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First Lady Frances Wolf and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Marketing, Tourism & Film Carrie Fischer Lepore celebrated Pennsylvania’s rich food history and heritage with the launch of four new culinary trails: Picked: An Apple Trail; Baked: A Bread Trail; Chopped: A Charcuterie Trail; and Pickled: A Fermented Trail. “In Pennsylvania, food is not just a meal – it is an important piece of our history, culture and legacy,” said Deputy Secretary Fischer Lepore. “These culinary trails allow travelers...
As National Child Passenger Safety Week wraps up (Sept. 19-25), new research reveals a concerning gap in child passenger safety awareness. AAA East Central and the National Safety Council are sharing data that sheds light on the extent to which parents and caregivers in the U.S. are informed about car seat installation and use. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 183,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2018, or more than 500 injuries per day. According to the National Digital Car Seat...
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has taken important steps to address Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD), a considerable threat to the Commonwealth’s domestic and native wild rabbit and hare populations. A recent executive order from the agency prohibits the importation into Pennsylvania of any wild lagomorph – a group that includes rabbits, hares, and pikas – or any of their parts or products, including meat, pelts, hides and carcasses, from any state, province, territory, or country where Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2 (RHDV...
Following an in-depth approval process by the federal government, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced this week a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be immediately available for certain adults who were fully vaccinated by Pfizer at least six months ago. “Vaccine providers in Pennsylvania are ready to administer a booster dose of Pfizer to folks who are eligible and already fully vaccinated with Pfizer,” Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam said. “While COVID-19 cases are increasing across the commonwealth, it is vi...
Curry Supply has announced the recent hiring of Michelle Leyo as a marketing manager. In this role, Leyo will be corresponding directly with the marketing and sales teams on various new and ongoing projects to meet business objectives while simultaneously instilling the company’s core values in her work. Leyo is thrilled to join the Curry Supply team. “I love that Curry Supply is truly a family company that values its employees and customers equally,” said Leyo. “I am super excited to get started on new marketing projects to continue the rea...
A recent AAA travel survey found that 31 percent of travelers are more likely to purchase travel insurance. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Americans’ travel plans, including how they protect their trips. According to a recent AAA Travel survey, more than half (55 percent) of American adults are planning a vacation of at least one overnight stay before the end of next year, and one-third (31 percent) of U.S. travelers say they are more likely to purchase travel insurance for their trips planned between now and the end of 2022...
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for August 2021. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 6.4 percent in August. July’s rate was revised down one-tenth to 6.5 percent. The U.S. rate fell two-tenths of a percentage point from July’s level to 5.2 percent. The commonwealth’s unemployment rate was 3.8 percentage points below its August 2020 level and the national rate was down 3.2 points over the year. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor for...
Williamsburg wants more local sports news. That was the message we heard from the third Herald “Tell Us What You Think” town meeting, which was held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsburg on Monday, Sept. 27. The Herald’s meeting in Williamsburg was part of the regular meeting of the Women’s Civic Club of Williamsburg. Sixteen people attended. (Thank you!) From the comments at the meeting and the forms they submitted, it is clear that Williamsburg appreciates having its own page in the Herald every week. There was a consensus that William...
The officers of the Blair DUI Task Force will make their presence known on area roadways in one or more fashions (check point, roving patrol, or mobile awareness) to ensure Blair County roadways are as safe as possible. Officers remind drivers: • Avoid drunk driving altogether and don’t drink and drive! • Before drinking, designate a sober (non-drinking) driver. • If you’re impaired, use a taxi or Uber, call a sober friend or family member to get home safely. • If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact 911. • If you...
During last month’s Catharine Township meeting, it was suggested that perhaps the township partner with the Williamsburg Police Department to enforce its ordinances. After discussion, it was said that the township would have to have its own police force. Supervisors agreed to just keep Pa. State Police right now as the police force. Supervisors agreed to add three new street lights to the township. Lights will be installed at Fox Run, Canoe Mountain Road and Cross Valley. Supervisor Ken Brenneman made the motion to purchase new street l...
Following Tim Strohmeyer’s resignation as part of the Williamsburg Community School Board, Justin Becker was chosen as the new Woodbury Township representative during last Tuesday evening’s meeting on Sept. 21. Becker beat out Jill Norris, Billie Jo Greaser and Anna Gibboney for the seat. Becker, a former football coach with the district, said about the appointment, “Being appointed to the school board gives me an opportunity to make a broader impact for all our students within the district and community than I have in the past as a football co...
For seven years now, the Reason to Run group has been sponsoring their annual event – "Laces for Alli" and that event will be taking place this Sunday evening, Oct. 3. The event is to honor the memory of Allison Edwards, a beloved member of the Williamsburg community, whose life was tragically cut short by an auto accident. Each year, this event honors what Alli loved – family, friends, and the community of Williamsburg. Those that knew Alli says she also loved working out and being out...
The Williamsburg Lady Pirates Volleyball Team lost to the Lady Hornets by a score of 0-3. Proceeds from the game, held at Williamsburg, benefited those in the community dealing with a cancer diagnosis....
To highlight some of the world’s most beautiful, diverse fall foliage, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is making its experts available to serve as regional advisers, offering tips and resources to help residents and visitors experience a colorful autumn in a variety of ways across the commonwealth. Beginning today, Sept. 30, weekly fall foliage reports can be found online on the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources (DCNR) website and will be updated every Thursday. Fall foliage t...
About 90 alumni of Replogle, Woodbury, and NBC high schools gathered for a reunion on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Southern Cove Fire Company building in New Enterprise. Replogle High School began in 1917 and according to Dave Snyder, a graduate and speaker at the event, the first alumni reunion was held two years later. Replogle continued to have reunions every year on the Saturday before Mother's Day until 2020 when the pandemic forced them to cancel. At that time, Wayne Kagerise was serving...
Benjamin married Mary “Polly” Heck, a white girl, but their marriage date is uncertain. According to a paper written by historian Frank Bayer of New Enterprise, they were the parents of five children: Mary, James H., Catherine, Richard and Elizabeth. A fact later found in Benjamin’s will may prove that his marriage to Mary Heck was after the birth of son James H. on Oct. 8, 1826, for in the will, he calls James “son of my wife.” He refers to the other children as “my daughter Mary…my daughter Catherine.” Son Richard, born about 1829, may have...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced that USDA Rural Development will give funding priority for projects to address some of the top challenges in rural America. This funding priority supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s mission to help the people of rural America build back better. USDA will notify stakeholders that a program is offering funding priority when the program’s application window opens and will continuously update the Priority Points Program Chart. Rur...
Curry Supply has unveiled its brand-new line of service truck bodies: Keystone and Keystone Pro. With a heavy-duty aluminum design and the Pro option for a crane body, Curry’s latest addition to the service body world offers superior construction with the lightweight benefits of aluminum. “Curry Supply’s introduction of the Keystone line of service bodies will fill a void in the mobile service truck market that we have experienced for quite some time,” says Jeff Shaw, vice president of sales and marketing at Curry Supply. “Both bodies ar...
Imler Volunteer Fire Company held a very successful gun raffle and dinner on Sept. 25. The fire company is located at 996 Mowry's Road, Imler Pa. 16655. Attendees enjoyed the cooler temperatures for this event. Nine hundred tickets were sold. There were 20 drawings per ticket, which consisted of guns, money, and gift cards. Along with a ticket, participants were given a door prize ticket. Rip-offs, holders and 50/50 tickets were also sold. Joe Crissman, who is the president of the fire company,...
The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs were shut out by the Southern Huntingdon Rockets on Friday, Sept. 24, by a score of 41-0. The loss drops Claysburg to a record of 2-3. The Bulldogs will host the 4-0 Juniata Valley Hornets this Friday, Oct. 1. Players from Williamsburg play on the Hornets as part of a co-op. (No statistical information on the game was available by press time.)...
9-23-2021 Site: Northern Bedford Boys Northern Bedford 9 Berkley Springs 2 Goals: Evan Coffey (junior), 1; Levi Wiedemann (senior), 1; Reyan Imler (senior), 3; Collin Yeatts (junior), 3; A. Batholow (junior), 1 Scoring information for Berkley Springs was not available....
9-23-2021 Site: Northern Bedford Girls Northern Bedford 7 Moshannon Valley 0 Northern Bedford 5-0 1st half Northern Bedford 2-0 2nd half First half: Reaghan Grimes NB 31:43, Abby Kline NB 26:33, Abby Kline NB 21:29, Reaghan Grimes NB 15:49, Abby Kline NB 6;47 Second half: Reaghan Grimes NB 37:38, Abby Kline NB 18:29 Records: Northern Bedford 6-0-1 Northern Bedford dominated play with 38 shots compared to Moshannon Valley’s 7 shots. Abbie Kline had 4 goals, Reagan Grimes had a hat trick. Our next game will be against McConnellsburg on T...
Curwensville was late arriving at Northern Bedford for Friday night’s ICC matchup. They were also late in getting started as the Panthers shell shocked the Golden Tide with a 28-point flurry in the first quarter enroute to a 41-20 victory. NB opened the game with an 80 yard, 11 play drive culminating in a Kainen Brown 2 yard TD plunge. Just five plays later, Mason Detterline blocked a Jake Mullins punt giving NB the ball at the 2 yard line. Griffin Keller swept the right side untouched for a second NB score within 40 seconds of the first. A...
The Central Scarlet Dragons dominated the Penn Cambria Panthers at the Roaring Spring Athletic Field this past Friday. A battle of undefeated teams ended with a 46-6 victory for the Dragons. The Dragons began the game with a strong defensive push leading to a quick four-and-out to regain possession. This led to a one-play offensive drive with a pass to Parker Gregg for the game's first touchdown. Before the half, the Dragons followed with two more scoring drives with a pass to Eli Lingenfelter...
9-27-2021 Roaring Spring, PA GIRLS Varsity Soccer FINAL SCORE: Central 2, Richland 1 Score By Halves Central 1 1 Richland 0 1 1st Half : C - Black (Heltzel), 6:04 2nd Half : R - Beglin (own goal), 11:35; C - Black (unassisted), 20:37 Central Senior Averey Black scores game winning goal as Dragons edge Richland. Black had both goals with one assisted by Darci Heltzel. The Ram’s only goal came from a Central own goal off a corner kick by Richland Junior Camryn Beglin. Dragon Keeper Kat Longenecker posted 10 saves. Records: Central (7-1), R...
9-25-2021 Central 9 2 11 Greater Johnstown 0 1 1 1st half: C- Ben Theys (Jon Imler) 3:57; C- Ben Theys (Zach Gahagan) 5:18; C- Ben Theys(Lane Kephart) 6:44; C- Jon Imler (Ben Theys) 7:31; C- Lane Kephart (Jaden Myers) 10:03; C- Ben Theys ( Jon Imler) 10:52; C- Lane Kephart (Zach Gahagan) 13:43; C- Zach Gahagan(unassisted) 31:29; C- Zach Gahagan (Landon Snider) 39:30 2nd half: Jon Imler (Zach Gahagan) 49:50; C- Harrison Ritchey (unassisted) 62:00; GJ- Jeremy Dietz(unassisted) 73:38 Records Central 5-4 Greater Johnstown 0-7 9-23-2021 Central 0 0...
9-23-2021 VARSITY FINAL SCORES: Penn Cambria def. Central 25-23, 20-25, 25-15, 25-16. SITE: Central High School SERVICE POINTS Central: Klotz 12, Claar 9, Weitzel 7, Roth 6. Records: Central (League 1-4). JV: Penn Cambria 26-24, 25-19. NOTEWORTHY: Brooke Claar 7 kills and 3 aces. Kirsten Ayers 5 kills. Kaitlyn Weitzel 20 Assists, 3 blocks and 3 aces. Haylie Mingle 33 good digs and 16 good serve receptions. Maya Hazenstab 13 good serve receptions and 18 digs. 9-22-2021 VARSITY FINAL SCORES: Everett def. Central 25-8, 25-14, 25-22. SITE: Everett...
This coming Saturday (Oct. 2) is arguably the third most popular day on the sportsman's calendar – following the opening day of trout season and the opening day of rifle deer season. It is the opening day for archery deer season. About 340,000 hunters have bought archery licenses. According to the game commission, the first week of archery season sees a substantial deer harvest. Then things slow down for a while. When the rut arrives, things can get crazy for the last week or two of the s...
Football The Juniata Valley Hornets continued their undefeated season by beating the Everett Warriors 42-0 on Sept. 24 at home in Alexandria. Seniors from both Williamsburg and Juniata Valley were honored during the pregame. Volleyball The Williamsburg Lady Pirates Volleyball Team lost to Juniata Valley Lady Hornets by a score of 0-3 on Sept. 23. Proceeds from the game, held at Williamsburg, benefited those in the community dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Golf Williamsburg Sophomore R.J....
Tomi May (shown) won her first round match against Gracie Ray of Forest Hills 6-4, 6-2. May lost in quarterfinals to number one overall seed and 3 time defending champion Alyssa Kush of Westmont 6-0, 6-0. Julia Ritchey won her first round match against Rachel Stricek of Tyrone 6-7, 7-5, 6-3. Ritchey lost in quarterfinals to Corinne Markovich from Central Cambria 6-2, 6-0....
The Junior High football scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, (CK home game at Tiger Stadium), has been moved to today, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at Tiger Stadium. Please note the following: • Kickoff will be 4 p.m. (This is a change in time as it was 6 p.m.) • Bus will DEPART at 2:40 p.m....
Talk to your coaches or athletic directors. The Herald receives sports updates directly from coaches and athletic directors. If there is a sport you would like the Herald to cover, please let us know and we will try to contact coaches or athletic directors. The Herald thanks all the coaches who have been diligently sending in stats after games so far this year....
The Claysburg Education Foundation and the Claysburg-Kimmel School District are jointly working on a program called Life’s Choices and Career Exploration that will be presented on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, for grades 9 through 12 at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. The concept is to present students with choices for decisions as potential adults that they will make during the event, including purchasing a car, purchasing a house, renting an apartment, and various other options. Costs will be calculated for food, insurance, student loans, and other e...
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage. Blood donor turnout has reached the lowest levels of the year as many delayed giving amid a return to the workplace and in-person learning, as wel...
Patricia "Pat" Horner retired from volunteering at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center on Sept. 16, 2021, after more than 40 years of service to the hospital. Horner volunteered in the Nason Gift Shop and also volunteered her time as a buyer for the shop. A reception was held in the Nason Gift Shop to celebrate. The hospital provided cupcakes. The Nason Auxiliary provided beverages, snacks and purchased flowers and a gift of perfume for Horner. Current and previous volunteers attended the reception...
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, PA CareerLink will host a job fair in association with Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board, Altoona Blair County Development Corporation, Blair County Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. The fair will take place at the Jaffa Shrine at 2200 Broad Ave., Altoona, PA 16601. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with 9:30 to 10 a.m. being reserved for veterans. Eighty hiring employers and agencies from all industries in both Blair and Bedford counties will be recruiting at this...
It is that time of the year again. Homecoming is here. Claysburg’s homecoming will begin with the traditional football game on Friday, Oct. 1, at the Hollidaysburg field. Claysburg-Kimmel will play Juniata Valley, which just recently acquired players from Williamsburg, as Juniata Valley and Williamsburg are doing a co-op. On Saturday, there will be a parade featuring Claysburg-Kimmel’s band, cheerleaders and football team, as well as community organizations, Little Bulldogs and Little Cheerleaders. The parade will start at 2 p.m. and will las...
The article “SCSD Votes to Follow Mask Mandate, Inciting Anger From Parents, A Plea from Student For No Virtual School” by Thomas Schmitt, which appeared on Page A-1 of the Sept. 23, 2021, Herald, has raised some questions. According to Dr. Betsy Baker, Superintendent of Spring Cove School District, the board did unanimously approve a resolution and that resolution does include language indicating that the district will fully comply with the mask mandate unless it is revoked or determined to be invalid by a court. “The INTENT of the Resol...
High school seniors residing in one of Blair County’s 15 townships that plan to attend a trade or vocational technical school after graduation are invited to apply for a chance to win a scholarship from the Blair County Association of Township Officials. To be eligible, you must be a resident of a Blair County township, be a graduating senior with an academic standing of average or above and have been accepted to a trade or vocational technical institute. Applicants must submit a completed application form, high school transcript, and a l...
A Roaring Spring man and an Altoona woman who police said were bringing a large amount of methamphetamine into Blair County were arrested after police stopped their vehicle in Taylor Township on Aug. 26. According to Altoona police, law enforcement had Erica Lynn Eckert, 43, along with Jayme Walter, 42, under surveillance and followed the couple from Allentown, PA where police said they had made a drug purchase. Police said that on Aug. 26, officers received information that Walter and Eckert...
Martinsburg Fire Company held a chicken barbecue on Sept. 25, 2021, at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Half of the proceeds from this event went to the W. Gene Henry Memorial plaque. The fire company made 480 chicken dinners. Tickets for a Dutch meal are being sold now for Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tickets can be bought from any fireman. This will be an eat-in or take-out meal. Those interested can call (814) 793-3442 and leave a message at the fire hall. The addition to the fire company...
Central's Tomi May plays against Forest Hills' Gracie Ray in the District 6 singles competition Monday morning at Altoona High School's Mansion Park courts....
"I'd like to get that picture in the paper," Clyde Claycomb, 93, said to his sister, Anna May Clapper, one day. Clapper reached out to the Herald to make that happen. Hanging in Claycomb's living room is the painted version of a photo taken of his wife's great-grandparents. In the photo, John Border and his wife Margaret are sitting on their front porch. While Margaret works on a quilt, John reads a newspaper. The title of the paper clearly says "Martinsburg," and Claycomb believes it is the...
A resident of Cove Forge has been charged with stealing a vehicle after walking away from the facility on Sept. 13. Adam M. Maahs, 26, was arraigned by Hollidaysburg Magisterial District Judge Paula Aigner on a felony count of theft by unlawful taking and a misdemeanor charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and committed to the Blair County Prison on $20,000 cash bail. According to the charges filed by Hollidaysburg State Police, at approximately 9 a.m. on Sept. 13, police were...
Freedom Township employee Doug Grace trims the grass at the township's memorials. With fall upon us, Grace will soon turn in his trimmer for a snowblower....
After receiving the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Excellence in 2020, Mark Barnhart will finally be honored at the 2021 award ceremony. Barnhart is the owner and chairman of the board at NPC in Claysburg. The award ceremony will take place on Monday, Oct. 18, at the Casino at Lakemont Park in Altoona. Barnhart will be the 19th recipient of this award. According to the Blair County Chamber of Commerce website, the Business Excellence Dinner is “designed to call attention to the importance of outstandi...
Pennsylvania dairy producers and their families are invited to one of three free Dairy Appreciation Dinners. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, the events will be held on three dairy farms across the state on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The free events will include an informal meal and conversation to celebrate dairy farmers’ essential roles and share the resources available across the industry. The events are free, but dairy producers are highly encouraged to pre-register their families. “When things are uncertain, what’s im...
Governor Tom Wolf announced today that nine Pennsylvania county Veterans Affairs Offices will receive $150,000 in grants, and 20 charitable or Veteran Service Organizations will receive $650,000 in grants from the Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF), administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). The VTF is funded by generous Pennsylvanians who voluntarily make a $3 donation when applying for or renewing their driver’s license, photo ID, or a motor vehicle registration. Additionally, the VTF receives proceeds that c...
A few weeks ago I had written about finding humor in the Bible. Here are a few more places that made me smile… That Time God Called Out Mullets We all remember the mullet haircut, right? Short in the front, long in back, or as the saying goes “Business in the front, party in the back.” Often the sides are shaved even closer. It’s a completely ridiculous style which somehow made a bit of a comeback last year and the year before. In my Complete Jewish Bible it says “I will scatter to the winds...
My hero does not seem to have good fortune in the beginnings of these "Thoughts." Last time he was a slave. This time he is in prison. He is here because he was falsely accused of molesting his master's wife. Remember it was she who attempted to seduce him. He refused and fled. She accused him of the deed. His master acted on her accusation and had him thrown into prison. I wonder a bit if we have the whole story. The normal penalty for Joseph would have been death. So, perhaps Potiphar doubted...
