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During last month’s meeting, it was brought up that the Catharine Township’s lease with the Farm Show Board had been expired since 2009. There are two leases, one with the Farm Show building on it, which is a 100-year lease. The second one is the property around the Farm Show complex, and that is the lease in question. Farm Show Board President Jeff Walason said that he met with Chairman Heather Flaig earlier in the day about changes for a new lease. Walason told supervisors that an incorrect acreage on lease could “adversely affect” the fun...
During the Dec. 7 reorganizational meeting, Williamsburg Community School Board swore in four new faces after a very popular election in Williamsburg’s and surrounding townships’ history. Each new school board member will be featured in the Herald over the next few weeks, along with a short bio about them and their goals for their newly elected position. Adam Hileman Adam Hileman is a life-long Williamsburg resident and a dairy farmer. Hileman is married to Amy and has three children – Jack, Drew and Ayla. His goals for the school board are f...
Four new school board directors were sworn in during the Dec. 7 meeting of the Williamsburg Community School Board. Those inducted were Adam Hileman, Louis Brenneman, Jill Norris and Joe Detwiler. Following the reorganizational meeting, the regular board meeting was held. During the meeting, 2022 Board meeting dates were approved. Carlee Ranalli was appointed as the new GACTC operating committee representative with Adam Hileman appointed as alternate. Hileman was also nominated and appointed as...
-Dec. 20, 2021- Claysburg defeated Forbes Road 58-19. SCORE BY QUARTERS Forbes Road 06 02 06 05 – 19 Claysburg 17 16 12 13 – 58 3-point goals: Forbes Road 2 (Kendell 2), Claysburg 4 (Claar 2, Garver 2). Records: Claysburg (3-2) JV: Forbes Road 32-25. High scores: Snyder 8 FR; Francona 8 CK. -Dec. 16, 2021- Claysburg-Kimmel traveled to McConnellsburg to beat the Lady Spartans 57-43. Claysburg’s high scorer was Senior Rebekah Claar with 24 points. Junior Sarah Helsel contributed 17 points, and Junior Cameron Lingenfelter and Senior Jessen Poull...
Max Baker (CENTRAL) - DNP Champ. Round 2 - Aiden Gaugler (Selinsgrove Area HS) over Max Baker (TF 17-2 0:00) Cons. Round 1 - Max Baker over Franco Canali (TRINITY HS (Washington)) (MD 8-0) Cons. Round 2 - Max Baker over Ryan Kovach (Westmont Hilltop HS) (MD 8-0) Cons. Round 3 - Stephen Hanley (Westmont Hilltop Hs) over Max Baker (Dec 7-2) Wyatt Holsinger (CENTRAL) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Wyatt Holsinger over Jeffrey Borman (Spring Grove Area HS) (Fall 0:27) Champ. Round 2 - Ty Banco (Trinity HS (Washington)) over Wyatt Holsinger (Fall 1:33)...
On Dec. 14, Claysburg-Kimmel came out on top against Everett 52-42. In a close game on Dec. 17, C-K boys lost to McConnellsburg 52-51....
The Central Dragons Men's basketball team triumphed through two tough opponents this week, with a 49-20 victory over the Westmont Hilltoppers, and a 64-51 victory over the Bishop McCourt Crushers. In Tuesday's game against the Hilltoppers, Seth Bean led the Dragons as the high scorer, netting 16 points with two three-pointers along the way. Central's Shalen Yingling also scored 10 for the Dragons, also with two three-pointers. Throughout the game, the Dragon's defense limited the Hilltoppers to...
The Lady Dragons faced the Westmont Lady Hilltoppers on Wednesday this week and faced the Bishop McCourt Lady Crushers on Friday; both games resulted in losses for Central: 60-52 and 79-43. In the Lady Dragon's game against the Lady Hilltoppers, Kat Longenecker led Central with 19 points, including three three-pointers. Bailey Heuston scored 11 for the Lady Dragons, putting up one three-pointer as well. Halftime score was 28-27 in favor of the Lady Hilltoppers. Despite their performance, this...
Action on the court stopped momentarily between Williamsburg boys and Mount Union when Williamsburg's Lambert Palmer scored his 1,000th career point. He was presented with some balloons then went into the stands to give his mother Chris a hug before play started again Monday, Dec. 20, at Williamsburg High School. Mount Union defeated Williamsburg 72-68....
Last spring I wrote a column about "young lions" who are becoming dedicated sportsmen. In that column I mentioned two teenagers from my church who have been successful in their outdoor pursuits. During this past deer season, they "struck" again. Kara Lansberry is among Williamsburg High School's most remarkable athletes. She is a terrific softball player who has dedicated much time and energy to her favorite athletic activity. She is also a successful sportsperson. This past fall during archery...
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for November 2021. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 5.7 percent in November. The U.S. rate fell four-tenths of a percentage point from its October level to 4.2 percent. The commonwealth’s unemployment rate was 1.4 percentage points below its November 2020 level and the national rate was down 2.5 points over the year. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number...
Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 25 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining more than 200 jobs across Pennsylvania. “Keeping goods moving efficiently has proven to be more important now than ever,” said Wolf. “These investments in Pennsylvania’s rail system create jobs, support efficient freight travel and help keep the business community connected to the global economy.” Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads, which is more than any other state. PennDOT is committed...
Pennsylvania protected 2,569 acres on 30 farms in 18 counties from future development, investing more than $7.2 million in state, county and township dollars. In 2021, Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program, which leads the nation, approved 166 conservation easements covering 14,397 acres that will permanently remain productive farms. “Preserving farmland is an investment in feeding all of our families in the future,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “It is one of the most important investments we make together, at every level...
To reduce the chances of a mailbox being damaged by a snowplow this winter, PennDOT encourages homeowners along rural mail routes to ensure that their mailbox is properly prepared. Mailbox damage occurs primarily due to the weight of snow being removed from the roadway. Since most mailboxes are placed within PennDOT's legal right-of-way, homeowners are responsible for confirming that their mailbox can withstand the weight of snow being thrown from a plow. Generally, this means firmly installing...
An accident involving a large fuel spill closed a portion of I-99 on Monday, Dec. 20. According to Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company officials, a tanker truck traveling south on I-99 overturned on exit 23 (Roaring Spring), spilling approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel. The driver of the truck, who has not been identified, was able to free himself from the wreckage of the overturned rig. He was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The tanker was carrying...
Editor’s Note: The Herald included Spring Cove’s Honor Roll in the Dec. 16 edition of the Herald on Page B-5. This honor roll was printed as received from the high school with no edits done by the Herald staff. Under Honor Roll, Grade 11, Aidan Baird’s name was misspelled. 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) 793-2144....
Two local bands will be performing at ArtsAltoona's AllAges show on Thursday, Dec. 23. The Pines and Dr. Chance Bartleby & the ?! will be featured at the AllAges show, sponsored by ActiveAltoona.com. Opening the show are The Pines, a Roaring Spring based three-piece band. All three bandmembers are currently students at Central High School. Logan Warner plays guitar, with Alex Snyder on bass guitar and keyboard, and Ben Brumbaugh on drums. While they are currently looking for a vocalist, their in...
Charlie Clapper of New Enterprise passed away tragically on Aug. 22, 2018. He left behind a handicapped daughter, Beth, and a disabled wife, Robin. The Clappers struggled with hardships through out their lives. Beth was a small child when she was hurt on the family farm. She was left with paralysis and was severely handicapped forced to use a wheelchair. Robin worked hard all her life until health issues left her also disabled and struggling to provide for her family. Their home is not handicap...
On Saturday Dec. 4, 2021, Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society held their annual Christmas Tea at the Bedford Middle School. President Becky Johnen presented each member with a hand-quilted hot pad as a reminder of the support and protection offered to each member in DKG. Also, members were recognized for years of membership. Lori Criswell, membership chair, presented certificates to members celebrating milestones in DKG: Danelle Diehl for five years; Sandy Hoenstine and Patty...
Blair County will have a drive-through only COVID-19 testing clinic at the Blair County Convention Center, One Convention Center Drive, Altoona, to help contain the spread of cases during the holiday season. Please consider getting tested before spending time with family and friends. Clinics will be held during the following dates and times: January 2022 testing dates: • Monday, Jan. 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Tuesday, Jan. 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Wednesday, Jan. 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Thursday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m.-6p.m. Mid-nasa...
Northern Bedford Class of 1971 held its 50th reunion on Oct. 16, 2021, at the Bedford American Legion....
September Makayla Hall New Enterprise Parents: Ryan and Megan Hall School Honors and Accomplishments: High Honor Roll, Presidential Academic Excellence award, FBLA State Winner – Client Services, Challenge Program – Attendance Award winner, Bedford County Fall Foliage Festival Queen Contest – First runner-up, Bedford Gazette (2020-21) recognition – Soccer, 2nd team, and Basketball, honorable mention School Activities: Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading, FBLA, NHS, Student Council, SADD, and Varsit...
The new policy regarding Plum Creek Mountain continues to draw protests from some people, prompting Roaring Spring Borough Council President Rodney Green to open the Dec. 13 council meeting addressing what he said is misinformation regarding the land. Green said some of the comments made at last month’s meeting regarding the mountain ground were not factual. “I do think we need to reply to some of those comments,” Green said. Green said he has heard comments that the Pennsylvania Game Commission is functioning as a private police force to manag...
The Claysburg and Cove-area communities lost more than a businessman with the death of Timothy Cleveland, who passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 14 at the age of 52. Cleveland was the owner of C&S Markets in Martinsburg and Claysburg. A message posted on the C&S Market Facebook page stated Cleveland “Loved every single one of his shoppers until the last second. He will forever be part of this community and life without him will never be the same.” Cleveland’s reach in the community extended beyond the market. He coached junior high boys’ basketb...
For about four years, Parker Gregg and Cayden Wright have been developing and perfecting their invention, Air Alert. The Central seniors have officially received a patent for this life-saving invention. Air Alert is a device designed to detect carbon monoxide and automatically shut off an engine when the carbon monoxide levels get too high. The idea originated from Gregg, who lost his father to carbon monoxide poisoning four years ago. Gregg approached Wright, his friend "pretty much since the...
As of Dec. 17, Martinsburg Community Fund raised $43,167.29. Donations from 12 residents, four businesses, and Homewood Chapel pushed the total over the 2021 goal of $43,000. The 2021 fund drive will support 16 charitable agencies that do work in the Martinsburg area. The 16 agencies are Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg Supervised Recreation, Martinsburg Community Library, Spring Cove Youth Baseball League, Southern Alleghenies American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of Western Pa., Laurel Highlands Boy Scout Troop 358, Martinsburg Salvation...
Roaring Spring Borough Council met for the final time in 2021 on Monday evening, Dec. 13. It was not only the final meeting of the year, but it was also the last meeting for three long-time borough council members and the mayor. Council members Sue Ann Feather and Jeffery Steward are leaving council after opting not to seek reelection. Feather, who did not attend the final meeting, leaves after 24 years on council while Steward served 12 years. Council President Rodney Green presented the outgoing officials with certificates commemorating...
Williamsburg's Christmas Parade was rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18, after rain concerns the week before. Saturday called for rain again, but there was a break in the storm for the parade....
Editor's Note: With all of our Christmas joy and Jingles, the Cove Community Calendar slipped through the cracks this week. All Christmas Eve events have been posted to the Herald site under Calendar, Community Events Calendar. December 24 • Herald Office Closed • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Cove Forge Methodist Church, 6 p.m. • Candlelight Christmas Eve Service St John's United Church of Christ, 7 p.m. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Woodbury Church of the Brethren 7 p.m. • Outdoor Service, Weather permitting (See ad in this week’s H...
