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Comfort takes center stage each winter. As people look to stay warm, many may be quick to turn up the thermostat so their entire home is toasty warm. But much like cranking air conditioners during the dog days of summer, turning up the thermostat each time the winter winds begin blowing can prove costly for homeowners. According to estimates from the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association, homeowners spent an average of $911 on home heating costs in the winter of 2019-20. The winter...
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort in Claysburg is set to open on Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day with limited terrain available for skiing and snowboarding. The resort will open Upper Mambo Alley to the mid-station loading area of the Route 66 chairlift and also the Snow Drop Beginner Area and the chairlift that serves that area. Blue Knob will close during the week and plans to reopen next Friday, Dec. 18, for the season. Blue Knob has not only had to consider normal preparations - but has also had to...
Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to children during Saturday's Christmas parade in Martinsburg. The parade began at the Martinsburg Elementary School and concluded at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. The parade was part of Memorial Park's Winterfest activities that day. A Christmas tree-lighting ceremony was held later that night at the park's gazebo....
Blair and Bedford counties have released nearly $4 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funds to help business affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Blair County allotted nearly $3.3 million while Bedford County distributed $532,860 in its second round of awards. Bedford previously distributed $612,532 during its first round. While funded federally, the monies are distributed through each county’s County Relief Block Grant (CRBG). Businesses who applied and were awarded grants from Blair County include s...
PennDOT has announced that it will distribute $8.2 million in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding to 13 municipalities, including $60,000 to Taylor Township. The funds for Taylor Township will be used for the installation of “Cross Road Ahead” signage with advisory speed plaques and solar-powered flashing warning devices along State Route 36 (Woodbury Pike) prior to the intersection of State Route 2004 (Cross Cove Road). The intersection has been the site of several serious and fatal accidents. Pennsylvania’s ARLE program aims to imp...
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 12/8/2020 Area Counties Cases / Death / Rate* Bedford: 1,484 / 54 / 112.1 Blair: 4,683 / 92 / 75.1 Cambria: 5,025 / 109 / 82.7 Centre: 6,634 / 81 / 49.8 Clearfield: 1,864 / 22 / 27.7 Fulton: 279 / 7 / 48.2 Huntingdon: 1,722 / 62 / 137.3 Somerset: 2,098 / 24 / 32.5 *Rate is number of deaths per 100,000 population. Sixty-seven (67) counties have reported COVID-19 deaths. – Week of Nov. 16 – # Cases / # Deaths Bedford: 749 / 11 Blair: 2,235 / 41 Cambria: 1,792 / 23 Centre: 4,933 / 24 Clearfield: 697 / 8 Fulton: 127 / 4...
Reprinted from the Herald of Dec. 6, 1945 That the old town of Martinsburg during the past fifty years has made progress in some ways, but in other ways has almost stood still, might be indicated by a comparison of conditions of that early day with the present. The editor in The Herald fifty years ago pointed out what Martinsburg had and what it did not have. The Herald of today is listing some of the things that the community then had: A good newspaper, a hotel, a bakery, two livery stables, four plumbers, an attorney, two barbers, three...
From the Herald of October 15, 1970 By MILTON BURGESS One of the outstanding features of the Old Portage Railroad National Park near the summit of Cresson Mountain is the beautiful stone residence known as the Lemon House. This structure was once a hotel at the head of Plane 6 on the Portage system and many distinguished guests stopped there in the day when the Portage Railroad and its 10 inclined planes constituted one of the engineering wonders of the world. The interior of this building...
A traffic stop in Freedom Township has landed a Duncansville man behind bars facing multiple felony charges. According to the charges filed by Freedom Township Police, on Dec. 1, a Freedom Township police officer was conducting a stationary patrol along Dunnings Highway and Commerce Lane when a vehicle driven by Dylan J. Skupine, 30, was flagged for having an expired registration. After pulling Skupine over, police discovered his license was suspended and that he was wanted on two criminal...
Nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed anger, aggression or road range behind the wheel at least once in the past year, according to data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Speeding tops the list, with men being the biggest culprit, though women are not far behind. With everyday stress already compounded by the pandemic and now the holiday season, which can elevate tensions on the road, AAA East Central urges motorists to keep their cool and avoid dangerous driving habits. Contrary to common perception, speeding does not save...
An altercation at the Roaring Spring Commons apartment complex has landed a Roaring Spring man behind bars on multiple assault-related charges. According to the criminal complaint, on Nov. 30, Roaring Spring police were called to the parking lot of Roaring Spring Commons to investigate a report that a male, identified as Duane E. Morgan, 40, had pulled a knife on some people and was threatening their lives. When police arrived, they located Morgan at the apartment he was staying at. When police...
The Kirby brothers William (left), 8, and Henry, 6, take a break from their school work Monday, Dec. 7, to get some exercise on the family trampoline in the yard behind their Allegheny Street home in Martinsburg....
Kris Patton, with Bellwood-based Patton Construction, frames interior walls for a house he and the rest of a construction crew are building along Market Street in Martinsburg on Monday afternoon, Dec. 7. Regardless of the weather, the construction crew works through the winter months....
Two Lancaster County Republican senators said Dec. 4 that a campaign from fellow GOP colleagues to change the state’s electors in support of the president gives “false hope” that the Legislature can overturn the results. State Sens. Ryan Aument and Scott Martin said a constitutional provision dating back more than 80 years demands that the state awards its electors to the certified winner of the popular vote. Gov. Tom Wolf confirmed on Nov. 24 that former Vice President Joe Biden etched out a narrow 81,000-vote victory over Donald Trump. “To b...
The Herald is reminding readers of a community calendar that is free and easy to use. The Herald’s Cove Calendar has been completely revamped and is now easier to use. The entire Cove community is invited to make the calendar a central place to find out what’s going on in the Cove. There are no fees and no charge and the calendar is easy to use. “There is now one central calendar for the Cove community,” said Herald Publisher Allan J. Bassler. “We set up this new calendar to give the community one place to go for all the events happening in the...
In response to the recent exponential rise in coronavirus cases in Bedford County, effective Nov. 23, 2020, county officials are allowing the county departments under the supervision of the commissioners to work remotely when feasible. The following departments will be by appointment only and should be contacted prior to visiting these offices, and require masks prior to entry: Commissioners and Elections: (814) 623-4807 Veterans Affairs: (814) 623-4848 Planning Department: (814) 623-4827 Children and Youth: (814) 623-4804 Tax Assessment and...
Alex Zychowski, 12, of Coraopolis, shot his first deer, a 10-point, Saturday, Nov. 28, while hunting with his uncle Shawn Blackie. Alex is the son of Rob and Noel Zychowski, formerly of Roaring Spring. He is the grandson of Dennis and Penny Igou of Roaring Spring....
While hunting is often challenging, bagging the perfect gift for the hunters in your life is as easy as placing a phone call or visiting the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website. Among gifts available from the Game Commission this holiday season is Penn’s Woods Passages, a newly released book by renowned wildlife artist and author Bob Sopchick. The more than 300-page book contains an exceptional blend of Sopchick’s inspiring columns and artwork that appeared over the years in the Game Commission’s long-running monthly magazine, Pennsyl...
Several weeks ago, on Nov. 25, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced its decision to deny a permit for the proposed Pebble Mine in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. In a statement, Army Corps Alaska District Commander, Col. Damon Delarose, said the mine would be "contrary to the public interest" because "it does not comply with Clean Water Act guidelines." This decision has the potential to end a...
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced the department has canceled all in-person events and programs organized by its staff and volunteers in all state parks and forests. “Safety of all our state park and forest visitors always has been paramount with DCNR and we are taking this temporary but necessary action in response to the continuing rise of COVID-19 cases across the state,” Dunn said. This decision, affecting approximately 150 planned events, will be in effect until fur...
The Commonwealth Drought Task Force of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has lifted drought watch for 10 counties effective Nov. 17, returning those counties to normal status. Twenty counties remain on drought watch, and three remain on drought warning. Drought watch has been lifted for Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Erie, Fayette, Huntingdon, Indiana, and Mifflin counties. Drought watch remains for Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Columbia,...
A Williamsburg man is facing charges after police said he stole, then forged checks belonging to his great-grandmother. According to charges filed by Hollidaysburg State Police, Brandon C. Breisacher, 23, stole numerous checks from his great-grandmother and forged her name on them. Police said Breisacher made the checks out to himself in amounts that totaled approximately $2,350. The investigation into Breisacher began on Nov. 14 when his mother arrived at the Hollidaysburg State Police Barracks to report that her son had stolen the checks...
Departamento de la Salud de Pensilvania: Actualmente hay 5,300 pacientes en el hospital con COVID-19 El Departamento de la Salud de Pensilvania hoy confirmó que hasta las 12 a.m., el 7 de diciembre, había 6,330 nuevos casos de COVID-19, además de los 8,630 casos nuevos que se reportaron el domingo, 6 de diciembre. El total para los dos días es 14,960 casos adicionales positivos de COVID-19, que aumenta el total estatal a 426,444. Hay 5,300 personas en el hospital con COVID-19. Entre ellos, hay 1,107 pacientes en la unidad de cuidados intensivos...
Christmas decorations are on display at the Williamsburg Community Farm Show from 5 to 11 p.m. daily....
Dr. Barry England will once again preside over the Williamsburg Community School Board after a vote during the Dec. 1 school board meeting. Julie Woodling was elected vice president. Act 32 reappointments were also approved during the meeting: Kalie Zabrosky, primary voting delegate; and Melissa Lindermann, alternate. The school board then transitioned into the regular board meeting. Junior Pheasant was once again named the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center representative, with Ben Postles being named the alternate. The board...
Woodbury Township Vice Chairman Ed Clark made a motion to replace two auditors – Loranne Keithley and Kristen Shock – who had previously submitted their resignation letters during the Dec. 3 Woodbury Township meeting. Supervisor Craig Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed. Supervisor Clark then made a motion to appoint Cathy Over and Susan Camaroto as new auditors to join Julie Clark. Supervisor Craig Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed. The 2021 budget was passed with no tax increase for residents. Vice Chairman Clark made the mot...
Another week of making cookies. I hope that this week, after we get all moved, we can spend a day making cookies with my Mom. Once again, here are two easy recipes that could become traditions in your house. Easy Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 2-3/4 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until...
The Williamsburg and Cove Forge United Methodist churches have teamed up with the Williamsburg Community Farm Show to host a drive-through live nativity from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Organizers are describing this event as a “drive back in time to Bethlehem.” There will be boxes on the route of the nativity for food pantry item donations and new socks and hooded sweatshirt donations for the homeless. Local businesses have donated items for a goody bag for each vehicle. There will be traffic control during the event, which starts at the...
Before water can be turned on to serve the residents on Ridge Road, Williamsburg, water has to be tested for bacteria. Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh told the Williamsburg Water Authority during the regular meeting on Dec. 1 that Ridge Road had one test which scored “too high” for bacteria, and the engineering firm was awaiting a second test following a complete flush of the system. The second test was a “pass” and all documentation necessary to obtain an operations permit was sent to the Pa. Department of Environmental Protect...
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board is working with the Pa. Attorney General’s office and ASK LLP to resolve avoidance claim settlement offers received by Pennsylvania dairy farmers and milk haulers. Farmers and haulers have received these offers as part of the Dean Foods bankruptcy proceeding. The board expects to provide specific guidance to dairy farmers and haulers prior to the December 10 Dairy Industry Conference Call sponsored by the Center for Dairy Excellence. During the conference call we should be able to further explain the n...
The Pa. Department of Agriculture Dec. 7 announced the cancellation of the annual butter sculpture, which was scheduled to among virtual features in the 2021 Farm Show. “Pennsylvania is experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases with higher daily case counts than we saw in the spring,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “While we are heartbroken to have to cancel popular features of our annual Farm Show, we simply cannot afford to compromise the health and safety of our staff, the sculptors who would have to travel to Harri...
