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B. Joanne Hicks, 85, of Roaring Spring, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning Sept. 22, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 10, 1937, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Mearl C. and Hazel M. (Kennedy) Dodson. She married James A. Hicks Aug. 9, 1955, in Winchester, VA and he passed away May 30, 2017. She is survived by two children: Jeff A. Hicks and wife Sharon of Martinsburg and Suzanne L. Feather and husband Ryan of Martinsburg; seven grandchildren:...
Susan P. Tremmel, 87 of Summersville WV, formerly of Claysburg, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. She was born March 15, 1935, in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Walters) Perry. She married Herbert Tremmel April 4, 1956, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death April 3, 2007. She is survived by a loving son Rex Tremmel and wife Roseanne of Summersville, WV, grandchildren, John Prutsok (Linda), Teresa Mooney (Brian), Sara Betler (Evan), Barbara Ceslovnik (Jason), Ryan Tremmel, Michael Prursok (Palonia) and...
Charles M. Settle, 87, of Duncansville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, Sept. 22, 2022, at home. He was born Sept. 6, 1935, in Hollidaysburg the son of the late David and Emma (Hammel) Settle. He married Mary A. Chamberlain April 9, 1954. He is survived by his wife; two daughters: Nancy A. Grove and husband Frank of East Freedom and Donna L. McCauley of Roaring Spring; four grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a brother, George Settle and wife Linda of Hollidaysburg. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jeffrey A....
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...
On Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, officers of the Blair County DUI Task Force made their presence known locally by conducting a DUI roving patrol. The following results are from the detail: • 84 individual contacts • 54 warnings issued for vehicle violations • 2 citations issued for vehicle violations • 1 DUI arrest • 2 misdemeanor arrests • 1 felony arrest • Remember, friends don’t let friends drive impaired!...
National Child Passenger Safety Week began on Monday, Sept. 19, and AAA East Central is reminding parents about the importance of properly installing and using car seats. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 139,042 children were injured in car crashes in 2020, or more than 350 injuries per day. Recent research from AAA and the National Safety Council (NSC) showed a concerning gap in child passenger safety awareness from both parents and caregivers. In the study, more than half of all car seats...
The Master Gardeners of Blair County and Penn State Extension emphasizes: Pruning woody trees and shrubs, bees and beekeeping, IPM and the Spotted Lanternfly in October programs. All programs are scheduled for 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 5th Ave., Altoona. Registration is recommended. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. There is a minimal cost for the first three programs. Pruning Woody Trees and Shrubs Monday, Oct 3: Tree pruning can be defined as removing specific parts of a tree or shrub to reach the desired outcome....
A few months ago I wrote a series about how towns in Morrisons Cove got their names. Claysburg, although not located in the Cove per se, is a neighboring community and a de facto member of our neighborhood. This is apparent as one reads our newspaper. For example, the Herald prints news about four school districts: Williamsburg, Central, Northern Bedford, and Claysburg-Kimmel. So, as a newcomer, I became curious about the town on the “other side” of Dunnings Mountain. The most common way to drive to Claysburg from our home is over Dunnings Mou...
Maggie Dawes traveled the world as a photographer. She also had a YouTube following. Maggie was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma cancer and she posted her progress, or lack of it, on her YouTube channel. She had opened a gallery in New York City, which she shared with a sculptor, Trinity. Luanne Sommers handled the day-to-day activity at the gallery since Maggie was away a good bit of the time. They were so busy they decided to hire some help. Mark Price, who was just out of college, applied and...
Here in Pennsylvania and across the country, millions of seniors will get relief from a new law that will help reduce out-of-control drug prices. For the first time in decades, Big Pharma’s relentless grip on their wallets, medicine cabinets and peace of mind will begin to pry loose. After years of calling on Congress to make prescription drugs more affordable, we won the fight for Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and help millions of seniors save money on their medications. That, in and of itself, is huge. But the new law, passed by C...
To the Editor: Hello. Thank you for the history article On High Street, Williamsburg, there was the Blyler Butcher Shop. I cannot tell you if it was the exact property as the present laudromat. William Blyler was proprietor until the economy changed over the years. Then, he became chief of police in Williamsburg. I found the photo of the butcher shop on microfilm at the Blair County Geneaological Society. What a difference we make for students to discover ancestry! Joy Blyler Eger Note: This is in response to the article “Over Brings Walking H...
Herald of Oct. 7, 1897 Farmers are husking corn.Will there be any husking bees this season with lots of red ears in the shock? These old-time enjoyable affairs should not be allowed to fall into disuse. There is no truth in the report that silver was discovered at Hyndman. The men who are boring a well for the Hyndman Water Company stated that the drill they were using penetrated a solid 20-foot vein of fire clay. Mrs. Sannie F. Klepser, wife of Dr. R. C. Klepser, Altoona, died of tuberculosis after an illness of six weeks. Deceased’s maiden n...
Herald of Oct. 5, 1972 Fire destroyed a two-story barn and several pieces of equipment on the Melvin Closson farm along Route 36 near Roaring Spring. Closson’s 12-year-old grandson, David, discovered the fire, and his sister, Sharon, called it in. Mrs. J. Leonard Furry of New Enterprise was the grand sweepstakes winner of the Morrisons Cove Community Fair held at Memorial Park, Martinsburg. The junior sweepstakes winner was J. Clayton Shriver. He was a sixth grader at Martin School in Martinsburg. A farm accident in Huston Township claimed t...
Herald of Oct. 6, 1922 The winter’s round of Literary society meetings has begun. These educational and entertaining meetings are one of the best features of the community life of the Cove, and should be patronized and encouraged by every citizen. D. W. Smith of Piney Creek was leading a bull to water when the animal suddenly attacked him and mauled him against the fence. Fortunately the post broke and startled the animal. Mr. Smith made good use of the time to escape to the other side of the fence. He suffered a broken rib and numerous b...
Herald of Oct. 2, 1997 The Claysburg Library received grant money to be used for connecting the library to the Internet. Patrons would be limited to 30 minutes per visit when using the Internet. The Northern Bedford Band Parents and the Northern Bedford School Board split the cost of uniforms for 93 members of the Northern Bedford High School Band. The black and white uniforms were the first new look since 1986. Work on Acorn Cove Playground was nearly completed. Two work days remained before the grand opening. A Roaring Spring woman was in...
Herald of Oct. 2, 1947 Representatives from Roaring Spring, Williamsburg and Hollidaysburg were ordered to appear before the State Sanitary Water Board to explain why they were not operating existing sewage works. All three towns were located along the Juniata River and had modern treatment works installed some years ago that were not being used. Hollidaysburg and Roaring Spring officials said that they should not be forced to use their systems when larger communities were not. Williamsburg authorities reported that they had not received...
Herald of Sept. 27, 2012 Leah Hershberger of Bedford County placed in the top seven overall in the 56th Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Coronation. She also won honorable mention in the Dairy Knowledge contest and was a runner-up in the scrapbook and radio spot. Claysburg was getting ready for a history tour with storytellers, reenactors and other volunteers preparing for their parts. A bus tour to visit local sites was sold out, but those without bus tickets could still visit the Claysburg Legion for local history displays, food, and the...
You probably remember that it was a lawyer who inspired Jesus to tell the story of the Good Samaritan. He seemed like a smart person with a well-trained mind. He seemed concerned with the law, if not justice and with drawing the line between right and wrong. And, since he is following Jesus around, he must also be a person who is hungry for God and who wishes to know what the life of faith might require of him. “What must I do to inherit eternal life,” he asks Jesus. Who does not wonder that? Who does not want that? Life with no end. Life wit...
If you happen to be in Bedford Square this week, you may notice that a pre-pandemic fixture is back on the sidewalks: smiling faces standing next to colorful carts featuring a positive message and free Bible-based literature. Thousands of these carts will be rolling down the streets of communities like Bedford across the world this week as Jehovah’s Witnesses recommence their global public preaching work some 24 months after putting it on pause due to the pandemic. “It is wonderful to be bac...
My thanks to Editor Anna Baughman for allowing me extra space for the last “Thought.” Today, we look at Isaiah 55 and we will likely switch to another book next. LISTEN EVERYONE, Isaiah begins this chapter. The message of the “Suffering Savior” is truly first of all for the Jews but God wants everyone to hear. For He loves everyone. God not only does not want anyone to be destroyed. He wants everyone to come in humble repentance for the sin committed so He can forgive and restore them to a right...
Former Hollidaysburg author Tom Catalano has released his latest book entitled “Nicholas, the Santa Story.” Growing up, Catalano always celebrated Christmas the traditional way, with Santa, gift-giving, the Christmas tree and all of the other pageantry that goes along with the season. “We always knew that the reason that we did all of that was in celebration of the birth of Jesus,” Catalano said. “At our house, we have a Christmas tree ornament that shows Santa kneeling next to baby Jesus. I...
ABANDONED VEHICLES The following abandoned vehicles will be sold at public auction at Walter’s Auto Wrecking, 403 Walter’s Lane, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, on October 1, 2022 at 10am. Vehicles: 2014 Hyundai, VIN# KMHCT4AEXEU631548; 2000 Ford, VIN# 1FAFP42X8YF283964; 2015 Chrysler, VIN# 1C3CCCAB9FN658065; 2006 Ford, VIN# 1FDAF57P46EB19616; 2017 Ford, VIN# 3FA6POVP6HR321246. NOTE: There will be a minimum bid and the title will be branded Formerly Abandoned. For more information, Call 814-696-0310. For Sale For Sale: 1974 Ford Tractor/Frontend Loa...
The postcard on the left was sent to the Herald from Darwin Stapleton. He bought it at an antique store in Hopkins, Minnesota, which explains why it comes with an address from North Dakota. The postcard was sent from Punxsutawny in 1909. The writer, Alice, seems to have been traveling through the town, which is likely why she didn't notice that Horseshoe Curve is in Altoona, not Johnstown, as it states on the postcard. The postcard reads: "Dear Vera: We leave here Monday for Ohio. Suppose you...
The September monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) was held at the U.S. Hotel with the focus on marketing and programming events. The Aug. 13 Family Fun Day was reported as a huge success with over 800 people attending. The event raised over $2,000 and featured musical entertainment, face painting and a family movie night. Board members were thanked for all of their hard work in coordinating the event. Becki Hollen shared a draft of a postcard to be sent to businesses for the upcoming member mixer. The mixer...
The September monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg School District Board of Directors committee of the whole/voting meeting was highlighted by a spirited discussion over establishment of a gender identity policy. School board member Carmen Bilek wanted a policy established because it is in question whether teachers can initiate any type of gender identity discussion in any way. It was unclear whether a teacher could even address the class to tell them it was safe to approach them if they wished to identify by a different pronoun....
A number of issues were discussed in unfinished business at the Hollidaysburg Borough Council monthly September meeting, but stormwater runoff and resulting flooding was the one given primary attention. Trina Illig was in attendance to discuss the $112,000 the borough will receive in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding. The county will take an 18 percent administration fee from this. The council wants to utilize this money toward alleviating storm water runoff. Illig told the council that the spendable $92,487 must be used to...
Between a brutal schedule and a wave of injuries, there hasn’t been a lot to cheer about yet this fall for the Hollidaysburg Area High School football team. The Golden Tigers are 0-5 halfway through the regular season. One thing Coach Homer DeLattre knows he can count on, though, is that senior Ben Sosnowski will give the Tigers a leg up on their opponents. Literally. Sosnowski is a kicking specialist who handles all Hollidaysburg’s placements, kickoffs and punting, and he’s turning in another outstanding campaign. “That’s a huge weapon in...
In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which included funding for state, local and Tribal governments nationwide. The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program delivered $350 billion to assist these governments with recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvania municipalities were eligible to receive $3.05 billion. For most municipalities, the funds were distributed based on municipal population, with more populated municipalities...
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding called for proposals for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants. Redding invited applicants whose projects are aimed at preparing youth to succeed in Pennsylvania's $132.5 billion agriculture industry. "To meet increasingly complex challenges brought on by climate change and rapidly evolving technology, we need youth who are innovative problem-solvers," Secretary Redding said. "These grants help us cultivate and inspire the...
Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.902 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.902 Average price during the week of Sept. 19, 2022: $3.929 Average price during the week of Sept. 27, 2021: $3.380 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $3.854 Altoona $3.998 Beaver $3.961 Bradford $3.617 Brookville $3.935 Butler $3.958 Clarion $3.698 DuBois $3.857 Erie $3.897 Greensburg $3.901 Indiana $3.915 Jea...
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for August 2022. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.2 percent in August, the lowest rate since June 2000. The U.S. unemployment rate was up two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.7 percent. The commonwealth’s unemployment rate was 1.9 percentage points below its August 2021 level and the national rate was down 1.5 percentage points over the year. “With Pennsylva...
The Bedford County Technical Center will host a FAFSA Completion Night on Monday, Nov. 14, in the computer lab from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will have a staff member on hand to help with completing the FAFSA and answer any other questions you may have. Please have FSA (Federal Student Aid) IDs completed and bring completed income tax forms from 2021 to help you complete the process. Questions can be directed to Sam Shuss at sshuss@bedfordctc.org. Any homeschooled students that would like to...
This little section has taken a long summer vacation, but we are back for fall. When I think of fall, besides pumpkins, I think about apples. A few weeks ago teaching at Bright Beginnings in Roaring Spring, we had "A is for Apple" Week, where we talked about Adam & Eve, the life cycle of an apple and the different parts of an apple. At the culmination of the week, we taste tested different kinds and colors of apples to determine which one was our favorite. This inspired a new recipe – apple c...
"Every fall this is something that we definitely look forward to," Williamsburg Community Farm Show Board Secretary Angie Walason said about this weekend's annual Fall Extravaganza. The extravaganza is happening on the Farm Show grounds and in the buildings on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "We are really proud of the vendors," Walason said. The event will have over 50 vendors, which includes many food vendors such as Ladies Auxiliary, Rainbow Concessions, Red Bird Café, Biddle's...
During its meeting last Tuesday evening, the Williamsburg Community School Board adopted its first Title I school-wide plan. Title I is remediation in reading and math for the elementary school. Superintendent Lisa Murgas said that the school-wide goal was to increase proficiency in math by 10 percent. Murgas said she wanted to get more professional development for teachers in the math field. Adam Hileman made the motion to adopt the Title I plan with Patty Kensinger seconding, motion passed. In her report, Murgas said it’s been “a great beg...
As we jump in the car for the quarter-mile trip to pick up bread and milk, it’s difficult to imagine the days prior to car and truck or even bicycles, but for many Morrisons Cove residents of the past, if a horse was not around it meant exercising the always available “shank’s mare.” Ella Snowberger’s “Bygone Days in the Cove,” is replete with vignettes of people forced to make a trip to Johnstown or Altoona who had little choice but to rely on the good old shoe leather express. She speaks of a man from Southern Cove who had a meeting with...
Hunter Myers Parents: Ryan Myers and Karla Myers School Activities: National Honor Society, Cross Country, Track Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports, reading, and volunteering Honors/Awards Received: Honor Roll and High Honors all 3 years Favorite Quote: "If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." – Booker T. Washington Future Plans: I plan on graduating college with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and become a C.P.A....
Pennsylvania’s state game lands really are something to see. Want to find out? Take one of the tours the Pennsylvania Game Commission is holding in October. The tours provide a good example of the opportunities available on game lands statewide, while showcasing how habitat work being done on these tracts benefit wildlife. All tours are free, held rain or shine and open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads. State Game Lands 26, Bedford County, noon to 3 p.m. — The public is invited to tour this 12,000-acre tract situated in Blu...
Richland's Evan Beglin takes a shot on goal and scores on Central goalie Connor Biddle Monday. Central fell to Richland 3-1. The Dragon's record is now 2-6....
\As the Lady Dragons continued through their season, they came to a roadblock last week when traveling to face the Bishop Guilfoyle Lady Marauders. The Dragons faced defeat in just three sets, losing in the first 25-13. Nearly making a comeback, however, in the second and third sets, but still losing both, 25-17 and 25-18 respectively, the Dragons ended with a 3-0 loss. Alex Klotz had 21 good serve receptions and 16 good digs throughout the match for the Dragons. Maya Hazenstab had 14 good...
Saturday (Oct. 1) ushers in what is one of the most eagerly anticipated seasons on many sportsmen's calendars. It is the opening of the seven-week archery deer season. Archers have been preparing for the big day for months. Some have built "food plots" where they hope deer will present themselves for close shots. Others have repaired old permanent deer stands, while others have moved portable stands to locations where they expect deer to travel. Having tried archery deer hunting for only one...
The Central Dragon Football Team faced the Chestnut Ridge Lions at home this week. After last week's defeat over the Forrest Hills Rangers, the Dragons continued its push through mid-season with a 39-14 victory over the previously undefeated Lions. To start off the game, the defensive domination by the Dragons caused a quick turnover, giving them the opportunity to take an early lead with a 20-yard reception by Shalen Yingling for a touchdown. Back on defense, an interception by Kade Rhule set...
The Lady Dragon Tennis team traveled to face the Forest Hills Lady Rangers to start the week, ending with a 4-1 victory. At home for Senior Night against the Somerset Lady Eagles, the night ended with a 4-1 loss for the Dragons. Against the Rangers, the Dragons lost in the first match of the night but swept through the next four matches. In the second singles match, Ashlyn Renner won in just two sets, winning 6-1 and 6-0. Brooklyn Coppersmith then won the third singles match by forfeit. Adacyn...
Central Lady Dragons had a huge win over Bedford. Central won 2-1. The Dragons are now 9-0. The last goal was a penalty kick for the win....
Despite this slip-up, Moshannon Valley defeated C-K 21-14. This leaves the Bulldogs' record at 1-3. Claysburg-Kimmel will travel to Conemaugh Valley this week....
The Friends of the Martinsburg Community Library held its annual regorganization meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. The Cove Book Club met on Sept. 13 to discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann. The group had a Zoom presentation with a member of the Osage Indian tribe. Cori Bolger and Jodi Stouffer gave a talk about the Indian school in Martinsburg. The book selection for October is “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan. The summer reading program for preschool through 8th grade was a success with 36 children participating. The Bash at...
Vickie Yarnall visited the Herald office to show us her mother, Esther E. Oakes, who is in the third row, second person from left. Yarnall said her mother was very close with Doris Hite, who is also in the second row and is second from right. "They always got together," Yarnell said. Dotti Kyler called the Herald to say "I think I was married to someone in this photo." Kyler met her husband 6 years after this photo was taken, so she wasn't sure if it was him. Wilbert Ketner is directly under...
A Claysburg man is behind bars after the discovery of drug paraphernalia in his garage led police to a suspected meth lab. According to charges filed by Greenfield Township police, on Sept. 7, police were called to a home along Canine Trail, Claysburg, when the home's owner discovered what she suspected to be drug paraphernalia. According to police, the homeowner was cleaning out the garage when she found a bench with plastic bottles, batteries that were cut open, drain cleaner and other...
The Dragon Pride Foundation made donations of $500 to each of the libraries in the Spring Cove School District. The foundation thanks local libraries for all that they do for the community....
The National Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) organization annually sponsors two youth essay competitions, Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy. These competitions which are held on a local, district, state and national level, give students an opportunity to voice their opinions on a patriotic theme. Members of the D. Merl Tipton Post 43 and Auxiliary invited students from area schools to participate in these competitions. All entries that were received were from Northern Bedford County School...
