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By Doug Mingle and Jo Ellen Mingle from Roaring Spring True Value Hardware On October 14, Illinois-based True Value Company announced that it was filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the company's business operations to Do it Best, another distribution company serving independent retailers in the home improvement industry. While the True Value brand is well known by do-it-yourselfers, contractors and tradespeople around the country, what...
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce's Farm City Dinner will be on Wednesday, November 13 at the East Freedom Firehall. During the event, Cove View Farms of Curryville owned and oeprated by the Bechtel Family, will be honored as the recipient of the Agricultural Community Excellence Award. They were nominated by Tom Ritchey and in his letter to the Blair County Farm-City Committee, he thought they were an example of the true spirit of family farming and dedication to their community. The farm ha...
North Woodbury Township Police Department recently installed the Motorola Vigilant Automatic License Plate Reader on its patrol vehicle. Chief of Police Lance Morris said the purchase of the system was approved at the township's July meeting and has been in operation since October 1. He received a total of three quotes with Motorola's being the number one recommended choice with multiple departments that already use it. Morris said he was able to purchase the system for $12,650 with a year...
At the recent Roaring Spring Borough Council meeting, Fire Marshal James Musselman reported that fire activity has been relatively quiet. He said he had a conversation with other fire chiefs, noting that current fire prevention efforts appear to be working well. However, Musselman highlighted the importance of staying proactive, especially as the number of volunteer firefighters continues to decline across Pennsylvania. "This week was pretty busy," he said, referring to the Friendship Fire...
By Juls Bratton Sales & Marketing Director, Homewood at Martinsburg Team Homewood donates $7,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association, bringing their total donations over the past three years to $17,000.00. As an individual with many years’ experience working with individuals afflicted with the various stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Sandy Deininger, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, has always been an advocate for the patient, to try and enhance their daily lives each and every day;...
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Claycomb, 100, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Baltimore, Md., passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 2024, at the home. She was born May 23, 1924, in the Eldorado area of Altoona, daughter of the late William B. and Mary B. (Russell) Eckhard. On Feb. 23, 1946, she married Jack Lincoln Claycomb in Washington, DC. He preceded her in death June 17, 2008, following 61 years of marriage. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and...
Phyllis L. (Crissman) Lamborn, 85, of Martinsburg, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away Oct. 19, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born Nov. 20, 1938, in St. Clairsville, daughter of the late Blair F. and Isabelle (Weyant) Crissman. On May 20, 1958, at the Osterburg Lutheran Church Parsonage, she was united in marriage to Merle W. Lamborn. He preceded her in death Nov. 9, 2015. She is survived by a son, Wayne E. Lamborn of New Enterprise; daughter, Tammy Jo Barkman (Lance) of Roaring...
John G. Stump, 82, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday evening, Oct. 20, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born Dec. 2, 1941, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Charles A. Jr. and Anna L. (Poorbaugh) Stump. He is survived by five nieces; three great-nieces; three great-nephews; and two great-great nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte L. Price; and a brother-in-law, Fred C. Price. John was a 1959 graduate of Roaring Spring High School and also attended the University of...
Joseph Max Imler "Jody", 65, of Hopewell, formerly of New Enterprise, passed away Oct. 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1959, at the Bedford Hospital, son of the late Joseph Leroy and Alta Ruth (Eshelman) Imler. He is survived by a sister, Barbara Bendetti of Florida; sister, Susan McCormick of Texas; brother, Jeff Imler (Jackie) of New Enterprise; nieces and nephews: Robert McCormick, Corey McCormick, Michelle Diehl, Preston Imler, Donn Imler, Wesley Imler, David Imer, Caiden...
It's almost time for Halloween. That means most stores have their Christmas decorations out and ready! We're not sure if we should say "Trick-or-Treat" or "Scary Chr..." I mean "Merry Christmas." Most of us are used to tales of horror at Halloween. In many areas of the world, it is commonplace to celebrate with ghostly tales at Christmastime. Yuletide ghost stories were more common than one might think. In the Victorian era, it was quite common to share ghost stories with eggnog and sugar...
Setting The troll sightings took place along I 99 in Bedford County Pennsylvania in the summer of 1986. A rather portly troll approximately 33 years old and rumored to weigh over 175 lbs at the time was spotted (as expected) waiting patiently under a bridge that carried I 99 over state route 869 near the vicinity of the little hamlet known as St. Clairsville. In spite of the fact that this sighting took place along an interstate highway, very few people actually witnessed the super sprite sitting in the shade of the overpass on that hot and hum...
The Herald will accept Letters to the Editor regarding the Nov. 5 election until 12 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, for the Oct. 31 edition. Candidates and candidate supporters can send typed letters to [email protected]. 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 Cati Keith at the address provided above. Note on Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor and Editorial Content: The Herald does not publish any opinions reg...
Herald of Oct. 27, 1899 From Oct. 24, 1974 and Oct. 28, 1999 Editions The engine of a freight train ran over the right leg of William S. Dent in Milford Center, Ohio, 28 miles west of Columbus. The leg had to be amputated. Dent was well known in the Cove, having served as brakeman on trains serving the local branch at the same time his father was conductor, leading passengers to refer to the train as “Dent’s Train.” His brother, Thomas J. Dent of Henrietta, a fireman on the branch train, was notified by telegram and left immediately for Ohio....
Herald of Oct. 24, 1924 From Oct. 24, 1974 and Oct. 28, 1999 Editions Mrs. D.B. Teeter of Lafayetteville enjoyed a trip to Detroit with relatives and a tour of the Ford factory. At the same time, the Prince of Wales was there, as a visitor, and was presented two cars, a large one and a solid nickel Ford, to take back home as gifts from the manufacturer. Wedding bells rang for Elmer Ferry and Minnie Kauffman of Roaring Spring, married at the Reformed parsonage at Curryville. William and Martha (Benson) Brumbaugh celebrated their golden...
Herald of Oct. 27, 1949 Martinsburg’s efforts for community improvement moved forward this week when more than 100 Oriental Plane trees were planted. A very impressive service was held at New Enterprise on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, when the congregation of the Church of the Brethren laid the cornerstone for their new house of worship, construction of which has been in progress for some time. Letters explaining the purpose of “Career Day” and forms listing more than 50 occupations will be submitted to juniors and seniors at the Morrison Cove...
Herald of Oct. 24, 1974 Ghosts, goblins and assorted Halloween creatures will have a chance to show off their holiday costumes in a community party at Martinsburg and in parades at Roaring Spring and Williamsburg. Workmen from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation were busy this week erecting snow fences along the highways of Northern Bedford County. The Rev. Mark B. Michael will be installed as pastor of the Greenfield Charge of the United Church of Christ in a special service at Grace Church Claysburg, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27....
Herald of Oct. 28, 1999 The Roaring Spring industrial neighbors of New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. were joined by approximately a dozen residential neighbors in urging the Department of Environmental Protection to deny a mining permit revision that would allow NES&L to dig 50 feet deeper in its Roaring Spring dolomite quarry. Voters in Blair County will see only one contest for countrywide office when they go to the polls next Thursday, while voters in Bedford County will need to decide five contests for courthouse row offices. A fast-moving...
Herald of Oct. 23, 2014 The Blair County Tea Party is sponsoring a debate between the two candidates for the 80th District. The debate will be between the two candidates who hope to fill the office currently held by Jerry Stern (R). Stern is retiring at the end of this term. The candidates are Judy Ward of Frankstown Township and Jason Lynn of Bellwood. Ward, 55, is running as a Republican and Lynn, 28, as an independent. Twenty officers recently took part in a patrol rifle instructor course hosted by the Martinsburg and Allegheny Township...
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, school architects, did a facility study update for the board and the public in attendance at the October Regular School Board of Directors meeting for the Spring Cove School District. Joseph Crabtree and Larry Levato revealed that Spring Cove has seen an 11% decline in student population over the last decade and meets Pa. Dept. of Education guidelines for space. The secondary level only has a 76% utilization rate and Spring Cove Elementary a 79% rate. The biggest focus of districts are 1) Safety and security...
There was a shed fire that occurred off of North Road, in New Enterprise at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, according to Southern Cove Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief Darl Ritchey. “It was fully involved when we got on scene, but we had no challenges with getting the fire out,” he said. Ritchey said crews were on the scene until about 2:30 a.m. He said the homeowners were on the scene at the time. Ritchey said everything in the shed was a total loss including a tractor, skid loader, and other equipment being des...
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s near-total ban on Sunday hunting has long had the support of farmers and outdoor groups, but crop-hungry deer and swing district lawmakers could tip the state toward lifting restrictions. The debate over hunting on Sundays isn’t new in Harrisburg, but this year something changed: The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau dropped its longstanding opposition to the practice, potentially clearing the way for a shift. Farmers like Mark Duda made the trade association change its tune. Duda’s Farm is a family-owned operation in rura...
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The ancient Celtic people celebrated Samhain to mark the end of harvest season. It was a time when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, as ghosts visited earth. After the Roman Empire conquered the Celtic people, their festivals of Feralia (in which the the Romans honored the passing of the dead) and a day to honor Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit and trees, were combined with Samhain. Taking place on November 1, the Catholic holiday of All Saints’ Day (All Hallows’ Day) also contributes to Hal...
Northern Bedford lost a tough game to the Windber Ramblers with a score of 35-6, costing the Panthers the ICC South Title. The Player of the Game was Ben Cark who had 20 carries for 108 yards. Clark ran his heart out. The Play of the Game was when Northern's Joey O'Brian picked up Windber's fumble and ran for 10 yards to get the only points of the game for the Panthers. The Unsung Hero of the Game was the team as a whole; they never gave up, despite being down multiple points. Next week, the...
Juniata Valley secured a dominant 44-22 win over Southern Huntingdon on Friday night, thanks to a second-half surge sparked by a refocused offensive line and key defensive plays. Despite holding a two-score lead at halftime, the Green Hornet coaching staff was dissatisfied with the offensive line’s first-half performance. The halftime message was clear, and the line responded by opening up the ground game, leading to an all-but-one-pass second half. The Green Hornets used their improved run game and timely defense to control the second half, e...
The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs came up just short in their attempt to tie the game late, as Mount Union held on for a 21-13 victory. With the Bulldogs driving, Mason Campagna’s pass was tipped and fell incomplete, turning the ball over to the Trojans, who ran out the clock. Despite the loss, Claysburg-Kimmel still secured the Inter-County Conference’s North Division title through a three-way tiebreaker with Mount Union and Moshannon Valley. In the head-to-head matchups, the Bulldogs finished with a plus-three point differential, while Mos...
Despite a strong defensive showing in the first half, Central fell to the undefeated Clearfield Bison, 35-14, on the Bison’s senior night Friday. The Scarlet Dragons held Clearfield to 14 points through two quarters but struggled offensively, managing only 1 yard of total offense in the first half and trailing 14-0 at halftime. Central’s offense came to life in the third quarter, with quarterback Eli Muthler leading two touchdown drives. However, each time the Dragons scored, Clearfield responded with touchdown runs by Brady Collins, kee...
We’re now at the cusp of the busiest time for deer in Pennsylvania. It is the beginning of the deer breeding season known as the rut. Female deer will become fertile, and the male deer, the bucks, will be out seeking them. This activity peaks in early November, though it extends well into the month and on into December as not all does (female deer) are ready to breed on the same day. This keeps mature bucks on the prowl, though researchers have found that immature bucks get in on the action, too, as their big brothers cannot keep up with all t...
Restored Grounds reopened with new owners Mara Laird and Ryan Bowers on Monday, October 14. They will have a grand opening on November 18. Bowers and Laird, are a couple who were workers and met when the original business was open. "We became partners and business partners," he said. They said the original Restored Ground closed earlier this year in May, because the owner had a change in the season of life. "She had to pick between the coffee shop and her real estate business, and she decided...
By Preston Shoemaker for the Altoona Curve The Altoona Curve are pleased to announce a new partnership with neighboring Lakemont Park for the 28th Anniversary of Holiday Lights on the Lake. The festive, drive-through holiday light display will open on November 15, 2024, and run through January 5, 2025, operating from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. “Holiday Lights on the Lake is a historic tradition for many families in Blair County and the surrounding area, and we are very excited to partner with Lakemont Park to continue this tradition for so...
This is part four of a continuing series about notable people who have at one time or another called the Cove home. This week's article features musician/promoter Steve Aungst. Aungst was the founder of the regional touring group The Vicksburg Quartet. He was the founder and organizer of The Pennsylvania State Singing Convention held annually in Martinsburg. If that wasn't enough, he was also a booking agent for local and regional music and variety acts and founder and director of The Meister...
A few of the Herald’s own were recognized at the 2024 Keystone Media Awards which were presented on Thursday, Oct 17 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel. Rick Boston won first place in ongoing news coverage for his story “Martinsburg Fire at Bobcat of Martinsburg”. Anna Miller, our previous Herald editor, received a feature story honorable mention for her story “Martinsburg Been Working So Hard - Central Students Put Hearts Into ‘Footloose’ Performance”. Herald photographer, Gary Baranec, won sports feature photo second place for “C-...
Mark 9:38-50 Think about the people you have known for a long time or maybe someone you recently met. Would you say that they are salty? Would you call them “salt of the earth people”? When I was a teen-ager I would often joke with my mom that she was the Queen of Cliches. She had a lot of pat statements for situations we faced in our everyday lives. Once in a while she would use the phrase “salt of the earth person” to describe someone we had encountered. I didn’t give it a lot of thought at the time, but I do think of her saying that phra...
Recently I finished listening to a biography of Elon Musk. He emerged from a troubled childhood and became the cofounder of PayPal and the founder of Tesla and SpaceX. If we could poll society as to what constitutes success, I believe Mr. Musk could check nearly all the boxes. He has made lots of money, is regarded as making a real difference in the world, has evident giftedness, has been the partner of numerous celebrated women, is able to spend time with wealthy and important and powerful people, and is able to throw exotic parties in exotic...
I came across a Sunday School lesson I had taught some time ago. I think it has lessons for me and for us. The text is taken from the Book of Lamentations, 3:19-40, written by Jeremiah later in his life. By this time he is an old and broken man. His prophetic words and he himself have been rejected by his people. Israel has been captured, then scattered by the Assyrians. Babylon, under King Nebuchadnezzar, has destroyed Jerusalem, the Temple, the nation of Judah, and carried many away into captivity. Jeremiah has issued his prophecy that this...
Maintenance workers from the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park rake up leaves on Monday morning....
Pictured on the left is are the men's mixed bracket winners: Jeff and Colt Detwiler. Picture on the right are the women's bracket winners. From left, Kara and Beth Lansberry took first place, and Valerie Wyland Prough and Susan Houck took second place. Pickleball is in the air. A group of Williamsburg residents got together last Sunday, October 13 all in the name of pickleball. The group of residents, typically play each other on normal days but wanted to have a tournament to raise funds for a...
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Shane Munarik was on hand at Catharine Township to address local issues within the Township – mainly speeding. Residents who were in attendance of the meeting complained of speeding on Yellow Springs Drive throughout the day, and Recreation Drive to beat the school bus in both the morning and after school. Supervisors discussed adding a speed sign, which they later voted on to purchase for $3,300 with ARPA funds, at a location to try to combat speeding in the Township. “We definitely appreciate you com...
“Things are gearing up here at the library and we are excited for our upcoming events,” Williamsburg Public Library’s Head Librarian Roane Lytle said. He said the Thursday book club held during the spring and summer months which featured local authors who talked about their books was successful. “We got such a great response from patrons and attendees, we wanted to keep the momentum going and bring in the authors again,” Lytle said. Kevin Stiver, Patty Wilson, and Jim Snyder Jr. will all be coming to the library. Stiver started the series, b...
For a few months, the Williamsburg Historical Society was at a standstill waiting to become a 501.c.3 organization. They were also waiting to move into their renovated space in the downstairs area of the Williamsburg Public Library. Following Tuesday evening's meeting, it looks like things are on the upswing for the Historical Society. Williamsburg Historical Society President Marge Troxell gave an update on items received from Dave Sollenberger's extensive collection and is waiting to hear...
Stiffler McGraw Engineer John Clabaugh discussed with Williamsburg Municipal Authority Members the lack of communication between Cove Forge and the authority. The authority asked for a capacity letter from Cove Forge, which has yet to be received. Clabaugh sent a letter to Cove Forge architect and others about the instantaneous water demand for the campus. Following this, a letter was sent to Woodbury Township making them aware that a letter was not received and the required certificate was not issued from the authority, which could hinder an...
Take Back Day The Williamsburg Lions Club will be hosting their annual National Take Back Day for prescription and over the counter drugs that are not being used or are expired. The event will take place at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m....
Evening temps have dropped and the days grow shorter. It's October, after all, and one of the markers of the season besides finding stink bugs and beetles tucked away in warm corners of the house is the harvest of apples and hickory nuts from yards, orchards, and at field edges. If you come upon a Shagbark Hickory tree, check the ground for thick, quartered, brownish, green husks containing pale, hard nuts. This resilient, native tree produces large amounts of tasty fruit/nuts every few years,...
The Blair County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of residents receiving phone calls from a male caller identifying himself as a Deputy of the Blair County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claims that a “jury duty or witness” appearance has been missed, resulting in an arrest warrant being generated for the recipient. The actor provides instructions on how to handle the warrant by paying a dollar amount that could resolve the outstanding warrant. The actor also gives a case number and the victim’s personal information (making i...
Gemma, a Golden Retriever from MEJIMO Kennels in Woodbury Township, won the most elaborate costume at Fogels Training Center Dog Halloween party. She is dressed in her pink Flamingo costume. Gemma is owned by Robyn Mills....
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