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There was a major reorganization in the Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors as four new members took the oath of office at the December Reorganization and Committee of the Whole Voting Meeting. New members included: Michele Luther, Missy Sullivan, Dr. John Wells, and Dr. Ying Lee. Kenneth Snyder retained his seat on the board, and holdover members on the board were Carmen Bilek, Scott Brenneman, Jennifer Costanza, and Ronald Sommer. Bilek was unanimously elected president of the board by a 9-0 vote replacing Ronald Sommer and...
New board members were installed during the December Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) Board of Directors meeting. Hannah Vipond of Geely Bar Nail Salon replaced the position left vacant by Jess Sorge's resignation while Susan Cashner of SLY Photography filled the opening left by Dr. Bob Gildea. Board terms were ending for Corey Gildea, Don Delozier, and Jodie Albarano, all three agreed to stay on the board. Becki Hollen retained her position as President while Maureen Letcher was chosen to step into the role of Vice President....
Hollidaysburg native Dr. George Walker was a local dentist and founder of the Blair County Chapter of the NAACP. Chairperson of the African American Heritage Project of Blair County Harriett Gaston spoke at the Hollidaysburg Library’s Talking History Lecture Series in early December about Dr. Walker. Walker was a native son of Hollidaysburg and was very much involved in the Civil Rights in the Commonwealth of PA. “We need to realize that he was very much into the Civil Rights,” Gaston said. At the end, though, his rights were violated becau...
John Eicher presented The 19th Century Industrial Revolutions during part four of his eight part series “Modern Western Civilization (1500-present) From Dawn to Decadence to Disillusionment” at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library earlier this month. It is the processes that created the entire built environment that we live in and the technologies that were produced during that time. Eicher wanted the audience to understand that the 1800s was the era that saw the idea of the development of progression, the idea or often assumption that the...
On Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, Miss Louise Wilson’s Spanish II and IV classes showed off their linguistic skills by caroling through the halls of Central High School (CHS) and in various other teachers’ classrooms. When entering the rooms of classes with students, the students in those classes also often jumped up to join their peers in singing. This annual event helps to meet the world language standard of Community, as the students get to share with their peers what they are learning in Spanish class. The Spring Cove Education Association (SC...
The Williamsburg Ladies Civic Club held its annual Christmas Tea, "A Cardinal Christmas" on Sunday, Dec. 10tat the Williamsburg United Methodist Church. The entertainment for the evening was Joanne Stiffler. Shown are Pam Prough, vice president; Sandy Kauffman, Christmas tea chairman and recording secretary; Joanne Stiffler, entertainment; Sarah Bowmaster, Christmas tea co-chair; and Robin Brantner, second vice president....
Stiffler-McGraw engineer John Clabaugh told Williamsburg Municipal Authority members during last Tuesday’s meeting that the Yellow Springs sewer replacement is now complete. All of the testing has also been completed, and Clabaugh said the next inspection of the project will be in October of 2024. At last month’s meeting, Cenveo requested permission to continue to monitor the waste stream for non-sanitary wastes following the conversion to air dryers. The authority was willing to permit this last month, in lieu of a grinder for the time bei...
Royer Mansion site representative Huston Godwin. Godwin has always been into antiques and said it’s in his blood. Godwin’s grandmother was an antiques dealer and collector from the 1930s, and his mother was an antique dealer. “I’ve always had my foot in the door with antiques and junk,” Godwin said. How they got here Godwin said he and business partner Michael Stipanovic were approached in 2016 about renting the property. “We had heard of the property, but it didn’t mean anything to us,” Godwin said. The Royer Mansion had originally star...
Members of the Williamsburg Color Guard present the colors at the Salute to Service game for the Lady Pirates. Shown (from left) are Jeff Allender, Troy Everhart, Bill Weaver and Michael Fay. According to Head Coach Amy Hileman, "This is the second year we held a Salute to Service night, a night to honor veterans and active duty members. Our local American Legion and VFW posts made up the Color Guard who joined at half court during the singing of the National Anthem done by Michael Merritts....
Please note that North Woodbury’s request for sealed bids, printed in the Dec. 7 and 14 editions of the Herald, will be accepted until 8 a.m., Jan. 2, 2024. The incorrect date was originally published. 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 the Herald at [email protected] or (814) 793-2144....
A few weeks ago, I asked Herald supporters and readers to help the Herald remain as it is, where it is. We asked Herald readers to buy subscriptions or donate to a Print Fund. All contributions, while not tax-deductible, will help the Herald serving the Cove and printing on paper. We set a goal of $50,000, which will cover about 36 weeks of printing the Herald. I promised transparency and regular reports, so here is the first report. About 14 people, couples or organizations have responded directly and generously to my request. It’s been a c...
Local veterans were remembered for their sacrifices by becoming part of a national tradition. Mount Pleasant Cemetery joined over 4,000 other cemeteries honoring veterans with a Wreaths Across America celebration Saturday, Dec. 16, at noon. This was the cemetery's first year holding an event. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that honors active military and veterans by placing wreaths in cemeteries during the holidays. Since its inception in 2007, the group has now expanded to...
In a community meeting held on Tuesday, Dec. 12, residents of Spring and Stone Manors came together to discuss the escalating water issues affecting the lives of about 192 people who live in the parks. Spring Manor resident Mark Fiddes said the meeting was attended by about 60 people, mainly residents who gathered to address a letter from Mobile Realty, the owner of both trailer parks, which announced a rent hike. “The issue started at the beginning of the month when we all received letters about the owner raising the rent,” he said. Fid...
On Dec. 7, the Williamsburg Women's Civic Club presented the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department Station 90 a check for $2,000. The money will be placed in the truck fund to help Station 90 purchase a new fire truck. To date, Station 90 has $150,000 in the fund, but the cost of a truck is around $500,000. Chief Travis Prough said, "For a small community we are doing very well, but getting new apparatus presents a challenge." The fire company hopes to replace a 1995 truck. Anyone who would...
The WISE Women of Blair County recently held elections for their Board of Directors for 2024-25 terms. The following women were selected: Mandy Michelone, president Angie Yasulitis, president-elect Florence Shuss, secretary Traci Naugle, treasurer WISE Women also recently appointed Tammie Fleck as the new tribute coordinator/administrative assistant for the board. WISE stands for Women Involved in Scholarship and Empowerment. The mission of the organization is to empower women and to eliminate racism through collaboration, service, and...
Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) was recognized as a 2023 Mental Health and Substance Use Legislative Champion by the national office of Mental Health America. Mental Health America is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all people. The award was given for Gregory’s commitment to increasing awareness of substance use, and access to mental health and substance use service and support for Pennsylvanians. “Receiving this award means a great deal to...
“He was always willing to listen to the concerns of the employees, citizens and always was looking to save money for the Borough,” Borough Manager Joe Lansberry said of borough council member Don Zimmerman during the meeting last Monday evening, Dec. 4. Zimmerman did not seek reelection after serving the borough for more than 22 years. “With him as president, we now have a very good police department and the very best working crew that can do just about anything we need done in the Borough,” council member Jim Foreso said. Council member...
The Williamsburg Community School District Board swore in six board members during its December meeting/reorganizational meeting last Tuesday, Dec. 5. Those sworn in include Dr. Barry England, Austin McMonagle, Jimmy Grager, Joseph Detwiler, Adam Hileman and Dr. Carlee Ranalli. Following the administration of the oath of office, board members ballot voted for president of school board. With a vote 6-3, England was once again reelected to that position. "We are just fortunate to have the school...
Using Scripture passages from the Book of Luke dealing with the birth of Christ, Lorie LaSala has created a sacred Christmas musical that will be presented for the first time at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in the sanctuary at St. John’s Reformed Church in Loysburg. A volunteer choir of 15 voices, plus three instrumentalists will present the 60-minute-plus program. The public is invited. Many choir members have solo roles. These include Dennis Holderbaum, singing Zachariah; Brad Gable singing the angel Gabriel; Beverly Smith, singing Elizabeth; B...
A children/youth Christmas program will be held this Sunday evening, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Roaring Spring Faith Assembly of God. The program will consist of preschoolers; a children's Christmas play entitled "A Christmas Carol, Scrooge in Bethlehem," based on the Charles Dickens novel; and the youth presentation of "CSI Bethlehem." The public is invited to attend for an enjoyable evening....
The Adam Holliday Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met Dec. 9, 2023, in the Community room of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library where the chapter celebrated its annual Christmas Party with a luncheon and gift exchange. America 250! representative Nina Ritchey reported that the countdown clock has begun for the celebration on July 4, 2026. America250PA Blair County is a non-profit organization in need of volunteers, donations, sponsors, and ideas. American Indian Chair Jayne Garver reported that Pocahontas...
The Northern Bedford County School District Board of Directors had six members take the oath of office as part of the new board of directors at the December reorganizational meeting. Kelly Steele and Jack Briggs are new members to the board, while Steve Cottle, John Eshelman, Andrea Poteat, and Ralph Scott were reelected to serve in their positions. Scott will be serving a two-year term. Randy Wiand was elected as board president, Steve Cottle as vice president, and Poteat as board secretary. Briggs was appointed to serve as legislative...
Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten. This year, tens of thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items. The global Christmas project will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disea...
The Greenfield Township board of supervisors approved its 2024 budget on Dec. 5 with no tax increase. The township moved to donate $10,000 to the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company and $5,000 to the Blue Knob Volunteer Fire Company and QRS. The donations are budgeted annually. The CVFC received 18 calls for service during November. Chief Scott Eicher said it was a “very busy” month with two building fires. The township police department received 109 calls for service during the month. Residents asked about the status of the police department and...
Local health experts gave a snapshot of what they are seeing in doctors offices and hospitals in regards to flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. As the seasons change and the ongoing challenges of respiratory illnesses persist, medical experts agree that they are seeing a lot of the usual this time of year. Dr. Matthew Bouchard, affiliated with UPMC Altoona and Bedford, reported that flu cases are currently mild, with very few positive cases. “We tend to see an increase in flu cases over the holidays,” he said. Dr. Eli...
Woodbury Borough held its December meeting on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. A Bedford Co. Association of Municipalities (BCAM) meeting will be held on Jan. 24. Tim Wentz will attend. The 2024 budget was passed and adopted. Resolution 2023-05, which covers a fee for issuance of certificate of real estate sales & return checks, was discussed. An increase from $5 to $10 was approved. Meeting dates for 2024 were stated. All will be held the first Monday of the month, except the Tuesday, Jan. 2, and Tuesday, Sept. 3, meetings. The meeting went into a...
Martinsburg Sportsman officers for 2024 have been announced. Shown above (front row, from left) Robert Greenleaf Jr., financial secretary; Ed Thompson, secretary; Darrell Smith, treasurer; George Detwiler, president; Dan Hoover, director; (Back row, from left) Craig Wagner, vice president; Brian Wagner, director; Denny Feather, chairperson of the board; Toby Corle, director; Trenton Long, assistant secretary; and Kevin Albright, director. Larry Corle, assistant treasurer and Robert Chamberlin,...
Over 4,200 locations will be celebrating National Wreaths Across America Day this Saturday, Dec. 16. Samantha Snowberger, location coordinator, and Marsie Albright, co-coordinator, have put together Blair County’s first ever Wreaths Across America Ceremony to take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The ceremony will begin at noon when attendees and participants will remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. The event is free and open to the public and everyone is encouraged to come and r...
During the last few weeks, residents in the area might have noticed a closed sign on the door of Pizza Star located on Allegheny street in Martinsburg. Comments on social media have said that the owner Gaspare Balsamo is ill and recuperating. Many people took the time to express how much they enjoy the food at the restaurant and wished him a speedy recovery. The Herald reached out to Martinsburg Borough representatives, who said all they know is what they have seen posted on Facebook. Representatives of the restaurant declined to...
Women's Health Services of Roaring Spring officially opened on Dec. 7, which is filling a void for a much needed resource in the Cove community. "We discovered that there was a significant need for the female population for timely visits to a gynecologist," Dr. Stephen Bisacco of the practice said. He understood that the public was upset that the gynecology department at Nason Medical Center closed. After that, some people had to travel 45 minutes or more to get a routine examination, Bisacco...
The Morrisons Cove Herald is announcing early deadlines for the Thursday, Dec. 28 edition. The deadline for all advertising and news items will be 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. The Herald office will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26. Those with questions may call the Herald office at (814) 793-2144....
Residents of the neighborhood near the Jugtown Bridge between East Freedom and Claysburg, have growing concerns over the future of the structure as county officials decide its fate. Bridge 73, which spans over the Beaver Dam Creek, connects Everett and Mountain Roads with about 40 residents living across the bridge. Debra Miller, a resident, said the community has unanimously agreed that they need a new bridge. The addition of a cul-de-sac would cut off their access to Everett Road and Dunnings...
After participating in the 2023 HAP Donate Life Hospital Challenge, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, earned statewide recognition for awareness initiatives. The Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) hosts the challenge which encourages Pennsylvania hospitals to increase the number of organ, tissue, and eye donors, as well as raise donation awareness within their hospitals and throughout their communities. Nearly 45 hospitals and health systems across the state participated in the challenge which ran from Ap...
Charges filed against a Delaware man in the 2022 traffic death of a Williamsburg teen were dismissed in Bedford County Court last month. Jeffery D. Miles, 38, was initially charged with felony counts of homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault by vehicle, along with misdemeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person after a vehicle he was driving was involved in a head-on collision with a vehicle driven by Karisma Bethany Dell, 17, of Williamsburg, on Feb. 26, 2022. According to Bedford State Police, Miles was...
Claysburg Ministerium is presenting "The Biblical Meaning of Christmas" on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. It was rescheduled due to expected inclement weather. It is a drive-by with five different Claysburg church groups presenting it. The five churches are doing the five parts in one location, but they are spread out on the parking lot at Christ Lutheran Church. We are asking people to enter the lot at the entrance closest to Dunnings Highway and then stop at each station as they go around...
As Americans head to farms, retail stores and local tree lots this weekend, AAA East Central urges motorists to safely secure their trees during transport to keep them from becoming dangerous projectiles. As with any large object, properly securing a tree will help prevent it from becoming a hazard to other drivers and prevent potential vehicle damage. "A live tree can complete your home's holiday decor in a memorable way, but motorists need to use caution when transporting it," said Terri Rae...
Every year, the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce presents a Christmas display promoting county businesses and organization. This year, the Bedford County Amateur Radio Society dressed up the Emergency Communications Van complete with the portable antenna tower in the rear, and they are hoping Santa Claus will be on the right frequency!...
The Hometown Bank of PA encourages high school students to jumpstart their college careers. On Nov. 8, it provided a $14,000 Educational Improvement Tax Credit donation to the Bedford County Regional Education Foundation. The Foundation will use the donation to cover tuition, fees and texts for Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) early college students from Bedford, Blair, Fulton, and Huntingdon counties and the Fannett-Metal School District in Franklin County. Students may take ACM courses in their high schools, at the ACM Bedford County...
The Bedford County Historical Society is seeking nominations for “Historian of the Year” for 2023. The nominee will be honored at the Annual History Banquet on Saturday, April 20, 2024, held at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob. Contestants can be any resident/group/citizen of Bedford County or member of the Historical Society of Bedford County. To qualify, candidates had to have been involved in the past year (2023) with the history of Bedford County through research, restoration, writing, collection, preservation, etc. This may be a cumulative work...
The Morrisons Cove Produce Auction meeting will be held on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Replogole Community Building at 141 Replogle School Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664. This grower meeting will feature presentations from a variety of Penn State Extension speakers and pesticide credits will be awarded to licensed Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicators at the conclusion of the meeting. The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude at 3:15 p.m. To register for this program. contact Laverne Nolt at Nolt’s Produce Supplies at (814) 793-4028. F...
Here are the November Students of the Month for NBC Middle School: (From left) Tiffany Scott, 8th grade, daughter of Kecia Scott; Brett Cottle, 8th grade, son of Michael & Ashley Cottle; Waylon Fluke, 7th grade, son of Torin & Brittani Fluke; Emily Hinkle, 7th grade, daughter of Brian & Ashley Hinkle; Braylan Barton, 6th grade, son of Jason & Bonnie Barton; and Sophia Weitzel, 6th grade, daughter of Samantha Weitzel and Benjamin Weitzel....
Stiffler-McGraw engineer John Clabaugh gave an update regarding the two pending grant applications from the Williamsburg Municipal Authority during their Tuesday, Nov. 14, meeting. Currently, the authority has two grant applications pending: a replacement of two pumps and two valve assemblies within the sewer system. On the water side of things, the addition of an emergency generator at the water pump station was applied for. The applications according to Clabaugh were supposed to be acted on in November, but that has been postponed until...
As more holidays approach, the Martinsburg Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) celebrates the season on Thursday, Dec. 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. with a meal, special guest BPW District 5 Director Joan LaSalle and the experiences of Samantha Snowberger, a current Spring Cove School Board member, in Wreaths across America. Through Ms. Snowberger’s efforts, a ceremony in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery will honor local veterans on Dec. 16. The business meeting will follow. Please join celebrating and planning Martinsburg BPW’s future at the M...
It’s just five inches, as wide as it is tall, and its red flocked suit with white trim has seen better days. But that dime-store Santa has been on the Sam and Kathy Mellott Christmas tree every year for — as of this year — 53 Christmases. This year, with Sam’s passing, it will be just Kathy’s tree, but nonetheless, the tubby Santa will have a place of honor, shared only by a construction paper, toilet paper-roll-based Santa that a little fellow made in kindergarten 46 years ago. Evelyn Bookhammer has a host of information about Christmas...
Name: Laurel Smith School: Penn Mont Academy Parents: Randy and Tami Smith 4-H Club: Little Cow Tails, Kids for Kids, Potato Judging Team Years involved with 4-H: 4 4-H projects: (lambs or other animals vs. business projects, etc) goat, dairy beef Description of 4-H project responsibilities: teach my animals to lead and show, feed and water them, clean their pens, make sure they stay healthy, and exercise them. Favorite 4-H memory: One of my favorite memories was with our parade float for the...
With Christmas on its way, local volunteers are looking for new ways to spread cheer and raise money for the community. As a way to start the holiday season, the Nason Hospital Auxiliary held a live Nativity scene at the gazebo in front of the Conemaugh Nason Medical Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. This was the first year that the group had done such an event, but members showed their approval of doing it again in the future. "We are really excited about this and hope to get a lot of...
Being a volunteer firefighter takes a level of commitment that goes beyond showing up on the scene of an incident. While having an adequate amount of manpower to fight a fire is vital, it’s the things the public doesn’t see, the hours of training done on their own time and dime that takes these volunteers to another level of dedication to public service. Nationwide, fire houses are facing a shortage of volunteers, and while local numbers vary by station houses, they are not as strong as the chiefs of the Cove’s respective fire companies would...
The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors saw four new members and one incumbent take the oath of office administered by District Judge Andrew Blattenberger. Newcomers Gretchen Bettwy, Misti Fisher, Andrea Moses, and Kevin Smith joined incumbent Troy Wright on the newly elected board. The board lost four outgoing members in former board president Brian Gahagan, Floyd Detterline, Samantha Snowberger, and Kelly Marks. Troy Wright was elected as school board president while Amy Acker...
Winter is just around the corner, and while most of us are busy preparing our homes and vehicles for the cold months ahead, it’s important not to forget about our trusty landscaping tools. These essential tools help us maintain our lawns throughout the year, and neglecting them during the winter can lead to costly repairs or replacements come spring. Assessing Your Landscape Tools Before you begin the winterization process, it’s essential to assess the state of your landscape tools. Check each tool for signs of wear and tear, damage or rus...
Outdoor plants might not bloom or thrive once winter arrives, but houseplants can make it through the season with a few simple strategies. • Cut back on watering, if necessary. The relationship between sunlight and water in regard to houseplants is simple: the more light plants get, the more water they need. Because there’s less daylight in winter, houseplants may not need to be watered as frequently as they will during other times of year. But that could depend on where the plant is located in the house. If it’s near a window with substan...
