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Gary Wayne Baker, 80, of rural Martinsburg, went home to be with his Lord peacefully, Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2023, at his home. He was born March 11, 1943, in Roaring Spring, son of the late James H. and F. Lucille (Smith) Baker. On June 15, 1968, he married Nancy L. Metzger at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy of 55 years: two children: Brent Y. Baker (Betsy) of rural Martinsburg and Brooke E. Snider (Chris) of Germantown, MD;...
Phillip Allan Linn, 75, of rural Williamsburg, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2023 at his home. He was born April 6, 1948, in Altoona, son of the late John D. Linn and H. Ruth (Witherow) Linn-Heverly and was twice married, first to Margie Kaye (Reed) Linn, who preceded him in death on March 5, 1991 and then to Donna J. (Baughman) Linn. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna of 29 years; and also his blended family: daughter, Julie Russell (Scott), daughter, Jana Mock (Terry), son, John...
Priscilla Gail (Hearn) Isenberg, 67, of Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. She was born Jan. 4, 1956, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Galen Edward and Alberta Blanche (McNamara) Hearn. She is survived by three daughters: Alicia M. Struble and her husband, Matt, Celina J. Seftas and her husband, Chris, and Briana R. Benson; and five grandchildren. She is also survived by six siblings, Bill Hearn, Nancy Hearn, Cindy Rice and her husband, Dr. Patrick Rice, Bob Hearn and his...
William V. Bogel Sr., 78, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at Homewood at Martinsburg after an extended illness. He was born Oct. 7, 1945, in Nashville, TN, son of the late, Ralph V. Sr. and Mattie E. (Fowler) Bogel. On Dec. 24, 1967, he married Dorothy L. Smith. She preceded him in death on Nov. 3, 2019, following 52 years of marriage. He is survived by two children: William V. Jr. (wife, Tammy) and Victoria Goff (husband, Stan); five grandchildren: Kera, Mattison, Colton,...
Catherine Louise (Nicodemus) Shirk, 95, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at home on Friday Oct. 6, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Clinton Elery Shirk; together they shared 43 years of marriage before his passing in 1993. Born March 21, 1928, in Woodbury, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Clarence and Catherine Margaret (Fouse) Nicodemus. Louise is survived by her three children Karen L. McKinstry and her husband Don of Baltimore MD, C. Brian Shirk and his wife Melinda, and C. E...
‘Reckless Risks’ Associated with Doyle To the Editor: With 9 grandchildren and a son who is a police officer working in Blair County, I have been distressed with the rulings and performance of Judge Elizabeth Doyle. In one particular case, over the objections of the District Attorney she released a defendant with felony drug offenses forbidden to possess a firearm. After his release, he was arrested again for aggravated assault and attempted homicide for an alleged shooting during a robbery in Logan Township not far from my home. Our com...
To the Editor: It has been 20 years since my last letter to the editor in support of Elizabeth Doyle for Blair County Judge. I knew her then as an even tempered, kind and intelligent Magisterial District Justice and I valued her wisdom. Through the years, she has remained the same person I knew back then and I appreciate her integrity in the face of adversity. Much has changed since then. Our culture has exploded with issues unimaginable, including the fentanyl crisis, child abuse, murder, and corruption. Her record proves that she has been...
How do you stand up for yourself, and just as importantly, others when no one will listen? Sixteen-year-old Tom Cavanagh, who has survived his fair share of trauma, has made a new friend at school. Her name is Amy and she just happens to be the former occupant of the home he and his family recently moved into. Tom and family are making a new start. They certainly deserve it after what they’ve been through. Until now, his mother’s relationships have been horrific. Nothing anyone should have to endure. Yet they did. They endured, persevered, surv...
To the Editor: With a professional interest in the success and advancement of all schools within my legislative district, I am proud to enthusiastically support Andrea Greenleaf Moses for school director of the Spring Cove School District. As the mother of two children who are enrolled in Spring Cove schools, Andrea is motivated to serve on the school board by a heartfelt desire to provide leadership that prioritizes the educational development of students and advocates for a vital parental role in that development. Andrea was born and raised...
Herald of Oct. 27, 1898 Lester, son of Mr and Mrs. Charles Patterson of Williamsburg, succumbed to scarlet fever. Public schools were closed Friday last and will remain closed until the epidemic has abated. Harry Moore, while drinking directly from a spring near East Sharpsburg, swallowed a lizard. It gave him considerable trouble until he received treatment from Dr. Nason, and the lad vomited the live lizard out of his stomach. Henry W. Keagy disposed of this house and lot, corner of East Allegheny and Wall streets, at public sale, Saturday...
Herald of Oct. 25, 1973 Martinsburg Borough Council voted to move the old bell from the attic to a new belfry in front of the borough building. The bell, which used to be in a belfry on top of the building when it was a school, was moved to the attic for safe keeping during World War II, when the belfry was converted into a lookout tower. After the war, the belfry was removed, and the bell remained in storage. Free chest X-rays were being offered in Martinsburg for people 18 years of age and older and school children with a positive reaction...
Herald of Oct. 26, 1923 State Police in Bedford County made 3,158 arrests for violations of the liquor laws during the first nine months of the year. Half of that number was bootleggers. The stork made a recent visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kauffman, and brought a fine baby boy. And now it’s “Grandpa Detter”. Mr. Chalmer A. Thomas of Altoona and Freeda Mae Leidy of Curryville were married October 18 in the parsonage of the First Church of the Brethren in Altoona. The bride was attired in white canton crepe and carried pink roses...
Herald of Oct. 29, 1998 Nason Hospital announced it was opening a family physician’s office near the Meadows Intersection in Hollidaysburg. Dr. Paul J. Wilkins, who was in a practice with Donald W. Bulger, in Claysburg, was expected to take over the Hollidaysburg office. Construction began on the new McDonald’s Restaurant in Roaring Spring. The owners hoped to have the restaurant open between Dec.15 and Jan. 1. A teen from Frankstown Township who was reported missing was found safe but disoriented, along Plum Creek Boulevard by a local res...
Herald of Oct. 28, 1948 A fair turnout is expected for next week’s presidential election. Most political dopsters predict a Dewey-Warren win for the Republicans, although President Truman appeared to be adding enthusiasm, if not hope, to the Democratic campaign. The Blair County Airport was planning for the start of four daily passenger flights beginning March 1. Two eastbound and two westbound flights were scheduled. The flights would be operated by All-American Aviation Company. Mr. and Mrs.James Shawley of Williamsburg rescued two M...
Herald of Oct. 24, 2013 The Randy and Twila Bigelow family of Catharine Township was awarded the Agricultural Community Excellence (ACE) Award. The award is given by the Farm-City Committee of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. The Bigelow’s Point View Farm is a dairy operation with 60 mostly Holstein cows. The North Woodbury township supervisors gave the Martinsburg Community Library $3,500 after Lisa King and Jackie Rhule appeared before the board asking for more financial support in light of cuts to library funding from other sources. C...
The time has come to end the long series on the Gospel of John which I embarked on many months ago. For me it has been a good reminder of the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. I recently came to better understand that the gospel isn’t just the good news of how we are saved but also how we are sanctified and will ultimately be rewarded and glorified. Who Jesus is and what he did for us is something that should impact us every day. One of the best ways to serve him and know him is to understand who he is and how he lived. Certainly, some of the s...
To promote a safe and fun environment for our neighborhood children and families, Martinsburg Brethren in Christ Church is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 25, 2023. Kids can trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk around the church parking lot from decorated trunks full of goodies. There will be snacks and a craft for the kids inside the church. If it rains, it will all be inside. This event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, from 6 to 7 p.m. This is a free event and is open to the community. The church is located at 334 Son Rise Drive...
There is so much turmoil, unrest, and conflict in our nation and our world. We need a good leader, who will be able to bring us together, united for the good of all. As you might expect, I do not think there is a human who can provide this. Each of us has a personal agenda that overrides our judgment about what is good for the other person. It is true for me too so I am not simply being critical of others. I wish and pray we would allow Jesus to be our Ruler. We can know from the Scriptural...
The Bedford County Correctional Facility held its second annual “Day of Responsibility” on Oct. 13, 2023. The mission statement was “Use the PRESENT to address the PAST so you have a FUTURE.” The event was held in the chapel of the facility. The “Day of Responsibility” came about from a group of prisoners with long-term sentences at the State Correctional Institution of Dallas in Luzerne County. They recognized that some of their past behaviors caused terrible pain to their victims, families and communities. They also recognized incarcerati...
Meeting A meeting of the Blair County Sanitary Administrative Committee will be held Tuesday, October 24th at 7pm. Location: 225 Bedford Street, Hollidaysburg PA 16648. Accepting Applications The Huston Township Supervisors are accepting applications for a 20 hour per week, part-time position. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license (no DUI’s), a CDL is not required, be at least 21 years of age, have some knowledge in operating and maintaining small equipment, and be able to interact well with the general public. Township residency is not...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion had to cancel its tractor pull on Oct. 14 due to the weather. Mark Wisecarver had rented the grounds for the morning for an outside auction as he does every fall. Hundreds of folks came out for the auction despite the rain. The SCPR kitchen opened at 7 A.M. for breakfast sandwiches and hot drinks. They continued serving food for lunch and the kitchen stayed open until 2:45 p.m. Despite the rain folks were in good spirits and enjoyed drinking hot chocolate and...
Maintenance Supervisor Jared Mellott explained a recent issue in the domestic water pumps, which concerned parents about the safety of the school drinking water. At the monthly Northern Bedford County School District Board of Directors meeting, Mellott explained that recently water pump one became inoperable then pump two tripped out. The pump was leaking back to the reservoir. Mellott said pump one needs to be replaced at a cost of $5,000 to $6,000 due to pressure issues. Pump two, he said, is currently operating. Mervac is ordering parts for...
Earlier this year the Friendship Volunteer Fire Company asked the Roaring Spring Borough Council to include a 1-mill tax increase in its 2024 budget to help fund the fire department. Citing increased costs, dwindling contributions, and equipment that will need to be replaced soon, the fire company said it needs a steadier and more reliable stream of funding to help keep the doors to the fire hall open. The idea of a millage increase was first presented to council at its April meeting when Friendship Chief James Musselman, who also holds a seat...
It’s apple season! Apples always take me back to the first week of school and the old saying, “A is for apple.” Although that can be somewhat frowned upon in the new education system, for me, it’s a tried and true way to teach my preschoolers all about letter A. This year, several of our classrooms at Bright Beginnings have been busy making all kinds of apple desserts, and that got me thinking: I need a new cake recipe, and this recipe luckily fell on my lap. So delicious! Apple Spice Cake Ingredients: 4 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled...
Some Senior ladies and gentleman braved the elements for Saturday evening's homecoming festivities for the Class of 2024. Shown (from left) are Prince and Princess Ayla Hileman and Luke Uplinger, and King and Queen Claire Carper and Talmadge Gunnett. Other court members included Kara Lansberry, Chloe England, Isaac McGregor and Andrew McMonagle. Following the parade and crowning at the football field, the homecoming dance was held from 7-10 p.m....
“No bids received,” Woodbury Township Secretary Kelsie Lego said during the October township meeting about the bids to help with winter maintenance. Vice Chairman Ed Clark made a motion to re-advertise for bids with Craig Hamilton seconding. The motion passed. The Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance that the township has been discussing for almost a year came to fruition at the meeting. Clark made a motion to advertise the ordinance with Hamilton seconding. The motion passed. This ordinance sets the guidelines for development within the...
"We were all friends with him," Martinsburg Mayor Rich Brantner Sr. said of William "Bill" Peck, who was recently buried at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife, Rose. Brantner along with three classmates - Dan Ross, John Mayhue and Dave Stubbs - traveled to Arlington on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for the military honors funeral. Peck was a classmate of Brantner's and a member of the Williamsburg High School Class of 1965. Peck passed away in October of 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. Peck was born on...
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invites Pennsylvanians to cultivate some good luck by carving out some time to support a Pennsylvania pumpkin farmer. Purchase a PA-grown pumpkin and show your creativity by entering the PA Preferred pumpkin contest, PA Pumpkin Palooza: Where Gourds Go Glam. “Fall is not complete without a visit to a Pennsylvania pumpkin patch,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “Enjoy a day with friends or family, then take home a pumpkin to paint or carve. Whatever your age or skill level – show us what you can...
As the Wreaths Across America ceremony approaches on Dec. 16, organizers would like to introduce the veterans at Mount Pleasant Cemetery who will be remembered. The Mount Pleasant Cemetery may be small in comparison to other local cemeteries, but there are 48 fallen veterans who proudly served this nation who are laid to rest there. The Hickory Bottom Cemetery is included in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery Association; therefore, the seven Civil War Veterans and two Revolutionary War Veterans will be honored following the wreath laying at Mount...
An annual talent show enables the community to show what makes them unique while raising money for a local foundation. For the fourth year in a row, Cove's Got Talent took place Saturday, Aug. 19, during Party in the Park. The event was held as a way to raise money for Cove Cause for Cancer and has become a popular event for participants and viewers alike. The fundraiser is dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families pay for medical and travel expenses. Tim Guyer has been in charge...
The Central Dragon Football team traveled to face the Bedford Bisons last week for their eighth week of the regular season. After a very slow first half, the Dragons took off on both offense and defense to end with a 42-7 victory. After the Dragons kicked off to the Bisons to start the game, possession of the ball drifted between the two for a scoreless first quarter. The Dragons then scored early in the second quarter with a 30-yard touchdown reception by Jacob Benton to take a small lead. With a little more than a minute remaining in the...
The Lady Dragon Soccer team faced both the Tyrone Lady Golden Eagles and the Bishop Guilfoyle Lady Marauders in the prior week, falling to both with scores of 2-1 and 3-2 respectively. Against the Golden Eagles, the Dragons started with the lead after Kira Trexler scored in the first half, assisted by Leya Hazenstab. Sadly, in the second half, the Eagles scored two goals less than a minute apart to create a deficit that the Dragons couldn't come back from. The Dragons faced a similar fate in their match against the Marauders. After a pair of...
Central Martinsburg vs. Hollidaysburg - 3.1 miles Varsity SITE: Central High School Martinsburg BOYS TEAM SCORE(S): Hollidaysburg 20; Central Martinsburg 35 BOYS INDIVIDUAL 1) Reuben Manfred (H) 18:30 ; 2) Braden Allison (CM) 18:44 ; 3) ]Isaac Watt (H) 19:28 ; 4) Sebastian Diaz (H) 19:31 ; 5) Joseph McNicholas (H) 19:33 ; 6) Ethan Olivieri (CM) 19:44 ; 7) Dominik Watt (H) 20:02 ; 8) Gordon Batchelder (H) 20:09 ; 9) Landon Krupka (H) 20:54; 10) Camden Kuster (CM) 21:14; 11) Logan Krupka (H) 21:22; 12) Carson Krupka (H) 21:40; 13) Joel Stock (H)...
Northern Bedford's Eion Snider scored the first touchdown of the night with a pass reception and run against North Star Friday. This touchdown began the Panthers' road to success, as they beat North Star, securing a 7-0 record....
My email inbox was recently bombarded with emails regarding a raid by the state legislature on the PGC’s Game Fund. An amendment to House Bill 1300 was approved by the State Senate that would transfer $150 million from the Game Fund to the state’s Clean Stream Fund. Proponents of this move said the money would come from the PGC’s pool of $525 million in unspent oil and gas reserve money. After the Senate had approved this move, it went back to the House for concurrence. At first this sounded like a reasonable move to assist in cleaning the C...
In a week with two matches, the Lady Dragon Volleyball team found one loss and one victory. Their loss came against the Hollidaysburg Lady Tigers with a score of 3-0, while their victory came over the Bishop Guilfoyle Lady Marauders with a score of 3-0 as well. Against the Tigers, the Dragons had a slow night and sadly took a loss in all three sets with scores of 25-19, 25-16 and 25-12. Kaitlyn Weitzel had four kills and four aces, while Amber Shade had five assists. Against the Marauders, howev...
From Coach Shaun Coppersmith: 10-10-23 District 6-2A Semifinals (Home) vs. Westmont Julia Ritchey dominated her opponent winning 6-1 6-0. Brooklyn Coppersmith had a tough outing losing in two sets. Zoe Grill played a tough match but ended up losing in 2 sets. Kate Dunn and Breslyn Beech fought hard to win in 2 sets both in a tiebreaker 7-6 7-6. Taryn Walters and Lila Kyle played a good match but ended up losing in 2 sets. This is the second straight season Westmont has knocked the Lady Dragons...
The Spring Cove School District took another step in ensuring safety for staff and students by hiring Gregory Sutton as a part-time school police officer for 16 hours per week with a starting rate of pay set at $25/hour. “We are fortunate to currently have four (police) resource officers, two part-time and two full-time, all of them retired State Police Officers,” said Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker at the Monday, Oct. 16, school board of directors meeting. The district was originally looking at hiring a full-time officer, but that can...
Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company Asst. Chief James Lang and junior firefighter Ricky Cales get ready to greet visitors to the Freedom Township fire hall on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Freedom Township held an open house for Fire Prevention Week....
On Oct. 23, 2023, PA CareerLink Bedford County will reopen at a new address: 195 Pennknoll Rd., Everett, PA 15537. The old facility at 1 Corporate Drive, Bedford, will close permanently on Oct. 19, 2023. The new facility at 195 Pennknoll Rd. in Everett, is located on Bedford County Technical Center property, a freestanding building behind the school. All no-cost employment services that were provided at the old location will be offered at the new. The mission is to equip individuals with the tools they need to enter the job market with a...
The Friends of the Martinsburg Community Library are holding two fall fundraisers. They are currently selling Bedford Candies until Nov. 21. Orders are being taken at the library and will be delivered there on Dec. 8. Payment is needed with the order and checks should be made out to the Martinsburg Community Library. On Sunday, Nov. 5, Hoss’s Restaurant in Duncansville is holding a Community Day/Night for the library. Voucher cards can be picked up at the library and must be presented when ordering. Hoss’s will donate a portion of the sal...
The Herald office will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. The office will reopen on Monday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m. Please call the Herald office at (814) 793-2144 with any questions or concerns. The Herald office is located at 209 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg, PA 16662....
Central High School Senior Jack Dunn isn’t surprised his Scarlet Dragons are undefeated through eight games this year. After, last season, when he was part of the record-setting PIAA Class 3A semifinalist Dragons’ scout team, he was facing competition as tough as anything he’d see when he got to be a starter himself. “It was fun practicing against them. There was no one better,” Dunn said energetically. “Iron sharpens iron.” Dunn and the Dragons will get a test worthy of that preparation this week when they welcome East Section 1 champion Clea...
A Hopewell man is behind bars after leading North Woodbury Township Police on a chase through Martinsburg on his motorcycle. According to the criminal complaint, on Oct. 6, while at the North Woodbury Township police station, an officer heard the sound of a “loud” motorcycle later determined to be driven by Tyson Miller, 28, traveling north on Curryville Rd. toward Martinsburg. Police attempted to follow Miller and observed him pulling out from Highland Street in Martinsburg onto East Allegheny Street with a passenger on the back of the mot...
In a close game, Northern Bedford maintained its perfect record with a 36-25 win over North Star. Northern Bedford's Noah Baker (57) sacks North Star quarterback Connor Yoder in second quarter action Friday...
The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board is down a member following the resignation of 10-year school director Craig Burket at its Oct. 11 meeting. Burket said he was honored to serve on the board and said his resignation is due to moving out of the district. Burket said a change in his personal life with his upcoming marriage has changed the direction of his life and that he considers having served on the board as an honor and privilege. “I’d like to thank my constituents who voted for me, who trusted my judgment,” he said. Burket said his desir...
The Herald will accept Letters to the Editor regarding the Nov. 7 edition until 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, for the Oct. 26 Election Edition. Candidates and candidate supporters can send typed letters to editor@mcheraldonline.com. Those interested are encouraged to use email to ensure the letters are received at the Herald by the deadline. Those with questions are encouraged to call the Herald or email Anna Baughman Miller at the address provided above. Those who would like to look into ballots should go to https://www.blairco....
Fire tore through Bobcat in Martinsburg Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17. While not many details were available at press time, it was around noon when employees of the BCO Mart noticed fire that one employee said appeared to be coming from under a truck in the parking lot. They then noticed smoke pouring from the building and called 911. The building was fully engulfed in flames when crews from at least six fire departments arrived minutes later. Firefighters were still on the scene fighting the...
