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The election for president and vice-president of the school board of directors at the Claysburg-Kimmel School District reorganizational meeting was a lengthy process. Solicitor Crystal Edwards assumed the role of temporary chairperson for the elections. The current president, Amy Claar-Gill, and Richard Gergley were nominated for board president. Gergley, however, could only accept the nomination if the board would move to change school board meetings to Monday nights instead of Wednesdays due to his work schedule. He also wanted to eliminate...
A contingent of New York City police personnel arrive at the Altoona Police Department Monday afternoon after Altoona police had taken into custody a person of interest in the New York City shooting of a healthcare CEO....
The start of the Christmas season kicked off Saturday afternoon with the annual Christmas parade - filled with sightings of the Dairy Princess, lots of candy, and a special visit from the Grinch. Following the parade, a large crowd watched Santa Claus light up the tree followed by a meet-and-greet with the big man himself, with plenty of festive music. The fourth annual Shop Local vendor show will shut down West Second Street where it will be filled with local vendors and food trucks on...
“We knew it was going to be an expensive project,” Superintendent Lisa Murgas said, displaying the updates and projects to fix the roofing problems at the Williamsburg Elementary School and High School during last Tuesday evening’s board meeting. “This is a project that needed to be done,” Board Member Jimmy Grager said, noting the leaking problems, especially in areas such as the elementary school and boys’ locker rooms. The elementary school was looking at mostly lower-level updates and the high school was looking at replacing a majority of...
The Williamsburg Borough will once again be looking for a new Council member following the resignation of Mike Biddle during last Monday evening’s meeting, December 2. Biddle and his wife moved out of the borough, and therefore, can no longer serve as a council member. Dakota Biddle made a motion to accept a letter of resignation with Matthew Webb seconding, motion passed. “Mike did a lot for us here as a member of the borough council. In his short time, he brought his wealth of business perspective and his background in grant funding to ben...
"What a wonderful day it is to be spent with all of you," Williamsburg Women's Civic Club second Vice President Robin Brantner said welcoming the large group of ladies to the club's annual event, the Christmas Tea. The theme for this year was "Gnome for the Holidays," and gnomes were all over the First Methodist Church for the event. Susan Houck, one of the chairwomen this year for the event, said that she picked this theme because she found a love of Christmas gnomes during a trip to Germany...
"It is never too late to go back to school, never too late to follow your dreams no matter how old you are," Lesly Miller-Jacobs, Patient Advocate and Community Liaison at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center said. At 57, Miller-Jacobs is about to complete a nearly four-decade-long journey to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her classes officially end on December 13, and she will graduate on December 21. "I didn't think going back to school would make me a better nurse knowledge-wise," she...
A caravan of hay, cattle feed, fencing supplies, food, hygiene kits, and other essentials left the Cove on Monday morning, November 25, at 5 a.m. It was all a part of an effort organized by Lila Sollenberger of Curryville to help victims of Hurricane Helene in parts of North Carolina. "Our family was on vacation at Myrtle Beach when the hurricane happened," Sollenberger said. "When we got home on September 25, we listened to the news and I had this feeling that I needed to do something to...
The Taylor Township supervisors approved the 2025 budget for $1,439,681 with no change to the Local Service Tax (LST) or Earned Income Tax (EIT). The 2025 0.600 mil increase for fire and real estate tax was approved. For a $180,000 home, this would mean an annual increase of $50/yr. or for a $400,000 home, it will be an increase of $100 per year. The Friendship Fire Co. asked for a .141mill increase, bringing the current fire tax to .2 mills. A home valued at $150,000 would increase by $30/yr. in fire tax. Friendship Fire Co. Chief James...
The Martinsburg Borough Council approved the 2025 budget totaling $1,055,810 during its meeting Monday night. Alongside the budget, council members adopted the 2025 tax resolution, maintaining the same real estate tax millage as in 2024, permitted under Act 51 of 2019. The tax rate for general purposes remains at 1.967 mills, or $0.1967 per dollar of assessed valuation, effective January 1, 2025. Additionally, the council approved ordinances setting the per capita tax for 2025 at $5, the earned income tax for 2024 at 0.5%, and the local...
It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas...
The members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 115 East Penn Street, Martinsburg, Pa, are once again presenting “Journey to Bethlehem” after a five-year break. The walk-through event will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 15., from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.The presentations take about 30 minutes. This year a special presentation has been added to accommodate persons who are unable to travel steps or need to use assisting devices to move around. This modified presentation of Journey to Bethlehem will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, on Sunday, Dec...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring held their annual Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day last Thursday. Rev. Ryan Gephart said about 260 people in total attended during the two hours the meal was held. He said about 130 people dined in person and another 130 take-out or delivery meals. Gephart said their Thanksgiving meal has been held since the early 2000s. He said they started preparing for the meal the Monday before. "We always enjoy it, and I like being able to talk and...
The Grace Pointe Community Church of God hosted their first Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day. Donations were accepted for the Essentials Pantry which helps to provide essential grocery and health items for the community....
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Williamsburg. Christmas Parade The annual Williamsburg Christmas Parade will take place this Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4:30 p.m. The parade route follows: Sage Hill Drive to Taylor Street, to First Street, to High Street, to East Second Street, and ends at East Second/Spring Street. Following the parade, gift bags will be provided to children who visit Santa. Light Up Night Santa will light the tree at 5:30 p.m. and will be available for photo...
Claysburg-Kimmel's Future Business Leaders of America Chapter (CK FBLA) has received so much support from our community over the years, and our chapter wanted the chance to show our appreciation and give back to the community that has given so much to us. To aid our community in as many ways as possible, this year's Community Service Project team (Makeznie Ebersole, Levi Kennedy, and Launa Musselman) created Community Connections with the main goal of leaving a positive impact on our community....
Daniel Longwell Parents: Paul and Beth Longwell School Activities: marching band, Envirothon, ski club, foreign language club, mock trial, prom committee, American History Club. Hobbies/Interests: playing piano, boy scouts, spending time with family and friends, Redefined Community Church youth group and worship team, Camp Blue Diamond counselor-in-training. Honors/Awards Received: 1st Award 2024 PJAS State Competition Marching Band Commanding Officer Junior Award Recipient of the 2024...
The main lesson learned throughout Christina Brown's third-grade unit, "Every Vote Counts" is that only six out of ten Americans exercise their right to vote. The theme was to host a schoolwide election for the 2024 Presidential election, and each student in grades K-6 exercised their right to vote. According to Brown, the unit gives students an idea of the voting process to increase their likelihood of voting later. Equipped with glue, stars, and markers, the class created patriotic...
For many years, the Williamsburg Lady Pirate Volleyball team was led by a quiet coach who helped train many lady Pirates to become much better young women, leaders, and volleyball players. During the Williamsburg Community School Board meeting on Tuesday evening, the school board regretfully accepted the resignation of long-time head coach Marina Brubaker. “She did a really great job with the program, and really taught those girls a lot,” Board President Dr. Barry England said. “She definitely will be missed.” No further discussion was held on...
Move over Santa, there’s a new Christmas sheriff in town – the Grinch. The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will be hosting Breakfast With The Grinch, this Saturday from 7-11 a.m. at the Farm Show Building, Williamsburg. “We are really looking forward to this event,” Farm Show Board Director Angie Walason said. The menu includes special green pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy – all you care to eat. All tickets will be sold at the door, with children six years and younger free....
Catharine Township supervisors voted for the purchase of two traffic signals, much like those purchased by the Williamsburg Borough during their meeting last Thursday evening, November 22. “I think you need a traffic signal (speed sign) at both ends of Robeson Extension,” Resident Dorrie Johnson said. Signs were purchased to try to combat speeding in the area. Vice Chairman Ken Brenneman made the motion to use ARPA funds to buy the traffic signals at $6,850 for both, with Ralph Rispoli seconding, the motion passed. Supervisors signed an agr...
The 2023 LSA grant applications were acted upon, and unfortunately, the Williamsburg Municipal Authority’s grant application was denied. The authority decided to put up a small match in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of a new dump truck for the 2024 LSA grant application. Ed Patterson made the motion for the match by applying for a grant with Troy Everhart seconding, motion passed. Stiffler McGraw Engineer John Clabaugh said there had been some confusion with regard to the Cove Forge combined flow requirements. The designer of the p...
Brian Kelly, Corn Originator at Pennsylvania Grain Processing (PGP), emphasized the significant role of ethanol in the fuel industry during his address at the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s 599th breakfast meeting. Held Thursday at The Casino at Lakemont Park, the event brought together business leaders and agricultural stakeholders to discuss ethanol’s impact on energy and agriculture. PGP, located in Clearfield, is Pennsylvania’s only ethanol plant. It grinds 40 million bushels of corn annually to produce 115 million gallons of ethan...
The Christmas Bazaar took place on Saturday, November 22 at the Cove Lions Club Community Building in Loysburg. Hopewell Homestead hosted the event with various items such as handmade soaps, and balms sold by different vendors. There will be vendors available at the Replogle School Building Craft Show on November 29....
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Miss Louise Wilson's Spanish IV class at Central High School (CHS) attended the first-ever Immersion Day, held at Juniata College (JC) in Huntingdon. Students made comiditas, or small foods, as a craft. They glued rice and tiny plastic fruits and vegetables into a small clay bowl. (See the picture.) Next, they learned about cacao and chocolate. They tasted the bitterness of the cacao beans and sampled some hot chocolate into which they were allowed to put various sp...
A Bedford County dairy farm recently received a prestigious award for dedication to animal care, the environment, their community, and the high-quality milk that their cows produce. Bowman Brothers Farm in New Enterprise, Pa., has been recognized as the District One Producer of The Year by Maola Local Dairies. Brothers Chris and Rick Bowman established the farm in 1997 and credit their attention to cow care for their success. "The cows have to be first – they're the ones paying the bills," C...
Winter made its first visit to Pennsylvania including in the Cove before the official winter season on December 21. During an interview with Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Renee Duff, around 3 p.m. last Friday, the area had about three to five inches of snow depending on the elevation. The mountain areas received the heavier amounts of snow while the valleys were on the lower end of the accumulation amounts, she said. "It was snowing a lot and the roads were wet, but not much of a travel...
On Sunday November 17, The National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame held its Third Annual Mid-Atlantic Region Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Blair County Convention Center. Several players who are originally from the Cove or played for a team from the area were inducted. Twin brothers Brandon and Ryan Ickes from Claysburg along with team members from Thomas Chevrolet were inducted. The Thomas teammates were John Brouse, Duke Neatrour, Scooter Ronan and Chad Swogger. Ryan Ickes started playing baseball in high school alongside his twin bro...
Kurtz and Kurtz DDS is helping those in need on the Caribbean island of Barbuda by making sure those who live there get the dental care they need. This is part of the Bonnie Floyd Ministries that works closely with their church, Martinsburg Grace Brethren. Douglas Kurtz and his wife Jamie said they are working on creating a dental clinic within a medical facility that is already on the island. Douglas will be going on a mission trip to Barbuda for the first time in March to provide dental care to the residents. On the other hand, Pastor Brian...
For Pennsylvania hunters, the real action starts one day later, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, when the statewide firearms deer season begins. No other single point of the hunting calendar draws as much participation. Opening day, which falls on Nov. 30 this year, will put more than half a million hunters in the woods, all looking to bring home healthy venison to fill their freezers. It’s about more than just that, though. For many families – those who hunt from camps and those who hunt closer to home – the deer opener is an event, a cha...
This is part seven of an ongoing series about notable people who once called the Cove home. Blair County native Gene Decker started playing baseball in the Blair Twilight League. A man from Altoona came out to see him play in Woodbury. He ended up signing him up for an Altoona team in the City League. That was followed by getting involved with a team from Six Mile Run. "While I was playing for that league, a guy from Everett came out to see me play," Decker said. "That's how I got involved with...
As the Business Services Coordinator for PA CareerLink Blair County, Carter Cerully plays a crucial role in connecting businesses with qualified candidates and helping job seekers find meaningful employment. His day-to-day responsibilities involve working directly with employers in the region, providing support through various workforce programs, hiring events, and internships. Cerully also acts as a liaison between businesses and job seekers, ensuring that both sides are equipped to meet their...
On a chilly fall or winter day, a cozy library is a great place to share some activities with some friends. The Claysburg library invites people to join in their upcoming events. The Best Sellers Book Club is a fun place to meet and discuss books. On November 23, the Book Club will discuss “All the Broken People” by Amy Rivers. Ms. Rivers will be joining the club on Zoom. The club meets at 6 p.m. at the library. Every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m., a group of crochet and needle workers meet to work on their projects. All are welcome to come and...
The Blair County Health and Welfare Council will meet Friday, November 22, at 8:30 a.m. They will be meeting at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships at 3001 Fairway Drive, Altoona, in Conference Room G and also via a Zoom meeting. A presentation on the LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) will be offered during this meeting. LIHEAP helps with heating expenses and emergencies and is administered by the County Assistance Office. The presentation will cover the three components of the program, LIHEAP Cash, LIHEAP Crisis, and...
Santa’s coming to Claysburg this Saturday, November 23, at the Claysburg Community Park. Festivities will begin with a parade forming at 3 p.m. at the American Legion. It will continue on Bedford Street and end at the community park. Santa, Mrs. Claus and his workers will be in the gazebo for visits with children immediately following the parade until about 4:45 p.m. A mailbox will be provided for “Letters to Santa.” All booths and events in the park are free including food, drinks, crafts, caroling and games. The Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt...
Jim Snyder, Jr., President of the Blair County Genealogical Society, presented "Canal Era Personalities" to those in attendance at the Williamsburg Public Library, last Thursday evening, November 15. He began getting into history in 1983, before joining the Genealogical Society in 1985. Snyder has served on the board since he joined. Before COVID, the Hollidaysburg Area Library received a grant, and that's when Snyder began his research on the county's canal history. "Some of these stories are...
The Grace Pointe Community Church of God held its annual Veteran's Day service last Sunday, November 10, in Williamsburg. Pastor Josh Kirksey welcomed the packed house to their annual service that was to celebrate both the veterans and those who had attended the Blair County Children's Home, which was on the grounds of the present-day church. He told the audience about a 7-year-old boy staring at a plaque in the church honoring those for their service, and the little boy asked what the plaque...
Who are the Veterans in your family? Richard Pope: My dad – World War 2, 2 brothers and myself – Army and Navy Michelle Troxell: My pap, Chalmer Troxell – Army Ashley Morgan: My husband – Marines, my Pap – Army, my Uncle Butch – Navy – and my Uncle Al, Army Ricci Michelone: Our daughter and son, Taylor and Vince – in the Navy like their grandfather, Ron Michelone Sr. Peggy Whitfield: My dad, uncle, two cousins and brother-in-law Joleen Burger: My dad, Joseph Farringer – Navy, World War 2 Gaynelle Longenecker: My uncle, “Bill” Waite, Jr....
Nine members of the Williamsburg FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Convention and Career Expo from October 22 – 26, 2024. While at the convention, students participated in workshops, explored career opportunities, visited with colleges and learned more about different agricultural businesses. Students attended general sessions, including one with guest speaker Temple Grandin, who reminded members that it takes people who think differently for an entire group to succeed. The Milk Quality a...
The Roaring Spring Borough Council approved its tentative 2025 general fund and liquid fuels tentative budget during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Ordinance 2024-1 was approved to set the real estate taxes for 2025. The rates will include three mills for the general fund and half a mill designated for the fire department. With the additional funding, the borough’s usual donation will be redirected to a much-needed paving project. Council also approved advertising both the tax notice and the tentative budget inspection notice for 2025...
The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors gathered on Oct. 22 to develop the 2025 budget. No tax increase is planned. A draft is available for review at the township office and will be voted on at the board’s Dec. 3 meeting. Also at the special meeting, supervisors approved the purchase of a new 2024 Chevy Tahoe for the police department at a cost of $81,914. The township moved to obtain a warranty for the highway department’s recently purchased 2024 F600 truck at a cost of $4,085. A 7-foot-tall light-up snowman was purchased for the Cla...
Last week was Student Homelessness Awareness Week and Martinsburg Elementary School Principal Cheyenne Calderon talked about how they deal with homelessness in their building. She said anyone in the community can contact the Spring Cove school their child attends to speak with Homeless Liaison Harry Gregg. The faculty working with the student are then made aware and a referral will be made to one of the school's social workers who will speak with the family to determine their specific needs....
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Nov. 13, recognized the agriculture skills and long farming history of a Curryville-area farm family. The family operating Cove View Farms since the 1930s received The Chamber's Agricultural Community Excellence Award (ACE), which was presented with the award at a dinner at the Freedom Township Fire Hall. The dinner featured service by FFA members from the Central, Bellwood, Tyrone and Williamsburg clubs. Also featured was the Blair County...
The Northern Bedford County School District held its ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Wellness Building prior to its monthly school board of directors meeting. Superintendent Todd Beatty announced that it would be available for students and staff immediately. Beatty said he looked forward to the building being used and benefiting everyone. PA. State Senator Pat Stefano was present before the board meeting for informational purposes. They discussed the need for additional special education alternative ed. funding. When a student has to be...
Ralph Dilling and Drew Rhodes were recognized and presented a plaque of thanks at the November Spring Cove School District Board meeting for their 50 years of service in school bus driving for the district....
The Northern Bedford County School District held its ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Wellness Building prior to its monthly school board of directors meeting. Superintendent Todd Beatty announced that it would be available for students and staff immediately. Beatty said he looked forward to the building being used and benefiting everyone. PA. State Senator Pat Stefano was present before the board meeting for informational purposes. They discussed the need for additional special education alternative ed. funding. When a student has to be...
Northern Bedford County School District recently completed the construction of their new wellness center last Tuesday, and it officially opened to be used the next day. To celebrate, there was a ribbon cutting held on Tuesday, November 12, by the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. The $1.3 million dollar facility and equipment was funded through a grant process. The project is an improvement of the former small weight room that was there before. It is a result of the vision, collaboration, and...
The Blair County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of residents receiving phone calls from a male caller identifying himself as a Deputy of the Blair County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claims that a “jury duty or witness” appearance has been missed, resulting in an arrest warrant being generated for the recipient. The actor provides instructions on how to handle the warrant, by paying a dollar amount that could resolve the outstanding warrant. The actor also gives a case number and the victim’s personal information (making i...
It is with much disappointment that I learned yesterday of the Blair County Salary Board’s decision to eliminate seven parole and probation officer positions thereby reducing the number of non-supervisory parole and probation officers from nineteen (19) to twelve (12). The abolishment of these officer positions was in addition to the elimination of a probation officer aide and administrative assistant position both of which are critical to the daily operation of the parole and probation office. For those in the public who are unaware, a parole...
A reunion of Central High School wrestlers from 1966 - 1973 reunited for the first time in 50+ years. The event was held at Morrison's Cove Memorial Park on Friday November 15, 2024. Coach Jim Marlett hosted the catered event. 25 former wrestlers attended, and 2 assistant coaches. Coach Marlett is eighth from the left, in the maroon long-sleeve sweatshirt. Photo Provided...
