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One of the most exciting parts of the Williamsburg Farm Show happens this evening – the Parade! The parade route is as follows: Starting at the lot near Cenveo; proceeding down 866/West 1st Street to Plum Street onto West 2nd Street; proceeding to East 2nd Street; turning onto Spring Street then to East 1st Street; turning on High Street/2015 into Catharine Township to 4th Street; and completing on Recreation Drive....
The Cove would really, really like the Herald to resume publishing the Cove Calendar in our print edition. That’s the main takeaway from the Herald Town Hall meeting held at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park on Aug. 18. We had seven people from the Cove community show up to share their thoughts and feelings about what the Herald should do and what it should not do. It was an informative discussion for those of us who work at the Herald. In attendance from the Herald were Editor Anna Baughman, Composing Manager Dessie Carpenter and Publisher’s Ass...
Editor’s Note The Herald would like to alert its readers and advertisers to the early deadlines that have been set for the Thursday, Sept. 9, edition. All forms of advertising – classified, legal notice, regular display and back page – will be due in the Herald office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. All obituaries will be due in the Herald office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. News items will be due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. The Herald office will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6,. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept....
Over the past year or so have you discovered a new or stronger connection to forests and trees? Those who study outdoor recreation have documented nearly explosive growth in the number of people exploring and spending time in parks and forests. Whether you are an old hand, used to spending time in sylvan landscapes, or a new convert to outside activities, have you found yourself looking in new ways at forests and wondering: What type of tree is that? Forests are complex communities that depend...
The Blair County Junior Livestock Show saw many entires, including lots of goats....
From Coach John Riley: We had a great season opener and conference opener for the girls tennis team. There was a nice team victory 5-0 over Bishop McCort on the road. All girls shook off early nerves to post dominating wins. Julia Ritchey, Tomi May and Morgan Kennedy won in singles. The team of Violet Smith and Kaylee Cole and the combo of Adacyn James and Ashlyn Renner dominated in doubles. Also the doubles team of Kimmy Yingling and Annabel Shippey won in exhibition doubles. Scores Roxbury Park, Johnstown Central 5-Bishop McCort 0 Singles 1...
From Coach Robert Keith: Central 332, Huntingdon 359 SITE: Huntingdon CC TEAM (Central): G. Snowberger 77, Baum 79, J. Snowberger 87, Z. Oakes 89 TEAM (Huntingdon): Suchan 77, Marshall 81, Guyer-Wright 100, Houck 101 Records: Visitors (1-1, Home (0-1). NOTEWORTHY: It was a very hot round on a very saturated golf course. Griffin Snowberger and Andon Suchan were both medalists with 77’s....
August is normally a challenging month for trout fishing. Streams recede to their lowest levels, and the water temperatures of many creeks become too warm for the trout to be in any mood to feed. There are a few blessed streams where the water remains cold enough for the trout to be on the prowl, though even their flows are reduced significantly, making the trout even more difficult than usual to approach. With the uncomfortable tropical weather we had been enduring throughout the early weeks...
The Blair County Junior Livestock Show was held on Aug. 16 and 17 at the Morrison Cove Memorial Park. Ben Williamson, Tyrone, Pa. judged the dairy beef, goat, lamb, swine and beef show. Ten individuals received 4-H and FFA scholarships. Recipients were Adam Uplinger, Lindsey Kensinger, Kaylee McClain, Victoria Longenecker, Austin Frye, Taylor Uplinger, Karly Diebold, Madison Benfer, Ethan Dilling, and Dana Heltzel. The scholarships are funded by donations from buyers and sponsors. RABBIT SHOW:...
LaDonna Biddle of Clover Creek, Williamsburg, visited Starrs, Connecticut, at the end of July this year. She was surrounded by the family of her late daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ben Emenheiser. Three of the four Emenheiser grandsons were in attendance....
The Blair County junior Livestock Show and Sale went underway the morning of Aug. 16, despite gloomy skies overhead. Participants were busy feeding, washing and preparing their animals as they awaited their show times. Rabbits were shown in the morning while the remaining classes were scheduled for the afternoon. This venue has been an annual community event for over 70 years, adding additional animal classes over the years....
The Blair County Farm Bureau held a legislative Farm/Agribusiness Tour at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar in Williamsburg on Aug. 20, 2021. After introductions of the farmers, local politicians, and agricultural agencies attending, Laverne Nolt began a guided discussion on issues for action for local farms. Sen. Judy Ward spoke on the exemption for conversion of farm buildings for event spaces. She said event spaces typically have to comply with codes that aren't feasible for barns and other...
On Aug. 23, 2011, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake located near Mineral, Va., was felt by many in the eastern United States. According to United States Geological Survey (USGS), this earthquake caused around $200-300 million worth of property damage and was likely felt by more people than any earthquake in North America's history. Because earthquakes are so rarely felt in this region, we asked readers if they remembered the earthquake and how they reacted. Pandemonium Michealle Wright was so...
Three people were reportedly injured in a one-vehicle crash on Route 866 in Williamsburg. According to witnesses, at approximately 2 a.m. on Aug. 14, a vehicle was traveling along 866 toward Williamsburg when it failed to negotiate a curve in front of Point View Cottages and crashed through a stone gate. Names a...
A storm that dropped almost four inches of rain in less than an hour left parts of Williamsburg underwater and officials working on plans to upgrade its stormwater system. According to Williamsburg Mayor Ted Hyle, apart from one home, damage was minimal with a few flooded basements and debris on the roads. The biggest casualty of the Aug. 18 storm was a home on West First Street where flood waters washed away the foundation, leaving the home uninhabitable. Hyle said Williamsburg is prone to...
A day of fun, entertainment and food helped support cancer patients in the area. Cove Cause for Cancer held "Party in the Park" Saturday, Aug. 21, in Morrisons Cove Memorial Park from 2 to 11 p.m. not only to raise money for cancer patients, but to also bring the community together. Travis Russell is president of the organization. He said they had done a similar event in 2019, but were unable to in 2020 due to the pandemic. Within the three years that they have worked, they have raised almost...
Residents along the road from the Cove Forge Behavioral Health facility have plenty of experience when it comes to dealing with walk-offs. People who live along Covedale Road are often approached by clients making the nearly three mile walk into Williamsburg who ask to use their phone or for a ride into town. While the sight of Cove Forge clients has become common, it is an issue that has put some on edge. At a town hall meeting earlier this month, Williamsburg Borough officials asked Cove Forge to work on a plan to curb the number of...
Roaring Spring is a step closer to getting two new restaurants to be built on the site of the former Bickel’s Surplus building on Nason Drive. A hearing before the Roaring Spring Zoning Board was held on Wednesday, Aug. 8, and the board gave unanimous approval for a special exemption permit, paving the way for work to progress in bringing the two eateries to town. The Bickel’s building had sat empty for nearly 10 years before being purchased by Snyder’s Gateway Inc. of Breezewood with plans to construct an Arby’s and Dunkin' Donuts. Althoug...
