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Rose A. Peck, 73, passed peacefully, June 9, 2021, at home after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 27, 1948, in Williamsburg, the daughter of the late Stephen D. and Dorothy E. (Forshey) Lockawich. She married her high school sweetheart, William Lee Peck, Jr. Nov. 9, 1968, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williamsburg. They were married for 53 beautiful years. She is survived by her husband, William; her sisters: Theresa, Patty, Susan and Lisa; her brother, Steve; her three...
Robert W. “Bob” Pheasant, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born January 1, 1944, in Huntingdon, son of the late Roy T. and Ruth M. (Frye) Pheasant. He married Linda L. Gearhart Sept. 23, 1993, in Winchester, Va. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years; seven children: Wayne Pheasant (Tammie), Joel Pheasant (Leslie), Dale Pheasant (Jody), Bonnie Hileman (John), Timothy Gearhart (Cindy), Terry Gea...
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminded electric customers that all the state’s electric distribution companies (EDCs) increased electric generation prices on June 1 for non-shopping customers. Residential and small business customers are encouraged to conduct price “checkups” with their electric bills and, if applicable, review current contracts with their competitive suppliers. Depending on the service territory, on June 1 energy prices increased between 2 percent and 30 percent for the summer months, and the PUC encou...
Twenty-one members and four guests were welcomed to the annual Williamsburg Women’s Civic Club’s annual June Banquet by Shirley Kurtz-Flaugh, banquet chairperson. The ladies gathered at the Williamsburg C&MA Church Social Room on June 7. Club member Michelle Stultz prepared the filled chicken breast dinner. The tables were decorated with bright yellow and green decorations, and each table had a begonia flower that was given away as a door prize. The theme, “Sunshine and Flowers,” was used to...
Kenneth L. Roub, 62, of Imler, passed away late Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born March 14, 1959, in New Brunswick, NJ, son of the late Carl “Cub” and Anna Rose (Tomori) Roub. He married Pamela J. Meade April 28, 1984, in Altoona. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years: two sisters: Annaliese R. Dell (Randy) of Williamsburg and Barbara J. Long of Martinsburg; a father-in-law, Luther Meade Jr. of Martinsburg; two brothers-in-law; two...
To the Editor: I, local author Millard “Pat” Patterson, have some ties to the Morrisons Cove Herald. I once wrote quizzes once a week for the Herald. I have always enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and trivia type quizzes. So I told my wife at the time I am going to send a letter to the Herald, and so I did. In about a week, I got a letter from Dave Snyder from the Herald saying that he would like to try a quiz and for the next almost ten years I wrote quizzes for the Herald. While in the Air For...
To the Editor: The litter along our roadsides this spring is unsightly. It adversely affects our health. As plastic materials decompose, they break into tiny particles that find their way into our water supplies. Now, scientists conclude that the average person absorbs a credit card’s worth of plastic into his body— every year. Be a good role model for children and grandchildren. Talk to the generation that will inherit this mess and make it clear to them that throwing garbage out of car windows is unacceptable and unhealthy. Go on family wal...
To the Editor: As A.J. Hoenstine once said... The problem with any playoff system is that you never know when you are going to come up against a pitcher whose having a hot night or a night when your bats are going to go cold. By any system of measuring, Central had a incredible season. They deserve a parade. Four years ago they lost the District 6 title and won the state title. This year it was the reverse. CONGRATULATIONS to an incredible group of athletes who will continue their careers with more wins than losses and I’m not just talking a...
If you’re a dog lover, you don’t focus on the cost of ownership. The food, veterinary care, grooming, medications, toys and treats to keep them healthy and happy are well worth the price. In return, you receive loyalty and unconditional love. If Pennsylvania raised its annual dog licensing fee a few bucks, you probably wouldn’t even notice. Dog lovers surely wouldn’t give up their pal, or decide not to adopt one, just because of that nominal cost. A hike in the fee is long overdue. And every day that goes by without one, taxpayers are paying...
As a lover of all things literature, history and the bizarre, “The Madman’s Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities From History” written by Edward Brooke-Hitching caught my attention instantly. The tag line read, “This fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history.” That was enough for me. I put it in my cart and checked out. I am a fiction reader and only read nonfiction on occasion. From the moment I opened th...
Herald of June 18, 1896 Hollidaysburg was startled by the number of visitors that poured into its gates for the Semicentennial military parade on June 11 and the grand civic parade on June 12. In all 150 carloads of pleasure-seeking humanity were emptied there by the Pennsylvania Railroad for the two days. Traffic was suspended on the Logan Valley Electric Trolley Line becasue the motive power was insufficient to carry the multitude. Fully 20,000 visitors arrived within two hours’ time on Thursday and the crowd was estimated at between 5...
Herald of June 17, 1921 A $300 reward was offered by J.H. Brown & Sons of Loysburg for arrest and conviction of persons who destroyed the large public signs advertising dairy feeds in Blair and Bedford counties. The offer covered any destruction of such feed and flour signs in the future. The local school board selected teachers for the coming year: First and second grades, Emma Benson; third and fourth, Sara Bridenbaugh; fifth and sixth, Anna Martin; seventh and eigthth, Mrs. Robert Straesser; high school principal, Mary Graffius; and...
Herald of June 20, 1946 A 50-inch eel got tangled up in the turbine at the Waterside Woolen Mill. It took Maurice Clouse and the men who worked there six hours to get it out so they could start the mill again. Dr. John Bonebreak of Martinsburg received a testimonial from the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania on the completion of 50 years’ service as a practicing physician. John W. Lehman was promoted to a corporal in the 47th Engineers. Drenching rains hit the Cove worrying farmers that the weeds would choke the fast-growing corn a...
Herald of June 17, 1971 Martinsburg Mayor Richard D. Moore imposed a curfew in the borough that required persons under 16 to be off the street by 10 p.m. and those 18 and under to be in by 11 p.m. except for Friday’s and Saturdays. Mrs. Ralph Glass was installed as president of the Roaring Spring Dandy Lions. Sandra Uhland of Yellow Creek met her pen pal of eight years – Jean-Louis Jabas of Switzerland – for the first time at her college graduation. Martinsburg electrical contractor Harold D. Blattenberger, 57, died June 11, 1971. “Rust...
Herald of June 13, 1996 For the first time in the history of Northern Bedford High School, the invocation and benediction were not read during commencement exercises June 6 in the high school auditorium. Due to a complaint from a parent with a son in the school district to the American Civil Liberties Union, the school was forced to change the tradition of the high school. Rebecca A. Carson, daughter of Rodney and Cathy Carson of Martinsburg, was named the 1996-97 Bedford County Dairy Princess June 8 in the Northern Bedford High School...
Herald of June 16, 2011 Central’s postseason run toward a second straight appearance in the PIAA, Class AA state baseball championship game ended one-run short at Homer City. The Dragons were upended by Riverside by a score of 5-4 at First Commonwealth field. Central concluded its season with an 18-6 record, which included its sixth District 6 championship in the history of the baseball program. Woodbury Borough and Woodbury Township announced they will hold a joint cleanup day for residences to get rid of unwanted items. The Woodbury T...
This summer has already been interesting. I booked a family vacation for California. We watched our youngest son graduate from high school and vacation without us. I got to play disc golf with my older son. Now we have to try the new course in Martinsburg. Numerous turtles have been spotted crossing the road. I saw a little bear exit and enter the woods about fifty feet from my house. I have crunched a few cicadas under my feet and listened to millions of them. The Lord gave me several...
It was quite a day. It was, for Jews, already a day of celebration. It was the Festival of Weeks, the celebration of the end of harvest. Many times, God had given abundantly to His people. People God blesses should be filled with thanksgivings and praises for His abundant gifts. We should do such celebration and have chosen a day to do it. We call it ‘Thanksgiving Day’. But, we are distracted by football, family, feasting, and who knows what all. Jesus has risen some fifty days earlier. His Fol...
Editor’s note: The following information has been submitted to the Herald staff. If your church is not listed, please contact the Herald with updated information. A list of changes will be included in the Herald’s publication as long as we receive updates. MARTINSBURG St John’s United Church of Christ • Mask required in entering or departing. Masks may be removed while in the pews. • Social distancing is encouraged. • Singing is permitted. • Summer worship hour: 9:15 a.m....
Pete and Carol Imler of Roaring Spring invite those interested to an evening of music, prayer, food and fellowship at their home in Roaring Spring. The evening will begin between 6:30 and 7 p.m. on Friday, June 18. Tom and JoAnn Smith of Everett will join to share music and favorite experiences of how God touches lives through ministry and music. A buffet of snacks, deserts and special treats, and if weather permits, participants may have the joy of warm temperatures and hot dogs on the grill. The Imlers live at 1271 Spang St. Ext., on the top...
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that the department is designating 35 areas of state forest land across the state as Wild Plant Sanctuaries. “Whether tucked into forest hollows with rich soils, growing in mucky peatlands, or rooted in dry, rocky barrens, some of the state’s rarest plant populations are now protected in Wild Plant Sanctuaries established in state forests across Pennsylvania,” Dunn said. “Designation of sanctuaries assists DCNR in carrying out its mission to conserv...
This year’s Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Service will be hosted by the Blair County Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Foundation Inc. The service will be held at the Memorial Site, located in front of the Blair County Court House, (rain or shine) Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 6 p.m. This service is held each year to show honor to those officers who gave their life protecting the citizens of this great Commonwealth, which include fallen officers from Blair County. Everyone is invited to attend this honorable service and show sup...
4 WILLIAMSBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT The Williamsburg Municipal Authority is required to provide an annual report listing the water testing results that were performed during the previous year and also list the testing from previous years that are still valid due to testing frequency cycles. The report is provided on the Internet. The report is available for viewing at http://GoH2O.net/WMA/CCR. If you would like to furnish us with your email address, we will email you a copy. Should you have any questions or if you... Full story
Claysburg Area Hall of Fame Committee will hold its seventh induction ceremony on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 3 p.m. in the Claysburg-Kimmel High School Auditorium. The public is invited to this event at no charge. No advance tickets are needed. The program will include the presentation of hall of fame members with a reception immediately following the presentation with light refreshments. The Claysburg Area Hall of Fame Committee announced the list of five inductees into the hall of fame. Due to COVID-19, there will be no 2021 inductees. The...
Two weeks ago marked the start of the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers, which is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal crashes involving teen drivers have historically increased. Nationwide, more than 7,000 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2010 to 2019 during the time period, and this year, as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, more young drivers will be on the road. According to the AAA Foundation Traffic Safety Culture Index, about 72 percent of teen drivers aged 16-18 admitted to having engaged in...
Woodbury Borough held its monthly meeting. The treasurer’s report was read. There is $104,409 in the general fund. There is currently no mayor. The members discussed the money they will get in the future from COVID-19. Nothing is for sure at this time, but some money may go to the water authority and sewer authority for improvements. Ron Dibert attended the Bedford County Association of Municipalities meeting and discussed concerns about ATVs on the public roads. Some federal and state laws are looking to allow ATVs on public roads. It was a...
Celebrity Impostor Scams These days, celebrities share career news, personal views, even travel videos on social media and interact with fans in comment threads. But if you get a direct message out of the blue from a favorite musician, actor or athlete, don’t get starry-eyed, get skeptical — it’s almost certainly a scam. It’s also always a scam when they ask for money for charity or say that you’ve won a large cash prize but need to pay an entry or processing fee. Sadly, the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline hears about these scams all the t...
The Bedford County Commissioners, in partnership with Alleghenies Broadband, Inc. (ABI), held an event to officially launch their countywide broadband initiative, Speed Zone. The effort includes the expansion of internet services to unserved and underserved areas throughout Bedford County and will follow a fluid master plan that identifies projects through 2023. Household and business access to high-speed internet a top priority, according to commissioners Barry Dallara, Deb Baughman and Alan Frederick. In collaboration with ABI, the...
The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers made 18,412 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests in 2020, which reflects a 17 percent decrease from the total number of DUI arrests (22,139) in 2019. In addition, troopers investigated 4,157 DUI-related crashes in 2020. In Pennsylvania, a driver is guilty of DUI if they are impaired by any substance. Troopers certified as drug recognition experts (DREs) receive specialized training to identify the physiological signs of impairment caused by a wide range of controlled substances....
On Sunday, June 13, the Williamsburg football team held their awards assembly at the Williamsburg Community Center. Award winners included Most Improved, Aidan Frew; Pat Tillman Award, Ian Crouch; Dee Verbonitz Memorial Award, Shane Brantner; Galen Hall Back Award, Wes McCall; Galen Hall Lineman Award, Shane Brantner; Charles Black Special Teams Award, Jahmarea Wansley; Offensive Player of the Year, Lambert Palmer; Defensive Player of the Year, Tyler Clark; and the Blanket Award winners (MVPs)...
Watching the graduation ceremonies have me all sentimental. I feel like when I hear those chords of “Pomp and Circumstance,” I just get emotional – whether it’s at my preschool graduation ceremony, or at any graduation – the song gives me chills. When I think of my graduation 15 years ago, I think back to my friends, my family and, of course, the teachers who left such an impact on my life. This led me to this week’s question – “Which teacher left an impact on your life?” Here is what a few residents had to say: Victoria Frye: Mr. Patrick...
Chief of Police Rowdy Kagarise and Mayor Ted Hyle discussed Cove Forge issues with Williamsburg Borough Council during last Monday evening’s meeting following a meeting with Cove Forge officials. At last month’s meeting, both Kagarise and Hyle described to the council about problems with Cove Forge walk-offs, and that they wanted to meet with officials to discuss anything they could do. Roughly 24-27 walk-offs leave the Cove Forge campus monthly, and end up in Williamsburg. Officials from Cove Forge said these issues will be addressed. “We...
Reported on 6/15/21 #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 3,276 - 140 - 292.3 Blair: 10,607 - 340 - 279.1 Cambria: 10,371 - 437 - 335.7 Centre: 15,397 - 224(n/c) - 137.9 Clearfield: 6,312 - 150 - 189.3 Fulton: 761 - 15(n/c) - 103.2 Huntingdon: 5,792 - 177 - 299 Somerset: 5,758 - 216 - 294.1 *Rate is number of deaths per 100,000 population. It is used to compare county death rates. Reported on 6/01/21 Bedford: 3,237 - 138(n/c) - 288.2 Blair: 10,553 - 338 - 277.4 Cambria: 10,279 - 432 - 331.8 Centre: 15,358 - 224 - 137.9 Clearfield: 6,269 - 147 - 185...
La Secretaria Interina del Departamento de Servicios Sociales, Meg Snead, la Interina Médica General Dra. Denise Johnson, y la Interina Comisionada del Departamento de Salud Pública de Filadelfia, Dra. Cheryl Bettigole, visitaron el Please Touch Museum en Filadelfia para dar unas directrices para proteger a los niños y sus familias mientras niños de menos de 12 años todavía no están idóneos para recibir una vacuna COVID-19. DHS (el Depto. de Servicios Sociales) y su Oficina de Desarrollo Infantil y Aprendizaje Temprano (OCDEL), junto con el...
"It flashes, it crashes, it rumbles, it roars, It mumbles and grumbles, it splatters, it pours; The rain comes a-sweeping, the wind at its tail – It's seeking the corners to muffle its wail. It pitters, it patters, it dabbles, it drops, It tinkles and sprinkles, and finally stops; The rain is now over, the shower is gone... Like ripples on streamlets, our praises flow on." I found this little rhyme among my clippings but I don't know who wrote these descriptive words about rain. Some of the p...
On May 2, 2021, at 158 South Market St. in Martinsburg, Fresh AF opened. This location was formerly Wildfire. This unique business is owned by Kyle and Kelsy Foor of Claysburg. The business specializes in hand-poured lollipops made from beet juice, an alternative to sugar. The business also sells tiny green leafy vegetables, or microgreen vegetables. They are good to eat alone or to top favorite dishes. According to Fresh AF's Facebook page, "Microgreens are harvested early in a plants life...
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, along with the Deininger family are pleased to announce the following 2021 recipients of the Meghan E. Deininger Memorial Scholarship: Dana L. Heltzel of Martinsburg is a graduating senior at Central High School. Dana will be attending the University of Pittsburgh majoring in dietetics/nutrition. Gabriella A. Finn of Altoona, PA is a graduating senior at Bellwood Antis High School. Gabriella will be attending IUP Culinary School in Punxsutawney majoring in Culinary Management and is planning to...
June 6 through 12 was designated as National Garden Week. The library celebrated the beginning of growing season. They recruited some young people to help us plant their raised garden bed. On Monday, June 7, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and parsley were planted in the newly constructed bed. On Wednesday, June 9, the Summer Reading Program began. The first program was about garden critters. The children learned about pollinators and were able to match the pollinator with the species of flower...
These teams were crowned champions in their respective divisions in the first annual Morrisons Cove Memorial Park and Garver Memorial YMCA 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament....
The recent issue of "Fly Fisherman" magazine presented an article entitled "Our Mount Rushmore" describing four men who the author believed were the most influential fly-fishermen in history. This made me consider whose likenesses I would carve into my own local "Mt. Rushmore" of fly-fishing influence. The first choice is easy: Ralph Haney. When I'd graduated from high school and was looking for something to replace my high-school activities, most notably basketball, I saw Ralph and his son...
Central's Hunter Smith rounds third base past his coach A.J. Hoenstine after belting a home run against Hickory High School June 10, 2021, at Dubois' Showers Field. Central beat Hickory 9-4. Central's Devon Boyles (center) is consoled by his teammates after making the last out of the game against Tyrone Monday, June 14, 2021 against Tyrone at PNG Field. Central fell to Tyrone 4-2....
CENTRAL Isabella Dalansky • Valedictorian • Art Department Award • The Challenge Program, Inc. Award for Academic Excellence • Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award • Leah Hoover Memorial Foundation • Robert L. Hite Memorial Scholarship • Bice Memorial Journalism Award Emily Dunn • Salutatorian • Mathematics Department Award • Heuston Scholarship Award • The Hancock Group Employee & Associates Foundation Scholarship Dana Heltzel • Music Department Award • Science Department Award • Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Musical Award • David...
Secondary Principal Michael Jones said to the packed crowd during the Williamsburg Class of 2021 commencement exercises at the gym, "We made it!" "Not just you guys," he said, referring to the members of the graduating class. "We all made it." Jones gestured to the crowd and teacher section. Jones then thanked the lone retiree of the district for the 2020-21 school year – Ms. Rebecca Smith. She began teaching at the district in 1998 as both an art teacher and a Bon Voyage Yearbook advisor. "...
Central High School’s graduation was held June 3, 2021, at the Roaring Spring Athletic Complex. One-hundred-eighteen graduates were presented with diplomas. Following the procession, the ceremony began with the National Anthem and the alma mater, played by the CHS Marching Band, including members who were graduating. The senior class’s vice president, Jabon Butler, lit the remembrance candle for loved ones who played a role in graduates’ lives but could not attend. Class President Kellen Metzker presented the president’s address. Metzker...
CENTRAL Hannah Nicole Akers Alyssa May Bartley Brendan Albert Bell Madison Paige Benfer Emiley Michae Benton Kiera Jade Berkheimer Alyssa Anne Bianconi Summer Lee Birge Dalton Thomas Boggs Brinley Olivia Bowers Alexander Taylor Bowman Bryce Joseph Brumbaugh Heather Ann Brumbaugh Megan Mae Brumbaugh Jabon Cole Butler Ashton Thomas Campbell Dylan Francis Ceschini Faith Lynn Conner Claire Ann Conrad Chayla Nichole Corley Noah James Croft Isabella Marie Dalansky Ryen Anela Deterline Jamie Janette Detwiler Andrew Paul Dibert Garrison David Dibert Ja...
A Martinsburg woman is facing criminal charges after police said she stole money from an elderly man she was employed to take care of. According to charges filed by the Altoona Police Department, Tara S. Delvin, 45, is accused of forging checks from the victim’s account for her personal use. Police said Delvin was employed by a home healthcare agency and was assigned as a personal aid to the victim. Police said while working in the victim’s home, Delvin removed two checks from his checkbook. Police allege that on April 9, Delvin cashed a che...
Morrisons Cove Memorial Park is celebrating 100 years of serving the community this summer. To celebrate 100 years, the park will have an extended J4 celebration, beginning on June 25 with events occurring throughout the summer and the fall. The celebration will kick off on Friday, June 25, with Bargain Days. There will also be a throwback skating party on June 25. The party will feature DJ “Pit Stop” Peggy Whitfield. This event will be from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $2 including skate rental. There will be special events all day at the pool Sat...
One of the first female Eagle Scouts in Blair County is setting up her Eagle Project in Roaring Spring. Erika Salisbury, a Life Scout of Troop 9062, is building a little free library at Spring Dam. Salisbury's brother was a Boy Scout. "I was always doing Boy Scout stuff with him when I was younger," Salisbury said. Salisbury jumped at the chance to join a girl's troop when one was created. Salisbury's troop is a youth-led Scout team in Blair County, made for girls age 11-17 who are looking for...
May 20, 2021, was a historic day for A. Donald Mingle of Martinsburg when he got to meet his new great-grandson, the fifth generation "AD." Baby Axley David Mingle and his father Aaron David Mingle of Penn Laird, Va., traveled to unite with grandfather Anthony David Mingle of Havertown, Pa., on the great-grandfather's porch at the Homewood Cottages....
By proclamation of the mayor, and the unanimous approval of council, Martinsburg Borough has designated June 29 as W. Gene Henry Day. Henry, who passed away on Feb. 17, 2021, at the age of 88, was a beloved community fixture known for his generous support of the borough. Henry’s philanthropic acts included the purchase and demolition of the former Benson Elementary School to make way for a new borough building. Henry also donated the land and a significant portion of the funds to erect an ambulance building in town. Henry’s love of Mar...
