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Mary L. (Connelly) Ebersole, 85, of Roaring Spring, passed away Oct. 6, 2022, at home. She was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Waterside; daughter of the late John A. and Mary (Willey) Connelly. On March 5, 1955, in Baltimore, she was united in marriage to William J. “Bill” Ebersole; he preceded her in death Aug. 17, 2009. She is survived by a son, Steven (Carol) of New Enterprise; son, Randy (Wendy) of Roaring Spring; daughter, Lori Frederick (Don) of Martinsburg; son, Karl (Theresa) of Duncansville; daughter, Amy Musselman (Allen) of Claysburg; 10...
As the Director of the American Federation of State and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District 83, Mickey Sgro provided the voice for the workers when negotiating with their employers. And although Sgro recently retired from AFSCME, he has continued to be that voice, shifting his attention to providing safer working conditions for state and municipal employees. Sgro, along with State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-80), is working to bring public employees under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) umbrella, which would improve safety, and reduce...
Susan Kay Diethrich, 77, of Martinsburg, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 2, 2022, at UPMC Altoona from a pulmonary embolism following a brief fight against stage four lung cancer that had been discovered only recently. She was born Dec. 9, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Sara K. (McKnight) Diethrich. The family relocated to Cabbage Creek in Roaring Spring, following her father’s service in the armed forces where they resided with maternal g...
Jessie Juanita (Winter) Jarrett, 98, of New Enterprise, passed away Oct. 6, 2022, at home. She was born March 7, 1924, in Six Mile Run; daughter of the late Harry Blair and Edith Gertrude (Defibaugh) Winter. On Nov. 21, 1946, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was united in marriage to Edgar M. Jarrett Sr.; he preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1999. Jessie worked as a supply tech at the Letterkenny Army Depot and was a member of the New Enterprise Church of the Brethren. She volunteered with both the...
The ambulance service that serves the Cove is putting the word out that it offers more than just emergency medical treatment. Hollidaysburg Ambulance, or HALAS, is modifying its fleet of transport vans to accommodate stretchers. The transport vans can already accommodate passengers in wheelchairs and those who can walk unaided. “We will take people on day trips,” said Jason Berardi, transport supervisor. “For example, we’ll take people from a nursing home to a family gathering and back again....
Careers in long-term health care await hard-working, passionate and caring people who want to care for American veterans and their spouses at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home (HVH) in Blair County. The HVH is looking to hire registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides. Onsite interviews and conditional offers may be made the day of the event. Please bring two forms of identification. Anyone interested can learn more and even apply by attending a HVH job fair from 1-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Army National Guard R...
To the Editor: What is one of the most important issues facing our state and nation in this general election? I would say one of the most important issues is our freedom to make decisions free from big government interference. We have seen a steady and persistent attack on our freedoms in our country and in this election we have a chance to vote for candidates who will take a stand for our conservative values. Senator and Retired Col. Doug Mastriano is being called “extreme” by his opponent when in reality it is Shapiro who is extreme. Sha...
To the Editor: We need a legislator in Harrisburg with strong personal values. Someone who was raised in a small business, blue-collar family that valued hard work, personal integrity and believed in paying employees even during tough times. Someone with the determination and grit to put herself through school. Someone whose values lead them to choose people-centered professions that require compassion, empathy and a focus on helping others achieve their best selves. Carol Taylor will take her values—our values—to Harrisburg. The constituents o...
To the Editor: Each year a cost of living raise is doled out to senior citizens who collect Social Security benefits. Though the raise for 2022 was higher than previous years, it is still not enough to cover the ever skyrocketing cost of living. Each year Medicare raises the amount of money that is taken monthly to pay for Medicare benefits. But the deductible keeps increasing each year also. If a beneficiary has a Medicare Supplement plan or an Advantage plan those costs also increase. Monthly costs for a supplement increase each year with...
Matt Dillon was in charge of law in Gunsmoke’s Dodge City. People often had no respect for the law in the Wild West, so the marshal had his work cut out for him. Gunsmoke was one of the longest-running TV shows in history, airing for 20 years. Readers can relive watching their favorite western drama with this collection featuring best-loved characters like Doc Adams, Miss Kitty, Chester, and of course, Marshal Matt Dillon. Gunsmoke began as a radio drama and was adapted for television f...
The Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA) wants to alert you to a troubling trend we are seeing across the United States regarding a new type of “bus company” primarily marketed to school districts. The problem is that these are not bus companies at all, but artfully created websites that imitate a bus company, using various names and websites. They do not own any buses or motorcoaches, or maintenance facilities, nor do they employ any drivers, mechanics, or typical support staff. Simply a phenomenon of the internet, these “companies” are known a...
Herald of Oct. 21, 1897 Miss Harriet Wilson, a highly recommended artist, will give painting lessons to students of Martinsburg and vicinity. She is proficient in oil, water, crayon, pastel, portrait and china painting. Terms $10 for 24 lessons. Diphtheria is raging in Hanover. No less than eight cases exist and it’s spreading. C. S. Over, executor of Dr. Samuel H. Smith, deceased, sold the mansion farm southwest of town on Friday afternoon to Samuel Reinsinger for $59.60 per acre.The farm contains about 180 acres and is one of the Cove’s bes...
Herald of Oct. 19, 1972 The Martinsburg Booster Association heard from Ken Salem of the Southern Allegheny Planning and Development Commission about the possibility of large increases in population with the opening of the new Rayston Reservoir. The projected population increase was based on experiences with the Kinzua and Youghiogheny reservoirs and the lake at Prince Gallitzin. Vandals smashed windows at the Smithfield Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg RD 2, and broke windows and destroyed furniture at the Ravers Gap Sportsmen’s clubhouse n...
Herald of Oct. 20, 1922 Ira Kagarise, foreman of the J. B. Fluke and Sons planing mill was the victim of a serious accident at the mill. While operating a rotary shaping machine, Mr. Kagarise’s right hand and wrist got caught on the sharp knife and he sustained serious and painful injuries before being thrown clear. Mr. Kagarise maintained a powerful grip on his arm to stem the bleeding from an artery while being transported to Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring by the mill manager. He was treated by Dr. W. L. Hair, and a long recovery period i...
Herald of Oct. 16, 1997 Sharp disagreements between Blair County Airport Authority board members and two Blair County Commissioners over the management of the airport came to a head this week. At the Airport Board’s monthly meeting Authority President Harold E. Detwiler took Commissioners John Eichelberger and John Ebersole to task for their public criticism of the board and the airport’s financial situation. At the Commissioners meeting the following day, Eichelberger called for Detwiler’s resignation. Parents attended the Northern Bedfo...
Herald of Oct. 16, 1947 Vandals attempted to destroy the Albright Church of the Brethren near Roaring Spring by ransacking the church, firing guns inside and setting fire to the building. The Cove was suffering through one of the driest Octobers on record. Farms in several sections of the area were in danger of complete failure of their water supply, and some farmers were hauling water to their farms. The medical and dental examinations in the schools of Blair and Bedford Counties are underway with five physicians appointed to conduct the...
Herald of Oct. 18, 2012 The results were mixed for Cove area school districts in this year’s PSSA tests. Spring Cove School District did not meet the federal standards while Northern Bedford, Claysburg-Kimmel and Williamsburg did. Educators said single broad based assessment tests do not provide the full picture of student achievement and teacher effectiveness. Erin Ruggles of East Freedom won second place in the “Dogs of the Outdoors” category of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation’s “Take Five in the Outdoors” photo contest. Th...
Biblical text: Matthew 19, Mark 10:17-24 Most of us know this story as the story of the rich, young ruler, although Mark is the only one who suggests that he is rich, Matthew is the only one who says he is young, and Luke is the only one who calls him a ruler. The fact that he shows up in three of the gospels is a pretty good indication that the story is true, although many of us wish that he had not shown up at all. Because of him we have one of the hardest sayings in the whole Bible: Go sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and...
I had intent to leave Isaiah three weeks ago but couldn’t seem to do it. I do plan to go to Jeremiah next week. D.V. I just got caught up in it again. Last week’s “Thought” might not have seemed to be from Isaiah, but the inspiration came from there. Today, I want to look at Isaiah chapter 35. Isaiah has brought prophecies of the future, the distant future and I think today, the far distant future. Isaiah has warned and pleaded with his people and other nations to turn to God WHOLE-HEARTEDLY. He knows God cannot stand a sham. Isaiah notes warni...
LEGAL NOTICE OF NON-UNIFORM PENSION PLAN AMENDMENT ORDINANCE NOTICE is given that the Council of the Borough of Williamsburg will consider an Ordinance at its regular meeting to be held on November 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Building, 305 E. 2nd Street, Williamsburg, Pennsylvania. This ordinance will amend the Plan Document for 2023 with the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System, a summary applicable to the Ordinance follows: AN ORDINANCE OF WILLIAMSBURG BOROUGH, BLAIR COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELECTING TO AMEND ITS...
The Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company resumed its monthly Sunday dinner fundraiser this past weekend after taking the summer off. Fire Chief Ron Henry estimates the dinners bring in about $3,000 each month, money he said helps keep the fire company in business. While the pandemic forced a halt to the monthly dinners for much of 2020, the fire company started them again last year as a strictly drive-up service. This year, diners will have a choice of take-out or coming inside for a sit-down dinner. “We did try to resume eat-in last s...
On Sept. 17, the last class to graduate from Roaring Spring held a mini reunion to celebrate their upcoming 80th birthdays at the Nancy and Jack Ashman quarter horse farm along Clover Creek, Williamsburg. In all, 20 people enjoyed the appetizers and delicious meal prepared by Chef Jason Ashman. Shown (from left) are classmates: Leonard Ritchey, Mechanicsburg; Larry Lear, East Freedom; Jim Brown, New Hope; Linda (Heuston) Garber, McConnellstown; Don Miller, Duncansville; Nancy (Clinich) Ashman;...
This five-generation family photo features (seated, from left) Joanne Stern, great-grandmother; Evelyn Guyer, great-great-grandmother; infant Charlotte Ciprich held by her mother Colleen Ciprich; and (standing) Rita Murphy (grandmother) Evelyn is 100 years old and lives at Homewood in Martinsburg. Joanne lives in Martinsburg. Charlotte, Colleen and Rita live in Hollidaysburg. Joanne, Rita, Colleen and Charlotte all share the same middle name - Kay - that Evelyn had selected for Joanne when she...
Shown is the Central High School Class of 1977's 45th reunion picture. The group had a buffet-style meal on Aug. 20 at the U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg. Strolling magician Richard Benninghoff entertained the class for the evening. Thirty-eight 1977 classmates and 25 guests were in attendance for a delightful evening....
Joseph Hamer, who provided the 1940 Roaring Spring High School class photo as featured in the Herald during the month of September, submitted another one of his mother's class photos. This is his mother's first grade class photo. Shirley Thompson (Hamer) is in the first row, seated in front of the teacher, Helen Martin. Hamer doesn't have any student information to offer with this photo and would guess the year to be 1929. If you recognize anyone in this photo or know someone who was in Helen...
Williamsburg Public Library The Williamsburg Public Library has been busy this past summer and into the fall, according to Head Librarian Roane Lytle. Lytle spoke about the Story Hour program the library is offering along with the Women's Civic Club. Story Hour is on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library, and anyone aged 3-5 is welcome to attend. "There are many fun things for children to do", Lytle said, including singing songs, reading books and crafts. Some of the upcoming Story Hour...
Blair County Planning Commission’s Trina Illig attending Williamsburg Borough’s October council meeting to give an update on the property on First Street. The first bid made was for total rehabilitation on both sides of the property, which proved to be too costly. A special meeting was held on Sept. 12 to discuss scaling back the project to where the 424 side would be demolished, and the other side (426), where a resident resides, would receive minor renovations. The project was awarded to BCS Contracting and a change order was made at the spe...
During last Tuesday evening’s authority meeting, grants were presented by Borough Manager Joe Lansberry. “Anything we can use in the next five years, we should use to our advantage,” Williamsburg Municipal Authority member Daryl Cole said. Lansberry discussed two specific grants: one with a budget of between $500,000 and $20 million, and another small systems grant that is worth between $30,000 and $500,000. Lansberry suggested two grinder pumps, a generator, a grinder head along with a butterfly valve to be added to the list of items to inclu...
The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers meet Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Lighthouse in Altoona. The topic will be producing value added products from the hive. Those interested need not be a beekeeper to attend. For more information, please call (814) 472-7637 You may visit the beekeeper website at www.ccbee.org....
Rylee Green, 12, of Martinsburg took this photo of baby bunnies at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park by the monkey bars. Green said there were three or four bunnies huddled together....
If you ever want to know anything about the history of Roaring Spring and its environs, it might be worthwhile to head over to Robinson Avenue and spend a little time with Larry Curfman. Curfman was born in Roaring Spring, at the original Nason Hospital in July 1938. Today at the age of 84, Curfman’s sharp mind recalls detail and emotion so quickly, it’s difficult for a scribe to keep pace. He recently put some of his thoughts to paper and we’re going to pass along what he had to say. Curfman’s story will continue in the Herald in coming...
Sunday, Oct. 2, Cove Lions of Loysburg began its monthly brunches. Over 144 folks plus children participated in this event. This breakfast will be held the first Sunday of every month. Above, Don Brallier and Denny Shoemaker enjoy the Lions brunch....
Saturday (Oct. 15) is the opening day of the statewide archery bear season that runs till Nov. 5. The statewide muzzleloader bear season also begins on Saturday and ends on Oct. 22. A special three-day firearm season for junior and senior license holders, active-duty military personnel, and certain disabled persons’ permit holders will be included from Oct. 20 through 22. Late November and early December will usher in the regular firearms season and extended seasons. These lengthy seasons provide, as Game Commission spokesmen like to say, l...
The undefeated Lady Dragon Soccer team faced the Bishop Guilfoyle Lady Marauders and the Penn Cambria Lady Panthers throughout the week. A tight game against the Marauders left the Dragons with a 3-2 victory, while a showing of dominance over the Panthers ended with a 7-2 Dragon victory. Against the Marauders, the first half was scoreless. A penalty kick gave the Marauders a lead in the second half, before Ella Garner scored an unassisted goal at 41:10 to tie the game again. Assisted by Jenna...
Central Cross country hosted a meet with Forest Hills, Chestnut Ridge, Bishop Carrol and Fellowship Christian Academy on Oct. 5 Male Race Results: CR 31 FH 27- FH win CR 26 C 29- CR win C 28 FH 27-FH win 1) Calan Bollman (CR) 17:15 2)Josh Morrison (FH) 18:23 3) Kevin Myers (CR) 18:35 4) Tyler Caron (FH) 18:53 5) Braden Allison (C) 19:24 6) Josiah Carnwath (CR) 19:28 7) Reese Moyer (FCA) 19:56 8) Tyler Biesinger (C) 20:00 9) Jack Smith (FH) 20:04 10) Hunter Myers (C) 21:04 Female Race Results: CR 43 FH 18 - FH win 1) Delaney Dumm (FH) 19:02 2)...
Recently Central High School's junior high, JV, and varsity girls volleyball teams had a charity "PINK" night game vs. Bishop Carroll on Oct. 6 at Central. Shown are the JH and JV/V teams and their coaches. The event raised $1,241, and this donation will be given to the Cove Cause for Cancer to support a local individual or family in need....
The Lady Dragon Tennis team sent two singles players and two doubles teams to compete in the district tournament. Julia Ritchey, who was seeded third in the tournament, defeated a Westmont player in the first round, then won in the quarterfinals against a Bishop Guilfoyle player, but lost a three-set match in the semifinals to the number-two seeded player from Central Cambria. Brooklyn Coppersmith won in the first round against another Bishop Guilfoyle player but lost in the quarterfinals to...
The Dragon soccer team continued through the season with three opponents throughout the week. The Dragons finished with one 4-1 victory at the beginning of the week against the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders, and two 2-0 losses later in the week against both the Penn Cambria Panthers and the Cambria Heights Highlanders. Against the Marauders, Central’s Ben Brumbaugh gave the Dragons an early lead with an unassisted goal at 6:44 in the first half. The Dragons had given up one goal in the first half for the score to remain tied until halftime but e...
Northern Bedford's Aaron Bowers grinds out some yardage before being brought down by the Claysburg-Kimmel defense in first quarter action. Northern Bedford defeated C-K 44-21....
The Lady Dragon Volleyball team came out from a two-match week with one win and one loss. The Lady Dragons were defeated early in the week in a 3-0 loss to the Richland Lady Rams, but narrowly pulled out a 3-2 victory over the Bishop Carroll Lady Huskies. Throughout all three sets against the Rams, the Dragons remained close to victory, but fell just short at the end of each of the sets, losing 25-22 in the first, then 25-23 in the next two. Alex Klotz had 10 good serve receptions and 12 good digs, while Payton Gregg had 13 good serve...
Though wet and slippery conditions were in play, nothing could stop the Dragons’ offense from scoring in another blowout victory against the Central Cambria Red Devils. Even with a slow first half, the Dragons still came out on top with a 41-10 victory. The opening kickoff left the Red Devils with the ball, where they began their slow trudge towards the endzone with nonstop running plays. With a constant running clock, the Red Devils came just shy of scoring due to the Dragons impenetrable defense but settled for a field goal and a three-point...
In a match against Claysburg-Kimmel on Friday, Oct. 7, Northern Bedford volleyball won 3-0. NB's record is currently at 9-1. C-K's is at 5-4....
UPMC is hosting its fourth annual Breast Cancer Walk-In Mammogram Screening Event at multiple locations across the region. Mammograms are an important tool in the early detection of breast cancer. For this event, women age 40 and over, who are eligible through their insurance for a screening mammogram and who do not already have an upcoming scheduled mammogram can receive one without an appointment. • Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., UPMC Bedford, 10455 Lincoln Hwy, Everett, PA, 15537 • Wednesday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., UPMC Outpati...
The Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company resumed its monthly Sunday dinner fundraiser this past weekend after taking the summer off. Fire Chief Ron Henry estimates the dinners bring in about $3,000 each month, money he said helps keep the fire company in business. While the pandemic forced a halt to the monthly dinners for much of 2020, the fire company started them again last year as a strictly drive-up service. This year, diners will have a choice of take-out or coming inside for a sit-down dinner. “We did try to resume eat-in last s...
Baker Mansion is hosting a Haunted Tour by candlelight of the mansion, which will be held Oct. 14 and 15 and Oct. 21 and 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. Kate Rimbeck, executive director of The Blair County Historical Society and the Baker Mansion History Museum, said, "We are turning off the lights to the mansion and we are giving the participants an LED lantern and sending them through the mansion to hear stories about the hauntings of the mansion based on research, facts and first-hand experience." In...
The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of new phones and modems for the township office and police department at their regular monthly meeting on Oct. 4. The new equipment, to be installed by Crowsnest Broadband, will allow the township secretary to transfer calls directly to the police department rather than having to tell callers to hang up and call back to select a different number, among other new features. The move comes a month after supervisors voted to switch internet service providers to Crowsnest as part...
There is a lot to learn about the agriculture industry in Blair County, and one annual event helps community members understand it better. Hundreds gathered at Highland Meadows, LLC to partake in Down on the Farm Thursday, Oct. 6, from 5 until 7 p.m. Those who came had the chance to eat, have fun, and try out some maple syrup. The event was put together by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce's Farm-City Committee as a way for people of all backgrounds to become more informed about the inner...
Trick or treat will be observed in Blair County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents are reminded to walk with small children, and wear visible clothing. Motorists are reminded that with the potential for a higher volume of pedestrian traffic, extreme caution is recommended to avoid any injuries, and never drive while wearing a costume mask. Parents are also reminded to inspect all candy before allowing children to eat any, if anything is found to be suspicious, contact law enforcement immediately....
Since a 42-28 loss at Penn Cambria left defending PIAA Class 3A semifinalist Central at 1-2, the Scarlet Dragons have reeled off four straight wins and held three of their four opponents under 17 points. “I feel like we’ve improved a lot,” Dragon senior running back-linebacker Kade Rhule said. For Central to keep its winning streak alive, it will have to find a way to slow down Bedford and lightning-fast running back Ethan Weber in a big Laurel Highlands Conference clash at Bison Stadium this week. Kickoff on Friday is scheduled for 7 p.m. for...
Claysburg-Kimmel's Ethan Mauk (right) attempts to tackle Northern Bedford's Aaron Bowers from behind on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Hollidaysburg's Tiger Stadium....
