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A team of Bedford County officials, departments, treatment providers, and community groups gathered to announce their cooperation in combating drug addiction through the establishment of a Drug Treatment Court and other supporting measures. The announcement is the culmination of a collaborative effort between the Commissioners, Court of Common Pleas, District Attorney, Public Defender, Magisterial District Judges, Probation, Correctional Facility, Personal Solutions, Inc., Hyndman Area Health Center, Center for Community Action, Horizon...
Gas prices are five cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.623 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.623 Average price during the week of November 20, 2023: $3.676 Average price during the week of November 28, 2022: $3.996 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $3.558 Altoona $3.739 Beaver $3.750 Bradford $3.501 Brookville $3.648 Butler $3.717 Clarion $3.570 DuBois $3.523 Erie $3.688 Greensburg $3.605 Indiana $3.634 Jean...
The Herald will have its congratulatory page for Cove teams that won district championships in a coming edition. If you want to make sure that a team is featured on the page, please contact the Herald at (814) 793-2144. Please note that those who achieved district recognition or higher are included on this page. If you have a business and would like to place an ad congratulating a team, call the Herald and ask for Alisa....
In the article titled “NB Approves Wellness Building Construction” printed in the Nov. 22, 2023 edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald on Page A-2, it was incorrectly reported that the board vote for Northern Bedford County School District’s Wellness Building was approved unanimously. Board member John Eshelman voted against this building. 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 Editor Anna Baughman Miller at news@mc...
Three generations of singers will join to present the Christmas cantata Joy! on Sunday, December 3 at 6 pm at the Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church. The 28-voice kids' choir is under the direction of Rilian Stern, the 15-voice youth choir is led by Celeste Ritchey, and the 20-voice adult choir is directed by Laura Lloyd. The program celebrates the birth of Christ and the joy He gives through song, Scripture, and media. Admission is free....
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for $1 million in grants to increase the competitiveness of the state’s horticultural specialty crops including fruit, nut, vegetable, nursery, honey, and floral products. Projects will be funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant program, which is administered by the state. “Pennsylvania leads the nation in floriculture, mushrooms, and other specialty crops,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “These grants feed Pennsylvania grower...
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort will host the 6th annual “Merry On The Mountain,” a free indoor/outdoor holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Knob Conference Center. It features craft and holiday vendors, Christmas music, soup and hot chocolate for sale and jolly old Santa himself. Everyone is invited to enter the “Gingerbread House Contest” for a chance to win a prize. Those who would like to enter may take their gingerbread house to the Blue Knob Clubhouse from 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, until 4 p.m. on...
The Blair Concert Chorale is excited to celebrate the holiday season in song south of the border. La Fiesta de la Posada, the Christmas story in song is by famed musician Dave Brubeck. La Fiesta de la Posada combines elements of jazz a la Brubeck with the traditional telling of the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. The Blair Concert Chorale will present this unique work on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 14th Street and 12th Avenue, Altoona. Accompanying the BCC on the jazzy journey to Bethlehem will...
On Thursday, Nov. 16, eight Central High School students were inducted into the GACTC National Technical Honor Society. The students (from left) are Abigail Skurnick, Alyssa Brumbaugh, Rylie Franklin, Keely Musselman, Diamond Dotzler, Skyler Ferguson, Ethan Oliveri and Miranda Little (missing from the photo). The NTHS recognizes and honors students with outstanding achievement and have demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication in their chosen career and technical fields....
State Representative Jim Gregory has a "sit-down chat" with the ladies of the Williamsburg Ladies Civic Club, Monday evening, Nov. 27. Gregory is the representative for the 80th District, which includes every municipality in Blair County except for Allegheny Township, Logan Township and Altoona. "I just love the district that I'm in," Gregory said. "I am blessed to be able to do this." Gregory recalled his first trip to Williamsburg in 1985 for a football game where Christian Appleman was the...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Williamsburg, and with our community, it’s sure to get a kick start this weekend. The annual Christmas Parade will be held this Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 4 p.m. Following the parade, Biddle’s Brewing will once again be hosting the Light Up Night, where the big guy himself — Santa Claus — will be making an appearance to initiate the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. with photo opportunities to follow at Biddle’s Brewing. The Royer Mansion will have its annual Christmas Tour on Saturday, D...
The Williamsburg Community Farm Show held its annual Buck Pool on Saturday, Nov. 26. Winners included: Heaviest Doe: Lewis Carter Heaviest Buck: Allan Aurandt Oldest Hunter: Jon Detwiler Youngest Hunter: Waylon Jones Heaviest Doe by a Female Hunter: Julia Everhart Best Buck by a Female Hunter: Maria Wilder Widest Spread: Alec Jones Most Points: Adam Bernadelli Recipients received a placard, gift cards, and cash along with other prizes....
Claysburg Area Community Theatre presented "The Sound of Music" on Nov. 17 and 18 at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. This classic story follows Maria, who leaves the abbey where she's studying to be a nun to become the governess for Captain Georg von Trapp's seven children. The story that follows is one of love, growth, family, struggles and very real fears in the pre-WWII era. Director Dan Crist said that he hoped to show the playoff between the Austrians and the Germans, as the audience is...
The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) announced at its November monthly Board of Directors meeting that it will be losing its Director of Marketing Alyssa Barilar. The City of Altoona has eliminated its director of marketing position and its current director, Emily Evey, may be interested in assuming the position with the HACP. Board member Don Delozier said the Hollidaysburg Borough was fortunate to have Melanie Ramsey as director of community relations and events as a community event planner/liaison while communities around...
Name: Wyatt Gearhart School: Blair County Christian; Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Parents: Tommy & Sadie Gearhart 4-H Club: Little Cow Tails Years involved with 4-H: 1 4-H projects: Dairy beef Description of 4-H project responsibilities: selecting project animal starting on milk replacer started on hay and grain halter trained taught showmanship keeping pen and project animal clean and looking good Favorite 4-H memory: my first 4-H show and sale 4-H accomplishments: 3rd of show...
On Saturday, Nov. 26, Southern Cove Fire Company held its annual craft show in the Replogle School building. This has been an ongoing tradition for years. Vendors lined the downstairs and upstairs with various items. The spirit of Christmas was alive with folks laughing and enjoying looking at the talents of many with their displays. Michelle Conrad, with the assistance of her husband, oversaw this year’s event. Conrad has assisted the fire company for many years and has been an associate member for over a year. Southern Cove Fire Company is a...
Martinsburg Community Fund's monitor has been steadily rising. On Monday, Nov. 27, Neil Garland, who handles public relations for the Community Fund, accepted a check for the fund from H.H. Brown Work and Outdoor Group. Shown (from left) are Gartland, H.H. Brown Vice President of Finance Jennifer Bulter and H.H. Brown President and COO Victor Sanders. In an update sent before this donation, the fund was at $25,655, over halfway to the $45,000 goal. Donations have come from 55 residents and 12...
Claysburg-Kimmel's Future Business Leaders of America Chapter (CK FBLA) has created a community service project for the 2023-2024 school year. This year, Helping Hands aims to lend a helping hand to community members in need by relieving financial strain on families, promoting inclusion within the community, and providing low-cost entertainment in hopes to bring our community closer together. This year's community service project was created by Launa Musselman, Levi Kennedy, Makenzie Ebersole,...
Dr. John Eicher presented part three of his eight-part lecture series Modern Western Civilization (1500 to present) From Dawn to Decadence to Disillusionment in early November. This portion of the lecture series was titled "Nationalism, an Invented Tradition." Eicher talked about Nationalism and how it is a relatively recent concept in western history, only maybe about 200 years old. It was actually invented by people. There are a few specific things that feed into the growth of Nationalism....
The Board of Directors for the Hollidaysburg Area School District continues to move forward with the hiring of a new School District superintendent. The board met Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the senior high school library at 6:15 p.m. for discussion of superintendent candidates. They also discussed the issue in a closed-door session Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the library, and on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. in the senior high guidance career conference room. An update on the search should be given at the Dec. 6 reorganization and committee of...
The November monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Borough Council was highlighted by the vote on approving the Hollidaysburg Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, the hiring of a part-time safety clerk for the police department, and a new ambulance for the Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service. Borough Manager James Gehret said the police salary increase for the years 2024, ‘25, and ‘26 would be 4 percent across the board. Gehret said there would be no more shift differentials paid. The current contract with the Hol...
The Hollidaysburg Arts Council presented A Stained Glass Christmas Workshop in early November. Board member and instructor Theresa McKeegan said that the class teaches stained glass art, a paint medium that looks like leaded glass once dry. "We are doing ornaments using Christmas themed ideas or they can use some geometric ideas," McKeegan said. This is the second stained glass workshop and the first ornament class. Board member Jill Bulman said that the council does adult workshops, children's...
Charles Dickens, his wife and George Putnam, the traveling secretary, passed through Hollidaysburg during the canal era. Dickens set out on his first two tours of America in an attempt to change international copyright law, as his books were very popular in the United States, but he wasn’t making any money from them. Author Keith Eldred presented the story of Dickens’ journey through Hollidaysburg at The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library’s history hour earlier this month. Eldred said looking at how difficult it was travel back then, we shoul...
On Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, officers of the Blair County DUI Task Force made their presence known locally by conducting a DUI roving patrol. The following results are from the detail: • 123 Individual contacts • 76 Warnings issued for vehicle violations • 17 Citations issued for vehicle violations • 1 Misdemeanor Arrest • 3 DUI Arrests • 1 Persons Apprehended On Arrest Warrants...
On Nov. 16, the Northern Bedford FFA Chapter hosted a pig roast at Northern Bedford High School at 7 p.m. Hundreds of folks come out for this event held each year by FFA. Members of the chapter stayed up all night and cooked the pig to be served. The pig was donated, and everyone brought a side dish or dessert. Chocolate milk and white milk was available from Ritchey's Dairy. Officers for 2023-2024 are President Emma Byler, Vice President Samantha Corle, Secretary Lindsey Bolinger, Treasurer Emi...
Sarah Barley, 8, visited the Herald office with her mother Erin to learn about newspapers and their production. Sarah is planning to start her own neighborhood newspaper in Roaring Spring. The third-grader is aiming for Jan. 10 as her first publication date. She sent out surveys to her neighbors for a "Neighbor Bios" section and said she thinks she would like a three-page paper. Sarah prepared a list of questions for Editor Anna Baughman Miller that focused on layout and design and the process...
An afternoon fire in Freedom Township on Sunday, Nov. 26, brought a response from 10 fire departments and closed a portion of Dunnings Highway for several hours while firefighters battled the blaze. The initial call about the fire at 160 Benton Rd. indicated entrapment. Freedom Township Fire Chief Ron Henry said police officers from Greenfield and Freedom townships were able to remove the entrapped individual before firefighters arrived on scene. Henry said fire crews were on scene within...
The long-awaited Roaring Spring Dunkin' has officially opened. The Herald has not received word on Dunkin's neighbor, Arby's. Above, Emily Mowry restocks the display cases Monday afternoon. The business had its grand opening last Monday, Nov. 20. The location had a balloon arch out last week and saw plenty of customers. Construction on both buildings began in August 2021 when the Bickel's Surplus building was demolished....
In June of this year, Garver Memorial YMCA in Roaring Spring welcomed Roaring Spring native Lisa Bollinger as its new director. Bollinger has worked at the YMCA for 13 years and is already thriving in her new role. After attending Central High School and graduating from Penn State, Bollinger worked at NPC and Trinity United Methodist Preschool before joining the team at Garver as a preschool teacher in 2010. During the past 13 years, she has grown to cherish the "family" atmosphere at the YMCA....
A long discussion on the construction of the Wellness Building on campus highlighted the Northern Bedford County School District November Board of Directors meeting. The board was asked to approve the Wellness Building construction bid as presented by the sole bidder, Corle Construction, at a cost of $1,121,991. The original budget for the Wellness Buildng was $1,335,000. The possibility of moving forward with the project if construction costs increase until building began was recognized by the board. The Wellness Building bid from Corle was...
The Williamsburg post office is ready to take your letters to Santa. The post office is participating in Operation Santa, a nationwide program sponsored by the United States Postal Service. Kids are encouraged to bring letters addressed to Santa to the post office and drop it in the special mailbox. The letters do not need a postage stamp, but those that do will be entered into the Operation Santa program. The stamped letters will be sent to a specific postal location, where personal...
South Woodbury Township held its November meeting on Nov. 8, 2023, due to Election Day on Nov. 7. The office will be closed on Nov. 23, 2023, for Thanksgiving. The treasurer’s report ending Oct. 31 revealed the balance of $2,341,702.12. The Wastewater Treatment Facility has a balance of $40,037.50. Roadmaster Rick Musselman reported trees were trimmed. Bedford County Township Officials Association Convention Commissioners were present and discussed ATVs on the roads, solar heating, PSATS and Pennsylvania One Call. The Sewage Management P...
On Nov. 11, Royal Rangers of Everett completed a service project for Freedom House Ministries. It was built in 1788 and has the original front of the Tavern Springs Seasonal Resort. Freedom House Ministries is a 12-month, four-phase residential program for men with drug and alcohol addiction. There is an on-site independent living program for 90 days after completing the program. Freedom House Ministries supports men as they are going through their recovery process. This property has two house f...
On Saturday, Nov. 18, Deb Mellott, Jeff Mellott and Beverly Ritchey were busy making Christmas wreaths of various sizes and swags. These items are made from Frazier Fir and Douglas Fir with a little white pine scattered throughout. This is the third year these items were made for a fundraiser for the Southern Cove EMS. Members of the EMS have been making wreaths and the Mellott's who have made these for years when they operated a greenhouse. According to Jeff Mellott the wreaths will last until...
On Saturday, Nov. 18, HopeWell Homestead and Friends held a Christmas Show for the first time in the Lions building in Loysburg. Lorie LaSala lives in Hopewell on her family farm called HopeWell Homestead. The family moved here about four years ago from Lancaster. LaSala has home schooled her children and believes in utilizing what they raise and grow to make natural products. She had many types of soaps for all different skin types. One soap is used for anyone who just got a tattoo to help the...
The Adam Holliday Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met Nov. 18, 2023, in the Community Room of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library. Hollidaysburg Events Coordinator Melanie Ramsey read the following annual proclamation by Hollidaysburg Mayor Joseph Dodson commemorating National Native American Indian Heritage Month: WHEREAS, the history and culture of our great nation have been significantly influenced by American Indians and indigenous peoples; and WHEREAS, the contributions of the American Indians have enhanced...
The Cove Country Store Tour was held Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11. For those who wanted to get started on their Christmas shopping or just wanted a day to get out of the house and explore this is for you. This correspondent started the tour on Friday, Nov. 3. There were 12 businesses to visit, most giving a discount for the tour. Some provided light refreshments. I started at Nolt’s Furniture Barn, where there was a large selection. This building was great to roam through seeing all kinds of items. Free refreshments were given out. Next, a trip to P...
Vice Chairman Ken Brenneman called the 2024 budget, “workable” before making the motion to advertise the budget during last Thursday’s Catharine Township meeting. The budget ,which was approved for advertisement, includes a millage increase from .941 to 1.41, with the supervisors citing inflation as the main cause for the increase. The supervisors agreed to apply for a grant, which covers 100-percent of the cost of a new truck. The new truck is estimated to cost $120,340, and a resolution was signed to apply for grant funding. The residents of...
Sidney Sheldon once said, "Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better." For many years, the Williamsburg Public Library has been doing just that - all the way back to the 1950s. Some of our generations can remember the library being housed in the old borough building, followed by the location on Second Street. Head Librarian...
The November regular meeting of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors served as the last scheduled meeting for four of the sitting board members: President Brian Gahagan, Floyd Detterline, Kelly Marks and Samantha Snowberger. The new board members will be seated at the re-organizational meeting on Dec. 4. Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker stated, “On behalf of the entire Spring Cove School District, I wish to thank all four of these board members for their service to our community and particularly to our students. In reflection, y...
The D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting one or more events this week. Sobriety checkpoints are well lit and manned by uniformed officers. Roving patrols utilize uniformed officers in marked police vehicles. Motorists are reminded to always be alert while in the vicinity of emergency personnel and vehicles. Remember Pennsylvania’s “Move Over Law.” Cops in Shops utilize police officers, either in uniform or wearing civilian attire. Officers may pose as employees or customers of six pack stores and distributors in an attempt to deter liquo...
The Drug and Alcohol Partnership held its annual Recognition Awards Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 16, at The U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg. The awards dinner celebrates the work of community partners in their efforts to combat drug and alcohol abuse. Freedom Township Police Chief Nathan Claycomb presented the Top Gun Award to Patrolman Dan Eastep of the Greenfield Township Police Department, Patrolman Bryan Ketner of the Hollidaysburg Police Department, and Officer Matt Jenkins of the Altoona Police...
Claysburg-Kimmel School District voters went to the polls on Nov. 7 to elect a school board and a day later that same board appointed a member to fill the unexpired spot of a member who resigned the previous night. Board members Roger Knisley, Heidi Kennedy, and Joseph Musselman were reelected to the board in uncontested races and then voted on the appointment of Danny Potter to fill the remainder of Craig Burkett’s term. Burkett resigned at the board’s October meeting due to his upcoming marriage and relocating out of the district. Potter, a 1...
The Benefit Auction was held on Sept. 7 at the Morrison Cove Produce Auction. The auction committee met and analyzed the auction results. This year the auction succeeded in increasing its goal. Total raised was $181,000, which is around $16,000 more than last year. On Friday evening of the auction, 800 rib dinners were made. This will remain the same amount for next year’s auction. If they are not all sold, they will be auctioned off on Saturday. But very few were left this year. This year this dinner raised $15,100. Auction blocks raised $...
The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeer collected 275 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and tied blankets that will be distributed to sick and needy children in Cambria, Blair, and Somerset counties through the Healing Patch and Nurse Family Partnership (Home Nursing Agency), and through Dauntless Fire Company for comfort during emergency situations. Lap blankets will also brighten the days of residents at Maple Heights Nursing Home/Assisted Living, Cambridge Assisted Living, and John Paul Manor. They have been active on campus...
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. “Our Leapfrog Hospital Safety A grade reflects the tireless dedication of our medical staff and employees in en...
The Greenfield Township board of supervisors reviewed a proposal to create a butterfly garden at the Claysburg Community Park during their Nov. 8 meeting. Rich Allison would like to develop the project in memory of his wife, Sandy Allison. The donated garden would include three benches, flower plantings and information about butterflies. Allison suggested the garden be located near the recently installed music garden. Supervisors were supportive of the plan. Jordan Oldham, board chair and road foreman, planned to meet with Allison to discuss...
AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year's Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3 percent over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years were 2005 and 2019, respectively. "Many Americans look forward to traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday so they can spend time with family and friends," said Bevi Powell, senior vice...
The Central High School Future Teachers' Club attended the "Teach the Future" Conference at Fred Rogers Center on the campus of St. Vincent College on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The morning started off with a keynote address by the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Raff speaking on the idea of "set the stage to engage." Students then moved onto the first two breakout sessions covering a variety of education related topics. Students then had a boxed lunch together with more than 175...
During last Monday evening’s meeting, the Williamsburg Borough decided to raise its millage by 1 mill. The council cited an increase of $4,000 in health insurance costs, along with an unknown increase anticipated with worker’s compensation. Council member Ed Patterson, who is on the personnel and finance committee for the borough, said that it was the “recommendation” of the committee to increase the millage. Paula Hamilton made motion to advertise the budget with a millage increase and Bruce Hamilton seconded. The motion carried. Borough Manag...
