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Charles Eugene Decker, 83, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 6, 2022, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Rainsburg, Bedford County, son of the late Walter Cletus and Alma (Ferguson) Decker. On Dec. 8, 1956 he married Patricia Ann Butler in Roaring Spring. She preceded him in death May 23, 2021, after 64 years of marriage. He is survived by four sons: Rodney E. Decker (Lori) of Plum Creek, Barry A. Decker (Vicky Defibaugh)...
Barbara Ann (Stankiewicz) Clarke, 85, of Harrisburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away at her residence Feb. 17, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1936, in Reynoldsville, daughter of Paul J. and Jennie A. (Kruszewski) Stankiewicz. On June 21, 1958, she married Harry E. Clarke, Jr. in DuBois. He died Dec. 28, 2004. She is survived by her son Chip of Harrisburg, daughter Carole (Shawn) Smith and grandchildren Max and Hunter of Mechanicsburg, nephew Mark Movinsky of...
Barbra Ann Keith, 80, of Woodbury, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born September 14, 1941, in Martinsburg; daughter of the late George Paul Elias, Sr. and Laura Mae (Furry) Hudson. On July 9, 1960, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, she was united in marriage to John David Keith, who survives. She is survived by husband, John David Keith; daughter, Beth Ann Zeiler (Randy) of York; daughter, Linda Susan Hoover (David) of Woodbury; son, John Wesley Keith (Tracy)...
Carol Joanne Hunter, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Village Green Health Care. Joanne was born on July 23, 1933, in Roaring Spring, to the late James I. Rightnour and Kathryn Logue Rightnour. A graveside service was held Friday, July 8, 2022, at at Main Post Cemetery. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” F. Hunter and brother, Donald A. Rightnour. She is survived by her children, Jane “DeeDee” Parks and husband Gregory, Julie Butler and husband Jeffrey, Jason Hunter and wife, Vicki; brother...
Anna C. Gunnett, 89, of Williamsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Friday morning, July 1, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1933, in Carlim, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Brininger) Corrigan. On June 20, 1953, she married Hubert E. Gunnett at the Cove Forge United Methodist Church, Williamsburg. He preceded her in death March 19, 2016, following 62 years of marriage. She is survived by three daughters: Gail R. Sheetz (Charlie)...
CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY Everett – Shamin Jegan Chatham University Hollidaysburg – Elaina Fisher Duncansville – Sierra McClain Edinboro University Roaring Spring – Dylan Haley Claycomb Frostburg State University Everett – Bradley Snow, Zoe Wenstrand Susquehanna University Everett – Alannah Morse, Class of 2024, majoring in biology; Leroy Clark, Class of 2024, majoring in psychology University of Tampa Duncansville – Lucas Scordo...
When it comes to showcasing the latest in agricultural goods and services, equipment, and technology, few events can match Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, slated for Aug. 9-11 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs in Centre County. With nearly 500 commercial and educational exhibits and a variety of field demonstrations and workshops, producers can walk away with newfound knowledge and ideas to enhance their operations, according to Jesse Darlington, Ag Progress Days manager. Exhibitors cover virtually every p...
“Milk. It does a body good” That is just one Milk ad I remember. There were many over the years that touted the benefits of drinking milk. I like the 2 percent variety, but whole milk is best for kids. I drink 2 gallons a week, and we did 4+ when our two boys were here. My wife Bonnie doesn’t even drink it! I would pay $10 dollars a gallon for it if I had to (hope I never have to). I’ve never had a broken bone in my life. I’m 62 and believe me, these bones have been hit hard a few times. Milk also gives most drinkers healthy teeth and skin. Bil...
Mondays in July promise to be super exciting at the Roaring Spring Community Library! STEM Studio will be happening Monday, July 18 and 25 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. STEM Studio will give kids the opportunity to drop in and explore the exciting world of STEM at their own pace. It is designed to be hands-on and encourage exploration. Parents, guardians and other household members are encouraged to join in. Participants will be able to check out some of the newest STEM gadgets. Designing video games, animation, robotics, and coding are just some...
• Little Miss Roaring Spring will be held on Friday, Aug. 5. Girls ages 6-9 with a Roaring Spring address are invited to participate. Send picture, name, age and parent information to vasmith.911@gmail.com on or before July 31. • The ox roast sale will be Aug. 3-6 at Roaring Spring True Value • Sunday, Aug. 7 from 6-9 a.m., a free pancake and sausage breakfast will be held prior to community worship at the Spring Dam • The Cove Car Show will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4, at Shawnee Park Watch the Roaring Spring Lion’s Club Facebook page for...
As the candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania hit the campaign trail this summer, it would be wise for them to pay closer attention to voters 50+. Why? Because all indications point to Pennsylvania voters 50+ being 61 percent of the likely voting electorate, and that means they could be the deciders come Nov. 8. New research by AARP in partnership with pollsters Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research shows that the candidates are neck and neck. State Senator Doug Mastriano (R) and Attorney General Josh Shapiro (D) are essentially...
Herald of July 15, 1897 Notwithstanding repeated warnings, the wanton and malicious killing of songbirds still continues. A number of boys, (and we are sorry to say, men who should exercise better sense), are guilty of this. The slaughter must be stopped, and speedily, or the law will be enforced. The courts have decided that if a person rides a bicycle wantonly, carelessly and recklessly as to endanger the lives of others, he may be convicted of a criminal assault. It is not incumbent on the Commonwealth to show a deliberate intent to run...
Herald of July 20, 1972 Dr. Joseph Itle, a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, became an associate of Dr. Raymond Widdmann of Martinsburg. Dr. Widdman was still recuperating from serious burns received in an explosion the previous year. The new “drive-in” window at the Morrisons Cove Office of the Mid-State Bank and Trust Co. was open. Bank employees would take turns manning the window. The Central High School Band captured first place at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Convention Parade in Har...
Herald of July 21, 1922 A very enjoyable picnic was spent by the clerks and former clerks along with their Manager, A. D. Mingle of the Roaring Spring Department Store, when they motored to Bland’s Park near Tyrone where they partook of a sumptuous dinner. “Babe” Price was awarded first prize for eating the most chicken, but he had some close competition. Joseph Snyder Wareham, little son of R. S. Snyder and Thelma Stock Wareham, died at home in Snake Spring Valley from cholera infantum. The child was aged 9 month and 5 days. He was the secon...
Herald of July 17, 1997 The Martinsburg Police Department started patrolling on bicycles. The bicycle program was seen as an effective public relations tool, and as a quieter and more maneuverable form of transportation for police activity. The new Williamsburg Senior Center opened in the former Isenberg Cleaners building. Over 50 adults could be accommodated for meals. Shirley’s Something Special bakeshop and catering service closed after 20 years in business. Shirley Kensinger ran the business from her home in Cabbage Creek, which was up f...
Herald of July 17, 1947 A planning committee was being formed to look into distribution of school students in the Cove. County school officials and supervising principals from Roaring Spring, Martinsburg and Morrisons Cove High Schools will make recommendations to the five-board planning committee on the distribution of pupils. The Huston Township Board voted to send its seventh and eighth grade pupils living in the Piney Creek section to the Martinsburg Junior High School beginning in September. That would take 30 pupils out of the Township...
Herald of July 19, 2012 George Acker, the Cove’s longtime weatherman, passed away at the age of 89. He submitted yearly weather forecasts to the Herald in January, hand written and based on his observations of circumstances around him, such as “if the potatoes sprout in December, you don’t have too hard of a winter”. His forecasts were a popular feature in the Herald. Travis Lee was named as principal of Williamsburg High School. He was salutatorian of the high school’s 2002 graduating class. Carol Louden was appointed principal of the Sprin...
Recently my wife and I attended college orientation with my youngest son. Next month, we will have two sons attending school full time. As I observed the campus and how young the incoming freshmen looked, I could not help but make a few observations. My college and seminary days seemed to be so long ago! College is expensive. We will be paying bills for a long time to come. There is a certain amount of sadness in seeing your children become more independent, although that is one of the primary goals in raising them. I also could not help...
We humans are pretty good at the blame game. We do not do so well at accepting responsibility. This started way back in the Garden of Eden, after our first human ancestors disobeyed God and ate from the tree He told them not to eat. It did not take very long for God to confront them. God went first to Adam. Adam blamed Eve. God went to Eve and she blamed the serpent. Down through the centuries of time, all manner of people play the blame game. The Prophet Ezekiel shows us another aspect of...
Wade Rodlind and Alexia Finochio, 17, are among the volunteers helping the Trinity United Methodist Church serve more than 100 lunches each day as part of the church’s summer lunch program. According to Trinity United Methodist Church Pastor Evie Madison, late last week, the church was notified that they will now be able to do take-out meals. This was not allowed before, but regulations have changed. Participants will still have to come in the building to get their food....
The Roaring Spring First Church of the Brethren has started a new outreach program for the community. A box has been placed on the California side of the parking lot of the church. It is called the Giving Box. Everyone from the community is welcome to stop by and check it out. If there is something in there that you need or want, please feel free to take it. The Sunday school classes of the church will be filling the box each month. There will be a variety of items in the box, not just food...
JL Self Storage Storage Sale Tom Lewis, 129 Lewis Ln., Martinsburg, PA 16662; Ken Heck, 140 Smith Lane., Loysburg, PA 16656; John States, 3923 Brumbaugh Rd., New Enterprise, PA 16664; Barbara Rhodes, 378 Oak Hill Rd., New Enterprise, PA 16664. Sale date July 19, 1 p.m. Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage fees, all property of Nora Exline stored at Self Storage Units on South Nicodemus St., Martinsburg, PA will be disposed of on July 21st, 2022. Owner of unit to contact (717)519-5200. Estate Notice Letters have been granted on the Estate... Full story
Scott Harclerode spends part of Monday morning removing weeds from the flowers outside his Walnut Street home in Martinsburg. This is the street that the Ag Parade will end on the next day....
The July Southern Cove Power Reunion meeting was held on Thursday, July 7, at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Jason Hileman. Club Secretary Melanie Clapper read the minutes, which were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Amy Mellott and was also approved. The Antique Construction Equipment and Truck Show was held on June 18 and was to date the best attended show the club has had. The tractor pull on this day had 194 hook ups. The family of Noah Fox – a member of the club who was killed in an acc...
Ava Kozminski, daughter of Stephanie and Tom Kozminski, at just 8 years old was able to raise $230 at her local lemonade stand. Instead of keeping the money for herself, Kozminski graciously donated the money to the Martinsburg Community Library. "She wanted to have a lemonade stand," Stephanie said. "She decided to give the money to the library." Kozminski was able to raise the large sum of money she made with the help of her parents who advertised the local event on Facebook. "We live in...
The African American Heritage Festival returns after an eight-year absence. The event will be held Saturday, July 24, from noon to 8 p.m. with a Gospel Fest on Sunday, July 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. along with a special presentation from a Frederick Douglas reenactor at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will be held at The Railroaders Memorial Museum. African American historian Harriett Gaston said that the festival was started to help promote something called The African American Heritage...
On July 7, 1957, Replogle High School sweethearts Ray and Della Mae (Detwiler) Grubb were married by Della Mae's father Rev. Merle Detwiler. In 1966, they bought a dairy farm in New Enterprise, where they farmed for over 40 years. They still reside there today. They have three children, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ray was a founding member of the Bedford County Tractor Pullers Association and one of the first members of the Southern Cove Power Reunion. At 87, he is still tractor...
A little bit of an old school question this week – what is your favorite movie? I have been stuck inside with COVID and I get a little tired of watching WWE wrestling from the 1990s and my all-time favorite show – “Dateline” – so I was hoping this question would give me some good movies to watch while I’m in quarantine. Here is what a few residents had to say: Patrick Detwiler: Facing the Giants Jeff White: Hoosiers Cathy Evans: Dragonfly Angie Ryan: The Book of Eli Nancy Lombardo: White Christmas Rebecca Miller: Star Wars: Empire Strikes Bac...
Cathy Over, of the Williamsburg Historical Society, said that the Historical Society “is well on it’s way to finally becoming a legal entity.” The group was created by Williamsburg residents to help keep the history of our town alive and their Executive Board met last Wednesday evening, July 6th. For months, the Society has been looking for a lawyer to complete their 501.c.3. application to become a legal entity, and one was introduced during the meeting – Michael Routch said he would complete 501.c.3. for the Historical Society. Routch was als...
The Williamsburg Borough, Catharine and Woodbury townships, the Williamsburg School District and Blair County have been tossing around the idea of the LERTA program. LERTA, the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance, is a tax abatement program created in PA authorizing local municipalities and townships to give a tax break for five years to new construction. This program seeks to draw residents and businesses to the area. The borough is putting on a meeting on Monday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at the Farm Show Building to answer any questions...
In the photo above, the crowd gathered for Saturday evening's first Fourth Fest put on by Lower Trail Creamery, Biddle's Brewing and Belly Busters Food Truck. The whole day was packed with events celebrating our community and highlighting local businesses. Mike Biddle, owner of Biddle's Brewing, said, "One of the goals for Biddle's Brewing is to bring the community together and help make our communities a fun and exciting place to live or visit. We have been trying to host a themed community eve...
The Pennsylvania Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) honored Blair County with a national level award for its continued support of employees in the service. The county was nominated by Director of Geographic Information Systems Grant Wills. Wills has been the director of GIS at Blair County for 5 years and has been a member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard for over 9 years. The award will be presented at an Employer Awards Luncheon at the Keystone Conference Center on Aug. 11, where the top 50 firms throughout...
It’s the perfect storm. Excuse the pun. The tomato plants are ripening and the zucchini flowers have already formed shiny, dark green fruit. The frequency of rain and amounts of precipitation are diminishing and the temperatures are heading toward August highs. But wait a minute, the calendar says it’s time to start packing for that vacation planned last winter. While color-coded charts provided by Penn State University show no immediate concern for drought in the Blair-Bedford region, as August approaches, things are already starting to app...
The Little Miss Morrisons Cove Pageant was held on Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m. Three winners were crowned at the pageant. LEFT: Little Miss 2022 was Kat Stewart, daughter of Lori and Jim Stewart. This age group is grades third to fifth grade. MIDDLE: Alexis Morningstar, daughter of Missy and Mark Morningstar, was named Junior Little Miss 2022. This age group is grades kindergarten to second grade. RIGHT: The Pre Little Miss 2022 title went to Gracelyn Socie, daughter of Carlie Leonard and Josh...
In honor of Independence Day, the members of the Blair County Tea Party have donated one DVD copy of Dinesh D'Souza's groundbreaking documentary "2000 Mules" to eight local public libraries. A copy of the DVD will be available for rent at the libraries in Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Roaring Spring, Martinsburg, Claysburg, Tyrone, Bellwood and Williamsburg. According to the group, "2000 Mules" presents evidence of election fraud in several, key states during the 2020 presidential election, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan and...
South Woodbury Township’s Board of Supervisors met on July 5, 2022, at 9 a.m. at the township office. All supervisors were in attendance as well as Secretary Rachel White. The meeting was called to order, and the monthly bills and treasurer’s report ending on June 30 were reviewed and approved. The application for County Aid-2021 Bridge Inspections was discussed. Reimbursement will be $2,368. The sewage management program had 14 inspections and two subdivision reviews. The board is working on a solar panel ordinance. A public meeting will be...
Revolutionary War Days is a weekend of encampments. "We have reenactors from the Revolutionary War period that come to Fort Roberdeau and we have people representing the United States," Director of Fort Roberdeau Glenn Nelson said. "They have units that are fighting for independence and a couple of units that are loyal to the king and representing the king." They set up a field camp. They have a camp representing the continentals and a camp representing the loyalists. During the days, they do...
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to a measure that simplifies regulations and provides the Game Commission yet another tool to respond to below-goal turkey populations. In years past, reducing the length of the fall turkey season was the primary method to increase turkey populations. But last year, the Game Commission eliminated the use of centerfire and rimfire rifles in fall turkey season, noting that relatively few hunters used rifles, but rifles were responsible for about one-third of the fall turkey...
For 20 years, the Garver YMCA has hosted 60-and-over basketball players two mornings per week. Today’s over-60 players play on Tuesdays and Fridays, beginning at 9 a.m. Their games are played on a pick-up basis each day. Recently, however, there have been fewer players showing up. Some regulars have other summer activities, and several players have been dealing with injuries or other health issues. Several times, there have not been quite enough players to play. The Y and the present over-60 players are hoping that some new players might b...
Sportsmen who spend a great deal of time along rivers and creeks or in forests and along fields observe many things the average person never sees. Even the average person spots deer, groundhogs, rabbits, and squirrels regularly while driving. However, most non-sportsmen have probably never seen a coyote, yet many sportsmen have caught a glimpse or two of one of these wild canines. Fishermen and hunters also run into other wild creatures on an occasional basis. Among these are bears and bobcats....
The Healthy Blair County Coalition held its annual meeting on Friday, July 8, at the United Methodist Church in Hollidaysburg. The purpose of the meeting was to go over what the Coalition offered and give a brief overview of the "Blair County Profile 5: Community Health Needs Assessment." The Healthy Blair County Coalition was formed in 2007 when the Blair County Human Services office and United Way invited key officers to join in on making a needs assessment for the community. The Coalition...
Chuck Gojmerac is the executive director of the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Gojmerac is a dedicated director and is excited for what the park has to offer this summer. “Our biggest event is the Cove Carnival,” Gojmerac said. Previously called the J4 Celebration, the Cove Carnival, held this week, is a big deal for the Morrisons Cove area. The carnival is a big money-raising event for the park, which is important because the park doesn’t receive government funding. “Last year after everything was said and done, we had a gross profit of arou...
The 40th Ag Parade took place in Martinsburg on Tuesday, July 12....
The Woodbury Borough meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance on July 5, 2022. Present were President Shawn Claycomb, Vice President Tim Wentz, Mayor Jordon Pabon, Shane Suter, and Ron Dibert. Minutes from June were reviewed and approved. The mayor reported he had given a couple notices out about grass cutting ordinances, and they were received well. Woodbury Area Community minutes were reviewed dated for April 2022. Stones were removed out of the front yard. Pat Snyder from the food bank attended with a request to purchase a freezer. An...
Barbara Beecher (left) of Martinsburg and Joan Simpson of Bedford are cousins who like to get together a few times each week to go on a long walk together. The pair made their way along Bloomfield Road in Roaring Spring Monday morning....
The Pennsylvania State Senate last week voted on 13 judicial appointments in eight counties, including Blair, moving Blair County closer to filling an empty bench on the Court of Common Pleas. The Senate voted 49-1 to appoint attorney Ilissa Zimmerman to the judicial seat left vacant by the retirement of Judge Daniel Milliron last year. The recommendation now goes to Gov. Tom Wolf for approval. Wolf’s office previously vetted judicial applicants, including Zimmerman. Other applicants for the vacant post were Fred Miller, David Consiglio, D...
The Martinsburg Community Library will be holding the Library Bash at the Bistro on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at the Village Green Bistro on Village Way in Martinsburg. The event begins at 5 p.m. Tickets for the event, which cover a meal and a donation to the library, are available now at the library. There are only 100 seats available. The evening will include a buffet dinner prepared by the chef and staff at the Bistro. Dinner will feature roast turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls and dessert. There will be a silent...
If you've seen Herald Staff Writer Rick Boston out and about, you've probably seen his very helpful daughter Olivia, who often tags along for his interviews and meetings. Livy, 10, has gone to council meetings, met politicians and judges, and toured new features of the Cove, like this Contour jet....
Cherry Street Park in Roaring Spring has been victimized by ongoing acts of vandalism and Borough Manager Lisa Peel is asking for help to put an end to it. At the Roaring Spring Borough Council's regular monthly meeting on June 11, Peel told council that the park has been vandalized numerous times since the beginning of summer, with playground equipment being damaged and litter thrown around the park grounds. Peel said some of the swings, which are made of hard plastic and thick rubber...
The annual Ox Roast was held on Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Even though the dates were moved this year, the ox roast proved to be very successful. Selling out on Friday and cooking 950 pounds of meat was a good indication. On Saturday, an additional 150 pounds of meat had to be purchased and everything sold out again. A total of 5,000 sandwiches were sold. The meat came from two local shops: Rhodes Meat Market in Martinsburg and Frederick's Meat in...
