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With the winter season approaching, the commonwealth is reminding residents of the online resources available to help deal with winter storms. To help the public prepare for the season and share information about winter services, PennDOT offers operational information and traveler resources at www.penndot.gov/winter. The site also has a complete winter guide with detailed information about winter services in each of PennDOT’s 11 engineering districts. The public can access travel information on nearly 40,000 state-maintained roadway miles y...
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A suspicious package discovered at the Blair County Airport contained no explosives, according to State Police. Emergency personnel were called to the airport at around 7 a.m. after the packages were discovered on airports second floor. After a TSA scan showed possible explosive material, airport officials called 911. Local law enforcement and State Police arrived on the scene and evacuated the immediate area. A perimeter was set up to keep people a safe distance from the airport. Trooper Joseph Dunsmore of the Hollidaysburg tate Police said...
James A. Morgan, 94, of Everett, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. A funeral was held Monday, Nov. 11, in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home, www.akersfuneralhome.com, Everett. Pastor Mike Benner officiated. Burial was held at Everett Cemetery. James was born June 26, 1925, in Martinsburg, a son of the late Andrew D. and Louella (Steel) Morgan. He married Gladys Forshey Feb. 18, 1947, in Roaring Spring. She preceded him in death Jan. 23, 2013. James is...
A Roaring Spring man has been apprehended in Indiana County in connection with a missing, endangered persons investigation of his daughter-in-law and her two children. Edgar Lee Decker Jr., 56, was taken into custody at approximately 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, after his car was pulled over on State Route 422 in Armstrong Township, Indiana County. The ordeal began when Decker's daughter-in law, 31-year-old Alicia R. Brumbaugh of Imler, made a "frantic" phone call to the Indiana County 911 cente...
Central High School art students recently participated in PennDOT's annual Paint the Plow contest. This year's theme is, "Dont Rush in Ice and Slush." The students who worked on the plow are (from left): Caitlin Forshey, Madison Eicher, Anna Roth, Mary Sue Thomas, Noah Bauman, Emily Dunn, Trent Smith, Isabella Dalansky, Elisabeth Frederick, Brandon Rightenour, Micah Moore and Benjamin Garber....
Dr. Rodney Claycomb of New Zealand and Robert and Eileen Claycomb of Lafayettesville recently visited with family Lee and Stella Royer of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Martinsburg. They spent a day touring the Grand Canyon....
The 23rd annual Holiday Lights on the Lake at Lakemont Park is set to open on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Lakemont Park will be lit up with a 51-acre, drive-through tour of thousands of holiday lights and animations. Holiday Lights on the Lake is open nightly from Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is an admission fee per car. Unlimited visit passes are also available. Other attractions include Santa’s Village, which includes a holiday gift shop featuring holiday ornaments, glassware, stuffed animals a...
In advance of the 2020 grant opening, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be offering free, in-person grant workshops at six locations across Pennsylvania in November, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adam Dunn announced Oct. 28. The closest to Morrisons Cove will be held Nov. 26 at the Ramada Conference Center in State College. The regional workshops begin at 9:30 a.m. and close at 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Borough leaders, municipal officials, consultants, land trusts, board members, trail managers, and park and...
Northern Bedford got off to a good start and led 10-0 at halftime but could not hold on in a 28-23 loss to Tussey Mountain for the District 5 Class 1A Championship last Friday night, Nov. 8, at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg. The Panthers for the most part controlled the line of scrimmage and field position throughout the first half. Kyler States parlayed his interception late in the first quarter into a 23-yard field goal to put the Panthers in front 3-0. Dalton Smith tacked on a 4-yard run...
The 2019 high school football season for the Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs came to an end Saturday, Nov. 9. At fourth-seeded Saltsburg for a District 6 Class 1A quarterfinal game, the fifth-seeded Bulldogs were dealt a 39-14 setback. While Saltsburg improved to 8-3 overall and earned a spot in the district semifinals – against top-seeded Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic – C-K’s season ended at 8-4. “Of the four teams in the top of District 6, I thought Saltsburg matched up best with us,” C-K coach Matt Bilchak said. “We knew they had similar athletes to...
Ninety-eight hunters took part in Pennsylvania’s 2019 one-week general elk hunt, which closed Nov. 9. Most left elk country with a trophy. Eighty-nine elk were taken by hunters during the season. And for those licensed to hunt antlered elk, also known as bulls, the success rate was 100 percent, with 27 of 27 tags filled. Successful hunters within 24 hours of harvest are required to bring their elk to a check station, where tissue samples are collected to test for chronic wasting disease, brucellosis, and tuberculosis. To date none of these d...
Not long ago, I wrote that the passage of a bill allowing Sunday hunting was unlikely. I am now eating crow about that column. On Oct. 30, SB 147 was passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives without debate by a 144-54 vote. It took a couple compromises to reverse the fortune of the bill that had seemed unlikely to pass. One of these is that hunters will have to secure written permission from landowners to hunt on private properties on Sundays. The fines for violating the provision wil...
Morrisons Cove Memorial Park kicked off the winter sports season with its second annual Youth Basketball Clinic & League on Thursday, Nov. 7. In the park's inaugural season last year, 72 kids enrolled in the basketball program. This year, 127 youth (an increase of 55 in one year) enrolled. This past week, the CHS Lady Dragons, under the direction of head girls coach Rob Mock, lead the clinic for school-aged children in kindergarten through sixth grade 6. Today, Thursday, Nov. 14, head CHS boys...
Through an early archery bear season in selected Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), two new October firearms bear seasons and the first week of a two-week statewide archery bear season, Pennsylvania hunters took a preliminary harvest of 1,540 bears. A statewide four-day firearms bear season is set start Nov. 23, and two extended bear seasons of varying lengths in selected WMUs start Nov. 30. Last year, hunters took a total of 3,153 bears – Pennsylvania’s 11th best bear harvest – in an early archery bear season in selected WMUs, a shorter state...
Thankfulness is not a seasonal dress, (writes Elizabeth Lathrop Powers,) To wear awhile and then pack away; It is a garment meant for daily wear, Not just to decorate the holiday. Its colors will not fade with constant use; The fabric will not weaken with the wear. Each fold will keep its beauty and its strength And all who touch it will absorb a share. 'Tis not a gown to purchase for a price, Nor copy as to cut and fit and line; It must be patterned by one's circumstance And fashioned to the...
The Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company was visited by masked strangers looking for candy on Halloween night. Firefighter Shannon Robertson gladly handed over the goodies to mask-wearing brothers Carter Larson, 8 and Cohen Larson, 6, students at Northern Bedford Elementary School....
The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, came alive with more than 100 giggling children dressed in Halloween costumes on Saturday, Nov. 2. The residents lined up in the hall in chairs and wheelchairs and greeted the children with smiles and goodies. Children also went upstairs at the Village to greet residents. Above, Emmalyn Rothey, 2, dressed as Minnie Mouse, accepts treats from residents Donna McCahan and Linda Ritchey....
It's been a wild and wacky life. I've had the opportunity to work at many different places doing many different things. One thing that I've learned is that each job requires specific knowledge pertaining only to that job. The general public, unless they too have worked the same job, does not possess this particular knowledge and has no understanding of what you do or why you do it. Here are some examples: In the heavy highway construction industry, three layers of asphalt are generally used...
Scriptures to Read: Acts 21:27-31 St. John 16:1-7 St. John 16:8-15 Romans 9:1-5 Romans 9:6-13 St. Luke 23:13-18 Acts 7:51-59 The plan to absolve Paul of false accusations backfired. His Nazarite vow brought him to the Temple, perhaps more times than normal for worship and prayer. Nearly at the end of the vowed time, he was in the Temple and suddenly some Asian Jews grabbed him and made accusations against him. The accusations: This man teaches against the Jewish people. He teaches against the La...
Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church on Reservoir Road, Hollidaysburg, held its trunk or treat on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the church parking lot. This year's event was outstanding with many persons participating in this gleeful event despite the chilly temperature. This year the event was complete with the Flintstones appearing in their humble vehicle (above). This group of parishioners works hard every year in coming up with a theme. Many months of planning went into the building of the car and the...
“The Best Christmas Ever,” under the direction of Tom Kunkle, will be the theme of the annual Cove Community Choir’s Christmas concert. It will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Spring Cove Middle School auditorium, Roaring Spring. The Christmas classic “Joy to the World” will be sung in celebration of the 300th year of conception. Local talent of soloists, pianists and dancers will perform crowd favorites such as “The Little Drummer Boy,” the medley “A Song in the Air with Away in the Manger” and...
The Cove Community Theater, Loysburg, is busy preparing a performance for the 2019 Christmas season. There are 22 cast members in this year’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The play, which will also include dinner at each of the four performances, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13 and at 4 p.m. Dec. 8 and 14. For tickets, call Jamie Zellers at (814) 928-4131. This year cast members playing the Herdman children are Wyatt Steele, Jackie Clevenger, Brock Beach, Kyle Weaver, Ian Smith and Anabelle Hoffman. The Bradl...
All Christian Singles are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner and a time of music and praise at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Pete and Carol Imler’s barn in Roaring Spring. Gospel singer Tom Smith of Everett and Pastor Rod Donaldson of Saxton will be the special guests. The Imlers reside at 1271 Spang St. Extension, behind Burger King in Roaring Spring. Attendees are invited to bring a friend and a dish to share. For more information, contact the Imlers at (814) 505-9067 or (814) 934-3192....
Andrew Burkholder and Jolene Nolt (Zimmerman) Reiff of Woodbury are the parents of a son, Tristan Eric Reiff, who was born at 10:13 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, at home. The infant weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Tristan has one sibling, Jaylon Micah, 1-1/2. Maternal grandparents are John Isaac and Minerva Zimmerman of New Enterprise. Paternal grandparents are Lewis and Ada Mae Reiff of Woodbury. Maternal great-grandparents are Melvin and Mabel Nolt of New...
Don and Sara Jane Steele of Hopewell celebrated 70 years of marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at the fire hall of the Southern Cove Fire Company in New Enterprise. A homemade turkey dinner with all the trimmings was prepared and served by the firemen's auxiliary. More than 75 people attended the event. Don addressed their guests with a welcome and a few words. "We were blessed with a good family. I guess we did something right. At times I thought Sara Jane was being too strict, but I...
James "Jim" and Naomi Ruth (Sheterom) Beach of Graystone Court, Roaring Spring, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. In honor of this milestone, their daughters held a luncheon at The Casino at Lakemont Park, Altoona, on Oct. 26 with 71 family members and friends in attendance. As young children, Jim and Naomi met in the "Children's Tent" while attending the Central PA Bible Conference held at Lakemont Park. After one of the sessions when his mother came to get...
The Village Closet, a local family owned resale shop and country store, opened its doors on Nov. 15, 1989, in McKee, next to Cove Business Systems. One year later, the business moved to Towne’s Edge Exchange, Martinsburg, its current location. “We opened as a consignment shop but have grown into a large country gift shop and a new clothing boutique as well, with two additional consignment locations, one in Duncansville and one in Altoona,” co-owner Janice Colbert said.” Original owners were sisters, Iris Stern and Janice Colbert, but sadly,...
Claysburg’s sixth annual “Christmas in the Park” will be held Saturday, Nov. 23. The Christmas parade, starting at 3 p.m. that Saturday, will begin the festivities. The parade starts at the Claysburg American Legion and proceeds to the Claysburg Area Community Park via Bedford Street. A Christmas parade, giant sized Christmas cards and a Christmas tree lighting have long been a tradition in Claysburg. Immediately following the parade, activities begin at the community park. There will be crafts for the children and visits with Santa, Mrs....
Each year, dozens of students are not dressed properly for the winter season at no fault of their own, nor the parents. Understand, Hollidaysburg does have those stubborn ones who will wear shorts and hoodies all year round. During the Christmas season, the school nurses will call parents who are on the lower end of the income guidelines and ask if they would like their child to participate in a Christmas program giving those in need new clothes. But what about those children who are not in the lower income guidelines, and the parents who are...
A trailer loaded with insulation caught fire at Champion Home Builders in Claysburg on Thursday morning, Nov. 7. Fire crews from Claysburg, Freedom Township, Blue Knob and Imler responded. The fire was quickly brought under control....
Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members eligible for the new Pennsylvania GI Bill, or Military Family Education Program, can now apply for the program and family members can use the benefit during the 2020-21 academic semesters. Under the PA GI Bill, eligible PNG members can receive five years of higher education benefits for their spouses and children at a PA State System of Higher Education institution. The program provides for 10 semesters of tuition-free education for family member(s). To be eligible, a PNG member must have completed thei...
Budget Notice is hereby given that the 2020 proposed budget for Woodbury Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania, is available for public inspection from November 08 to December 05, 2019, at the Woodbury Township Municipal Building, 6385 Clover Creek Road, Williamsburg, PA 16693, during the regular business hours: Tuesday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eleanor K. Harclerode Woodbury Township Secretary/Treasurer Budget The Huston Township Board of Supervisors tentatively approved the 2020 budget on at their regular monthly meeting, November 7, 2...
Throughout our lives, we meet all kinds of people; and that fact alone makes life interesting. After all, the world would be a pretty boring place if all of us were identical in what we think, say, and do. The colleagues I've encountered in the education field are no exception. Some teachers went "by the book" in their dealings with students and administrators, while others followed their own set of guidelines. One teacher in particular seemed to defy authority and rules more than most, and...
God intends for us to be overcomers. And, he gives us the means to overcome. Dr. Jeremiah uses the armor of God from Ephesians 6 to explain how God equips us to overcome in this life. He also uses biblical and current examples of people who have overcome. He begins with David in the Bible. He overcame Goliath by his dependence on God. He ran toward the challenge and did not run away. David overcame weakness with strength. The theme of the book is found in Ephesians 6 verses 10 through 18. He...
To the Editor: In reference to the story “Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot To Be Implemented in Pa.,” on Page B-7 of the Nov. 7, 2019, edition of the Herald, speed cameras in work zones are for revenue. If not, then why do we not do things like adopt the zipper merge, and post 85th percentile speed limits? Low speed limits cause a decent speed variation between the vehicles, which promotes tailgating, constant passing, and rapidly approaching a vehicle. Here is Michigan’s strategy: Most freeway work zones have workers behind concrete...
Herald of Nov. 8, 1894 The November election resulted in a Republican voter landslide. Blair County gave General Hastings, the winner for Governor of Pennsylvania, a 44,147 vote plurality. The Republicans of Martinsburg and surrounding areas had a grand parade and torch light procession, in honor of the victory at the elections. Republican residents of Martinsburg were expected to light up their homes during the ceremony. The Herald had a promotion to obtain more subscribers in the West, by requesting subscribers to send 10 names and addresses...
Herald of Nov. 14, 1919 The big celebration of the anniversary of Armistice day, by the people of Morrisons Cove, staged to take place at Roaring Spring, was a great success. Between eight and ten thousand people were present in spite of unfavorable weather conditions. Residents of the rural district and from every town gathered and the mammoth parades were viewed by thousands, the services of twenty special officers being required to keep the streets open for traffic. Every available parking space in the sections set apart for this purpose was...
Herald of Nov. 16, 1944 Corporal George Landis Rodkey, 26, of Piney Creek, was killed in action in France on Oct. 25. Word of his death was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Rodkey on Wednesday of this week. Two Cove brothers had a joyful meeting in far-off Honolulu. Seaman first class David Ross Pressel of the Navy, and Machinist Mate first class, Charles Glenn Pressel of the Seabees. The young men are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Pressel. Martinsburg’s quota of the sixth war loan is $65,000 and an effort will be made t...
Herald of Nov. 13, 1969 Central High School’s fire-breathing Scarlet Dragons soared to their first undefeated-untied season in the ten-year history of the school with a 31-6 victory over Chief Logan at Lewistown. Jubilant Central fans returned to Morrisons Cove about midnight, sounding their horns and voices to awaken residents of Martinsburg and Roaring Spring and share their delirium. Homebound fans, however, already knew the game’s outcome by listening to it on radio. Coach Harry Clarke’s Dragon’s played a game that matched their perform...
Herald of Nov. 10, 1994 The borough of Roaring Spring and Martinsburg are considering the implementation of a recycling program. Both towns are served by some of the same haulers. If some are licensed to collect recyclables in Roaring Spring, they then would have the equipment to collect recyclables in Martinsburg as well. Construction on a handicapped-accessible playground in East Freedom, the only one of its kind in the area, is set to start in the early spring, weather permitting. The playground will be adjacent to the East Freedom...
Herald of Nov. 12 2009 Roaring Spring Borough boosted real estate taxes by two mills with the possibility it could drop by 4 1/2 mills by January. The end result of the move would be a $20,000 gain to balance the borough’s 2010 general fund budget. Roaring Spring Council tentatively approved a budget that calls for 18 mills based on 75 percent valuation of property. Among 1010 expenditures planned in the $155,067 police budget are purchase and installation of a second audiovisual camera to be placed in the 2005 police cruiser. An in car c...
The annual tradition of leaf collection at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park has started in earnest last week. As the borough's orange dump truck is no longer available, board volunteers constructed a new collection box on a dump trailer to move massive amounts of leaves that are collected by the industrial leaf vacuum. The leaves are then recycled at the Martinsburg Borough collection yard. In the side photo, Colby Gojmerac, 8, and Landyn Kasun, 9, of Roaring Spring take advantage of a warm day to...
Fire struck the Martinsburg laundromat Sunday night, causing significant damage to the laundry area and displacing a family from the second-floor apartment. No one was injured in the fire. The family living upstairs was not home at the time. Allan J. Bassler, publisher of the Morrisons Cove Herald, owns the laundromat with his wife, Karen. Allan Bassler said that the building was insured and that plans are to rebuild and reopen the laundromat. "We've already met with insurance adjusters and...
Approximately 200 people attended the Blair County Chamber of Commerce and Farm-City Committee's annual Farm-City dinner Nov. 6 at the Freedom Township Fire Hall, East Freedom. The event started with a milk punch meet-and-greet. Serving the punch were Vannika Rice, present Blair County Dairy Princess and Pennsylvania State Alternate Dairy Princess, and Elizabeth Frederick, alternate Blair County Dairy Princess. Joseph Diamond, chairman of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce, welcomed...
By THOMAS SCHMITT For the Herald The Tuesday, Nov. 12, Spring Cove School District School Board and Committee of the Whole Meeting was highlighted by a lengthy discussion on the district entering into a three-year contract with Comcast for internet services in the district. The district solicitor cautioned the board about the dangers of entering into a three-year contract with Comcast since the termination fee to the district if they opted to do so would be “unbelievably high,” amounting to approximately $77,000. The solicitor stated that the...
Roaring Spring Borough Council will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday Nov. 20, to give citizens a chance to have their voices heard regarding the proposed alcohol ordinance. The hearing will take place at the borough building at 5:15 p.m, and is open to public comment. In the May 2019 primary election, voters, by a nearly 2 to 1 margin, chose to change Roaring Spring’s nearly 100-year-old ordinance banning the sale of alcohol within borough limits. Council also announced that the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on S...
As many of you know, Karen and I suffered a loss on Sunday, Nov. 10, when the Martinsburg laundromat caught fire. The damage to the property was significant but no one was hurt. As I stood there on the sidewalk watching my business burn, I had a lot of thoughts. One of them was, "This is a life-changing event." That is certainly true, but I'm hoping that it is life changing only by adding a story that I can tell to my grandkids. I hope it ends with me telling them how Karen and got the laundroma...
The Herald is now selling CBD products and offering consultations on the appropriate use of the products, according to Publisher Allan J. Bassler The CBD products are available at the Herald office at 113 North Market St., across the street from the Choice convenience story in Martinsburg. Customers are welcome to park in front of the Herald building for the duration of the their visit. The Herald has received its first shipment of CBD products and will be getting more soon, Bassler said. The Herald is offering high-quality CBD products from CB...
In last week’s Blair County election, more than 23,000 voters embraced changes in county and local government. Of the 76,085 total registered voters in Blair County, 31 percent cast a ballot on Nov. 4, based on the unofficial county election information for 2019. Comparing turnout numbers, 5,657 more residents voted in this election than in the last commissioner election cycle in 2015. That year, 24.7 percent of local registered voters turned out to re-elect incumbents Terry Tomassetti and Ted Beam Jr., according to official county data. B...
