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The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board on Wednesday, Aug. 12, approved an implementation of the district’s hybrid learning plan for the first nine weeks of the 2020-21 school year. This is a change from what the district initially announced, which was a full-time return in-person by students . The plan will allow students in kindergarten through Grade 3 to attend school five days per week, while students in Grades 4 through 12 will attend four days per week. Details of the plan are posted on the district’s website at https://cksdbulldogs.com/ “This... Full story
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 8 announced a new grant program, the Bedford CARES Small Business, Tourism, and Nonprofit Support Grant Program, to assist small businesses, local tourism, and nonprofits affected by COVID-19. The program will be funded using federal CARES Act funds provided to the County by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant. Bedford County will make available a minimum of $500,000. The primary purpose of the program is to provide immediate relief to small businesses,...
The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for three individuals following a theft and motor-vehicle crash in Greenfield Township on Thursday, Aug. 13. According to Greenfield Township Police, at approximately 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, Chief Ronald Sharkey of the township’s police department was investigating a theft at a local business when a suspect vehicle was observed. A traffic stop was attempted, at which time the suspect vehicle failed to stop and fled the area at a high rate of speed. The operator of the vehicle committed numerous t... Full story
MARTINSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL VACANCY A vacancy on the Martinsburg Borough Council has occurred due to a resignation for a change in residency. Any person interested in serving on the council and who has lived in the borough for a minimum of one year and is a registered voter is asked to submit a letter of interest to the council by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Letters can be mailed or delivered to 110 S. Walnut Street, Martinsburg PA 16662 Richard A. Brantner, Jr. Borough Manager Name Change Notice is hereby given that on the 19th da... Full story
By LEE H. HAMILTON For The Center Square Amid all the troubles occupying our attention, one of the more worrisome is also one of the least visible. It is the loss of public faith in the effectiveness of our representative democracy. Concern over our system as a whole is palpable: that it has trouble responding to the country’s needs, is resistant to reform as society evolves, and continues to perpetuate inequality and social immobility. Americans increasingly divide themselves into different, often warring, political and cultural camps. Some p...
Each year in March, the Roaring Spring Community Library holds A Novel Affair dinner and silent auction. 2020 not only marked the 12th year for this event, but thanks to the generosity of our local businesses and community members, it was set to be our biggest one to date. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit and the event had to be postponed indefinitely for the 2020 year. We felt this was the best course of action to ensure the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and attendees. The money raised during this event help support a significant...
Did you know there is a cemetery located beside the campus of the Village at Morrison’s Cove? If you do, you probably live or work nearby it or may have a loved one buried there. If you don’t, you are not alone! The Spring Hope Cemetery is a lovely, serene place that is very important to many of us in this community. Because the cemetery is in such close proximity to the Village at Morrison’s Cove, many people assume that it belongs to the Village and that it is cared for and maintained by their staff. However, the volunteers who make up The S...
Are you a part of your local farmers market, as a customer, vendor, manager, cheerleader, or funder? Markets carry great tradition, and whatever your current or future role is, here are some tips and experiences from managers and staff. 1. Markets need to be dependable and well-advertised – day of week, time of market, and location should be established, well-known, and consistent. 2. A core group of vendors is important; customers want to know what to expect, and vendors see more consistent sales if they stick to a steady schedule. 3. There’s...
Herald of Aug. 8, 1895 The rattle of threshing machines could be heard resounding from the sides of barns throughout the Cove. The huckleberry crop was confined to the points on the highlands above the front line of last spring. On the tops of the mountains the finest huckleberries were being found. It was announced the public schools of Roaring Spring would open Aug. 26. The congregation of the Roaring Spring Church of God decided to build a parsonage on the lot of the church, and excavation began for the foundation. It was to be brick to...
Herald of Aug. 13, 1970 A strike by the employees of the Combined Paper Mill at Roaring Spring closed the mill at midnight Monday because the company and Local 422 of the United Papermakers and Paper workers union were unable to agree on an extension of the existing contract. The Spring Cove School Board agreed to lease the former junior high school building at “Bean Hill” to the Altoona School of Commerce on a temporary basis. Officials of the Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company report that they have been receiving a number of mysterious pho...
Herald of Aug. 13, 1920 The large bank barn on the farm of John H. Brumbaugh, near Larke, in the Clover Creek section, was struck by lightning Saturday evening and burned to the ground. Horses were rescued by most of the season’s crops and most of the farm machinery were destroyed. The loss was fully $6,000. Thomas N. Caldwell, division chief of the IRS, announced that farmers and others who desired to convert cider into vinegar must first have a permit under the terms of the Volstead prohibition law. It was expected that he new ruling put o...
Herald of Aug. 10, 1995 Aaron Gable of New Enterprise was named supreme champion of all breeds with his grand champion four-year-old Guernsey at the Morrisons Cove Dairy Show held July 31 thorough Aug. 4 at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Kendy Gable of New Enterprise was named supreme champion with her five-year-old Jersey at the Morrisons Cove 4-H Dairy Show held Aug. 2 at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. James Young of New Enterprise won supreme champion with his two-year-old Milking Shorthorn in the FFA show at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park....
Herald of Aug. 16, 1945 The news of the Japanese surrender Tuesday evening was gladly received by the people of the Cove. Just after 7 o’clock the Martinsburg fire siren started to scream, quickly followed by the blowing of whistles and ringing of church and school bells. Up until midnight joy was unconfined. Townsmen got out their cars and went tooting over the streets. The 105-year-old mill located at the cross roads in Loysburg has been leased by Robert A. Ferree of Bedford and will open its doors on Sept. 1. The mill was built in 1836 by Mr...
Herald of Aug. 12, 2010 Jeff Brennecke is the newest member of the Spring Cove School Board. Replacement of the roof at Roaring Spring Community Library has been completed, thanks to a large monetary donation from Faith Assembly of God. The Roaring Spring Little Baseball 8-and-under all-star team recently finished second at the Northern Bedford Tournament. Williamsburg recently captured the 2010 Garver Memorial YMCA Pony League championship. It marked the Blue Pirates’ fourth consecutive league title. The Women’s Equality Coalition, a non...
CORLE SR. – Kenneth W., 79, Roaring Spring DECKER – Helen L., 101, McKee GREENLEAF – Linda Fae, 71, Friedens, Somerset County HOENSTINE – Nicholas D. “Nick,” 23, Martinsburg OLDHAM – Donald C., 60, Martinsburg SMITH – Blair D., Pleasant Gap, formerly of Martinsburg and Hollidaysburg... Full story
Kenneth W. Corle Sr., 79, of Roaring Spring, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 20, 1940, in Queen, a son of the late Charles E. and Pearl Amanda (Benton) Corle. He is survived by three sons: Kenneth W. Corle Jr. and wife Michelle of Johnstown, James T. Corle and wife Kim of Etters and Scott E. Corle and wife Christine of New Enterprise: four grandchildren: Abby Corle, Lauren Pasternacki and husband Scott, Zachary Corle and Samantha Corle; two great-gran...
Helen L. Decker, 101, of Mckee, passed away on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, 2020, at the home of her son in Brookes Mills. She was born on Feb. 13, 1919, in McKee, the daughter of the late Samuel and Edith (Caswell) Wilt. She married Chalmer R. Decker on March 7, 1939. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 2001. She is survived by her son, Donald E. "Gene" Decker and wife Jeanie of Brookes Mills; three granddaughters: Cheryl Moyer and husband Randy of Puzzletown, Sharon "Sis" Decker of Brookes...
Linda Fae Greenleaf, 71 of Friedens, Somerset County, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, July 31, 2020, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Irvin K. and Marjorie Carolyn (Guyer) Honsaker. On Oct. 11, 1969, she married David N. Greenleaf at the Martinsburg Mennonite Church. Surviving are her beloved husband of 50 years; a son, Brian D. (Kimberly) Greenleaf of Canonsburg; two daughters: Suzanne R....
Nicholas D. "Nick" Hoenstine, 23, of Martinsburg, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. He was born on Dec. 31, 1996, in Altoona, son of David E. and Libby (Biesinger) Hoenstine. Nick and his beloved girlfriend Briana Cunningham are expecting a child in January. Nick also enjoyed spending time with Briana's children, Taelynn and Tres. Surviving are his parents; two brothers: Alex M. of East Freedom and AJ (Jane) of Martinsburg; and two nephews: Jeffrey and Jay Hoenstine. Also surviving are his...
Donald C. Oldham, 60, of Martinsburg, passed away on Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 2020, at home after a battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 8, 1960, in Altoona, the son of the late Francis L. "Ned" and Betty L. (Dell) Oldham. He is survived by his life-long companion, Betty Ann Hoffman; three siblings: Joan Martz and husband Wayne of Roaring Spring, George Oldham of Altoona and Martha Oldham and wife Kim Strayer of Riddlesburg; several nieces and nephews; and three fur babies: Horse, Syd and...
Blair D. Smith, of Pleasant Gap, formerly of Martinsburg and Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully among family and the loving staff of Centre Crest on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. Born April 4, 1926, in Martinsburg, he was the son of the late Susae and Amon Smith. He was a 1943 graduate of Morrison Cove High School and attended Juniata College. He retired after 30 years as an office manager for the Federal Farm and Credit Banks and Production Credit Associations under the Federal Intermediate...
High school students interested in engineering, creative design and/or science are encouraged to participate in the first-ever, Saint Francis University 2020 Engineering Design Challenge. Challengers will work on a solo design solution with the help of an SFU engineering faculty mentor. Registration is open now through Sept. 21, 2020. Three awards (cash and scholarships) will be given for each engineering design challenge area (Push Water Uphill and Tracking the Sun). For more information about the challenge and to register, visit...
Cameryn Feathers of Martinsburg will enter Kutztown University in the fall as the newest member of the Golden Bear family. The fall semester will begin on Monday, Aug. 24. Feathers comes to KU from Central High School, Martinsburg. Located on 289 acres, the campus is adjacent to the Borough of Kutztown in Berks County....
While the 2020 Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Elk Expo has been canceled due to COVID-19, hunters still can go online Aug. 15 to watch live as the names of those drawing 2020-21 Pennsylvania elk licenses are announced. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s live coverage of the awarding of 2020-21 elk licenses is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 on the agency’s Facebook page. The announcement of elk-license recipients will begin soon afterward. While elk-license applicants often are eager to see if they’ve been selected for their...
I thought I would take a break from my series of columns from the Proverbs to reflect on my recently completed hurricane-shortened, mask-wearing vacation. I can still remember the vacations of my childhood. Neither of my parents grew up in a home where they could go to another state for a getaway. However, from the time I could remember they made sure their family of seven would have vacations to remember. I recall my Dad carrying me out to the family station wagon in the wee early hours of the...
Scriptures to Read: Galatians 5:19-26 Galatians 6:2-10 Colossians 3:8-17 I Corinthians 5:1-6 St. Luke 3:7-14 St. Matthew 5:21-26 Exodus 20:12-17 The II Chronicles 7:14 passage lists four things God's people are responsible for when they have broken God's covenant with them. We have looked at 1. "Humble themselves (ourselves). 2. Pray. and 3. Seek My face. Today we look at 4. "Turn from their (our) wicked way." Certainly this would mean individual and specific sins: acts of disobedience and failu...
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Hershberger of Woodbury celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Mr. Hershberger of New Enterprise married the former Wilda R. Hoover of Saxton on Aug. 11, 1950, at the Raven Run Church of the Brethren, Saxton. A reception was held outdoors at Wilda's home near the church on Raven Run Road. The couple have one son, Terry Hershberger, who is married to Marlys, of Woodbury. They also have four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr....
A free clothing give-away for all ages will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 15, at the Woodbury Area Community Center....
After 12-1/2 years, Eleanor Harclerode’s tenure as Woodbury Township secretary/treasurer has come to an end. Harclerode’s resignation letter was accepted during the Aug. 6 township meeting, Williamsburg. In her letter, Harclerode thanked supervisors for the opportunity. Following the resignation, Vice Chairman Ed Clark made a motion to cancel Harclerode’s bond and to have new Secretary/Treasurer Kelsie Lego apply for bonding. Supervisor Craig Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed. Following Harclerode’s resignation, supervisors instruc...
Penelec has a power line that is over one of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority’s wells. The authority is planning to pull the well pump out of the well for updating, but the power line is too close to the well to do so safely. Penelec has to shut down power while the contractor pulls the pump. The cost for Penelec to do a complete disconnect/reconnect would be a total of $1,555. This cost would also apply to a shut-off when the pump is re-installed after updates are complete. Authority Member Harry Mullins made the motion to allow Penelec t...
For the last several years, the Borough of Williamsburg has been dealing with the property at 424-426 W. First St. Half of the property was considered for repairs, but the damage was too great. The idea was then brought up to tear down the condemned half of the structure and leave the other half standing, as the acceptable half of the structure has been occupied. Stiffler McGraw, engineers, told Borough Manager Joe Lansberry during the Aug. 3 Williamsburg Borough Council meeting that it would be possible to tear down just half of the house. No...
By AAA EAST CENTRAL The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania increased three cents this week to $2.464 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average – $2.464 Average price during the week of Aug. 3, 2020 – $2.433 Average price during the week of Aug. 12, 2019 – $2.861 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $2.493 Altoona $2.450 Beaver $2.477 Bradford $2.470 Brookville $2.451 Butler $2.457 Clarion $2.427 DuBois $2.483 Erie $2.39...
Enjoying the sun, sand and sunshine of Myrtle Beach, S.C., are (from left): Julie, Devin and Natalie Gorsuch (the Herald's Williamsburg correspondent) and, of course, a copy of the Herald....
This Herald correspondent is heading South this week for some much-needed vacation. What’s better in the South, other than some amazing beaches, than some Southern food? Move over, fried chicken and baked macaroni and cheese, we have some new guys in town, and surprisingly, they’re just as good. Applesauce Barbecue Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2/3 cup chunky applesauce 1/2 Tsp. pepper 2/3 cup BBQ sauce 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp chili powder Directions: Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a lar...
Nearly one of every three miles of streams and rivers in Pennsylvania has impaired water quality, according to a draft report detailing the state’s latest assessment. The number of impaired stream miles has grown by 5,568 miles since the last assessment two years ago. Of the 85,146 miles of stream and rivers that have been tested, 25,468 miles failed to meet standards in at least one of four categories – water supplies, recreation, aquatic life or fish consumption. That’s 30 percent of all stream miles in the state. One in every eight miles of...
Every year, thousands of aspiring farmers pursue their dreams of running their own agricultural enterprises. Agriculture supports one out of every 10 jobs in Pennsylvania. According to the 2017 Ag Census, the U.S. saw more than half a million beginning farmers raising crops and livestock across the country, meaning that approximately a quarter of all American farmers have spent less than 10 years in the industry. In Pennsylvania, agriculture plays an important role in our culture and economy and...
When I am fishing, I occasionally encounter unusual things that have nothing to do with my fly-fishing adventures. One of the weirdest outdoor encounters I have had recently was finding a little mole trying to get himself out of an in-stream patch of dirty gunk that must once have been foam. Since moles live underground and are basically blind, this little guy had no idea how to extricate himself from the morass. I had an easy solution to his problem. I removed my landing net from my vest, slid...
Stephanie Rodgers of Altoona cools off with her 6-month-old daughter, Sinphanie, on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, at Hershberger Memorial Pool at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The pool will remain open until Labor Day each day except for days when school is in session....
Backpacks for Kids, sponsored by Homewood’s Chapel Fund and the Martinsburg Community Library, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 17 and 18, at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Backpacks will be filled with school supplies for elementary children. Distribution will be in Pavilion 1 (near the Alley Kitchen) at the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult with a library card. Children must be present to receive a backpack....
In the Aug. 6, 2020, edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald, the Herald incorrectly said in a headline on Page B-5 that the Martinsburg Community Library will “auction off” a queen-sized quilt. The quilt will be given away during a drawing on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Tickets for the drawing are available at the Martinsburg Community Library. All proceeds will benefit the library. The Herald apologizes for its error....
Editor's Notes: 1. The Northern Bedford School Board on Tuesday, Aug. 11, pushed back the district's start date for the 2020-21 school year. This decision occurred after the print edition of the Aug. 13 edition of the Herald was already being printed. Thus, the information regarding NBCSD's first day of school for students is incorrect in the print edition. In this online edition, however, the Herald has provided the latest information available. NBCS District Superintendent Todd Beatty said...
The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12 a.m., Aug. 11, that there are 828 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 120,281. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between August 4 and August 10 is 151,455 with 5,298 positive cases. There were 21,755 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., August 10. These results represent the total number of tests administered. Nearby county COVID-19 confirmed cases...
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center on Monday, Aug. 10, published its annual community benefit report for the 2019 calendar year. The annual report describes the scope of the hospital’s contributions to Blair and Bedford counties and illustrates the ways the organization invests in the region’s physical and economic health. “Our mission of ‘Making Communities Healthier’ is deeply rooted in all that we do,” said Tim Harclerode, chief executive officer (CEO) of Nason Medical Center. “We are proud to contribute to the health and vitality of our commun...
Editor’s Note: This is a selection from “Local History” by Milton V. Burgess, a collection of articles originally published in the Morrisons Cove Herald. The annual Farmers’ Picnic held during the latter part of August at Henrietta once was the major social event of Morrisons Cove. It brought together farm families from throughout the region. Bands from communities in the area made music. Leaders in religion, business and politics spoke. Visitors came by special train from Altoona and Hollidaysburg. But most of all the attraction was centered i...
From the Herald Archives During the summer of 1972 a ringing doorbell, a package on the doorstep and no one around meant one thing: the Mad Gift Giver was at it again. What many do not know is how the Mad Gift Giver made the drop so quickly, leaving even the Mad Gift Giver questioning how it was done. too. First, the decision was made as to whom would be the recipient of the gifts and what would be given. Usually the gifts were food items such as cookies, cakes or breads. That really was the easy part. The most difficult decision to be made...
State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego on July 29 announced the launch of several new online resources designed to provide mental wellness resources for fire, rescue and emergency medical services personnel across the commonwealth. Four courses are now available at no cost to PA fire and EMS personnel through an online training portal (TRAIN PA). Users are required to register for a Train PA account. Courses cover a variety of topics and are titled • “Being a First Responder During a Global Pandemic” • “Had a Bad Call” • “How to Better Support You...
The Herald is introducing a new community calendar that is free to use. The Herald’s Cove Calendar has been completely revamped and is now easier to use. The entire Cove community is invited to make the calendar a central place to find out what’s going on in the Cove. There are no fees and no charge and the calendar is easy to use. “Our plan is to have one central calendar for the Cove community,” said Herald Publisher Allan J. Bassler. “We set up this new calendar to give the community one place to go for all the events happening in the Cove....
Joshua Butler of Altoona encourages his son, Talon, to leap into the water on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, at Hershberger Memorial Pool at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. Temperatures on Sunday afternoon climbed to 86 degrees, according to weather.com. Hershberger Memorial Pool will remain open until Labor Day each day except for days when school is in session....
The 2020 Census will have a direct impact on small towns and rural areas across the country for the next 10 years. There’s still time to respond. Respond online now at 2020census.gov, by phone at (844) 330-2020, or by mail. Respond for where you were living on April 1 and include everyone who usually lived there too, including children. Most households have responded. Don’t be left out – your response matters. Remind your family and friends, too. It’s safe • Your response is safe, secure, and confidential. Your information is protected b...
El Departamento de la Salud del Estado de Pensilvania confirmó hoy, hasta las 12 a.m. el martes, 11 de agosto, que hay 828 casos nuevos de COVID-19. El total estatal ahora es 120,281 casos confirmados. Todos los 67 condados de Pensilvania han reportado casos de COVID-19. El número de pruebas administradas dentro de los últimos 7 días (entre el 4 y el 10 de agosto) es 151,455, con 5,298 resultados positivos. Se reportaron 21,755 resultados al departamento hasta 10 p.m. el lunes, 10 de agosto. Estos resultados representan el número total de prue...
