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The monthly meeting of the Southern Cove Power Reunion was held on Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. Fred Mellott opened the meeting with a pledge to the flag followed by a prayer. Secretary Melanie Clapper read the secretary’s report and it was approved as read. The treasurer’s report was read by Amy Mellott and approved as read. There were 228 hook-ups at the last tractor pull in October. A new stove was donated by Lynn Merrill for the kitchen. Raffle tickets are being sold for the 2024 fall show for a tractor and other prizes. McCoy’s Lawn and Garden is pr...
Hollidaysburg businessman Brian Gates grew up in a small area “up the mountain,” as the local saying goes. His father was a hard-working entrepreneur who worked all kinds of odd jobs. Gates, who is an International Protection Specialist, said, “That gave me a lot of drive, watching him work. Things like that. He also taught me how to dream. You really want to be able to do something instead of saying that ‘I wish I could do that’, say ‘How can I do that?’ or ‘How can I achieve that goal?’ Mos...
The Williamsburg Lady Pirates will be hosting a “Bigger than Basketball Game” on Wednesday, Jan. 24, when they play Southern Huntingdon, spearheaded by Sideline Cancer. Sideline Cancer throughout this area has raised more than $80,000 for those who battle cancer. In these games such as the upcoming one in Williamsburg, proceeds raised from Sideline Cancer merchandise and other fundraisers will help benefit a local person who is battling cancer. According to Sideline Cancer Executive Dir...
Students at Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center in Roaring Spring collected donations for the Bedford County Humane Society to help with the care of more than 90 dogs rescued from a Bedford County property in late December. Those shown with the collected donations are Kayleigh Franks, Emjay Mock, Addison Potter and Krew Bennati. (Herald Williamsburg Correspondent Natalie Gorsuch is director and a teacher at Bright Beginnings.)...
Catharine Township supervisors met last Thursday evening, Jan. 11. Roadmaster Michael Fay told the supervisors that the loader that was available for purchase from Ferguson Township was purchased by the township for $12,000. The supervisors had previously given permission within a threshold of money and condition as supervised by Fay. Fay also discussed recent snowstorm issues – plowing and customer complaints about getting in the grass. No further discussion was held. Supervisors signed a resolution for pay for the tax collector to stay at 5...
An upcoming Penn State Extension webinar will offer insights on preventing ketosis during a cow’s transition period. “Preventing Dairy Cow Ketosis: Nutritional Management During Transition” will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 25. This webinar is designed for dairy producers and managers, college students, FFA students, and farm employees. Whether seasoned professionals or students exploring agriculture, participants can gain essential knowledge to optimize dairy herd health and productivity, organizers noted. The presenter will be Rober...
Mid Penn Bank is seeking applicants for its Anna Woodside Scholarship. The scholarship will recognize four outstanding high school seniors, awarding each winner $1,000 for college tuition expenses. Mid Penn Bank has a branch at 2287 Curryville Road, outside of Martinsburg. Interested students may complete and submit an Anna Woodside Scholarship application. An official high school transcript, a community service list, and an essay must also be submitted. In order to be considered, applicants must reside in Mid Penn Bank’s service area. The A...
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) will continue its tradition of celebrating the area’s talented young artists with the return of Artists of the 21st Century, the museum’s 26th annual student art exhibition. Student artwork will be displayed at SAMA Altoona from Jan. 26 until April 7, at SAMA Bedford from Feb. 2 until April 14, and at SAMA Ligonier from February 16, 2024. This exhibition is sponsored by the Sigma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators. The opening reception for SAMA Alt...
Woodbury Borough councilmembers met on Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer’s report were approved as read. The mayor was absent and there was no report. There was no Woodbury Community Center report. The Bedford County Association of Municipalities (BCAM) will meet on Jan. 31 behind the American Legion at 7 p.m. In new business, the council held its annual required reorganization meeting. All positions remained the same as last year, with the borough e...
Northern Bedford FBLA Encourages Entrepreneurship The 2023-2024 Northern Bedford FBLA project is titled Encouraging Entrepreneurship. As part of the project, co-chairs Avery Aungst, Aiden Wadel, and Myah Douglas, encouraged the community to shop local during the holiday season. Two radio ads aired on Bedford County stations promoting Small Business Saturday and Bedford County small businesses during the months of November and December. Members also created a display the Chamber of Commerce's...
Leadership Blair County Youth Program, of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce is cultivating leadership skills among local high school students. The program is an extension of the adult version which started in the early 2000s, according to Chamber representative Brittany Mayer. She said it is gaining popularity among 10th grade students because of the exposure to various facets of their community. "The students really took charge of it this year," Mayer said. Designed to showcase the career...
By CATI KEITH Staff Writer A senior from Central High School just published her first book after spending many years developing the story while also staying on top of school work and club responsibilities. Julianna Myers, 17, of Roaring Spring, is the author of the book “Metal Heart” which was officially published on Dec. 19, 2023. The original story started when she was in fifth grade and was inspired by a game she played with her friends called “space aliens.” At first, the story was about humans versus aliens, but over the years the aliens...
The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors had to stop its monthly committee of the whole meeting for a 40-minute executive session after new board member Kevin Smith said he was going to ask for Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker’s resignation. The executive session came after an hour of listening to distraught parents upset over a variety of issues during the recognition of visitors portion of the meeting. Smith has claimed the board is not following policies as written. Smith said he w...
Pennsylvania State Police and humane societies in the area rescued more than 90 dogs that were found in a home on Old Route 220 in Bedford County in late December. On Dec. 30, Pennsylvania State Police were called to a home along Old Route 220 for a report of animal cruelty. When the officers arrived at the home, they noticed an overpowering smell of dog feces. While they heard dogs barking, no one was home at the time. Officers returned to the home on Dec. 31., at this time they made contact with an 82-year-old male and 62-year-old female who...
The Blair County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of residents receiving phone calls from a male caller identifying himself as a Deputy of the Blair County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claims that a “jury duty or witness” appearance has been missed, resulting in an arrest warrant being generated for the recipient. The actor provides instructions on how to handle the warrant, by paying a dollar amount that could resolve the outstanding warrant. The actor also gives a case number and the victim’s personal information (making i...
Name: Heather Brumbaugh Chapter: Central Cove FFA Parents/Guardians: Keith and Melissa Brumbaugh SAE: Market goats and Job placement at Cove Creamery CDE: Veterinary Science and Land Judging. LDE: Creed, Jr. Prepared, and Sr. Prepared. Offices Held: 2022-2023 Chapter Treasurer, 2023-2024 Chapter President Favorite FFA Activities: National Convention, SLLC, and Land Judging. What’s Next: I plan to attend Penn State University to major in Agriculture Education & Extension, and get a job as an A...
Rotary Student of the Month for DECEMBER: Brennen Yingling Parents: Brad and Jen Yingling School Activities: Golf, Bocce, NHS, and Spanish Honor Society Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, sled hockey, playing cards and spending time with friends Honors/Awards Received: NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Congressional Award by Congressman Dr. Joyce from Encompass Health for Dedication and Drive in Rehab. Favorite Quote: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Future...
NOVEMBER LEAH SWANSEEN Parents: David and Emily Swanseen School Activities: 3-year letter winner for basketball (captain 23-24), 3-year letter winner for softball, 2-year letter winner for soccer (captain 23-24), 2-year letter winner for cheerleading, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council (treasurer), Future Business Leader of America School Honors and Accomplishments: High Honor Roll, Academic Letter, Student Council Treasurer, 3-time FBLA State Qualifier and...
Shown are December Students of the Month for NBC Middle School (from left): John Frye, son of Tim & Amy Frye, 6th grade Adaya Brockus, daughter of James & Staci Brockus, 6th grade Brynn Miller, daughter of Lucas & Jennie Miller, 7th grade Slaydan Martin, son of Daniel & Bobbi Martin, 7th grade Alexia Helsel, daughter of Keith Helsel and Cara Warner, 8th grade Leland Wheeler, son of Candi Hinson, 8th grade (absent for photo)....
Woodbury Township Supervisors were surprised before their meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 2, to a note that current Supervisor and Roadmaster Craig Hamilton had resigned from both roles effective Dec. 31, 2023. Solicitor Aimee Willett instructed supervisors that since this was not on the agenda for the evening, the supervisors would have to wait until the February meeting to accept Hamilton’s resignation and at that meeting, if warranted, could appoint a new supervisor. Vice Chairman Ed Clark made a motion to accept Speed Limit Ordinance 100, which l...
The Williamsburg Community School District announced the November and December Morrisons 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 the community, Mock enjoys running and spending tim...
The Williamsburg Borough, following a nomination by Council member Paula Hamilton, chose to appoint Ed Patterson as the new council president. Patterson acknowledged Don Zimmerman's many years as Council President. "I've got big shoes to fill," Patterson said. Patterson made a motion to nominate Jim Foreso as vice president. Bruce Hamilton made a motion to appoint Dennis Hammel as the president pro tem. Before the various appointments, Mayor Ted Hyle administered the Oath of Office to three...
Senior Rowan Gorsuch hit his 1,000th point in the third quarter of the Blue Pirate game versus Glendale on Dec. 28, 2023. According to Head Coach Jeff Detwiler, the game was the second game in the Cambria Heights holiday tournament, with the Blue Pirates coming out on top 67-45. Rowan is the son of Ryan and Jennifer Gorsuch of Williamsburg, who Rowan acknowledges as his mentors. His father, Ryan, was a breakout basketball star for Williamsburg who also made 1,000 points in his career at...
Catharine Township officials agreed during their reorganizational meeting that meeting dates will now be the 2nd Thursday of the month, still at 7 p.m. Township office hours will continue to be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. Heather Flaig was once again named chairman of the supervisors, with Ralph Rispoli as vice chairman and Ken Brenneman as supervisor. Flaig was reappointed as secretary with Brenneman as Treasurer. The following roadworkers were also reappointed: Paul Miller, Shawn Zimmerman and Elva Fay. Lisa Imler was...
A senior from Central High School just published her first book after spending many years developing the story while also staying on top of school work and club responsibilities. Julianna Myers, 17, of Roaring Spring, is the author of the book "Metal Heart" which was officially published on Dec. 19, 2023. The original story started when she was in fifth grade and was inspired by a game she played with her friends called "space aliens." At first, the story was about humans versus aliens, but...
A well-known horticulture educator with the Penn State Extension who passed away early in December is being remembered by the people who worked with him locally and across the state. Thomas G. Ford, 63, of Duncansville, was a commercial horticulture educator for 41 years, with 31 of those being with the Penn State Extension. Joe Diamond of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau said he was a valuable resource to those in the agricultural community who produced fruits and vegetables. “Tom did a t...
State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) recently announced that Rick Boston will be joining his staff as a district legislative aid. In addition, Gregory’s Bellwood office will be open five days a week beginning in January to offer services to local constituents. “Rick will be a great compliment to our team,” shared Gregory. “Not only will he be another friendly and helpful face in the office, but Rick coming on board will allow both our Bellwood and Hollidaysburg district offices to be open five days a week and the volume of services and assista...
Pennsylvania preserved 2,553 acres on 30 farms in 21 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development. This investment of more than $8.7 million brings the total during 2023 to nearly $46.3 million invested to purchase land development rights for 13,663 acres on 166 farms, helping ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have prime farmland to feed our families and economy in the future. Preserving prime farmland is one of the critical investments Governor Josh Shapiro has made in supporting Pennsylvania’s 52,700 farm f...
Shown are Northern Bedford's December Character Kids: (Front row, from left) Deegan Hann, Lindsay Weist, Sammy Verdiglione; (Back row, from left) Keegan Foor, Katy Baker, Levi Steele, Ada Loose NBC Elementary School's "Character Kids" are chosen based on the following characteristics: respect, responsibility, citizenship, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and kindness. The school promotes and encourages these traits. The staff looks for a student in each grade who portrays these qualities to...
The Memorial Hospital of Bedford County (MHBC) Foundation Fund within the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is helping future nurses learn to care for patients who are unable to access nutrition through eating. The MHBC Fund donated $3,500 to the Bedford County Regional Education Foundation to purchase a Tube Feeding Tracheostomy Care Suction Training Model for use by students attending the Allegany College of Maryland Bedford County Campus. The Tube Feeding Tracheostomy Care Suction Trai...
UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Altoona welcomed its first baby of the new year, Vivian Kathryn Gresh, on Monday, Jan. 1, at 1:17 a.m. Vivian weighed in at 7 pounds, 1.8 ounces and measured 18 inches long. Her arrival made first time parents of Ellen Kennedy and Noah Gresh, both of East Freedom, Pa....
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 29, 2024. These completed applications must be received by email or US Postal mail to WISE Women at the address of P. O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or you may submit your application to the email address of [email protected]. Scholarships will be available to Blair County resident...
Name: Rowan Gorsuch Chapter: Williamsburg Parents/Guardians: Ryan and Jennifer Gorsuch SAE: Market Hog, Williamsburg Little League CDE: Envirothon Favorite FFA Activities: Volleyball Tournament Other School Activities: Basketball, Baseball, Blair County Youth Leadership and Math League. What's Next: Attend College Name: Kara Lansberry Chapter: Williamsburg Parents/Guardians: Joe and Beth Lansberry SAE: Market Goats, Employment – Marzoni's Brick Oven Restaurant, Employment – Williamsburg Bor...
Although the doors to one local printing business close, another company is available to take over their services at the start of the new year. AAA Color Card Company, a prominent printing shop in Martinsburg, has closed as of Dec. 31, with Com=Print taking over business practices. The change is due to AAA owner Sally Wright’s decision to retire from the business after nearly 40 years. She started working at AAA in 1985 and bought it 11 years later from her father and brother. Com-Print, currently run by Ray and Patti Keith, has been a l...
After being charged with stalking and raping a teenage girl on Christmas Eve, a Claysburg man is behind bars. Keith Robert Morse, 32, was arraigned Christmas Day before Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on felony charges of rape, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault – forcible compulsion, strangulation, aggravated indecent assault without consent, sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 16 years of age, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse forcible compulsion and m...
AUGUST Local golfer Nick Baum of Roaring Spring won the College Prep series at the end of July. Baum tied for first-place with a 74 score. —————————— Williamsburg celebrated 125 years of graduating classes with an event that included more than 200 alumni. The planning committee planned and executed this event in two months. —————————— The 2023-24 school year started and the Herald heard from two local superintendents on the focus of the year: students. —————————— Freedom Township employee Doug Grace retired after 23 years of service to th...
Two students at Northern Bedford County Middle School are fighting cancer and their community has stepped up to help them during this difficult time. After experiencing cyclical fevers and through diagnostic testing, TJ Helsel, 13, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma on Nov. 15, 2023, a cancer that attacks the lymphatic system. Quinton Morrow, 14, was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), a cancer that affects the spine and brain, on Dec. 17, 2023. The Northern Bedford...
Students from Blair, Bedford, and Cambria counties, including students from Central High School, explored the world of cloud technology during the Major League Hacking’s Global Hack Week, hosted by South Hills School of Business and Technology. With about 100 students in attendance, the event aimed to provide interactive STEM sessions and foster interest in technology careers. “Our students had a great experience at the event,“ Kayla Wheland, a business and computer information technology teacher at Central, said. She said there were multiple s...
Members of Scouts BSA Troop 57 of Roaring Spring won the Chief Logan District First Aid Meet held at the Duncansville Community Center on Nov. 2. The Scouts were scored on their knowledge and demonstration of skills for multiple first aid scenarios. Scouts from Cub Scouts Pack 57, Scouts BSA Troop 57, and Scouts BSA Troop 9062 collected food items on Nov. 11 for their annual Scouting for Food drive in Roaring Spring. Items collected were taken to the Roaring Spring Food Pantry at St. Luke’s L...
A larger-than-last-year’s spectacular light show took place at the Southern Cove Power Reunion’s grounds in New Enterprise this December. More than 30 light displays were placed by area businesses, FFA chapters, and friends of SCPR. Ballots were given and folks were asked to vote for their favorite display. The first night was pajama night so folks could come in their PJs. Santa was in the clubhouse for photos, along with the dairy princess and some hot chocolate and cookies. Wagon rides wer...
Melissa Duncan and her father Andrew Shastay enjoyed selling Meadows Kettle Corn as a part of the Christmas Craft Festival held in St. Johns United Church of Christ Hall in Bedford. A full story on this event was in the Dec. 7, 2023, edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald on Page B-2. The wrong photo was published with the original story. 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...
State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) announced approval of $3.5 million in state assistance for water and sewer projects in Blair County. The following projects were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which administers Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development: • Blair Township Water and Sewer Authority - more than $2.5 million for construction of a wastewater system extension to and acquisition of land along Reservoir Road. • Hollidaysburg Borough -...
More than 50 citizens attended the Alleghenies Broadband Inc.'s Broadband Outreach town hall in Williamsburg last Tuesday evening. This was one of four outreach meetings in the area: others were held in Altoona, Tyrone and East Freedom. "This is probably our best turnout," Blair Planning Director said, who ran most of the meeting. McFarland outlined two of the major issues in Williamsburg – gaps in cell phone service and lack of broadband. "There is zero service," McFarland said. "We are very a...
Roadmaster Michael Fay had a lot on his agenda during last Thursday evening’s Catharine Township meeting. Fay discussed bidding on a loader from Ferguson Township. Fay said currently the bid was at $8,500, and he would like to talk to Ferguson about going to check out the equipment. Fay said the equipment would be used for loading salt and other projects in the Township. Chairman Heather Flaig made a motion to allow Fay to bid up to $15,000 if he deems the loader appropriate for the township’s needs. The motion passed. There has been talk ove...
The Kids for Kids 4-H club is welcoming new members until the end of January. If you would like to join, you must be between the ages of 8 and 18. Members can participate in market goats, market rabbits and market lambs. Club members raise their project animals and then show and sell them at the Junior Livestock Show and Sale in August. The Kids for Kids 4-H club has an educational meeting once a month where members learn about their project animals and how to train them. They learn public...
Cove Community Theater had a water problem in December and was not able to put on a Christmas show. At this time, an engineer has drawn plans and Garman Brothers will do reconstruction work. This will include restrooms in the front of the theater, a certified kitchen where meals can be made on the premises, an office for the theater manager, and access to the prop house to make it easily accessible and fix the flooding issue. The theater has a wish list and is doing fundraising to help with the...
Traffic safety is important all year round, especially during the holiday season when there are more people out on the roads and not always great weather conditions. Eight police departments in Blair County were honored by AAA East Central on Thursday, Dec. 14, for their dedication to increasing traffic safety and education. The four local departments that won the Platinum Awards included Blair County Sheriff's Department, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, and Pennsylvania State Police Troop G....
On Tuesday evening, a Greenwood couple died in what appears to be a murder-suicide, as reported by Logan Township Police Chief Dave Hoover. In the basement of their residence on the 600 block of South Dartmouth Lane, Blase Raia fatally shot Brooke (Zimmerman) Raia in the head before turning the handgun on himself. The call for police assistance came at 7:30 p.m., and state police were called in to process the scene, collecting evidence and providing support to the Logan Township Police Department. This incident is believed to be the result of...
JANUARY Bitter cold temperatures prevailed over the Cove, and caused a pipe going to the Curryville water tower to freeze and burst. Crews replaced 42 feet of pipe to fix the leak. —————————— The Pines, a local band made up of four high school students, three from Central, was gathering popularity after receiving a Hometown Favorites award. The band plays a wide variety of music, but the focus is on classic rock. —————————— Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) began his third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. —————————— William “Bi...
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council December monthly meeting was highlighted by the resignation of the borough manager, the hiring of a new police officer, and the final adoption of the 2024 budget. The borough council accepted the resignation of Borough Manager Jim Gehret, who had served as both manager and finance director for Hollidaysburg. He had been employed by the borough for almost 14 years. Councilman Walter Kalista highlighted the accomplishments of Gehret's tenure in office. The borough council then hired Gehret as the Interim Finance...
