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The Northern Bedford High School Class of 1964 held its 55th reunion Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Iron Masters Country Club, Roaring Spring RR. There were 26 classmates in attendance. Of the 89 graduates, 63 are living. In attendance were (from left): Front row: Darlene Claycomb Closson, Carol Claycomb Rugh, Marian Over Grassmyer, Beverly O'Neal Smeltzer, Sandra Smyer Zimmerman, Leslie Zimmerman, Owen Dwight Kagarise, Ronald Clouse. Middle row: Gary Hoover, Connie Schmerbeck Fluke, Jay Claycomb,...
State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon) toured Ritchey's Dairy July 24 to learn about how the business will use a Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan to expand storage capabilities. Founded in 1940, Ritchey's Dairy uses state-of-the-art machinery in its production of milk, ice cream and iced tea. The business is planning to expand by 7,663 square feet for additional dry and cold storage to allow the expansion of the...
The William Harrison Grove family met at the Williamsburg Farm Show building on June 23, 2019 for its annual family reunion. There were 54 in attendance and a great time was had as attendees renewed relationships, enjoyed favorite family covered dishes and the children enjoyed game time. Plans are to meet the last Sunday in June 2020 at the same location. In attendance were (from left): Front row: Alan and Hudson Shanholtz, Kenny Grove, Willie Grove, Luke Chilcote, Alice Geraldine Grove, Eileen...
The Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Co. held its annual raffle drawing July 20 during its two-day ox roast sale at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. The fire company received 85 prizes from area businesses. Winners of the raffle drawing, as supplied by the fire company, were: • Dale Wyland, Leidy’s Home Furnishings recliner • Emma Shirk, Bobcat of Martinsburg remote-controlled bobcat • Joy Freidenbloom, Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company $250 • Cindy Johnson, Central Hydraulics air hose reel • Chet Piper, Teeter Group boys’ bike • Janet Garman, Teeter...
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, will mark the 44th Claysburg Community Days. Saturday's events kick off at 10:30 a.m. and will continue to 10 p.m. Sunday's events begin at 9 a.m. and continue to 6 p.m. There will be food, games, crafts and entertainment on both days. Saturday's line-up of special entertainment will be the following: 11:30 a.m. – Little Miss Claysburg Pageant; 1 to 5 p.m. – Petting Zoo; 2:30 to 5 p.m. – From Down the Road; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Gayle's Shining Stars; 7 to 10 p.m....
Jona Gartmann of Roaring Spring will be featured on the big screen in the heart of New York City as a part of the National Down Syndrome Society's (NDSS) annual Times Square Video presentation on Sept. 14. The Times Square Video presentation kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness Month on the morning of the NDSS Buddy Walk in New York City. Jona, 5-1/2, is the daughter of Jon Gartmann and Terra Norris-Gartmann. Every year, NDSS reminds the world in a big way about the gifts that people with Down synd...
Workers with the Freedom Township Water and Sewer Authority discovered a sinkhole in the south-bound turning lane in front of Walmart in East Freedom. A PennDOT spokesperson said the sinkhole happened when an underground pipe leaked. The sinkhole is estimated to be about 10 feet deep. PennDOT is expected to begin repairs this week....
A Portage man was arrested after police said he threw urine-filled jugs onto the properties of three people with whom he had a personal vendetta. Police said that Earl Flynn, 66, of Portage, over a years time, would fill plastic jugs with urine and then throw them onto properties in Duncansville and East Freedom On July 26, State Police, Hollidaysburg, were contacted by one of the residents concerning the incidents. Police said the victims are a 53-year-old Duncansville male, a 65-year-old East Freedom male and a 66-year-old East Freedom...
Tracey Grapes (left) and her mother Janelle of Bedford detail Janelle's semi-truck cab Friday evening, July 26, during the Keystone Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America's Antique Truck and Machinery Show held over the weekend in East Freedom. Janelle Grapes has been a long-haul driver for Smith Transport of Roaring Spring for three years....
The Herald is reminding readers that it now publishes an online version. The online version of the Herald is free to all those who purchase print subscriptions. Those who live outside the Cove community and who have experienced mail delays may now switch to an online-only subscription. The content of the Herald is uploaded every Thursday around noon so online-only subscribers will not experience mail delays. The Herald website is designed to be viewed on computer screens, tablets and smartphone screens. Adding online subscription to existing...
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is two cents cheaper this week at $2.951 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, gas prices are cheaper or stable on the week. Across Pennsylvania, gasoline is three cents cheaper on average at $2.89. Gasoline inventory built by just under a half a million barrels this week as regional refinery utilization jumped from 69 percent to 77 percent. The increasing utilization numbers are positive considering the recent fire a...
Handcrafted items, delicious baked goods, farm fresh produce – all in Williamsburg? Yes, it can be found on Saturdays at the Trail Town Market. Following the departure of the grocery store, other Williamsburg stores have stepped up and made more groceries available to the residents of our town. However, the ideas to have those farm-fresh items seemed to diminish over the past few years. Enter the brainchild of the Crossroad and its extensive family. Over the past year, Williamsburg has taken a...
Community Yard Sale Day Set Williamsburg will host its annual Community Yard Sale day on Saturday, Aug. 3. Civic Club Calendar The Williamsburg Civic Club is once again sponsoring the 2020 Birthday Calendar. If you would like to place birthdays, anniversaries or memorials in the calendar, please contact Dottie Du Bois at (814) 407-4003 or email her at [email protected]. Please get submissions in by August 5. Class of 1979 Reunion The Williamsburg High School Class of 1979 is having its 40th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at 3...
It’s hard to believe that “Back to School” is right around the corner. I spent last week busy prepping stuff for my classroom in Roaring Spring. With all this school talk, I wanted to reminisce about past high school years and all the fads that we have seen come and go throughout the years. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What was one fad that you remember from your high school years? Here is what a few had to say: Justin Houp: FUBU jerseys Lori Brubaker: Tight roll jeans – glad that is over! Loretta Beck: Hip huggers a...
MAUK, Carrie M., 94, Roaring Spring SMITH, Doris J., 75, Roaring Spring SMITH, Kenneth Paul, 72, Roaring Spring STERN JR., J. Kenneth, 85, Martinsburg...
