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  • Shutout: Northern Bedford Defeats Claysburg-Kimmel 36-0

    Oct 21, 2021

    Northern Bedford improved its record to 5-3 on Friday, Oct. 15, with a shutout win at home over the Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs, 36-0. Sophomore QB Eion Snider completed 9-of-14 for 157 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting Junior Jestin Fernandez for a pair of scores. Sophomore Rece Dibert and Freshman Aaron Bowers each hauled in a TD reception, while Sophomore Adam Johnson added another score on the ground. Johnson was tops on the Panther rushing attack with 34 yards on 9 carries, while Fernandez was...

  • Freedom Township Chase Lands Woman in Jail, Man on the Run

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Oct 21, 2021

    A Saxton woman is behind bars after the car she was a passenger in led Freedom and Greenfield Township police on a chase, and when it was over, the discovery of drugs. Heather M. Miller, 29, is facing multiple drug-related charges after police discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia in her possession after the pursuit. According to the charges filed by Freedom Township police, on Oct. 11, an officer was in the area of Johnstown and Cream Hollow Road, Freedom Township, when he observed a silver Hyundai stopped at the intersection for an “unusual...

  • SCSD Mask Discussion Continues; Board Members Presented with Awards

    THOMAS SCHMITT, Correspondent|Oct 21, 2021

    The Monday, Oct. 18, Spring Cove School District Board of Directors regular meeting opened with school Board Member John Biddle and President James Butler receiving recognition from the Pa. School Board Association (PSBA) Representative Andrea Christoff. Biddle received recognition for 24 years of service on the board and was presented a plaque. Butler received recognition for 16 years of service. He was presented a certificate. Both were added to the PSBA Honor Roll of School Board Service. The public comment section of the meeting brought...

  • Local Farmer Wins Award for 50 Consecutive Years of Horse Breeding

    ANNA BAUGHMAN, Editor|Oct 21, 2021

    Jana Quarter Horse Farm was honored with the American Quarter Horse Association's Legacy Award, which commemorates 50 years of consecutive breeding. The farm officially started breeding in 1963. With only one short hiatus, the farm has bred horses every year since 1970. "Jana" is a combination of "Jack" and "Nancy." Jack and Nancy Ashman of Williamsburg have lived on their farm for 52 years. The ceremony, which took place in Texas, was postponed due to COVID-19. The farm received an award in...

  • Northern Bedford Middle School Names September Students of the Month

    Oct 21, 2021

    Northern Bedford Middle School has named its September students of the month. Grade 8 – Madison Haywood, daughter of Miranda Johnson Zachary Clouse, son of Kenton & Jennifer Clouse Grade 7 – Addison Reasy, daughter of Terra & Michael Sleighter and Andrew & Myriah Reasy Caden Troy, son of Michael & Chelsea Troy Grade 6 – Alexia Helsel, daughter of Keith & Carrie Helsel and Cara Warner Bryan Thomas, son of Wesley & Ashley Thomas...

  • Stand-Off With Police Ends With Gunfire, One Fatality

    Oct 21, 2021

    A Duncansville man is dead after a stand-off with police led to gunfire. Jacob W. Curry, 47, was killed after Bedford State Police were called to a home on the 200 block of Burket Drive, Bloomfield Township, Bedford County, just after 4 p.m. on Oct. 17 for a welfare check on a male. When police arrived, Curry barricaded himself inside the residence and begin shooting at troopers who had set up a perimeter around the house. Police returned fire and struck Curry. Police report that life saving measures were performed but Curry was pronounced...

  • Lisa Meyers Audet Foundation to Stage Pink Night at Central Game

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Oct 21, 2021

    On Friday evening, Oct. 29, when the Central Dragons take the field against Somerset at the Roaring Spring Athletic Field, they will be greeted by a sea of pink. The Lisa Meyers Audet Foundation has teamed up with the Central Quarterback Club for a special “Pink Night” to help raise funds for the Lisa Meyers Audet Scholarship and to bring awareness to the ongoing fight against breast cancer. The Lisa Myers Audet Foundation was created in honor of Lisa Myers Audet, a 1990 Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School graduate who went on to teach Eng...

  • Plum Creek Mountain's Use Limited to Hunting, Only for RS Residents

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Oct 21, 2021

    Roaring Spring Borough Council has made a final decision on the use of Plum Creek Mountain. A decision, it says, is in the best interest of the borough and its taxpayers. Council voted on, and approved, limiting use of the land to hunting only, and only for residents of Roaring Spring Borough, essentially getting back to the original intent of the land, according to Council President Rodney Green. “The original ordinance that was passed more than 20 years ago started out with Roaring Spring residents only using the land,” said Green. Green sai...

  • Changing Cove

    GEORGE BERKHEIMER, For the Herald|Oct 21, 2021

    The Information Age that began in the middle of the 20th century has delivered incredible benefits. Business efficiency has improved, students have access to more learning resources than ever before, and global communication is instantaneous and inexpensive. Unfortunately, rural areas like Morrisons Cove still lag behind the rest of the country in terms of the infrastructure that makes it possible. Residents in urban areas have been accessing the internet via wireless and fiber-based broadband...

  • Department of Health Emphasizes Importance of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings

    Oct 21, 2021

    As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues, the Department of Health emphasized the importance of continuing breast and cervical cancer screenings. The state has seen many women and individuals postpone these essential screenings due to COVID-19. “Throughout this month, we wear pink to draw attention to breast cancer awareness and honor those who have fought breast cancer,” Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam said. “Pink should remind us that we are not alone and there is support and programs available to ensure you have access to scree...

  • Successful Comeback Day for Making Strides of Central PA

    Oct 21, 2021

    With its first live event since 2019, the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Central Pennsylvania attracted some 300 participants who walked, danced, celebrated life and honored survivors on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Peoples' Natural Gas Field in Altoona. Led by this year's Survivor Ambassadors Jim Daversa and Helen Silveira, participants of every age joined in the walk, which wound through Lakemont Park, continued along Park Avenue and ended with a trip around...

  • Please read this story if you care about local journalism

    Allan J. Bassler, Publisher|Oct 21, 2021

    Dear Herald Readers: If you enjoy reading the Herald, and are aware of the importance of independent journalism to democracy, please follow this link and read this story. Thank you. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/11/alden-global-capital-killing-americas-newspapers/620171/ -- Publisher Allan Bassler...