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Nevin Samuel Sollenberger, 81, of Claysburg passed away Tuesday Dec. 6, 2022, at home, following a lengthy battle with COPD. He was born Aug. 20, 1941, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Oliver Park and Edith (Criswell) Sollenberger. On Nov. 23, 1967, he married Janet Diehl. He is survived by his wife, two children Cynthia (Donald) Stiver and Scott (Dana) Sollenberger, four grandchildren Zachary and Westley Stiver and Haden and Madison Sollenberger and brothers-in-law Alfred Diehl and Donald Irvin. He was preceded in death by a sister Donna...
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) released 2022 Winter Reliability Overview Reports from the state’s major natural gas distribution companies (NGDCs), along with a related Readiness Report from the Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP). According to projections provided by EAP, home heating costs are expected to rise significantly over the winter, driven by an estimated 5-percent increase in consumption (for households that use natural gas as their primary heating fuel), along with a 28-percent rise in natural gas prices c...
The Bedford County Historical Society is seeking nominations for “Historian of the Year” for 2022. The nominee will be honored at the Annual History Banquet on Saturday, April 22, 2023, held at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob. Any resident/group/citizen of Bedford County or member of the Historical Society of Bedford County can be nominated. To qualitfy, nominees have to have been involved in the past year (2022) with the history of Bedford County through research, restoration, writing, collection, preservation, etc. This may be a cumulative work...
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announced his department has released more than $66 million in state aid to help dedicated volunteer firefighters save lives and protect property across Pennsylvania. “This crucial funding will help more than 1,850 volunteer firefighter relief associations to provide equipment, training and insurance for Pennsylvania’s volunteer first responders,” DeFoor said. “At a time when many volunteers are spending more time raising money than fighting fires, these s...
This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.867 Average price during the week of Dec. 5, 2022: $3.932 Average price during the week of Dec. 13, 2021: $3.558 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $3.890 Altoona $3.937 Beaver $3.920 Bradford $3.581 Brookville $3.866 Butler $3.864 Clarion $3.725 DuBois $3.899 Erie $3.935 Greensburg $3.943 Indiana $3.869 Jeannette $3.891 Kittanning $3.947 Latrobe $3.904 Meadville $3.928 Mercer $3.727 New Castle $3.883 New Kensington $3.892 Oil City $3.858 Pittsburgh $...
To the Editor: I would like to personally thank Allan Bassler and the staff of the Morrisons Cove Herald for supporting me on my first making of the “Morrisons Cove Calendar.” I thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas to all. Denny Shoemaker Woodbury...
As the 2023-24 Legislative Session opens in Harrisburg, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) is seeking support among his colleagues for creating a two-year window of time in which survivors of childhood sexual abuse could sue their attacker, even if the statute of limitations has already expired for their lawsuits. For several years, Gregory, joined by Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks), has worked on victims’ rights legislation commonly known as the Hidden Predator Act. Gregory and Rozzi have been championing reforms in Pennsylvania since a 2018 grand jury r...
Alive and going home. Surely it must be a dream. Worried he might awaken back in Iwo Jima, still fighting or maybe not make it at all, Stuart “Tex” McAnally steadied himself and reassured himself he was really going home. Many weren’t so lucky. Stuart McAnally, 96-year-old World War II veteran, reminisces with his daughter Tamra McAnally Bolton, who has captivatingly communicated his musings in this unique volume. McAnally retells the little known history of C Company, 31st Construction Battalion, and their heroic acts during the early days of...
Herald of Dec. 23, 1897 John Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stahl, north of Martinsburg, died on Thursday morning last week, aged 12 years, 8 months and 20 days. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. F. A. Rupley, D. D., were held in the Jugtown schoolhouse on Sunday morning. Deceased was ill for one year and his death was caused by consumption. The officers of the congregation of the Lutheran church are completing arrangements to have the celebrated Dickinson College Glee Club give an entertainment for the benefit of the church on Wednesday...
Herald of Dec. 21, 1972 A flood of Christmas mail swamped local post offices, causing delays in delivery. A system set up in the past year sent all mail to Altoona to be sorted and canceled. The Altoona postal center was not mechanized so work had to be carried out by hand, delaying deliveries. Additionally, the local post offices could not hire extra carriers because of a hiring freeze. H. Dean Teeter, 26, returned to his home in New Enterprise after being hospitalized for more that 10 weeks to recover from burns he received in an explosion...
Herald of Dec. 22, 1922 Martinsburg and vicinity is to be congratulated on the success of the recent Red Cross Drive which was put over splendidly by the earnest efforts of a few faithful workers. The success of the drive is due to the diligence and management of Mrs. J. S. Bonebreak and Rev. D. L. Shaffer, the secretary and chairman. A deal was recently consummated whereby the May Bakery was purchased by Aaron Brumbaugh, of south Martinsburg. Mr. Brumbaugh will take possession the first of March. J. Nevin May, who has been in charge of the...
Herald of Dec. 31, 1997 Local weather prognosticator George Acker delivered his forecast for 1998 to the Herald office. He based his forecast on eclipses of the sun and moon, among other things, such as how early the winter potatoes in storage sprout eyes. His forecast called for heavy snow in January, but the stormiest months would be April and July. The Pennsylvania State Cooperative Extension service was offering three workshops on farming needs at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Sarrah Bidle of Williamsburg shared her experience of visiting...
Herald of Dec. 18, 1947 The bodies of Pfc. John F. Keating, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Keating and Pfc. Jack Herron, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Herron, all of Roaring Spring, were returned home last week. The two young men both entered the service on December 14, 1942 and were sent to New Cumberland and Camp McCoy, Wis. together. They arrived in France on the same day and served in the same company. Telegrams arrived at their homes simultaneously, telling both had died July 12, 1944. A joint burial service was planned for Saturday at Alto Rest...
Herald of Dec. 20, 2012 Local schools were reviewing their safety plans after the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Twenty children and six adults were shot at the school by an intruder. School districts in the Cove already had some security measures in place, like locked entry doors and security cameras, but the superintendents said they would be looking into other options to provide more protection to students and staff. Jeff Appleman, coach of the Claysburg-Kimmel girls basketball team, hit the 500 win mark...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether this will be the most wonderful column of the year remains to be seen. As long as I do not get coal in my stocking from the editor, I will be satisfied. I started with that sentence because it is also the title of a song written the year I was born (1963) and popularized by Andy Williams. Many people would agree with the sentiment of the song. I love Christmas and Christmas music. In the paragraphs below I will note some merry melodies and consider how they relate to Christmas. It has o...
Curryville Church of the Brethren, under Pastor Chris Heinlein, held a Christmas dinner made by the Sollenberger ladies on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Dennis Shoemaker (shown) of Woodbury, a well-known local photographer and wildlife lover, presented a series of photos. The program included Shoemaker’s experience in Wyoming at Jackson Hole and Yellowstone, as well as his time in Hanies, Alaska, with bald eagles in the Chilkat wilderness. Shoemaker also showed photos from Yosemite National Park, Phoenix, G...
The Journey is nearing its end. It’s been thousands of years since it began. We have no idea how far it is from Heaven to Earth so we don’t know how long the journey has been. We just know it is a desperate journey. As in any love-relationship, there is the chance the love will be unrequited or rejected. I’m not sure how to describe God’s love-relationship with Israel. Certainly, He still loves them. Not all Israel loves God. But there is a True Israel that has over the centuries loved God and...
The Williamsburg United Methodist Church will be hosting “A Night in Bethlehem.” Journey with the church as they follow Mary & Joseph’s footsteps in “A Night in Bethlehem” on Friday, Dec. 16, starting at 6 p.m. This is an interactive event that is open to everyone, young and old. Please help by bringing a pair of new socks or gloves. There will be a light dinner provided. Entry way is through the alleyway....
On Dec. 25, at 10 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ at 117 E. Julian St. in Martinsburg, a church members will ring the church bells for five minutes. If any other churches in the area have bells or loud speaker systems with chimes of bells, it would be wonderful to have a chorus of bells ring out the good news of Christ birth. Residents, step outside for a few minutes to listen and enjoy the joyful sound of the bells at 10 a.m. Christmas Day....
Form of Advertisement NOTE: A previous version of this Notice was published with an incorrect time listed. The corrected Notice appears below. Sealed proposals will be received by the North Woodbury Township of Blair County, at 113 Cranberry Rd., Martinsburg, Pa 16662, until 8 a.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 Pric...
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Acting Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Mike Keiser and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey held a media briefing to outline plans for winter services, highlight job opportunities, and discuss how the public can prepare for the season. Keiser also outlined a PennDOT signage pilot project that will be used on parts of Interstates 80 and 81 this winter. “Safety is our top priority, and motorists are our partners in making this season a safe o...
These four generations of the Feather family gathered for a Thanksgiving celebration. Shown (from left) are Hannah Maness, Marilyn Feather, Megan Maness and Sue Benner. Hannah, Megan and Sue are of Knoxville, Tenn. Marilyn Feather is a resident of Homewood Retirement Center....
Beyond the Cove, Denny Shoemaker of Woodbury has traveled often and taken his camera with him. This photo was taken in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, at " Oxbow Bend," the northern part of Jackson Hole, just south of Yellowstone. It's one of the most popular spots for photos. The Snake River is in the foreground. Mt. Moran is the high peak on the right. The photo was taken the last week of September in 2021. Shoemaker recently sold a calendar of Cove-area photos. He plans to make another calendar next...
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. for advertising and editorial. The deadline for the Jan. 5 edition will be Thursday, Dec. 29, at 5 p.m. for advertising and editorial....
Editor's Note The Herald would like to thank Elise Evans and Mary Corle for sharing their recipes with us this year. Attached to her recipes, Corle noted that "they aren't maybe your holiday kind of recipes, but I do them all year round." So feel free to keep these recipes all year! ("Except the mincemeat. That's in deer season mostly," Corle says.) Because of some feedback from readers and recipe lovers, this year we have recipes in the week before our Jingles to give those interested time to...
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority voted during its Tuesday evening meeting to continue contracts with both Stiffler-McGraw and Young, Oakes and Brown for another year. Borough Manager Joe Lansberry discussed a service contract with Kuntze, who repairs equipment at the well site. The service program, which includes the probes the authority uses, is $6,000 yearly and gives the authority a lifetime warranty on parts. The motion passed. Williamsburg Municipal Authority meetings will now be held the second Tuesday of each month at 9...
‘Tis the season for Christmas movies. Typically, on the weekends, you can find me watching my favorite show, Dateline, watching my Baltimore Ravens or finding a sappy, romance movie on either Hallmark or Lifetime. This inspired my question for the week – what is your favorite Christmas movie or special? Here is what a few residents had to say: Rebecca Miller: White Christmas Don Zimmerman: Roadhouse Christina Hatch: It’s a Wonderful Life Holly Hamilton: Elf – Buddy is like an autistic kid and I connect to that. James Flaig: Walton’s Christmas A...
Dr. Alec Spangler brought his students from his Penn State Landscape Architecture Trail Lands Studio (Fall Semester 2022) to the Williamsburg Community Center for their final project presentations on Dec. 6. Earlier in the semester students met with community members at the Williamsburg Public Library to gather ideas for inspiration. "This is the most involvement we've had with any community we've helped," student Evee Sarkissan (shown) said. Students focused their individual projects on...
Borough Resident John Dixon attended the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting to ask about rental inspectors. Dixon claimed he had a bad experience with the current rental inspector the borough has and said his inspection for his rental properties was coming up and he refuses to let the inspector see or come onto his property. Solicitor Nathan Karn said if the inspector was unable to do the inspection, Dixon would lose his certificate to rent in that complex. “If you want to evict 15 families, that’s on you,” Dixon said to the council. Borou...
Voting was critical during last Tuesday evening’s Williamsburg School Board meeting when Dr. Barry England pulled a 5-4 vote to continue his tenure as school board president; the other 4 votes were for Patricia Kensinger. Following the vote, Dr. England praised the school district and administration. “We are very blessed here — great administration,” England said. “We do a good job here.” England went on to say that many people approach him and express their surprise that a school as little as Williamsburg is still around. “Although w...
It’s late fall, the mid-1950’s, an early cold front has brought snow flurries and sharp wind to the region. A group of little girls huddle at a front window of an old farmhouse waiting for the mailman to stop. This certainly has to be the day that it arrives. It’s been anticipated for so long. And arrive it does, the latest edition of the Sears Roebuck Christmas catalog. It was filled with a cornucopia of wonderfulness that, for the little girls, would never find its way to their house, but it was so much fun just to look and dream. This scena...
Central High School Basketball's Meet the Dragons event had a special twist this year. The event was a food drive competition between the Dragons and Lady Dragons. Each team had a bin that attendees could put donations in. The boys basketball team had the most donations in the end. Another special aspect of this event was the inclusion of elementary players. Basketball players from fourth grade to seniors participated in activities during the program. "We wanted to make it more of a pep rally,"...
Mid Penn Bank sponsored "Breakfast with Santa" at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park on Dec. 3. The breakfast was at MCMP in the banquet room. Mid Penn Bank employees helped serve....
On a preserved dairy farm in Lebanon County, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding discussed the importance of the PA Farm Bill Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program and announced $300,000 of currently available program funding. The Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program aims to support the future success of Pennsylvania's farms. "Transitioning your farm from one generation to the next is a daunting and expensive task, but it's also one that can be life changing for your family, while also supporting the success of PA agriculture and your whole...
On Dec. 9, Southern Cove Power Reunion started the Second Annual Country Christmas Light Show at 5:30 p.m. The grounds were filled with displays from area businesses, groups and families. Folks driving through the grounds could turn their FM radio to 90.1 to listen to a Christmas playlist. A stop at the clubhouse for a visit with Santa, hot chocolate, and cookies was a highlight of the exhibit. On Saturday night, Dec. 10, there was a two-horse drawn wagon families could ride in as they enjoyed...
Basketball is back in the Cove, and teams are shooting their shot at winning....
Duncansville native Aaron Kovach was a complete player. He played great defense. He had great speed. He stole some bases. He was a hitter, a pure hitter. Because of his success on the field, Kovach was chosen this past October to be part of the first class to be inducted into The Mount Aloysius College Athletic Hall of Fame. "He is our career leading hitter with a .401 career batting average," Mt. Aloysius Athletic Director Kevin Kime said. "He had somewhere around 218 hits in his four year care...
Due to a successful football season, the Central Scarlet Dragon Basketball team had just under a week of full practices with the whole team. This didn't stop them, however, from seizing victory in their home opener of the season against the Huntingdon Bearcats. The Dragons' overall physicality and persistence led to their 64-29 victory over the Bearcats. With the limited practice time, the Dragon offense was stifled for the match. Defense quickly became the key factor in the Dragon victory. The...
C-K GIRLS BASKETBALL The following changes have been made to the JH – JV – Varsity girls basketball schedule for the games to be played at Southern Fulton on Dec. 19: • No JH ‘B’ Game • JH game will now be played at 4:45 p.m. • JV game at 6 p.m. • Varsity to follow at approximately 7:15 p.m. Note: All three games will be played at Southern Fulton High School. C-K BOYS BASKETBALL The JH – JV and VARSITY boys basketball game scheduled for Feb. 7, 2023, has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 8 (vs. Tussey Mt.) Start times will stay the same. C-K W...
I realize the middle of December is not a typical time to discuss trout fishing. However, I enjoyed some beautiful days in the outdoors this autumn, many of them on various streams. I think fly-fishing is the most enjoyable outdoor sport but sometimes think the most effective method of fly-fishing, nymph fishing, can be mind-numbing. Not so with dry-fly fishing. It would be like archery hunting with a crossbow compared to hunting with a longbow. This autumn I enjoyed dry-fly fishing for trout fr...
The Inkwell writers group meets on Tuesdays at Manzoni's Brick Oven and Brewing in Duncansville at 6 p.m. Inkwell is open to anyone who is interested in writing and learning more about becoming an author. Included in this group are writers who have written poetry, books, and have published or are looking to be published. Beginners looking for advice or how to proceed or those looking for help finding an editor are encouraged to attend a meeting. This group will assist and give advice on how to...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Bob Morgan announced that the Department is investing $329,764 to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses and entrepreneurs in rural Pennsylvania. “The investments we’re announcing today demonstrate how USDA remains committed to helping rural businesses create new and better market opportunities,” Morgan said. “I would like to thank our local partner organizations involved in administering these funds to the...
Jayden Yingling of Martinsburg entertains his six-month-old daughter Arizona during half time of the Central v. McConnellsburg basketball game Friday....
Monday, Dec. 5, Woodbury Borough Council met at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. All members present as well as resident Doug Miller. The treasurer report was given with the balance in the general and state aid fund as $184,768. The sidewalk in front of the Kauffman residence that has been demolished and will need replaced. Applications were sent to Bedford County Commissioners to claim leftover County Aid money, which is about $190. Meeting dates were reviewed for 2023 and will be advertised. The budget was adopted for 2023. Water...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 9 invites the public to vote on 11 plows decorated by high school students in Bedford, Cambria, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties as part of the annual Paint the Plow program. The plow photo that receives the most votes between Monday, Dec. 12, and 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, will be deemed the “Fan Favorite.” Schools and participants are encouraged to share the link to the contest to promote voting. PennDOT may post the pictures on statewide and regional Facebook acc...
South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met on Dec. 6, 2022. The time of meeting was changed due to deer season. The office will be closed on Dec. 26 and 28, 2022, and open on Dec. 30. Auditors will meet on Jan. 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The treasurer report given including monthly bills. Total liabilities and equity is $2,542,769. The South Woodbury Township Wastewater Treatment Facility has a balance of $72,745. There was an update on the Mid-State Trail pedestrian bridge replacement. The engineers are working to determine the best way to...
Shown above is the team photo of the Roaring Spring football team 1938. "My father Bill Hamer is first row, center. Number 25," said Joseph Hamer, who submitted this photo to the Herald. "I remember my mother mentioning that his nickname was 'feet.'" The picture below is the reverse side on the team photo with teammates signatures. Recognize anyone? Let us know at news@mcheraldonline.com....
The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors passed their 2023 budget with no tax increase at their Dec. 6 meeting. Supervisors moved to donate $10,000 to the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company for fire service and $5,000 to the Blue Knob Volunteer Fire Company for fire service and quick response service. Board members said they valued the volunteers who dedicate their time to making the emergency response services available. Supervisors provided conditional approval to a lot merge plan for Sheetz, Inc. in the Walter Business Park. The adjustment...
A 10-hour power outage is planned for the Martinsburg and Williamsburg areas on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The Blair County Emergency Management Agency notified municipalities on Dec. 12 of the outage, which is planned to begin at 7 a.m. on Dec. 28 and continue until 5 p.m. Affected are 709 electric utility customers in and around the following areas of Martinsburg and Williamsburg: Clover Creek, Cove Mountain, East Allegheny Street, East Christiana Street, Fredericksburg, Oakdale, State Route 164, State Route 164 East, Route 2011 (Clover Creek Road)...
AAA East Central honored local police departments for their efforts to promote safe driving on Pennsylvania's roadways. According to Terri Rae Anthony, safety advisor at AAA East Central, the award recognizes police departments that implement AAA's safety programs. "We at AAA care about the motoring public and do as many presentations and education programs as we can," she said. "But we can't do it alone so we partner with police departments to help get our message across." Anthony said police...
