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The Department of Health announced that the COVID-19 testing site is extended through this week in Blair County through a partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI). Testing is available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Fridays through Jan. 28. The testing location is the Blair County Ballpark - Peoples Natural Gas Field, 1000 Park Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602. In addition, Pennsylvanians can find more than 960 testing sites on the locator map on the Pa. Dept. of Health website. Counties in need of a COVID-19 testing site should contact...
Mid Penn Bank, formerly Riverview, had a Customer Appreciation Day on Jan. 19. The merger between Riverview and Mid Penn happened on Dec. 1, 2021, and will be official on March 4, 2022. The purpose of this event was to have people stop in and meet the Mid Penn staff. The bank also offered many giveaways on this day, including hats, t-shirts, bags and cookies. Part of Mid Penn's offerings is an agricultural lender. Riverview did not have an ag lender for four years. After 21 years in real...
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania recently released this data, which shows that acres of farmland have decreased since 1987. It also details what farmland was used for in 2017....
Following a successful three-month recruiting blitz to close 2021, Conemaugh Health System will extend a variety of enhanced incentives for new hires into the new year. Enhanced sign-on bonuses remain in effect into 2022, subject to change with ongoing evaluation of health system recruitment needs. At this time, the eligible positions and bonuses include four options at Nason: Phlebotomists (Nason) • $5,000 bonus for full-time • $2,500 bonus for part-time Housekeeping (Nason) • $2,000 bonus for full-time • $1,000 bonus for part-time More...
Claysburg has announced that the Claysburg Trivia Night scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, is canceled due to a high outbreak of COVID-19. Blair and Bedford counties are in the high transmission area and would require additional safety measures. The next Claysburg Trivia is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Claysburg apologizes for the inconvenience. However, the safety of residents and patrons is more important....
Governor Tom Wolf announced that $8 million in competitive Safe Schools Targeted grants has been awarded to 303 local education agencies (LEA) to increase school safety by purchasing equipment, enacting new programs, and hiring security personnel and school resource officers. More than $40 million in Safe Schools Targeted grants has been awarded to LEAs across the commonwealth since 2015. The list of 2021 awards can be found here. “We know that students learn best when they’re healthy, supported, and safe, and these grants ensure that sch...
Three teachers have received enrichment grants from Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Each applicant submitted a proposal that had administrative approval, met state standards, and was well written. Alpha Beta will provide 45% of the needed funds for each chosen proposal. Meggie Shoemaker, Health and Physical Education Teacher at the Bedford Area Middle School, received $700 to purchase dumbbells for lifelong physical fitness. Students will experience non-competitive physical...
Building on his commitment for a Lead-Free PA, Governor Tom Wolf announced the investment of $168 million for 15 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across 13 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). One of these projects will affect the Cove. The Curryville Water Authority received a $210,790 loan and a $2,178,210 grant to install approximately 7,500 feet of water line connection and an additional chlorine booster injection system. The project will provide an interconnect to the...
Frederick's Meat Market is finally opened – or, reopened. The grand opening took place on Friday, Jan. 21. Customers could see the new spacious store, sample food from vendors and participate in giveaways. The 50-by-60-foot building holds seven freezers and an 8-door cooler. There is a 32-foot counter full of deli meat, and 8 feet of produce. The new location – built directly beside the old building – also offers a variety of dry goods. "We wanted to showcase local products," said owner Mitch...
Customers of the Mid Penn Bank branch in Williamsburg received good news in a letter from Mid Penn President and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi on Monday. In the letter, Ritrievi announced that the bank would continue to operate on a limited basis for the next year in Williamsburg as the Williamsburg Financial Center. The bank will be staffed four hours a week to accommodate customers who are not able to travel to the bank’s other branches. In addition, Ritrievi said the bank will offer, at the present location, an Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) that w...
At the January meeting of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors, Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker gave a COVID update and expressed her appreciation to the Spring Cove School District Board and district employees for all of their efforts to provide students with as much normalcy as possible during the entire course of the pandemic. Baker said that cases in the community have been surging over the past two weeks, and the district is seeing a similar rise in cases in the schools. Baker cited 44 cases that have been reported, requiring...
Morrisons Cove Memorial Park will be having a mid-January Family Fun Night this Friday, Jan. 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This special, mid-month bonus Family Fun Night includes discounted bowling and skating. Family Fun Nights are usually held the first Friday of every month. Don’t forget: the park has snacks and drinks for your convenience....
The Wolf Administration announced a new initiative to help long-term care facilities respond to COVID-19 and improve resiliency. The Long-Term Care Resiliency, Infrastructure Supports, and Empowerment program (LTC RISE) gives long-term care facilities the support they need to battle COVID-19, recover, and rebuild. “The challenges of caring for our most vulnerable populations in a congregate setting while managing the threat of COVID-19 creates extremely challenging and stressful circumstances,” Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter sai...
Over the last five years, 876 human-trafficking offenses were charged statewide. Human Trafficking is a type of human rights abuse where people profit from the exploitation of others – mainly using force, fraud or coercion to manipulate victims into engaging in sex acts or labor/services in exchange for something of value. January is human trafficking awareness month and this month's infographic highlights key court data related to human trafficking including the total number of h...
The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has detected an escalation in fraudsters’ attempts to steal unemployment compensation benefits through increasingly aggressive and sophisticated schemes. An examination is under way to determine the source of these attacks and the precise methods fraudsters are using to intercept legitimate UC payments. “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, foreign and domestic fraudsters have been exploiting unprecedented demand on the nation’s unemployment compensation systems that exist to protect hardw...
Are you a farm/land owner looking to sell or lease your land for agricultural production? Are you an aspiring farmer or farming but need to expand your operation? If you answered yes to one of these questions, PA Farm Link has a special you may want to consider taking advantage of. The “2022 Kick-Off Promotion” offers farm owners and aspiring farmers a one-time complimentary listing, a $100 value, into the PA Farm Link online database. Pennsylvania Farm Link (PFL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to “linking farmers to the futur...
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman reminded Pennsylvanians that the federal No Surprises Act legislation is now in effect and patients are protected from receiving surprise medical bills. A surprise bill is an unexpected medical bill that a patient receives when they unknowingly or unintentionally obtain health care from a provider that is outside their plan’s provider network. Surprise bills can happen in emergency situations, but can also occur in a non-emergency situation, when an out-of-network ancillary provider such as a...
Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today reminded Pennsylvanians who claimed unemployment benefits in 2021 to monitor their mailboxes and unemployment system notifications for the 1099 form they will need to properly file their 2021 taxes. “With the arrival of a new year in the midst of an ongoing pandemic, many people may have filed for unemployment benefits for the first time in 2021 and may be unaware of just how important this 1099 form is when filing federal income tax,” said Secretary Berrier. “We urge all P...
5 was a costly year for many motorists due to collisions, weather, and animal related auto insurance claims. While all automobile insurance claims may not be avoidable, most can be by driving defensively, avoiding impaired or distracted driving. Rear-end collisions/Fender Benders Even a seemingly minor fender bender can cost more than $7,000 in damages and increase the cost of insurance premiums. Rear-end collisions and fender benders accounted for 15 percent of all auto insurance claims AAA East Central processed in 2021, with many of the...
Hollidaysburg Ambulance Club Sends Out Membership Renewals If you did not get your Hollidaysburg Ambulance Club membership renewal in the mail, there are forms at the borough office. Call the Borough Office for one or just stop by. Community Mourns Former Mayor John Traxler, a former mayor and Chief of Police in Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 14. He was 79. Pastor Announces Retirement Thomas Patrick-Joseph Hanks, pastor of the Williamsburg Church of the Brethren and Fairview Church of the Brethren in rural Williamsburg,...
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today how the state will fully meet its nutrient and sediment pollution reduction goals in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed by 2025. Updates to the Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP), first announced in 2019, outline how Pennsylvania will meet 100 percent of its 2025 targets, provided funding support is in place for state, county-level, and sector initiatives and EPA modeling is updated to accurately reflect pollution reduction measures already on the ground. The...
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf gathered with state and local officials in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday to announce federal funding for bridge repairs. Pennsylvania will receive $1.6 billion to fix more than 3,000 bridges in the commonwealth as part of the nation’s largest investment in bridges; $26.5 billion to states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico over the next five years, as well as $825 million for tribal transportation facilities. ...
Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the annual contribution limit for PA ABLE has increased to $16,000, the first increase since 2018. The change comes as a result of changes in the IRS regulations, responding to inflation. The previous limit was $15,000. PA ABLE accounts offer tax-advantaged savings options to people with qualifying disabilities, so they can save and build assets without affecting eligibility for means-tested federal and state benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI, savings up to $100,000) and Medical Assistance...
The Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkeys to trap for ongoing and new turkey projects. The agency is encouraging Pennsylvanians to report the location of any turkey flocks they see between now and March 15. Information is being collected online at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey. Visitors to that webpage will be asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen, among other things. Game Commission crews will assess sites f...
The Herald has been reminding readers about safe driving in the winter the past few weeks. Here are some other winter weather reminders from the National Weather Service. More reminders and tips can be found on weather.gov under Safety, Winter Weather....
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are urging residents with older cell phones to prepare for the phase out of 3G cellular networks and service in 2022. “The best plan of action is to contact your service provider to determine if your devices are compliant,” said PEMA Deputy for 911 Jeff Boyle. “It’s important to plan now so you don’t lose connectivity.” The nation’s three major wireless carriers (AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile) have announced plans to shut down their 3G networks to accommodat...
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging organizations across the state to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through PDE’s Summer Food Service Program. Sponsors must apply by May 31, 2022. “Hunger impacts families across the commonwealth; it does not discriminate,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Noe Ortega. “The unfortunate reality is that for many students, their only access to healthy meals is found at school. We know that hunger creates significant barriers to lear...
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center today announces that Nicole Yost, SPHR, SHRM-CP, MBA, MHRM has been named Director of Human Resources. Yost will oversee all facets of human resources including employee safety, retention and recruiting, hiring and onboarding, training and development, performance management, and employee engagement and relations. Yost most recently served as the Regional Human Resources Manager at Fort Dearborn Company, where she supported employee safety, staffing, training and...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for projects to increase the visibility and competitiveness of the state’s horticultural specialty crops including fruit, vegetable, nursery, flower, and nut products. Proposals, due Jan. 28, 2022, are for the federal Specialty Crop Block Grant program, which is administered by the state. Proposals are the first step in a two-part competitive process for the federal Specialty Crop Block Grants authorized under the federal Farm Bill. Commodities that meet the definition of s...
Although area fire companies reported a quiet night during the storm, high winds and freezing road surfaces made for hazardous driving conditions Monday evening. A truck traveling south on Interstate 99 jackknifed on exit 23. No further information was available at press time....
Editor’s Note: In the Jan. 6, 2022, edition of the Herald on Page A-7, we published a press release from the Pa. Department of Agriculture titled “PA Senior Food Box Program Improvements, Encourages Seniors to Take Advantage this Winter.” This press release contained a website that does not exist. Those looking for an application or more information on the PA Senior Food Box Program, go to agriculture.pa.gov. Click on the “Food” tab at the top of the page. In the drop-down menu, click on “Food Assistance.” Once on the Food Assistance pa...
Bedford County continues its efforts to expand high-speed internet to unserved parts of the county by approving a series of broadband investments through 2022. The efforts are categorized according to three phases and represent a comprehensive approach to solving the lack of broadband connectivity in the county. In working to expand broadband coverage, Bedford County has collaborated closely with Alleghenies Broadband, Inc. (ABI), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving internet connectivity in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton,...
After 20 years of service at Taylor Township, Barb Greenleaf is heading into retirement. Greenleaf became the secretary/treasurer at Taylor Township on April 29, 2002. Before that, she had worked at North Woodbury Township in the same capacity from 1996 to 2002. “This is not a regular office job,” said Greenleaf. “I do everything here, and now Michele will do everything here.” Michele Dick will be replacing Greenleaf as the secretary/treasurer. “I think she’s going to do a great job,” said Greenleaf. “She fits in very well with other employees...
Williamsburg FFA had three Keystone Degree recipients. In addition, they also had four students receive first-year jackets at the Farm Show on Monday, Jan. 10, during the Mid-Winter Convention (shown in the top left photo, from left): Rein Merritts, Colin Postles, Rylan Heeter and Eleanor Brubaker. Ashley Brubaker Chapter: Williamsburg School: Williamsburg Age: 18 Parents' Names: Shawn and Kendra Brubaker City: Williamsburg SAE Project: Dairy Beef Production and Off Farm Work Experience at...
There is hope for Williamsburg to keep its walk-in banking option after all. Earlier this month, the borough received a letter from Rory G. Ritrievi, President and CEO of Mid Penn Bankcorp., outlining the options the company is considering for its Williamsburg branch that was marked for closure by March 4. One of those options, according to the letter, is to open the facility one day a week to accommodate customers who prefer having a financial representative handle their transactions. The letter states the bank would be open the same day each...
The first major winter storm hit the Cove region this week dumping approximately six inches of snow between Sunday evening, Jan. 16, and Monday morning, Jan. 17. Municipal road crews were ready in advance and hit the streets when the storm began, working throughout the night plowing and salting as a steady snow fell. Freedom Township Roadmaster Ed Bender said a plan was in place to tackle the storm and that everything went as expected. “The storm came in like we wanted it to,” he said. “We had a pretty good idea of how to approach it.” Bender...
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) says that the start of the New Year is a good time for veterans to meet with an accredited professional to ensure they are receiving or maximizing the benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice. “Veterans deserve every benefit they are eligible for, but don’t think they qualify or don’t think about re-visiting their benefits to see if anything has changed that could work in their favor,” said Joel Mutschler, director, Bureau of Veterans Programs, Initiat...
Alleghenies Broadband, Inc. (ABI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving internet connectivity in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties. In recent months, ABI has been collaborating with local governments and internet service providers (ISPs) to expand reliable, high-speed internet to communities currently lacking service. ABI has developed a strategic plan which outlines a framework that categorizes current and future broadband efforts into three distinct tiers. Tier 1 efforts include...
With endless information available 24/7 on the internet and social media, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That certainly is true in the case of the spotted lanternfly. This destructive pest has bewildered and frustrated many people since it first appeared in North America in Berks County in 2014. It’s a new insect to the U.S., and like anything new, people are seeking any bit of information they can get. But some of that information isn’t accurate, noted Julie Urban, associate research professor of entomology in Penn State’s Colle...
Publisher’s Assistant Lugene Shelly and I had the pleasure of attending the Williamsburg Lions Club General Membership meeting on Jan. 10 to discuss the Morrisons Cove Herald. The club was very positive about the Herald’s Williamsburg correspondent’s performance. “Natalie Gorsuch is great about getting information in,” said Club President Jason Radmann. Radmann noted that he has spoken to other Lions Clubs that have issues with local newspapers and news stations reporting their club information. Radmann and the club are grateful that Natalie al...
A leak out on Ridge Road might have became a legal issue for the Williamsburg Municipal Authority, but Authority voted to accept payment. C&R Boring had installed pipe that was leaking, and the project cost $4265 to fix, with C&R knowing about leak. C&R were willing to pay $3,000 to cover costs. Instead of a legal battle, Authority voted to accept C&R’s payment to cover costs. David Myers made the motion with Chet Bingham seconding, motion passed. The Borough’s new truck tires are all-season and do not work well with winter conditions. The Bor...
There are more than four million boys and men in the United States named Willliam or Bill, and a new book introduces a lot of them. There are also twenty-seven Williamsburgs in the world. All but one of those are in the United States. Every one of them has a story; the most interesting ones, including the one nearby in Morrisons Cove, are found in the "Billtowns" chapter of this lively volume. "Bills! Bills! Bills!" by J.I. Miller is a collection of lighthearted essays and observations about...
"A lot of these trail town people are looking for a place to get a sandwich and a beer," Williamsburg Borough Council President Don Zimmerman said to Borough members and public during the Martin General public hearing prior to the Jan. 3 Borough meeting. Martin General Store wanted to transfer an eating place liquor license from Tyrone to Williamsburg. Attorney for Martin General Dave Pertile first presented case to the council members saying that they would have two separate areas in the store...
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY Everett – Alexandra Iseminger, Speech Pathology Audiology BOB JONES UNIVERSITY East Freedom – Elizabeth Fiess, Marine Science, Anthropology and Georgraphy COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY President’s List: Claysburg – Annelise Johnston, Business Dean’s List: Roaring Spring – Madison Smith, Marine Science; Mikaela Smith, Graphic Design EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Roaring Spring – Dylan Haley Claycomb PENN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Claysburg – Mackenzie Rose Clemens, Joseph D. Mauk, Justin Michael Mauk, Evan Charles Potter Duncansv...
With the snow finally arriving across the region, PennDOT is reminding residents of guidelines for shoveling or plowing snow around state-owned roadways to help ensure safe travel through the season. Maintaining safe and passable roads is PennDOT’s top priority when dealing with winter weather. To help meet that need, PennDOT urges residents to not shovel snow onto state roads that have already been plowed. Snow should not be shoveled onto any roadway as this can increase the potential for crashes, and property owners can be held liable for a...
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. With inclement weather in the forecast, AAA East Central advises motorists to take precautions to avoid deadly crashes. “Preventative steps today can go a long way tomorrow,” says Terri Rae Anthony, safety advisor for AAA East Central. “Weather conditions t...
In the wake of last week's snow and ice storms, PennDOT reminds drivers what each tier of travel restriction means. Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) restrictions are issued in tiers based on the severity of the winter weather event. Speed restrictions and right-lane-only travel restrictions for the following may be implemented independently or in conjunction with any of the tiered restrictions and restrictions listed below: • All CMVs • All passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pick-up trucks, etc.) t...
In response to an increasing demand for job-seeker and employer assistance, PA CareerLink Blair County has reopened the Duncansville affiliate site located at 536 3rd Ave, Duncansville, PA 16635. The site will be open Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This site is free to all job-seekers. Appointments are encouraged due to limited space. To sign up for an appointment at the Duncansville location, individuals should call (814) 317-5191. Walk-ins are welcome, but there could be a wait if appointments are scheduled ahead of them. PA...
Southern Cove Power Reunion board members met at 6 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2022. The treasurer report was read by Amy Mellott. The light show was a tremendous hit. Admissions, donations and horse/wagon rides totaled $4,044. Expenses for advertising, extension cords, cookies and hot chocolate were deducted, which left a profit of $1,948. Many individuals and businesses are going to participate next year. The dates will be Dec. 9 and 10 and Dec. 16 and 17, tentatively. Those who have Christmas items they would like to get rid of may donate to this...
Allegany College of Maryland recognized 159 graduates from seven states and the District of Columbia at the conclusion of the recent fall 2021 session. They earned a total of 169 associate degrees and certificates through the college’s in-person and online programs. Members of ACM’s 2021 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to state and place of residence. Unless noted otherwise, the awards refer to degrees. • Bedford – Cassidy Dawn Chalfont, Pharmacy Technician ; Hailey Friend, General Studies;...
