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Gas prices are three cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.705 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.705 Average price during the week of Feb. 22, 2022: $3.739 Average price during the week of March 1, 2021: $2.967 Trend Analysis: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused uneasiness in the oil market, with crude spiking briefly to over $100 per barrel before settling back into the mid-$90s. The increase in the global price of oil has led to highe...
Filing fraudulent tax returns to steal refunds Tax refund fraud often starts when cyber criminals steal personal identifiable information from a taxpayer, or a tax professional hired to prepare a client’s tax returns. These scams may involve threatening phone calls, deceptive letters sent through the mail and realistic looking phishing emails or texts. Sometimes these fraudulent messages focus on the recipient’s tax returns and refunds. Phishing schemes are designed to make it appear that the email or text message is coming from a trusted sou...
Introduction to Articles and Statement of Claim The Spring Cove Education Association (SCEA) would like to bring you updates of some of the many positive events that are taking place within our school district with which teachers are involved. In order to do so, we would like to sponsor this periodic article in The Morrisons Cove Herald in order to help you to be aware of these positive events. This column is sponsored by the SCEA. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, the second grade at the Spring Cove...
In its efforts to expand high-speed internet service to unserved areas, Huntingdon County, in collaboration with Bedford County, Fulton County, Alleghenies Broadband, Inc. (ABI), Upward Broadband, and Crowsnest Broadband, previously submitted a grant application to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requesting funds through the Broadband Infrastructure Program. The project, Rural Broadband Infrastructure Expansion in the Alleghenies, proposes the construction of new infrastructure to support an expansion of...
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is now accepting applications for the Healthcare Provider RN Scholarship Program. The recipient will work in a paid extern position as a student, and will also receive $5,000 in their final year of school in exchange for committing to serve Conemaugh Nason Medical Center for either one year of full-time employment or two years of part-time employment after graduation. The Healthcare Provider RN Scholarship Program, also known as the Wayne A. Baker, RN Memorial Scholarship, was established by Conemaugh Nason...
Disney's Moana JR. is playing at the Hollidaysburg Area High School Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m. The 60-minute musical adventure, designed for young performers, is based on the 2016 Disney film "Moana." Featuring fourth to sixth graders, this Hollidaysburg Area Children's Theatre (HACT) cast includes 35 students from all three elementary schools in the district. The program is led by Director Brooke Meadows and Music Director/Choreographer Kelly Hartman, both of Hollidaysburg. "HACT is back, and...
Vaccine milestone Pennsylvania has reached a new COVID-19 vaccine milestone with 95 percent of Pennsylvanians ages 18 and older receiving at least one vaccination. As of Feb. 23, Pennsylvania vaccine providers have administered 28,685,125 COVID-19 vaccines. Last week, the Department of Health released updated post-vaccination data which continues to show that COVID-19 vaccinations are effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccines are free and available across the commonwealth. To find a vaccine provider near you,...
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced a new law that expands income eligibility limits for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) program is now in effect. Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation into law in December 2021 that allows an additional 100,000 older adults to now become eligible to sign up for the program with enrollment beginning this month. The law expands the PACENET income limits by $6,000: • Singles: from $27,500 to $33,500 • Married: from $35,500 to $41,500 “Now with...
It is often said, "Children eat what they like," but the results of a new study by Penn State nutritionists and sensory scientists suggests that when it comes to meals, it is more accurate and more relevant to say, "Children do not eat what they dislike." There is an important difference, according to lead researcher Kathleen Keller, associate professor in the departments of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science, who conducted an experiment involving 61 children ages 4-6 years to assess the rela...
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY Bedford – Emily Martz Hollidaysburg – Elaina Fisher FLORIDA TECH Bedford – Nathaniel Corle FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY New Enterprise – Brittany Ebersole Everett – Bradley Snow, Zoe Wenstrand INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Bedford – Amber Lynn Abrino, B.A. in Psychology; Jaden Veronica Fuller, B.S. in Natural Science/Pre-physical Therapy; Van N. May, B.S. in Nursing; Joseph Robert Zanoni, B.S. in Finance Everett – Jacie Martin, B.S.Ed. in English Education Hollidaysburg – Elliott Bernard, B.A. in Theatre; Mary Elizabeth...
Northern Bedford County Elementary School recently sponsored a bowling trip for third through fifth grade students at the Morrison Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The students not only learned the basics of bowling but also the etiquette of the sport. Students received awards based on their grade level and their highest score as they played against each other. Medals and trophies were sponsored by NBC Elementary PTO....
The Claysburg Area Public Library holds craft classes on the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Due to the weather, the library was unable to hold the recycled book roses class in February. The class will be held on March 3. There will be a discussion about recycling of various items in Blair County. John Bandzuh, of the Blair County Conservation Department, came to the library on Feb. 9 and held a class on bird feeders. Two different styles of bird feeders containing bird seed, peanut...
Nominated by Claysburg Education Foundation Mark Barnhart and NPC are synonymous. They are part of a success story that goes beyond the business world. Barnhart is owner and chairman of the board of NPC, Inc., but he is much more than that. He is a local businessman who has dedicated his life to developing a business that takes care of its employees and to giving back to the community of Claysburg. Barnhart took over the operation of the business from his parents in the late 1980s and then...
Last month, Blair County Sewage Enforcement Officer Luke Helsel sent out letters to residents of Catharine Township inviting them to an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, regarding the enforcement of sewer regulations. Over 130 concerned residents attended the meeting at the Williamsburg Community Farm Show building Tuesday evening. Helsel was joined by Catharine Township Supervisors Heather Flaig, Ralph Rispoli and Ken Brenneman along with Solicitor Nathan Karn and Roadmaster Michael...
Ever since his appointment as the new Catharine Township solicitor at the January reorganizational meeting, Solicitor Nathan Karn has been busy. More items were added to his agenda during last Thursday evening’s meeting, Feb. 17. During last month’s meeting – and over the last few years – there was discussion on the Donald Barker sewage issue. Barker had no sewer and was dumping his sewage on the grounds owned by Scott Baker. At last month’s meeting, Karn was instructed to file a formal complaint against Barker. Giving an update, Karn said...
The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club has announced the winners of its 2022 Four-Way Test Speech Contest held on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Northern Bedford High School. Six contestants representing Northern Bedford High School participated. The purpose of the annual Four-Way Test Speech Contest is to foster the principles of ethics in everyday life as well as in business and introduces high school students to Rotary. Each student is asked to write and present a speech in length of no less than five minutes...
The quarterly meeting of the Frontier Patriots Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held at noon on Saturday, March 12, at Hoss’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 4308 Business Route 220. Bedford, Pa. The Frontier Patriots Chapter includes the counties of Bedford, Blair, Clearfield and Huntingdon. All current members are encouraged to attend, as well as any male, 18 years of age or older, who desires to obtain membership. To become a member, proof is required of lineal descent from a patriot who served during the Revolutionary W...
The Bedford County Business Hall of Fame induction will take place tomorrow, March 4. “We have been giving a Hall of Fame Award since 1998,” said Kellie Goodman Shaffer, president and CEO of the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. “It has traditionally been given at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner, which is held in the fall.” She continued on to say that there are a lot of businesses that have been given the award. The annual dinner has grown, and the Chamber allocates about 16 awards every year. The Hall of Fame Award is one. “This is an importan...
Due to anticipated inclement weather on Thursday, Feb. 24, Rep. Jim Gregory’s (R-Blair) free seminar on Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws has been rescheduled for March 31, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, 201 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg. RSVPs are required, as capacity is limited....
Introduction to Articles and Statement of Claim The Spring Cove Education Association (SCEA) would like to bring you updates of some of the many positive events that are taking place within our school district with which teachers are involved. In order to do so, we would like to sponsor this periodic article in The Morrison’s Cove Herald in order to help you to be aware of these positive events. This column is sponsored by the SCEA. Kate Muthler, math teacher at Central High School, has a knack for noticing interesting mathematical i...
Conemaugh Health System announced Tuesday that visitor restrictions have been lifted across several facilities due to the decreased spread of COVID-19 throughout the region. Visitors are welcome to again join patients at hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician offices. “We are encouraged by the positive trends in our region and pleased to welcome visitors back with no restrictions for the first time since this pandemic began,” said Elizabeth Dunmore, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Conemaugh Health System. “Patients need family members and l...
Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company showed off the new addition to the fire hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 26, at noon. Some of the participants were State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), Mayor Richard Brantner and Fire Chief Randy Acker. Tours were given by Acker to show the new updates of three truck bays, a lounge area and a chief's office. There is now space to clean used equipment after returning from a call to assure everything is in top working condition for the next...
The principal of Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School is facing DUI-related charges after police said he caused an accident that left two people with serious injuries. Matthew W. Hall, 40, was arraigned on Feb. 22 by Hollidaysburg Magisterial District Judge Paula Aigner, on a felony charge of aggravated assault by vehicle while intoxicated along with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence with a high rate of alcohol content. According to the charges filed by State Police at Hollidaysburg, Hall was driving along West Loop Road,...
Anyone who has driven through Roaring Spring at around 3 p.m. on a weekday knows how congested it can get, with traffic sometimes backing up as far as McKee. A traffic safety study by PennDOT of the Route 36 corridor from I-99, Exit 23, to Cross Cove Road, identified areas that could be improved to relieve traffic congestion and reduce the number of accidents. The study identified the intersection at Routes 36 and 164 as the area that contributes the most to the daily bottleneck and will be the...
After Spring Cove School District Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker announced that COVID-19 cases continue to trend downward in the school district, with five straight days without a school COVID case, the district board of directors voted unanimously to amend the district’s current Health and Safety Plan. The plan will now allow school-based “close contacts” to remain in school with a mask for 10 days from the date of last exposure as long as the person is asymptomatic. The plan previously required close contacts to stay home for the first five...
AAA East Central advises motorists to take precautions to avoid deadly crashes in the coming days. According to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, about 46 percent of all crashes involving bad weather take place during the winter. Winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every year. “Preventative steps today can go a long way tomorrow,” says Terri Rae Anthony, safety advisor for AAA East Central. “Weather conditions that lead to black...
These snapshots used data from the results of a 2021 survey of local government officials conducted by the Pennsylvania Local Government Commission and the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. The electronic survey was distributed by Pennsylvania local government associations to their members. Of the 12,809 municipal officials in Pennsylvania, a total of 866 returned usable surveys, for a response rate of about 7 percent. The estimated margin of error was +/-3.2 percent. Of these responses, 770 (89...
The Friends of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library will hold its “Wine, Trivia and More” fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the American Legion Post 516 Social Hall, Legion Park, Hollidaysburg. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. A dinner buffet will be from 6 to 7 p.m., and a team trivia contest will be featured from 7 to 9 p.m. with a door prize and refreshments of soft drinks, wine, beer, and desserts. Participants must be at least 21 years old. Only 96 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available at the library at 1 Fur...
There are more than 118,000 low-income Pennsylvanians who may be missing out on state tax refunds of $100 or more, the Department of Revenue announced. These refunds totaling an estimated $30.2 million are available through the commonwealth’s Tax Forgiveness program. The Department of Revenue has been mailing letters to Pennsylvanians who may qualify for this relief to encourage them to take action to claim their refunds. Often the people who have missed out on claiming these refunds simply need to file a Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax R...
Lakemont Park will hold an open interview hiring event on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Lakemont Park Administrative Office. Interviews will be held for cashiers, food service, ride operators, lifeguards, reception/office staff, and janitorial/grounds. Anyone 14 years of age or older is invited to stop in for an interview. Lakemont asks that all applicants under the age of 18 bring their Worker’s Permit with them. All applicants are asked to bring a photo ID and either their Social Security Card or birth certificate with the...
While tire-hungry potholes are typically a sign of spring, this winter's frequent ice and snowstorms have taken an early toll on the Nation's roadways – and drivers are paying a steep price. AAA East Central advises motorists to take proactive steps to avoid costly repairs caused by hitting potholes. "Not only do potholes pose a safety risk to motorists, they can really leave a dent in your wallet," says Mike Hoshaw, vice president of automotive services, AAA East Central. "It can cost more t...
The Blair County Commissioners announced the hiring of Paul Bookhamer as administrator of Children Youth and Families. Bookhamer is currently a caseworker within the agency in the on-going unit. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Management. He brings years of experience in project management and leadership as well as a passion for helping youth. Commissioner Laura Burke, the liaison commissioner to the agency, said, “We were lucky to interview many people who have a passion for helping children and families during our extensive...
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced the availability of $2.5 million in Schools-to-Work program grant funding to continue fostering partnerships between schools, employers, organizations, and associations that lead to career pathways for students. “Despite the wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic, Pennsylvania has continued to forge new paths in the workforce development space with the goal of supporting the business community with a pipeline of skilled workers,” said Secretary Berrier. “To...
At the February Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting, the primary topic of interest was an ordinance the borough was looking to pass that would change some major traffic patterns and general parking regulation. Ordinance discussion One of the major changes – establishing Wall Street as a one-way street from Newry Street to Goods Lane – was met with opposition from businesses and the public. Both David Krentzman of Joe Krentzman & Son Inc. and Sean McClanahan said changing Wall Street to a one-way street would cause truck traffic in res...
In a four-hour marathon meeting, the Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors decided to end all masking in the district and contact tracing, effective Wednesday, Feb. 23. The motion to eliminate masking and contact tracing was made by Boardmember Manny Nichols. The 5-4 resulting vote had Nichols, Jennifer Costanza, Ken Snyder, President Nicole Hartman, and Carmen Bilek voting in favor and Lonna Frye, Scott Brenneman, Ronald Sommer and Doug Stephens voting against the motion. After a lengthy meeting, the agenda came to the...
The highlight of the February Board of Directors meeting for the Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) came from the Program and Development Committee, which reviewed upcoming events planned to promote the Borough of Hollidaysburg. An Easter Egg Window Hunt is slated for April 1 through April 17. Businesses will be signed up by March 25. The Story Walk should be started by Memorial Day weekend. This way the district and the schools can be more involved with school still in session. Students who participate will receive a free book....
Two childhood friends from Hollidaysburg have made their dream of working on a major television production a reality. After graduating from Hollidaysburg Area High School in 1999, Matthew McLoota received a degree from Syracuse University in 2003. He was a film major with a minor in acting. Then, he moved to New York City. He started doing live shows as a production assistant. McLoota said that he would send out three or four resumes every day for months until he started to get replies. Most of...
David Scott of Young, Oakes, and Brown attended the Williamsburg Community School District’s Board meeting on Feb. 15 to present the audit report. Scott praised Board Secretary Kalie Zabrosky for her job and said that the school district was “doing well.” Superintendent Lisa Murgas said that they would accept the audit next month to give the new board members a chance to read over the audit report. In her report, Murgas said she was doing a lot of work toward the special education audit happening in April, saying it was “a lot of documentation....
Farm Show Soup Sale The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will have a soup sale on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 11 to 1 p.m. Pick up will be at the Farm Show Building. Soups to choose from are beef vegetable and ham and bean. Pancake Breakfast The Class of 2001 will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 12 from 7 to 11 a.m. to benefit one of their classmates, Heather Brenneman, who is in hospice care. The benefit will take place at the Williamsburg Community Farm Show Building, and will be either eat-in or take-out. There will also be a basket...
Three Williamsburg teams won ICC Championships on Feb. 19....
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds within the United States. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminds Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant and review biosecurity practices. HPAI is very contagious and can make wild and domesticated birds very sick or lead to death. Bird owners should step up biosecurity efforts to protect their flock and Pennsylvania’s $7.1 billion poultry industry at large. “Wh...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) came together with Penn State Health at their Life Lion Hangar to highlight driver safety laws and urge motorists to put safety first. According to early estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), national traffic fatalities in the first nine months of 2021 rose approximately 12 percent over 2020. In Pennsylvania, 2021 preliminary data shows deaths on our roadways increased by as much as 10 percent, including increases in...
In recognition of Pennsylvania's Highway Safety Law Awareness Week (Feb. 20-26), the Pennsylvania Courts today released an infographic highlighting court data that reflects some of the most common traffic violations statewide. In 2020, alleged traffic offenses decreased by 36 percent from the previous year....
The Claysburg Area Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the induction of its eighth class on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School Auditorium. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. with a reception following. The public is invited. There is no fee and advance tickets are not needed. Dress is business casual. This event is jointly sponsored by Claysburg P.A.S.T. and the Claysburg Rotary Club. The program will include the presentation of Hall of Fame Members with a reception immediately following the presentation with light...
When you think of the quiet heroes of the Cove, who comes to mind? Is it a neighbor who cares for their community? A child who has left the Cove to do amazing work? A school teacher who goes above and beyond for students? A farmer who does things in a different way? Is it yourself? The Herald often hears that readers would like to see more personality profiles. We would love to feature people in the Cove who deserve the spotlight but who don’t seek it. Oftentimes, the people who do the most aren’t widely known, so we need our readers’ help...
After the ribbon cutting on Martinsburg Fire Company’s new addition on Feb. 26, there will be an open house. The addition added three truck bays, a chief’s office and a lounge area. The ribbon cutting will take place at noon, with the open house following....
After years of discussion, Martinsburg Community Library has installed a coffee bar. "Board members have wanted one, but we were waiting for the right time to purchase it," said Director Danette Feathers. The library set up a card table for now, but Feathers said they hope to add an area rug and comfortable couch or chairs. The coffee bar has coffee (regular and decaf), tea and hot chocolate. Everything is $1. "We say proceeds benefit the library, but we're mostly just hoping the coffee bar...
Space remains for those who are interested in Rep. Jim Gregory’s (R-Blair) free seminar Thursday, Feb. 24. This seminar is for those who want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws. The event will be held 6-8 p.m. at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, 201 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg. RSVPs are required, as capacity is limited. “I’m a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and want to support Blair County residents interested in responsible, legal ownership of firearms,” Gregory said. “We’ll be...
A Claysburg manufacturing facility that had been dormant for more than three years will soon see new life, and new employment, thanks to a Bedford County manufacturer of construction machinery. Rockland Manufacturing announced last week that it has purchased the former Harbison Walker plant at 2926 Quarry Road in Greenfield Township. Rockland holds over 40 patents and offers more than 200 products for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and construction machinery dealers worldwide. Rockland designed and built the first wheel loader rock...
Editor’s Note: The following story contains details of alleged sexual assault that some readers might find disturbing. The Herald strongly urges reader discretion. A Taylor Township supervisor is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges by two area police departments after two women alleged that he groped them and pressured them for sex. William H. Replogle, 79, was arrested Friday, Feb. 18 and charged by Martinsburg police with two felony counts of indecent assault and misdemeanor counts of indecent assault, simple assault and indecent e...
