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Blair County Chamber of Commerce saw the end of an era when their long-time President and CEO Joe Hurd retired on August 30. He said he enjoyed the job tremendously. “I’m so grateful for the people who I’ve had the opportunity to work with from the business community and the terrific staff that we’ve had,” Hurd said. He said the longer it goes, the more he thinks some events and programs are starting to look stale and it is time for some new people with new ideas. “It is time for a seventy-year-old guy to step out of the way and let some ne...
Bluebird Country Workshop is a new program for the Cove Special Children, which was founded in April 2024. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a safe place for individuals with physical or emotional challenges. It also provides the plain community with an opportunity to help one another. The workshop is a non profit organization funded through donations and operated by volunteers. Lucy Zimmerman and Edna Newswanger have been the leaders in this new endeavor. Kimberly Zimmerman is the special education instructor and is present when the...
Nason Hospital Auxiliary has been offering scholarships to area high school seniors pursuing a career in the medical field for the past several years. The scholarship began with the hope that the auxiliary could offer financial support to qualifying students. We encourage donations from our members to help with the cost of the scholarships. This year a scholarship of $500 was awarded to two local students: Laney Yost from Altoona Area High School who will be attending University of Pittsburgh to major in biology/ pre-med and Mary Grill from...
During the Southern Cove Power Reunion’s August meeting they reported that there were 138 hookups at the last tractor pull and no breakdowns. Amy Mellot shared the treasurer report. The checking account balance was $22,941.84, and the Hometown Museum Fund had a balance of $4,236.00. An updated water line is in the process of being placed and there will be an additional hook up for apple butter making for the fall show. On September 17 and 18, the weigh-ins are at 4 p.m. There will also be a church service on September 8:30 a.m. and a...
The Arc Blair County Events: Wednesday - Every Wednesday at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Line Dance All are welcome. Thursdays - Every Thursday at 6 - 7 p.m. Bocce Rain or Shine All are welcome. Tuesday, September 17: West African Drumming (always the first and third Tuesday) Tuesday, September 17: Chorus (always the first and third Tuesday) Friday, September 13 Central Class of 1964 Monthly Meeting at noon at the Hoss’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant Duncansville location. Saturday, Friday 14 Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring Manna on M...
John 6:22-35 Can you think of a time when you were completely and totally satisfied? A time when everything felt good and there was not a care in your heart or your mind? A time when everything was about as perfect as it could possibly be? How did it feel to be satisfied like that? How long did that feeling last? I am going to bet that the feeling of complete and perfect satisfaction probably didn’t last too long. Satisfaction is like that in life, it’s fleeting. We find it, and then it slips away. Our text in John proves that point. A cro...
When I was seventeen, my parents took me 750 miles from home to a Bible college I had chosen but had never visited. I knew one person on campus and knew of another person among the five thousand students enrolled there. God cared for me and supplied new friends for me quickly. I met some of them in orientation. I can’t say I remember much about orientation except the friends I met. I’m sure in orientation we learned about the meal passes, how to register for classes, about the prayer meetings in the dorms, where the bookstore was, rules for dat...
I want to look at Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel. He suffered all sorts of affliction (meaning physical or mental pain or suffering testing a person’s ability to function). In the end, he triumphed over his afflictions and became an instrument for God’s use and glory. Joseph’s affliction began early in his life, through no real fault of his own. His father favored him above all his brothers. They were jealous and hated him. They actually plotted to kill him. He was a teen-ager when this...
David Greaser of Williamsburg was recently in the village of Nadwiza, Zimbabwe to conduct an ag-business training. During the training, he stopped to read the Morrison Cove Herald with his translator, Tafadzwa and his driver, Lanton. The training was sponsored by Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture, (CNFA), an implementing partner of US Agency for International Development, (USAID)....
At the August meeting, Williamsburg Borough Council member Brandon Chamberlain had to resign citing a conflict of interest with his position at PennDOT. At the meeting on Tuesday, September 3, Chamberlain’s resignation was approved and Matthew Webb was appointed to fill Chamberlain’s vacancy. The borough received four letters of interest for the vacant position, but Webb was the only one present at the meeting. “I would be willing and honored to serve on the board,” Webb, a lifelong Williamsburg resident, said. Council member Bruce Hamilton sai...
At the September 5 meeting, Woodbury Township supervisor Paul Harclerode said, “We need to advertise for help.” The township is currently looking for both full-time and part-time workers, CDL preferred. The supervisors approved a motion to advertise for help. The township’s red International Truck would not pass inspection. A motion to advertise the truck for sale, but keep the plow and spreader was approved. Stiffler McGraw presented an opportunity to apply for a Local Share Account Grant. The grant would help the township purchase a single-ax...
It seems that whatever Norma Saylor-Grove chooses to do with her life, she leaves an undeniable legacy. For over 33 years, she taught third grade at Williamsburg Elementary School. Grove was also on the Board of Directors for the Williamsburg Community Farm Show, where she was recently awarded the Friend of the Fair Award. Education Grove is the daughter of the late John and Ida Saylor of Williamsburg. She has one sister, Nancy, a niece, Ashley, and a nephew, the late Jim Bob. Grove is a 1974...
Cloyd and Jane Anderson of the Morrisons Cove Village and originally from Williamsburg recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Monday, July 29. They were married in 1954. Congrats on their 70th! They would like to thank people for the cards and well wishes sent to them for their anniversary....
Jazmin Kennedy and Robert Brumbaugh were united in Holy Matrimony on August 17, 2024 at Homestead Manor in Martinsburg. Jazmin Kennedy is the daughter of Joseph A. and Heidi Kennedy of Claysburg. She works at the Journey Center in Altoona. She is a 2019 graduate of Claysburg Kimmel High School and a 2022 graduate of Penn State University. Robert is the son of Robert A. Brumbaugh Jr. of Martinsburg, and Tracy Brumbaugh and Mark Sirko of Roaring Spring. Robert is a 2020 graduate of Central High...
Woodbury Township (Blair County) is accepting applications for Full-Time and/or Part-time roadworkers. CDL and heavy equipment experiences preferred. Please stop by to fill out an application, 6385 Clover Creek Road, Williamsburg, PA 16693. Office hours Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Phone No. 814-832-2296. Resume and Applications must be in by October 3, 2024. Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Lisa Freeman, 211 Catherine Street, Claysburg, PA stored at Freedom Junction Self-Storage, East Freedom,...
Herald of Sept. 11, 2014 Martinsburg resident James Garver, an attorney at the law firm of Edgar Snyder & Associates, has been named to the 2015 edition of Best Lawyers in America in the category of Workers’ Compensation Law. The Southern Cove Power Reunion (SCPR) will host its 24th annual show Sept. 12-14 at the SCPR show grounds near New Enterprise. The Central Lady Dragons are off to a great start as they registered consecutive Mountain Conference soccer victories for the first time in the school’s program. A truck carrying silage rol...
The final reading for the new proposed policy for attendance at meetings via electronic communications brought a great deal of disagreement and discussion to the Spring Cove School District School Board Committee of the Whole meeting. The policy said there would be no last minute notice of attendance through electronic communications and a member could have no more than three meetings done virtually. Board member Kevin Smith said the proper chain of command was not followed. “Limiting electronic communications at meetings is a violation of t...
The 93rd Annual Claysburg Farm Show is a big event in the Claysburg area, according to Palmer Knisely, chairman of the Claysburg Farm Show Association. "This is probably one of the biggest events here," Knisely said. Since at least 1996, the Farm Show has taken place at the Queen Grade School Building, where each department has its own contest space. Participants submit their entries to various departments, competing for first, second, and third place awards. Categories include flowers,...
Across the Cove region, school hallways have become a buzz of excitement over the past two weeks as students settle in for the 2024-2025 school term. For students at Northern Bedford High School and Middle School, the excitement for a new school year culminated into a fun afternoon on Friday, August 30. The annual PRIDE assembly was held in the high school auditorium to promote positive behaviors from students and staff throughout the school year. Panther Pride has always been a core value to...
A man from Hollidaysburg died in a single car accident Friday night in Greenfield Township. State police reported that Wayne A. Newkirk, 46, was driving southbound on I-99 at a high speed in the right lane when, at around 11:48 p.m., he veered into the left lane to overtake another vehicle. Newkirk lost control of his Honda Accord, left the road, and hit an embankment. The car rolled several times, ejecting Newkirk, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene....
Blair County Sheriff’s Office has announced that trick or treat will be on the last Thursday of October in Blair County, on October 31. They would like to remind parents to walk with small children, wear visible clothing and check all candy before allowing children to consume it. If anything is found to be suspicious, people should contact law enforcement immediately. Motorists are also reminded to watch for a high volume of pedestrian traffic and to use extreme caution when traveling to avoid any injuries....
Carol Diane Leamer, 79, of Williamsburg, passed away late Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at UPMC Altoona of natural causes. She was born Nov. 9, 1944, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Chester E. and D. Arlene (Showalter) Leamer. She is survived by an aunt, Donna Showalter, wife of the late, Curt Showalter; and many cousins and extended family. Carol was preceded in death by the love of her life, Joel Michael Shultz, who passed away March 12, 2019. Carol was a 1962 graduate of Williamsburg High School, where she played the flute and piccolo in the...
Deloras K. Musselman, 70, of New Enterprise, passed away Sept. 5, 2024, at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born Oct. 16, 1953, in Altoona; daughter of the late James G. and Joanne (Adams) Settle. On Nov. 1, 1970, at the Diehl’s Crossroad Church of the Brethren, she was united in marriage to Homer Musselman. She is survived by her husband, Homer; son, Paul A. Musselman (Sabrena) of Bedford; daughter, Michelle E. Whiteman of Roaring Spring; grandchildren, Stephanie R. and Damion A. Musselman and Dillon and Dakota Whiteman; g...
Byron A. Lane, 73, of Williamsburg, passed away early Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2024, at James E. VanZandt Medical Center, Altoona. He was born May 22, 1951, in Altoona, son of Delores J. (Lane) Erb and the late Thomas Sheldon Graham. He is survived by his mother of Williamsburg; two sons: Bradley Thomas Lane and Dustin Mitchell Lane, both of Williamsburg; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a step-sister, Lugene A. Burns of Duncansville; three half-sisters: Patty Graham of San Antonio, Texas, Cathy Henderson (Rick) of Houston, Texas,...
On Sept. 4, 2024, the Pittsburgh sports world lost its greatest fan, possibly of all time, with the passing of Earl Preston Eshelman, 73, of New Enterprise. Born May 24, 1951, Earl was the son of John Russell Eshelman and Helen Louise Eshelman (Brown). Earl is survived by his siblings, John L., Patricia George, Ronald (Marilyn), Linda Jones, and Cynthia Giles; along with nieces and nephews, Michael (Cassandra), Tonia Evans (Thomas), John R., Donald Adams, Benjamin Adams, Jeremy George, Rachel...
Mr. Richard A. Butler, 69, of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1955, in Roaring Spring, to the late Regis Edward Butler and Ida Claar Butler. Mr. Butler is survived by his daughters, Audrey "Cissy" Butler and Robin Garlock, both of Stuart; his grandchildren, Lilieann Butler, Amber (Lance) Butler-Hagwood, Rosalie (Gary) Butler-Biggs, Parthenia (Tyler) Hall and Dustin Garlock; his great-grandchildren, Odyssey, Othello, Olympus and Oasis Hagwood, Rhyan...
During the South Woodbury Township meeting on Tuesday, September 3, it was announced that work has begun on proposals for the 2025 budget. About $90,000 is a beginning figure for paving projects and $150 is the starting amount for Pine Hill Project. The budget will be posted for thirty days before adoption. The bridge dedication ceremony that took place on the Golden Rule Road was well received by the community, the supervisors said. A donation will be sent to the Fort Bedford Honor Guard to help them with all they do for the local...
Woodbury Borough swore in a new council member to replace Vince Heath. Brayden Claycomb was sworn in by Shawn Claycomb, council president during Woodbury’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 3. The treasurer’s report showed that the council has a total balance of $130,642.27 in the General Fund. Woodbury Community Center presented June minutes to the council for review. It was revealed that they would be getting estimates from three companies for replacing the boiler. There is a possibility of holding a Farmer’s Market in the WACC parki...
After three weeks of testing as required under a state monitoring program for bird flu in dairy cattle, animal health experts in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences revealed that the university’s dairy herd has been certified as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. “The Penn State dairy herd has achieved ‘monitored herd’ status under the Pennsylvania Lactating Dairy Cow Health Monitoring Program,” said extension veterinarian Ernest Hovingh, clinical professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences and director of...
Northern Bedford Pharmacy has been in New Enterprise for about 15 years, opening in June 2009. Owner, Joe Breton, said having his own pharmacy was something he always wanted to do. He said that he enjoys talking about family, sports, and the things going on in the lives of the people who use the pharmacy. "We try to greet everybody by name and ask them how their day is going," Breton said. "We try to get to know them. His parents using an independent pharmacy and his youngest sister having...
The NBC Little Panthers kicked off their positive behaviors program for the school with the theme TOGETHER, on Friday, September 9. This year's theme spotlights accomplishing so much more when working together. The theme will be the focus of the school year as part of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports program which encourages students to behave positively both in school and in the community. The school-wide assembly was full of fun events coordinated with the staff and students...
One of the most inspiring things we have done this summer is take a course on the Constitution. It is being given through our church and is entitled Biblical Citizenship in Modern America. So, the first question you are going to ask is, “Isn’t there a separation of church and state? Doesn’t it say that in the Constitution?” The answer is “no” that phrase is nowhere in the Constitution. Next question: “How many times do the Annals of Congress record the phrase, separation of church and state during the debates drafting the First Amendment? Th...
Love. There is not much more powerful in this world than love. Feyi Adekola had a love once. It's been five years since the accident. When her husband was killed, a part of her died, too. She's finally learning to be whole again. Well, she's learning to live again, learning to feel human. She may never be whole; there will always be a gap where the loss of her husband cannot be filled. It will not heal any more than the scar on her hand will mend completely from the same accident that took away...
Herald of Sept. 16, 1999 A local company will have its hand in building the new home for the Major League Baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. recently was awarded a $7.6 million contract for structure precast work for PNC Park, which is scheduled to open in April 2001, at the start of the baseball season. Leah Davis, proprietor of Village Art Glass in Huntingdon, has arranged a display of her works in stained glass as the “Artist of the Month” at the Morrisons Cove Home. The Northern Bedford Lil’ Panther junior...
Herald of Sept. 12, 1974 Hanging in massive clusters from the branches of wild cherry, walnut and other trees are the gray-white nests of the fall webworm. Warner Cable of Roaring Spring notified the Roaring Spring Borough Council by letter at its Sept. 4 monthly meeting that it will increase its monthly rates for cable television service to $7 for a primary outlet and to $2 for each additional outlet, effective Oct. 1. The Fort Roberdeau Restoration Committee meeting Tuesday at the Court House, Hollidaysburg, heard reports from its architect,...
Herald of Sept. 15, 1949 Both children and adults will enjoy a memorable Hallowe’en in Martinsburg this year, according to the plans for the Martinsburg Booster Association. The one hundred and twentieth annual session of the East Pennsylvania Eldership of the Church of God in North America will be held in the Bare Memorial Church, Roaring Spring, Sept. 20 to 22. Tuesday’s primary election was marked in Morrisons Cove by a very light vote and little interest–even in the few contests that developed for nominations. Four Cambria County youth...
Herald of Sept. 12, 1924 From Sept. 12, 1974 and Sept. 16, 1999 Editions The annual Jack’s Corner reunion and community picnic was held in Spielman’s woods. Music was furnished by the Guyer Band Orchestra. Addresses were given by Congressman J. Banks Kurtz, Representative J. Anson Wright and Prof. J.G. Krichbaum, the president of the Jack’s Corner Picnic Association. Three girls from Mines school: Bertha Zimmerman, Lola Hughes and Mary McDermott, began their first year at Williamsburg High. The Furry clan, one of the oldest families in the C...
Herald of Sept. 15, 1899 From Sept. 12, 1974 and Sept. 16, 1999 Editions A passenger train had just pulled into the Roaring Spring station when the engineer was signaled that runaway cars were coming down the tracks from Ore Hill. The engineer pulled open the throttle for backward action and he and the fireman jumped. By the time the train had started backward the three runaway freight cars had struck the engine. The engineer then sprang after his engine, leaped on it and controlled the train. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the railroad magnate, died...
Central High School's football team traveled to Tyrone's home field on Friday, September 6, and walked away with a hard-fought victory, showcasing a dominant defensive performance that secured the win with final score of 13-7. Central Head Football Coach Jerry Albright said he thought going into the game on Friday, September 6, against Tyrone, their teams were evenly matched. "Our defense was tremendous again this week," he said. "We tackled well, played very responsible football and got a lot...
“Rich, are you going Saturday?” asked my friend. “It’s supposed to be a nice day, and the squirrels ought to be out and about.” “I am,” I replied. “I targeted my .22 the other day, and it is right on. If I get good shots at squirrels, I ought to be able to hit them.” “I’m going to be using a 16-gauge shotgun,” my friend replied. “I am going out to the ridge and am going to set up along a cornfield. The squirrels I see will probably be moving pretty quickly, so the shotgun will be better for me. Are you going to hunt on the mountain?” “Yes. We f...
The Northern Bedford Lady Panther soccer squad scored on a penalty kick by Alyssa Yeatts with only four minutes remaining to secure a 2-1 victory over Berlin Brothers Valley. The two teams battled to a scoreless first half with neither team able to find the net. Nearly 58 minutes into the match Hailey Troy notched the first goal for NBC breaking the scoreless tie but Berlin Brothers came back to tie the game with about seven minutes remaining in the game. Alyssa Yeatts finally sealed the victory with a penalty kick for Northern Bedford giving...
Penn Cambria boys’ soccer team notched four goals in each half to shut out the Central Dragon boys 8-0. Central coach Caleb Stern said following the game, “This was a tough loss with too many mistakes to recover from. Noah , our goalkeeper, had 35 saves because we played on a small field, but they just ended up being too much in the end.” Nicholas Marshall notched a hat trick for Penn Cambria while Elijah Chyr racked up two unassisted goals. Evan Connacher garnered a goal and assist for the Panthers. The Central Dragons are still searc...
Northern Bedford traveled to Wilmington where they played a hard-fought game but came up short to the Greyhounds 21-19. The Panthers 28 regular season win streak came to an end. Player of the Game: Aaron Bowers had an amazing game with 12 catches for 185 yards and one touchdown. Play of the Game: Schleinkofer’s pass to Bowers for a 64-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Unsung Hero of the game: Vaughn Schleinkofer completed 22 of 28 passes for 332 yards and one touchdown. Next week on youth night the Black Panthers play the 2-1 Everett W...
The Central Lady Dragon girls’ soccer team downed the Penn Cambria Panthers 8-1, racing off to a 7-0 lead in the first half of play. Central’s Kira Trexler notched four goals and Bethany Kensinger racked up two assists on Trexler’s goals. Lakkyn Dibert also garnered two goals for Central and Lady Dragon captain Paiton Cambell also chipped in with a goal. Other players adding assists for Central included Maddie Benton and Carlie Hart. During the first half the Dragons scored four goals in a period of slightly over five minutes taking contr...
Archrivals Central Lady Dragons and Bedford Bison engaged in a back and forth girls soccer match that ended in a 5-5 tie. Bedford struck first with the first two goals of the game and were up 3-2 at halftime, however, the Central Lady Dragons came out after half, scoring the next three goals going up 5-3. Bedford rallied notching two goals in four minutes with less than ten minutes left to play to tie the game. Alyssa Leydig came up with a hat trick for Bedford, scoring her final goal at 75:01 to tie the game. Carli Hart led Central scoring...
The Central Dragon girls’ tennis team swept all three singles matches and both doubles over the Huntingdon Bearcats to record a 5-0 victory on Monday. Zoe Grill got her first start in singles for Central and Gabby Decker got her first varsity start earning a victory in the #2 doubles slot for the Lady Dragons. Central surrendered only three games in singles play and dropped only five games in doubles action. Match results:Julia Ritchey -C def.Rachel Boone -H 6-0,6-0 ;Kate Dunn-C def. Maycee Fox-H 6-0,6-0; Zoe Grill-C def. Chloe Gutshall-H 6...
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