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The Spring Cove School District has issued the following letter explaining that the schools will be closing to in-person instruction as of Nov. 25, and remaining closed through Jan. 3, 2021. The Herald is providing this letter in its entirety, unedited. November 24, 2020 Dear Parent or Guardian: Today, our District was notified of three additional individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. This equates to six new cases within a two-day time span and ten total cases currently. Under the new, stricter requirements released by the state... Full story
State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) on Nov. 19 received results of a COVID-19 test indicating he tested positive for the virus. "My symptoms started in a minor way that initially made me believe I had a head cold. When I developed a fever, I eliminated contact with others and sought out a COVID-19 test," Gregory said. The representative was last in the Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Hollidaysburg office Monday, Nov 9. He wore a mask both days. He has been providing continual updates to House...
The Herald has received a letter with important information regarding COVID-19 cases in the Spring Cove School District. The letter is signed by Dr. Betsy Baker and is reproduced here without editing. November 17, 2020 Dear SCSD Parents and Guardians; Our District has been notified of an individual who recently tested positive for COVID, bringing the total number of cases to eleven. As always, the Department of Health was contacted in regard to this situation. The very few individuals who may have been exposed in association with this case have...
Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Borough Council of Woodbury Borough, Bedford County, Pennsylvania that the Borough Council in and for such Borough intend to consider for enactment at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. a proposed Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE FOR THE BOROUGH OF WOODBURY, BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING, REPEALING, AND/OR REVISING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 1919-I, 1910-III AND 1914-II OF SUCH BOROUGH TO THE EXTENT THEY ARE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR T... Full story
In his intriguing novel, "The Camera Never Lies," David Rawlings challenges us to wonder what our photographs would look like if our souls, not our faces, were captured by the lens. Daniel Whitely is a successful marriage counselor and best-selling author, yet his own marriage is in crisis and his daughter is drifting further away each day. To make matters worse, the deadline for his second book has come and gone and he still hasn't written a single word. When Daniel inherits an old camera from...
“Indeed, you won the elections, but I won the count.” — Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza (1896-1956), Guardian (London), June 17, 1977 If you read last month’s column … I nailed it. Democrats in key states managed to “find” enough votes to push Comrades Biden and Harris over the finish line … for now, anyway. Despite the contested nature of the race, the media gods have anointed Comrade Biden as the Chosen One. Now we hear them using the terms “baseless” and “not widespread” and all t...
There is a lot of consternation on the political Right about the apparent failure of President Donald J. Trump to win a second term. However, as a conservative, I don’t think things are gloomy for my side at all. Yes, the presidency likely has switched to the Democratic Party. But if you’re in favor of conservative principles, there’s reason to take heart. Let me run down why I think conservatives should be pleased with the outcome of the Nov. 3 election. The GOP retained the U.S. Senate Before the Nov. 3 election, the U.S Senate was contr...
Herald of Nov. 14, 1895 George Clapper, a blind man from Williamsburg, was accompanied by his nephew on a trip to Henrietta, where he was singing and selling songs. Almost everybody bought a song to help the poor man. Prof. Eli Glass was teaching a vocal music class at the Mount Pleasant Church. John T. Koontz drilled a well for Daniel Stayer near Woodbury, securing water at 82 feet. A new reed organ was purchased for the use of the New Enterprise school and literary society. The Royer School scheduled a flag raising and exercises by the...
Herald of Nov. 19, 1970 Flooding described as the worst since 1936 hit the Cove area last Thursday night, forcing dozens of families from their homes in the Claysburg-East Freedom area. Approximately 130 paper mill employees went back to work Tuesday at the Roaring Spring plant of Combined Paper Mills, Inc., after union members voted to accept a contract and end a 97-day strike. Paul Stonerook has been elected president of the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park Assoc., succeeding Jodeph Corle. Two burglars hit a pair of business establishments in...
Herald of Nov. 26, 1920 The Barrens a mile north of Mines was the scene of a hunting accident on Saturday when Samuel F. Harker was accidentally shot by John Miller of Hollidaysburg. Miller fired at a pheasant and the charge entered the body of Harker who was some distance away, the shot causing death. The dead man was aged 30 years and made his home with his father, Jacob Harker. Kathlein Heit, 9-year-old daughter of Capt. and Mrs. George Heit, died on the way to the hospital as a result of a gunshot wound sustained in an unusual way. The...
Herald of Nov. 16, 1995 The Northern Bedford High School football team captured the District 5-A championship with a 13-0 win over Windber in the midst of the snow and cold Monday, Nov. 13, at Chestnut Ridge High School. Travis Brown ran for 105 yards on 27 carries as the Black Panthers won their second District 5-A title in school history. The Panthers won their first in 1992. The Spring Cove School District named Mrs. Linda McElroy of Everett RD as principal of the East Freedom Elementary School. She would succeed Edward A. Barton, who...
Herald of Nov. 22, 1945 The Donald Horton, Henrietta young man, arrived at his home Saturday after long service overseas. D. Elvin Burget, well known hunter of Curryville, while hunting on Lock Mountain, northwest of Martinsburg, shot a 21-pound wild turkey. It was one of the largest so far bagged by any local nimrod. S|Sgt. Virgil E. Feathers, well known young man of the central section of the Cove, is home with an honorable discharge. Calvin K. Stern of Martinsburg, on Thursday of last week had a birthday, and a very happy birthday it was....
Herald of Nov. 18, 2010 Mr. Samuel Ebersole, 64, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Homewood after a prolonged illness. The fifth-seeded Central Dragons took their first step to the playoffs Saturday night, Nov. 13, with a solid 26-14 road victory over fourth-seeded Ligonier Valley. On Tuesday, Nov. 9, Gov. Edward G. Rendell announced the investment of $174 million in funding for 27 drinking and wastewater projects to benefit projects in 21 counties. Among those selected to receive low interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure...
To the Editor: Can Joe Biden save our country when the outgoing administration and its enablers are trying to delay the peaceful transfer of power and hamstringing the legitimately elected Biden/Harris-led government? In the history of the country, a unique action that has been a constant and enduring political practice has been the recognition of the results of the election of our leaders. Today I watched as numerous Republican Senators, Congressmen, a Secretary of State, an Attorney General, and uncountable sycophants of the infantile...
To the Editor: I am writing to correct a math error in your Nov. 5, 2020, Veterans Day article, "Why a Red Poppy on Veterans Day.” The red poppy is celebrating its 98th year, given the August 1922 adoption of the red poppy by the VFW at its Seattle convention, which was its 99th year by the American Legion. Thank you for the article. Stephen C. Metzger Roaring Spring US Army 1969-1972 Commander, Murray-Appleman Post 147 American Legion, established December 1922. (Note: We too are celebrating our 98th year, while the American Legion c...
To the Editor: I’m writing this on Oct. 30, 2020, so it is several days prior to the Nov. 3 election that will determine our preferences for the presidency and many other national, state and local positions. In my opinion, we should all resolve at this time to accept the outcome of this election. Certain, some winning candidates, you will prefer and others you will not. But we must strive to set our differences aside and move away form the polarization that is so negatively affecting our country. It is time to compromise, to be more a...
Taylor Township supervisors Joseph Dilling, chairman; William Replogle, vice chairman; and Paul Closson, supervisor; held their regular monthly meetings on Oct. 5 and Nov. 2, 2020. At the October meeting there was a lengthly discussion about the intersection of State Route 36 and Cross Cove Road where there have been many accidents. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) representatives Ernie Casino and Ed Steinburghl attended the meeting. Members of the Taylor Township community were also at the meeting to express their concerns....
GRIFFITH – Kenneth R. “Kenny,” 58, Martinsburg MCCAULEY – Jeffrey A., 63, Roaring Spring SELL – Margaret L. “Peg,” 75, Waterside SHIRK – David Burkholder, 66, Curryville... Full story
Kenneth R. "Kenny" Griffith, 58, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 14, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Aug. 29, 1962, in Havre de Grace, Md., son of Teddy B. Keithley Sr. and the late Gloria A. (Griffith) Keithley. Surviving are his father of Martinsburg; two brothers: Timothy R. Keithley of Martinsburg and Teddy B. Keithley Jr. (Kimberly) of Martinsburg, W.Va.; a sister, Teressa R. Scritchfield (Rick) of Altoona; and many other family and friends that he dearly loved. Kenny...
Jeffrey A. McCauley, 63, of Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 13, 1957, in Roaring Spring, the son of Betty (Helsel) McCauley and the late Earl McCauley. He married Donna L. Settle on July 17, 1976, in Roaring Spring. He is survived by his mother of Duncansville; his wife; two children: Jeremy McCauley and wife Jennifer of Altoona and Barbra McCauley and fiance Eugene Ferry of Roaring Spring; three grandchil...
Margaret L. “Peg” Sell, 75, of Waterside, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born June 21, 1945, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Jacob and Naomi (Hale) Defibaugh. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Richard A. Sell; son David A. Sell and wife Brawna of Waterside; granddaughter Cassie Ewing and husband TJ of Everett; granddaughter Kate Imler and husband Dave of Waterside; great-grandchildren Emma Ewing, Max Ewing, Cheyenne Imler and Sadie Imler; as well as sisters Pat Wey...
David Burkholder Shirk, 66, of Curryville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at home. He was born Dec. 22, 1953, in Lancaster, son of the late Roy S. and Ida Ann (Burkholder) Shirk. On Nov. 14, 1970, in Hinkletown, Pa., he was united in marriage to Geraldine Sensenig. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine; son Scott Shirk (Molly) of Loysburg; daughter Doris Albright (Wes) of Curryville; son LeRoy Shirk (Marcia) of East Freedom; son Shawn Shirk (Megan) of Duncansville; son Clarence W. Shirk (Cori)...
Sam Stahl of Williamsburg makes his way through thew Martinsburg square on Monday afternoon, Nov. 16, with another truckload of round bales of hay he was delivering to a customer in New Enterprise....
The annual tradition of leaf collection from the magnificent oak trees that adorn Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg started in earnest Tuesday, Nov. 10. In preparation for the 2020 season, the park purchased a new Billy Goat Leaf Vacuum from McCoy's Lawn & Garden in Roaring Spring and a new dump trailer from Metzler's Truck and Trailer Sales in Martinsburg. The leaf collection process typically takes seven to 10 days to complete and results in roughly 50 box truck loads of mulch moved...
Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) President Cynthia S. Bambara has authorized all credit courses to move online for instruction on Nov. 30, the Monday following Thanksgiving, through the end of the fall semester. The proactive approach is being taken to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff, and the surrounding community. The measure applies to all ACM college locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania, including the Bedford County Campus in Everett. ACM’s offices and resources remain open to serve students and visitors, with p...
Dear October, My letter for you is quite tardy and you are 15 days already gone. When I used my diary to jog my memory, I found you a month of seemingly contradictory qualities and phases. In your paradoxical days you had darkness but even in your darkness there was light, both with starlight and two full moons. So there was less darkness than light. Rain was recorded. Some of your drops increased our water level and restored parched soil. Others fell on the meadow and came in with mud on the...
The Dragon Pride Foundation exists to provide funds for innovative programs which offer each student opportunities for extended learning in the Spring Cove School District. In line with that mission, the Dragon Pride Foundation has made several donations recently. To start off the 2020-21 school year, the Dragon Pride Foundation purchased neck gaiters for all students, teachers, coaches, bus drivers, and staff to wear as masks to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The neck gaiters were...
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 11/16/2020 Area Counties Cases / Death / Rate* Bedford: 749 / 11 / 22.8 Blair: 2,235 / 41 / 33.5 Cambria: 1,792 / 23 / 17.5 Centre: 4,933 / 24 / 14.7 Clearfield: 697 / 8 / 10.1 Fulton: 127 / 4 / 27.5 Huntingdon: 1,253 / 37 / 81.9 Somerset: 694 / 5 / 6.8 *Rate is number of deaths per 100,000 population. Sixty-six (66) counties have reported COVID-19 deaths. Pennsylvania 253,133 cases 9,325 deaths United States 11,220,138 cases 246,531 deaths Worldwide 55,198,316 cases 1,329,380 deaths Nason Reports Kyle Adams, commun...
The COVID-19 pandemic has played a role in education throughout the state and the country. Here in Morrisons Cove, all four school districts have been affected within the last few weeks. Northern Bedford and Williamsburg school districts have been forced to close for a period of time. At Central High School in Martinsburg, the school was closed from Nov. 13 through Nov. 18 for an intensive cleaning. Spring Cove Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker said the school was closing in an abundance of caution because district officials were “seeing a h...
The Bedford County Regional Education Foundation announces that the following students were awarded scholarships to attend the Allegany College of Maryland Bedford County Campus, Everett: Kasandra Faulkner, Everett, Bedford County Human Services Council Scholarship; Madison Cain, Everett, Brook Troutman, Hopewell, Bedford Rotary Club Scholarship; Etta Clark, Everett, Bryan R. Hendricks Memorial Scholarship; Zachary Claycomb, Everett, Alison Shinall, Everett, Everett Area Alumni Association Scholarship; Mia Cogan, Everett; Alyssa Foor, New...
A wind storm that blew through the region Sunday, Nov. 15, brought down a tree that came close to destroying a home in Clappertown. The home of Peter and Karen Filan suffered some damage at approximately 4:30 Sunday afternoon. No one was injured but the roof suffered some damage as well as the porch. Karen Filan said the tree was from the next door neighbor's yard. She said the family has started to clean up the debris. According to the National Weather Service, the wind speed at the...
Daniel Z. and Margaret S. Martin of Martinsburg are the parents of a daughter, Angela Martin, born at 7:08 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. The infant weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 17-3/4 inches long at birth. Angela has nine siblings: Adam, 14; Jared, 13; Clayton, 12; Cynthia, 10; Katie Rose, 9; LaWayne, 7; Bethany, 5; Jaylon, 3; and Melody, 21 months. Maternal grandparents are David and Marlene Martin of Roaring Spring. Paternal grandparents...
As the winter months approach, COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout Pennsylvania. Statistics released Monday by the Pennsylvania Department of Health show 272,680 cases and 9,409 deaths in the commonwealth attributed to the virus since the pandemic began last March. Blair County has recorded 2,598 cases with 41 deaths while Bedford County reports 956 cases and 11 deaths since the pandemic began. Although exact numbers of local cases are not available, regional numbers provided by UPMC shows the virus has taken hold in the area. Danielle...
You may know some people who like to talk. Some folks go on and on in their speech. Of course, there is nothing wrong with being talkative. The problem is when a person talks without being a good listener. I admit that even though I listen for a living, I am better at talking. At times I must reign myself in. This is one of the many practical issues of life addressed in the book of Proverbs. As the wisdom series continues, I will pick it up with selected verses in Chapter 10. The wise of heart...
The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors met Monday, Nov. 9, for a combined committee of the whole and regular meeting at the administration office board room in Roaring Spring with the public participating virtually. Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker emphasized that the district has no plans to move to a hybrid model of learning and is hoping there never is that need. She said the district just wants to make sure that the plan on file with the Pennsylvania Department of Education is the best plan to use in the event that the situation d...
Real estate taxes are expected to rise for the first time in 10 years in Martinsburg borough. Martinsburg Borough Council on Nov. 2 approved a tentative budget for 2021 that will increase millage from 1.8710 to 1.967. The small increase, which would cost the average homeowner $13.45 next year, would bring in $10,800 for the borough. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the borough building, 110 S. Walnut St., during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Council will vote on the...
Scriptures to Read: St. John 8:31-36 Romans 5:15-18 Romans 6:15-23 Romans 8:1-11 Galatians 5:1-6 I Peter 2:4-12 Philippians 2:1-11 I am trusting you are planning to observe Thanksgiving Day. Thanks may certainly be given to a lot of people. We need to remember the primary focus of Thanksgiving Day is to thank God for all He has done for us, as individuals and as a nation. If there ever was a nation that's been blest, it is the United States. Many people squeak by with the basic necessities. Most...
Area ministeriums have cancelled their community Thanksgiving services due to the recent rise in numbers of those affected by COVID-19. The Claysburg-East Freedom Ministerium will broadcast its Thanksgiving service Sunday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m. via Facebook and YouTube. The Rev Calvin Miller of United Methodist Claysburg, Queen and Weyant will be the speaker. Donations or offerings may be sent to the Claysburg Ministerium, c/o David Maxwell, Upper Claar Church of the Brethren, 405 Upper Claar Road, Claysburg, PA 16625. The Southern Cove-Yellow...
Much like the holidays that preceded it in 2020, Thanksgiving figures to be different this year. An ongoing pandemic has changed the way much of the world lives their lives, including how holidays are celebrated. As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spread across the globe beginning in the winter of 2019-20, the World Health Organization recommended a host of behaviors designed to prevent the spread of the virus and protect those who are most vulnerable to it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also noted the importance of keeping...
Williamsburg Troop 53 and Pack 353 recently distributed door hangers to prepare for food collection Saturday, Nov. 21. Shown are (front row, from left): Quinten Snyder, Colton Dick, Jack Ropchock, Brantley Northern; (middle row, from left): Carson Lee, Timothy Ropchock, Wyatt Auberzinski, Raylyn Conners, Remmington Leonard, Blaze Berry; (third row, from left): Ethan Smith, Ethan Reffner, Zach Shock, Tanner Reffner, Joel Blades; (back row, from left): Ian Ake, Cyrus Simmons....
Gary Brumbaugh of Brumbaugh’s Fireworks Display, Inc, of 3062 Royer Mountain Road, attended last Thursday evening’s Woodbury Township meeting, Nov. 5, to ask for a zoning variance for the business’s sprinkler system. The fireworks business is regulated by the Pa. Department of Agriculture, and regulations state that Brumbaugh can sell 125 pounds of pyrotechnics in his store in the township. Brumbaugh said that to increase product availability inside the store, it is recommended that he go with an H3 automatic sprinkler system or a dry system. B...
Turnovers and a staunch Redbank Valley defense were too much to overcome as NBC was defeated, 28-15, in the PIAA Class A football playoffs Nov. 7 at Windber Stadium. Five turnovers proved costly as Redbank Valley rolled to a 21-0 halftime lead. That cushion proved to be too much to overcome. The Bulldogs capitalized on a fumble recovery and an interception in the first six minutes to get a quick 14-0 jump on the Panthers. Redbank Valley added another post-turnover touchdown before the halftime b...
On Oct. 19, 2020, the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department became state-licensed as a Quick Response Service, otherwise known as QRS. The decision was made to start a QRS unit when the Williamsburg Ambulance closed in January of 2020. A QRS unit is a rapid -response truck that is available 24/7 and is a medical response unit. Staffing the QRS unit requires medically trained personnel. Williamsburg QRS is substation of Hollidaysburg American legion Ambulance Service (HALAS) because it operates...
The Williamsburg High School football team erupted for 52 points in what turned out to be its final game of the season Nov. 6. The visiting Blue Pirates stormed out to a 28-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 52-7 win over Mount Union. Williamsburg improved to 5-4 while Mount Union slipped to 3-2. Senior Tyler Clark had a big night for the Blue Pirates, running for 113 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries. Junior Lambert Palmer completed 10 of his 13 pass attempts for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Wes McCall caught seven passes for 87...
Bowhunters in Pennsylvania have made history. The first-ever day of regulated Sunday big-game hunting was on Sunday, Nov. 15, for archery deer hunting only. In total, there are three Sundays – all in consecutive weeks – when limited big-game hunting will occur in 2020. Sunday, Nov. 22, is open for bear hunting during the statewide general bear season, and Sunday, Nov. 29 is open for deer hunting during the firearms deer season. On those three Sundays, hunters on private land are required to carry written permission from the landowner. Ple...
The will once again be a Buck Pool in Williamsburg on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m, at the Williamsburg Farm Show building. Registration will be from 6 to 7 p.m, There will be no entry fee. Prizes will be awarded for heaviest doe, heaviest buck, widest spread, most points, youngest hunter and oldest hunter. The deer must be present on the grounds to win. Belly Busters Catering will be on hand with food....
Twenty-one consecutive points that spanned the second and third quarters sparked the Bedford Bisons to a 28-13 win over Central in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A playoffs Nov. 6 at Hollidaysburg's Tiger Stadium. Central's loss was its first of the 2020 campaign in nine games. The Dragons took a 7-0 lead in the second quarter when Hunter Klotz hauled in a 12-yard scoring pass from Hunter Smith with 11:56 remaining in the second quarter. Austin Keith added the PAT. Just a little over three...
The statewide rifle bear season comes in this Saturday, Nov. 21, and will run through Nov. 24. This is the first time bear season will include a Sunday of hunting – Nov. 22. Archers already enjoyed a lengthy bear-hunting season in late October and early November, and various extended bear seasons will be in effect during deer season. Locally, in Wildlife Management Areas 4A and 4D, the extended bear season will run from Nov. 30 through Dec. 5. This extended season does not include the first two days of rifle deer season. Including the a...
Linda Clapper, projects chair, delivers fleece blankets made by Alpha Beta and Girl Scout Troop 43009 to Stan Howes of Bedford County Children and Youth....
La Secretaria de Salud de Pensilvania, la Dra. Rachel Levine, hoy anunció que a partir del domingo, 15 de noviembre, una clínica con servicio de ventanilla para pruebas diagnósticas se realizará en el Blair County Convention Center, para ayudar a frenar los aumentos recientes en los casos de COVID-19. También harán las pruebas dentro del edificio. “Desde el principio de septiembre, hemos visto un aumento de 1,825 casos en el Condado Blair. Esto nos preocupa mucho,” dijo la Dra. Levine. “Este sitio de pruebas estará abierto a cualquier pe...
