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Carved from a half-ton of butter, the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture highlights this year’s theme of Harvesting More. The farm show runs Jan. 8-15, 2022. The sculpture, a longtime PA Farm Show staple that celebrates Pennsylvania’s nearly 5,400 dairy farmers, highlights that there is strength in diversity and unity. Pennsylvania agriculture is present all across the commonwealth – on rural acres and in vacant city lots – and it’s all essential to ensuring the availability and accessibility of food for all. “Over the past 22 mon...
Governor Tom Wolf today announced one new low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will support the growth of Lampire Biological Labs Inc. in Bedford County. “The PIDA loan approved today is an investment in a homegrown company that began in Pennsylvania more than 44 years ago,” said Gov. Wolf. “This funding will support Lampire Biological Labs as they hire new employees, boost their local economy, and continue to grow and expand right here in the commonwealth.” In 2021, PIDA approved $50,...
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. Students in the geometry classes of Central High School...
Improving one’s physical fitness can lead to a healthier mind and understanding of self, as well. For some, the new year comes with new habits in the form of resolutions. A popular resolution is getting into shape or trying a new activity. Though many believe that people only stick with this goal short term, there are many who have continued to add fitness into their lives. Robin Brantner of Williamsburg belongs to a few activity groups, including the Crossroads Spin Group for five years and one year with Mission Rise. For her, exercise is m...
WISE Women of Blair County is pleased to announce that they are seeking applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. Deadline for applications is no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022. These completed applications must be received by email or US Postal mail to WISE Women at our address of P. O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or you may submit your application to our email address of info@wisewomenofblaircounty.org. Scholarships will be available to Blair County resident...
A Martinsburg man is facing 74 summary counts of selling vehicles without a dealer license, charges that carry a fine of $1,000 for each count. According to charges filed by North Woodbury Township police, Cloyd E. Tipton, 32, was essentially acting as a used car dealer without the proper credentials. Under Pennsylvania law, it is illegal for an individual to sell more than four vehicles a year without a dealer license. Police said the investigation into Tipton’s activities show he sold 74 vehicles between 2018 and 2021. North Woodbury T...
NOVEMBER Emilee Koontz Parents: Brad and Jen Koontz School Honors and Accomplishments: High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Presidential Academic Excellence Award; Early College Program School Activities: Student Council, PRIDE Team, Future Business Leaders of America, Choir, Select Choir, School Musicals Community/Employment: Owner of Eclectic Designs by Emilee Future Plans: Attend Allegany College of Maryland and then transfer to Mount Aloysius or Penn State University to major in...
The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors observed a moment of silence in remembrance of Matthew Treon at their combined reorganizational and regular meetings on Jan. 3, 2022. Treon, who passed away the previous week, was the township’s long-time road foreman. He also served as a supervisor since 2018. Grace Helsel, a former township employee, spoke in honor and memory of Treon. She said that it is important to remember the time and effort that supervisors put into the township and said it would be hard to fill Treon’s many roles with the...
Shown are Northern Bedford Middle School's December Students of the Month (from left): Grade 6 – Hailee Troy, daughter of Michael & Chelsea Troy; Trace Baker, son of Mark & Mindy Baker; Grade 8 – Dyllan Keller, son of Jessi Willis & Jeremy Keller; Shelby Dively, daughter of Blaire & Jamie Dively; Grade 7 – Gavin Taylor, son of Robert & Amanda Taylor; Amberly Detterline, daughter of Aaron & Donna Detterline....
To help combat the surge of COVID-19 cases locally, Conemaugh Health System is requesting that patients and visitors (ages 2 and older) wear medical-grade masks instead of cloth masks at facilities across the health system. While cloth masks offer some protection, studies show that medical masks offer a higher level of protection from COVID-19 and its variants. Patients and visitors with cloth masks, gaiters, or bandanas will be provided a medical-grade mask upon arrival. Masking is required at all times within health system facilities. “With u...
Blair County still has COVID-19 testing dates available. Blair County will have a drive-through only COVID-19 testing clinic at the Blair County Convention Center, One Convention Center Drive, Altoona, PA. Clinics will be held during the following dates and times: • Thursday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mid-nasal passage swab PCR tests will be performed. Testing is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is completely free. Testing is also open to individuals who are not county residents. Patients must be age three a...
The Freedom Township Board of Supervisors began its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 3. by appointments for 2022. Maureen Hamor was named chairperson and Tim James was named vice-chairman. Ed Bender reappointed roadmaster as well as supervisor liaison between the township and fire company. Lisa Edmundson was reappointed secretary/treasurer. Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company Chief Ron Henry was named Emergency Management Coordinator and Melvin Edmundson was named fire marshal. Supervisors approved the hiring of Eric Calhoun as a...
Two people are behind bars and a third is being sought after an alert police officer followed a vehicle into a restricted area of Roaring Spring where he discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia. According to Roaring Spring police, on Dec. 30 at approximately 10 p.m., an officer spotted a vehicle turn onto Papermill Road, which is blocked off with a mound of gravel to prevent access to the former Appvion paper mill. According to police, the officer recognized the driver as Isaac W. Detwiler, 43, of Roaring Spring, and the passenger as Amanda R....
On Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, the Board of Commissioners had their first opportunity to discuss the required intergovernmental agreement Blair County must enter with all of the municipalities in the county as a result of the referendum approved at the November general election. At the November general election, the voters in each of the 24 municipalities and the County approved a referendum requiring all 25 municipalities to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement declaring a Second Amendment Sanctuary and prohibiting the use of...
Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker gave an update of the District Health and Safety Plan at the Monday, Jan. 10, Spring Cove School District Board of Directors Committee of the Whole meeting. Baker said that the COVID Pandemic Planning Team met last week and reviewed the current Health and Safety Plan, which is on the agenda for the six-month mandated review. She said, “The team ultimately decided that no changes were needed to the plan as it is working well and provides flexibility to adjust to the ever changing directives of the CDC, Pa. Dept. of...
Cove-area fire companies saw an increase in calls in 2021 from the previous year, and the rise, at least in Williamsburg, according to Chief Ted Hyle, can be attributed to the loss of the town's ambulance service. Of Williamsburg's 405 calls, 162 were for the Quick Response Service (QRS) for medical help. Williamsburg responded to 36 motor vehicle accidents and three structure fires. Two summer storms that flooded the borough produced 41 calls for downed trees and wires. The storm also kept the...
Gas prices are a penny lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.522 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.522 Average price during the week of Dec. 27, 2021: $3.530 Average price during the week of Jan. 4, 2021: $2.518 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $3.538 Altoona $3.550 Beaver $3.579 Bradford $3.570 Brookville $3.438 Butler $3.517 Clarion $3.516 DuBois $3.540 Erie $3.480 Greensburg $3.538 Indiana $3.538 Jeannette $3.506...
Budgeting is purposefully reviewing and estimating our costs, income and overall cash operations for your farm or your business. If you're new to budgets, January is a great time to begin the process. We frequently reference a whole or partial budget. A whole budget considers the whole farm including every single income item to every single expense to loan or check that's moving through the business. Conversely, a partial budget examines a specific area instead of the whole operation. As an...
Woodbury Borough met for its first session of the year on Jan. 3 at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. After the salute to the flag Shawn Claycomb, who is now president, initiated the meeting. Expenditures were reviewed as well as state aid expenses. Total expenditures were $5,389. The balance in the general fund including two CD's is $131,723. In old business, Altoona Savings was sent a letter and it was received on Dec. 22. The bank has thirty days to respond. This letter is concerning...
Christmas The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 488 motor vehicle crashes, which killed six people and injured 90 others, during the Christmas holiday weekend from Dec. 24-26, 2021. Alcohol was a factor in 8 percent of the crashes, including one fatal crash, and resulted in 181 DUI arrests. State Troopers also arrested 158 individuals on criminal charges and issued 4,007 traffic citations. More information on 2021 Christmas holiday enforcement, broken down by troop, is available at...
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) highlighted the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), an upcoming program to help Pennsylvanians maintain access to drinking and wastewater service. Applications for LIHWAP open Jan. 4, 2022. "Access to clean drinking water and wastewater services that keep our homes safe are foundational to daily wellbeing," said DHS Acting Secretary Meg Snead. "I encourage all Pennsylvanians who are at risk of losing this essential service t...
Pennsylvania had the fifth-highest death rate from drug overdoses in the country in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While overdose death rates declined in Pennsylvania from 2017 to 2019, preliminary data for 2020 showed an increase. Jobs for substance use disorder, behavioral health, and mental health counselors are likely to increase 23 percent by 2026 across the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the opioid crisis continues to impact communities, there may be an even higher...
During its reorganizational meeting on Monday, Jan. 3, the Woodbury Township supervisors voted to increase the wages of workers by 50 cents an hour. Supervisor Ed Clark made the motion with Supervisor Craig Hamilton seconding, and the motion passed. Joe Lansberry was voted chairman, Clark was voted vice chairman, and Hamilton was voted as supervisor. Kelsie Lego was named as the township secretary/treasurer. Road workers reappointed included Ronald Williams, Keith Carper and Dave Clapper. Hamilton was reappointed as roadmaster. Aimee Willett wa...
Last year, all U.S. counties received a grant from the federal government – American Rescue Plan funds – to help with pandemic-related expenses. During the Jan. 3 re-organization meeting, the Catharine Township supervisors voted to use some of the money to help township employees. The supervisors agreed to give the five employees a $600 bonus each in lieu of a pay raise to reward them for working during the pandemic. This is what the ARP manual deemed "premium pay." Supervisor Ken Brenneman mad...
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center welcomed its first baby of 2022 on Monday, Jan. 3, at 11:45 a.m. Cayde Christian Collazo was born to Rebecca Shoup and Christopher Collazo of Claysburg. Cayde weighs 7 pounds and 6.8 ounces and measures 19.25 inches long. Judy Reffner (right) from the Nason Hospital Auxiliary presented the family with a diaper bag filled with items for Cayde and a purse filled with items to pamper Cayde's mother. The family received blankets, diapers, wipes, hats, socks, stuffed...
Martinsburg Borough is reminding residents of the regulations at the composting center and the upcoming composting and recycling fee. In a letter to composting members, Borough Manager Richard Brantner Jr. asked residents to only throw away biodegradable items in the composting facility. “For about a year now, we have video cameras placed at the Composting and Recycling Centers for your safety and protection,” Brantner said in the letter. “Over this past year, we have had numerous residents discarding non-biodegradable material in the Compo...
State Police in Bedford are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who they say threw full cans of soda at a Martinsburg man while he was operating a horse and buggy. According to police, the victim was traveling on Ridge Road in South Woodbury Township, at approximately 9 p.m. on Dec. 27, when someone operating a dark colored full sized pickup truck, threw the cans of soda at him. Police are asking anyone who may have information or want to report possible leads to contact the Bedford station....
The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Rd. Bob Dollar, current President of the Tyrone Area Historical Society, will present the “Remember a Vet” program and the “Long Journey Home” about WW2 Flyers, one being from Tyrone. Bob is 21.5 year Air Force Veteran who rose to the rank of Captain after being commissioned. He has written many articles for the Historical Society on Tyrone’s involvement in WW2 and military in general. He has also authored...
Just a reminder that there are only a few days left for homeowners and renters to apply for disaster assistance. Those who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the Remnants of Hurricane Ida living in Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York counties are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is Jan. 10. There are several ways to register: • Call the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362. Help is ava...
As of Dec. 31, 2021, Martinsburg Community Fund raised $4,5217.29. The 2021 fund drive will support 16 charitable agencies that do work in the Martinsburg area. The 16 agencies are Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg Supervised Recreation, Martinsburg Community Library, Spring Cove Youth Baseball League, Southern Alleghenies American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of Western Pa., Laurel Highlands Boy Scout Troop 358, Martinsburg Salvation Army, Home Nursing Agency (Healing Patch), Family Services Inc., Hershberger Memorial Pool Learn to Swim,...
The Central Pennsylvania World Hunger Association will be having its 48th Annual Meating Canning Project at the Chief Logan Fire Company in Lewistown, Pa. (formally East Derry Fire Company) on Feb. 7-10, 2022. This year the group will go over 3/4 of a million cans of meat produced by this canning site. They have canned at four different locations: Barrville, Milroy, Belleville, and at present Lewistown. It will not be known until the January meeting if there will be grinding or cutting the meat being canned this year or if masks or face...
In 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) investigated more than 4,000 complaints of alleged labor law violations and returned more than $3.5 million in earned wages to Pennsylvania workers whose employers violated a labor law, according to data released today by L&I Secretary Jennifer Berrier. “Pennsylvania workers are entitled to every dollar they earn, and that’s why the department’s Bureau of Labor Law Compliance works so hard to hold employers accountable when they wrongfully withhold wages or violate any of Penns...
JANUARY Olesya Lebedeva • Parents: Nadezada Detwiler • Williamsburg • School Activities: Student Council, Class Secretary, Art Club • Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with friends and family • Honors/Awards Received: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Student of the Month • Favorite Quote: "God is within her, she will not fall." – Psalm 46:5 • Future Plans: Go to college to study marketin...
A Claysburg man is facing felony burglary charges after police said he entered an apartment without permission and damaged several walls. According to charges filed by Greenfield Township police, on Dec. 19, the resident of the apartment reported that Warren C. Dutil, 29, entered her apartment at around 3 a.m. while she was at work and put several holes in the walls throughout the apartment. The victim told police that she and Dutil had an argument the previous day while she was at work and that he appeared intoxicated while at a bar earlier...
Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike increased over the weekend, widening the turnpike’s gap as the most expensive tollway system in the world. A 5-percent toll increase approved by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) this summer took effect just after midnight on Sunday for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. The increase applies to the entire turnpike system, with the exception of the Southern Beltway west of Pittsburgh. The increase, the lowest annual hike in six years, goes toward the turnpike’s required payments to the state to...
Governor Tom Wolf announced an investment of $70 million for 317 projects across Pennsylvania that will revitalize communities, create new recreational opportunities, and conserve natural spaces. One project will affect Blair and Bedford counties: • Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $37,000, Prepare an update to the 2000 River Conservation Plan for the Juniata River Watershed in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder and Somerset counties. “Our outdoor places are among the things that...
Secondary students at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) recently placed in the top eight teams at the National Engineers Week Chain Reaction Contraption Contest at the Carnegie Science Center of Pittsburgh. The annual contest is designed to foster an interest in engineering by challenging students to create a machine that will accomplish a specific task in at least 20 steps. In 2021, the task was “turn the page.” Each team submits preliminary design drawings for their contraption (which can be no larger than 2 feet by 3 f...
Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman announced a $250,000 penalty stemming from a comprehensive Affordable Care Act market conduct examination that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) conducted on the practices and procedures of UPMC Health Coverage, Inc. and UPMC Health Options, Inc. The UPMC examination, which covers the period from Jan. 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016, identified claims processing violations, including claims being denied when they should have been paid and notification and processing delays. The examination also...
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Robert Torres highlighted the Wolf Administration’s successful rebrand of the PA Senior Food Box Program in 2021, formally known as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Since taking steps to improve access to and awareness of the program, more than 7,100 new seniors have enrolled. Key to the effort is a partnership between the Departments of Agriculture and Aging that has enabled the Department of Aging’s PACE pharmaceutical assistance program to conduct outreach to its enr...
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania released these rural snapshots regarding health care providers and facilities....
Penn State Extension will be offering a workshop called Getting Started in Maple Syrup for those who are interested in learning how to make their own maple syrup. The workshop will be held on Jan. 26, 2022, at the Freedom Township Fire Hall located at 139 Municipal St., East Freedom. The workshop will begin at 6 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. Maple syrup is an all-natural product that is a healthy alternative to other highly processed sugars. It is said to contain over 65 antioxidants that can help to prevent certain diseases. It can...
CENTRAL COVE Three Central Cove FFA members will receive their Keystone FFA degrees on Monday, Jan. 10, at the PA Mid-Winter FFA Convention held during the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg. In addition, Doug and Yvette Longenecker will be recognized at the convention for having three children earn this degree. Longenecker siblings who received their Keystone Degree include Katheryn (2022), Victoria (2020), Yvonne (2018). Ashley Sollenberger Chapter: Central Cove FFA School: Central High School FFA...
Much stayed the same after Martinsburg Borough Council's reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 3. Reorganization Magisterial District Judge Andrew Blattenberger attended to swear new and old members into office. Edward Bennett and Charles Kensinger were again sworn in on council for 4-year terms. Durban Metzler also returned for a 2-year term. M. Jane Staily was sworn in as the tax collector for a 4-year term. New member James Dell took his oath for a 4-year term on council. Other new...
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...
