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The Southern Cove Power Reunion met Feb. 1. Tractor and gun raffle tickets are being sold. Those interested should contact any club member. Additional electrical work was completed in the museum building. With the new shelving and flooring, the building will be better set up for equipment displays. May 18 will be the member banquet, held on the grounds. More information will be released in the newsletter and at the next meeting. June 29 will be the club’s tractor ride. More information is forthcoming. The club is always looking for members a...
A well-known and loved Cove restaurant closed its doors forever on Jan. 21. What was known for 44 years as the Creekside Inn was originally called Bull Snyders and The Red Lantern. Original Creekside owners Nancy and Ron Brumbaugh purchased the property near East Freedom at 3059 Everett Road in 1980 and Nancy renamed it the Creekside Inn. The establishment’s fish tank was always noticed and commented on. Nancy tells the story of how a woman came in to the restaurant who sold fish tanks. B...
The longtime victims of flood waters in Gaysport received good news with the announcement that the borough of Hollidaysburg had been awarded $690,000 in grant money for the Gaysport stormwater project. Approval was given by Hollidaysburg Borough Council to use a portion of the grant money to purchase 7.8 acres of the Stowell Farm to construct a retention pond as part of the stormwater project. The original estimate of the cost was around $1million for the project. The final cost will be above that. Borough Solicitor Nathan Karn said the match...
The Spring Cove School District has released information about the 2024-25 Kindergarten registration for those interested in all-day kindergarten classes for five-year-old children. The online registration date for children who will begin kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year is Wednesday, Feb. 7. To be eligible to enter the kindergarten program, a child must be five or become five years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2024. Any child who did not attend kindergarten and will be six years of age on or before the first day of the school term may...
A former Cove business woman and pastor recently published a devotional book. The book titled “Simply, Good Morning and Shalom” written by Millie Baker, is a year-long devotional with an extra section at the end for special days that have no set date. “Each thought I send out — now to over 100 people — begins with a greeting of good morning and ends with a blessing of Shalom — a wish for inner peace,” she said is how the book got its title. Baker said the devotional is meant to help people s...
Volunteering is a great way to strengthen communities and support good causes. Adults looking to volunteer for the first time may be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of opportunities to lend a hand. Finding the right volunteering opportunity requires careful consideration of a host of factors, including some that people new to volunteering may be unaware of. · Time: One way to narrow down your volunteering opportunities is to consider how much time you have to give back. If your schedule is often hectic, it may be hard to honor a commitment to...
Williamsburg senior Chloe England is putting her social media management skills to work in a co-op work arrangement with Biddle’s Brewing of Williamsburg. In her sophomore year, England signed up to attend the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC) for digital communications. She had been posting to social media since she was seven years old, making YouTube videos. “Now, not a day goes by when I do not receive a sponsored package in the mail to share with my online aud...
Following last month’s surprise resignation of Woodbury Township Supervisor Craig Hamilton, the remaining supervisors appointed Rich Eastep to that position during the Feb. 1 meeting. Supervisor Ed Clark made the motion to appoint Eastep with Chairman Joe Lansberry seconding, and the motion passed. The supervisors also approved Hamilton’s resignation. Resolution 2014-01 was passed regarding fee increases and the township tax collector. Supervisor Clark made a motion to hire Young, Oakes, and Bro...
For many families in the Cove and surrounding areas, the Pa. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a god-send. WIC provides health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referral services and nutritious foods. WIC has improved the nutrition and health of families in Pennsylvania since 1974 by providing nutrition services, breastfeeding support, health care and social service referrals, and healthy foods. Through WIC, pregnant women, mothers, and caregivers of infants and young children...
A local volunteer organization that has been around since 1947, is continuing to help different causes within the community. The Martinsburg Community Fund, which many might know from the thermometer in front of the Hometown Bank at the corner of North Market and East Allegheny Streets, is an annual fund drive. Randy Stoltz has been chairman of the volunteer organization for more than 20 years and said that there are eight members on the board. “It is a unique thing – it gives an opportunity to...
Stylish Fashions, located at 908 Spruce St., Roaring Spring, opened for business in November 2023. Owner Susan Knisely has sold fashions on eBay for more than 23 years. She also had a store about 12 years ago in Roaring Spring. Knisely has always been interested in fashion and decided to open this store selling new and used items. Used items are accepted and bought by appointment only. A variety of clothing and shoes can be found in many sizes. T-shirts can be made to order. Saturday event...
The Woodbury Borough met on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Center. President Shawn Claycomb led the group on the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and then called the meeting to order. The expenditures and treasurer’s report was given by Barbara Wilt. There was no mayor’s report given, no SCJMA report, and no Woodbury Area Community Center report given, as the council was not provided any. The next BCAM meeting will be March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Bedford Legion. Claycomb provided an update on tar and chipping that is to be done on low...
From The Center Square The return of a long-lost woodland critter to Pennsylvania is delayed — or may not happen at all. The Pennsylvania Game Commission was considering a $2 million project to bring back the American marten, also known as the pine marten, to the commonwealth. About the size of two small cans of beans, the weasel disappeared from the woods here in the early 1900s due to deforestation and overhunting. Officials planned to introduce 300 martens in the Northern Tier and estimated the population could hit 10,000 martens s...
In the quest to improve internet connectivity in the Cove area, Dwayne Zimmerman, owner of Crowsnest Broadband, talked about the challenges faced by residents and solutions presented to deal with varying levels of service across the region. He said that the service quality in the Cove area is “decent,” but varies significantly depending on the location. There is an AT&T cell tower at the northern end of Clover Creek and another near Smith Transportation. T-Mobile has one tower in Fredericksburg...
The North Woodbury Township supervisors have put out a notice that the Creps Road Bridge would be closing. According to the notice, it was a decision made by Blair County and PennDOT. Since this is a county bridge, the supervisors said they had no input in closing the bridge and directed questions to the Blair County commissioners. Amy Webster, Blair County commissioner, said the bridge was closed on Jan. 24, due to “structural deficiencies.” She said there is a short detour in place, but the...
Fallon Smith, manager of the Cove Community Theater, recently discussed the theater’s recent endeavors and upcoming projects with the Herald. The theater, located in a converted church building in Loysburg, has been a hub for various performances for five years, including escape rooms and murder mysteries. Their most recent attraction, “Escape the Hop Soda Shop - Escape Room,” transported participants from a modern-day day diner to the 1950s, and participants were given the challenge of finding their way back. The experience, which took place...
The Claysburg Education Foundation is pleased to announce The George S. Dively and Jennie Dively Gardner Scholarship. The foundation was awarded monies to cover the annual scholarship award to promote the legacy of George S. Dively and Jennie Dively Gardner, who both grew up in Claysburg. The George S. Dively Scholarship portion is awarded in honor of George S. Dively, a native of the Claysburg area and a member of the first high school class of 1917. The Jennie Dively Gardner Scholarship portion is awarded in honor of Mrs. Jennie Dively...
Scott Barger, in his bid to be the state representative for the 80th District, is taking the opportunity to connect with constituents through his “Bagels with Barger” tour. The 80th District includes Blair County and part of Huntingdon County. The Restored Grounds coffee shop in Martinsburg was the second stop of six for Barger recently. Barger is challenging incumbent state Rep. Jim Gregory, R-Hollidaysburg, in the upcoming 2024 spring Primary Election. Barger is seeking the nomination to be...
Allegany College of Maryland recognized 162 graduates at the conclusion of the fall 2023 semester. A commencement ceremony was held on Dec. 15. The graduates earned 176 associate degrees and certificates. Cove-area members of ACM’s 2023 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below. Bedford – Leah Davidson, Associate of Science in Nursing; Taylor Foster, Associate of Science in General Studies; Camden Koontz, Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology; Noah Laird, Associate of Science in Arts & Sciences - Psychol...
The Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia (WCoNA) is coming to Saint Francis University in Loretto, Friday, March 15 through Saturday, March 16. The program features 25 workshops and presentations on topics including poetry, voice, developing a sense of place, screenwriting, marketing your book, publishing, Appalachian heritage and history, character development, and memoir. During the Friday evening opening, USA Today best-selling author David Poyer will offer a special presentation on writing in the age of AI. The event, focused on buildi...
The Dunnings Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) will present the Winter 2024 event in their “Still Listening” guest speaker series on local history on Feb. 25. Michael Corle of Bedford will present “Changing Narratives: The New Voice of Rural Museums.” This Still Listening program will be held at the Dunnings Creek Friends Meetinghouse (also known as the Old Brick Quaker Church), located at 285 Old Quaker Church Road, Fishertown, on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome, but seating is lim...
The Off Pitt Street Theatre (OPS), located in downtown Bedford, has announced its winter and spring events. On Feb. 5, the group will offer its monthly writing club, “Monday Muse” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Feb. 17, OPS will host the “Bad Romance”show with five headlining performers, and in line with the group’s theme for February. At the end of February, OPS will hold auditions for the eighth annual Winners Showcase. The top two winners of the annual script-writing competition will be produced. Auditions will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on...
Back in 2008 when I was the Williamsburg Farm Show queen, I had the wonderful opportunity to run against many young women at the Hershey Lodge to vie for Pennsylvania State Fair queen, and it was one of the best experiences I had as queen. Lucky for us, we get to relive that experience through this year’s Farm Show Queen Morgan Reighard, who recently traveled to Hershey to compete at the Pennsylvania State Fair. Reighard is the 19-year-old daughter of Brian and Lisa Reighard of Williamsburg. S...
Lacie Merritts received a check for (at the time) $1,800 to help financially during her battle with cancer. The donation occurred as the Williamsburg Lady Pirates hosted a “Bigger than Basketball Game” on Jan. 22, when the team played Southern Huntington. The event was spearheaded by Sideline Cancer. Sideline Cancer has helped throughout this area by raising more than $80,000 for those who are battling cancer. In the fund-raiser games, proceeds raised from Sideline Cancer merchandise and oth...
Hometown Hero Banners The Williamsburg Women’s Civic Club has decided with the Williamsburg Borough that the current Hometown Hero banners will be used for one more year. Organizers say that some of the pictures have faded and the banners are becoming brittle. The original agreement was to have all banners serviceable for three to five years. This year would mark their fourth year. At the end of 2024, the banners will be retired and returned to whomever sponsored them. The Borough also approved allowing the Civic Club to have another Hero B...
I got to thinking about all the great older TV shows, so this week’s question was inspired by those thoughts: What was your favorite old-school TV show? Here is what a few had to say: Travis McCall: Saved by the Bell Barb Dulaney: I Love Lucy Sheryl Hart: Have Gun Will Travel Michael Merritts: Remington Steele, MASH Shirley Flaugh: Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” – as soon as I got home from school in the 50s Jon Detwiler: Emergency and Archie Bunker Sue Hetrick: The Waltons Karen Stoy: All In The Family Josh Detwiler: Dukes of Hazzard R...
The Claysburg Education Foundation is pleased to announce that The Bruno and Lena DeGol Family Foundation has awarded a $1,500 annual scholarship to the Claysburg Education Foundation for a period of 10 years beginning in 2022. The scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of Donald E. Witherspoon to a Claysburg-Kimmel senior who will be pursuing a four-year degree. Witherspoon was a Greenfield-Kimmel (now Claysburg-Kimmel) School District graduate of the Class of 1960. Witherspoon was also president of the Blair County Chapter of the...
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Altoona Curve have announced the Curve’s 2024 coaching staff for the upcoming season. The coaching staff will be headlined by new manager Robby Hammock. Curve GM Nate Bowen said, “The announcement of the staff each season is one of the landmarks leading up to Opening Day on Tuesday, April 9.” Hammock becomes the 15th manager in Altoona’s franchise history after spending the 2023 season as the leader for High-A Greensboro. Other new faces joining Hammock in Altoona this season include Hitting Coach Brady Conlan,...
During the recent Northern Bedford County School Board of Directors meeting, many community members showed up to support Leidy Transportation in hopes that the district would choose to renew its contract with the bus company. Community members Brittany Hall, Bill Imler, and Kassi Leidy voiced their opinions during the public comment session of the meeting. The result was that the school board approved a five-year transportation contract with Leidy Transportation LLC, spanning the 2024-25 through 2028-29 school years. The contract, with an 8-1...
Daniel Miller, 14, of East Freedom, had his dream come true at the First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex Jan. 11-13. Keith Isley, a rodeo clown, played a big part in turning Miller’s aspirations into reality. Daniel’s mother Delsa Miller said her son was born with only a 50 percent chance of survival. She said there was a hole in his diaphragm which allowed his intestines to go up through that space and fill his chest cavity, where the lungs were dev...
I’m writing to provide an update on the Herald’s request to its readers and supporters for help with our printing costs. First, I’d like to give you a reason to support the Herald. Last week’s edition put a story about the wooden cane-making skills of Cove resident Fred Gutshall on the front page. Gutshall stopped in the Herald office to pick up a few additional copies, which happens often when someone is pleased to find themselves or a loved one on the front page of the Herald. Fred wanted extra copies to send to family members. While he was...
Northern Bedford County Middle and High Schools implemented an “unplugged day” where laptops, computers, cellphones, email, smartboards, and other internet-connected devices were off-limits to raise awareness about the impact of technology on students and staff. Middle school Principal Kendra Pritchett said the only exceptions were landline phones, copy machines, and essential security equipment. “We found that a lot of the things we do on a daily basis, we had to figure out a different way to d...
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors organization meeting took place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. Nominations were made for chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, teasurer and auditor. John T. Hileman Jr. was voted chairman; Rick Musselman as vice-chairman and Jay Claycomb as supervisor. Rachel White was voted secretary and treasurer. The auditor chosen was Ritchey, Ritchey and Koontz of Martinsburg. Wages were set for the new year, with the secretary-treasurer position receiving a $1 per hour increase. Donations were provided to the...
Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker reviewed the 2024-27 comprehensive plan for the Spring Cove School District at the regular Spring Cove School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The plan was put together by parents, community members, teachers and administrators. The plan’s motto was “Building a foundation of success, one student at a time.” Dr. Baker described the biggest challenge faced by the district as a teacher and support-staff shortage and retention with fewer job applicants. Dr. Baker also cited as a chall...
The Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Curtis A. Whitesel as the new superintendent for the Hollidaysburg Area School District at the January Committee of the Whole/Voting Meeting. Whitesel was given a five-year contract running from April 2024 through March 31, 2029. Whitesel is currently the superintendent of schools for Bald Eagle Area School District, a position he started in October 2022. Prior to that, he had been superintendent at...
With this edition, the Herald is introducing a new columnist, John Bush. John lived and was raised in Martinsburg until he graduated with the first Central High School class of 1961. At age 17, he left for college, fell in love with geology and traveled throughout the United States. He received his Ph.D. degree in geology at Washington State University and spent most of his adult life in the Pacific Northwest. He taught geology at and has been associated with the University of Idaho for fifty...
When Pastor Josh Kirksey and his wife, Rachel, were beginning their tenure at Grace Pointe Community Church of God, Williamsburg, a few months ago, they talked about opening a pantry to help people get needed household and personal-care items. This plan is now coming to fruition. The Essentials Pantry was launched a few weeks ago and is now open for business. According to Rachel, “Essentials is a ministry open to the community to provide items – personal care and household items – for free....
In a surprising turn of events last Tuesday evening, it was announced that Williamsburg School Board Director Jill Norris had turned in her resignation letter. “It was a tough decision,” Norris told the Herald via email. School Board Director Jimmy Grager said of Norris, “I am unsure of the reasons why she resigned, but we are thankful for her time, and selfless devotion she dedicated to her community by being on the school board. She is a generous contributor with her time, and knowledge not only on our school board but in our community as we...
The Williamsburg Community School District announced the November and December Morrison’s Cove Rotary Students of the Month. November – Eliza Mock Eliza Mock is the daughter of Cathy and David Mock, of Williamsburg. In school, Mock is involved in the National Honor Society, the Challenge Program, as well as taking college courses and being on the Dean’s List in those college courses. She is also actively involved in Cross Country, Aevidum, Fellowship, Student Council and the Spanish Club. In th...
On Saturday night as I was watching (and subsequently crying) watching our quarterback Lamar Jackson run into the tunnel after scoring his second touchdown, beating the Texans 34-10, I thought about heroes. Often times, we think about heroes as being sports stars and athletes, or something closer to home – such as a teacher or our parents, or another special family member. This inspired my question this week – Who was your childhood hero? Here is what a few had to say: Kevin Wise: Kent Tekulve and Joe Montana Don Zimmerman: Butch Hall and Beef...
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority held its reorganizational meeting last Thursday, Jan. 8, before the regular meeting. Former Chairman Ed Patterson announced that he no longer wanted to be chairman, and authority Member Dave Myers nominated Member Daryl Cole to fill the vacated position. With Member Harry Mullins seconding, the motion passed. Myers also nominated Mullins to continue to be vice chairman with Member Chet Bingham seconding, and the motion passed. Myers then nominated Bingham as the new secretary of the Williamsburg Municipal...
WISE Women of Blair County has announced the scholarship recipients for the Fall 2024 term. These scholarships are available to women residents of Blair County 21 years of age and older who have overcome adversity or discrimination in their lives and are pursuing post-secondary education. A total of $6,000 was awarded to the following two women: • Pamela Lantz, who is a student in the Bachelors degree program in Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State Altoona • Stevie Hoover, who is a student in the Bachelors degree program in Elem...
Earnings go a long way toward determining an individual’s financial security. However, high wages do not guarantee long-term financial security any more than lower wages ensure a future marked by a lack of financial flexibility. Individuals are a variable in any financial equation, and those who can exercise and maintain some fiscal discipline are more likely to secure long-term security than those who cannot. One way anyone can improve their chances at a secure and flexible financial future is to identify and avoid some common mistakes. ...
The longtime victims of flood waters in Gaysport received good news with the announcement that the borough of Hollidaysburg had been awarded $690,000 in grant money for the Gaysport stormwater project. Approval was given by Hollidaysburg Borough Council to use a portion of the grant money to purchase 7.8 acres of the Stowell Farm to construct a retention pond as part of the stormwater project. The original estimate of the cost was around $1million for the project. The final cost will be above that. Borough Solicitor Nathan Karn said the match...
PennDOT has announced the District 9 winner of the “Paint the Plow” safety outreach contest. Paint the Plow is a statewide outreach aimed at promoting winter driving safety and fostering appreciation for high school art programs and student creativity. Students are invited to paint a PennDOT truck plow blade with an original design based on a provided theme. Tussey Mountain High School, of Bedford County, won the “Fan Favorite” award, which was determined by online voting through www.pen...
A resident of the Cove, Fred Gutshall, 76, often receives compliments on the handcrafted canes he uses in public. “They ask where did you buy it — and I say I made it,” he said. “They are just amazed.” Canes like the one he uses are personally made using materials he finds in the woods, and can take up to two years to finish just one. Gutshall files the wood to take out the notches and create a smooth surface for each cane. “It takes a lot of work,” he said. The hobby was inspired by a friend a...
High winds caused damage to a garage and a Jeep Grand Cherokee owned by Denny Kensinger of Sparkling Springs Farm in Williamsburg along Piney Creek Road on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Kensinger said that he put the vehicle in the garage to protect it from wind damage.However, the strong gusts lifted the whole building and everything in it. Kensinger said the photo above shows what he found in the evening on the same day....
Roaring Spring Community Library’s Seed Library program was created to promote gardening and food security, according to director Michelle McIntyre. The program serves residents of Blair, Huntingdon, and Bedford counties. All seeds are free. Residents of these counties may select their orders from a form, and pick up their seeds at the library of their choice. Stephanie Fulcher, program organizer, said they have over 30 varieties of lettuce and tomatoes, 20 varieties of hot and sweet peppers, a...
Aidan Dull, 16, of Duncansville, placed second out of 77 entries for the PA Preferred Jr Baking Contest at the 2024 State Farm Show in Harrisburg. Aidan was eligible to submit his entry of “Buckeye Brownies” to the State Farm Show because he won locally by placing first with his brownies at the 2023 Hollidaysburg Community Farm Show in September. Aidan is home schooled and the son of Mike and Melanie Dull of Duncansville. Buckeye Brownies By Aidan Dull For the brownies: 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1-1...
Some local schools received portions of the PA Farm Bill grants which totaled nearly $500,000 to prepare for the next generation of success in agriculture. Spring Cove School District was awarded $7,493 to go towards updating their agriculture curriculum, Hollidaysburg Area School District received $7,500 for their Tiger Victory Garden, and Williamsburg Community School District got $7,500 for overhauling small gas engines. “I am very excited about receiving the grant money so the students will have opportunities for more hands-on experiments i...
