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JULY The Smith family was named as the honorees of the 39th Ag Parade. According to Doug Smith, the current owner of the farm, the focus was on his parents, Dennis and Margaret Smith, who are being honored as a couple. Dry Creek Farm has been in the Smith family for three generations. ******** As Dairy Month came to an end, Blair County Dairy Princess Madison Benfer and Dairy Princess Alternate Darcy Heltzel started their reigns. ******** Snowberger's Poured Walls defeated True Value Hardware 10...
OCTOBER Reid Ritchey, Owner/President of Ritchey's Dairy, passed away at the age of 87 on Oct. 3. ******** The Appvion plant owners held an online auction offering the entire mill and its equipment as a "Turnkey" operation. Local Roaring Spring officials were not notified of the auction. ******** The Morrisons Cove Gettysburg Memorial was dedicated in a ceremony attended by nearly 200 people on Oct. 9. Randy Stoltz was the driving force behind the monument. ******** Members of the newly formed S...
C & S Family Markets have announced the liquidation of inventory at its Martinsburg location in preparation of its permanent closure. A post made to the market’s Facebook page noted the sale began on Monday, Jan. 3, and stated that all inventory, excluding lottery, milk, and gift cards are 30 percent off. The liquidation of the Martinsburg location comes less than a month after the closing of the Claysburg market. Store owner Tim Cleveland passed away on Dec. 14, just days after it was announced that both C&S locations would be closing. In a...
Governor Tom Wolf announced $6 million in Keystone Communities Program grants for 34 projects in 22 counties across Pennsylvania. “The Keystone Communities Program supports towns and cities with initiatives that grow and stabilize neighborhoods and encourage partnerships between the public and private sectors,” said Gov. Wolf. “My administration is proud to support these projects that will build stronger communities, attract new residents and businesses, and boost our economy.” Since January 2015, the Wolf Administration has approved approxi...
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, Rep. Rich Irvin, and the chairs of the Senate and House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committees announced the relaunch of the Agriculture Linked (Agri-Link) Investment Program. The program offers low-interest loans to Pennsylvania agriculture operations implementing best management practices (BMPs). They were joined in the announcement by representatives of the agricultural community and the four chairs of the legislative committees with oversight of agricultural issues....
Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.528 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Despite the small decline, prices in the region end 2021 more than a dollar higher than this time last year. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.528 Average price during the week of Dec. 20, 2021: $3.548 Average price during the week of Dec. 28, 2020: $2.475 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $3.537 Altoona $3.548 Beaver $3.581 Bradford $3.362 Brookville...
At its Dec. 9 monthly meeting, the Hollidaysburg Borough Council unanimously approved the 2022 annual budget. Total property tax millage will remain the same at 3.55 total mills, which included 2.06 mills for the general fund, 0.16 mills for the street lighting, 0.63 mills for parks and recreation, and 0.16 mills for fire. Borough Manager Jim Gehret said the 2022 budget will have a deficit of $5,983 but that could be made up by an increase in revenue. Gehret went on to say that the budget is in good shape. Earned income tax, per capita tax, rea...
Baker Mansion, home to The Blair County Historical Society, continues to undergo renovations with the help of artist Michael Allison. The professional artist has dabbled in different disciplines, including sculpture, murals and abstract, is working on restoring the various rooms of the museum to their original glory. Allison has been an art advocate all of his adult life and has worked commercially in various art-related fields and has worked in the building trades. He said that because of his...
The December monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) was highlighted by the outlining of their 2022 goals. The HACP Goals were outlined as follows: 1) A Marketing Director needs to be hired as soon as possible 2) Must promote and increase HACP membership 3) Promote and identify key member events through the partnership as well as partner organizations 4) Finish the website and continue a social media presence in the borough 5) Improve relationships with the Hollidaysburg Area School District, the community and...
What was set to make a very simple meeting became an extended one with a great deal of controversy which split the Hollidaysburg School Board. The plea made by Michael Eardley during the public comment sector of the Wednesday, Dec. 8, Committee of the Whole/Voting Meeting set the stage. Eardley, who has a 10-year-old daughter and 13-year-old daughter in the Hollidaysburg School District, urged the new board to pass a motion or motions eliminating masking, contact tracing and quarantining of students due to COVID. He said, “Sometimes calls to q...
Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of the introduction of the four new members of the Williamsburg Community School Board who began their office on Dec. 7, 2021. Jill Norris Jill Norris was born in Williamsburg, and lived here until 1995. In 2006, Norris and her family moved back to Williamsburg. According to Norris, she was “always a Blue Pirate.” Norris and her husband Matt have two daughters, Kendel and Kacie, and three dogs. Norris works for Omnicell Inc. as a Technical Specialist. “The students, their parents and my community are my...
During Williamsburg Community School Board’s special meeting held on Monday, Dec. 20, changes were made to COVID quarantining policies. “It’s hard, it’s inconsistent and it’s frustrating,” School Board Director Carlee Ranalli said in reference to the on-going COVID changes. “We are not medical professionals.” During the meeting, new Director Adam Hileman presented a motion that would terminate the mandated quarantining of contact-traced individuals. The motion also said that “the District should still inform parents of close contacts but allo...
The Herald office will be closed at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 30, and all day tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 31 so that Herald employees can celebrate the New Year with their families and friends. The office will open Monday, Jan. 3, at 8 a.m....
The PA Department of Agriculture added Callery pear, or Pyrus calleryana, commonly called Bradford Pear to a list of noxious weeds - plants that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state. The popular, non-native, flowering fruit tree naturalizes, spreading from planted landscapes, crowding out other plants and disrupting native ecosystems. The ban on sale and cultivation will take effect Feb. 9, 2022 with enforcement phased in over two years. "Callery pear is another non-native plant...
Members of the Wolf Administration reminded Pennsylvanians of available resources during the holiday season for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders (SUD). The departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Health (DOH), Human Services (DHS), Aging (PDA), and the Governor’s Office of Advocacy and Reform joined to reinforce the Wolf Administration’s commitment to highlighting trauma-informed mental health and substance use disorder services and resources that are available year-round but often inc...
As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American Red Cross, which supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood. The ongoing decline comes at a time of year when donations typically fall. Holiday get-togethers, school breaks and winter weather often lead to lower donor tur...
On Dec. 16, 2021, the Southern Alleghenies Rural Planning Organization (RPO) adopted its 2022 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the RPO region of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties. The Southern Alleghenies RPO is charged with administering a multimodal transportation program, addressing not only the region’s highway and bridge infrastructure, but also the elements that support walking, bicycling and other non-motorized modes of travel. The development of the 2022 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was overseen by Southern Alleghenies P...
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations and local governments for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program. Grants support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and community revitalization. The grants receive funding from the Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund. A total of $2.5 million has been set aside for this program, increased from recent years...
While residents of the Cove did not experience a white Christmas, they did experience a post Christmas snow that led to some delays and inconveniences on Monday, Dec. 27. Heavy snow fell over portions of Morrisons Cove during the mid-morning hours on Monday. The snow changed to freezing rain and sleet and ended as rain Monday evening. Total snowfall amounts were less than an inch, but the freezing rain and sleet brought on slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks that were not treated. A suspected icy bridge led to an accident on I-99 around...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Altoona Police, and the Pennsylvania DUI Association (PADUI) held an event on Wednesday, Dec. 22, to discuss DUI safety and the dangers of driving while impaired during the holiday season. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), 10,142 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2019, accounting for nearly one-third of traffic crash fatalities. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2015 to 2...
A Roaring Spring man facing child endangerment and alcohol related charges is headed to Blair County court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing. Toby R. Wilson, 25, appeared before Hollidaysburg Magisterial District Judge Paula Aigner on Dec. 14, where he waived charges of felony endangering the welfare of children, misdemeanor charges of recklessly endangering another person and DUI related charges to the county court. According to charges filed by Hollidaysburg State Police, on the evening of Oct. 19, two vehicles were involved...
A Christmas Eve crash in McKee damaged a building and sent a stark reminder that roads can get slick without warning and to use caution when traveling over bridges because they freeze before road surfaces. Rescue crews from Roaring Spring were called out at around 2:30 a.m. when a pickup truck driven by Brandon E. Mowery, 34, of Claysburg, lost control while traveling over the bridge on Route 36, McKee, and crashed into a building at 8320 Woodbury Pike, causing severe damage to the building and...
The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to many holiday traditions last year, but for an East Freedom couple, it was more than a missed family gathering. It meant a forced year off from providing Christmas to needy families and an eagerness to get back to it this year. For the past five years, John and Christy Lawler have tried to reduce holiday stress for some families by providing the ingredients for a full Christmas dinner as well as presents for children to open on Christmas morning. John, a...
The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that after a successful month of the Holiday Nights of the Lights, the Boards of Directors of the Chamber and the 501-c3 Bedford County Chamber (Education) Foundation have decided to open the drive-through light display at the Bedford County Fairgrounds for one more night, today, Thursday, Dec. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. (or as long as cars are coming through). All cars will be admitted at no charge. “We are so grateful for the business and community support for the Holiday Lights and t...
JANUARY Palmer Skye Smouse was the first baby of the New Year born at Nason Hospital. Parents Mallory Cox and Zachary Smouse welcomed the 8-pound 20-inch baby boy at 6:39 a.m. on Jan. 1. ******** Roaring Spring Borough police purchased body cameras for officer use. Police Chief Greg Wyandt said body cameras have become a necessary tool in law enforcement. ******** Bedford County Commissioner Josh Lang announced he was stepping down in order to take a job in the private sector. Lang was in his...
The Claysburg and Cove-area communities lost more than a businessman with the death of Timothy Cleveland, who passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 14 at the age of 52. Cleveland was the owner of C&S Markets in Martinsburg and Claysburg. A message posted on the C&S Market Facebook page stated Cleveland “Loved every single one of his shoppers until the last second. He will forever be part of this community and life without him will never be the same.” Cleveland’s reach in the community extended beyond the market. He coached junior high boys’ basketb...
The new policy regarding Plum Creek Mountain continues to draw protests from some people, prompting Roaring Spring Borough Council President Rodney Green to open the Dec. 13 council meeting addressing what he said is misinformation regarding the land. Green said some of the comments made at last month’s meeting regarding the mountain ground were not factual. “I do think we need to reply to some of those comments,” Green said. Green said he has heard comments that the Pennsylvania Game Commission is functioning as a private police force to manag...
PA Humanities announced $1.4 million in recovery funds to 92 Pennsylvania organizations. Called PA SHARP (Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan), the initiative provides up to $20,000 in funding to strengthen and grow the humanities across the state. Grantees join the new PA SHARP Learning Network, a statewide learning group that fosters resource sharing, networking, professional development, and mutual support. Among these grantees are two Blair County organizations: • Blair County Historical Society, $16,000 • C...
Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year are making up for lost time this holiday season. AAA projects more than 109 million people — an almost 34 percent increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. That dramatic bounce-back — 27.7 million more people traveling — will bring this year’s numbers to 92 percent of 2019 levels. Airlines will see a 184 percent increase from last year. Daily Worst and Best Times to...
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced that visitors to the State Capitol Main Rotunda during the holiday season can check out handmade ornaments hung on the holiday tree that were created by Pennsylvania seniors. Older adults from more than 32 Senior Community Centers in 27 counties across the commonwealth submitted ornaments in response to an annual request by the department. The tree will remain in the rotunda until Jan. 10. “Every year, the Department of Aging receives a tremendous number of ornaments from the senior centers with l...
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner today are highlighting the common dangers associated with holiday décor ranging from dehydrated Christmas trees to unattended candles to decorative outside lighting. “This time of year, we are all eager to spend time with friends and family in front of warm fires, decorating trees and lighting candles,” said Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman. “However, it is important for Pennsylvanians to remember the steps they can take to keep themselves, their families a...
Governor Tom Wolf announced $17.4 million in grant funding for projects in 33 counties across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, highlighting their path-breaking work to improve the health of local streams, rivers, and lakes by reducing nutrient and sediment pollution. Nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) pollution and eroded sediment enter streams, rivers, and lakes from widely dispersed human activities on the land, such as using too much fertilizer, plowing and tilling farm fields, stripping away trees and vegetation, and expanding concrete and...
The Varsity Cheerleaders braved the elements to collect hats during the Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 18. Girls collected over 40 hats for surrounding homeless shelters. More photos from the parade can be found on Page B-10....
During last month’s meeting, it was brought up that the Catharine Township’s lease with the Farm Show Board had been expired since 2009. There are two leases, one with the Farm Show building on it, which is a 100-year lease. The second one is the property around the Farm Show complex, and that is the lease in question. Farm Show Board President Jeff Walason said that he met with Chairman Heather Flaig earlier in the day about changes for a new lease. Walason told supervisors that an incorrect acreage on lease could “adversely affect” the fun...
During the Dec. 7 reorganizational meeting, Williamsburg Community School Board swore in four new faces after a very popular election in Williamsburg’s and surrounding townships’ history. Each new school board member will be featured in the Herald over the next few weeks, along with a short bio about them and their goals for their newly elected position. Adam Hileman Adam Hileman is a life-long Williamsburg resident and a dairy farmer. Hileman is married to Amy and has three children – Jack, Drew and Ayla. His goals for the school board are f...
Four new school board directors were sworn in during the Dec. 7 meeting of the Williamsburg Community School Board. Those inducted were Adam Hileman, Louis Brenneman, Jill Norris and Joe Detwiler. Following the reorganizational meeting, the regular board meeting was held. During the meeting, 2022 Board meeting dates were approved. Carlee Ranalli was appointed as the new GACTC operating committee representative with Adam Hileman appointed as alternate. Hileman was also nominated and appointed as...
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for November 2021. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 5.7 percent in November. The U.S. rate fell four-tenths of a percentage point from its October level to 4.2 percent. The commonwealth’s unemployment rate was 1.4 percentage points below its November 2020 level and the national rate was down 2.5 points over the year. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number...
Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 25 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining more than 200 jobs across Pennsylvania. “Keeping goods moving efficiently has proven to be more important now than ever,” said Wolf. “These investments in Pennsylvania’s rail system create jobs, support efficient freight travel and help keep the business community connected to the global economy.” Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads, which is more than any other state. PennDOT is committed...
Pennsylvania protected 2,569 acres on 30 farms in 18 counties from future development, investing more than $7.2 million in state, county and township dollars. In 2021, Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program, which leads the nation, approved 166 conservation easements covering 14,397 acres that will permanently remain productive farms. “Preserving farmland is an investment in feeding all of our families in the future,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “It is one of the most important investments we make together, at every level...
To reduce the chances of a mailbox being damaged by a snowplow this winter, PennDOT encourages homeowners along rural mail routes to ensure that their mailbox is properly prepared. Mailbox damage occurs primarily due to the weight of snow being removed from the roadway. Since most mailboxes are placed within PennDOT's legal right-of-way, homeowners are responsible for confirming that their mailbox can withstand the weight of snow being thrown from a plow. Generally, this means firmly installing...
An accident involving a large fuel spill closed a portion of I-99 on Monday, Dec. 20. According to Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company officials, a tanker truck traveling south on I-99 overturned on exit 23 (Roaring Spring), spilling approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel. The driver of the truck, who has not been identified, was able to free himself from the wreckage of the overturned rig. He was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The tanker was carrying...
Editor’s Note: The Herald included Spring Cove’s Honor Roll in the Dec. 16 edition of the Herald on Page B-5. This honor roll was printed as received from the high school with no edits done by the Herald staff. Under Honor Roll, Grade 11, Aidan Baird’s name was misspelled. We at the Herald want to get it right, so we publish clarifications and corrections as needed. If you spot an error in the Herald’s pages, please contact Editor Anna Baughman at news@mcheraldonline.com or (814) 793-2144....
Two local bands will be performing at ArtsAltoona's AllAges show on Thursday, Dec. 23. The Pines and Dr. Chance Bartleby & the ?! will be featured at the AllAges show, sponsored by ActiveAltoona.com. Opening the show are The Pines, a Roaring Spring based three-piece band. All three bandmembers are currently students at Central High School. Logan Warner plays guitar, with Alex Snyder on bass guitar and keyboard, and Ben Brumbaugh on drums. While they are currently looking for a vocalist, their in...
Charlie Clapper of New Enterprise passed away tragically on Aug. 22, 2018. He left behind a handicapped daughter, Beth, and a disabled wife, Robin. The Clappers struggled with hardships through out their lives. Beth was a small child when she was hurt on the family farm. She was left with paralysis and was severely handicapped forced to use a wheelchair. Robin worked hard all her life until health issues left her also disabled and struggling to provide for her family. Their home is not handicap...
On Saturday Dec. 4, 2021, Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society held their annual Christmas Tea at the Bedford Middle School. President Becky Johnen presented each member with a hand-quilted hot pad as a reminder of the support and protection offered to each member in DKG. Also, members were recognized for years of membership. Lori Criswell, membership chair, presented certificates to members celebrating milestones in DKG: Danelle Diehl for five years; Sandy Hoenstine and Patty...
Blair County will have a drive-through only COVID-19 testing clinic at the Blair County Convention Center, One Convention Center Drive, Altoona, to help contain the spread of cases during the holiday season. Please consider getting tested before spending time with family and friends. Clinics will be held during the following dates and times: January 2022 testing dates: • Monday, Jan. 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Tuesday, Jan. 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Wednesday, Jan. 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Thursday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m.-6p.m. Mid-nasa...
September Makayla Hall New Enterprise Parents: Ryan and Megan Hall School Honors and Accomplishments: High Honor Roll, Presidential Academic Excellence award, FBLA State Winner – Client Services, Challenge Program – Attendance Award winner, Bedford County Fall Foliage Festival Queen Contest – First runner-up, Bedford Gazette (2020-21) recognition – Soccer, 2nd team, and Basketball, honorable mention School Activities: Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading, FBLA, NHS, Student Council, SADD, and Varsit...
The new policy regarding Plum Creek Mountain continues to draw protests from some people, prompting Roaring Spring Borough Council President Rodney Green to open the Dec. 13 council meeting addressing what he said is misinformation regarding the land. Green said some of the comments made at last month’s meeting regarding the mountain ground were not factual. “I do think we need to reply to some of those comments,” Green said. Green said he has heard comments that the Pennsylvania Game Commission is functioning as a private police force to manag...
The Claysburg and Cove-area communities lost more than a businessman with the death of Timothy Cleveland, who passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 14 at the age of 52. Cleveland was the owner of C&S Markets in Martinsburg and Claysburg. A message posted on the C&S Market Facebook page stated Cleveland “Loved every single one of his shoppers until the last second. He will forever be part of this community and life without him will never be the same.” Cleveland’s reach in the community extended beyond the market. He coached junior high boys’ basketb...
For about four years, Parker Gregg and Cayden Wright have been developing and perfecting their invention, Air Alert. The Central seniors have officially received a patent for this life-saving invention. Air Alert is a device designed to detect carbon monoxide and automatically shut off an engine when the carbon monoxide levels get too high. The idea originated from Gregg, who lost his father to carbon monoxide poisoning four years ago. Gregg approached Wright, his friend "pretty much since the...
