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Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals will be received by the Woodbury Township of Blair County at 6385 Clover Creek Rd., Williamsburg, PA 16693 until 7 p.m. on November 7, 2019, for the following items: Item 1, 6-wheel dump w/10’ plow, asher & operator and/or, estimated hours of use 160 Item 2, 10-wheel dump w/10’ Commercial Plow, Asher & Operator, estimated hours of use 160 Above items of equipment to be complete with operator, fuel, insurance and hauling cost to and within the township. Item “D” hours are estimated only. Township makes n... Full story
As I think back over the many incidents that took place in the education field during my tenure, I'm reminded of the following: The awards assembly Once during the middle-school achievement awards assembly, a teacher started to read the names of students who had earned BUG Awards. She started out by saying, "For those of you who may not know, B-U-G stands for students who have brung up (their) grades." The spelling bee And earlier that year, the teacher in charge of administering the...
A Secret to Die For By Lisa Harris Grace Callahan was reading a book in bed when she heard an intruder in her house. She was able to escape out the bedroom window with her phone and called 911. The intruder caught sight of her and demanded she give him the key. What key? One that Stephen Shaw gave her. Stephen Shaw was a client of hers. She was helping him with his paranoia. The police sirens could be heard approaching the house and Grace slipped into the shadows. The intruder disappeared. Detec...
How do you get your news? This week we celebrate National Newspaper Week in which we recognize the valuable service and important role newspapers play in our daily lives. For more than 300 years, countless words have been printed and delivered to communities across North America, keeping people informed about the happenings in their community and country. The rise of the internet and social media has created a unique challenge for the daily and weekly printed paper. Between the years 2004 and 2018, nearly 2,000 papers have ceased printing,...
Herald of Oct. 4, 1894 Charles Whysong of Blue Knob, who had been shot in the head in mistake for a turkey, under went an operation by Dr. Harmitage to remove the bullet, which was extracted in two pieces – one from the center of the forehead and the other back of the left ear. The patient was conscious throughout the surgery. The Rev. J.B. Brenneman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, solemnized the rite of baptism by immersion on F.W. Keagy at Ashcom’s dam in the presence of immediate family and friends. George Wehman started a class in the...
Herald of Oct. 10, 1919 At a meeting of the local school board on Wednesday evening of last week, Prof. M. Elton Dean, of Altoona, was elected as principal of the Martinsburg High school for the coming term. Prof. Dean comes to us very highly recommended. He graduated from Altoona High school in the class of 1909, carries the degree of A. M. from Bucknell University, and holds a Pennsylvania College certificate. During the year 1913-14 he had charge of the English Academy, Denison University. For two years he was principal of a fourteen-roomed...
Herald of Oct. 12, 1944 Residents along some of the highways leading out of Martinsburg were somewhat amazed Monday and Tuesday in seeing loads of tomatoes going away from Martinsburg instead of toward the H. J. Heinz receiving station in the town. An investigation showed that practically all brought in by some farmers had been rejected, and the growers had nothing to do but haul them back home. Some of the farmers were considerably wrought up over the matter, claiming that they had been put to considerable expense in hiring help to harvest...
Herald of Oct. 9, 1969 Martinsburg Borough Council will write to United Transmissions, Inc., demanding better television cable service for the company’s subscribers in Martinsburg. The action was taken by council at a meeting following a formal complaint from Ralph Bowers, who appeared in person, and several other residents who complained in telephone calls to councilmen. mr. Bowers declared that the borough should demand better service or revoke the franchise under which United Transmission is authorized to operate in Martinsburg. The same com...
Herald of Oct. 6, 1994 After some discussion Martinsburg Borough Council voted unanimously to allow trick-or-treating from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Since 1991 official trick-or-treating hours had been scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Saturday before Oct. 31. Each year, however, there had been complaints from residents who feel that trick-or-treating should be held at night. The developers of the Food Lion shopping center in Taylor Township hopes to have the first stores ready for an opening during the first quarter of 1995. In addition...
Herald of Oct. 8 2009 An informational meeting at Northern Bedford High School outlining the state Clean and Green program has prompted additional Southern Cove farmers to apply for the preferential tax assessment program. Approximately 135 dairymen and spouses and woodlands owners turned out for the two-hour discussion led by Robert Roland, Clean and green coordinator with the Bedford County Tax Assessment Office. Last week’s public meeting was requested by Scott King and Teri Biddle, NB’s superintendent and business manager, res...
BANKS, 89, Garner, N.C., formerly of the Cove BOUSLOUGH, Harry D., 84, Roaring Spring HERR, Kenneth Dale, 83, Westlake Village, Calif., formerly of the Cove KEITH, Betty Lou, 84, Curryville... Full story
John Banks, 89, of Garner, N.C., passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 10, at Royer Cemetery in Williamsburg. John was born in Blair County, Pennsylvania, and retired from Westvaco in Williamsburg, Pa. John was a member of the Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church. John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Helen M. Banks. John is also survived by his daughters Ronda Currin and Sandra Weyant; grandchildren Casey Bauer, John Weyant and Sabrina Carroll;...
Harry D. Bouslough, 84, of Roaring Spring, died Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg. Friends will be received from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral today, Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring. Pastor Mike Benner and Pastor Eric Poteat will officiate. Interment will be made in Diehl’s Crossroads Cemetery, Martinsburg. Harry was born Nov. 4, 1934, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Jess and Ella (McNally) Bouslough. He married Mona E. Horton on Jan. 10, 1956, in W...
Kenneth Dale Herr, 83, of Westlake Village, Calif., passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, after a long illness. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He battled Parkinson's disease for nine years. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village. The Rev. John Burnett officiated. Kenneth was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Martinsburg to E. Grant Herr and Sara Graybill Herr. He is survived by his daughters: Kathryn Herr Brown and Lauren Herr Coni...
Betty Lou Keith, 84, of Curryville, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, Oct. 1, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg, following a stroke. A funeral was held on Friday, Oct. 4, at Curryville Church of the Brethren. Pastor David Stiles officiated. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Betty was born on March 17, 1935, along Piney Creek, the daughter of the late Clair and Minnie (Settle) Burket. She married John Keith Jr. on June 13, 1951. He preceded her in death on...
The Blair County 4-H Lamb Chops held their annual cooking contest on Sept 8 at the Williamsburg Farm Show. Since the Lamb Chops have goat members also, the members were given a pound of lamb burger or goat burger. After the judge sample was taken, all the members ate the different samples. The dishes consisted of walking taco, stuffed pepper soup, sloppy joes, spaghetti with garlic toast and cheesy hash brown casserole. Tori Longenecker, first place with stuffed pepper soup; Katie Ross, second...
The 104th Pennsylvania Farm Show aims to showcase the countless ways to be a part of Pennsylvania’s vibrant and diverse agriculture industry and its promising future through its theme: Imagine the Opportunities. “This January, Farm Show-goers will have a chance to explore the breadth of Pennsylvania agriculture, our heritage and the innovation driving our future,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “Each and every one of more than half a million attendees will have the power to imagine how they can support, or be a part of, Pennsyl...
Women involved in the dairy industry will have an opportunity to learn about key production practices and to network with peers at an upcoming conference offered by Penn State Extension. Hosted by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team, the Women in Dairy Conference will be held Dec. 3 at the Best Western Premier Hotel, 800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg. There is a cost to attend the conference. The fee includes the preconference reception and Tuesday lunch. Groups of four can pay for three registrations and receive the fourth for free. To register, v...
Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary kicked off its second annual coin drive for St. Jude's on Friday, Sept. 6, with a toboggan "hat day." The students wore knit hats to show their support for children who have experienced hair loss resulting from treatment for cancer or other devastating illnesses. The entire student body attended an informative assembly with Kendra Myers, from Chili's Restaurant in Altoona, who explained how this national chain hosts an annual fundraising effort in support of St. Jude...
The Blair County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications from Blair County landowners for agricultural conservation easement consideration. The deadline to submit applications for 2020 funding will be Oct. 15, 2019. By selling their conservation easement, landowners maintain ownership of the property, but can ensure that their land will only be utilized for agricultural purposes now and in the future. The landowners receive a payment for the easement based on the...
The Northern Bedford High School football team traveled to Williamsburg on Friday, Oct. 4, looking to put behind it a tough loss in the previous week to Bellwood-Antis. The Black Panthers scored 26 consecutive points spanning the third and fourth quarters en route to a 47-12 victory at Veterans Memorial Field. NB moved above the .500 mark at 4-3 on the season, while Williamsburg dipped to 0-7. I was really happy with the way we played on Friday night," NB coach Garry Black said. "We played well...
The Central Scarlet Dragons returned home Friday night to battle Bishop Carroll (3-4). The Dragons raised their record to 4-3 with a dominating performance in all areas – offense, defense and special teams. As has been in most of their games this season, the Dragons took advantage of their two quarterbacks as well as a stifling defense to pound their visitors, 34-0. The Dragons got on the board twice in the first quarter as senior quarterback Braden Kitt connected with freshman Elijah Harbaugh on a 35-yard touchdown followed by a 25-yard t...
The Juniata Valley football team put an end to Claysburg-Kimmel’s five-game winning streak on Friday night, Oct. 4, limiting the Bulldogs to 173 yards of total offense in a 27-6 victory. Each team is 5-2 through Week 7 of the high school season. Juniata Valley led 14-0 at halftime, before C-K quarterback Corey Chamberlain scored in the third quarter. The Green Hornets scored the game’s last 13 points to set the final score. Going into our matchup with Juniata Valley, we knew we were in for a fight,” C-K coach matt Bilchak said. “We lost to...
The Northern Bedford boys’ and girls’ soccer teams played host to Central on Saturday, Oct. 5. The NB boys earned their third straight victory with a 2-1 victory, while Central won the girls’ game in overtime by the same score. In the boys’ game, NBC took a 1-0 advantage into halftime. Evan Coffey opened the scoring with a header on a cross from Austin Bartholow. Central’s Braden Kensinger knotted the score with an unassisted goal in the second half. Northern Bedford’s Collin Yeatts scored the game-winner in overtime on a touch from Reyan...
It was a busy week for the Central Dragon boys’ soccer team as it played four times, winning once. The Dragons split their two Mountain League games and lost twice in non-league affairs, giving them a 3-9 record on the season. On Sept. 30, the team hosted Philipsburg-Osceola and survived 1-0 in overtime. Junior Ashton Campbell scored off an assist from sophomore Zach Gahagan. Gahagan had a 25-yard free kick which he shot over the wall of defenders. Campbell’s header ended the marathon game. Goalkeeper Zeb Wyant had seven saves in the win. On Oc...
Hunters and other outdoors enthusiasts heading into Pennsylvania’s state-owned woodlands this autumn will find additional roads open in 18 of the 20 state forest districts, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced today. “This improved accessibility, coupled with our promotion of deer hunting, benefits forest regeneration and the overall ecosystem,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “As a result, DCNR is opening 516 miles of state forest roads normally open only for administrative use. They again will be availab...
When Pennsylvania's State Senate passed its version of a bill to allow hunting on Sundays, it appeared that limited Sunday hunting was going to be permitted in Pennsylvania. The bill allowed three days of Sunday hunting, including one in the traditional rifle deer season. Then the bill was moved to the Pennsylvania House Game and Fisheries Committee where passage seemed likely. However, SB 147, which would allow this limited hunting, ran into a significant roadblock in committee. The bill would...
Although some hunting seasons are underway, the cooling temperatures and changing leaves signify the best is yet to come. Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season began Saturday, Oct. 5, and its return is prompting the Pennsylvania Game Commission to issue some helpful reminders about new opportunities. Among them are additional early bear seasons and a longer firearms deer season that includes a Saturday opener. But many seasons will begin sooner. In the statewide archery deer season, properly licensed bowhunters statewide can hunt for a...
By KENNY NEARHOOF Accounting Officer AgChoice Farm Credit It’s October. Many people are not thinking about tax planning. However, tax planning is crucial to do every year. Not just to look at income and expenses, but also at tax preparing strategies that are uniquely available to farmers. Here are three main tips, and two preparation strategies to gain the most from your planning visit with your farm accounting and tax professional. Three Tips Collect records on all of your capital purchases and disposals during the year, including any l...
The wheels of the van went round and round all along the road. Although my traveling companions and I spent the hours and miles visiting, laughing and singing together, it was a sad occasion which bid us on a trip to Union County on Tuesday evening. At the viewing of my maternal second cousin, Erla Martin Zimmerman, age 51, we shook hands with her husband Aaron and five of her six motherless children. As did the other callers (of which there were over 900) we waited patiently for our turn in the...
Ryan Wertz, of Woodbury, was part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics sixth annual Research Experience for Summer Scholars Program. Wertz, the son of Walter and Lois Wertz, of Woodbury, is a 2015 graduate of Northern Bedford High School. Wertz is active in the university choir, IUP-TV and WIUP-FM radio station. He is a communications media major on the dean's list. In the RESS program, Wertz worked with Dr. Mark Piwinsky...
Pictured are Martinsburg residents Connie Lamborn (left) and Peggy Steinfurth standing in front of the Pennsylvania booth at the Library of Congress National Book Festival held in Washington, D.C., in July. Featured among the 100 authors at the festival included Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Barbara Kingsolver, David Brooks and Margaret George. Events included author panel discussions, book signings, book sales and children's programs....
I have written about and enjoyed God’s amazing grace for a long time. I can’t think of a bigger concept and fact in life. God loves me and demonstrated His grace through Jesus’ death and resurrection. I don’t deserve to be the Lord’s adopted child but am grateful for forgiveness and a place in Heaven. Grace is huge. But lately I have been thinking about small graces. There are those little things that we experience, do, or have done for us that remind us that God is so good. They can easily go u...
Scriptures to Read Acts 20:13-21 Acts 20:22-28 Acts 20:25-27 Acts 20:29-38 Ezekiel 3:17-21 Ezekiel 33:1-9 II Corinthians 5:7-10 & Revelation 20-11-15 The farewell to those loved ones from Ephesus is pretty emotional. Paul freely tells them he does not expect to see any of them ever again. Is he right? Whether he is on not, it is what he believes and he wants to be clear there is no man's blood on his hands or conscience (see verse 26). Perhaps he is remembering passages from Ezekiel. God had cal...
Central High School recently honored Tim Mapes, who passed away suddenly this past February. Mapes was a faithful Dragon fan who attended many athletic events with his wife, Winnie. He was also a runner himself and participated in many 5Ks during his lifetime. Memorial contributions in his memory were donated to the Central High School Athletic Department and were used to purchase a portable sound system. The sound system which was used for cross-country's Senior Day will be used at various...
Father Allen Zeth of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Newry performs the annual Blessing of the Pets in the parking lot of St. Patrick School on Friday, Oct. 4....
Raystown Brethren Church, Saxton RR, will hold special fall worship services at 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Oct. 13-17. Guest speakers will be Brian Warner on Sunday, Craig Mangus on Monday, Neil Stevenson on Tuesday, Laurie Stiles on Wednesday and Danielle Miller on Thursday. Special music will be provided nightly. The church is located at 8753 Raystown Road, at the intersection of State Routes 164 and 26. Host Pastor Alfred Chamberlain and the congregation have invited the public to attend....
For the past three and a half years, my byline has made a weekly appearance in the Morrisons Cove Herald. Some of you have been kind enough to tell me you enjoy reading my articles. Thank you for that. But things change and the century-old Herald is changing, too. So, if you don't see me in the printed Herald, it may be because our fearless leaders – Allan and Brian – have posted my happenings from Hollidaysburg and Duncansville in the Hollidaysburg Herald! Yes, in addition to the rel...
Ryan D. and Amy B. (Aurand) Blakeley of New Cumberland, are the parents of a daughter, Clara Marie Blakeley, who was born at 9:23 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The infant weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces and was 17 inches in length at birth. Clara has one sister: Addison Jewel Blakeley, 2. Maternal grandparents are Ed and Kimbra Aurand of Lewistown. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Robin Blakeley of Roaring Spring. Maternal great-grandmothers are Lamar...
Longs Outpost is organizing a Halloween event called “Trunk or Treat.” The event is billed as a “safe and fun event for the kids during Halloween.” The event will be held at the Martinsburg Long’s location from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Long’s Outpost is welcoming churches, organizations and the public to set up a vehicle trunk at the event for the first “Trunk or Treat.” Long’s said that participants can decorate the best trunk for children to enjoy and to pick up treats. Prizes will be given for the top three trunks. Long’s wi...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held its 29th annual show Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, at the showgrounds near New Enterprise. Tickets were sold to win a Ford tractor. Jake Ling of Somerset was the winner of the 1969 Ford 2000 tractor. Sid Delagrange of Wauseon, Ohio, won a pedal tractor. Jim Brough won $75. Brent Karns of Everett won $50. Joel Malehorn of Chambersburg won $25, and Gary Nickel of Alum Bank won a toy tractor. Activities for each day included threshing grain, bailing straw,...
To the untrained eye, the Hollidaysburg Farmers' Market isn't the biggest you could imagine, but talk to some of the vendors. They have interesting stories to tell that will make you glad you visited. Eric Noel, co-owner of Maya Mountain Coffee and Spice Co., is an entrepreneur selling jungle-sourced spices, organic oils and coffee for six months each year. The other six months, he and wife and business partner, Cindy, perform non-profit mission work in Belize. After visiting there in 2017, and...
Brian Bleicher of Woodbury and his dog, Sir Lance a Lot, stand next to the family's sunflower, which has grown to approximately 14 feet tall. Bleicher said birds had planted the seed in a strip of yard next to the driveway. Bonnie Bleicher, Brian's wife, said motorists and walkers have been amazed at the size of the sunflower....
The Central High School Class of 1969 celebrated its 50 years since graduation by attending the Scarlet Dragons' home football game Sept. 6, where the class went on the field pre-game and was acknowledged for the highlights from its senior year. Some highlights: It was the first time that a CHS football team had a win over Hollidaysburg and it was the first win by a Cove team since 1951 when Roaring Spring High School defeated them. The basketball team had the best season in many years and it...
Sniders Mentor Wildcat, shown by Chase Cessna from New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., took Grand Champion honors at the Premier National Guernsey Show held at the 2019 All American Dairy Show on Sept. 16 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and Complex Center in Harrisburg. Warwick Manor Miss America, exhibited by Karli Stoltzfus of East Earl, Lancaster Co., received Reserve Grand Champion honors. Judge Neil Kittle, Winchester, Ontario, sorted the Guernseys during the competition. Class winners for the 2019 Premier National Guernsey Show included the...
The information submitted to the Herald regarding the 1960 reunion photo of the Class of 1960 at Morrison Cove High School ommitted the name of Max Longenecker, who should have been in the back row between Dan Greenleaf and Bill Mathieu. The photo appeared in the Oct. 3 edition of the Herald....
On Aug. 2, 1975, a quiet afternoon in Williamsburg was shattered by the sounds of screaming sirens. It didn't take long for people to realize where the fire trucks were rushing to. A look in the direction of the Blair County Children's Home told them all they needed to know. As smoke poured out of the home's rafters, filling the skies above Williamsburg, Blair County's only home for neglected and needy children was burning. The approximately 30 children living there, most of whom were placed...
Week 8 of the high school football season will feature a battle of two Cove-area teams in an Inter-County Conference showdown. The Black Panthers of Northern Bedford will matchup with the Bulldogs of Claysburg-Kimmel at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Kickoff at Bulldog Stadium is set for 7 p.m. Northern Bedford enters the game with a 4-3 record, having outscored its opponents 218-139. The Black Panthers have alternated wins and loses during their last five games. Their previous outing was a 47-12 win...
Two people fled their overturned vehicle after crashing on Dunnings Highway near Benton Road in Freedom Township on Tuesday morning, Oct. 8. According to witness reports, the vehicle was traveling north on Dunnings Highway when it attempted to pass the vehicle in front. The car traveled into the oncoming lane and onto an embankment, causing it to flip on its roof and slide to a stop. Witnesses who stopped told police that two people crawled out of the wreckage and fled on foot across Bedford Street toward the creek. Police officers from...
Last year, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman embarked on a tour of the state to gage public interest in the legalization of recreational marijuana. One of those stops included Blair County, where people on both sides of the issue came out to voice their opinions for, and concerns against, legalization. While the debate continues across the state, a group called Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) have been making their own stops across the country to talk to people about the dangers of...
