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SAMA re-accredited by AAM The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, announced on Nov. 22, 2022, the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art has earned re-accreditation. Of the United States’ estimated 33,000 museums, only 1,099 have earned the standing of currently accredited. In Pennsylvania alone, there are only 35 institutions with this achievement. From art and history museums to science centers and zoos, AAM is the only organization representing the entire museum f...
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY Duncansville – Sarah McCoy East Freedom – Annelise Johnston KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY Martinsburg – Emma Pearl Smith LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE Martinsburg – Mason Baker MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE Bedford – Robert Bebout, Bridget Rubinstein, Makayla Weyant Claysburg – Kaden Helsel, Taytum McKee Duncansville – Jarrid Adams, Joelle DeLattre, Mackenzie Garman, Cody Glass, Julia Neely, Kaelyn Perrin, Dayri Ruiz-Martinez, Kassy Snowberger, Erik Stern, Colette Steward East Freedom – Christina Claar, Justine Nagy, Emma Shirk Hollidaysburg ...
The Rotary Clubs of Bedford and the Bedford Elks Lodge are issuing a call for nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year award is given annually to a Bedford County resident who exhibits the qualities of the sponsoring clubs’ mottos: Rotary’s Service Above Self and Elks Care, Elks Share. Nominations may be submitted online through the Chamber website (bedfordcountychamber.com) where you may also download a print nomination form. Forms are also available in the Chamber office. The Citizen of the Year honoree will be...
The Pennsylvania State Police announced it seized approximately $10.3 million in prohibited drugs during the fourth quarter of 2022, bringing to $65.4 million the total value of narcotics seized throughout the year. Troopers between October 1 and December 31 seized 110 pounds of cocaine, 118 pounds of methamphetamines, 60 pounds of fentanyl, 14 pounds of heroin, 1,221 pounds of processed marijuana, and 21,661 pills of assorted narcotics. For the year, state police seized 546 pounds of cocaine,...
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead advised Pennsylvanians of a potential scam in which individuals, regardless of whether they are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), receive a text message stating that an EBT card is about to expire or that there is a pending benefit transfer for their EBT card with a reference number attached. When a recipient of this scam responds, they are asked to give personal information. DHS will...
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, David Tremmel Jr. and Spenser Karns competed in the Pennsylvania Auctioneer Association's bid calling contest at the PA Farm Show. Karns (center) of S.D. Karns Auction Service, Blue Knob placed sixth and won the 2023 Rookie Auctioneer Championship. Tremmel (left) of Tremmel Auction Service, Claysburg, placed ninth. The two are joined by Matt Hostetter (right) of Hostetter Auctioneers, president of the auctioneer competition board and past president of the Pennsylvania...
Pam Foor of Bedford County won second place for her birthday celebration whoopie pies at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show. Foor has placed in the Claysburg Area Farm Show's baking contest multiple times. Steven Berkoski of Lancaster County was awarded first place for his pumpkin whoopie pies with cream cheese filling. Berkoski claimed first out of 24 entries....
Dessie Carpenter, the Herald's composing manager, attended the PA Farm Show on Friday. She snapped some photos on her trip, including the good-looking Holstein in the top left photo. The photo above shows a farrowing crate display with newborn piglets. According to the RSPCA, pig farrowing crates are barred metal crates within a pen where pregnant sows are placed shortly before giving birth. Farrowing crates prevent the sows from turning around and only allow them to move a little forwards and...
Mike and Britt Biddle recently bought the former First National Bank building to turn it into a permanent home of Biddle's Brewing. "We are just super fortunate," Britt said. The bank building is right beside the current home of the coffee trailer. For that space, Britt explains that they want to use that as a "green space" for food trucks and festivals - "basically a hub for the community." The Biddles are looking to expand their menus by having more drink choices and "to-go breakfasts,"...
More often than not, we are blessed with the people we have and know in our lives. We often don’t realize how much of an impact they’ve had on our lives until they are gone and we can’t tell them. This sad but truthful notion inspired my very popular question this week: If you had a chance to have an hour-long conversation with someone, dead or alive, celebrity or not – who would it be and why? Here is what a few had to say: Zena Saylor: My son Joey – because we miss and love him so much. Polly Eastep: My first husband Ron to tell him I’m o...
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority opened its first meeting of 2023 on the second Tuesday of the month beginning at 9 a.m. The first order of business was to elect new officers – Chet Bingham made the motion to keep the same officers as 2022 with Stan Grove seconding, motion passed. Stiffler-McGraw engineer John Clabaugh sent his report – all grants applied for by the municipal authority were submitted. Clabaugh explained that the authority wouldn’t hear back about those grants until June or July of this year. It was reiterated to authority m...
Williamsburg's Jade Carper (left) and Juniata Valley's Makenna Hartman go after a loose ball Friday at Williamsburg High School. The Lady Pirates defeated Juniata Valley 50-20....
Hydroponic farming is not new to Peach Hill. They have been growing tomatoes this way for 30 years. But over time updates are needed and in the winter of 2022, a new controlled environment greenhouse was built. Peach Hill owners looked to a company called Cropking of Ohio. Cropking has many customers in the United States and in more than 20 countries. After determining how big they wanted the greenhouse to be and working with the designing crew, this new adventure began. This system is far beyon...
Advertising: the method used by businesses to catch the public eye regarding goods or services being offered. Advertising is everywhere one looks today, but was a challenge for many two centuries ago when newspapers and roadside signs were among the few offerings. But one Pittsburgh jewelry company came up with an angle the owners hoped would keep their name and the quality of their product in the forefront for months if not years. The Roberts Jewelry Company, which boasted as being the oldest jewelry company in America, regularly ran...
Patricia K. (Morrison) Mountain, 74, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday, Jan 15, 2023. She was born Jan 29, 1948, in New Enterprise, daughter of the late Sherman and Katherine (Wyles) Morrison. She is survived by three sons: Todd, Shawn and wife, Lisa, and Dwayne and wife, Jamie; nine grandchildren; a great grandson; a sister, Pamela Allison; and her life-long companion, David Mountain. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward. Patricia was a member of Holsinger Church of the Brethren....
Margaret J. “Peg” Russell, 86, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 12, 2023, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Altoona, daughter of the late Blair Edgar and Margery J. (Keller) Wilt. On June 9, 1956, she married Clyde E. Russell at the Foot of Ten Bible Church in Duncansville. He preceded her in death April 21, 2006, following 49 years of marriage. She is survived by a son, Scott E. Russell (Connie) of Duncansville; two daughters: Bonnie L. Diehl (Cr...
William R. England, 86, of Williamsburg passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at home after an extended illness. He was born April 6, 1936, in Newport, Rhode Island, the son of the late Foster W. and Frances C. (Saylor) England. The family moved to Williamsburg in 1946 where they purchased a dairy farm. Bill, as he was known to family and friends, was married for 64 years to Bertha (Ramirez) England, whom he wed in Douglas, Arizona, on June 20, 1958. He is survived by his wife and six children: Mark England, Laura England, Teresa Crawford (Barry),...
Judith Anne (Lang) Calhoun, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, Jan. 15, 2023, at her home. She was born March 4, 1940, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Robert Lawrence and Anna Rachel (Isenberg) Lang. On April 7, 1962, she married Norman A. Calhoun at the Williamsburg Zion Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death April 15, 2020, following 58 years of marriage. She is survived by a son, Scott Calhoun (Katherine Brown) of La Mesa, CA; two daughters: Lauren Sinclair (John) of Julian and Kristen England (Brian) of W...
Betty B. (Carper) Over, “MeMe”, 96, of Woodbury, passed away Jan. 12, 2023. She was born on May 2, 1926, in Woodbury Township; daughter of the late William H. and Kathryn G. (Smith) Carper. On Jan. 22, 1946, at the Reformed Church in Martinsburg, she was united in marriage to Kelly Alton Over; he preceded her in death April 23, 2010. Betty was a graduate of the Woodbury High School Class of 1945. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Farm Bureau in Curryville. Betty was a member of the Woo...
Timothy John Weyandt, 82, a resident of Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the home. He was born Aug. 7, 1940, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Grant and Marie (Rightenour) Weyandt. He is survived by seven children: Deb Claar, Tyane Beman, Allen Weyandt, Tonia Grabill, Kim Benton, Tammy Detterline and Ethan Weyandt, 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two brothers: Terry and Richard Weyandt and a sister Susan De...
With colder weather in the forecast for this weekend, AAA East Central reminds parents that while puffy jackets can keep children warm this winter, they also pose a threat to their safety when worn underneath seat belts in car seats. Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of children up to age 13, so parents are advised to limit the layers of padding or clothing between a child and their harnesses to protect them as much as possible. For people of all ages, seat belts are best worn close to the body...
The ecological health of the nation’s largest estuary remains stuck at a low level, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The Annapolis, MD-based environmental group graded the Bay’s overall vitality a D+, the same lackluster mark it got in 2020. In a note introducing its biennial State of the Bay report, CBF President & CEO Hilary Harp Falk said it “shows there is still a long way to go to create a watershed that works for all of us.” CBF said that 7 of the 13 pollution, fisheri...
In the fall of 2001, Ana Montes went to work at the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C. By the end of the day, the senior Pentagon analyst would be arrested for espionage, exposed as a secret agent for Cuba. She would go on to be called “the most important spy you’ve never heard of” and “one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history.” Her story was not widely publicized at the time of her arrest, as the United States, and really, the world, was still reeling from the horrific...
Blair County Commissioner Laura Burke announced that she will seek re-election in 2023. Burke is currently serving in her first term as commissioner. In announcing her campaign, Burke said, “I am motivated to continue working to improve our day-to-day operations while using the experience I gained through managing the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Presidential election, and extreme staffing challenges in our Tax Claim and Children, Youth, and Families offices to lead through whatever unexpected problems arise.” Commissioner Burke is the Lia...
Longtime Blair County resident and Attorney Dave Consiglio (R-Hollidaysburg) has formally declared his candidacy for a seat on the Blair County Court of Common Pleas in the 2023 Primary Election. Describing his legal philosophy as that of a “Constitutional Conservative” in the tradition of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Consiglio’s career spans nearly three decades in Pennsylvania courtroom experience in over 30 counties and four states. In a video released in December, Consiglio said citizens deserve a commitment to princ...
Herald of Jan. 20, 1898 High winds did considerable damage in Williamsburg Thursday morning. The county election booth was lifted into the air, hurled around and hurled to the earth again with such force as to make kindling wood of it. A singular feature of the tornado was that it scooped up great volumes of water from the river, hurling them about with great force and returning them to the bed of the stream. On Thursday last, Henry Spanogle, Dave Miller, George Coppersmith and Will Lower, aided by four beagle hounds, pursued a red fox for ten...
Herald of Jan. 25, 1973 James Brierley, who spent time in the Cove as a Chilean Rotary exchange student during the 1967-68 school year, returned with his wife to visit his host family. Mr. Brierley lived with the James Hershberger family in Martinsburg and was staying with them again. The couple was skeptical of the instability in the Chilean government and were planning to stay in the Cove for a while. Inter-State Milk Producers’ Cooperative’s members were frustrated with conditions that might result in liquidation of dairy herds and non...
Herald of Jan. 26, 1923 Miss Louise Mentzer, who finished her course of training in the South Side Hospital in Pittsburgh, returned to her home in Martinsburg. Her first patient was her brother George Mentzer, who was critically ill with pneumonia. John D. Metzger, proprietor of the Metzger Hotel in Loysburg, died on Saturday at the age of 41. He is survived by his widow, the former Mary Campbell, and four children, Ira, Catherine, Harry and Samuel. Jacob Rightenour, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home near Henrietta the previous...
Herald of Jan. 29, 1998 Nason Hospital was planning to challenge a decision by the Blair County Board of Commissioners to place the hospital on the property tax rolls. Both Nason and Tyrone hospitals were asked to make payments in lieu of real estate taxes, but the hospitals argued they were exempted by the state as charitable institutions. Martinsburg Borough Council learned that asbestos removal at the old Benson school would cost $9,566. The roof also contained asbestos, but it would be removed in a separate job. Council was also...
Herald of Jan. 29, 1948 Fires broke out across the Cove as the temperatures plummeted. In Williamsburg the Zimmerman Store on West Second Street suffered $1,000 in losses. The store was on the first floor and an apartment occupied by the Joseph Boyd family and the lodge hall of the J.O.U.A.M. was on the second. In Woodbury a fire was discovered around 1 a.m. in the greenhouse of Postmaster J. F. Beach. It started when a stove overheated. In Martinsburg a flue fire at the home of Mrs. Frank Whitaker started from an overheated kitchen range. In...
Herald of Jan. 24, 2013 Burket-Falls Elevation Sophia, a late Holstein bred and owned by John Burket of East Freedom RR was chosen by the Pennsylvania Holstein Association as one of its favorite cows of all time. Sophia was born August 8, 1974 and lived for 16 ½ years. She had 125 descendants classified as excellent in the Burket-Falls herd, as well as other offspring elsewhere. She and six other cows were recognized at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association in State College. The Martinsburg Recycling...
In a couple of the daily devotionals I read, I saw the suggestion to choose a word to focus on for the new year, a word that would shape my life as the days unfold. Maybe the word would be patience, or peace, or gratitude. I had never read of this trend before and sat in some quietness pondering how I should shape my life over this new year. Life is busy. Life is noisy. Even as I age and truly see that it takes me longer to complete the things that we do each day, I also know that I need to spend more time in the Word, more time to pray. Yet...
The Bedford County Chamber is pleased to present our third annual Prayer Breakfast, an opportunity for the business community to come together to express gratitude and hope for the new year. This networking breakfast will be followed by a series of speakers with messages of inspiration and hope from the faith community of Bedford County. The breakfast will take place on Feb. 17, 2023, at the Bedford Elks Country Club. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30 a.m....
“I want to always love You and be what You want me to be forever.” This was my closing sentence last time. Since God loves me (and you) perfectly, I think this should be my response to Him. When I was a child, we sang a hymn during worship services with these words: “Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole, I want Thee forever to live in my soul. Break down every idol. Cast out every foe. Now, wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.” A chorus followed. That song resonated with me. I did and do...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will host its monthly Manna on Monday on Jan. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. This will be a sit-down meal or take-out. The menu will consist of an open-face turkey sandwich, gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable and cake. This meal is free to the community and all are welcome....
BOROUGH OF MARTINSBURG ANNOUNCES RECRUITMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS The Borough of Martinsburg is accepting applications for a full-time police officer and part-time police officers. Qualification: Must be a U. S. Citizen, minimum age requirement – 21 years. All applicants must have Act 120 Certification and must possess a valid PA operator’s license prior to employment date. Applications can be obtained from the Martinsburg Borough Office M-F 8-12 and 1-4:30: 110 S. Walnut Street, Martinsburg PA 16662 Deadline for completed applications, alo... Full story
The Pennsylvania Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and six chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania, is pleased to invite students across the commonwealth to showcase and grow their understanding and appreciation for American democracy in a statewide civics competition. Pennsylvania has been chosen as one of several states to participate in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2023 National Civics Bee which encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The c...
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Chief Experience Officer Mike Wilson today launched the 10th annual student financial literacy scholarship competition entitled, “What Does Financial Literacy Mean to Me?” “High school is a critical time for students to develop the personal finance skills they will need to live independently as adults. Mastering the foundations of financial literacy is the best way to set them up for a life full of he...
Williamsburg's LeeAnna Royer comes out of the game late in the fourth quarter during her team's game with Juniata Valley Friday....
For 2023, the Bedford County Historical Society is issuing a challenge to quilters with a theme of “My Favorite Song.” Quilts must feature a line or title from the quilter’s favorite song and can be made in their choice of design/pattern and colors. Please include a small summary explaining the quilt. The challenge quilt should measure no more than 30 inches x 30 inches. A special ribbon will be awarded to the winner of the Pioneer Challenge. Quilt registration for 2023 will take place on Sept. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Sept. 30 from 10 a.m....
The Blair County Health and Welfare Council will meet Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. via a Zoom meeting. Chris Frantz, Blair County Reentry Coalition Vice President, and Mental Health Forensic Case Manager for Blair HealthChoices will be the guest speaker. She will be speaking about the mission and vision of the Blair County Reentry Coalition. The Blair County Reentry Coalition provides incarcerated individuals returning to the community with the support, tools, and knowledge to successfully and safely return to the community and...
We are now enduring the drab, dreary days of winter. Oh, sure, a few sportsmen are out there ice fishing, and a few others might be hunting coyotes or other game that is in season. However, most sportsmen are spending their time in the great indoors while waiting for more clement weather. Many of these days are truly long ones. To get out of the house, sportsmen often attend one of the outdoor sports shows that are held throughout the state. Three of these might be appropriate for area...
Northern Bedford's Halle Baker takes a shot during fourth quarter action against Fannett Metal Monday at Northern Bedford High School. Scores were not available at press time....
Williamsburg's Kendel Norris pulls up to shoot at Williamsburg High School....
While most of the work in the Altoona Curve's $2.4 million renovation will not be visible to fans, part of the project will be - an upgrade to all stadium seats in 2024. Another improvement visible to fans will be the addition of a second elevator to move people between the first, second and third floors of the stadium. As part of the renovation project, all the stadium's regular seats will be replaced for 2024, according to General Manager Nate Bowen. Bowen said that the green seats currently...
The Central Dragon Basketball team had their hands full with three games throughout the week against capable opponents. The Dragons prevailed against the Forest Hills Rangers, the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers and the Bishop McCourt Crushers. The Dragons seized victories of 72-56, 66-50 and 70-59, respectively. Against the Rangers, the Dragons had a lively first half to push to a 43-25 halftime lead. However, the Dragons slipped up a touch in the third quarter, allowing their lead to diminish to...
Despite a victory in the previous week giving hope to the Central Lady Dragon Basketball team, hitting a rough patch during a three-game week left the Dragons with only one win this week. Facing the Forest Hills Lady Rangers, the Westmont Hilltop Lady Hilltoppers, and the Bishop McCourt Lady Crushers, the Dragons had two losses in the first two matches - 63-33 and 54-35, respectively - before clinching a 65-62 victory against the Crushers. On a Monday match-up against the Rangers, things looked...
The Claysburg Bulldog Girls’ Volleyball team kicked off the Bulldog Winter Battle league on Sunday. Four teams are participating in the league, including Juniata Valley, Huntingdon, Northern Bedford, and Claysburg Kimmel. The league will unfold over five weeks and conclude in March when a series of playoff games will determine a final winner. Currently, the scores are as follows: Juniata Valley 5-1, Claysburg Kimmel 4-2, Northern Bedford 3-3, and Huntingdon 0-6....
Facing the Forest Hills Rangers and the Richland Rams, the Dragon Wrestlers found themselves 1-1 to end the week, finally attaining a regular season victory. After a 56-12 loss to the Rangers, the Dragons achieved a 30-21 victory over the Rams. Against the Rangers, the Dragons had just two victories to account for the 12 team points. Isaac Smith recorded a pin over Jacob Gould at 3:59, and Tyler Biesinger had a forfeit victory for his weight class. Against the Rams, however, Biesinger had a pin on Ethan Cutuli at 1:57. Camdyn Wenerick also...
An Altoona man is behind bars after an investigation by Hollidaysburg State Police into the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Woodbury and Catharine Townships. According to the affidavit of probable cause, the investigation of Jerry L. Fultz, 74, began on April 6, 2021, when the victim told police that Fultz began assaulting her in 2018 when she was 10 years old during her visits to a Catherine Township farm. According to police, Fultz has a camp in Woodbury Township that connects with the Catherine Township farm. Police said the...
