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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...
The Adam Holliday Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met September 14 at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library with both virtual and in person attendance. Sally Frehn, Samantha Snowberger and Karen Sparacino were welcomed and installed as new members. Sally Frehn was also installed as the chapter registrar. The guest speaker was Carol Adams, Blair County Genealogical Society vice president, who listed all collections available for public use. This included surnames, obituaries, the Hoenstine Collection, Blair County d...
By Doug Mingle and Jo Ellen Mingle from Roaring Spring True Value Hardware On October 14, Illinois-based True Value Company announced that it was filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the company's business operations to Do it Best, another distribution company serving independent retailers in the home improvement industry. While the True Value brand is well known by do-it-yourselfers, contractors and tradespeople around the country, what...
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce's Farm City Dinner will be on Wednesday, November 13 at the East Freedom Firehall. During the event, Cove View Farms of Curryville owned and oeprated by the Bechtel Family, will be honored as the recipient of the Agricultural Community Excellence Award. They were nominated by Tom Ritchey and in his letter to the Blair County Farm-City Committee, he thought they were an example of the true spirit of family farming and dedication to their community. The farm ha...
North Woodbury Township Police Department recently installed the Motorola Vigilant Automatic License Plate Reader on its patrol vehicle. Chief of Police Lance Morris said the purchase of the system was approved at the township's July meeting and has been in operation since October 1. He received a total of three quotes with Motorola's being the number one recommended choice with multiple departments that already use it. Morris said he was able to purchase the system for $12,650 with a year...
At the recent Roaring Spring Borough Council meeting, Fire Marshal James Musselman reported that fire activity has been relatively quiet. He said he had a conversation with other fire chiefs, noting that current fire prevention efforts appear to be working well. However, Musselman highlighted the importance of staying proactive, especially as the number of volunteer firefighters continues to decline across Pennsylvania. "This week was pretty busy," he said, referring to the Friendship Fire...
By Juls Bratton Sales & Marketing Director, Homewood at Martinsburg Team Homewood donates $7,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association, bringing their total donations over the past three years to $17,000.00. As an individual with many years’ experience working with individuals afflicted with the various stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Sandy Deininger, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, has always been an advocate for the patient, to try and enhance their daily lives each and every day;...
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, school architects, did a facility study update for the board and the public in attendance at the October Regular School Board of Directors meeting for the Spring Cove School District. Joseph Crabtree and Larry Levato revealed that Spring Cove has seen an 11% decline in student population over the last decade and meets Pa. Dept. of Education guidelines for space. The secondary level only has a 76% utilization rate and Spring Cove Elementary a 79% rate. The biggest focus of districts are 1) Safety and security...
There was a shed fire that occurred off of North Road, in New Enterprise at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, according to Southern Cove Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief Darl Ritchey. “It was fully involved when we got on scene, but we had no challenges with getting the fire out,” he said. Ritchey said crews were on the scene until about 2:30 a.m. He said the homeowners were on the scene at the time. Ritchey said everything in the shed was a total loss including a tractor, skid loader, and other equipment being des...
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s near-total ban on Sunday hunting has long had the support of farmers and outdoor groups, but crop-hungry deer and swing district lawmakers could tip the state toward lifting restrictions. The debate over hunting on Sundays isn’t new in Harrisburg, but this year something changed: The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau dropped its longstanding opposition to the practice, potentially clearing the way for a shift. Farmers like Mark Duda made the trade association change its tune. Duda’s Farm is a family-owned operation in rura...
Restored Grounds reopened with new owners Mara Laird and Ryan Bowers on Monday, October 14. They will have a grand opening on November 18. Bowers and Laird, are a couple who were workers and met when the original business was open. "We became partners and business partners," he said. They said the original Restored Ground closed earlier this year in May, because the owner had a change in the season of life. "She had to pick between the coffee shop and her real estate business, and she decided...
By Preston Shoemaker for the Altoona Curve The Altoona Curve are pleased to announce a new partnership with neighboring Lakemont Park for the 28th Anniversary of Holiday Lights on the Lake. The festive, drive-through holiday light display will open on November 15, 2024, and run through January 5, 2025, operating from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. “Holiday Lights on the Lake is a historic tradition for many families in Blair County and the surrounding area, and we are very excited to partner with Lakemont Park to continue this tradition for so...
A few of the Herald’s own were recognized at the 2024 Keystone Media Awards which were presented on Thursday, Oct 17 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel. Rick Boston won first place in ongoing news coverage for his story “Martinsburg Fire at Bobcat of Martinsburg”. Anna Miller, our previous Herald editor, received a feature story honorable mention for her story “Martinsburg Been Working So Hard - Central Students Put Hearts Into ‘Footloose’ Performance”. Herald photographer, Gary Baranec, won sports feature photo second place for “C-...
Pictured on the left is are the men's mixed bracket winners: Jeff and Colt Detwiler. Picture on the right are the women's bracket winners. From left, Kara and Beth Lansberry took first place, and Valerie Wyland Prough and Susan Houck took second place. Pickleball is in the air. A group of Williamsburg residents got together last Sunday, October 13 all in the name of pickleball. The group of residents, typically play each other on normal days but wanted to have a tournament to raise funds for a...
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Shane Munarik was on hand at Catharine Township to address local issues within the Township – mainly speeding. Residents who were in attendance of the meeting complained of speeding on Yellow Springs Drive throughout the day, and Recreation Drive to beat the school bus in both the morning and after school. Supervisors discussed adding a speed sign, which they later voted on to purchase for $3,300 with ARPA funds, at a location to try to combat speeding in the Township. “We definitely appreciate you com...
“Things are gearing up here at the library and we are excited for our upcoming events,” Williamsburg Public Library’s Head Librarian Roane Lytle said. He said the Thursday book club held during the spring and summer months which featured local authors who talked about their books was successful. “We got such a great response from patrons and attendees, we wanted to keep the momentum going and bring in the authors again,” Lytle said. Kevin Stiver, Patty Wilson, and Jim Snyder Jr. will all be coming to the library. Stiver started the series, b...
For a few months, the Williamsburg Historical Society was at a standstill waiting to become a 501.c.3 organization. They were also waiting to move into their renovated space in the downstairs area of the Williamsburg Public Library. Following Tuesday evening's meeting, it looks like things are on the upswing for the Historical Society. Williamsburg Historical Society President Marge Troxell gave an update on items received from Dave Sollenberger's extensive collection and is waiting to hear...
Stiffler McGraw Engineer John Clabaugh discussed with Williamsburg Municipal Authority Members the lack of communication between Cove Forge and the authority. The authority asked for a capacity letter from Cove Forge, which has yet to be received. Clabaugh sent a letter to Cove Forge architect and others about the instantaneous water demand for the campus. Following this, a letter was sent to Woodbury Township making them aware that a letter was not received and the required certificate was not issued from the authority, which could hinder an...
Take Back Day The Williamsburg Lions Club will be hosting their annual National Take Back Day for prescription and over the counter drugs that are not being used or are expired. The event will take place at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m....
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...
Hello, I am Brandon Reynolds from Boy Scout Troop 358 in Martinsburg, PA and I am currently working on my Eagle Scout Project. The purpose of this letter is to explain my Eagle Scout Project and ask for your help with funding to work towards my goal. My project will benefit the fencing club in my high school, Northern Bedford. My project will replace old and broken equipment the fencing club is currently using. My project will also create a shelf for our club’s equipment. Lastly, my project w...
The treasurer’s report given at the Woodbury Borough Council meeting on Monday, October 7, reported an ending balance of $225,846.02. There was also $23,113.99 in the Woodbury Community Center’s bank account. Ken Ott will be replacing lightbulbs for the community center, several tables will be painted, and broken steps on the playground will be removed. There is about $19.72 dollars left of COVID money that will need to be used by the end of the year. Bids were received for an addition to the truck shed.Anthony Lewis Construction won the bid...
“He was a great soldier – in the truest sense of the word, dedicated to his country and led his men,” John Evans, the son of Keller E. Evans said during the bridge dedication to his father Saturday morning, October 12. The bridge is located along Lower Piney Creek in Williamsburg. John said this was something the family had wanted to do to honor his father. They chose this spot because it is close to the family farm Keller grew up on, and where he went to school, the old Eighth Square Chapel. Jo...
Mark Ickes, Executive Director, and Patrick Schurr, Director of Partnership Development of Explore Altoona attended last Monday evening’s Williamsburg Borough Council meeting. Ickes talked about the ongoing situation with the Blair County Commissioners trying to decertify Explore Altoona as the county’s marketing organization. He said that at the September 17 meeting of the Blair County Commissioners, they voted 2-1 to decertify Explore Altoona, but could not do so without a public hearing. Ickes said that he was unsure of when the public hea...
Williamsburg Fire Chief Travis Prough and other local firemen visited the elementary school on Wednesday, October 9th for “Fire Prevention Week”. Students learned about fire safety and the importance of havin g smoke detectors in the home and creating a safe meeting place in the event of a fire. Students were able to check out the fire trucks after the presentation....
Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker announced that the Pa. Dept. of Education has changed the Spring Cove School District ceiling on taxes for the 2025-26 school year. The base Act 1 Index for 2025-26 has been calculated by the Pa. Dept. of Education ( PDE ) to be 4.0%. The Index for school districts, like Spring Cove, with a market value/personal income aid ratio greater than 0.4 has been adjusted for next year. Spring Cove School District’s Adjusted Act 1 Index for 2025-26 is 5.4% now, meaning that the district will be allowed, by the state, to ra...
Claysburg's Ryleigh Lehman and Mark Lattieri were named as Claysburg's homecoming queen and king during the halftime ceremony Friday during the Bulldogs' game with Moshannon Valley....
Vaughn Schleinkofer & Avery Aungst were crowned Northern Bedford County High School's king and queen during their homecoming celebration on Friday, October 4....
Northern Bedford County School District Superintendent Todd Beatty addressed hoax calls regarding school shootings during his report. Beatty said two years ago, he reported about hoax school shooting calls. Last year, schools dealt with “swatting” emails about multiple bomb threats, he said. “This year started again with hoax texts and emails. Sadly, this seems to be the new norm,” Beatty said. “As a reminder, the FBI has communicated that, generally, remaining in the building is the most appropriate move with a bomb threat because of less like...
A local Cove teen was recently selected to represent Blair County at the National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison, Wis. Norah Bechtel, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Jason and Sarah Bechtel of Curryville, attended the four-day conference held September 29 through October 2. County Extension Offices and 4-H Dairy Clubs can nominate two members to participate in the application process. As a part of that process, Norah completed the necessary paperwork and completed a Zoom interview with a...
A farm accident occurred last Saturday, October 12, in Curryville. Randy Acker of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Department said that his crew were called to set up a landing zone for a medvac but it was canceled. The individual involved in the accident was taken to Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and then was flown to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. Acker said he was not sure about the location of the accident or the condition of the individual. The Herald will continue to follow this story and provide details as we get...
The Martinsburg Business and Professional Women will be recognizing two events occurring during the month of October at their next meeting on Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the third full week is known as National Business Women’s Week. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Ashley Gay Vocco, Victim Services Program Director of Family Services, Inc. will be speaking on the services they provide and ways they serve the community. Martinsburg Mayor Richard Brantner Sr. will be p...
It was announced at the Claysburg-Kimmel School District Board of Directors October meeting that the district would have no money coming back to the district for overpayment from the Altoona Career and Technology Center. Current numbers in the CTC have put the facility over capacity. There was only a 65% acceptance rate for students in programs this year. The CTC is in urgent need of more space but the building is currently landlocked. The Claysburg-Kimmel Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is holding a large Basket Bingo fundraiser for...
Doug Smith of Dry Creek Farm in Martinsburg uses a variety of crop conservation practices to promote sustainability and soil health. His farm implements no-till, vertical tillage, cover crops, crop rotation, and grass waterways to achieve these goals. “Adoption of these practices has evolved over the years as they were proven to conserve soil, nutrients, improve soil health and stewardship,” Smith said. These conservation measures help farmers like Smith mitigate extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rain or drought, while still producing p...
Here are the September Students of the Month for NBC Middle School: Eighth Grade – Mercedez Smith, daughter of Lindsey Mathews Jesse Britt, son of Jason & Tracy Britt. Seventh Grade – Isabella Verdiglione, daughter of Anthony & Nicole Verdiglione Ryen Pepple, son of Gabriel & Danelle Pepple Sixth Grade – Sadie Barton, daughter of Andrew & Melissa Barton Ryder Replogle, son of Matthew & Michelle Replogle Pictured above, from left: Ryder Replogle, Sadie Barton, Isabella Verdiglione, Ryen Peppl...
The Adam Holliday Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met October 6, at the Blairmont Country Club for the South Central District Meeting. Guest speaker was PSSDAR State Regent Marguerite Fritsch. Awards presented by SC District Director Edyth Sarnoff to the chapter were as follows: Eastern Division First Place for Outstanding Electronic Media Coverage, Eastern Division DAR Project Patriot Committee Outstanding Military Support to Brooke Army Medical Center USO Warrior and Family Support Center, Outstanding Service of...
