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The 2022 Central Cove Future Farmers of America (FFA) Parent-Member banquet was held Friday, May 20, at Central High School. The banquet was held for all members in the Central High School cafeteria, followed by an awards ceremony in the auditorium. Almost all of the awards presented were sponsored by area businesses. The 250 attendees included members, parents and sponsors. A number of faculty, administrators, and board members were in attendance as well. Mark Wisecarver and Aaron Uplinger, Max...
The Herald's ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 1, is moved to 9:30 a.m. The ribbon cutting is hosted by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting will be followed by a small reception with refreshments. This will allow those interested to see the Herald’s new location. This event is open to the public, and all interested are encouraged to attend. The Herald has moved into the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park building. The new address for the Herald office is 209 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg, PA 16662....
The D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting one or more events this week. Sobriety checkpoints are well lit and manned by uniformed officers. Roving patrols utilize uniformed officers in marked police vehicles. Motorists are reminded to always be alert while in the vicinity of emergency personnel and vehicles. Remember Pennsylvania’s “Move Over Law.” Cops in Shops utilize police officers, either in uniform or wearing civilian attire. Officers may pose as employees or customers of six pack stores and distributors in an attempt to deter liquo...
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Baker Mansion being used as a museum. The Blair County Historical Society rented the mansion from the Baker heirs beginning in 1922. To kick off this celebration, the historical society will be holding the Sunday on the Lawn Series. Beginning on May 29 and every other Sunday, they will have events that will be on the back lawn of the mansion. "Guests can bring a blanket or a chair to sit in," said Executive Director of The Blair County Historical Society...
The roar of the bikes will be returning to Duncansville four different weekends this summer. Debbra Heath, marketing director for Roundhouse Harley Davidson said, "We are doing four events this year: May, June, July and September." She added that it will be very similar to what they did last year, except they will be doing only Fridays and Saturdays this year. "We will have vendors and bands," said Heath. "One month, the demo fleet will be here. There will be stunt shows. The Wall of Death will...
Roaring Spring Lions Club President Elaine Dick presented Josh Bridenbaugh 17, son of Garth and Angie Bridenbaugh of Martinsburg, The RS Lions Club Memorial Scholarship at the regular monthly meeting held on May 3. Josh will be graduating from Commonwealth Charter Academy. He was a three-year starter on the Central High School Varsity Soccer team. He plans to attend Indiana University of PA in the fall and study Software Engineering. He shared with the club he enjoys fishing, computers and...
Blair County Garden Club had an abundance of attendees at its annual plant sale in Altoona at the Jaggard Street Church on Friday, May 20. Folks from Homewood and New Enterprise attend this great sale every year. Plants of all varieties, such as bleeding hearts, cactus, poppies, raspberry bushes, and lilies, were available for purchase. Despite the rain, people were buying large quantities and asking gardening questions. The mission of the Blair Garden Club is to further the education of its...
A snafu in counting votes in Lancaster County during the May 17 primary was caused by improperly printed ballots from NPC in Claysburg. According to Lancaster County election officials, the mail in ballots couldn’t be counted because they were printed with the wrong identification code. NPC reportedly sent the county sample ballots with the correct code, but the ones sent to voters had the wrong code. The error was not discovered until election officials attempted to count the ballots on election day and they wouldn’t scan. The error aff...
Morrisons Cove Rotary Club honored 27 graduating high school seniors as recipients of the 2021-2022 Student of The Month Awards Program. Honorees, along with their families and club members, celebrated their achievements at the Club's May meetings. Each Student of the Month received a certificate and medallion. Recipients of the 2021-2022 Student of The Month for Central High School include Regan Dodson, Haylie Mingle, Luke Knisely, Joshua Waite, Olesya Lebedeva, Cayden Wright, Leah Decker,...
The Claysburg American Legion will conduct Memorial Services at the following cemeteries on Sunday, May 29, 2022. This will be the 88th Annual Memorial Day Program. • 1:15 – Sproul • 1:35 – King • 2:05 – Imler • 2:25 – Greenfield • 2:50 – Lower Klahr • 3:10 – Upper Klahr • 3:45 – Mt. Hope The program will include music performed by Claysburg American Legion Band, under the direction of Dan Crist. There will be an invocation by Claysburg Legion Chaplain Ray Glass. Readings will be done by Diana G. Walter-Dively from the Claybsurg Legion L...
A new Dairy Princess was named for Blair County, continuing on a family legacy. The Blair County Dairy Princess Pageant took place Saturday, May 21, at the Christian Missionary Alliance (CMA) Church, where two contestants provided skits and speeches about the dairy industry in Pennsylvania. Prior to the event, a dinner was held and catered by Twila Bigelow. Her daughter Kristy has helped with all of the recent promotions and is also a former Dairy Princess. The event was emceed by Yvonne Longene...
Construction on the Freedom Township water project, which will provide public water hookup to homes along Everett Road, is progressing and is slated for a September completion. The nearly $3 million project will provide 86 new public water hookups and all residences within 150 feet of the water main line will be required to hook into the system. Township officials said the tap fee is $2,250 and homeowners are responsible for having the lines from their home to the tap installed. Freedom Township Water and Sewer Authority Engineer L.J. Seidel...
The Morrisons Cove Herald is looking for the right person to join our team as Advertising and Marketing Manager. This is a full-time position with a base salary PLUS commission with no limit on earnings. Take a look at the job description; if this sounds like the perfect fit for you, then let's talk! A summary of the position is listed below. Please submit a letter of interest and resume by email to: accounting@mcheraldonline.com Or mail/drop off your application to our office: Morrisons Cove Herald 209 S Walnut St Martinsburg PA 16662-1129...
In the fall of 2021, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) conducted a statewide online survey of Pennsylvania's 744 Emergency Management Agencies. The survey had a response rate of 52 percent. For this Snapshot, the Center grouped responses into the following two categories: Rural agencies/providers and Urban/Mix agencies/providers. Rural agencies/providers are those that serve rural county(s). Urban/Mix agencies/providers are those tha...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that in 2021, statewide traffic deaths increased to 1,230 from 1,129 in 2020. Pennsylvania roadway deaths were up about 9 percent in 2021. This increase is in line with a recently released report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, projecting a national increase of approximately 12 percent in the first nine months of 2021. In 2021, fatalities in crashes involving lane departure increased to 596, up from 551 in 2020, accounting for nearly half of highway...
It’s time to sign up for the 5K Race/2 mile walk. This race will take place Saturday, May 21, 2022. It will start at 9 a.m. at Lower Trail, Williamsburg. This event is sponsored by WHS Careers in Health Club. Prizes will be given. Call Christine Ebersole at (814) 832-2125 ext. 5 for details. Applications are available at school and also on the school’s website....
Williamsburg High School students were honored as the school district held its annual National Honor Society banquet/awards ceremony on May 11. This was the first time since COVID-19 that a banquet preceded the awards ceremony in the elementary cafeteria. Superintendent Lisa Murgas welcomed students and family members to the ceremony. NHS inductees wore gray gowns purchased by the school district. Murgas was introduced by NHS Vice President Cyrus Simmons. Murgas talked about the qualifications...
Today, Thursday, May 19, PA CareerLink Bedford County along with several community partners, will host a job fair at the Bedford County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building, 729 W. Pitt St., Bedford, PA 15522. The job fair will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the first 30 minutes reserved for veterans. The community partners involved with this fair are Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, Bedford County Development Association, Center for Community Action, Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board and Partnerships for Regional Economic...
The Descendants of Civil War Veterans will meet at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library on Wednesday, May 25, at 7 p.m. John Crider will lead a Civil War trivia challenge. Members and the public are invited to attend....
The Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) held its annual Senior Awards banquet Thursday, May 12, 2022, honoring the school’s top senior students. Students who received scholarships, awards, and the “Senior of the Year” award in their respective programs were honored. Selected by each program’s teacher, the Senior of the Year exhibits outstanding qualities of success in skills as well as attitude and work ethic. The event was held at the school at 6 p.m. The honored students from Cove schools are: Central High School Kayla Delozie...
The Primary Election took place on Tuesday, May 17. Results will be in the Herald when available....
Commencement exercises for the Northern Bedford County High School are scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 7 p.m. Graduation will be located at Panther Community Stadium with general seating admission. Tickets to attend commencement will be issued as in previous years. Should the weather become inclement, the program will be moved indoors to the high school auditorium and only those holding a ticket will be permitted to attend. NBCHS will present 68 graduates for 2022. Student speakers for the ceremony include Nathanael Dale Helsel, who...
Claysburg-Kimmel High School will celebrate graduation on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at noon. The ceremony will take place at Claysburg Community Park. The rain date is Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Claysburg Community Park. If it is raining on Sunday, the ceremony will be in the high school auditorium. Seventy-five students will graduate from Claysburg-Kimmel in the Class of 2022. Student speakers for the ceremony include class officers and salutatorians, Grace Burket and Bailey Garver, and...
Thirty-two Williamsburg High School students will receive their diplomas during Commencement activities on Friday, May 27, at the High School gym, 6 p.m. Baccalaureate exercises will be held on Sunday, May 22, at 6 p.m. at the Williamsburg Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The class officers for the Class of 2022 are President Caymen Hughes, Vice President Zachary Snare, Secretary Morgan Webb and Treasurer Cyrus Simmons. The Class of 2022’s class song is “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons, colors are blue, white and silver, the flower...
The Central High School graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 7 p.m. If there is inclement weather, graduation will be moved indoors to the CHS Auditorium. Graduation will be located at the Roaring Spring Athletic Complex. Central High School will present 149 graduates for 2022. During the ceremony, Class President Cayden Wright and the valedictorian (to be determined) will speak. The class salutatorian (to be determined) will speak at Baccalaureate, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, at 7 p.m. in the CHS...
The motion to adopt the proposed General Fund Budget for the school year ending June 30, 2023, in the amount of $29,948,421 was approved unanimously by the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors at its May monthly regular board meeting. The budget will be made available for inspection prior to the final adoption vote at the school board’s regular meeting scheduled for June 20. During that time all necessary advertisement concerning the budget’s adoption will be made. The proposed budget reflects a two-percent increase in tax mil...
Korb Freeman of Roaring Spring, with Empowering Lives Foundation (ELF), put on the Second Annual Honor and Remembrance Ceremony, marking the 2022 National Police Week salute on Saturday, May 14, at the Canal Basin Park in Hollidaysburg. The event thanks and honors local law enforcement officers who have given their lives while serving with a local police force during the past year. Freeman works with over a dozen local police forces on a year-round basis, as he volunteers his time and services...
The Daily Doubles helped Central graduate Danielle Maurer find double the success on her Jeopardy! run. Maurer was named the Jeopardy! champion two days. Her first win was against Mattea Roach, a Canadian contestant who had a 23-day win streak. Because Jeopardy! films a week's worth of episodes in a day, Maurer knew she would be up against a "Jeopardy! giant." Maurer sat through four other games and watched Roach compete. "Every time someone new went up, it was like 'Is this going to end?'"...
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are around 3,960 unintentional drownings, including boating-related drownings, each year. That averages out to around 11 drowning deaths per day. With summer just around the corner, the waters around Williamsburg and its surrounding areas will be welcoming boats, canoes, kayaks, and tubes as people spend a relaxing day floating down the Juniata River. But what may start as a day of fun and relaxation can end in tragedy if proper precauti...
Rising fuel costs have forced volunteer fire departments to make some changes they hope are temporary. With diesel now at over $6 a gallon, some departments have elected to not provide pool-filling services this summer. The Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company has decided that it will not be offering pool-filling services this year due to the rising cost of fuel. “It’s not a decision we wanted to make, but with the cost of fuel we just can’t do it this year,” said Chief Ron Henry. Henry said the trucks need to be fueled no matter how hig...
The Morrisons Cove Herald will have a ribbon cutting at our new office on Wednesday, June 1, at 9 a.m., hosted by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting will be followed by a small reception with refreshments. This will allow those interested to see the Herald’s new location. This event is open to the public, and all interested are encouraged to attend. The Herald is moving into the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park building. The new address for the Herald office will be 209 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg, PA 16662. The North Market S...
The Herald office will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. The deadline for ads for the June 2 edition will be Thursday, May 26, by 5 p.m. Editorial/obituary submission deadline is Friday, May 27, by 5 p.m. Those with questions may call the Herald office at (814) 793-2144....
The quarterly meeting of the Frontier Patriots Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held at noon, Saturday, June 11, at the Creekside Inn, 3059 Everett Road (off Exit 23 on I-99), East Freedom. 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 would like to join the SAR. To become a member, proof is required of lineal descent from a patriot who served during the Revolutionary War, or...
May 6 to 12 was recognized as National Nurses Week. Dotty Williams, RN, of Martinsburg passed away from COVID-19 on Nov. 26, 2021. According to her daughter, Stephanie Harclerode, “Her work ethic as a nurse is something she was extremely proud of, and well known for.” Williams was recently chosen to receive an award as a Healthcare Hero. This award was given by BAYADA Home Health Care, State College. The award was presented posthumously to Williams’ children: Samantha McCready, Stephanie Harcl...
Members of the Blair County Antique Auto Club attended Martinsburg Borough Council’s monthly meeting to propose the idea of having a car show at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. They suggested the show coincide with Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Department’s annual ox roast. The representatives said they had a car show in Cresson and 145 cars showed up. The event made money for local businesses, according to the auto club. The council suggested that the club members leave the borough council meeting to attend the park’s meeting that was happe...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held its May meeting on Thursday, May 5. Previous minutes were approved and read by Secretary Melanie Clapper. The treasurer report was given by Treasurer Amy Mellott and approved. Plow Days and the first tractor pull were held on April 16 with a “great turnout.” Jason Hileman reported there were 187 pulls despite the rain. Food sales are going well for the club at the kitchen. Clothing is available at all tractor pull events or from Melanie Clapper. New folding tables were purchased for events for clothing sal...
South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors met on Monday, May 3, at 9 a.m. in the Township building. All supervisors were present. Monthly bills and the treasurer’s report were reviewed and approved. The roadmaster reported tree trimming and snow plowing was done. An update was given on 2022 Golden Rule Drive culvert replacement project bids. All bids were rejected. The lowest bid did not meet prequalification. All other bids were too high. New bids will be submitted for the fall. A letter was sent to residents of 248 Chestnut St regarding p...
The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road. Jared Frederick, a current instructor of history at Altoona’s Penn State Campus, will present on his book “Dispatches of D-Day: A People’s History of the Normandy Invasion.” The culmination of nearly two years of research and writing, “Dispatches of D-Day,” conveys the deeply personal tales of the countless men and women who took part in the 1944 Normandy landing. It includes over a hundred acc...
Here are the April Students of the Month for NBC Middle School: Grade 8 – Alayna Dick, daughter of Amber Leach and Nicholas Dick; Connor Donaldson, son of David and Tisha Donaldson. Grade 7 – Mylee Mitchell, daughter of Craig and Terisha Mitchell; Isaiah Baker, son of Lucas and Kari Baker. Grade 6 – Myha Dixon, daughter of Tyler Dixon and Briana Dixon; Ethan Miller, son of Diane Berkheimer and Mitchell Miller....
Spring Extravaganza The Williamsburg Community Farm Show’s Spring Extravaganza will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with a cruise-in for the Blair County Auto Club. The extravaganza was originally scheduled for last Saturday, but due to rain, was rescheduled until this week. Please go out and support the more than 80 vendors....
The Williamsburg Christian Missionary Alliance Church has been meeting with the Williamsburg Municipal Authority for the last several months on a potential water project for the church. During last week’s meeting on May 3, “one last effort” was discussed. First, Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh sent down some estimates that the authority requested at last month’s meeting about the cost of a water line extension. The first estimate included a waterline extension to the church and Potted Memories Greenhouse at an estimated cost of $1 mill...
"There's nothing like Mom's cooking." This quote has often been spoken, but two Clappertown sisters, are really hoping to change that quote to, "There's nothing like Sisters' Country Cooking." The self-proclaimed "Negley Girls" – Sondra Wisecarver and Sue Negley-Martz – recently opened their food truck, Sisters' Country Cookin', in the middle of March, and the pair have been rolling ever since. The venture began when the pair's cousin got married and they were asked to cater the event. The...
Paving bids were opened during last Thursday evening’s Woodbury Township meeting on May 5. The paving bids were for the project that involves paving Royer Road and part of Lower Clover Creek Road. Two bids were received – one from Grannas Bros., and one from New Enterprise Stone & Lime. Grannas Bros. came in at $376,337.50 and New Enterprise came in at $392, 896.35. “We are willing to get this project done,” Vice Chairman Ed Clark said to other supervisors, who were all surprised at the cost of the project. the supervisors thought the project...
Woodbury Borough Council met on May 2 at the Community Center. All council members were present. Community Yard Sale Days will be June 3 and 4. Residents are reminded to have their yards and homes “esthetically ready” so yard sellers will have a good image of Woodbury. There is more information on the borough website. An ad will also be placed in the Morrisons Cove Herald. A Kaufman House update was given by Shawn Claycomb. The bank is in process of changing the deed with the judge. A land development ordinance is being developed and fur...
On May 4, the Bedford County Elections Office was made aware that duplicate ballots were mailed in error to approximately 60 registered voters who had applied for a mail-in or absentee ballot. This was verified through communication with the Pennsylvania Department of State who confirmed the error. The elections office is attempting to contact the voters affected. Voters who received duplicate ballots may also contact the election office for further instruction at (814) 623-4807. Procedures are in place to assure that only one ballot can be...
They're a class act on the field, in the classroom and in our community. Morrisons Cove Memorial Park offered a big "thank you" to the Central High School Scarlet Dragons Baseball Team and coaches for coming to assist the park in moving and spreading the new playground mulch in Acorn Cove. Also assisting with spreading of the mulch during the first two weeks of May were volunteers from Leadership Blair County and the Martinsburg Boy Scouts. The mulch was donated by the Martinsburg Boosters...
Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Jeff Coleman visited the Herald on May 9. Coleman was previously a Pa. representative and is running on a platform of returning "statesmanship and civility" to politics. He is one of nine candidates on the May 17 primary ballot. His website is at https://colemanforpa.com....
New to the area is Garman Seafood, located south of Woodbury on PA-36. “I want to concentrate on fresh wild caught Atlantic seafood,” said owner Elvin Garman. “This seafood comes out of Maryland.” Garman said that he carefully chose a company that believed in God being the provider. There is no other place in this part of the Cove to buy fresh seafood, he said. Garman said that he will provide seafood items such as grouper, flounder, salmon, lobster, snow crabs and oysters. For those who need ideas on how to cook something, Garman’s wife or s...
There are four seats up for grabs to represent Blair County on the Republican State Committee to be filled by two men and two women. With only two male candidates running, they are assured a seat on the committee, leaving four women competing for the other two slots. Kathy Gassler of East Freedom said she is running for a seat on the committee to help ensure people make informed decisions when they vote. "I felt such an urgency to help get out the vote," she said. "I've been active with various...
A piece of property hosting softball fields at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School was a topic of discussion at the Greenfield Township supervisor’s meeting on May 3. Richard Gergely, Claysburg-Kimmel school board president, and Jeremy Knott, school board member, were present at the meeting to discuss the township-owned piece of property along Athletic Field Drive. The lot is adjacent to the school’s football field and is leased to the district by the township. The district’s representatives proposed buying the piece of land to aid upcoming impro...
