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Arland Keith Pittman, 91, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Everett, son of the late Clyde Rollo Pittman and Mona (Conner) Pittman. On March 16, 1951, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Arlene (Lashley) Pittman. Along with his beloved wife of 70 years, he is survived by a son, Eric Pittman, of Martinsburg; a grandson, Ty Pittman, and great-granddaughters: Adalyn, Aubrey, and Avery of Altoona; a...
Donald Kagarise, of Martinsburg, loving husband and father of three children, passed away Nov. 11, 2021, at the age of 93. Don was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Martinsburg, the son of I. Harvey and Alice (Statler) Kagarise. He married Corena Sollenberger March 24, 1951, in Huntingdon. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years; his daughters: Amy and Kristen (Steve); his son Todd (Regina); his grandson Warren and his brother, Kenneth. He was a 1950 graduate of Juniata College and received his master’s degree from Penn State University in 1955. F...
Jesse C. “Sonny” Detwiler, 79, of rural Martinsburg, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, Nov. 11, 2021. The past few years he fought a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and Parkinson’s disease. He was born Aug. 19, 1942, in Williamsburg, son of the late James & Elizabeth (Banks) Detwiler. He is survived by four siblings: Lois (Ed) McCall, Thomas (Karen) Detwiler both of Williamsburg, William (Tairi) Detwiler of New York and Frances and (Stephen) Szynal of Ohio. He married Sand...
Dawn Amber Theofield, 52, of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 30, 1969, in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late Truman E. and Sherri C. (Appleby) Theofield. She is survived by her fiancee, Steve Bramhall of Martinsburg; and several aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her best friend Yvonne Gahagan. Dawn was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Woodbury. She was a 1986 graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg and...
Kimberly A. (Bontrager) Shope, 61, of Hopewell, passed away on Nov. 7, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. She was born Aug. 17, 1960, in Uniontown, daughter of the late John and Alice (Barclay) Bontrager. On June 27, 1987, in the gazebo at the Maranatha Church, she was united in marriage to Robert C. “Bob” Shope. She is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Skyler Shope and wife Ariel of Woodbury; grandchildren: Kayden, Jace, and Emma Shope; brother Jon Bontrager; and sister Lori Sla...
Eva Mae Eshelman, 96, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 10, 2021, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born Nov. 11, 1924, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Irvin J. and Nora M. (Showalter) Keith. On June 28, 1946, she married Russell Eshelman in New Enterprise Church of the Brethren and he preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1998. She is survived by four daughters: Norma Jean Stiffler, Lois A. Ritchey (Tim), Linda M. Clemens (Dick) all of Roaring Spring and Carol L....
Anne S. Forsht, 81, The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 10, 2021. She was born Nov. 1, 1940, in Quantico, Va., a daughter of the late A. Robert and Helen (Snow) Stacy. She married R. Gar Forsht July 25, 1965, in Santa Ana, Calif. She is survived by her husband, R. Gar Forsht of Hollidaysburg; a son, Ralph N. Forsht and wife Krista and grandsons: Luke Gar Forsht, and Jack and Cole Hartling, all of Potomac Falls, Va.; granddaughters: Katelyn Anne MacIntyre of Boca Raton, Fla., Mya and Eve MacIntyre of...
The 2021 general election was unlike any in recent memory as disenchantment with the state mandate for mask wearing in schools gave rise to a hard-fought, grassroots effort by write-in candidates to win seats on the board of directors in two local school districts. In Spring Cove, write-in candidates Brenda Frederick, Travis Ott and Kevin Smith, running as a team under the banner of the Spring Cove Educational Integrity Alliance, each garnered more than 1,000 votes, with Frederick accumulating an unofficial tally of 1,279 write-in votes, just...
To the Editor: On Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, Eva Mae Eshelman left her earthly home to be with the Lord. While Eva’s entire family is saddened by her departure, we are all comforted by the memories of her life. Eva Eshelman was a pillar of the Cove community. She loved this area and the life that a rural, small town in Pennsylvania could offer her. In her life, she raised ten children while co-managing the Eshelman family farm with her husband. This life may appear simple to many; however, Eva’s self-sacrificing love for her family created a l...
The Thanksgiving holiday is once again with us. No one truly knows when the first Thanksgiving took place. Some academics say it was in 1621, when the Pilgrims celebrated their harvest with a three day turkey feast in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts. Others say the first Thanksgiving took place in Virginia in 1619. Whatever, President George Washington called for a national day of thanksgiving in 1789, but it fell to Abraham Lincoln in 1863 to mandate that the holiday would take place at the end of November. Here, thanks to Google, are some...
“Meat Illustrated” contains over 350 recipes for beef, pork, lamb, and veal, covering how to cook different meats and describing the different cuts and which part of what animal they came from, as well as the best ways to cook that particular piece of meat. Providing protein and essential nutrients, meat is an important staple in the diets of many. From pork loin roasts, ground beef, and short ribs to porter house, flank, or rib steaks, Cook’s Illustrated provides delightful recipes to tempt...
Herald of Aug. 19, 1896 Albert Isenberg of Williamsburg, announced that he was the champion cornhusker of the Cove, “and throws down the gauntlet and stands ready to defend it. “ the Williamsburg correspondent wrote in the Herald. He knocked the husks off of 238 bushels in 11 hours and 30 minutes.” Elmer Rhodes and G. W. Mountz measured the corn. The previous year, Mr. Isenberg husked 176 bushels in 11 hours and ten minutes. In 1885, Seymour Isenberg was acclaimed champion husker with a record of 179 ½ bushels in 11 hours and 15 minute...
Herald of Nov. 18, 1971 Warren R. Smith announced he would resign at the end of the school year after 15 years as chief administrator of the Spring Cove School District. Mr. Smith was named supervising principal July 1, 1957. Mr. Smith guided the district through two major building programs--Central High School and Spring Cove Junior High School, plus several smaller construction projects. Paul Stonerook of Martinsburg RD was reelected president of the Board of Directors of Morrisons Cove Memorial Park at a reorganization meeting Monday night....
Herald of Nov. 25, 1921 Several Herald correspondents from all sections of the Cove noted in their columns that “butchering is the order of the day” and each took pride in reporting the weight of prize porkers. Cloyd Eller of Marble City, slaughtered a porker weighing over 400 pounds. John Butler of Plum Creek killed three which tipped the beam at more than 1300 pounds. A new barn was being constructed on the David Shelly farm in Pleasant Valley, near Mines. Wilford Dick, eight-year old son of Clayton Dick of Roaring Spring, lost an arm thr...
Herald of Nov. 14, 1996 A strong F-1 tornado caused significant damage in Wolfsburg, Lafayetteville, and Bakers Summit. Dwayne Musselman’s mobile home was tossed onto its side and rolled over several times until it came to rest on the top of a van owned by neighbor Robert Claycomb Jr. Claycomb’s house and a neighboring barn were also damaged. Damage was seen all along Rt. 867. The Northern Bedford County Education Association ratified a five-year settlement calling for $1,550 salary increases for the previous and next years and $1500 for eac...
Herald of Nov. 21, 1946 John. L. Longenecker, prominent businessman in Morrisons Cove for many years, died suddenly at his home on Julianna Heights, Bedford, Saturday Nov. 16 when preparing to leave for his place of business in Curryville. All veterans in the Pittsburgh Regional area, of which the Altoona territory is a part, who are undergoing education or job training under the G. I. Bill, received a last warning to file immediately the report of earnings required by a recent act of Congress or face suspension from the Veterans...
Herald of Nov. 17, 2011 Directors of area food banks and food pantries expressed concern about the supply of food available for needy families. The stock of food is down, and the number of families in need of assistance has increased. The food banks were hoping that residents would donate more food and money during the holiday season to meet demands. Write-Ins candidates for three Cove area school districts failed to get elected to school boards. Voter turnout was 43.2 percent in Bedford County and 22.1 percent in Blair County. The new bridge...
Due to nursing home facility visit restrictions, I had to do a telehealth visit via Zoom today for a dear lady of the faith. It was the second time in the last several months that I had to settle for that with her instead of an in-person visit. In her early 90s, she had never talked with anyone by a screen. She was fascinated by the technology. A few weeks ago, she could at least get around in her wheelchair. Cancer has weakened her to the point of being limited to her bed. Yet, today this...
It is with mixed emotions that the Imlers announce their final get-together. Joy, because of all the great memories. And sorrow, because it is coming to an end. Please, consider attending the Nov. 19 Thanksgiving covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m., in the Imler’s Barn at 1271 Spang Street Extension, Roaring Spring. Bring a side dish. The turkey will be provided. Tom Smith will be sharing music. Below is a note from Tom and JoAnn Smith: Pete and Carol, we want to thank you for allowing us to have a part in many of your meetings over the years. I...
I started thinking I would write about a “heroine” this time. But as I got to working on it, I thought I might also mention the hero. Before you know it, I got the third person involved. The whole story is found in the Old Testament book of Ruth. Ruth would have been my heroine. She does not have typical qualifications so far as we can tell. She is a foreigner, poor, illiterate, with no family connections, or other star-power status. We have no idea about her looks. But she has qualities that make her my heroine. As noted, she is a for...
Herman and Cathy Nolt provided some outcome information since the Benefit Auction held on Sept. 11, 2021. The total amount of money after expenses were deducted came to $139,000. This money was sent to the clinics. The Nolts agreed this was the best year ever. With the pandemic in 2020 and no auction held donations were $118,000. The generosity of people in the Cove and the outstanding work done by the clinics is the reason for this outpouring. Some of the biggest money makers were the baked...
For Sale 2007 Ford F-550 XL Super Duty Pickup Truck with Dump & Plow The Board of Supervisors of Greenfield Township hereby notifies all interested parties they are selling a 2007 Ford F-550 XL Super Duty Pickup Truck with dump & plow. The truck is parked at the Township Building and may be inspected by appointment only. Bids over $7,000 will be received until 4 pm on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Bids will be awarded at the Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 6:30 pm public meeting at the Greenfield Township building located at 477 Ski Gap Road, Claysb... Full story
Conemaugh Health System recently welcomed board-certified orthopedic surgeon Gregory M. Kanski, MD to its team. Dr. Kanski has joined University Orthopedics and will be performing orthopedic surgery at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center, and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. Dr. Kanski specializes in arthroscopy, treatment of tendon and ligament injuries, shoulder replacements, and fracture care. A Penn State graduate, Dr. Kanski completed his medical...
The Fall Country Store Tour in the Cove was exciting and fun as usual. This year the tour was held Nov. 5, 6, 12, 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Discounts were given in all the stores on tour dates. One stop on the tour, Roots in the Cove in Roaring Spring, has just about everything: Christmas trees, fresh pine wreaths, cut flowers, planters and various unique gift options. The store will also be offering pictures with Santa. Fisher's Party Central is two stores in one. They have party supplies and...
The last graduating class of Roaring Spring High School finally held their 60th reunion a year late at the Royer Mansion, Williamsburg, Oct. 9. In all, 23 classmates, spouses and friends attended. After Pastor George Mauk offered a prayer, the members enjoyed a buffet luncheon outdoors. Randy Pletcher hosted the program. Honored were Jim Brown for traveling the farthest from New Hope, Pa.; Patty Mauk for being married the longest, 57 years; and Don Detwiler for winning a participation game....
The Altoona Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Artistic Advisor and Principal Guest Conductor, Nick Palmer, continues its 93rd season on Saturday, December 4, 2021 This year’s holiday concert, Home for the Holidays, will be held at the new Altoona Area High School Auditorium. The AAHS Auditorium seats 1,200 audience members which will be the biggest holiday audience in recent memory for the Symphony. The Altoona High School Chorus, under the direction of Kelly Sipes, will be featured performers singing the holiday favorites Jingle Bells and S...
When Mercie Rundle was born just 11 weeks ago, she became the fifth living generation in two families. These photos were taken by Henry's Pond in Martinsburg....
The Wolf Administration, along with the National Weather Service, provided information on the dangers of snow squalls, how alerts and warnings are issued and how people can stay safe during these dangerous winter weather hazards. “State agencies have been preparing for winter weather for several weeks with coordination calls and exercises,” said PEMA Director Randy Padfield. “It’s important that the public understand their role in winter weather safety, not only to protect themselves and their loved ones but also first responders.” According...
This week, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will travel Pennsylvania, visiting agriculture apprenticeship programs in Lancaster, State College, Williamsburg and Pittsburgh in honor of National Apprenticeship Week. Part of the Wolf Administration’s $30 million investment in relevant Ag and other workforce training, seven state-certified agriculture apprenticeship programs and two pre-apprenticeships, offer the next generation of workers hands-on, paid experience in high-demand food and agriculture jobs. “Pennsylvania’s agriculture worke...
Claysburg Area Public Library will be holding a Holiday Open House on Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages are invited to enjoy some holiday fun and refreshments at the library. There will be crafts, STEM activities and books will be given away to the young children....
The Blair County Retirement Board (the “Board”), consisting of Commissioners Bruce Erb and Laura Burke, along with Treasurer Jim Carothers and Controller A.C. Stickel, recently met with Pat Wing of Marquette Associates, Inc. on Nov. 12 to review the Blair County Employee Retirement Fund’s (the “Fund”) Investment Performance Report for the third quarter of 2021. The Fund had an investment return of 0.0 percent for the quarter (net of investment management fees), slightly outperforming its policy benchmark return of -0.1 percent. The performan...
The Bedford County Regional Education Foundation announces that the following students were awarded scholarships to attend the Allegany College of Maryland Bedford County Campus: • Addison Bagley, Bedford, Bryan R. Hendricks Memorial Scholarship, Robert D. and Bessie Brantner Sponsler Scholarship • Bryson Bagley, Bedford, Scott D. Henricks Memorial Scholarship, Mildred Jean Rowan Scholarship • Noah Beidle, Bedford, Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Tuition Assistance Award • Jocelyn Black, Bedford, Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative, In...
The Northern Bedford Class of 1970 gathered for its 50 + 1 reunion, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at the Bedford American Legion....
The Williamsburg High School Class of 1965 gathered for their "55th + 1" reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Williamsburg Beagle Club. The class had to cancel last year due to the pandemic. Editor's Note: This reunion ran in the Nov. 10 edition of the Herald with the wrong year. We at the Herald want to get it right, so we publish clarifications and corrections as needed. If you spot an error in the Herald's pages, please contact Editor Anna Baughman at news@mcheraldonline.com or (814)...
I’m always thinking about food. On Thanksgiving, what could be more important (other than family) than the main attraction – food. What is your favorite dish at the Thanksgiving table? Here is what a few residents had to say: Katrisha Ropchock: My mom and dad make the best stuffing and my Dad makes the best candied sweet potatoes. I carry on the tradition of making my Grandma Blough’s cranberry relish and we make my Grandma Roush’s Oatmeal Pie. Diana Barroner: The whole meal! Turkey, mashed potatoes, filling balls, green beans, sweet potatoe...
After months and months of litigations and negotiations with Sunoco about road damage, Woodbury Township announced that at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4 that an agreement had finally been reached. The first stipulation of the settlement was stating that Sunoco would pave Lower Piney Creek Road if Woodbury Township would then release them from any more damages to the road. The motion to accept this agreement was made by Craig Hamilton, seconded by Ed Clark and passed unanimously. The second part of the agreement released Sunoco of any further...
For many families in Williamsburg, the Williamsburg Food Bank gives them enough food to last throughout the month for their families. In this holiday time, those at the Williamsburg Food Bank go above and beyond for those in the community. Last month, families were asked to sign up for the annual Thanksgiving Day basket from the food bank. According to Judy Edwards, who helps run the food bank weekly, “roughly 100 families signed up.” Through cash donations, according to Edwards, the food bank was able to get everything for each basket, inc...
In years past, members of the Williamsburg community had goals and dreams of getting together a group of community and surrounding area members to form a Williamsburg Historical Society. This dream is coming true, thanks to many community members. The Williamsburg Historical Society held its first meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4. During the meeting, officers were elected: President Roane Lytle, Vice President Cathy Over, Secretary Peggy Mingle, and Treasurer Lugene Shelly. The group worked on the...
For many in Williamsburg, going to stores for women's clothing and accessories requires a trip to Altoona to do some shopping or firing up laptops and shopping online. Now, thanks to Randi Fay, there will be boutique shopping right in our own back yard in Williamsburg. Fay opened BeRadiant Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 13. Fay credits her daughters, Brinlee and Rylan for the inspiration for the name, and Fay wanted a name "that makes you feel good," and BeRadiant was born. Fay acknowledges she has...
Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today announced the availability of $800,000 in grant funding through the Veterans Employment Program (VEP) to connect veterans with job opportunities. Eligible workforce development entities across the commonwealth, particularly in locations with the highest need for these services, are encouraged to apply for the funding. The $800,000 provided by PA Industry Partnership (IP) Heroes Path funds and reemployment funds will allow L&I to support four workforce development projects...
Northern Bedford Middle School's October Students of the Month are as follows (from left): Grade 6 – Nevaeh Clapper, daughter of Carissa and Zachary Yohn and Keith Clapper Kyan Baas, son of Andrew and Onieka Baas Grade 7 – Grace Dainty, daughter of Daniel and Susan Dainty Brody McCoy, son of Brian and Jennifer McCoy Grade 8 – Emalee Bowser, daughter of Michael and Ashley Bowser Trenton Bumgardner, son of Dawn Bumgardner...
Editor’s Note: The first 10 children of James H. and Sarah Lyons were detailed in the Nov. 4 and Nov. 10 editions of the Herald. This article continues with the next four children. The remaining two children will be featured in the next edition of the Herald. Esther, born in 1862, was the 11th child born to James and Sarah. She married Blair W. Brown, living on Brush Mountain Road in Frankstown Township, Blair County. Blair and Esther held a reunion for students of the separate public school in Hollidaysburg at their grove in 1927; featured i...
Claysburg's 8th Annual Christmas in the Park will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Christmas Parade, starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, will begin the festivities. The parade starts at the Claysburg American Legion and proceeds to the Claysburg Community Park via Bedford Street. A Christmas parade, giant-sized Christmas cards and a Christmas tree lighting have been long-standing traditions in Claysburg. Immediately following the parade, activities begin at the Community Park. There will be...
Airports and roads may seem more crowded this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13 percent from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5 percent of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely recovering from its dramatic fall during the pandemic, up 80 percent over last year. As restrictions continue to lift and consumer confidence builds, AAA urges travelers to be proactive when making their travel plans this holiday season. With 6.4 million more Americans traveling this...
Mail carrier Tamara Wright stops at the same spot along Julian Street each day to take a break from delivering mail along her route....
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourage Pennsylvanians to volunteer for “Pick Up Pennsylvania,” a statewide campaign of fall litter cleanups to benefit streams, rivers, and lakes, now through Nov. 30. Volunteer groups who participate in the PennDOT Adopt-A-Highway program are also encouraged to participate. “Our waterways foster pride of place for many Pennsylvanians and shouldn’t be trashed,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. “It’s important to make the connectio...
The Penn State Altoona women’s soccer program had an impressive showing on the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s All-Conference team, as the league released its postseason awards on Tuesday morning. Five women were named: Sophomore forward Mallorie Smith, Senior forward Sadie McConnell, Junior midfielder Sarah Huston, Sophomore defender Haley Chambers, and junior defender KK Wolfe. Sadie McConnell (New Enterprise, PA/Northern Bedford) earns second team All-AMCC honors for the third time in her collegiate career. In her senior sea...
Bear hunting has changed dramatically during the past few years. No longer is bear hunting restricted to a three-day season toward the end of November. Instead, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) has "increased opportunities" by setting various bear seasons during the autumn. There have already been statewide archery and muzzleloader seasons, as well as a special firearms season for certain hunters. In addition, during rifle deer season, there will be an extended season, which runs from...
Central senior Paxton Kling has decided to continue his baseball career at Louisiana State University next year. At a celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 10, Kling's family and friends gathered at the banquet hall at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. "My mom always goes above and beyond," Kling, who was not expecting such a big event, said. More than 30 guests wore purple and gold to represent LSU. Behind his signing table, The walls were covered in photos from Kling's lengthy baseball career. "I've been...
After the Dragons had already faced Penn Cambria a few weeks into their regular season, Central faced the Panthers again this past week in the District Six Championship Game. The Dragons came out with yet another blowout victory, crushing the Panthers 42-7. Shorty after the Dragons kicked off to the Panthers, Central's defense forced Penn Cambria to punt. After the Dragons regained possession, Jeff Hoenstine ran for a 46-yard touchdown to give the Dragons the lead. Parker Gregg scored two touchd...
