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Carl Wayne Shultz, 79, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, July 26, 2023, at his home. He was born Oct. 2, 1943, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Carl A. and Mary E. “Betty” (Price) Shultz. On Nov. 25, 1961, he married Shirley Jean Updyke at Cove Forge United Methodist Church, rural Williamsburg. She preceded him in death on Jan. 16, 2020, after 58 years of marriage. He is survived by three children: Sharon A. Burns (Timothy Snare), of Piney Ridge, Carl Douglas Shu...
Shirley K. Merritts, 80, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born May 13, 1943 in Altoona, to William and Mary E. (Irwin) Harshbarger. Shirley was married to the late James T. Merritts. She is survived by daughters: Nicole E. Merritts (Ryan) and Jaylene M. Hoover (Wade); sister, Sylvia Boyles; three grandchildren: Rachel Filer (Justin), Caleb Merritts and Baron Dionis; two great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Melissa A. Merritts and siste...
Dale W. Ray, 61, of rural Williamsburg, went home to be with his Lord, Monday morning, July 31, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Fairview Church of the Brethren, rural Williamsburg, where a celebration of life service will begin at noon at the church. Pastor Alan Brumbaugh will be officiating. Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home, Inc., Williamsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)...
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling impacting the Federal Student Loan Debt Cancellation Program, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is cautioning borrowers to be aware of an increase in harmful financial aid scams that could expose them to identity theft and significant financial loss. “Student loan borrowers are the unfortunate prey of unscrupulous scammers who capitalize on confusion surrounding loan forgiveness and repayment plans,” said Senator Wayne Fontana, Chairman of the PHEAA Board. “Students and borro...
A Claysburg man lost his life in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, July 29. According to Bedford State Police, Lowell D. Musselman, 47, died when he was thrown from his 2006 Harley Davidson VRSCR Street Rod. Police said Musselman was traveling west on Helsel Rd., Kimmel Township, Bedford County, at approximately 9:30 p.m. when he lost control of the motorcycle while rounding a curve. The motorcycle went toward the edge of the road and began to overturn onto its right side. The bike went off the road and struck a tree before going over an...
Motorists in a hurry might view a higher speed limit as a benefit, but according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, raising posted speed limits may do little to save time and lead to more crashes, injuries, and deaths for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Speeding is a critical factor in vehicle crashes across the nation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 42,000 traffic deaths in 2021 and again in 2022, the highest levels in 16 years. NHTSA reports that...
Next on the Curryville memory road were the Mocks. Their daughter Joyce and I played in their home and garage a lot. Joyce and I played dress up. I thought she was a very lucky girl to be able to have her own play area in their garage. Next was Mrs. Edith Strasser. She was our Curryville school teacher for grades four through eight. She was an excellent teacher — even saw that we had hot lunches, making Campbell soup for all of us in the one room of that two-room school house. She often sat in h...
Dr. Lauren Westlake worked as an assistant curator at the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art. She had a doctorate in Egyptology which was quite rare for a woman in 1925. It was her dream to go on an expedition with her father, Lawrence Westlake. Her father was often away from home while she was growing up. He wasn’t even home when her mother died. She longed for his approval and love. Joe Caravello was a detective with the New York Police Department. His partner, Connor Boyle. had r...
To the Editor: The Northern Bedford High School Class of 1968 will celebrate 55 years since graduation by renewing old acquaintances at a reunion on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The location will be the banquet facility of Homewood at Spring House Estates, 150 Victoria Ave., Everett, near the UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Socializing will begin when the doors open at 3 p.m. with a buffet dinner served at 5. Prior to dinner, we will get a class photo and a brief class meeting. There will be ample time to visit and exchange stories both before...
Herald of Aug. 11, 1898 The reunion of Lutherans of Blair and adjacent counties will be held at Lakemont Park on the line of the Logan Valley Electric railway, Thursday August 25. The committee on arrangements is doing everything it can to make the day a grand one for Lutheranism in this section of the county. M. Cambon again called at the White House for another peace conference in the war with Spain, but the meeting was declared by Secretary Day to have been inconclusive. Presbyterians in Grove City suspended twelve church members for...
Herald of Aug. 9, 1973 The beef shortage due to a nationwide price freeze was not improving. There was a “run” on beef at Rhodes’ Meat Market as people started lining up at 8 a.m. for the store’s 9 a.m. opening. Mr. Rhodes rationed ground beef to five pounds per customer, but still sold out of beef by 11 a.m. Area stores also reported that freezers were scarce as people were buying them to store their meat. A car smashed through the corner of the Charles Guyer home on the southern end of Woodbury, causing extensive damage to both the house and...
Herald of Aug. 10, 1923 The barn on the Frank Snavely farm in Waterside was hit by lightning in several places. Weatherboarding was torn into kindling wood, and a fire started in their carriage that was quickly extinguished. The fire ran along a wire fence and tore off a gate and carried it up through the field. Mrs. O. K. Beach was ironing with an electric iron and she was stunned to such an extent that they feared a physician would need to be called, but she gradually recovered. On the morning after the Farmers’ picnic in Henrietta, Fran M...
Herald of Aug. 13, 1998 Fundraising events held in conjunction with Claysburg Area Community Days garnered $3,500 for the new park project. There was also a “Name the Park” contest. “The Claysburg Community Park” was the winner. Amanda Sollenberger, daughter of Gerald and Jean Sollenberger of Curryville won first place in the 4-H Achievement Days Public Speaking competition held at Penn State University.Her speech was “There Is No Excuse”, which stresses the importance of milk in one’s diet. The Central High School senior was eligible to p...
Herald of Aug. 12, 1948 Martinsburg Borough council advertised for bids to begin construction on the most extensive street rebuilding programs in many years. South Market Street and West Allegheny Street will be repaved, with concrete and black-top being placed over existing brick roads. Picking crews of the Blue Mountain Cannery were set to start harvesting sweet corn Monday, with the cannery starting operations at noon. Thousands of baskets were distributed to tomato growers this week for regular daily shipments to the Heinz cannery. Lester...
Herald of Aug. 8, 2013 A minor derailment occurred in front of the Appvion Spring Mill in Roaring Spring. Two rail cars being pulled by two Everett Railroad locomotives jumped the main track in front of the mill and scraped along four tank cars sitting on a side track. There was no release of any substance or leakage in any of the damaged rail cars. Ironically, Blair County Emergency Management was planning to hold an emergency drill at the plant the following day. The Robert Smith School in Hopewell Township was being torn down. The new owner...
John 11 I hope that you have experienced God at work in your life—experienced Him as weird, wonderful, and ever-saving. Weird might sound like a very odd word for me to use…but our Lord does work in mysterious ways. This would seem especially true in the story of the death of his friend Lazarus. Mary and Martha’s brother Lazarus has died. Their words to Jesus when He finally gets there seem full of despair…if you had been here, he would not have died. Lazarus was dead and the only man who could have made a difference had not been there in time...
Haman is dead. In a short while, all ten of his sons will also be dead. But the problem is not resolved. Haman’s decree still stands. Haman is not here to enforce it, but it cannot be reversed, altered, or changed. On the immediate and personal level the king has done something. He has confiscated Haman’s property and given it to Esther. He has taken back his signet ring, given it to Mordecai, and actually made him the new Prime Minister. But when Esther in her great sorrow, again pleads for...
Last Saturday evening, July 29, 2023, a community dinner was offered at the ARCH located at 714 Rockingham Avenue, Roaring Spring. The ARCH is an outreach ministry of Faith Assembly of God Church, Roaring Spring, PA. The ARCH began its community service Nov. 15, 2021 having a mission statement: “To support and empower the family unit to withstand the pressure of this world.” After dinner prepared by 18 volunteers, Mr. Nate Chatman, a deacon at Faith Assembly of God Church, introduced guest spe...
Notice of Pesticide Application Nutrien Ag Solutions of Tyrone, PA is giving notice of intent to make ground applications on agricultural crops during the next 30 days in Armstrong, Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Beaver, Cambria, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Fayette, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Mifflin, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. Information will be made available upon request. Please contact Nutrien Ag Solutions, 5061 Babe Road, Tyrone, PA 16686 – (814) 684-9470...
Roaring Spring Borough reminds residents that PA Statute Title 18 Section 6905 prohibits a person from attaching anything to a utility pole or traffic light pole. Nails, staples or other fasteners can be dangerous to workers who must climb these poles to repair or maintain equipment. Roaring Spring Borough will be enforcing this ordinance with a fine up to $300. —————————— State Police at Hollidaysburg are investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred at Cove Forge Rehabilitation on July 22. The incident was alleged to have occurred be...
With the hot temperatures we have been experiencing lately Sierra Brown, left, of Hollidaysburg and Ciara Potts of Altoona have been spending a lot of time at the Hershberger Memorial Pool. Are you staying safe in the heat? Make sure you read about heat-related illness on Page A-1 of this edition. Check out Page B-4 to see some tips on pool safety, too. Stay cool!...
Blair Senior Services, Inc., Blair County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA), will host a listening session on the Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs and preferences of this population to live where they choose and access the supports they need to thrive and age in place. The listening session will take place...
This year's African American Heritage Festival was held on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. This is the second year of the event after Paige Lightner reintroduced the festival last year. Lightner said that organizers put together a lot of educational entertainment as well as an African American Drum Ensemble, soul and funk bands, a children's corner and food trucks. Lightner explains the origins of the festival. "About 20-plus years ago, my father, godfather, Harriett Gaston and Rev. Paul...
As controversial as this may sound, being from and graduating from Williamsburg is sort of like a nostalgic cult. We all - regardless if we want to admit it or not - beam with that "Blue Pirate Spirit," that former Superintendent Linda Smith talks about. What exactly is that Blue Pirate Spirit? It's tradition, it's pride, it's being proud of where you came from - and it's etched in all of us. On Saturday, July 22, more than 200 graduates and guests came to those hallowed grounds one more time...
Leo Paul Cottle, son of Tanner and Natalie Cottle of Everett, came to Morrisons Cove Community Park to celebrate his first birthday at Acorn Cove. Cottle was joined by his great-grandmother and grandfather Barb and Jerry Slagenweit and his grandmother Traci Miller, all of Martinsburg....
As the devastating Civil War continued to tear apart this massively large, newly formed country, leaders believed that the tail end of the next battle would determine which side would dictate the terms of peace. But farmers and tradesmen kept their eyes on the locations of the soldiers — especially the southern fighters — as they aggressively pushed into the prosperous industrial areas of the north. Local educator Ben Van Horn wrote in his book “Bible, Axe and Plow” that while central Pennsylvania in mid-1863 was mostly rural with a little...
Registration for Stuff the Bus is now open for Blair County students, kindergarten through grade 12 to receive supplies. Distribution for Stuff the Bus will be on Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Family Resource Center at United Way: 208 Hollidaysburg Plaza, Duncansville, PA 16635. Parents and area agencies may register children from July 7 to Aug. 11 by calling 317-5108, ext. 301 to make an appointment. To be eligible, Blair County students must be entering kindergarten through grade 12 with a need in the family for help with school supplies. Those...
Nick Baum of Roaring Spring won The College Prep series held at The Links at Gettysburg course on July 22 and 23. Baum was the leader through the first round, shooting two under through 10 holes. The back nine proved a little trickier, but he held his own finishing for a first-place tie shooting a 74. Day two was a tough battle between him and his two other teammates, but Baum ended up capturing the title. Baum finished the tournament with one eagle and four birdies. Baum took his chances when...
Spring Cove Jr. High Boys Basketball finished second in the nine-team 12u division of Hoopsfest. The team composed of (from left) Colby Gojmerac, Landyn Kasun, Brooks Decker and Kaemen Oakes finished with a 5-1 record. All four boys will be seventh graders this coming season at Spring Cove Middle School. The only loss of the day came to Chambersburg 21-19 in the finals. The HoopsFest 3-on-3 basketball tournament held each year on the 4th Saturday of July was always the largest fundraiser for...
My neighbor, Dr. Archie O. Logist, constantly evaluates my column. One recent afternoon he interrupted my lawn mowing to accost me. “Rich, you’re constantly criticizing the game commission. Don’t you have anything good to say about it?” “No. I once had great respect for the commission. But, it and its board members have pretty much thumbed their collective noses at sportsmen to satisfy non-sportsmen’s agendas. The list is extensive. “I have written about their disdain for sportsmen while catering to game hogs with their brown-and-dow...
Warm weather often leads to more time spent outdoors. For homeowners lucky to have a backyard pool, hot tub or community water amenities, these spots can be great for relaxing, cooling off, exercising, or spending enjoyable times with family and friends. While pools and spas are ideal spots for family fun, they're not without their dangers. The American Red Cross warns that 69 percent of young children who drown were not expected to be in or near water. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Professionals who work outdoors enjoy their share of perks. Working outdoors is an advantage when the weather is pleasant, but conditions are not always optimal. Certain elements can pose risks to people who work outdoors, including first responders, construction workers and forest rangers. Staying safe requires professionals to be aware of these risks and willing to take some precautions when necessary. Heat and sun safety According to the National Safety Council, 162 people in the United...
Despite what people may believe, colds are not exclusive to the cold weather months and early spring. Although a person is more likely to catch a cold during the winter, it’s still possible to get a cold in the summer. During colder months, people tend to stay indoors in close proximity to others. That can make it easier for contagious cold viruses to spread. In addition, during the winter, the air is cold and dry, and these conditions are hospitable to cold viruses. In the summer, humidity can impede the common cold’s easy spread, but air con...
Jocelyn Hanlon, 11, is shown with Choco. Hanlon will show Choco and Chip (who is not shown) at this year's Blair County Ir. Livestock Show and Sale. Jocelyn, daughter of Joshua and Lindsay Hanlon, is homeschooled and entering sixth grade. The show and sale will be held Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 14 and 15 with the sale following the show on the 15. The auction will begin around 4:30....
The Morrisons Cove Dairy Show will run July 31 through Aug. 4 this year. This is the 72nd anniversary of the dairy show. Participants began prep on Monday, July 31. Bella Gable, 15, of New Enterprise will be competing in this year's Morrisons Cove Dairy Show competing in the junior and open show. Kolt Fischer, 8, of Crystal Springs pitches in to help his sister Hope get her entry ready for competition in the junior dairy competition. Katheryn Longenecker, 19, of Williamsburg will be competing...
The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 at the Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Rd. Hollidaysburg. The speaker for August will be Kevin Stiver, who will present on his book “Glen White, PA: The Town that was Forgotten in the Allegheny Mountains.” Glen White is located approximately two miles beyond the Horseshoe Curve, and was a mining town that had a long history in the coke and coal industry. When the town was flourishing, it had a population of about 250 people. Stiver was ins...
PA Farm Link is pleased to announce their newest educational tool available to the public for free: The PA Farm Link Academy. The PA Farm Link Academy currently includes 8 learning modules that cover the following topics: • 4 P’s of Finance • Understanding Ag Leasing • PA Farm Link Overview (English and Spanish Options Available) • Starting a Food Business • New Farmer Programs through USDA • Grants & the Preferred Program • Business Planning Each learning module contains a set of lessons, which include an informational video and a 3-...
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited Pennsylvania farmers to apply for $13 million in tax credits available to support their efforts to improve soil health and water quality. Tax credits through Pennsylvania’s innovative conservation financing program, Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP), can be combined with other state funding, including the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program, and Conservation Excellence Grants, as well as federal funding through programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help p...
Who knew that deer salivate about 2 gallons a day or that a fawn has 272–342 spots on its coat? Or that a doe may choose to give birth to fawns near a road so that fewer bears, coyotes and bobcats are around? Or that a deer may consume more than 100 different plant species a year? After a decade of following and studying 1,200 live-trapped deer, fitting them with ear tags and GPS radio collars to track their movements, Pennsylvania researchers are getting an unprecedented look into the b...
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns that summers are getting hotter and extreme heat is increasing every year. The lowest high temperature for July was 75 degrees with daytime temperatures in the 80s in all but two days, according to the National Weather Service. Citing climate change as the reason, the CDC reports that extreme weather is expected to get worse in the coming decades, posing a risk to public health in the form of heat-related illnesses, which they say is increasing yearly. According to the CDC, more than 600 Americans...
The Morrisons Cove Herald’s highly anticipated Back to School Edition will be printed next week, Aug. 10, 2023. Pick up a copy of the Herald to see homeroom listings for the four school districts in the Cove: Claysburg-Kimmel School District, Northern Bedford County School District, Spring Cove School District and Williamsburg Community School District. The Herald will have copies for sale in the office. Page B-1 shows the other location where the Herald will be sold. Please note that the online edition will be made live on Monday, Aug. 14. C...
The Roaring Spring Food Pantry, Borough, Lion’s Club and Ministerium have partnered with many businesses, community organizations and churches to host the yearly community celebration, Spring Dam Weekend. Saturday, Aug. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m., the free community picnic at the Spring Dam. The Sonny Steward Pancake Breakfast will be held on Aug. 6, from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast will be followed by community worship. This weekend’s events will include free activities and items for community members provided by local businesses and org...
It has been a busy summer in the Borough of Roaring Spring with three construction projects taking place simultaneously. The Five-Points and Main Street projects will be more aesthetically pleasing when completed than the underground work replacing waterlines throughout the borough, but they are all part of the borough's efforts to upgrade the town both visually and functionally. The $2.6 million water line project, which includes the replacement of lead joints with PVC pipe, is going as...
