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  • Watters' Photo Chosen As One Of The Top Ten

    ERIC SHIELDS, Herald Correspondent|Jul 3, 2024

    Everett photographer Della Watters competed in the World Photographic Cup. Her photo "Showered with Blessings" was taken at a summer wedding in Bedford at the Community Light Fellowship Church. Watters said the photo was a simple and pure wedding in the morning with a lunch reception. It was very similar to a church worship service with a sermon and hymns and was a reverent occasion. In the photo, she said the just-married couple was exiting the church to go to their vehicle and the entire crowd...

  • Keeping cool

    Jul 3, 2024

    Williamsburg coach Emily Carper helps Ryanna Becker, 3, keep cool during the 8U All Star Tournament between Williamsburg and Claysburg Saturday afternoon at the Williamsburg little league field....

  • Summer Adventures at the Library

    NATALIE GORSUCH, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jul 3, 2024

    “We hope to keep seeing new faces, new families and have people really enjoy the programs,” Librarian Assistant Jennifer Hoffman said. She is referring to the many new programs that the Williamsburg Public Library has to offer. On Tuesday, June 18, the Library began their first game day and hobby day with lots of games for all ages, in hopes to attract more to the library. “It was pretty cool,” Hoffman said, “I got to play a lot of different games, and it was just neat watching the kids play.” Some of the games played were Dungeons & Dragons,...

  • Woodbury Township Opens Black Top Bids

    NATALIE GORSUCH, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jul 3, 2024

    Woodbury Township Supervisors awarded multiple bids during June’s meeting. For stone and blacktop bids, the Township received two bids – one from Grannas Bros, and one from New Enterprise. Citing price and convenience for location, stone and blacktop bids were awarded to Grannas Bros; Rich Eastep made a motion to award bids to Grannas with Paul Harclerode seconding, motion passed. New Enterprise was awarded the UNIQUE paving bid with Harclerode making the motion and Eastep seconding, motion passed. With paving bids, two bids were once aga...

  • Menu from the USS Enterprise

    CATI KEITH, Staff Writer|Jul 3, 2024

    A Martinsburg resident shared this scan of a menu from the USS Enterprise (CV-6) that her mother received from a friend. According to the National Museum of the United States Navy, The USS Enterprise (CV-6) is a Yorktown class aircraft carrier that was commissioned at Newport News, Va., on May 12, 1938. She was at sea during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Three days later, she became the first U.S. Navy warship to sink a Japanese warship, submarine I-70, and later that...

  • The History of America's Independence Day

    Jul 3, 2024

    Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival of the holiday so they can host barbecues, enjoy the sun, listen to their favorite summertime tunes and commemorate the freedoms afforded by the monumental events that led to the holiday’s establishment. Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1941, but July 4th has stood as the birth of American independence for much longer. July 4th marks a pivotal m...

  • MBIC Church Members Take a Trip to Colombia

    Miranda Madden, Intern|Jun 27, 2024

    Recently, 19 members of the Martinsburg Brethren in Christ Church (MBIC) traveled to Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. There, the members had the opportunity to teach children about God and help out at several ministries. Erin Barley, a member who went along, described the trip as something “I’m really glad that I did.” The members mostly spent their time at El Camino Academy, a Christian school located in northwestern Bogotá. The group ran the school’s “June Jamboree,” a program involving mis...

  • Morrisons Cove Dairy Show Dates

    Jun 27, 2024

    The Morrisons Cove Dairy Show will be held Monday July 29 through August 2, 2024. Stay tuned for a detailed schedule of the week’s events. Wednesday night is a special night with Pie and Ice Cream Festival at 7 p.m. with musical entertainment by Jeff Corle known as The Bachelor Farmer at 7:30 p.m. The committee encourages community members to enter exhibits in other departments (vegetables, farm crops, needlework, floral, etc.) until noon Monday, July 31. Baked goods can be entered until 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 1. Call Central High School at 8...

  • NBC Board Approves Property Tax Increase

    THOMAS SCHMITT, Herald Correspondent|Jun 27, 2024

    The Northern Bedford County School District Board of Directors approved a 3.65% property tax increase for the 2024/25 school year representing a hike of .34 of a mill. This will represent a $45 annual tax increase for the average household. The only dissenting vote opposing the budget came from board member Ralph Scott. The General Fund Budget for 2024/25 will have revenues of $15,692,251 and expenditures of $16,482,065 with a deficit of $789,814. The local revenue from real estate tax of $3,289,204 is anticipated at 94 percent collection...

  • Martinburg Borough Approves Penn Street Curbing Project

    CATI KEITH, Staff Writer|Jun 27, 2024

    Martinsburg borough approved to spend $2,000 towards helping Zimmerman Family Dentistry put down new curbing at Penn Street, where they are currently building a new office. At the monthly meeting, on Monday June 3, Borough Manager Richard Brantner, Jr. said that the contractor asked the borough to assist with paying for the curbing. The total cost would be $13,400, he said. “We already have some money tied up in that lot — as of 2022 we do have an agreement for the geologist that we split the cost which is 50%,” Brantner, Jr. said. He said...

  • Staying Hydrated

    Jun 27, 2024

    Taya Biddle; 8; keeps hydrated in the dugout during the 8U All Star Tournament game between her Williamsburg team playing against Claysburg Saturday at Williamsburg’s little league field....

  • Webinar to Cover Tips for Record Keeping

    Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State Ag Sciences News|Jun 27, 2024

    For small-business owners looking to streamline their summer financials, Penn State Extension is offering a free lunchtime webinar, “Small Business Success: Essential Tips for Summer Recordkeeping,” from noon to 12:30 p.m. July 16. This session is designed for small-business owners; business managers; farm and food business owners; and retail food business owners looking streamline their summer financial recordkeeping. During this free 30-minute webinar, participants will dive into four essential strategies for efficient summer financial rec...

  • Lashinsky Approved to Sign Tax Assessments

    CATI KEITH, Editor|Jun 27, 2024

    Roaring Spring borough council approved to allow solicitor Larry Lashinsky to sign the tax assessment settlements from the county. He said the tax assessment appeals were filed by the Roaring Spring Park LLC which is the old Appvion plant, and there were appeals filed for 12 properties with all but three being within the borough. “It reflects that fact that the plant is being demolished and is not worth the $4 million assessed value,” Lashinsky said. He said the county had already been willing to reduce the value before the appeal, and it is...

  • Volunteers Needed To Count Pennsylvania's Birds

    Travis Lau, PA Game Commission|Jun 27, 2024

    Those birds you see in the backyard, around camp, while hiking or otherwise outside? They’re more important than you think. Reporting your observations of them is, too. The Game Commission, together with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, is conducting the third Pennsylvania Bird Atlas in state history. Between now and February 2029, it will document what birds live in Pennsylvania, where and in what numbers. “The atlas will provide a snapshot of the population status and distribution of birds in the Commonwealth,” Game Commission Ornithologist Sean...

  • Joyce Donates Books

    Jun 27, 2024

    Rep. John Joyce donated books from the Library of Congress to the Claysburg Area Public Library. The books ranged from picture books to adult non-fiction. From left to right, Palmer Knisely, Jane Knisely (Library Director), Rep. Joyce...

  • Agriculture Secretary Joins Local Ag Educator at Blue Knob State Park

    Jun 27, 2024

    Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined Danville Area High School agriculture teacher and forester Van Wagner at Blue Knob State Park in Bedford County to raise awareness of Pennsylvania’s hardwood forests, and the investments of the Shapiro Administration in agriculture and recreation to grow help grow Pennsylvania’s economy. “The value of our forests extends far beyond the $39 billion our hardwoods industry feeds into our economy every year,” Secretary Redding said. “Parks like Blue Knob serve as crucial hubs for tourism and recreatio...

  • Hileman's Replacement Named

    NATALIE GORSUCH, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 27, 2024

    Following the resignation of Amy Hileman as WHS Girls’ Basketball Head Coach at last month’s meeting, her replacement was named at the June meeting, Tuesday evening. Angela Detwiler, a teacher for the district and the Junior High Girls’ Coach for the past five seasons was named as her replacement. Detwiler, is a decorated athlete in her own right, commanding accolades during her high school years at Bishop Guilfoyle. “I can’t think of a better place to teach and coach – I’d like to thank Amy for all of her support the last five years,” she s...

  • Williamsburg Women's Civic Club Goes Green

    NATALIE GORSUCH, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 27, 2024

    “Reuse, repurpose, and recycle” was the theme of the evening, last Monday night as the Williamsburg Women’s Civic Club got together for their June banquet to close out the 2023-2024 season. Emcee for the evening, Dottie DuBois, said she along with the committee really went all out for the theme – biodegradable plates, bamboo silverware and to-go containers made from sugar cane. DuBois said the silverware holders were old library card holders she found at the First Methodist Church, where t...

  • Central High School Awards

    Jun 27, 2024

    Brady Albright: CHS STEM Departmental Award, Lisa Meyers Audet Memorial Scholarship, Yvonne Torzok Memorial Scholarship Brinnley Beech: Class of 2024 Valedictorian, CHS Mathematics Departmental Award, Challenge Program Award for Academic Excellence Emma Brooks: CHS Business Departmental Award, Dragon Spirit Award, Brielle Lana Harmon Scholarship Heather Brumbaugh: CHS Vocational Ag. Departmental Award, Joe & Gina Itle Ag Science Scholarship, The Roger and Dwight Smith Scholarship, Michael X. DeStefano Scholarship, David & Janet Hileman...

  • Hileman Leaves Program Better Than She Found It

    NATALIE GORSUCH, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    “A good coach can change a game, but a great coach can change a life,” John Wooden said. For many players, Lady Pirates Basketball Head Coach Amy Hileman’s short tenure has changed the lives of many ladies wearing that blue and white. She announced her resignation at the May Williamsburg Community School Board meeting. Hileman coached for five successful seasons for the Lady Pirates, winning a District 6 Championship in 2023, and leading the Pirates to the playoffs in 2021-2024. Current Williams...

  • Leah Shackley Send Off Party

    ERIC SHIELDS, Herald Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    It’s not every day that a community gets to send off one of their own to compete in the Olympic Trials. That’s just what happened at the Blair Regional YMCA on Thursday June 13. Bedford County native Leah Shackley made the trip to Indianapolis to compete. However, before her journey began, she was given a send off party at the Y. “I could not have done any of this without you guys. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much, “ Shackley said to the crowd, which consisted of dozens of well-wi...

  • C-K School Board Approves Tax Hike

    Thomas Schmitt, Herald Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    The Claysburg-Kimmel School District Board of Directors approved a property tax hike of 7.7% for the 2024-25 school year. This increase represents the maximum allowed under the Act 1 Index. The increase represents approximately $80/year to the average homeowner and will generate about $321,740 in revenue. Greenfield Township will have a 9.76 millage rate while Kimmel Township will be at a 11.71 millage rate. The board also approved the General Fund Budget of $14.7 million. The budget still represents a deficit of $362,196 with approximate...

  • Spring Cove Raised Real Estate Tax 3.2%

    THOMAS SCHMITT, Herald Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors, by a 7-2 margin, raised the real estate tax rate by 3.6% with a final rate of 11.6556 mills on the assessed dollar value of all real property taxable for school purposes in the district. The school district was allowed to raise real estate taxes to the maximum of 7.2% under the Act 1 index. Board members John Biddle, Chuck Gojmerac, Linda Smith, Troy Wright, Amy Acker-Knisely, Andrea Moses, and Gretchen Bettwy voted in favor of the tax hike while Kevin Smith and Misti Fisher, by phone, voted...

  • Benny R. Swope

    Jun 20, 2024

    Benny R. Swope, 87, of Roaring Spring, passed away June 15, 2024, at his home. He was born July 21, 1936, in Roaring Spring; son of the late Alvie and Myrtle (Dohrn) Swope. On Dec. 27, 1954, in Roaring Spring, he was united in marriage to Betty L. (Helsel) Swope. He is survived by his wife, Betty L.; son, Stanley R. Swope of Arizona; son, Rodney L. Swope (Christine) of Roaring Spring; son, Mark S. Swope (Tania) of New Enterprise; brother, Dennis Swope; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren,...

  • Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science

    Jun 20, 2024

    Daniel Longwell attended the state meeting for the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science at Penn State University on May 20, 2024. He received a 1st Award for his project “The Theremin: How Does Capacitance Affect Output Frequency?”. Daniel also received a Perseverance State Award for presenting at the state level for five years. As part of the competition, Daniel presented his project to a panel of judges along with ten of his peers. The state competition included presentations by over 160...

  • CACT's Production of Murder on the Orient Express

    Eric Shields, Herald Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    Claysburg Community Theatre will present Murder on the Orient Express on June 14 and 15 at the Claysburg Kimmel High School Auditorium. Director Maria Leppert says that the play is based off of the Agatha Christie book by the same name. It is about several passengers on the Orient Express and obviously a murder takes place. So, we see how the person is murdered. “If you have ever read any Agatha Christie books, you know that it’s a good story,” Leppert said. “We have some really great actors...

  • Bobcat of Martinsburg to Move to Altoona After Fire

    Amy Toth, Director of Marketing Pristows Equipment Group|Jun 20, 2024

    Pristows Equipment Group, the outdoor power equipment retailer in western and central Pennsylvania for 55 years, has announced the opening of Bobcat of Altoona. The new dealership will be located at 3227 Route 764 in Duncansville. Work is underway on the building, and although an official date has not been announced, the company is eyeing a July opening. The new dealership will replace the company’s Bobcat of Martinsburg location. After a devastating fire in October 2023 claimed the entire building, the company set up a temporary trailer to c...

  • 'Herds and Her: Empowering Women in Dairy' Event

    Penn State Extension|Jun 20, 2024

    Dairy farmers and employees are invited to attend the “Herds and Her: Empowering Women in Dairy” event hosted by Penn State Extension from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 at the Central Milk Testing Laboratory at Penn State’s University Park campus. The workshop will gather women for an interactive boot camp-style workshop. Participants can gain practical knowledge to enhance their farm operations during this hands-on experience. Topics will include dairy reproductive anatomy for successful breeding programs, feeding for a healthy rumen to optimize pr...

  • CHS Graduates 143 Graduates Urged to 'Keep your face to the sunshine'

    Allan J. Bassler, Publisher|Jun 20, 2024

    The Spring Cove School District’s Central High School graduated 143 students at the varsity football field in Roaring Spring on Friday, May 31, on a summer day with clear skies, temperatures in the high 60s and a light breeze. Valedictorian Brinnley Beech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brett Beech of Roaring Spring, is headed to West Virginia University to study aerospace engineering. In her speech, Beech told her fellow graduates that they will be faced with challenges as they “venture out of your c...

  • Central High School Class of 2024

    Jun 20, 2024

    Brady Albright Harley Amick Logan Aungst Max Baker Fhilip Balantac Nickolas Baum Brinnley Beech Jacob Benton Lauren Benton Mark Bettwy Conner Boyles Emma Brooks Benjamin Brumbaugh Conor Brumbaugh Heather Brumbaugh Troy Butler Avery Campbell Bransen Colyer Davin Conley Breanne Corle Ian Crilly Emily Davis Elana Decker Bradan Defibaugh Campbell Detwiler Felix Diaz Megan Diehl Baron Dionis Kyle Dively Jack Dunn Bralyn Ellis Layla Ferguson Skyler Ferguson Rachel Fleck Rylie Franklin Kasey Frye Nicholas Garver Jaidyn Glass Paige Glunt Peyton Goff...

  • Central High School Class of 2024 Award Winners

    Jun 20, 2024

    Brady Albright Brinnley Beech Emma Brooks Heather Brumbaugh Troy Butler Avery Campbell Breanne Corle Ian Crilly Elana Decker Megan Diehl Felix Diaz Baron Dionis Jack Dunn Bralyn Ellis Skyler Ferguson Paige Glunt Mary Grill Delaney Hall Waylon Hinkle Bailey Hoover Madison Kennedy Morgan Knepp Kylie Love Maddison Mellott Julianna Myers Ethan Olivieri Ashlyn Renner MacKenzie Rhykerd Harrison Ritchey Caden Schenk Hunter Smith Isaac J. Smith Kaitlin Smith Madison Snowberger Griffin Snowberger Alex Snyder Meghan Stapleton Logan Warner Brennen...

  • Claysburg Graduates 52

    Natalie Gorsuch, Herald Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    The Claysburg-Kimmel Class of 2024 celebrated their Commencement exercises Saturday, June 1, at Bulldog Stadium. “Good morning, Claysburg,” Superintendent Brian Helsel said, welcoming the crowd. “It’s one of those days you’ll never forget. It’s a special day for so many of us. It’s often said that it takes a village to raise a child and a big part of your village is here today.” As he talked to the fifty-two seniors, Dr. Helsel said he had three pieces of advice for seniors. “One – in life,...

  • Graduation Scholarships/Awards 2024: Committee/Community Awards

    Jun 20, 2024

    Katelynn Klett - McEldowney Academic Scholarship Emalee Cavender - D.E. Brumbaugh Memorial Scholarship Elias Ritchey - Jennie Dively Gardner and George S. Dively Scholarship Cameron Claycomb Jenna Helsel - Levi H. Walter Scholarship Cameron Brown - Claysburg Area Community Scholarship Jenna Helsel - Nason Foundation Community Service Award Kennedy Lewis - Claysburg Pizza Business Award Cameron Claycomb - Good and Associates (Yingling Insurance) – Cameron Claycomb - NPC FBLA Award – Cameron Claycomb Riley Ebersole - Claysburg Legion Band Awa...

  • NBC Graduates Made the Most of High School Years

    CATI KEITH, Staff Writer|Jun 20, 2024

    Reaghan Grimes opened the 2024 graduation ceremony on the evening of Thursday, May 30, by talking to the class about their memories and how COVID-19 started when they were in eighth grade. “A new reality set in that forced us away from each other. We finished eighth grade doing school online with Zoom,” she said. They started high school with half of their classmates as the school district operated on a hybrid system. Grimes said eventually life returned to something they recognized. “We spent the last three years of high school making the m...

  • Class 2024

    Jun 20, 2024

    Breanna Saige Akers Brian Lee Amick, Jr. Addison Lee Arcq Noah Micahael Baker Brock Robert Beach Anna Capri Beckett Elizabeth Ruth Berry Rachel Marie Bithell Nathaniel Jeffrey Blackburn Lindsey DiAnn Bolinger Rachel Marie Bowman Josiah James Bowser Miranda Beth Brown Mason Lynn Brumbaugh Emma Nichole Byler Camden Michael Clapper Nicholas Hines Clevenger Samantha Mae Corle Ashton Cole Detterline Isaac Michael Dibert Rece Alexander Dibert Logan Michael Dick Vara Nicole Dietz Ava Grace Dively Richard Leo Fisher, Jr. Benjamin Eric Gable Cayden Lee...

  • Williamsburg Encourages Graduates to "Rise Up"

    Natalie Gorsuch, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    Secondary Principal Jennifer Frederick encouraged Class of 2024 to “Rise Up” during Commencement activities for Williamsburg Community School District, Friday May 24. “This has been such a rewarding experience for me, being your Principal,” she said, as she encouraged seniors. “Surround yourself with people who are proud of you in each stage ahead.” Frederick urged seniors to look deep down and see the determination that lives in each and every one of them. “I have witnessed some of your knock-downs but you have chosen to rise up and meet the...

  • Class of 2024 Award Winners

    Jun 20, 2024

    Eliza Jo Mock Valedictorian Award, Andrew Foster England Mathematics Award, Debra McNerlin Memorial Scholarship, Honor Award, National Honor Society, PA Math League Award, President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Williamsburg Women’s Civic Club Sport Award – Cross Country Roger Lee Royer III Salutatorian Award, Cody G. Speacht Grannas Bros. Stone & Asphalt Mathematics Award, First Methodist Church of Williamsburg Scholarship, Honor Award, National Honor Society, President’s Award for Educational Achievement Isaiah Michael Aurandt John Ph...

  • Class 2024

    Jun 20, 2024

    Isaiah Michael Aurandt Caleb William Barroner Emma Grace Bratton Ivan Jay Brubaker Mecenzie Hope Calderwood Claire Renee Carper Leah Renee Criswell Melvin Jesse Detwiler, Jr. Hannah Shae Dixon Chloe Renee England Rowan Eugene Gorsuch Talmadge Christian Gunnett Billie Mae Harnish Wyatt Jacob Heeter Ayla Elaine Hileman Cadynce Michael Hughes Nathan Andrew Hunter Jesse Landon Kephart Hayden Jordan Lee Kifer LuZane Robert Kuchenbrod Kara Marie Lansberry Isaac Sean McGregor Andrew Jacob McMonagle Eliza Jo Mock Emma Paige Morgan Megan Diane Palmer...

  • Baker Mansion Hosting From Civil War to Civil Rights Guided Tour

    ERIC SHIELDS, Herald Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    The Baker Mansion will be hosting the From Civil War to Civil Rights guided tour of the mansion on Friday June 21 at 7 p.m. This event will highlight the Baker Mansion’s new exhibits on African American Heritage and the Underground Railroad in Blair County and Blair County in the Civil War. The event will begin with a presentation by Dr. Jared Frederick on the events that preluded the Civil War, and from there guests will be guided through the exhibits by local historian Harriett Gaston and E...

  • Mearkle to Speak at Blair County Genealogical Society

    Jun 20, 2024

    The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:00 pm Thursday, June 20, at the Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Rd. Hollidaysburg. The meeting will feature local author Kevin Mearkle speaking about his book “The Underground Railroad in Bedford County”. The book details activities of the Underground Railroad and some of the people who helped enslaved people to freedom in the north. The book also contains over 100 photographs and images of people, landmarks, slave registration documents, and reward advertisements for run...

  • Martinsburg Boosters Plant Flowers

    Jun 20, 2024

    On Friday, May 17, the Martinsburg Boosters were hard at work beautifying the town with their annual flower planting. Volunteers were Joyce Hoover, Cathy Feather, Linda Smith-Boosters and Sheila Charlton from Mid Penn Bank. Flowers were donated by Brubaker’s Greenhouse, Spring Farm Greenhouse and Piney Creek Greenhouse....

  • Fairview Church of the Brethren in Williamsburg Turns 150

    NATALIE GORSUCH, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    “The Weekend,” as the celebration committee for the Fairview Church of the Brethren refers to as the occasion of the church turning 150 years old, will take place on July 19-July 21, in Williamsburg. Plans for this event have been almost two years in the making. In 2023, Pastor Alan Brumbaugh along with church members Dave Sollenberger and Tisha Ray began meeting bimonthly with three goals for the weekend – picking a weekend for the celebration, booking a keynote speaker, and booking a band....

  • Williamsburg Native Patty Wilson Closes Out Library Series

    NATALIE GORSUCH, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 20, 2024

    “This is the one I’ve been waiting for,” Loranne Keithley said of local author Patty Wilson who closed out the month-long Williamsburg Public Library series featuring local authors and historians. Wilson is no stranger to the library as she has presented many times there. She grew up in Williamsburg and has family in the area. She said her first book was supposed to be a “quick project.” Wilson has written stories for the Altoona Mirror, Bedford Gazette, and has articles published nationall...

  • Blair County 4-H Sharpshooters Dominate State Team Competitions

    Jun 20, 2024

    The Blair County 4-H Sharpshooters swept the 4-H State Air Rifle Competition, placing 1st in both the senior and the junior divisions in this year’s 4-H state championship. The tournament was held on May 4th in the Ag Progress Complex in Pennsylvania Furnace. Claiming the 1st place senior team division medals for the second year in a row were lady sharpshooters Alivia Snyder - third place overall, Joulia Wolf - second place overall, and Alexis Sumner - seventh place overall. The team led the s...

  • Three generations of mushroom hunters

    Jun 20, 2024

    (From left) John Clinich (his T-shirt says “Hunting Season”), grandson Jonah Clinich (his shirt says “It’s in my DNA”), and Jonah’s dad Josh Clinich (his shirt says “I’m a fungi with good morels”)....

  • Lakemont Talks About Plans for the 2024 Summer Season

    Jun 20, 2024

    Since 1894, Lakemont Park has been a longstanding focal point for the Altoona Community and Blair County. Since announcing changes for the 2024 Summer season, they have been steadily working to transition the park features to provide new forms of events and activities to better serve the needs of Blair County residents. “We hope our community will find new ways to enjoy our beautiful ground as we update the Lakemont Park experience,” Andrea Cohen said. Currently, there are four full-sized basketball courts, two sand volleyball courts, two 18-...

  • ASO Announces Summer Discovery Series

    Jun 20, 2024

    The Altoona Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce its Summer Discovery Series, a lineup of free outdoor concerts featuring the sounds of members of the Altoona Symphony Orchestra and the Gerhart Chamber Ensemble, a community string ensemble beginning its second year. Join the orchestra for a summer of music for all ages. Summer Discovery Series Schedule: June 27 – “Rockin’ the Night Away” • Time: 6:00 PM • Venue: Sugar Run Brewing Co., 511 Municipal Drive, Duncansville (Food or drink purchase is not required) July 11 – “Far Off Land...

  • Visitors Bring Up Serious Issues and Questions to the Board

    Thomas Schmitt, Herald Correspondent|Jun 13, 2024

    The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors June Committee of the Whole meeting brought up several speakers during Recognition of Visitors who brought forth serious issues and questions to certain board members that they felt were problematic and need to be addressed. Brian Gahagan, former school board of directors president, questioned board member Kevin Smith and those who ran with him for election to the school board on their lack of transparency. He questioned why those who ran with him as a group were no longer supporting him as a...

  • Awards Gala Features Cove Winners

    Eric Shields, Herald Correspondent|Jun 13, 2024

    The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is presenting its first ever Awards Gala on June 20 at the Blair County Convention Center. For many years, the Chamber has had their annual meeting where they have given out different types of awards to individuals and businesses. They also had their Hall of Fame dinner, which also had a full slate of awards. Those two award events have been combined. Now all the awards will be presented at a red carpet event. Linda Stotler, Communications and Marketing Manager for the Blair County Chamber of Commerce said...

  • Honoring Those Who Have Fallen

    Shrieff James Ott|Jun 13, 2024

    The Blair County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation Inc. is an organization committed to honor and remember our fallen men and women in Law Enforcement. These men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the safety and wellbeing of the citizens of Blair County. The creation of the organization followed the “in the line-of-duty death” of Blair Township Patrolman Ronald J. Turek in 1985. Following that sad day, friends, family, and colleagues of Patrolman Turek began planning efforts to create what is now the Bla...

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