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The Spring Cove School District has notified parents and guardians of students at the Spring Cove Middle School in Roaring Spring that the school will be closed through Sunday, Jan. 24. In the letter dated Jan. 19, Superintendent Dr. Betsy A. Baker said the district was notified that morning of one additional individual at Spring Cove Middle School who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and also one who is considered probable, bringing the total number of cases within a rolling 14-day window to three. Under the new state requirements, Dr....
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given for the Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors' regular scheduled monthly meetings during 2021 and January of 2022. The Supervisors' regular meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (new time) except for the November meeting will be Wed., Nov 3. The 2021 Meeting dates are as follows: Jan 4, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 7. The Supervisors' Annual Re-organizational Meeting will be Monday, January 3,... Full story
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Jesus said this in Mark 12:31. What does this mean as we face COVID-19? Does this verse mean wearing a mask? Does it mean shutting down small businesses and possibly bringing an end to the economy as a result? Does widespread mask use save lives? A study I read recently shows no significant difference in spreading the virus between mask use and no mask use. So some people are certain that they work and some do not believe. It is up to you as an individual citizen on which information you chose to believe. Do yo...
I’ve always believed, maybe more so now than ever, that being a law enforcement officer is the single most difficult profession, bar none. We ask members of law enforcement to do the impossible on a daily basis and then judge them harshly if a mistake is made during the split-second allowed which could determine whether they go home to their loved ones at the end of their shift. Yet we rarely learn about or praise law enforcement for the good and courageous acts they perform every day when no one is looking. In today’s climate, society is qui...
In spring 2020, we heard terrible stories of overburdened hospitals leading to preventable deaths in Italy. Soon after, these stories started to hit closer to home – New York City. Now, as COVID-19 surges to a new peak, these shortages have even reached rural areas, where hospital systems are already often under-resourced and understaffed. Across the country, rural communities are seeing record numbers of hospitalizations. As of last week, in the region surrounding Platte County, Neb., there was only one available intensive care unit (ICU) bed....
"If It Bleeds" contains four short stories to keep horror fans up at night. Never before published, these novellas will have the reader turning the page, asking for more. "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" and "Rat" are classic King tales reminiscent of his definitive style of horror story-telling. Like something right out of "Creepshow," though updated for the times, "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" is a classic ghost story complete with revenge from beyond the grave. The true terror in this tale may not be the...
Herald of Jan. 9, 1896 The jingle of the sleigh bell had not yet been heard, but the coal man was reported to be “just as happy as he can be.” Martinsburg young men returning to college were Arthur Bloom to Dickinson, J.E. Clapper to State College and A.R. Haney and C.A. Everhart to Mercersburg. Miss Emma Nicodemus returned to Wilson College in Chambersburg. A Pennsylvania Railroad firefighter was killed when a wall fell on him during a fire in Altoona that destroyed the Central Hotel and a brick building next to it at the corner of 10th Ave...
Herald of Jan. 14, 1921 Farmers’ Institute meetings under the direction of H.F. Cox, county chairman, in cooperation with R.B. Dunlap, county farm agent, were scheduled in Blair County. Samuel M. Shriver of Martinsburg RD purchased the Mrs. Henry Smith property on North Market Street. G.D. Fluke and A.S. Hoover who were returning from “the wilds” of Jack’s Corner, Bedford County, on Thursday evening, Jan. 6, reported that at dusk they were attacked by an animal described by them as the man-eating ape which was reported to be at large. They su...
Herald of Jan. 10, 1946 Col. C. Guy Barley began his sixth term as burgess of Martinsburg. Borough Council named Harry B. Rhodes, the only Democrat on Council, to continue for two years, filling out the unexpired term of Fred B. Higgins, who had earlier resigned to become secretary and borough manager. Eugene G. Fouse was reelected president of Council. Glenn S. Leidy, proprietor of Leidy’s Electric Store, left for Chicago to attend the International Home Furnishing Market. Charles S. Butler was elected cashier of the Roaring Spring Bank, f...
Herald of Jan. 14, 1971 The Post Office Department will go ahead with its plans to build a new Martinsburg Post Office at 200 E. Allegheny Street in spite of objections by local residents. Patients will be moved into the new $950,000 wing of the Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring this week. The new facility will accommodate 21 patients. There is a private room, eight semi-private rooms and an intensive care area with four beds. Important events on the calendar of the Central High School Band include an appearance in the parade honoring Gove....
Herald of Jan. 11, 1996 Driving snow, howling winds and frigid temperatures were what many people remembered from the storm that was being referred to as “The Blizzard of 1996.” The storm roared up the East Coast, dumping up to three feet of snow in Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Unofficial tabulations in the Cove estimated the snowfall at between 18 and 24 inches. Many people reported up to 30 inches. The storm got its start late Saturday night, Jan. 6, when light snow beg...
Herald of Jan. 13, 2011 The Martinsburg Borough Office and Martinsburg Police Department staff members are getting ready for a big move. The offices will soon relocate from the current Allegheny Street borough building just a few blocks away to a brand new office on Mulberry Street and Woodlawn Avenue. The Central Lady Dragons continued their winning ways with two impressive Mountain Conference wins last week as they improved their record to an impressive 8-2 on the season. On Jan. 4 they traveled to Huntingdon and outscored the Lady Bearcats...
BRUMBAUGH – Rober E. Sr., 85, Irwin, formerly of Woodbury CLAAR – Kenneth E., 80, Martinsburg COOPER – Kenneth William, 73, Everett FORSHEY – Kenneth E., 69, Duncansville, formerly of Martinsburg GIARTH – Daniel J. “Butch” Jr., 61, East Freedom HINISH – Stephen Dean, 56, Martinsburg KIRSCH – Dr. William J., 85, Roaring Spring LEIDY – James S., 73, Bakers Summit SHAFFER – Richard E. “Dick,” 96, Gettysburg, formerly of Morrisons Cove SLICK – Gerald S., 78, rural Roaring Spring SMITH – Olin K., 76, East Freedom... Full story
Robert E. Brumbaugh, Sr., 85, of Irwin, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at The Grove at North Huntingdon. He was born March 10, 1935, in Bedford County, son of the late John and Ida (Endress) Brumbaugh. He was preceded in death by his wife Delores (Hite) Brumbaugh as well as siblings: Merle, Palmer, Melvin “Bus,” Kenneth, Lois, Dorothy and Clarence. He is survived by sons Robert E. Brumbaugh Jr. and wife Nancy of Woodbury and Joe Brumbaugh of Woodbury; sister Elva Clouse of Martinsburg; as well as six gra...
Kenneth E. “Ken” Claar, 80, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly after an apparent heart attack Wednesday evening, Jan. 6, 2021, in Savannah, Ga. He was born Jan. 20, 1940, in Altoona, the son of the late David and Edith (Weston) Claar. He married Jan (Grubb) Claar. He is survived by his wife of 33 years; two grandchildren: Curtis Goffart and Amy Hite; and two beloved great granddaughters, who he cherished greatly: Lilly and Harper Hite. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or services. Arrangements by the Todd T. Tho...
Kenneth William Cooper, 73, of Everett, and formerly of Millersburg, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. He was born Feb. 8, 1947, at Mercy Hospital, Altoona. He is the son of William H. Cooper and Nancy R (Musselman) Cooper. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Edith Ann (Ritchey), on Nov. 28, 1968. He is survived by daughters Kristi (Brian) DeBacker of Chillicothe, Ill., Natalie (Kris) Latshaw of Millersburg, and son William (Alyson) Cooper, Bristow, Va.; grandchildren: Cory...
Kenneth E. Forshey, 69, of Duncansville, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away late Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born March 28, 1951, in Roaring Spring, son of Richard E. Forshey and the late Anna Ada (Huntsman) Forshey. On April 4, 1981, he married Brenda A. Conner at Carson Valley Church of the Brethren, rural Duncansville. Surviving are his beloved wife of 39 years; his father of Martinsburg; a son, Michael E. Forshey (wife, Mary) of Harrisburg;...
Daniel J. "Butch" Giarth Jr., 61, of East Freedom, passed away Wednesday Dec. 30, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born Jan. 13, 1959, in Altoona, son of the late Daniel J. Sr. and Roberta M. (Shoemaker) Giarth. He is survived by a daughter, Jessica and companion Josh of Martinsburg; a son, Adam Giarth of East Freedom; two grandchildren: Theo and Zoey; sisters: Pamela Lehman and husband Keith, Nancy Weichel, Susan Henry and husband Mark and Jodi Giarth; and...
Stephen Dean Hinish, 56, of Martinsburg passed away unexpectedly, early Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Aug. 23, 1964, in Roaring Spring, son of Mary Lou (Keller) Hinish and the late Dean S. Hinish. Surviving are his mother of Martinsburg; a sister, Suzanne L. Good (husband, Don) of Elizabethtown; a nephew, Evan Good of East Lansing, Mich.; a niece, Elyse Good of Hallam; an aunt, LouAnn Hinish of Curryville; two uncles: Joe Hinish of Martinsburg and Joe Keller of Lewisburg; and...
Dr. William J. Kirsch, 85, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 5, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Sept. 18, 1935, at Nason Hospital, son of the late William Wendelin and Ruth Magdalen (Lantzy) Kirsch. He married June (Hougaard) Sullivan on Oct. 29, 1983, in St. Petersburg, Fla. He is survived by his beloved wife, June of 37 years; seven children: William (Chele) of Waukesha, Wis., Kristin Tucker (Michael) of Las Vegas, Nev., Warren (Jessica)...
James S. Leidy, 73, of Bakers Summit, Bedford County, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, Jan. 11, 2021, at Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Nittany Valley, Bellefonte. He was born April 25, 1947, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, son of the late, Russell and Elizabeth (Trent) Leidy. On Oct. 5, 1968, he married Claretta J. Howard at Memorial Baptist Church, Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Claretta of 53 years; two sons: Pastor J. Brant Leidy of New Enterprise and Kevin L. Leidy...
Richard E. "Dick" Shaffer, 96 of Gettysburg, passed away into the loving hands of Jesus on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. He was born March 1, 1924, in Martinsburg, the son of the late Rev. David L. and Helen (Rupp) Shaffer. The legacy Dick leaves behind is found in his family – four daughters: Cheryl Mickley (Gary) of Gettysburg, Elaine Haydt (Glen) of Weatherford, Texas, Colleen Simpson (Dean) of Orrtanna, and Joan McManness (Ed) of Lancaster; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great...
Gerald B. Slick, 78, of rural Roaring Spring, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, PA, following several months of multiple medical complications resulting from COVID-19 and a 10-year battle with prostate cancer that appeared to be in a somewhat remissive state at the time of his death. He was born May 5, 1942, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Benjamin H. Slick and Beatrice N. (Smith) Slick. On...
Olin K. Smith, age 76, of East Freedom, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Jan. 10, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Oct. 28, 1944, in Smith Corner, the son of the late Melvin H. and Elsie M. (Mock) Smith. He married Alma D. Helsel on Aug. 31, 1968, in Carson Valley. He is survived by his wife; 4 children: Jodeen Smith, Wesley Smith, Bradley Smith and Cynthia Musselman and husband Douglas; two grandchildren: Ethan Smith and girlfriend Maria Ickes and Tylar Smith; a great...
Slippery Rock University has announced its dean's list for the fall 2020 semester. The dean's list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits. Area student who made the dean's list include: Duncansville: Piper Jones Everett: Wayne Bloom, Shay Decker, Olivia Horton, Tori Steel Martinsburg: Tyson Daughenbaugh Roaring Spring: Sierra Foor, Desiree Willey...
Nearly one in three Pennsylvania businesses closed due to a government mandate, “substantially higher” than the U.S. private sector average, according to a new survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The 30.4 percent of Pennsylvania businesses that closed due to a government mandate is higher than New York (25.8 percent), New Jersey (22.4 percent), Ohio (19.5 percent), Maryland (18.6 percent), West Virginia (nearly 17.1 percent) and Delaware (about 16.3 percent). Nationally, South Dakota saw the fewest businesses close at 5.8 per...
Taking action to address the findings of its recently released statewide study of financial exploitation of older adults, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has convened an interdisciplinary task force to discuss the issue of financial exploitation and focus on its prevention. The formation of a task force was one of the five recommendations of PDA’s Financial Exploitation Study, released in September 2020. The task force is scheduled to meet through April 2021 with the goal of better coordinating efforts and supports for older a...
The question was popped; the engagement ring presented. What's the next step on the road to the wedding? Saving should definitely be on couples' minds. A wedding is likely the most costly party couples will ever throw. According to The Knot's 2019 Real Weddings Study, the average cost of a wedding in 2019 was $33,900. There are many different costs associated with weddings. Some are predictable, while others are unexpected. Investopedia says the vast majority of couples budget too little for the...
Jewelry is a key component of weddings. The financial resource CreditDonkey notes that, in the United States, the average amount spent on an engagement ring is $5,500, while Canadians spend an average of $3,500. Jewelry costs can add up, especially when adding in the cost of wedding bands, which can cost as much as $1,000. The cost of jewelry only underscores the importance of learning how to care for it and preserve its value. The best way to maintain jewelry depends on the makeup of the rings....
Making a wedding guest list is seldom an easy task. Couples often find that many people are worthy of an invitation, which can make creating a guest list tricky for those with budgets in mind. According to data from the online wedding resource The Knot, the average wedding catering cost per guest is roughly $70. However, catering costs will vary depending on the reception venue, the number of guests, the foods chosen, and the region of the country where the wedding takes place. When creating...
Workers for Martinsburg-based T L. Long Excavating begin the demolition of a Martinsburg home on the corner of Walnut and Allegheny streets on Monday, Jan. 11. Workers began with the garage behind the house. W. Gene Henry of Martinsburg donated money to the Borough of Martinsburg to make the purchase for the house. Henry wanted to have the house on the corner demolished so the area is not so congested with traffic and to make the municipal building that he built in 2011 more visible from the...
The memory capacity of a tyke, just-turned-2, isn't very developed yet. In fact, last fall when Granddaughter Bella was at our house for a time, she never asked about her parents who disappeared to Missouri to attend a wedding. But that wasn't the case last week, just three months later. Not only did she get a dreamy look in her eyes at times and mention her parents, her pets or her dolls, she also remembered things about the last time she was here, like going to the attic. "Momie, come," she...
Curry Supply Co., Martinsburg, a manufacturer of specialized industrial trucks, has announced a promotion of Will Buddin to director of sales, effective Jan. 1, 2021. He will primarily work with and oversee Curry Supply's regional sales managers across the country. Buddin joined Curry Supply last September as a regional sales manager, but thanks to his vast industry knowledge and experience, proved himself for promotion quickly. Curry Supply is a fast-growing company with an ambitious expansion...
The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors reorganized during a Jan. 4 meeting. Matthew Treon will retain the position of board chairman. Joseph Claar will serve in the role of vice-chairman. The township plans to continue with Stiffler McGraw as engineer, Patrick Fanelli as solicitor and the Blair County Tax Collection Bureau for Local Services Tax and local Earned Income Tax collection. AMED and Hollidaysburg EMS were designated to provide ambulance service. Board members also discussed exploring whether medical services from Portage could...
Think about the various things you think about and deal with on any given day. One minute you can be at peace and looking forward to something and the next you may be sad and troubled. Your good perspective can quickly turn sour. Yesterday I was struck by how dark and dreary the January skies were. Within the hour, out came the sun. The next day was cloudy once again. But the forecast looks promising. Like the people who used to be elevator operators, life is full of ups and downs. As we look...
Scriptures to Read: I Timothy 6:6-10 St. Matthew 6:1-4 St. Matthew 6:19-24 St. Luke 12:13-21 Hebrews 13:5-6 St. Matthew 25:31-40 St. Matthew 25:41-46 If you could choose one of the Ten Commandments that is least serious, which would it be? Actually, there is no such thing. God considers each a Commandment. Whoever breaks one is guilty of breaking all. But for the sake of my "Thought" today, I want you to consider "Thou shalt not covet..." (Exodus 20:17). This commandment seems internal and not...
A Roaring Spring home is reflected in the borough's pond at the Spring Dam on Monday morning, Jan. 11....
Flowers can have sentimental value, particularly those received as gifts or those that were part of momentous occasions, like weddings. Fresh flowers have finite life spans unless measures are taken to preserve the blooms. The flower experts at ProFlowers say pressing flowers can preserve them for years to come. While flower lovers can invest in a flower press, other heavy objects also can be effective at pressing flowers. Start by choosing flowers that are either still in bud form or are freshly bloomed. Dry the flowers out as quickly as possi...
For 39 years, if you needed a notary in Williamsburg, you looked no further than out Fairview Road for Linda K. Hostler, who was also the tax collector. When Hostler decided she would give up the notary business, she worried about who would take care of her customers. Her daughter, Danielle McCall, answered the call. After Hostler's retirement, McCall opened Country View Notary and is now licensed and operating. "There's no one around to do notary work," McCall said, "and it's something that...
Stan Grove, member of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority, told the authority during the regular meeting Jan. 5 that he would be hooking water line up "the next day." Authority Engineer Tyler McGraw of Stiffler McGraw, Hollidaysburg, told the authority during his report that the authority received the state Department of Environmental Protection operations permit for the project and residents can begin the hook-up process. The authority will give Ridge Road residents a timeline of six months...
As a preschool teacher in Roaring Spring, I like to teach my kids about cooking. I think it’s very important to teach kids early how to cook and as often as you can. My preschoolers love to cook just as much as they enjoy eating whatever tasty treat we create. I’ve been working with my pre-schoolers about healthy eating and how we can pick foods that are not only good for us, but can taste good, too. Here are two recipes from our tasty creations. Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix Ingredients: 8 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal 1/2 cup dried che...
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation on Jan. 12 presented 15 Pennsylvania students enrolled in college agriculture programs with scholarships totaling $52,500, during 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $1.7 million to assist young agriculturists in preparing for the workforce. “Since its start in 1993, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation has supported career preparation for tomorrow’s agriculture leaders,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “We look forward...
Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn on Jan. 12 announced the Delaware & Hudson Rail-Trail (D & H Rail-Trail) has been named Pennsylvania’s 2021 Trail of the Year. Pennsylvania continues its tradition of being a leader in trail development by providing its citizens and visitors with more than 12,000 miles of trails. In an effort to close the gaps in this network and bring trails closer to everyone, DCNR has established a goal to have a trail within 10 minutes of all Pennsylvanians. Each year, t...
Fifteen seniors from three area FFA chapters have been honored with the prestigious Keystone State Degree. The Central Cove FFA Chapter led the way with seven students receiving their degrees, while Williamsburg’s chapter had six recipients and Northern Bedford’s chapter had two. The students were honored during the virtual Mid-Winter FFA Convention, which was posted on YouTube on Monday, Jan. 11. The 15 seniors received their certificates and pins in the mail. This is the highest award an agricultural education student can earn within the sta...
Deputy Secretary of Health Preparedness and Community Protection Ray Barishansky on Tuesday, Jan. 12, provided an update on flu season and urged Pennsylvanians to get their flu vaccine as the flu season intensifies. "We are entering the heart of flu season and are just a couple months away from being a year into the COVID-19 pandemic," Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. "Since COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms, I encourage you to monitor your health by tracking your symptoms...
The Alto Model Train Museum Association will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17 and Feb. 20 and 21 at 1117 Ninth Ave., Altoona, across the street from Altoona Pipe and Steel. An open house will continue each month on the third full weekend. Because of COVID-19 concerns, the children’s play area will not be available. There is no admission charge, although donations are accepted....
Coach: Mike Harris Number of Years as Head Coach: Sixth (11 overall; five at Tyrone) League: Inter-County Conference North Last Years’ Record: Overall: 10-13; League: 8-6 Returning Starters: Nathan Maslanik, Parker Dibert, Wyatt Buell, Corey Chamberlain Other Letterwinners: Zach Cleveland, Silas Barr, Zeek Barr, Owen Bradley, and Mason Patton Strengths: “With everything that’s been going on, our players have been outstanding. They have great attitudes, and are very coachable. We have a lot of returning experienced players, and hopefully, their...
Coach: Jess Veverka Number of Years as Head Coach: Sixth League: Inter-County Conference North Last Year's Record: Overall: 14-9; League: 8-4 Returning Starters: Rebekah Claar, Bailey Garver, Kalei Carson, Kaylee Hainey Other Returning Letterwinners: Kassidi Rininger, Sarah Helsel Strengths: “Four returning starters, experience in starters, team comradery.” Concerns: “Bench experience, low in numbers.” Overall Outlook: "To take it one game at a time, and enjoy each game.” Assistant Coaches: Jim Garver, Kayla Musselman, Lisa Iachini, Emily Cla...
Coach: James Dodson Number of Years as Head Coach: First year League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall 2-15; League: 0-6 Returning Starters: Zach McGeary, Cole Claycomb Other Returning Letterwinners: Zach McGeary; Cole Claycomb; Newcomer: Reece Replogle Strengths: “Advanced in technique, conditioning, toughness.” Concerns: “Numbers.” Overall Outlook: “Hopefully we are talented and ready to do our best.” Team Goals: District champs Team Captains: Zach McGeary Assistant Coaches: Ben Dodson, Russ Knisley, Lucas Hazim Roster:...
Coach: Jon Ewart Number of Years as Head Coach: Third year League: Inter-County Conference South Last Year’s Record: Overall: 4-18; League: 2-12 Returning Starter: Makayla Kochara (SR) Other Returning Letterwinners: Makayla Hall (JR), Emily Heck (SOPH), Ashley Kichman (JR) Other Returning Players: Olivia Higgins (SR), Deerin Davis (JR), Lydia Ritchey (SOPH) Newcomers: Reaghan Grimes (FR), Mariah Hall (FR), Araya Keller (FR), Lacy McIlnay (FR), Leah Swanseen (FR) Strengths: We have a group that likes to get in the gym and work hard, and i...
