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One of the reasons to love gardening is its ability to teach generosity. A tiny seed is planted and has the potential to produce many pounds of nutritious food, creating an illusion more like a magic trick than science. Although some things don’t grow as planned, thanks to factors like weather, pests, and disease - others unexpectedly exceed expectations. By the end of August, there are incoming waves of tomatoes and peppers, cosmos and zinnias, raspberries and basil. When the garden is generous...
Even though Central Scarlet Dragons came up short on the scoreboard against Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, with a final score of 23-12, head coach Jerry Albright was pleased with the team's effort and resilience to battle to the end. He said defense has been Central's best attribute this year. "They overcame many obstacles to keep Bishop Guilfoyle Academy off the scoreboard as much as they did," Albright said. "We still need to keep improving every week if we want to reach many of our pre-season...
Miranda Madden is a senior at Slippery Rock University and spent the past summer as an intern at the Herald. This is the first in a series of articles about twins that Miranda was hounded by a certain co-worker to write because she is a twin. Enjoy! Twins in mythology seem to be a phenomenon that brings about conflicting views. They can never be just normal people; they are either providers of great success or providers of mass destruction–no in between! Most mythological tales depict twins as beings who bring great fortune and prosperity. Gree...
Have you ever been in a situation where the events happening around you seem to be against you? Does this type of situation vividly remind you that you are not in control? Or are there times when you worry about things that seem like no big deal to others? Many situations put us in vulnerable positions. How do you handle these situations when they assault you? I like to picture Jesus as he is in Mark’s account of the storm in Mark 4:35-41. While the disciples were panicking, Jesus was calmly sleeping on a cushion in the stern of the boat. My v...
Could Jesus get elected to office today? Frankly, I don’t think so. He just wouldn’t fit into the crowd of little would-be saviors who run around seeking votes, promoting themselves as the solution to all ills in society, boasting of their achievements or intelligence while at the same time discrediting any opponent. There just doesn’t seem to be much room in present-day contests for a humble person. Jesus came as a suffering Servant. He made Himself of no reputation. Isaiah 53 says that He would not be remarkable in the eyes of those around Hi...
I have favorite Bible characters. Perhaps you do too. One of mine is Ananias. There are several folks with this name and they are not all favorites. Let us call mine, Ananias of Damascus. He was a Believer in and Follower of Jesus. We only see a short picture of him. It appears in the Book of Acts, chapter nine. So far as I know, this is his only appearance in all of Scripture. It is a good one. The one known as Saul of Tarsus was headed for Damascus. He had a vendetta against Believers and Followers of Jesus and had authority from the Chief...
Led by Maestro Nick Palmer, ASO’s Season 96 Opening Night concert will feature two of the most celebrated romantic works in classical music on Saturday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Mishler Theatre. The powerful and triumphant Brahms Symphony No. 1 will captivate with its depth and emotional intensity, highlighting Brahms’ mastery in symphonic composition. Audiences will also experience the virtuosic brilliance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto performed by ASO’s beloved concertmaster, Genaro Medina. His performance promises to brin...
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Survivor Day or ISOSLD) is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experiences. ISOSL Day attendees will have the opportunity to create vellum paper luminaries in memory of the person/people who died by suicide. A local Survivors Day event will be held at the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program (UPMC Home Healthcare, 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona) on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. The event is free to adult s...
Superintendent Lisa Murgas talked to Williamsburg Community School Board on the new and updated Title IX regulations at the meeting on Tuesday, September 17. She talked about regulations that require no discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation and other criteria. Murgas said these regulations were handed down federally and that no policies were written yet regarding the issues that were vocalized by some of the board members. She told the school board that before any changes occur there must be a meeting with parents to come...
Williamsburg held their Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 20. Homecoming festivities and crowning began at 6:30 p.m., followed by a win over West Branch 49-16. The homecoming dance was held Saturday evening. First row: Crown bearers: Emerson Everhart and Bryson Wyland-Prough 2nd row: Scotlyn Barroner, Eleanor Brubaker, Homecoming Prince Sam Parks, Homecoming Princess Alana Bowmaster, Homecoming Queen Kacie Norris, Homecoming King Ethan O, Logan Brantner, and Jesse B...
“We just wanted to do something different,” Williamsburg Church of the Brethren Pastor Alan Brumbaugh said of the church’s first Apple Festival to be held on Saturday, October 5. The church’s Growth Committee, spearheaded by Jeff Frederick, is organizing the event. “The Growth Committee was founded to get a better footprint in the community – our goal is to make sure people know that we are here and that our doors are always open for new folks to come and worship with us,” Brumbaugh said. “We want people to know we are more than the church...
“Why have an ordinance if you can’t enforce it?” Catharine Township Vice Chairman Ken Brenneman said during last Thursday evening’s township meeting. He was referring to the township’s proposed burn ordinance. Supervisors discussed having an enforcement officer, but it was noted that it would be for all ordinances not just this one. This enforcement officer would, according to Solicitor Nathan Karn, issue non-traffic citations with the Magisterial District Judge. Karn said that some of the townships he represents use a third-party enforceme...
Juniata Valley walked away with 49-16 victory against West Branch last Friday at Williamsburg Community School District’s field. “The atmosphere Friday in Williamsburg was electric and very enjoyable to part of the game,” Head Coach Bill Musser said. He said when in the ICC, they never expect to win by 30 points because the teams are very evenly matched., On Friday, Juniata Valley will travel to Moshannon Valley. Musser is looking forward to the game, which he said will be a very tough, physical team. “They have a unique style of offense...
The 2024-2025 board members of the Iron Masters Country Club. Seated from left, Rick Grubb-Club Pro, Bradley Wierman-Secretary, George Eckman-President, Tom Holsinger-Vice President. Standing first row from left, Randy Knepp, Paul Puskar, Mark Guyer, Mark Nycum, Kellie Aungt-Greens Supt. Standing second row from left, Ed Smith, Bud Hetrick, Kevin Feath, Wes Elder. Missing: Spencer Hinish and Eric Glunt...
The Morrison Cove High School (Martinsburg, PA) Class of 1959 celebrated its 65th Class Reunion on August 24, 2024 at The Bistro at the Village at Morrison Cove. Sixteen (16) class members and ten (10) guests attended. Class members present were: Front Row (left to right): Barbara (Manbeck) Lantz, Sandra (Dilling) Weyandt, Janet (Gordon) Shaffer, Janet (Guyer) Book, Ruth (Negley) Snelbaker Middle Row (left to right): Donna (McKinney) Kensinger, Norma (Helsel) Weidlich, Phyllis (Diehl) Burket,...
Michael Stayduhar, who goes by “Mick”, has been the assistant director of Nursing at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center for about a year and a half. Prior to that he worked as the emergency department director and had that position during the height of COVID-19 pandemic. Before that, he was a nurse in the same department for over 10 years. “I’ve been a nurse for a while and worked through COVID,” Stayduhar said. “I would say I was a manager but I worked side-by-side with my staff during that.” He said his experience during the pandemic was...
Estate Notice ESTATE OF: Nancy J. Enyeart, A/K/A Nancy Jane Enyeart LATE OF: Saxton Borough, Bedford Bedford County 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. NAME: Sue E. Johnson ADDRESS: 904 Church St. Saxton, PA 16678 TITLE: Co-Executrix NAME: Craig C. Enyeart ADDRESS: 6002 Leprechaun Dr. Bethel Park, PA 15102 TITLE: Co- Executor ATTORNEY: Shawn P. Sullivan, Esquire LAW FIRM:...
The Lower Trail in Williamsburg recently became a part of the September 11 National Memorial Trail (911NMT). The 911NMT begins at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Va., and ends at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. It also connects the World Trade Center in New York City with Antietam and Gettysburg battlefields, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Historical Park, the Great Allegheny Passage, and the East Coast Greenway. According to Jeffery McCauley, president of the 911NMT Alliance,...
Railside Machine, owned by Mervin Martin, has seen steady growth since it started, with humble beginnings, to a thriving local business serving a wide range of customers. His business specializes in tools, equipment, welding and fabrication. The shop now operates out of a facility built in 2013. "We have increased in capabilities over the years," Martin said, reflecting on the company's development. He first learned welding at Martin's Welding and acquired his first machine in 1996, teaching...
The September 12th edition of the Morrisons CoveHerald contained a story covering the Spring Cove School School District’s Committee of the Whole meeting discussion on a new proposed policy for attending meetings via the phone. The story stated that board member, Misti Fisher attended her first meeting Monday, September 9 since being sworn in as a board member in December. After the story was published Fisher wanted to give her side of the issue. Fisher said that she was at all the school board meetings from December to April, “It was som...
During the latest meeting, Fire Marshal and Roaring Spring Borough Council President James Musselman, provided updates on the tornado cleanup efforts, focusing on the hardest-hit areas in Taylor Township. He said that much of the damage involved downed trees, particularly near M&B’s Cycle Shop, where the tornado touched down on August 29. “You could tell, because the trees were scattered in all directions,” Musselman said. Cleanup efforts included calls for assistance from areas like 36, Cabbage Creek, and Dick’s Schoolhouse Road. In other r...
Spring Cove Middle School Girls' Volleyball team during their game last week against Penns Valley....
Arlene H. "Peg" Crawford, 88, of New Enterprise, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, at Conemaugh at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. She was born on Oct. 2, 1935, in Tatesville, a daughter of the late John and Alberta Ruth (Bowman) Diehl. On Nov. 17, 1956, in Winchester, Va., she was united in marriage to Edward T. Crawford. He preceded her in death Nov. 4, 2008. She is survived by two daughters : Deborah A. Bowser, Salemville and Karin Zellers–Beegle married to Barry Zellers, Hopewell; granddaughter ra...
Marjorie A. (Hoffner) Speacht, 69, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 19, 2024, at her home. She was born June 8, 1955, in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard P. and Marjorie A. (Reed) Hoffner. On Aug. 25, 1979, she married Barry G. Speacht at the Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. She is survived by her beloved husband, Barry of 45 years; two daughters: Ashley M. Speacht and Amy M. Speacht both of Williamsburg; a daughter-in-law, Heather L. Holencik (Adam) of rural...
Elizabeth "Betsy" G. Domitrovich, 76, of Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Dec. 1, 1947, in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Harold M. and Betty L. (McDaniel) Thompson. On April 24, 1971, she married William S. "Bill" Domitrovich at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Martinsburg. He preceded her in death Sept. 15, 2014. She is survived by cousins: Joyce Williams, Bette Jean England and William Do...
Mildred Janet (Longenecker) Keagy, 93, of Laverne, Calif. entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Friday Aug. 16, 2024. She was born at home June 11, 1931, in Clappertown, daughter of the late Lester M. and Noami S. (Guyer) Longenecker. On April 5, 1953, she married Wilfred Keagy, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two children: Alan and Brian (Anette) Keagy; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters: Ruth Morgan, LaDonna Biddle, Emily Grannas; and two...
John W. “Willie” Hall, 92, of Roaring Spring, passed to go home with the Lord on Monday morning, Sept. 23, 2024, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. He was born Aug. 6, 1932, in New Enterprise, the son of the late J. Chester and Nellie (Detwiler) Hall. He married Kay Imler on July 8, 1961. He is survived by his wife; two daughters: Angie Forshey and husband Jim of Martinsburg and Missy Flaugh of Roaring Spring; and three great-grandchildren: Angel, Halie, and Cheyenne. He was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Amber Forshey and Cassie Fla...
The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Nicole Roschella, regional communications director for the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region, said they are in need of blood after experiencing a shortage in the summer. "Around July 4th we noticed a dip in the supply," she said. Roschella said there is always a demand for blood, but it can be harder to get during the summer or holidays when...
Adam Ake, the son of Ken Ake a Cove resident, was promoted to Bridgadier General. Family and friends attended the hour long ceremony which took place on July 15, 2024, at Fort Lesley J. McNair near Washington, D.C. Brig. Gen Adam Ake was commissioned in 1997 from West Point, where he graduated first in academic and overall standing. After two years of graduate study as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, BG Ake served as a scout and support platoon leader in Korea and then as a company...
In junior high a teacher told us ---- repeatedly- --“If you don’t vote, don’t complain.” Every time we vote, we are expressing our opinion. Sometimes a candidate we prefer wins, sometimes not. Sometimes the person we preferred does something in office with which we don’t agree. It does happen. We might complain, but if you don’t vote, don’t complain! All this is possible only if you register to vote!! Are you registered? If you are a US citizen and you will be 18 on or before election day, you are eligible. Voting is our right but also our resp...
Why natives are important Native plants are plants that have evolved with other species that occur naturally in an environment. In North America, plants are typically considered native if they were established before European settlement. They provide food/nectar for insects, butterflies, birds, and other mammals, as well as being the base of the food chain. Ornamental plants (non-natives bought and planted to look good) don’t feed anything and serve no ecological purpose. They are a food desert for native species looking for a meal. Native p...
Art Barbara has to be one of the least cool guys in high school. He begins his story by telling us Art Barbara is not his name. He then takes us to the late 1980s, telling his tale from where he believes it all started. Where did it start, you may ask? According to Art Barbara, it's where everything changed, and not necessarily for the better, though it seemed like that at first. In Art's opinion he could not count all the ways he was uncool. He wore a bulky back-brace for his scoliosis, he was...
Herald of Sept. 25, 2014 A week after learning that the Kopp Drug store in Martinsburg will be closing in October, there is word that a supermarket may be coming to town by the end of the year. After nearly three decades of service, Woodbury Postmaster Eric Clapper is retiring. Locals say that they will miss his polite and cheerful manner. A proposed Pennsylvania Senate bill would give school boards in the Commonwealth the power to allow staff to carry guns. The bill’s primary sponsor, State Sen. Donald White, R-Indiana, said “... we must loo...
Herald of Sept. 30, 1999 The Roaring Spring bluegrass group “Three Generations on Strings” will be taking their talents south of the Mason-Dixon line this weekend. The group is scheduled to play Saturday at West Virginia University in Morgantown, W.Va., at an event called the Global Embrace, part of a worldwide celebration to mark the 1999 International Day of Older Persons. The 1999-2000 school year has finally begun at WHS. Boy, does the school look different! All of the rooms have new numbers and some new teachers. All of the subjects are...
Herald of Sept. 26, 1974 A killing frost finished many corn crops in Morrisons Cove Tuesday morning and ruined late vegetable gardens. The mercury dipped below freezing on both Monday and Tuesday, falling to 31 degrees according to the Federal Aviation Administration at the Blair County Airport, Martinsburg. Cost estimates for remodeling or replacing elementary schools in the Spring Cove School District will be disclosed at a second public “think-along” session that has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the junior high sch...
Herald of Sept. 29, 1949 As Pennsylvania’s apple growers harvest their largest apple crop since 1942, Morrisons Cove fruit specialists are harvesting one of the greatest crops in the history of this rich farming valley. In its first year in the Bedford County Baseball League, the Woodbury team is now in the playoff series in a try for the 1949 league pennant. Rotary District Governor Jere West of Bedford, of Bedford, completed his circuit of the 41 clubs of the 264th Rotary District Monday night, when he made his official visit to the M...
Herald of Sept. 26, 1924 Outraged by the questionable action of young men and women on side streets, highways and school yards, a group of concerned fathers and brothers made an attempt to end the citation by organizing flash-light patrols of the areas, revealing the offender’s identity and afterwards publishing names. More than 500 automobiles carried a crowd of Yellow Dogs of Blair County and their families to the Clarence Rhodes farm near Curryville for an evening of “corn gnawing” and barn dancing. Altoona K9’s assisted with prepara...
Herald of Sept. 29 1899 The Herald editor urged the businessmen of Martinsburg to get together and raise sufficient funds to erect or buy a building for the establishment of a shoe factory in Martinsburg. He said shoe factory workers at Tyrone, Halifax, Millersburg and Carlisle were making between $1.25 and $2.50 per day, depending on the ability of the operator. R.H. Sipes of Martinsburg sculpted a beautiful monument for Mrs. Conrade of Roaring Spring to be placed in the cemetery there in memory of her son, who drowned while swimming in the...
Lakkyn Dibert , Kira Trexler, and Leya Hazenstab all scored unassisted goals to lead the Central Lady Dragon soccer team to a 3-0 shutout of the Clearfield Bisons. Freshman goalkeeper Kailyn Gahagan turned in a shutout performance win with four saves. The Dragons scored the lone goal of the first half and then scored two goals in a little over a minute in the second half to seal the win. Central lady booters moved to 6-2-1 on the season. FINAL SCORE Central 3, Clearfield 0 Score By Halves Central 1 2--3 Clearfield 0 0--0 1st Half: C-Trexler...
The Central Ladys' tennis team came up big in their last regular season match and senior night. Seniors Julia Ritchey and Brooklyn Coppersmith shined in their singles matches, both winning without surrendering a game. Abby Smith got her first career start. Central did not give up a game in singles play and only a total of four for the entire match. Kate Dunn also won her singles match for the Dragons without giving up a game. Zoe Grill-Breslyn Beech and Taryn Walters-Abby Smith took both...
Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs defeated the Curwensville Golden Tide, last Friday with a final score of 49-16. Head coach Charles Kassick thought his team played a great game against Curwensville. “They have some explosive athletes and they threw the ball well,” he said. “I am so proud of our kids. Down 21-0, they could have quit but they rose to the occasion and found a way to win.” Kassick said Claysburg’s offence produced pretty well and had some strong efforts all-aroud. “Mason Campagna had a very productive effort both running and passing.,...
Central Lady Dragon soccer captain Kira Trexler led her team with two goals against Bald Eagle to a 4-3 win in a back and forth battle. Central midfielder Carli Hart scored an unassisted goal to put the Dragons up one. The Lady Eagles were awarded a penalty kick just before halftime, but Central freshman goalie Kailyn Gahagan blocked the shot with a diving save. Bald Eagle scored 57:34 into the contest to knot the game up at 3, but senior captain Lakkyn Dibert scored the game winner with an assist by Hart. Central midfielder Bethany Kensinger...
Huntingdon racked up the first four goals of the game on their way to downing the Central Scarlet Dragon boys’ soccer team 7-2. The Bearcats Andrew Wilson notched two unassisted goals as did Central’s Jacob Heuston who accounted for all Dragon scoring. Central coach, Josh Bridenbaugh, said the Dragons were limited in their scoring opportunities but did capitalize by scoring on 2 of 3 shots they had in the game. Central goalkeeper Noah Davis, peppered with shots throughout the game, still was able to record 15 saves. The Dragons are still in...
The Northern Bedford Black Panthers beat Berlin Brothersvalley 20 to 14 in the exciting final minutes of the game. The Player of the Game was Aaron Bowers who had 4 catches for a total of 71 yards. After fighting for a first down on a fake punt, Bowers caught a 40-yard pass from Schleinkofer to set up the game-winning score. “That scene was huge,” Coach Black said. The Unsung Hero of the Game was Wyatt Clouse who caught the game-winning 16-yard touchdown pass from Schleinkofer. Next week the Panthers travel to Tussey to play the Titans in the...
(The Center Square) — A state commission for revitalizing rural Pennsylvania has almost filled out its members, with plans to hold listening sessions to figure out which issues to prioritize. “We’re going to need input from as many experienced stakeholders as possible,” Kyle Kopko, chairman of the Rural Population Revitalization Commission and executive director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, said. “I’m really looking for ways to engage with as many folks as possible.” The 15-member commission will tackle population change and what rura...
Alayna Mingle Martinsburg resident Daughter of Joshua and Lynea Mingle School Activities, Clubs, Sports: Student Council, Yearbook Club, Art Club, Foreign Language Club, Future Teacher Club, American History Club, SADD, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Volleyball, Track & Field Hobbies/Interests: Dance, paint, design nails, ski, involved in church youth group Honors/Awards: Alayna won the Congressional Art Competition for the 13th District in 2024; Vice-President Foreign Language Club; Secretary Student Council;...
The Bedford County Historical Society will be holding registration for the Quilt Show on Friday, September 27, from 1-4 p.m. and Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Society, 6441 Lincoln Hwy, Bedford, on the second floor. Parking and entrance are in the rear. There is no fee to enter items in the Quilt Show & Sale. There is a limit of 12 items per entrant; there will be a charge for any items over 12. All items must be quilted and have a sleeve on the back for hanging, and your quilts and quilted items do not have to be...
