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Freda D. Barnes, 93, of Indiana, formerly of Martinsburg, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Ross Anthony and Daisy Belle (Beegle) Detwiler. On June 30, 1955, she married Richard G. Barnes at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Martinsburg. He preceded her in death March 25, 2011, following 55 years of marriage. She is survived by a son, Dr. Richard L. “Rick” Barnes of Indiana;...
Jeremy Q. Harr, 36, of East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday morning Dec. 1, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in May 9, 1986, in Altoona the son of Cindy (Markle) Dick and Harry Harr. He is survived by his mother of East Freedom; his father; a brother, Adam Dick of East Freedom; a niece, Katelyn; an uncle, Rick Markle (Mary); two cousins, Josh Garber (Karisa) and Julie Garber (Billi Jo); and his two special dogs that he loved, Jasper and Abby. Jeremy attended New Life Alliance Church. He was a 2005 graduate of...
Dona K. Kensinger, 95, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 29, 2022, at her home. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at noon at the Memorial Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg, Mr. Eric Martin will be officiating Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)...
Area churches – the Herald would like to include your Christmas activities, musicals and special Christmas services in our Dec. 22 issue. Please e-mail any Christmas-related church event to news@mcheraldonline.com or mail to: Morrisons Cove Herald 209 S. Walnut Street Martinsburg, PA 16662 The deadline to submit an event or service is Monday, Dec. 12. Advertisers and those interested in editorial submissions – the Herald will have early deadlines for the Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 editions. The deadline for Dec. 29 will be Thursday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m...
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced that visitors to the State Capitol Main Rotunda during the holiday season can check out handmade ornaments hung on the holiday tree that were created by Pennsylvania seniors. Older adults from more than 70 Senior Community Centers in 35 counties across the commonwealth submitted ornaments in response to an annual request by the department. The tree will remain in the rotunda through the first week of January. “The Department of Aging is pleased to see the tremendous response of ornaments s...
Unlike the Lone Ranger, who first emerged in disguise after surviving a wild shootout with the Cavendish Gang, a Lone Wiseman appeared peacefully at Christmas time 63 years ago in our home. The Wiseman’s emergence was neither miraculous nor prophetic, but he became legendary never-the-less. I was in the first grade as I recall and had saved a few cents from my allowance, which I was bent on using to purchase something for my mom for Christmas. When I spotted a set of The Three Wise Men in Palyoc...
“Come out, come out, wherever you are.” Mack knows she can win. She was champion at this game when she was little, when it mattered most. She was the only winner that fateful day, the last day she played hide-and-go-seek with her family, not that she felt like she won. She was the sole survivor then. She can do it again. Mack knows how to hide. The challenge? Spend a week hiding in an abandoned amusement park. Don’t get caught. Fourteen competitors. Seven days. It’s going to be the most epic ga...
The power of small businesses is immense. However, starting a small business is no easy venture. The financial resource Fortunly states that roughly 22 percent of small businesses will fail in their first year of operation. Thirty percent fail because they run out of cash. One of the ways a small business can do better is to utilize the support of other local businesses. Business owners often conduct market research to identify who their competition is and to determine if there is room in the...
Herald of Dec. 16, 1897 The first anniversary of the failures of the Martinsburg Deposit Bank and the First National Bank of Hollidaysburg was observed on the 14th, inst., by the sitting of Auditor Neff, and the gathering of the creditors to distribute the money in the hands of the assignee. A large number of depositors were present to learn if possible where their money had gone. The weather clerk was a little behind time with his Monday rain, which did not reach us until Tuesday, much to the relief of the washday brigade. Probably he held...
Herald of Dec. 14, 1972 George E. Kensinger of Martinsburg, first assistant executive director of the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8, was assigned as temporary district superintendent of the Everett Area Schools following the death of Miller C. Hood who held that position. There was no comment from either school as to whether the appointment would become permanent. Williamsburg borough council unanimously voted to allow sledding on West Second St. hill from Tom Ake’s to Plum Street for the west end of town.. Liberty St. remained the designated...
Herald of Dec. 8, 1922 The regular Winters Farmer’s Week at the Pennsylvania State College, which has been suspended for a few years, is being resumed this year. December 18-21 has been set for those meetings when the students will be home for Christmas vacation, thus providing room in the village and college buildings for the large influx of farmers. On Thanksgiving Day Miss Maude Gephart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Gephart, and Paul Guyer, son of Mrs. Minnie Guyer of New Enterprise, were married in Braddock. Mrs. Guyer is a graduate n...
Herald of Dec. 24, 1997 The Williamsburg Borough agreed to delay an increase in water rates until Feb. 1 at the request of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The PUC must approve the rate changes for customers, and the commissioners have not yet done so. They will meet in January, and they expected to approve the rates. Students at the Spring Cove Middle School held a “Christmas in the Tropics” holiday party. Five tons of sand were dumped on a hallway in the school, and students and teachers worked together to create a tropical bea...
Herald of Dec. 11, 1947 A coroner’s inquest has been called to look into the death of Lloyd Detwiler McGraw, 22, who was shot while hunting deer near Henrietta. The man was hunting with others and failed to appear at their meeting place. The hunting party looked for him and found him with a bullet wound through his hip and abdomen. He died shortly after arriving at Nason Hospital. The egg division of the Cove Farm Bureau reported the market value of eggs handled by the division during its first year was $81,972.16. The Roaring Spring Council o...
Herald of Dec. 13, 2012 Maggie Knisely, 10, of Claysburg took 1st place in the annual Edgar Snyder and Associates “My Holiday Wish” coloring contest. Maggie’s design featured an outdoor winter landscape with boxes falling from the sky above a snowman and an evergreen tree, with the text “Don’t you wish it snowed boxes of peace and love?” Taylor Flaugh set two school records for the Central Dragons swim team during a competition against Clearfield. She took first place in the 200 freestyle and in the 500 freestyle, breaking school records hel...
John the Baptist or John, the Baptizer, is a colorful character in our scripture. He’s a rough but utterly sincere character with everything he owns on his back. He’s as wild as the wilderness that he has chosen for his pulpit, preaching to everyone who will listen. We definitely hear in his answers that he knows he is not the key. He knows the real one is coming after him, but John the Baptist is not merely a warm-up act for Jesus. The Jewish historian Josephus tells us that the sheer size of J...
The public is invited to either or both of two special Christmas programs on Sunday, Dec. 18, at St. John’s Reformed Church of Loysburg. The preschool and elementary Sunday school classes, with their teachers, will present a program at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Friends and relatives are welcome. The youth and adult Sunday school classes and the church choir will present “Looking for Christmas,” a musical drama written and directed by Barbara Thomas, choir director. It contains several teachable moments for both adults and children in a fam...
On Saturday, Dec. 10, Martinsburg Church of God will be hosting a Christmas tree giveaway. This year, the church will have 30 trees and 30 turkeys to give away. This event is the fifth of its kind; the first two were held at Woodbury Church of God and the third and fourth at Martinsburg. This year, the tree supplier is donating the trees for free, which allowed the church to purchase turkeys to donate as well. The church thanks Ritchey’s Dairy and Kline’s Nursery for their assistance. The giveaway will start at 2 p.m. at Martinsburg Church of...
The Journey has begun. The Son has left His home in Heaven. I asked John McConahy to do an illustration that would project a prosperous man leaving. But this was not truly the case. When The Christ left, He took nothing with Him. Philippians 2 tells us that The Son was absolutely equal with The Father. But, He left all that splendor behind. It has been long ago that I began courting Sharon. But I well remember I tried to dress and look my best. When Christ came to earth, He did not come with an...
Form of Advertisement Sealed proposals will be received by the North Woodbury Township of Blair County, at 113 Cranberry Rd., Martinsburg, Pa 16662, until 4 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2023, for the following: Item 1, 650+/- ton, AS$ Anti-Skid Item 2, 400+/- ton, 2A Stone Item 3, 200+/- ton, 2B Stone Item 4, 200+/- ton, 2 Stone Item 5, 300+/- ton, 3 Stone Item 6, 200+/- ton, 4 Stone Item 7, 200+/- ton, DSA Price if product delivered Price if product picked-up by Township Liquidated Damages Apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the...
Sport: Wrestling Coach: Brian Dutchcot Number of years as head coach: 12 at NBC and overall Coach's career record (at this school and overall): 95-91 overall League: ICC Last year's record: 10-8 Returning starters: Paedon Logue, Austin Bartholow, Collin Pepple, Eion Snider, Aaron Bowers, Brian Amick Newcomers: Aiden Replogle, Wyatt Clouse, Bryson Free, Haidyn Divley, Aidan Pittman, Tyler Paris, Blake Bowser, Ryan Bottenfield Strengths: The number-one strength of our team this year is the...
Sport: Boys Basketball Coach: A.J. Weyant Number of years as head coach: 5th Season League: ICC - South (Conference) District 5 AA Last year's record: 9-15 Returning letterwinners: Eli Cherry, Jestin Fernandez, Cullen Lloyd, Collin Yeatts Strengths: One of our major strengths is returning four starters from last year's team that won a district playoff game. We will rely heavily on their experience to navigate a very tough schedule. Our other strengths are our team speed and ability to shoot the...
Sport: Girls Basketball Coach: Jon Ewart Number of years as head coach: 5th Year League: ICC South Last year's record: 17-9 Returning starters/letterwinners: Emily Heck, Lydia Ritchey, Mariah Hall, Leah Swanseen Newcomers: Addie Love, Halle Baker, Bella Gable, Olivia Helsel, Alyssa Yeatts Strengths: We have a solid group of returning letterwinners. We have a lot of girls that will be competing for varsity minutes throughout the season which will improve individuals and the team making for...
Sport: Boys Basketball Coach: Brock Anders Number of years as head coach and career record: 15 years – 2-Huntingdon Area High School (18-31); 6-East Juniata High School (78-59); 7-Williamsburg (79-62); (175-152)-Career Record League: ICC North Last year's record: 22-6; Overall; 12-2; ICC North; ICC Overall Champions Returning starters: Zach Kagarise, Rowan Gorsuch, RJ Royer, Logan Brantner Other returning letterwinners: Joey Zehner and Jesse Brumbaugh Strengths: We return some experienced p...
Sport: Girls Basketball Coach: Amy Hileman Number of years as head coach: 4 years League: Inter-County Conference (North division) Last year's record: Overall: 24-7; League: 11-2 Returning starters: Jade Carper, Ayla Hileman, Kendel Norris, Jayla Woodruff Other returning letterwinners: Laney Prough, Claire Carper, Brooke Stewart, Elise Frye, Anastasia Ranalli Newcomers: Lillie Irvin, Lilli Kagarise, Regan Prough, LeeAnna Royer Strengths: We have returning players that are experienced and...
Sport: Bocce Coach: Mrs. Shelley Claycomb and Mrs. Destarta Carberry Number of years as head coach: Mrs. Claycomb - 4 years, Mrs. Carberry - 1st year. League: Central PA Last year's record: 5 wins, 1 loss (regular season), 2nd place at districts. Returning starters/letterwinners: Emma Brooks, Madison Kennedy and Brennen Yingling Newcomers: Braden Allison, Nate Fogle, Sarah Little, Dylan Stern, and Caden Schenk Strengths: Talented returning players, new players bring a ton of enthusiasm to work...
Sport: Boys Basketball Coach: Paul Frederick Number of years as head coach: 4th Season League: Laurel Highlands Last year’s record: 19-7 Returning starters/letterwinners: Seth Bean, Rylan Daugherty, Eli Lingenfelter, Eli Muthler, Hunter Smith, Shalen Yingling Newcomers: Randy Harris, Bryson LaPenna, Jace Morrow, Austin Bassler, Lukas Black, Mason Byler, Bradon Gregg, Kyle Klotz, Zach Lingenfelter, Slyvanus Member-Meneh Strengths: We have a fair amount of players back who have competed at the varsity level. We also have a lot of unselfish and c...
Sport: Wrestling Coach: David Marko Number of years as head coach: 9th year at Central, 27th overall League: LHAC Last year's record: 5-15 Returning starters/letterwinners: Ty Biesinger, Wyatt Holsinger, Max Baker, Isaac Smith, Camdyn Wenerick, Thaide Mickel and John Pulcine Newcomers: Kasey Heidler, Waldems Benitez, Kaley Payne, Mason Wagner, Kaden Horn, Bailey Wilt Strengths: We have some upper classmen with a lot of experience. Concerns: We have had some injuries that will make dual meets...
Sport: Girls Basketball Coach: Courteney Lingafelt Number of years as head coach: First year League: Laurel Highlands Last year's record: 3-13 Returning starters/letterwinners: Bralyn Ellis (returning starter) Letterwinners - Mackenzie Rhykerd, Megan Diehl, Elena Decker Newcomers: Madeline Benton, Brooklyn Coppersmith, Elaina Messner, Adyson Poet Strengths: We have a group of coachable girls who are very competitive and have a great attitude and work ethic. Concerns: We are a young team playing...
Sport: Wrestling Coach: Ron Kakabar Assistants: Russ Knisely, Matt Musselman, Jordi Musselman, Kobe Harr, Corey Aungst Years as head coach: 10 League: ICC Last year’s record: 5-8 Returning starters: Cole Claycomb, Ethan Claycomb, Mark Lattieri, Brody Soler, Hayden Lamborn Newcomers: Shawn Weyant, Mason Campagna, Remy Diehl Strength: Knowledge, willingness to win. Concerns: Lack of varsity experience, not big numbers, and youth Overall outlook: Looking to improve on their record from last season, get better each week and get as many through t...
Sport: Girls Basketball Coach: Jim Garver Number of years as head coach: 1st League: Inter County - South Last year's record: 10-12 Returning starters/letterwinners: Sarah Helsel, Bella Francona, Chelsie Noah, Zoie Weyant, and Cameron Lingenfelter Newcomers: Bailey Tipton, Erika Feathers, and Betty Jean Mesmer Strengths: We have a big senior class, and the practices have been competitive. I like our speed in the backcourt and strength down low. Concerns: We lost two 1,000-point scorers, Bekah...
Sport: Boys Basketball Coach: Mike Harris Number of years as head coach and career record: 7th (12 overall; 5 at Tyrone) 106-153 League: ICC (South) Last year's record (overall and league): 2-16 (2-10) Returning starters: Wyatt Buell, Josh Emeigh, Zeek Barr Returning letter winners: Elias Ritchey, Josh Emeigh, Zeek Barr, Wyatt Buell and Ethan Deihl Strengths: We've worked very hard to increase our skill, and we had a very successful summer doing it. This group works very hard, and they are very...
The annual children's Christmas party at the Freedom Township fire hall took place on Sunday, Dec. 4, with nearly 70 children enjoying the afternoon with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The annual event was begun about four years ago by long-time Freedom Township Supervisor Daniel "Butch" Giarth, who passed away two years ago from complications of COVID-19. Freedom Township Supervisor Ed Bender said since Giarth's passing, the Christmas party has become not only something for the kids to enjoy, but also...
On Nov. 2, the Roaring Spring Lions Club provided veterans with a free meal, a local speaker, a performance from the Horseshoe Cloggers, and thank-you notes from Girl Scout Troop 43009. Shown are (front row, from left) Girl Scouts Kaycee Stapleton and Laura Longwell, (back row, from left) Phil Waite, Horseshoe Clogger Taryn Walters, Lion Club President Travis Wagner, and Lion Joy Stiffler who has organized the event each year. This photo originally appeared in the Nov. 17, 2022, edition of the...
Williamsburg held its Christmas parade and the beginning of holiday festivities on Dec. 2 and 3....
Owen Conrath (left photo), 5, of Martinsburg, son of Mitchell and Danielle Conrath; and Finn, 3, and Ezra, almost 1, Croft (right photo), sons Zach and Megan Croft of Roaring Spring, visited with Santa on Sunday, Nov. 27, after the community Christmas tree lighting. Each child received a goodie bag. Hot chocolate and cookies were also available. The event was sponsored by the Lions Club and Roaring Spring Borough. Trinity United Methodist Church opened its fellowship hall for the...
Every year, I’ve willed myself to make a new cookie to try and bake. Last year, I made snickerdoodles. Growing up, we were raised on the standard — sugar, chocolate chip and peanut butter blossoms, so I never got to experience what a snickerdoodle was. Now, I get to share the recipe with all of you. Snickerdoodles Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 2 3/4 cup flour 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Directions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix 1 1/2...
“We are satisfied with it,” Woodbury Township supervisors said about the 2023 budget that was passed during last Thursday night’s township meeting. The budget has no millage ordinance, and is similar to last year’s. Lansberry made the motion to adopt the budget with Craig Hamilton seconding. The motion passed. Following the purchase of the F600 truck, the township said the tires on it would not be suitable for snow plowing. Supervisors discussed either selling or trading the tires. Lansberry made the motion to sell or trade the tires, which p...
When we think of giving for the holiday season, items such as monetary donations come to mind, but for one Williamsburg woman, socks are the best thing to give. For six years, Tabitha Clowson has been collecting socks throughout Williamsburg for the holiday season. "New socks are the least donated items of clothing, yet one of the most needed items in shelters. Socks keep feet dry, free from disease and warm," Clowson said. "Living on the street, many unsheltered people rarely take their shoes...
As Americans head to farms, retail stores and local tree lots this weekend, AAA East Central urges motorists to safely secure their trees during transport to keep them from becoming dangerous projectiles. As with any large object, properly securing a tree will help prevent it from becoming a hazard to other drivers and prevent potential vehicle damage. “A live tree can complete your home’s holiday decor in a memorable way, but motorists need to use caution when transporting it,” said Terri Rae Anthony, safety advisor, AAA East Central. “Negl...
The halls may be decked with boughs of holly and the jingle bells may ring when the door is opened, but if the corner that long hosted the pine tree remains bare, Christmas still needs to show up there. As the decades-old debate over real or fake continues to rage, the number of natural trees gracing homes, at least in this area, is dropping and it's mostly not out of choice. In the event you have yet to shop for your live tree, it might be best to start beating the proverbial bushes. Now, just...
The Claysburg Area Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for 2023 inductees. Please read the following requirements carefully in order for your nomination to be considered. Nominations must be printed and done in ink. To be considered, the Claysburg Area Hall of Fame nomination form must be completed by the individual making the Nomination. Induction into the Claysburg Area Hall of Fame is the highest honor any resident or former resident can receive. Any individual may submit one nomination per year for co...
A Claysburg man is behind bars after police said he physically and sexually abused a young boy beginning when the child was eight years old. William Dale Richardson, 52, is facing felony charges on involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, and intimidation to refrain from reporting as well as misdemeanor counts of simple assault and terroristic threats after police were notified by Blair County Children and Family Services about the possible assault of a child. According to Greenfield Township...
On Saturday, Nov. 26, the Southern Cove Fire Company held its annual craft show in New Enterprise Both floors were filled with vendors who sold items such as wreaths, Christmas decorations, candles and homemade wooden objects. Food was available for breakfast and for lunch. The parking lots were filled with folks shopping on this beautiful Saturday. Sharon Kowalski (above) makes prayer quilts/lap robes, baby blankets and wall hangings. There were many kinds of wooden homemade items for sale....
Williamsburg boys basketball participated in the Bucktail Tip Off Tournament on Dec. 2 and 3. The Pirates were successful in their first game, defeating Warrior Run 70-59. The team fell to St. Joe’s Academy in the championship on Dec. 3, 80-60. Tip-Off Tournament, Dec. 2 Warrior Run (59): Beachen 2 0-0 4, Axman 4 1-2 9, Wilkins 0 1-2 1, Sheesley 5 2-2 15, Cieslykoski 1 0-0 2, McKee 8 0-0 13, Groton 1 0-0 2, Newton 4 0-0 8 Totals 25 4-6 59. Williamsburg (70): Kagarise 6 8-12 21, Gorsuch 5 6-6 17, Royer 7 2-3 18, Brantner 1 2-2 4, Parks 3 0-2 6 B...
Twenty-five years ago on Dec. 15, 1997, I experienced the most unusual doe-day hunt I have ever had. This occurred during the wonderful years of two weeks of buck hunting followed by two or three days of antlerless deer hunting. There were still lots of public-land deer at the time. I had failed to tag a buck during the two-week season. Though I had seen some deer, none had sported antlers. On Dec. 15, I had set up in a treestand on my wife’s family’s farm. Though I have never been much for killing does, the farm was experiencing crop los...
(Left) Twelve-year-old Josiah Smith from Roaring Spring shot his first buck with his grandfather Jeffrey Snyder in Puzzletown. Snyder taught Smith how to gut, skin, butcher and make jerky. This is Smith's first year of hunting and he bagged his buck before 9 a.m. (Right) Randy McCready bagged an 8 point on Lock Mountain on opening day of Buck Season, Nov. 26....
SITE: Hollidaysburg - (Central vs Williamsburg) Williamsburg (62): Hileman 5 8-12 18, Woodruff 5 3-5 17, Prough 0 2-2 2, Royer 3 0-0 7, Kagarise 1 1-2 3, Carper 0 0-0 0, Stewart 0 0-0 0, Norris 3 3-3 9, Carper 0 0-0 0, Frye 0 0-0 0, Irvin 0 0-0 0, Prough 0 0-2 0, Ranalli 3 0-0 6. Totals – 20 17-26 62 Central (40): Decker 2 0-0 5, Diehl 4 4-6 14 Rykerd 1 0-0 2, Ellis 2 8-13 12, Imes 1 0-0 2, Kreider 0 1-2 1, Balliet 1 0-0 3, Dickson 0 0-0 0, Benton 0 0-0 0, Boyles 0 1-2 1 Totals – 11 14-23 40 Score by quarters: Williamsburg 16 13 16 16 - 62 Ce...
After making an appearance in the state semi-finals the year prior, the Central Scarlet Dragons were eager to take the next step this year through the match against the Belle Vernon Leopards. Unfortunately, the Dragons fell short once again in a 21-17 loss to the Leopards. The Dragons began by kicking off to the Leopards, which was immediately returned for a touchdown. Starting off in a seven-point deficit, the Dragons' offense could not make enough headway with the ball, forcing a turnover...
Due to the increased costs of food, heating oil, and medicine, Claysburg-Kimmel's Future Business Leaders of America Chapter has created a community service project for the 2022-2023 school year. "Serving Seniors" has been created by Emma Gill, Erica Norotsky, and Launa Musselman to help defray costs for senior citizens in the area. During the month of October, Claysburg-Kimmel's students and staff participated in the Adopt-A-Senior event by donating food items. On Sunday, Nov. 20, CK FBLA...
Shown are the November Students of the Month for NBC Middle School: Grade 6 – Waylon Fluke, son of Torin & Brittani Fluke Bella McCoy, daughter of Brian & Jennifer McCoy Grade 7 – Brett Cottle, son of Michael & Ashley Cottle Mallory Gates, daughter of Adam & Alaina Gates Grade 8 – Haydn Socie, son of Kenneth & Annette Socie Rose Kauffman, daughter of Greg Kauffman and the late Dorothy Kauffman...
