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Martinsburg Borough Office hosted a drive-through COVID-19 vaccination site on Tuesday, June 15, and will host another Monday, June 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. Blair County EMA Director Mark Taylor asked the borough office if they would like to host a site. The Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will be administered, as well as the first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Participants will be able to choose between the two. The clinic will come back in 28 or 29 days to administer the second shot. “Not as many people are getting COVID right now,” said Bor...
Fire tore through a Greenfield Township barn on Friday evening, June 11. More than 10 fire departments, including Blue Knob, Claysburg, Freedom Township, Martinsburg, Roaring Spring, Duncansville and Hollidaysburg responded to the 8 p.m. blaze at 423 Sarah Drive. Aided by a large amount of hay and straw in the barn, the structure was fully involved when firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported but three heifers died in the blaze. According to the Blue Knob Volunteer Fire Company, 16...
Part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package that was signed in March included an estimated $168 billion “American Rescue Plan” for schools. Pennsylvania schools are in line to received around $13 billion, with a reportedly nearly $8 million earmarked for Cove-area schools. While the expected money will help districts that saw a decrease in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials caution that it is not a windfall that will significantly impact their budgets. The Northern Bedford School District is set to receive around $...
Family and friends attending Claysburg-Kimmel High School's 100th commencement exercises sat in folding camping chairs and at picnic tables to watch their loved ones graduate. Claysburg-Kimmel's commencement was held on June 5, 2021. Graduation took place at Claysburg Community Park. Music for the ceremony was provided by Thomas Ringler. The ceremony began with a word from Principal Matthew Hall. Hall reminded the 77 graduates of the importance of their schooling and education. "Education is...
Northern Bedford High School held commencement services on Tuesday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Baccalaureate was held Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. Commencement was held in the Panther Community Stadium. The ceremony was live-streamed on the Northern Bedford County High School Facebook page. Music was provided by the Northern Bedford Senior High Band Ensemble, directed by Devon Lybarger. The band played "Pomp and Circumstance," during the procession. This was followed by the "National Anthem" and Northern...
