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Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 16-31: Bedford Woodbury 8/20/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Woodbury Faith United Methodist Church, 133 Main Street New Enterprise 8/26/2021: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., New Enterprise Church of the Brethren, 3729 Brumbaugh Road, P.O. Box 98 Blair Tyrone 8/17/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tyrone Elks Lodge, Old Route 220 South Altoona 8/25/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Altoona Blood Donation Center, 415 Orchard Ave 8/25/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Jaffa Shrine, 2200 Broad Ave, PO Box 1984 8/27/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Logan...
Some may have noticed the premium books at local businesses in the Claysburg area. Yes, it's that time of year. The Claysburg Farm Show is coming up next month. Since last year's farm show was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, participants may enter anything that they have made or grown since the last farm show in 2019. Once again, the Claysburg Farm Show will hold the apple pie, angel food cake, chocolate cake, and junior cookies, brownies or bars contests. The rules of the contests are...
The 26th annual Little Miss Claysburg Pageant, in conjunction with Claysburg Area Community Days, will take place Saturday, Aug. 14, at 11:30 a.m. The 2019-2020 25th Silver Anniversary Queen Mallory Rose Dodson will crown the winner. Dodson is the daughter of Christa and Ryan Dodson. There will be three rounds of judging: parade of contestants, introduction of contestants (collective judging), and interview of contestants (collective judging). Special awards will be given out: • The first award will be the Loretta “Ret” Walter Memorial “Spirit...
A Roaring Spring man is facing charges after police said he was prowling around a home he previously owned. According to the criminal complaint, at approximately 11:30 p.m. on July 17, Roaring Spring police were called to a home on Franklin Street for a report of man walking around the house and attempting to gain entry. When police arrived, they found Roy S. Ebersole, 44, standing beside a garage door. When police questioned Ebersole, he allegedly told them that he bought the house and then said he just “did a business deal” with the property....
Summer is the opportunity for operators of area school buses and vans to get caught up on maintenance and inspections....
A Greenfield Township man is headed to Blair County Court to face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to the alleged sexual assault of at least five underage female members of his extended family dating back to 1997. After a preliminary hearing last month, Martinsburg Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger found enough evidence to send all charges against David Cory Dobrowolsky, 64, to the Court of Common Pleas. According to Hollidaysburg State Police, the investigation into Dobrowolsky began on March 10 when the parents...
A town's tradition shows that people can unite through any means. Williamsburg held its annual community yard sale Saturday, Aug. 7. Many sales began as early as 7 a.m. and ended at dark. All over town, people sold items ranging from clothes to furniture. Some homes were even having "moving sales." Along with houses, some were set outside of businesses, including Dollar General and Lower Trail Creamery. In addition to signs posted, people took to Facebook to spread the word of their own sales...
The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers, are a non-profit organization devoted to educating the general public about the importance of honeybees. Beekeepers will meet in Cambria County. The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will meet at Revloc Park Pavilion 5 on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 11:30 a.m. with meal at noon followed by an auction. Bring a dish to share. Meat and corn will be provided by the club. This is the annual picnic and auction. No Fee will be charged. Need not be a beekeeper to attend. For more information, please...
Margaret (Louise) Drake had this banner made to honor her recently deceased sister, Evelyn Mock. The sign was donated by Press Box Printing in Juniata....
Mark and Shari Clevenger of Fishertown are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marlee Clevenger, to Travis Ritchey, son of Steven and Jeri Ritchey of Roaring Spring. Marlee is a 2011 graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School and a 2014 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is a Human Resource Business Partner at Central States Manufacturing Inc. Travis is a 2007 graduate of Northern Bedford High School and a 2008 graduate of Greater Altoona Career and Technology...
Betty L. Steele, 85, of Hopewell, passed away on August 2, 2021 at Meadow View Nursing Home, Berlin. She was born on April 4, 1936 in Riddlesburg, PA; a daughter of the late George and Alverda (Dickinson) Heister. On May 19, 1956 in Raven Run Church of the Brethren she was united in marriage to Robert E. Steele. Along with her husband of sixty-five years, she is survived by two children Brenda Plummer married to Steve, Hagerstown, MD and Brad Steele married to Debbie, Hopewell; grandchildren...
David A. “Dave” Kephart Sr., 80, of Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. He was born April 10, 1941, in Tyrone, son of the late Oscar and Ruth Kephart. He is survived by his wife Kay; a son; a daughter; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by two brothers. David was a member of the Altoona Bible Church, where he had served as the choir director for many years. Dave was the owner of Sound Communications, which later became ComPros for more than 40 yea...
The discovery of a gene that regulates the angle of root growth in corn by an international team of researchers, led by Penn State, is a new tool to enable the breeding of deeper-rooting crops with enhanced ability to take up nitrogen. The gene, called ZmCIPK15 — a moniker indicating where it is located in the genome and how it functions — was found to be missing in a naturally occurring mutant corn line that grows roots at steeper angles that make them go deeper into the soil. They identified the gene using a technique called genome-wide ass...
The population projections were derived by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and are based on a monthly survey of employers (Current Employment Statistics Program) and a quarterly tax report from employers (QCEW program). Long-term industry projections were produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics through regression analysis using historical employment data, and by considering economic and demographic factors. Specifically, key considerations were given to the area’s p...
Much is being written about the integration of Williamsburg High School football players and coaching staff into the gridiron program at nearby Juniata Valley High. But, that jointure also affects Williamsburg’s cheerleaders and musicians. Using historical precedent as a guide, they might benefit from studying the experience of Martinsburg and Morrison Cove High Schools, albeit without football being a consideration, since neither school hosted football. In 1950, when Martinsburg High closed and formed a jointure with Morrison Cove High, the n...
Library Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chalk the Walk - Every Wednesday through Aug. 18, drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to help our dull sidewalks come to life with creativity. Community Garden Club - Mondays at 10:30 a.m. through August 16 - help us tend our Giving Garden. This project is for anyone who is interested in learning more about basic gardening techniques and making a positive impact in the community. Open Art Day - Wednesday August 14th at 1 p.m. - drop by the library any time until 3 p.m. and let your creativ...
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living document that upholds & protects the freedoms central to our American way of life. Each year the annual celebration begins Sept. 17. The Daughters of the...
Herald of Aug. 13, 1896 A large flouring mill in McKee was totally destroyed by fire. The fire was said to have originated in the upper story of the mill. The loss was estimated at $5,000. Another fire destroyed a Williamsburg barn. The occupant, Mr. Estep farmed the property and lost hay, oats, harness, farming implements and one hog. The barn was owned by John L. Miller. The loss was $1,500, all of which was covered by insurance. Cause of the blaze was undetermined. Mrs. Blackburn of Roaring Spring suffered injuries when her carriage horse...
Herald of Aug. 12, 1971 Showing the grand champion colored breed cow at the Morrisons Cove Dairy Show was Joseph Helsel of Blue Knob with his Brown Swiss. Richard Smith of New Enterprise showed the grand champion Holstein. The Civil Aeronautics Board approved the application of Air East Inc. To provide commuter service with 15-passenger planes in place of the 50-passenger Convair service that was operating by Allegheny Air Lines between the Blair County Airport and Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Miss Sandy Burket, Daughter of Mrs. Martha Jane...
Herald of Aug. 12, 1921 Six boys of Morrisons Cove High School became the first Thousand Dollar Poultry Club in the state, reaching their goal in nine months of the year. Together they set out to clear $1,000 above feed cost on projects for one year and combined profits of $1,084 by July, three months ahead of schedule. The six were Ray Benner, Elvin Bridenbaugh, Kenneth Stern, Ira Stoltzfus, Paul Rhodes and Clair Weitzel. The club gathered 4,153 dozen eggs from their flock of 500 hens. Of interest to local farmwives at the Henrietta picnic...
Herald of Aug. 8, 1996 Ongoing negotitation between Martinsburg Borough and Huston Township concerning police services in the township surfaced again at Monday’s meeting of borough council. Huston Township currently receives police service from the Martinsburg Police Department at a cost of $16 per hour, and borough council members have expressed a desire to increase that rate. A prominent historian of the Brethren Church will be the guest speaker Sunday during a service marking the 200th anniversary of the New Enterprise Church of the B...
Herald of Aug. 15, 1946 The first calf from artificial breeding arrived in the Cove. It was a Holstein heifer born to a heifer on the farm G. Ray Barley of New Enterprise. Jack Klepser of Martinsburg was seriously injured when he was thrown from a pony he was riding. He and another boy had been racing along Penn Street near the planning mill when the stirrup strap broke. The Guyer Motor Co. In Martinsburg was being built on the plot ground across Penn Street from the planing mill. A new street, tentatively named Fairview Street, was to be...
Herald of Aug. 11, 2011 A local township is considering an ordinance that would provide supervisors with a way to take action against dangerous properties. The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors agreed to draft a Dangerous Structure Ordinance for further consideration. The 36th annual Claysburg Area Community Days will be held Aug. 13 and 14 at the Claysburg Area Community Park. The two-day affair is sponsored by the Claysburg-Kimmel Alumni Association. Cooper Hoeft of Boy Scout Troop 60 in Martinsburg recently completed his Eagle Scout...
In my most recent column I mentioned looking forward to our big family vacation. I stated that you may be hearing more about it in the future. Now that I have been back for over a week, I thought I might just spend this entire space looking back on our time out west. If you are one who easily gets bored or jealous hearing about someone’s trip, you may want to read another section. But hopefully you can read on as I reflect on observations and lessons learned as I take you to beautiful S...
We continue to think of Christ building His Church. Everyone who has experienced a radical change in life, who is a Christian person is a “Living Stone” in the great Church: We can hardly review all the things Scripture has had to say about what goes on in the process of building the Church of Christ. Hopefully you have been thinking about this. Today I want to consider how Christ uses His “living stones.” He sees every stone as of great importance. As humans we tend to rank and order people...
As the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the focus of that event and how it has changed the lives of so many people in our region rises to the forefront. Join the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at this special Breakfast Club presentation. The speaker at the next Chamber Breakfast Club, set for Aug. 19, at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park, will be Stephen Clark, Superintendent of the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania, which includes Flight 93 National Memorial. Clark’s presentation will talk about the many significant things t...
Administratrix Notice Estate of Sally Scaramozzino, late of Martinsburg Borough. Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make payment and those having claims against the same will present them without delay to Administratrix Norma Snyder 312 Pinnacle Lane East Freedom, PA 16637 Attorney Shawn P. Sullivan, Esq. Haberstroh, Sullivan & George, LLP 133 E. Allegheny Street Martinsburg, PA 16662 Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Travis... Full story
The Herald is seeking correspondents to write about the Cove's football teams. If you'd like to tell the story of a high school football team's season, call 793-2144 and ask for Allan or Anna. Ability to take photos is a plus. Compensation will be provided, including paid mileage...
The Herald’s Fall Sports Preview will go to press on Aug. 19. To coaches who have not had the opportunity to do so, please send rosters and the other requested team information to news@mcheraldonline.com by Aug. 16. It is incredibly important to the Herald that we feature local athletes and their achievements. Call the Herald office at (814) 793-2144 if you have any questions....
During their quarterly business review, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission gave preliminary approval for a proposed single opening day for trout season, to begin in 2022. The proposal would create a standard single, statewide opening day of trout season on the first Saturday of April each year, resulting in an earlier and longer trout season for most anglers. The new rule would require amendments to several sections of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Code and several regulations that reference opening day dates. “The past two seasons, m...
More than 50 years ago when I became serious about trout-fishing, I heard stories about fishermen who caught big trout at night during the midsummer. I decided I was going to try it. Before I became a die-hard fly-fisherman, I tried various baits in my efforts to capture trout. Dad knew the local night-fishermen used commercially grown crickets. I found an advertisement for them in a magazine, and I ordered 1,000. I was still in college and living at home during the summer. When the crickets...
On Saturdays during the summer in Williamsburg, people can head down to Riverside Park and pick up some fabulous treats at the Trail Town Market ranging from local businesses and local farmers. In addition to this, last week something different was happening – a Walking History Tour of Williamsburg. As a history buff myself, this was a must. Participants met up with Cathy Over, a retired sixth grade teacher of the district and also the creator of the Williamsburg history curriculum. Over t...
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority met on Tuesday, Aug. 3. At that time, it was announced that they would pay off their original PENNVEST loan for $181,000 by cashing in a CD. According to Borough Manager Joe Lansberry, “This would save money in the long run.” There are two residents who are not wanting to connect to authority for water, the two property owners were sent to the solicitor for force connects. “The ball is in their court,” Lansberry said of the Williamsburg CMA Church, who have been attending a few months of meetings to get som...
Woodbury Township supervisors received two bids for stone during the Aug. 5 meeting. The bids were received from New Enterprise and Grannas Brothers. Grannas was awarded the bid because of location/distance and “in the long run, it’s cheaper,” Chairman Joe Lansberry said. Craig Hamilton made the motion to award the bid with Ed Clark seconding. The motion passed. Lansberry brought up applying for a USDA grant/loan for a new truck for the Township. With the grant, applicants can apply for up to $50,000. Craig Hamilton made the motion to apply...
"What are we supposed to do when these walk-offs come to our property and they don't listen when we say to keep walking?" This was one of many complaints brought up to Cove Forge employees during Aug. 4's town hall meeting at the Grace Pointe Community Church of God. On the panel was Cove Forge CEO Bobbi Jo Glunt, Tom Callahan, Cove Forge Medical Director Dr. Kenny Hershey, Cove Forge COO Kelly Steele, Cove Forge Security Consultant James Walstrom, and Trooper Joe Dunsmore. In all, the Cove...
Mike Biddle, a part of Spur LLC, presented to Borough on Monday, Aug. 3, about a relationship between Spur and the Borough. Spur wants to help write grants to fund the town, Biddle explained. “We played little league here, ate pizza at the Sizzler, and we really care about the community,” said Biddle. Borough Council Member Ed Patterson said, “No way we can lose with this. It’s a good deal.” The only cost to the Borough will be if Borough wins grants, and Spur is paid 10 percent of grant. Spur had already met with the finance committee and is c...
The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors held a committee of the whole meeting combined with a regular board meeting on Monday, Aug. 9, at the administration office board room. The biggest topic of discussion was the district’s health and safety plan for the 2021-22 school year. During the public comments portion of the meeting, Jennifer Ripka, mother of three students in the Spring Cove School District expressed her deep concern about the district opening the school year without making all students wear masks. She said this would m...
Woodbury Borough’s July meeting took place at the Woodbury Area Community Center. The group discussed paying their portion of a bill to have the Community Center blacktopped. Usually, the bill is sent to the borough without anyone from the borough being included on how this amount was obtained and how the decision was made. The borough hopes to work with the township on these issues in the future. They would like to be included when large bills that affect their budget are requested. A letter will be sent to try to help the communication p...
Deputy Fire Chief Rich Brantner, Jr. and Eugene Garman, owner of Williamsburg-based Garman Brothers Construction, discuss windows for the 5,000 sq. ft. addition to the Martinsburg Fire Company. The addition will add three additional bays and more office space for the company. The project is expected to be completed around Thanksgiving....
A Baltimore, Md., man has been arrested following a fatal accident on Friday, Aug. 6, on Route 36 in Bedford County. Anthony M. Satterfield, 22, of Baltimore, Md., was arrested by Pa. State Police, Bedford, on Aug. 8, 2021, following an interview. State police have charged Satterfield with homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, recklessly endangering another person, DUI, driving without a license and summary charges. Police said that Satterfield went to the PSP Bedford station for an interview and “admitted to smoking marijuana a...
I am writing to provide an update on the upcoming “Tell Us What You Think” Tour, intended to make the Herald a better news source for the community. I will be conducting a tour of the Herald’s coverage area to talk to subscribers, readers and advertisers. The goal of the tour is to gather information about what the community wants the Herald to be and what services it wants from the Herald. Two confirmed dates are: • 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, in the Banquet Hall at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park • 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Trinity UMC i...
We at the Herald expect to have our phones down for a period of time on Thursday, Aug. 12, to have work done on our phone system. The exact timing and duration of this work is not clear yet. If you try to call the Herald and are unable to get through, please try again later....
Editor’s Note: In the article “Cove Schools Hoping for ‘Relatively Normal’ Year” published on Page A-1 in the Aug. 5, 2021, edition of the Herald, information about mask requirements on buses for Spring Cove School District was incorrect. Spring Cove School District WILL require masks on buses. As previously reported by the Herald “As a rule of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) masking will be required of every student riding a bus or school van for any reason. All transportation will require masking. Baker emphasized this rule did not com...
The week-long Morrisons Cove Dairy Show wrapped up Friday afternoon, Aug. 6. The only thing left to do was clean up the park pavilions. Zoey Baker, 12, of James Creek helped her dad with the clean up operation. Results and more photos from the dairy show will be featured in the Herald next week, Aug. 19....
The lot formerly occupied by Bickel's Surplus in front of Conemaugh Nason hospital will offer Cove residents Arby's and a Dunkin dine-in restaurants, according to information provided to Roaring Spring borough. Roaring Spring Borough Manager Lisa Peel told the Herald that Snyder's Gateway, Inc., of Breezewood and company official John Bittner have plans for the two restaurants. The plans are coming before the borough's Zoning Hearing Board on Aug. 18 regarding a request for a "special...
As part of the federal government's response to the economic damage done by the COVID-19 pandemic, state, county and local governments are being given grants in a program overseen by the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury. The grants come to local governments via a program called the American Rescue Plan (ARP), with the grants specifically under the "State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund" part of the ARP. Other parts of the ARP included programs that many people are familiar with, including the...
Claysburg-Kimmel High School will be open for students on Aug. 25, 2021. The following are the room assignments: GRADE 7 Room 111, Rebecca Benton - Martha Auty, Kendal Banks, Milo Barr, Sedric Beck, Brianna Berkheimer, Angel Bertram, Trevor Brown, Paul Buchanan, Keith Burket, Zailee Bush, Addison Bushore, Darryn Caldwell, Kassidy Claycomb, Alex Clayton, Caylin Daugherty, Cheyenne Dively, Grayce Douglas, Skyelyn Douglas, Cara Ebersole, Elijah Ebersole, Alexis Eller Room 122, Shawn Cunningham - Rylie Murphy, Jaeden Piner, Dominic Ponder, Maddox...
Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School will be open for students on Aug. 25, 2021. The following are the room assignments: KINDERGARTEN Mr. Hartman – Reagan Boyer, Catherine Claar, Gavin Clark, Leanna Furry, Logan Granato, Waylon Hafer, Belah Kawtoski, Piper Knisley, Cameron Musselman, Makinley Rice, Kierra Rightenour, Alivia Summers, Kevin Walter, Brodie Weidlich Mrs. Brumbaugh – Raeleigh Airhart, Brielle Barnes, Olivia Brown, Leah Harr, Emmalynn Keister, Hudson Knott, Talia Koelle, Scarlette McCreary, Joy Mesmer, Raelynn Michael, Sadie Mus...
Northern Bedford Elementary School will be open for students on Aug. 25, 2021. The school day will start at 8:15 a.m. and will end at 2:55 p.m. The following are the room assignments: GRADE 5 5A, Mrs. Brennan – Weston Baker, Emilee Beach, Jesse Britt, Hadassah Brockus, Sylar Brown, Mackenzie Dick, Jaylynn Hess, Preston Horsh, Cody Martin, Brynn Miller, Carson Miller, Lily Miller, Willa Poteat, Asher Reffner, Case Ritchey, Shawn Schleinkofer, Mercedez Smith, Evan Swope, Silas Weitzel, Ryann Welsh 5B, Mr. Meck – Isabella Baker, Nathaniel Clark, R...
Northern Bedford Middle School will be open for students on Aug. 25, 2021. The school day will start at 7:55 a.m. and will end at 3:07 p.m. The following are the room assignments: GRADE 8 Room 221, Mr. England – Elisa Camenga, Connor Donaldson, Kaylee Ebersole, Myhlie-Awna Haga, Caitlyn Houp, Madison Lemin, Curtis Martin, Jackson Miller, Makenna Showalter, Justice Suter, Carter Watson, Kyle Weaver, D’Angelo Wojcik Room 224, Mrs. England – Kamrin Amick, Morgan Beerbower, Emalee Bowser, Conner Dick, Aric Foor, Madison Haywood, Dyllan Kelle...
