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Jennie M. (Smith) Turner of New Enterprise, 89, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. She was born July 28, 1933, in Elk County as the daughter of George and Hattie (Timblin) Smith. Jennie married Paul S. Turner on Sept. 8, 1951. He preceded her in death June 9, 2012. Their daughter Sharon (Turner) Helsel preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 2018, and she was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. She is survived by two sisters, Luella Wolff and June Craft. Affectionately known as “Nana” by many who knew and lov...
Charles J. Baker, 84, of Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2022. He was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Roaring Spring the son of the late Charles A. and Ada M. (Grace) Baker. He married Donna M. Snyder on June 16, 1957, in Roaring Spring. He is survived by his wife; two daughters: Cindy Whiting and husband Donald of Pittsburgh and Carla Wilfong and husband Tino of Altoona; five grandchildren: Alex Whiting (Jaya), Ben Whiting (Olivia), Taylor Whiting (Jen), Harrison Wilfong, and Sydney Wilfo...
Donald E. Houp, 93, of Altoona, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Sept. 16, 2022, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born July 14, 1929, in Henrietta; son of the late Robert M. and Elsie Irene (Weyant) Houp. Donald was united in marriage to Betty J. (Imler) Houp Feb. 25, 1950, in Woodbury; she preceded him in deat March 12, 2022. Together, before Betty’s passing, they celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. Donald was a truck driver and mechanic for New E...
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Farm-City Committee is gearing-up for its annual “Down on the Farm” event to be held Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. The host will be Highland Meadows farm located at 548 Rebecca Furnace Road, Martinsburg. “Down on the Farm” is a great event for the entire family where attendees can enjoy an all-you-can-eat farm-to-table buffet, farm tours featuring Scottish Highland cows, activities for the kids and an opportunity to see a maple syrup operation. The Farm Store will be open featuring home-made items a...
Curry Supply has appointed Sara Herron as the company’s marketing coordinator. In this role, Herron will assist the marketing director through the company’s marketing efforts and strategies to promote our products and services. Specifically, she will help manage digital and traditional advertising, web properties, social channels, content creation, and build brand awareness while also focusing on events and community involvement. Herron stated regarding the position with Curry Supply, “I am honored to accept the marketing coordinator posit...
Hunter Smith is a multi-talented junior football player at Central High School. He is the fullback on offense, middle linebacker on defense and kicker/punter on special teams. In the role of place kicker, he is the second in his family line to fill that specialized position. He was preceded in booting extra points by, of all people, his aunt, Erika Smith, the sister of Hunter’s father Monte. Erika was the second girl, after baseballer Jone Bush at Martinsburg High School in 1950, to play a boys’ varsity sport in our area. Therein lies a tal...
To the Editor: With perhaps one of the most critical mid-term elections of our lives fast approaching, let’s ensure that we are giving it the careful consideration it deserves. Let’s not make our choices thoughtlessly; they can affect our future lives as well as democracy itself. Please look beyond the party label of the candidates and apply critical thinking to their positions. Choose the candidates who reflect the will of a thoughtful majority, not a vocal minority. If you do this, you will be voting for John Fetterman, Josh Shapiro, Aus...
Sarah Jennings walked out on her husband and restaurant business that they had built together. The police showed up at their house that morning and demanded records from their business. They suspected that Alex Jennings was laundering money through their business. Sarah was shocked to learn that Alex was funneling money to Jemma, an ex-employee. Was he unfaithful to her after all they had accomplished together? Sarah decided to visit her father. She happened to drive through...
A recent column written by Judy Ward on her sponsored Senate Bill 106 claims that her proposed Constitutional amendment “does not propose bans on abortions.” I am awed by the amazing spin. If it does nothing, why propose it? If you have no right to something, isn’t that the same thing? It implies that your request is subject to the whim of the person of whom it is made. It is purposely unclear, and will have the same effect with medical providers, etc., refusing to provide services due to its purposeful obscurity. We are already seeing the t...
Herald of Sept. 30, 1897 The Barnum and Bailey Circus is coming to Altoona, and the railroad is selling special low cost round trip tickets to the show. The circus was considered to be the most incomparable exhibition in the entire world. The oldest “old maid” we have heard of for some time is 105 years old. Being recently interviewed by a newspaper correspondent, she opened up the history of her life and stated that, after being asked why she never married, she had but two beaux in all her life ,and neither one had the sand to pop the que...
Herald of Sept. 28, 1972 The atomic reactor at Saxton was scheduled to be phased out of existence by May, 1974, with a loss of 70 jobs in the area. The reactor was put into operation in 1962 and served as a training center for nuclear engineers and reactor operators around the world. It was also used for research and development. Charles L. Packard sold Ore Hill Orchard in Taylor Township for $100,000 to Dr. Daniel M. Friday and Dr. Lee P. Hacker. Peter S. Duncan started the orchard around 1911, and Mr. Packard purchased it in 1938. A...
Herald of Sept. 29, 1922 On Saturday Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Bonebreak and son Keim left for Pittsburgh where the latter entered the University of Pittsburgh Dental College. While operating a circular saw driven by a steam engine, Samuel Tetwiler had his right hand caught by the saw and severed three fingers. Mr. Tetwiler had the same hand caught several years previous and had the other two fingers cut off. On Monday afternoon an aeroplane flew by Henrietta, headed west. They are getting numerous. One passed by last week. David Willets, Ralph...
Herald of Sept. 25, 1997 Jermaine S. Wright, 23 was charged for a second time in the murder of 16-year old Krista Ruggles, a former Cove teenager. He had been charged earlier, but police withdrew the charges because their case against him was not strong enough. Wright was awaiting trial in North Carolina for separate charges of statutory rape. The Martinsburg Municipal Authority agreed to replace an aging sewage pump station at Hoover Drive. The Department of Environmental Protection identified a bypass at the current pump station as being...
Herald of Sept. 25, 1947 Organization of a free public library got underway at a meeting called by the Martinsburg Rotary Club. About 50 citizens from Martinsburg attended to hear Miss Virginia Crick of the Altoona Public Library explain the first steps toward starting a library. Blair M. Bice, publisher of the Herald, presided at the meeting. Unless there is a severe frost, the Heinz Receiving Station in Martinsburg would receive tomatoes for the next week. Several growers harvested 10 tons to the acre and one grower harvested over 14 tons...
Herald of Sept. 27, 2012 The Martinsburg Municipal Authority voted unanimously to purchase 10 lots in the Edgewater Acres development for a total cost of $200,000. The authority had water supply wells in the development and hoped the purchase would protect the well water and the treatment building located there. Reginald Nevins was approved as varsity head boys basketball coach by the Spring Cove School Board. The Friends of Royer Mansion group disbanded. The group had been raising money to support the mansion for 12 years, but various factors...
This week I have had several patients surprisingly pass from this earthly life. No one should be too surprised when a hospice patient dies. However, in the case of these ladies I had recently visited them and they were talking and feeling pretty well. Thankfully, both knew the Lord and were ushered into eternal life. The Lord was their shepherd. As we transition from John 10 to John 11 we see Jesus boldly proclaiming who he is and who belongs to him as he concludes his sheep and shepherd illustration. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them,...
Isaiah has a special story to tell in his 53rd chapter. It is a conundrum, at once horrible and beautiful. It is a story of man's inhumanity to a man and God's tremendous love for mankind. Isaiah wrote almost 2,800 years ago. Since then, for about two thirds of that time, it was interpreted to mean Israel and all the world would one day receive a Suffering Savior called Messiah. Then about 1,200 A.D., interpretation began to shift and Israel looked at this story, beginning to substitute the...
For Sale For Sale: 1974 Ford Tractor/Frontend Loader 4500 Series The Borough of Martinsburg will be selling and accepting bids on a 1974 Ford Tractor, minimum bids of $3000 are due by 4:00pm on Monday, November 7, 2022. Contact borough office for further details. 110 S. Walnut St Martinsburg PA 16662. 814-793-3213. Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent, all property of Terry L Gardner 4195 Piney Creek Rd Williamsburg PA 16693 Units #148,#152 and #160; Hilary Stiffey 535 Woodward Dr Roaring Spring PA 16673 Unit #107; Cove Fencing 517 Ro...
Allegany College of Maryland recognized 60 graduates earning 66 associate degrees and certificates at the conclusion of the summer 2022 session. Graduates and their degrees or certificates are listed below according to residence. The awards refer to degrees unless otherwise noted. Bedford - Noah Beidle, History Area of Concentration. Everett - Madison Cottle, Practical Nursing Certificate Loysburg - Reynaldo Genavia, Practical Nursing Certificate...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it has resumed planning work and federal environmental reviews for six bridge replacement projects proposed as part of the Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (MBP3). The six projects moving forward through the federal environmental process in 2022 are: • I-80 Canoe Creek Bridges; • I-80 North Fork Bridges; • I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge; • I-80 Nescopeck Creek Bridges; • I-80 over Lehigh River Bridge Project; and • I-81 Susquehanna Project. These projects are moving for...
The Morrisons Cove Herald traveled to see a national treasure over Labor Day weekend. Lois Beer of Altoona (shown) and her sister Linda Snider of Duncansville brought their Herald along while visiting their brother and his family in South Dakota....
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that, as part of ongoing security enhancements, PennDOT is updating the design and enhancing the security features of its driver license and identification card products. "The update is an important component of PennDOT's ongoing work to enhance and protect the integrity of the driver license and identification card issuance process," PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. PennDOT is piloting the new products at the...
Governor Tom Wolf announced $297,000 in new funding through Pennsylvania’s Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program to help the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9 continue its Western Pennsylvania Bricklayers Masonry Training Program in 29 counties and prepare apprentices for good-paying jobs. This funding will allow the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9 to continue its apprenticeship program in counties including Bedford and Blair counties. Through the training courses, apprentices are taught bricklaying, tile s...
A Roaring Spring man who was arrested last August with $250,000 worth of illegal drugs will spend at least 20 years in prison after pleading guilty last week in Blair County Court. Jayme W. Walter, 43, along with his companion, Erica Lynn Eckert, 44, was stopped by police in Taylor Township after police followed them from Allentown where they made drug purchases. During the traffic stop, police seized six pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Police said at the time that it was one of the largest drug seizures in Blair...
The Horseshoe Cloggers, of Newry is hosting a try-it-night on Monday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. Practice will be held at the Newry Lions Club. This is a high-energy, hand clapping, toe-tapping dance group, dancing to many different genres of music and dances. The Horseshoe Cloggers was started in the early 1980s, offering lessons and doing performances. Clogging originated in the Appalachian Mountains in the Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina area by people who settled there from different countries...
Inspirational, encouraging, motivational and passion driven are words to describe the fall season of Speakers for the fifth Anniversary Season of “United We Can” Luncheons and Events Series. Five years ago, the luncheon series kicked off its inaugural season with then Penn State Women’s Basketball Coach Coquese Washington. Since then, the luncheons have hosted such speakers as NASA Administrator Jim Morhard, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist Michelle Duncan, MMA wrestler Charlie Brenneman, The Voice’s Jimmy Mowery, Shark Tank’s Lani Lazzari,...
The owners of the Roaring Spring Laundromat are pleased to announce that four new large dryers have been installed. The dryers are ready for customers to use. Laundromat Manager Allan Bassler said that there's a low introductory price on the dryers, but the price will go up soon. "We hope our customers will give the new dryers a try," Bassler said. "We installed them at our Martinsburg location and they got a really good response, so we brought them to Roaring Spring." Bassler said that the...
Southern Cove Power Reunion held its Fall Festival and Tractor Show on Sept. 17, 18 and 19. Thousands attended this event, and many brought tractors – most John Deere – and many others for display. Friday many food vendors and crafters arrived with their displays and great food, including the Lions of Loysburg and Sipes Smokehouse BBQ. The SCPR kitchen had homemade bean soup, steak sandwiches, gobs, chicken baskets and much more. Royal Rangers of Everett, under the leadership of Dennis Dib...
During its September meeting, the Williamsburg Municipal Authority discussed the prospect of moving its meeting to the morning. This change would happen because only one person on the authority isn’t retired, and the morning would be easier for them. Despite discussion, no changes were made at the meeting. Borough Manager Joe Lansberry gave an update that Cove Forge is very close to having its master water meter installed at their facility....
To qualify for a USDA grant, the median income of an area has to equal around $50,000. Catharine Township supervisors announced during last Thursday’s meeting that the township is not eligible for a grant because the median income was too high to qualify. Supervisors read the email from SPUR LLC, which showed the median income is slightly above the USDA threshold, which disqualifies them for a grant for a new truck for the township. It was then suggested that the township try to obtain a loan for the truck. No further discussion was held. Ganis...
Seeing all the pumpkins, mums, and of course – watching my Ravens play football, has me in the mood for fall! Thus inspiring my question this week – what’s your favorite fall activity? Here is what a few had to say: Walt Frank: PSU football Stan Grove: Hunting Wendy Martin: Camping Zena Saylor: Pumpkin Festival at Old Bedford Village Robin Brantner: Going to fall festivals Polly Eastep: Taking walks through fallen leaves Judy Markley: Fall car rides to see the leaves, with a stop for ice cream. Marge Troxell: The fall craft shows Bridg...
For some time, the crosses at the entrance into Williamsburg were missing. Crews took them down because the wood was rotting. Following some complaints from the community about the missing crosses, new crosses were added to beautify the entrance....
Williamsburg hosted its first "home" game in over two years last Friday evening with a win over Claysburg. Prior to the game, homecoming festivities were held, including a parade and the crowning. Members of the court were Camryn Beatty, Jade Carper, First Runner Up Lily Neri, and Queen Kendel Norris, King Justin Brubaker, First Runner Up Alex Brantner, Colton Verbonitz, and Ridge Shultz....
This spring and summer has been one of too much rain at times and not enough at other times in the region. Despite a fickle precipitation mix from Mother Nature, fall is shaping up to be a noteworthy show for even the toughest leaf peepers, experts predict. One thing for sure the much anticipated color display of yellows, oranges, reds, rusts and purples in Penn’s Woods will be much brighter than the lackluster fall foliage display of 2021. The Bureau of Forestry of the state Department of C...
The Claysburg Area Farm Show was held Sept. 6 through the 10 at the Kimmel Community Center (former Queen Elementary School). At the closing, those who had the most winnings in each room received a certificate of recognition. There were also Best of Show winners in each department. The winners were displayed on separate tables outside of the rooms. The show also continued to hold the angel food cake contest, the apple pie contest, the chocolate cake contest and the junior baking contest of cookies, brownies or bars. The winners of these...
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced funding awards to Pennsylvania counties through the Election Integrity Grant Program (EIGP). Under Act 88 of 2022, DCED was tasked with establishing the program to provide grants to counties for the administration of elections. Funding amounts were based on the number of registered voters within the county in the previous primary election. The following counties in the Cove applied for and received EIGP grant awards: • Bedford – $167,827.57 • Blair – $398,913.63 Eligibl...
A two-vehicle accident on Allegheny Street, Martinsburg, on Monday afternoon, Sept. 19, sent one man to the hospital with unknown injuries. Details of the accident are limited but police believe the crash, between a car and a box truck, occurred when one of the vehicles crossed the center line and collided head-on with the other vehicle. The Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company extracted the driver of the car from his vehicle....
The Central Golf team traveled to the Summit Country Club to face the Bishop McCourt Crushers, the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers and the Penn Cambria Panthers in a quad match on Thursday. The Dragons came out on top with a final score of 211, edging out the Crushers’ score of 213, the Hilltoppers’ score of 223, and the Panthers’ score of 238. The best score of the match came from Central’s Griffin Snowberger with a score of 37. Zach Oakes shot just behind with a score of 39, followed by Nick Baum, who shot a 41. Luke Bettwy and Kaleb Sollenb...
The Central Lady Dragon Volleyball team faced three opponents throughout the week. They started the week off against the Cambria Heights Lady Highlanders, winning in a 3-0 set sweep. In the next week, the Lady Dragons lost in a 3-0 sweep to the Penn Cambria Lady Panthers. In the last game of the week against the Bishop McCourt Lady Crushers, the Lady Dragons held a lead early in the match, only to fall short at the end, losing 3-2. Against the Lady Highlanders, the Lady Dragons won the match in just three sets, winning 25-13, 25-14 and 25-13...
So far, Claysburg-Kimmel Volleyball is seeing a 2-3 record this season. Shown is Claysburg's Sarah Helsel (20), attempting to block a shot by Portage's Brooke Bednarski on Monday at Portage High School. Scores for this game were not available by the Herald's press time....
The Lady Dragon Tennis team had three matches throughout the week and ended at 2-1. To start the week, the Lady Dragons faced Chestnut Ridge Lady Lions for a full 5-0 sweep. The second match of the week against the Bedford Lady Bisons ended in a 5-0 loss for the Lady Dragons. To end the week, the Lady Dragons faced the Bishop McCourt Lady Crushers, ending in another 5-0 blowout victory for the Lady Dragons. Against the Lions, Julia Ritchey started it off in the first singles match for the Lady Dragons, winning her first match 6-2, before taking...
"Hi, Rich, how are you doing?" Uh, oh, I thought. That sounds like Dr. Archie O. Logist. After the fiasco over cave paintings depicting the first fly-fisherman at the abandoned Black Midnight Quarry 30 years ago, Dr. Archie O. Logist lost his research position at the prestigious Ganister Technical Institute and moved away. However, when the institute found that losing his research contributions to its Phenomenology Department were devastating, they lured him back with a sizable contract. However...
Central's Alexander Eicher takes a shot on goal against Somerset Monday. Central fell to Somerset 8-0. Central's current record is 2-5 (overall), 2-4 (conference). Last week, the team defeated Greater Johnstown and Bishop Carroll, but lost to Bedford....
Coming off a two-week losing streak, the Dragons traveled to Forest Hills thirsty for a win on Friday. A strong offensive attack paired with a strong defensive front gave the Dragons a spectacular 39-16 win. After starting the game on defense, the Dragons were able to force a punt from the Rangers, giving them the ball. A short drive later, the Dragons scored with a 13-yard pass to Hunter Smith. The Rangers scored early in the second quarter, only for the Dragons to score on the next drive, ending with one-yard run from Smith. Shortly after,...
Juniata Valley defeated Claysburg-Kimmel 28-12. The game was played at Williamsburg's field for homecoming....
This week marks the midpoint of the high school football season in Pennsylvania. A visit to archrival Tussey Mountain on Friday night will serve as a fitting midterm exam for Northern Bedford’s young offensive line, which has been learning on the job. “Tussey’s a very physical team. I feel we have to show our physicality over theirs,” said Black Panther 6-foot-4, 265-pound junior guard Josiah Bowser. “Our line needs to be more physical. “This is a game that will determine where our line is. They have a couple of three year starters and I think...
Central High School Principal Stephanie Thompson announced that Darcy Heltzel (left) and Rebekah Disney (right) have been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by Thompson to Heltzel and Disney. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they...
The Roaring Spring Borough Council met for its regular monthly meetings on Monday, Sept. 12, and gave an update on Plum Creek Mountain. Councilman James Musselman said the borough is waiting to hear from the Pennsylvania Game Commission on whether it is going to proceed with purchasing the ground. Earlier this summer, the borough entered into a land option agreement with the game commission and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy giving the organizations six months to decide on purchasing the ground. Musselman said a decision should come from...
Kit Krehl, 2, of Gibsonia, PA, couldn't even wait to get in the house before reading his Herald after it was delivered. Kit is the son of Abby and Noah Krehl, both of whom are from Martinsburg. Kit's grandmother, Heidi Kreider, submitted this photo to the Herald. Keep reading, Kit!...
Having adequate transportation to get all students to school effectively has been an issue of concern for the Spring Cove School District since the start of the 2022-23 school year. During the recognition of visitors portion of the board of directors regular monthly meeting, Charles Maxwell of Maxwell Transportation, which provides student transportation for the district, stated, “We only have 10 drivers for 14 routes and other staff is filling in for the remainder of the runs. We are only two sick people away from not being able to complete r...
