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A Blair County landmark for many years, along with one of the home's own, were celebrated in Williamsburg last Saturday, November 9. Staff Sgt. Glenn Harry English Jr., along with the Blair County Children's Home were forever etched in Williamsburg's memory with two signs representing each placed at the bridge beside Martin General Store. "It's a real honor to be the pastor of a church in a building that has been the beacon of hope for many, for so many years," current Grace Pointe Community...
Back in 1989, two local sisters, Iris Stern and Janice (Jan) Colbert, had a dream of owning their own store. After lots of planning and hard work, they set that dream in motion. The Village Closet originally opened as a consignment shop in the village of McKee in the building currently housing The Cut on November 15, 1989. One year later, The Village Closet moved to just outside Martinsburg along route 164 in the plaza then known as Towne's Edge Exchange, owned by Don & Shirley Weyandt. Sadly, o...
Over the weekend fire crews from the Cove and surrounding area joined together to fight a large brush fire at the Huntingdon Pike about one mile from Canoe Creek State Park. According to Geeseytown Community Fire Company's Facebook page, their crews were dispatched at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, November 8. Upon arrival crews found about two acres burning and endangering a structure. With the windy and dry conditions, the fire quickly outran crew members and moved beyond five acres rapidly. The many...
On Monday morning, many people in the community learned of the passing of Judge Fred B. Miller, who will be missed by many in the county including here in the Cove. We ask that the citizens of Blair County join us in celebrating Fred's service to the community. Miller served as a magisterial district judge for over two decades until he was elected to be a part of the Court of Common Pleas, and was sworn in in 2024. People knew him as a "no nonsense" judge who worked hard for the people in the...
On Friday, November 8, 2024, the campus at Northern Bedford County schools was buzzing with activity as both the elementary students and middle school/high school students prepared to celebrate Veterans Day. Veterans Day was first recognized on Nov 11, 1918 when the agreement was signed to end WWI. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day in remembrance of the soldiers who served in WWI. In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower changed the name to...
During the public comment section of the June 2024 Spring Cove School District Board of Directors meeting, former board president Brian Gahagan asked why board member Misti Fisher was never present at the meetings and only attending by phone, while she was at other school functions. The number of times a board member could attend meetings electronically instead of in person was a topic of heated discussion at the Monday, August 12, meeting of the Spring Cove School Board. The number of times a board member can miss a voting meeting in person...
Claysburg Area Community Theatre will present Nine to Five: The Musical which is based on Dolly Parton’s 1979 movie of the same name. The show will be presented November 22 and 23 at 7 pm at the Claysburg Kimmel High School. The three main ladies include Violet Newstead, played by Typhani Russo, Judy Bernley played by Bethany Claar, and Doralee Rhoades played by Heidi Kennedy. The role of the ignorant bigot of a boss Franklin Hart is played by Ted Fiess. Director Maria Leppert says that she h...
A discussion took place on the computer fee for Southern Cove Joint Municipal Authority used for Wastewater during the South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors meeting on November 6. The conclusion was that the fee for this computer, which is new, would be paid by the Joint Municipal Authority, which is 36% of the bill. Roadmaster Rick Mussleman reported last month the black top was completed on Golden Rule Road. A report was given by Rachael White who attended the Bedford County Township Officials Association Convention where they were...
Seated, from left, G. David Barnes Sr. (Marines); Rod Guyer (Marines); Joe Gates (Air Force); Robert Smith (Navy) (Standing): John Coho (Army); Don Martin (Army); Mark Claar (Army) On November 9, 2024, Faith Assembly of God Church Men's Ministry provided a men's breakfast at the church to recognize those who served in the military. The Men's Committee planned, decorated, and cooked for about 25 men. After the meal, the Committee recognized eleven veterans who had composed and submitted a copy...
Mike Teeter, formerly of Martinsburg, is an outdoor enthusiast and advocate, who now lives in Bedford. "I was always big into outdoor recreation and did a lot of hiking with my family growing up," he said. Teeter said this allowed him to gain appreciation for the parks and outdoors areas near the Cove. "Getting outdoors is important for physical health and also mental health," he said. "Walking outside is good for both the body and mind. Teeter said Pennsylvania has a total of 123 state parks...
September Student Name: Jaylyn Resh Parents: Steve and Susan Resh School Activities: Varsity soccer captain, varsity cheerleading captain, band feature twirler, girls'basketball team statistician, FBLA Treasurer, National Honors Society President, FCCLA Secretary, Class Treasurer, reading competition, scholastic scrimmage, varsity club School Honors and Accomplishments: 3x FBLA regional champion, 2x FBLA state champion, 2x FBLA national champion, "Women in Business" Award Recipient, multiple...
The Roaring Spring True Value Hardware, one of Blair County's longest-standing businesses, has deep roots that stretch back to the 19th century. Owned by Doug and Jo Ellen Mingle, the store was known as the Roaring Spring Department store until about 2009, but when it was opened in 1863 it was simply known as the "Company Store". It was established by Roaring Spring's founder D.M. Bare, and has been meeting community needs for over a century and a half. Since then each generation of the Mingle...
Things are going great and the community response has been excellent since adding flights to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, according to Blair County Airport Authority Manager Tracy Plessinger. The flights are provided by Contour Airlines. “We are seeing a big jump in people using it,” he said. “Charlotte is a better hub and provides connections for transferring.” Plessinger said the schedule is better with two flights being offered everyday. He said when the flights were going to Philadelphia, they got 66 passengers per week. T...
During the monthly meeting of the Southern Cove Power Reunion they had a discussion on the fall show, which was deemed successful. There were 132 hook ups for Friday night and 199 for Saturday night’s tractor pull. On Sunday, 48 kids signed up for the kiddie pull. Over 50 craft and flea market vendors were set up. They said the kitchen, cider, and apple butter also did well. A John Deere tractor was purchased to be raffled for next year’s show. Improvements to the bathrooms will allow more people to use the bathrooms more quickly. The SCPR mem...
A pilot program announced this week will expand affordable housing by providing grants for mixed-use development. The $10 million funding comes from PA SITES, a $400 million new program created to spur development and draw businesses to Pennsylvania. “The PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program is a strong first step towards boosting the availability of affordable housing, increasing housing for our growing workforce, and providing crucial support for Pennsylvanians struggling to obtain housing,” said Rick Siger, secretary of the Dep...
The Central High School Band drum line poses for a quick photo before taking their place in the parade line for Altoona's Veteran's Day Parade Monday morning....
The year 1924 saw the Statue of Liberty declared a National Monument, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Ford Motor Company manufacturing the ten millionth automobile, and the birth of Ethel "Marie" (Kensinger) Cole born on November 9. This past Saturday, she celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends. Cole was born in Fredericksburg as the first daughter of Earl and Susie (Snowberger) Kensinger. She had three older brothers and two younger sisters. "We lived on a...
“I think it’s a good budget, a lot of work was put into it,” Williamsburg Borough Council President Ed Patterson said of the 2025 budget. Patterson praised all of those who were involved in the budget-making process including Young, Oakes, and Brown, the borough’s accounting firm. The budget does not include any millage increase. Karyn Shaw made a motion to advertise the budget with Matthew Webb seconding, motion passed. Chief of Police Rowdy Kagarise praised workers during Trick-or-Treat and said everything went well. The Council asked a...
Woodbury Township resident Dave Greaser was on hand during last Thursday evening’s township meeting to ask about the future of Shultz Road. The township looks to shale the road next year, and Greaser asked if they could rethink their plans with the first section of the road. He said that Shultz Road services at least 21 homes and was concerned with the safety. Greaser also said besides safety, the sheer volume of cars back and forth daily should change their minds. No further discussion was held on the topic. The township is looking to do s...
The Blair County Board of Elections convened at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, to begin the process of canvassing mail-in ballots. This process went smoothly until approximately 6:50 p.m. when a bomb threat was received, affecting the Elections Office. Emergency protocols were enacted. Commissioner Laura Burke and Solicitor Chris Furman remained at the Elections Office to maintain custody of the mail-in ballots. Once the building was cleared by the Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, canvassing was able to resume. County employees w...
These are the unofficial results from The Blair County Board of Elections and Bedford County Office of Elections from Friday, November 18. Numbers posted on the websites are unofficial and will remain subject to additional updates. The state requires counties to certify their election results by Nov. 25. Blair County President Democrat - 17,852 Kamala D. Harris, President Tim Walz, Vice President Republican - 45,901 Donald J. Trump, President JD Vance, Vice President Libertarian - 270 Chase Oliver, President Mike Ter Maat, Vice President Green...
The Central High School Marching Band participates in Altoona's Veterans Day parade Monday morning....
This is part six of an ongoing series featuring notable people who once called the Cove home. For longtime president of the Blair County chapter of the NAACP Don Witherspoon, human rights wasn't about color. He was also from Claysburg. Witherspoon's vice-president, the late Bill Sweet, said that Witherspoon would advocate for civil and human rights. "We would visit prisons and answer complaints from the prisoners," he said. "If they needed representation, we would sit down with them and listen...
In recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month this November, the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program is coming together with other members of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief to “flip the script” on grief. Throughout the month, we are collectively committed to providing essential tools and resources to foster a more grief-informed society. This initiative seeks to address the common challenges people face when supporting those who are grieving, aiming to replace potentially hurtful statements or silence with action-based respo...
One thing people can always count on is that when local author and historian Patty Wilson is there, she will bring a crowd, and ghost stories. Wilson made a return visit to the Williamsburg Public Library last Wednesday, October 30, as part of their Fall Book Talk for some scary stories before Halloween. "We are always happy to have Patty here. She's a fantastic storyteller and really can connect to the audience. She always gives a great presentation," Williamsburg Head Librarian Roane Lytle...
After a short hiatus of these favorite articles of mine, I decided to come back and ask a new question – “Who are the Veterans in your family?” Here is what a few had to say: Author’s Note: This will be Part one of two; there were so many responses to this question and I feel every Veteran is important, so next week will be Part Two of the responses. Polly Eastep: Brother John – Army, brother Don – Air Force, brother Dave – Navy, brother Kenny – Marines and son, Josh – Marines Marianne Nicholas: My dad, Dr. Marion Morelli – Army Air Corp and U...
Biddle’s Brewing Biddle’s Brewing said that Williamsburg VFW Post 6086 approached them with an idea to offer meals to veterans. This is something that is typically done on Memorial Day as well. “We were happy to say yes, it’s the least we can do to show appreciation to our Veteran community, it’s because of them that we have the freedom to live in a free country,” Biddle’s owner Mike Biddle said. Meals can include one food or pastry item along with a regular-sized drink; this event will take place on Veterans Day during normal business hour...
Cohen Burket, 5, of Roaring Spring poses for the Grace Pointe Community Church of God's annual Trunk or Treat Saturday October 26. Over 115 children participated in the event. Burket is the son of Cole and Dawn Burket....
A quick trip to Altoona First on Halloween left this customer wondering with whom I was depositing my money. After a few questions and a quick photo, these very friendly but "alarming" bank robbers told me everything I wanted to know...or did they? From left to right: Rachel "Money Bags" MacIntyre, Taylor "Dr. Evil" Zimmerman, Chris "The Cannoli" Wagner, Courtney "The Pyrex Pixie" Whitfield and Doris "The Swindler" Albright. Sarah "The Phantom" Estright is missing from the photo....not...
Bloomfield Road, Taylor Township A crash occurred on Wednesday, October 23 at 4 p.m. on 1500 block of Bloomfield Road in Taylor Township involving Diana Johnson, 31, and three children who were the passengers of Roaring Spring and Beverly Smith, 66, of New Enterprise. This crash happened as Johnson was traveling south on Bloomfield Road behind Smith’s vehicle when they stopped for a school bus which was in front of her and stopped to drop off students. The school bus proceeded to travel south of Bloomfield Road at which time Smith started to m...
The Central Cove FFA Veterinary Science team competed at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis and placed eighth in the nation. They competed against 46 teams from 45 states and territories, including Puerto Rico. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to accomplish such a high award! From left: Cameron Bailey, Sarah Disney, Hope Dively, Danielle Heltzel....
Claysburg, Blue Knob and Freedom Township Fire Departments have all responded to many calls for brush fires within the last two weeks. Scott Eicher, fire chief for the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Department said they have been on several calls for brush fires recently. "People really need to be careful with burning outside," he said. Eicher said the whole state of Pennsylvania is under a Red Flag Warning due to the dry conditions from the lack of rain. On Friday, Novemeber 1, The National Weather...
There was a problem at the Martinsburg Elementary School polling site in Martinsburg Borough Tuesday morning. Around 7:10 a.m., a truck from Blair County delivered one of the electronic devices that accepts and counts the ballots. Director of Elections Sarah Seymour said the machine for Martinsburg Ward One was delivered to Ward Two. She said they had to get a trailer from the election office to switch the machines, which caused a slight delay in opening these locations in Martinsburg. As of...
Martinsburg Borough Council Board approved the purchase of a new street sweeper for the amount of about $230,000 at Monday night's meeting. Borough Manager Richard Brantner Jr., said he was going to be able to see the new street sweeper on Tuesday and they would purchase the vehicle if found to be satisfactory. The Martinsburg Municipal Authority will pay half at about $150,000 and the borough will cover what is left. About $65,000 from the borough would come from the American Rescue Plan Funds...
Taylor Township Supervisors passed a motion to approve the preliminary budget for 2025 which includes a .600 millage increase. The township needs an increase to assist the fire company in their purchase of a new vehicle. The proposed millage increase means a home worth $400,000 would pay $130 more in taxes per year. The fire company would get $45,000 per year. The township has not seen a tax hike since 2010. The Friendship Volunteer Fire Company reported their main rescue truck is out for repair and they have borrowed a truck from Saxton...
Rumors circulating on social media about Spring Manor Park on Heverly Avenue being sold to house illegal immigrants sparked concern in the Martinsburg area in the past few weeks. There were concerns that the mobile park was being sold again, and adding other units to house illegal immigrants. The Herald talked a representative of Regal Communities who said the rumors were not true. They said the mobile home park is not for sale again and they are not bringing in illegal immigrants. The representative said they are bringing in newer units in...
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania voters are more likely to trust local election results over presidential ones, with overall confidence in the integrity of voting systems split along partisan lines, a new Spotlight PA poll shows. Voting experts were encouraged by the poll’s finding that voter confidence is strongest at the county level,...
Carli Rinker and Bobbi Beers of Friendship Fire Company, and Shelby Aurandt and Beth Eastep of Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department are area women firefighters who attended Cambria County Regional Firefighter's Association's first ever Ladies Academy in September. Beers has been around the fire company in Roaring Spring since she was 16, serving many roles as an auxiliary and support member. Then about 15 years ago she started going on calls and began taking firefighting classes. About two...
The Central Cove FFA had five members receiving the American Degree, the highest degree attainable as an FFA member. They all attended the National FFA Convention to walk across the stage and receive their degrees. These past Central High School students have kept up with their FFA record books and met all the qualifications to receive the award. Congratulations to (left to right) Katheryn Longenecker, Madison Benfer, Garrison Dibert, Faith Brumbaugh, and Lily Sollenberger....
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Monday that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, November 9, through Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, s...
A $700,000 grant announced on Tuesday, October 22 will help Central Pennsylvania Humane Society build a new shelter in Antis Township, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair). Central Pennsylvania Humane Society intends to consolidate its services at an eight-acre parcel on Old Sixth Avenue. Plans call for 54 dog kennels and 32 cat kennels that can be adjusted based on animal size. “The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society is a well-respected organization that has been doing its best with outdated, undersized facilities. This grant will k...
“God is the vine, we are the branches,” Gordie Trimer, a member of the First Methodist Church, Williamsburg said of the community initiative which this past week revamped the old Hauser’s Barbershop. The First Methodist Church has had a Faith in Action team along with the Mission of the Branch team to help out those in the community with yard work, paint jobs, and small construction projects. Trimer says the Mission of the Branch team is based on the Rosebud Missionary Projects in South Dakot...
“I chose the Peace Corps for many reasons, and in many ways, Tonga chose me,” Scarlett Vogle, of Alexandria, said at Biddle’s Brewing in Williamsburg last Wednesday evening October 23. She was on a break from the Peace Corps and was doing two lectures during her time back in the States. “There are so many reasons I wanted to join the Peace Corps – I applied when I was fresh out of college and ended up teaching abroad through a different organization, and then applied in February of 2020,” Vo...
A few months ago, 16-year-old Kevin Stiver of Bellwood presented his first book, "Glen White PA: The Town That Was Forgotten in the Allegheny Mountains," to a crowd at the Williamsburg Public Library. This past Thursday evening, he was invited back for their fall edition of the Thursday Book Chats with local historians and local authors. "Kevin was definitely one of our more popular speakers, and with his second book, we definitely wanted to have him back," Williamsburg Head Librarian Roane...
I think my new house might be haunted. I’ve not experienced anything particularly unnerving there, to be clear. No apparitions. No voices. No sudden chills or shut doors. (There was a night light in the bathroom that violently strobed every time I walked by, but I’m pretty sure that was just a faulty sensor. Pretty sure.) My suspicions have to do with the age of the place — it’s almost as old as the Civil War — and its location: It directly abuts a former lumber mill that a neighbor, while struggling against the pull of his formidabl...
Monica Owens, Safety Press Officer of PennDOT, District 9, said that there is no plan to put in a traffic circle at the intersection of Woodbury Pike and Cove Mountain Road in Roaring Spring. However, they are planning for significant improvements to the intersection. A plan for it with a map was presented at their Blair County Outreach Meeting earlier this year. Information on the project was provided by Assistant District Executive for Design, James Pruss. Improvements at Cove Lane include...
There have been rumors going around on social media about the future plans for the Spring Manor Mobile Park on Heverly Ave. People have been talking about the mobile park being sold again, and bringing in more units to house illegal immigrants. North Woodbury Township Supervisor Joseph Donaldson said that he was aware of the rumors going around and was looking into the matter. Martinsburg Borough Manager Richard Brantner Jr., also said he was not sure of what was going on. The Herald reached...
On Friday, October 25, President Joe Biden issued an apology for the nation's role in forcing indigenous children into boarding schools such as the one that was in Martinsburg. The apology was led by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American to lead the agency. "The apology is a long time coming," Cori Bolger, a local researcher from the Cove said. She said the Martinsburg Indian School is located along the 400 and 500 blocks of East Allegheny Street, and Park and Walnut...
Residents in the Cove will soon gain an extra hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Clocks should be set back one hour, shifting from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. As autumn advances, the shift marks the return to Standard Time, giving early risers a bit more daylight in the morning hours. When looking for a reason for why we observe the time change, we can look to Robert Garland, an industrialist and former Republican Pittsburgh City Council member who is also known as “the father of daylight saving time.” “It...
With the general elections coming up on Nov. 5, voters may be wondering, what will my ballot look like? The following sample ballot from Roaring Spring Boro 1 shows, in general, what ballots will look like for 2024. A sample ballot for Bedford County can be found on page A-3. Voters who would like to see their sample ballot – including candidates for each municipality – can go to http://www.blairco.org/Dept/Elections/Pages/SampleBallots.aspx for Blair County sample ballots. For Bedford County sample ballots go to, https://www.bedfordcountypa.or...
