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Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, in Pennsylvania. The confirmed case is in Dauphin County. This variant is the same one that was first discovered in England in December. This individual tested positive after known international exposure. A case investigation and contact tracing were performed to identify, inform and monitor anyone who was in close contact with this individual. The individual had mild symptoms, which have since been resolved while they... Full story
The time-limited mitigation orders put in place on Dec. 12 have helped to begin flattening the curve of new cases following the post-Thanksgiving surge in Pennsylvania. As a result, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced that the time-limited orders as written will expire at 8 a.m., Jan. 4 as planned. “Our mitigation efforts over the past several weeks are working, and I thank everyone who abided by the restrictions put in place to protect us,” Gov. Wolf said. “Every time we make a small decision to avoid ri...
BEACH – Gerald Ray, 95, Roaring Spring, formerly of Woodbury CREE – Kevin K., 64, Martinsburg ELENSKY – John, 83, East Freedom HALL – Janet Marie (Edwards), 74, formerly of the Gettysburg area KEITH – Carolyn “June,” 89, Roaring Spring MYERS – Donna B., 93, resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg SHOWALTER – Donald Eugene “Don,” 82, born in Roaring Spring...
Gerald Ray Beach, 95, of Roaring Spring, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born April 27, 1925, in Woodbury Twp. Bedford County; son of the late Adam and Mabel (Haffley) Beach. Gerald was preceded in death by siblings Lois, Harold, and Charles. He is survived by his wife Vivian Ruth Beach; son Gregory Beach and wife Vonna of Harrisburg; daughter Shanda Imler and husband Rick of Roaring Spring; grandchildren Christopher, Tesha, Leeann, Timothy, and Leah; as well...
Kevin Karl Cree, 64, of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 2020, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1956, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Melvin H. and Kathleen E. (Ritchey) Cree. Kevin was formerly married to Donna M. (Steinbugl) Cree of Duncansville. He is survived by a son, Wyatt M. Cree of Pittsburgh; a stepdaughter, Ashley M. Miller (Chad) of Claysburg; a sister, DeAnna M. Cree (Dennis Foltz) in Florida; a nephew, Neal Ph...
John Elensky, 83, of East Freedom, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at home, surrounded by family. He was born May 30, 1937, in Ralston, son of the late John Jr. and Annabell Mildred (Rowles) Elensky. He married Sandra L. Musselman on Feb. 5, 1977, in Roaring Spring. Surviving are his wife of East Freedom; a daughter, Michele Keagy and husband Travis of Roaring Spring; a son, Derek Elensky of East Freedom; granddaughter Allee; sisters Caroline Bonsall and husband Dave of Curwensville and Gail O’Donnell and husband Mike of Clearfield; b...
Janet Marie (Edwards) Hall, formerly of the Gettysburg area, born Dec. 11, 1945, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. She is survived by her husband, R. Dennis Hall, who was holding her hand; son Matthew T. (Liana) Hall of Evergreen, Colo.; son R. Zachary (Luciana) Hall of Boise, Idaho; sister Judy (Robert) Wentz of Hanover, Pa.; five grandchildren: Isabella, Luke, Abigail, Jorren and Kalea; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family. Jan will be remembered a...
Carolyn "June" Keith, 89, of Roaring Spring, after a long life of service, entered into the kingdom of God at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. She was born Nov. 8, 1931, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Paul F. and Edith (Dick) Isenberg. She married Clair "Sonny" Keith on Dec. 16, 1951, in Roaring Spring. He preceded her in death Nov. 22, 1997. She is survived by four children: Cindy J. Yingling and husband Paul of Leola, Michael P. Keith and...
Donna B. Myers, 93, died peacefully on Christmas morning, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at The Village at Morrisons Cove Nursing Home in Martinsburg Pa. She was born Jan. 9, 1927, in Roaring Spring, to the late James R. Bechtel and Florence (Yingling) Bechtel. Surviving are two sisters: Mary Lee Green of Roaring Spring, Pa., and Margaret (Peggy) Querry of Martinsburg, Pa.; and three brothers: D. Max of Rocky River, Ohio; Ronald G. of Chantilly, Va.; and Kenneth W. of Mechanicsburg, Pa.. Additionally...
Donald Eugene "Don" Showalter, 82, husband of Virginia Dale Holladay Showalter for 59 years, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. Mr. Showalter was born in Roaring Spring, Pa., to the late Harry Raymond Showalter and Elva Mildred Gahagan Showalter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for Pureflow Inc. While in Pennsylvania, he was active in the church and helped develop and lead the handicapped ministry. In South Carolina, he was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where he...
Davis & Elkins College (Elkins, W.Va.) student Olivia Smith of Martinsburg has achieved the dean's list for the fall 2020 semester. To earn the honor, full-time students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.6 to less than 4.0....
"Delay is natural to a writer," quoted E. B. White, 'like a surfer, he bides his time and waits for the perfect wave on which to ride in. Delay is instinctive with him. He waits for the surge (of emotion? of strength? of courage?) that will carry him along." This writer of Charlotte's Web says he has no warm-up exercises, other than taking an occasional drink. "I am apt to let something simmer in my mind before trying to put it in into words," he concludes. Even if I had time for delay, to wait...
Federal data shows pandemic restrictions forced three in 10 businesses statewide to close, at least temporarily, ranking Pennsylvania second only to Michigan in terms of economic lockdown impacts. Still, the number of businesses that received federal aid in Pennsylvania for complying with these closures didn't even crack the top 20, leaving many employees seeking jobless benefits in a system too crowded to handle the influx of workers – more than 1.2 million in March and April alone – witnessed...
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...
The end of December is a busy time of year. Families are shopping for gifts for loved ones and friends, holiday celebrations are in full swing and thoughts begin to turn to the new year ahead. At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, it is customary to sip a glass of champagne and toast to the new year. Many people use the dawn of a new year as a time to create a list of resolutions that reflect positive changes they hope to make in the year ahead. Between 40 and 45 percent of American adults make resolutions each year, according to the h...
Resolutions that focus on health and fitness are made each year. Numerous people are eager to lose weight, improve their physical fitness levels or even stop habits that can hinder their mental or physical wellness. As the new year ticks closer, individuals can explore these popular resolutions as they get on the path to better health. 1. Commit to quit. The American Cancer Society says about half of all Americans who keep smoking will die due to the habit. Smoking kills more Americans than...
I do not like saying goodbye. I suppose most people are the same way. For years I served on a national board associated with our fellowship of churches. Twice a year about a dozen of us got together from around the country with the goal of making local churches more effective and having greater evangelistic impact. We would meet in different locations to plan, pray, review finances, evaluate, make hard decisions, and visit churches that were making a difference and being creative. We also enjoyed good food and had much laughter together. There...
Scriptures to Read: St. Matthew 1:18-25 St. Matthew 2:1-6 St. Matthew 2:7-12 St. Luke 2:22-32 St. Luke 2:28-35 St. Luke 2:36-40 Galatians 4:4-7 Today, I want to lead your thinking about un-named witnesses. There are tons of them in Scripture. These are definitely involved in the Christmas Story. We know a little bit about them. There are more things proposed than known from actual Scripture. The song writer calls them, "We Three Kings." No doubt it is a beautiful song, but the Scriptural accurac...
Erla Michael plays a game on her cellphone on the front porch of her East Main Street home in Roaring Spring Sunday afternoon, Dec. 27, while waiting for her sister Bev Kennedy to arrive. The sisters have a tradition of getting together each week to chat....
Homeowners rely heavily on electricity to power their homes and their lives. Coal, nuclear power and water energy help to generate this electricity. Without electricity, lights wouldn't work, digital devices wouldn't charge and cities would come grinding to a halt. This is experienced on a local level when power outages occur. Homeowners may need to diversify some of the resources they have at home to be able to make it through an electrical power outage successfully. Investing in solar power panels can be one way to generate electricity even...
They say that hindsight is 20/20 and looking back on this year – we can say a lot. For a lot of us, this year was one to learn some life lessons – but what can we say about our town of Williamsburg? Our town is going through a time of change. We are not the Williamsburg of yesteryear – but what we are is a town on the verge of a comeback. There is so much to look forward to in 2021, especially in Williamsburg. One of the highlights for our town this year was the opening of the pharmacy. Yes, the...
At the December meeting of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority, the authority decided that it would not be paying for the cost of the $3 million project to extend sewage line to Yellow Springs. At the Dec. 24 Catharine Township meeting, supervisors opened that letter from the authority. Supervisors discussed the topic and wanted input from residents on Yellow Springs before any decision would be made to pursue funding avenues. A letter would be sent out to residents who will be affected and the topic will be discussed at next month’s m...
In a world full of uncertainty and the extraordinary changes that our country has gone through this year, not many of us can see any positive things that have happened this year. For instance, I got a new home with my sister and I got a new car. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What is one positive thing that happened to you in 2020? Here is what a few had to say: Kimmie Smith: I met someone. Rebecca Stauffer: We ended 2020 by getting a puppy for Christmas. Stephen Diehl: Great grandson Carol Miller: We are all healthy, working,...
It’s been two weeks since Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf banned indoor dining and alcohol sales at restaurants statewide amid an alarming spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations. And for many owners, abiding by the rules – devastating as they may be – remains a top priority, even if it challenges everything they know about running a successful business. “We want to do what’s best for the public, and that’s always been our goal in everything we do,” said Jessica Elliot Alaya, co-owner of two restaurants in central Pennsylvania. "It just seems like the right thi...
As usual, social media is getting it wrong, so I want to be clear about a recent change at the Herald. The Herald is not ending any of our local columns. All three of our current columnists have been told that they may continue writing and continue to have their work published in the pages and website of the Morrisons Cove Herald. What has changed is that the Herald is changing its policy on opinion content to match its policy on news content. That’s all. Wayne Bush, Dave Scott and Linda Williams have all been told that they may continue to w...
"The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle" is a very heart-warming children's story about a magical creature called a Ziz. As described in the story, the Ziz is a giant yellow bird with enormous red wings who learns about the joy of sharing. I recommend this book because it teaches a valuable lesson: "sharing is caring." In the Ziz's town, it got darker and darker every day so that it was hard to find food or basically anything by evening! The Ziz found a way to see for himself, but how could he help...
Pennsylvania netted just 83,000 more residents over the last decade as growth in the state stagnates compared to the southern and western regions of the country. Only 500,000 more Americans live in the Northeast in 2020 as compared to 2010. In Pennsylvania, the total population peaked at 12.8 million in 2018 before settling at 12.78 million this year, according to the most recent U.S. Census estimates published this month. Pennsylvania's stagnation will likely cost the state another...
Barb and Calvin Zook are out for a walk along Mulberry Street in Martinsburg Sunday afternoon, Dec. 27. According to www.weather.com, freezing rain may be in the forecast for late New Year's Eve into New Year's Day, and the high temperatures are expected to be in the 40s the week of Jan. 4. [Photo by Gary M. Baranec]...
Do we really live in an “only me” society? This is a question that, thought about long enough, has the potential to shake someone to the core. And naturally, one’s first reaction to this would be, “Me? Of course not!” For decades, the signs were all pointing in the “only me” direction but I couldn’t put my finger on what it really was. “It” was resulting in decreased involvement in fraternal organizations, church congregations receding to the point where closure is the only option, usage of social media platforms (where a person can exercise th...
Herald of Dec. 30, 2010 This year, 44 families in the community were blessed by the Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church cycling ministry’s Wheels of Joy project. It provided Christmas presents, toy store gift cards, furniture, household items and gift cards for food, gas and clothing to the families. The Spring Cove School District assists MGBC cycling by providing a list of families who could use a helping hand. George Acker of Clover Creek has announced his 32nd annual forecast. Mr. Acker, 88, predicts January to be mixed with rain and snow. H...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Additionally, the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, which is only open for motor vehicle transactions, will close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. Driver license and photo center locations will close at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and v...
Herald of Dec. 27, 1945 W. Floyd Bush, electrical contractor of Martinsburg, and wife have become the owners of Spring Hope farm on Spring Street, partly in the borough limits on the road to the airport. It was bought from Mrs. Carrie M. Nicodemus and husband who have in turn become the owners of the Roy Sell property on Locust Street. The Varsity and the Junior Basket Ball teams of the Martinsburg High school went to Coalport, Clearfield, last Friday evening and defeated both teams of that High school. Some one cut one of the finest evergreen...
Herald of Dec. 28, 1995 The New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. is the apparent low bidder for the $8 million widening of Route 36 through McKee Gap, submitting a bid that was $1 million lower than the only other bidder, HRI Inc. of State College. The NES&L bid on the McKee project came in at $8.1 million. The bid from HRI Inc. was $9.1 million. The big news of 1995 in the Cove area revolved around several major public works projects that were being finished or started during the year. Martinsburg was putting the finishing touches on a $4 million...
Herald of Dec. 31, 1920 Miss Gertrude Kauffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Kauffman living near Bossler station in North Woodbury township, became the bride of Mr. Ezra C. Bender of Somerset county. Sixty some guests attended and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Abram Metzler. A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Sarah Baker, near Fredericksburg, on Christmas day, children and grandchildren being present. A dinner was a feature of the observance. Mr. and Mrs. Levi R. Earlenbaugh, two daughters and grandson of Akron were guests...
Herald of Dec. 31, 1970 The Roaring Spring Borough Council adopted a budget of $185,950 for 1971 at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. The council retained the same real estate millage which it adopted in 1960 as timber sales since 1964 have been helpful in keeping the millage at the same figure. After a mostly sunny and pleasant day with a high temperature of 31 degrees, a light snow began falling about 7 p.m. Dec. 25 and continued through the night. Stephen E. Wineland of Bedford Fire Company was named president of the Allied Volunteer...
Herald of Dec. 26, 1895 The Juniata Ganister Co. at McKees was shipping large orders of ganister from the local quarry. Dr. Garver and his clerks were preparing to occupy the new offices at the book factory in Roaring Spring. New Enterprise teachers spent the week before Christmas at the institute in Bedford. On Tuesday, Dec. 24, Tobias Campbell, M.D., and Margaret Aaron, both of Loysburg, were united in holy wedlock. Almost 50 invited guests assembled at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Aaron. Precisely at 11 a.m. Miss S...
The Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) preserves some of Gettysburg's rarest treasures, and many of national significance. Its collection includes a program from Lincoln's famous address, thousands of relics gathered from the battlefield, personal belongings of esteemed abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, Native American projectiles, dinosaur footprints, and much more. To ensure that these tangible links to the past survive for future generations to study and...
For many Pennsylvanians, the late fall and early winter holiday seasons hold memories of coming together with friends and loved ones; a time of happiness and unity. Unity can be defined as many things: the state of being brought together, the quality of not being divided, a condition of harmony. In 2020, as a direct effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mandates, the physical aspect of unity has changed. Interestingly, "unity" is the word used by Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr....
JANUARY East Freedom couple John and Christy Lawler delivered Christmas meals to 52 families and gifts for 85 children. The Lawler's gave out nearly 300 presents. * * * * * * * * The Claysburg Education Foundation paid off lunch debts for 100 Claysburg-Kimmel students totaling $1,100. * * * * * * * * Blair County's recently restored Lawyer's Lobby in the historic courthouse was dedicated to retired Judge Jolene G. Kopriva on Jan.6. * * * * * * * * Roaring Spring Borough Council agreed to...
The Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company is down its main fire fighting truck and is asking the community for help getting a new one. The fire company's 1994 International pumper truck has been out of service for weeks with transfer case and pump failure issues and given its age, the cost to repair it would be too high with no guarantee other issues wouldn't develop. Fire company President William Lightner said a new truck would be more cost-effective and reliable. "It's a major breakdown."...
President Donald J. Trump's visit to Martinsburg in October lasted just over an hour, but the day was much longer for the police and first responders who pulled together to make it a safe experience not only for the president, but the thousands of citizens who converged on the airport to catch a glimpse of the commander in chief. To prepare for a presidential visit, lots of details need to be worked out in a short amount of time and cooperation among the Secret Service, Pa. State Police, local...
A Queen woman pulled over in a traffic stop in Logan Township, Altoona, on Dec. 22, was jailed after police allegedly found drugs and paraphernalia in her vehicle. Lindsay M. Longenecker, 37, was pulled over at approximately 1:55 a.m. Dec. 22 along West Plank Road after a Logan Township police officer saw her driving with no headlights on. The officer noted that he was familiar with Longenecker from prior incidents and knew her driver’s license was suspended. A check with Blair County 911 confirmed the officer’s suspicion. When police que...
Noah Zimmerman, 13, works on his hockey skills on a small frozen pond that formed outside his home along State Route 164 just east of Roaring Spring on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 27....
As I walked through a tiny wooded trail near my home, I tried to tread softly so I could spy any birds or mammals remaining for the winter. It was impossible as my feet crunched on the crisp orange, yellow and brown leaves that covered the ground. Here and there leaves still hung, almost desperately, to a few large oaks. But, for the most part, what had been a fiery autumn landscape a couple of months ago was now a dull palette of grays and browns. Amid this background, one tree stood out with...
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is steady this week at $2.475 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. As has been the case throughout much of the year, this is roughly 40 cents cheaper than this time last year. This week’s average prices: The western Pennsylvania Average is $2.475. The average price during the week of Dec. 21, 2020 was $2.474. The average price during the week of Dec. 30, 2019 was $2.863. Increasing crude oil prices have led to upward movement at the pump across much of the cou...
Milder area temperatures gave (from left) Aiden Hollern, 12, Brintlee Foor, 6, Zane Walter, 10, Elijah Walker, 10, and Wyatt Walker, 7, an opportunity to ride their bikes along Riverview Street in East Freedom on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 27....
"Rich, aren't you going to write up what you did this past year in the outdoors?" a sportsman asked me recently at a local store. "I know you didn't write about how things went in 2019." It's humbling to know that some people pay attention to what I write. Anyhow, here are a few items from the pandemic year. During 2020 I noticed more than ever that my age (71) is catching up with me. This was especially evident during May when I was trying to burn the candle at both ends – attempting to r...
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 12/29/2020 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,242 / 90 / 186.8 Blair: 6,605 / 168 / 137.2 Cambria: 6,885 / 223 / 169.3 Centre: 8,293 / 132 / 81.1 Clearfield: 3,042 / 42 / 52.9 Fulton: 406 / 8 / 55.1 (n/c) Huntingdon: 2,525 / 81 / 179.3 Somerset: 3,635 / 70 / 94.7 *Rate is number of deaths per 100,000 population. Sixty-seven (67) counties have reported COVID-19 deaths. – Last Week – #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,131 / 81 / 168.1 Blair: 6,182 / 150 / 122.5 Cambria: 6,552 / 211 / 160.2 Centre:...
