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the park, and the race will follow at 8:30 a.m. Paw medals will be given for first, second and third places according to age groups. The fun will continue with shows by the World Famous Frisbee catching Disc-Connected K9s and the Acrobatic Pooch Gang from C...
James Dunmore of Queen has been named to Eastern Mennonite University’s dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Dunmore is studying liberal arts at Eastern Mennonite University, which is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Students named to Eastern Mennonite University’s Dean’s List have achieved a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no withdrawn, incomplete, or failing grades for 12 semester hours of standard grades....
Central Cove FFA held its annual Parent-Member Banquet on May 17 at Central High School, Martinsburg. The dinner was served buffet style in the cafeteria and was partially made by Frederick's Meat Market of Roaring Spring and by the school. Set up was for 280 people with a reservation number of 275. The welcome was given by Kara Stultz, chapter president, and the prayer by Micah Snowberger, chaplain. After dinner everyone moved to the auditorium for the program. The FFA Creed was recited and ope...
Shannon Marie Hannah Weaver of Martinsburg was named to the 2019 spring 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....
In 1965, Congress passed a law requiring all cigarette packages sold in the United States to carry a health warning. In 1970, cigarette companies were no longer permitted to advertise their products on television or radio. Led by the surgeon general, the push was on to change America's view on smoking, shifting away from the glamorous depiction in movies, to the real, often devastating consequences for health. Statistics have shown that educating the public on the dangers of smoking is...
A resident of the Cove Forge Behavioral Health in Williamsburg is in jail facing charges of sexual assault after an incident involving a 19-year-old female resident on June 2. Lamar M. Williams, 48, of Pittsburgh, is accused of pulling the female victim into some bushes on the Cove Forge grounds and sexually assaulting her. According to charges filed by Hollidaysburg State Police, Williams and a relative of his, who is also a resident of the facility, approached the female victim at around 8...
Hayden K. Acker Thad C. Albright Wesley D. Albright Alison C. Appleman Alex N. Aungst Drew W. Aungst Neeley A. Ayers Alexzander S. Barnes Kayla B. Baum Alyssa G. Becker Hailee B. Benton Thomas W. Beyer-Reasey Dylon M. Bianconi Caitlyn J. Boggs Logan C. Bowers Jordan C. Bowman Ethan J. Brandt Michaela G. Brown Colton M. Brumbaugh Hayden K. Brumbaugh Christopher C. Bush Mason J. Butler Anna L. Chesney Ashley E. Claar Damian J. Clapper Noah R. Clapper Dylan H. Claycomb Zane A. Croft Zeth M. Crof William T. Davis Patrick E. Dennis Shannon M....
Corey James Amrhein Marcus A. Appleman Rhiannon E. Baker Gage Benjamin Barnes Landan David Bauman Mikenlee J. Bauman Wyatt Claire Belles Amber Lee Ann Billotte Bradley Alan Bivens Kiana Cheyenne Bowser Justinna Mae Brown Richelle Irene Brown Canaan A. Burket Kassidy M. Burket Destiney Nichole Butler Riley T. Carson Benjamin C. Claar Emily G. Claar Stone Douglas Claycomb Samantha Paige Clemens Parket Daniel Coppersmith Sierra Nicole Cottle Lexis J. Cowher Dawson Matthew Cox Noah Tristan Merren Cox Hannah Jean Crilly Selena Elizabeth Decker...
Maurizio Luca Amato Raechel Elizabeth Arcq Hannah Marie Bechtel Haley Christine Cogan Madison Lynn Cottle Tori Paige Craig Jada Madison Crownover Bryce Aaron Detterline Chloe Nicole Diehl Sydnei Ellen Dively Case David Donaldson Brittany Elaine Ebersole Jay Paul Ebersole Joshua Clayton Fockler Carson Xavier Foor Franklin Ross Foor Sierra Taylor Foor Alexander David Fouse Cameron David Garman Lilly Elizabeth Gonsman Kyle Ray Guyer Abigail Leann Heister Kahleb John Horton Krysta Marie Kennedy Estelle LeeAnn Kline Maja Margarete Knutzen Colton...
Kamen Alexander Becerra Brenton William Clark Jayden Edward Clark Morgan Rayne Clouser Autumn Brooke Corrigan Amber Nicole Dailey Tristan Levi DeHoyos Andrea Michelle Dell Chandler Bryant Edwards Noah Lane Fagnano Michael Jonathan Ginter Paige Riane Gunnett Marissa Anne Harclerode Alex Michael James Gavin Scott Keith Caitlyn Nicole Kensinger Kassidy Renae McChessney Alexi Renee McMonagle Grant Michael Mikesic Mathew Dylan Mingle Heath Allen Moore Matthew Allen Morgan Benjamin Scott Post Angela Marie Price Luke Anthony Rispoli Jordyn Elizabeth...
The 2019 campaign for the Claysburg-Kimmel girls softball team ended in heart-breaking fashion on June 6 at Mount Aloysius College, Cresson. C-K, the two-time defending District 6 Class 1A champions, battled District 9 champion DuBois Central Catholic in a PIAA quarterfinal matchup. The Lady Bulldogs squandered a 5-2 lead and eventually fell 6-5 in nine innings. C-K, which knocked off DCC in last year's quarterfinals en route to the semifinals, finished this season with a 20-5 record. DCC has...
June 17 is the first day to buy hunting licenses for the 2019-00 hunting seasons. It will be interesting to see how many additional hunters drop out of hunting because of the PGC's short-sighted policies. If I didn't already have a lifetime license, I don't know whether I would spend the money on a Pennsylvania license, though turkey hunting would probably keep me in the license-buying fold. I am concerned about the future of wild-turkey hunting. The population of birds has shrunk throughout...
Licenses for the 2019-20 hunting and furtaking seasons go on sale Monday, June 17. And when hunters and furtakers buy their 2019-20 licenses, each again will receive a complimentary copy of the Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest. Like other hunters and trappers, seniors still need to purchase bear licenses to pursue bruins and obtain permits to harvest bobcats, fishers or river otters. Hunters who acquired their senior lifetime licenses after May 13, 2017 are required to obtain an annual pheasant permit to hunt or harvest pheasants. A compl...
Nineteen members of Claysburg-Kimmel High School’s Class of 2019 were presented with awards and scholarships during the 98th commencement exercises Sunday, June 2, at the high school. Recipients of awards and scholarships (in alphabetical order) were: Mikenlee J. Bauman – Brumbaugh Insurance Award, The Carol Jo Sicheneder Memorial Scholarship. Justinna M. Brown – McEldowney Academic Scholarship, Jennie Dively Gardner Scholarship, William Roy Walter “WWII P.O.W.” Armed Forces Award, George S. Dively Scholarship. Richelle I. Brown – McEldowney...
More than 700 students received degrees from Saint Francis University, Loretto, on May 12. The following local students earned degrees: Crystal Llewellyn, of Everett, graduated with a Bachelor of Science – behavioral science. Sara Watson, of East Freedom, graduated with a Bachelor of Science – accounting. Meghan Replogle, of Martinsburg, graduated with a Bachelor of Science – health science (OT). Kale Burket, of Claysburg, graduated with a Bachelor of Science – health science (PA). Nicole Clark, of Everett, graduated with a Bachelor of Science...
The soybean plants stretched in long rows towards the woods nestled in the southeast hills, while squirrels scolded from the oak trees that surrounded my daughter's backyard deck. I was only subconsciously aware of bean fields, squirrels and oak trees because we were trying to help the boys use the new squeeze 'n blow pop-up bubbles. Six-year-old Tyson eventually mastered the technique of making bubbles but Conner, at only half the years, had a time with remembering when to stop squeezing, then...
Lil' Focht's Day Care of Martinsburg recently recognized five graduates this year from preschool. The graduates are (from left): Tyler Sparks, son of Andrea and Barry Sparks of Martinsburg; Trenten Lanzendorfer, son of Tiffany and Brenten Lanzendorfer of Duncansville; Lillie Walters, daughter of Tina and Dale Walters of Roaring Spring; Alex Gartland, son of Jodi and Mark Gartland of Martinsburg; and Bryce Delozier, son of Angela and Michael Delozier of East Freedom. Behind the graduates is...
Claysburg PAST (Preserving Artifacts Stories and Traditions) will hold a two-hour history information program at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School auditorium. This slide show and talk will include information on the Claysburg area that many probably have never heard. The presentation will include information going back more than 200 years to the settling of the town. Some of it is history, legend, lore and probably a few lies that have been passed down through the...
During the winter I tend to hibernate. I eat snacks and cookies and enjoy going to bed as early as possible. This is how I cope with the long, dark days of winter. Eventually spring rolls around and the days begin to get lighter and warmer, prompting me to get my spring and summer clothes out. That's when I always notice that the cookies, snacks and naps during hibernation were not kind to me. It happened again this year – my trusty shorts and T-shirts seemed to have shrunk over the winter. A...
Persecution again came against Paul and his companions. It was organized and it was severe. Persecution does not prevent Paul from sharing the Gospel, it propels him. He simply moves on to the next stop. In this case it is a trip of some 60 miles to the city of Berea. A couple of things about persecution: It seems where persecution is strongest, the church is strongest. When persecution comes against Paul, he leaves the area. He seems to do it when persecution is still mainly against him. Those...
A proceeds benefit craft show to autism was held at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park on Saturday, April 27th. Bensyn Ickes, who is on the spectrum, was raising money for the #eaglesautismchallange which is run by the Philadelphia Eagles football team. Kara Ickes, mother of Bensyn, reached out to Ken Locher to begin laying the groundwork which would become the LocherFest benefit craft show. With a total of six sponsors and additional donations made during the show, LocherFest raised $1,677, which...
The Nason Foundation, whose mission is to support the health and vitality of our community through financial support and education, is accepting applications for scholarships. The Nason Foundation originally began offering scholarships in 1989 and did so until 2015. In 2018, the Nason Foundation once again started offering scholarships. This scholarship has been established by the Nason Foundation to provide financial assistance to individuals being educated and trained in the healthcare field and attract them to career opportunities in the reg...
The Northern Bedford County High School 2019 academic awards assembly was held on Tuesday, May 28. Recipients of the awards are as follows: Academic Excellence Award – Haley Cogan (Clifford and Christine Cogan) Brittany Ebersole (Brent and Sonja Ebersole) Abigail Heister (John and Nora Heister) Krysta Kennedy (Joseph Kennedy) Cameron Pressel (Brad and Stacy Pressel) Alison Ritchey (Chris and Jacalyn Ritchey) National Honor Society Awards – Grade 12: Haley Cogan, Case Donaldson, Brittany Ebersole, Abigail Heister, Mara Laird, Cameron Pre...
The Northern Bedford County Middle School 2019 academic awards assembly was held on Tuesday, May 28. Recipients of the awards are as follows: President’s Educational Excellence Awards – Grade 8: Adan Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joby Schleinkofer and Mr. Tyler Jones Elizabeth Long, daughter of Mr. Jason Long and Ms. Angela Long Lydia Ritchey, granddaughter of Sylvia Benton Emilee Sherlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne and Michelle Sherlock and Mr. and Mrs. Randy and Denise Thomas Sarah Snare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William and Cynthia Sna...
Jay and Debbie Metzker, of rural Martinsburg, will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Friday, June 21, 2019. Jay, a retired dairy farmer, retired from his second career as a quality control inspector for Dairylea, now DFA milk cooperative. Jay currently works part-time with his son and grandson's at Second Chance Cattle Company of rural Williamsburg. Debbie retired from HealthSouth, where she was an occupational therapy assistant. Debbie works part-time at John's Way, a medical equipment...
David and Amanda (Zimmerman) Martin of Martinsburg are the parents of a daughter, Kara Michelle, born at 5:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at home. The infant weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces. Kara has two siblings: Russel James, 4, and Sharla Diane, 23 months. Maternal grandparents are Warren and Erma Zimmerman of New Enterprise. Paternal grandparents are Alvin and Esther Martin of Martinsburg....
Northern Bedford High School's prom court for 2018-19 was comprised of (from left): Front row: Queen Madison Cottle and King Bentley Zimmerman. Back row: Case Donaldson, Hannah Bechtel, Kyle Guyer, McKenzie Troutman, Austin Mowry, Abigail Ritchey and junior class representatives Luke Wiedemann and Allie Snider....
Several months ago, Zach Biddle attended a Williamsburg Borough Council meeting in hopes to get the borough to work on the steps to allow his business, Ridgeline Gunsmithing, to occupy the now vacant Dollar General property. Following the story breaking, another business worked to occupy the store; however, that deal fell through and during last Monday evening’s (June 3) Williamsburg Borough Council meeting, Biddle was on hand to get the process started again. Council member Don Zimmerman said the board wants to do “what is easiest for him, but...
Williamsburg Municipal Authority members did something they had hoped not to – raise water rates during last Tuesday’s (June 4) meeting. During the Pennvest project process, the Williamsburg Municipal Authority was not eligible for any grants because its “rates were too low.” However, to qualify for the Pennvest loan, rates needed to be raised to make sure they were “satisfactory” for the authority to be able to pay for loan. Authority members were unaware of this stipulation in the agreement passed and voiced displeasure for Stiffler McGraw fo...
By NATALIE GORSUCH Williamsburg Correspondent Three young men, members of the Williamsburg Eagle Scouts, are working toward projects slated to finish over the summer. Scouts are to choose a project for a non-profit agency such as community or historical society that will benefit the community and give back to others. When beginning the project, Scouts need to keep track of expenses and hours involved. Once they brainstorm ideas, the chosen project goes through a three-step approval process. The...
When you see a bouncy house, an inflatable spider, and a lifesize Jenga board, what comes to your mind? For Williamsburg School District students, this was no party, this was a career carnival, brainchild of Guidance Counselor Carrie Loose. Loose came up with the idea after a brainstorming session with OVR counselors Autumn Temple and Jacki Thorton, who come to the school district twice a month to work with students. "My main goal for the event was to have the students actively engaged while...
