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The Pennsylvania State Police released data on actions taken April 7 against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing their physical locations. Enforcement began on Monday, March 23, 2020. A map of counties covered by each troop is available on psp.pa.gov. TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2020 TROOP G – Daily Warnings, 0. Daily Warnings to date: 22. Daily Citations, 0. Daily Citations to date, 0. The governor has directed the following state agencies and local officials to enforce the closure orders to the...
When I got home this morning, April 7, from fishing on one of the specially regulated waters where trout fishing is open the year round, Donna greeted me by saying, "Do you know that trout season is open today? Kendra called and told me that Justin wanted you to know the regular trout season opened this morning at eight." "That's not right," I replied. "That's just a rumor. Guys on the internet have been saying they've seen people fishing on stocked trout streams already. They are not supposed t...
The Pennsylvania State Police released data on actions taken April 8 against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing their physical locations. Enforcement began on Monday, March 23, 2020. A map of counties covered by each troop is available on psp.pa.gov. WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2020 TROOP G – 4 Daily Warnings, 26 Daily Warnings to date. Zero Daily Citations, zero total Daily Citations to date. The governor has directed the following state agencies and local officials to enforce the closure ord...
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on April 7, 2020, confirmed as of 12 a.m., April 7, that there are 1,579 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 14,559. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported 78 new deaths among positive cases, bringing the statewide total to 240. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here. All people are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital. “Now more than ever, as we continue to see COVID-19 c... Full story
Pa. Gov. Wolf has extended the closure of Pennsylvania Schools indefinitely. Spring Cove will continue to provide remote instruction to all students during the extended closure. The district's Grab-and-Go Meals will also continue during the extended closure. However, the schedule will change beginning Monday, April 6. To further encourage compliance with Gov. Wolf's Stay-at-Home Order, meals will now only be distributed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, two breakfasts and two lunches will be provided, so that all... Full story
This is the latest information obtained by the Herald regarding matters affecting Morrisons Cove. The Herald will update this listing frequently. This information is accessible to all readers of the Herald's website. No subscription is required. To place your coronavirus-related change, send it to news@mcheraldonline.com. ------------- Giant Eagle markets, GetGo stores to close for Easter All Giant Eagle and Market District Supermarkets, Pharmacies, and GetGo locations will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 12, 2020. All 24-Hour GetGo locations will... Full story
The Herald received a note last week from a Plain Community Herald reader who asked if we could publish basic information about the virus. While there’s a flood of information being passed out about the virus, a lot of it is online and therefore not available to the Plain Community. The request was for the Herald to publish basic updates about the virus spread and the actions and reactions. That’s a great idea, and with this edition of the Herald, we will begin doing so. We will publish updates related to the following, updated from Tue... Full story
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on the Consumer Reports website. The Herald is re-publishing this in the interests of providing our readers with reliable and helpful information. The article can be found on the Consumer Reports website at https://www.consumerreports.org/personal-finance/trouble-paying-bills-coronavirus-pandemic/ The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the finances of millions of Americans who have lost jobs or seen their income reduced. With the arrival of April, many now face mortgage payments, credit... Full story
On April 2, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the exemption application process for businesses created in response to Governor Tom Wolf and Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine’s orders to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, will close on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5 p.m. “With just a few days remaining to apply for an exemption, we encourage businesses who think they may be applicable to look at our Life-Sustaining Business FAQ and fil... Full story
As Pennsylvania braces for another month of social distancing, state officials pleaded with residents to stop panic buying and supply hoarding. There’s more than enough for everyone, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says, and there will continue to be thanks to an industry long prepared for the disruptions a viral outbreak can cause. "Pennsylvania's supply chain is solid – farmers, production facilities, and truckers are all still working," Redding said. "Buying more than you need only hurts other Pennsylvanians; it hurts those wor... Full story
For an industry that is based on telling people what’s going on right now, the news media is sometimes not very good at looking ahead. We here at the Herald are trying to look ahead, but it’s hard to bring things into focus. One thing is clear – the restrictions on activities because of the coronavirus spread are hitting home. The Herald depends upon local advertising to pay its bills. What we charge for a year’s subscription to the Herald ($40 locally) doesn’t come close to paying the full cost of getting a Herald to your doorstep. Our best... Full story
Coronavirus is more deadly than the seasonal flu viruses, spreads more easily and is a totally new virus to humans. The average flu strain kills about 0.1 percent of those infected, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) deaths are closer to 2 percent. Because it is a new virus to humans, we have no natural immunity or vaccines against it. Because up to 80 percent of COVID-19 cases are mild, that makes it more likely to spread without detection. Area healthcare providers are strongly advising people to follow Pennsylvania Department of Heath (PaDOH)... Full story
According to the Pa. Dept. of Health, people aged 65 and older are more likely to have serious coronavirus illness. This may be caused by changing immune systems making it harder to fight off diseases and infection. Underlying health conditions also make it harder to cope with and recover from illness. Regardless of age or disability, other people who may be at higher risk include: people with chronic lung disease or moderate-to-severe asthma, people with serious heart conditions, people with severe obesity (BMI equal or greater than 40)... Full story
– GLOSSARIES – Very good basic guides https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/us/coronavirus-terms-glossary.html More complete guides https://www.dictionary.com/e/coronavirus-words/ https://www.kff.org/glossary/covid-19-outbreak-glossary/ https://time.com/5798684/coronavirus-glossary-definitions/ – INFORMATION – Conemaugh Nason Go to www.conemaugh.org and click on the “Coronavirus (COVID19) Preparedness Information” banner at the very top of the website. UPMC Altoona Go to www.upmc.com and click on the “COVID-19 Update” banner. Commonwealth of... Full story
Cove-area food pantries are continuing to provide services for their clients during the COVID-19 restrictions. Martinsburg The Martinsburg Food Pantry is located in the old borough building, 133 E. Allegheny St. The pantry which will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. today, April 2, and Thursday, April 16, services residents in Martinsburg, Huston, North Woodbury and Taylor Townships. Roaring Spring The Roaring Spring Food Pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday’s at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 E. Main St. Services are available to res...
With the closure of all K-12 schools in Pennsylvania since March 16 due to COVID-19, the four school districts in the Morrisons Cove area have been providing breakfast and lunch meals for students during their time away from school. The Claysburg-Kimmel School District is offering bags containing five breakfasts and five lunches that may picked up between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the elementary school and high school. On March 19, the district served more than 1,000 breakfasts and lunches. On March 24, 3,910 meals were given for the week....
Due to school closures, The Scarlet Dragon Packs will be distributing weekend food bags for students enrolled in the program at three locations on Friday, April 3, at the following locations: East Freedom: Through Inc. building (former East Freedom Elementary building across the street from the Freedom Township Fire Hall) – 10 to 11 a.m. Roaring Spring: The Cove Creamery (along Route 36 across from Giant Eagle and Roots in the Cove) – 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Martinsburg: Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church (300 S. Mulberry St.) – 12:30 to 1:30... Full story
If you're a Cove-area small business applying for a help grant or loan, the Herald can help. We can't write your whole application for you, but we can help with the parts that require descriptions, narratives or explanations. Words are our thing and we're happy to help fellow businesses. There are no strings and no fees or charges. This is a free service. If you're interested, please call or fax the Herald office and request help from Allan. Our phone number is 793-2144 and our fax is 793-4882. If you'd prefer to use email, send it to... Full story
Area eateries haven't let COVID-19 stop them from continuing to offer what their customers expect in the way of great service. Most eateries provide food service take-out and some offer delivery service as well.... Full story
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 throughout the United States in March 2020 transformed American lives in ways many might never have imagined possible. Social distancing recommendations and restrictions on gatherings of more than a handful of people had a ripple effect on the economy that adversely affected many small businesses. Small businesses are the backbones of local communities. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9 percent of...
The Wolf Administration on Tuesday, March 24, reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts. “Life has slowed and it has changed, but it has not stopped for the millions of Pennsylvanians who depend on food assistance programs. We know that this pandemic has caused many people and families to find that they are suddenly food insecure and require assistance,” said Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Ter... Full story
The NFIB, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, on April 3 issued the following statement from NFIB President Brad Close in response to the rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program loans: “We are hearing from far too many small businesses, today, that they are being shut out of the Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loan program. Small businesses make up half of our economy and employ nearly half of all workers, but this has the potential to be the last straw for many small businesses and their employees. “NFIB resea...
During a COVID-19 press briefing April 3, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf stressed the need to intensify all measures to help stop the spread of the virus. "Two days ago, I amplified our social distancing efforts by instituting a statewide stay-at-home order, and today I am asking all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask any time they leave their houses," Gov. Wolf said. "Masks help prevent people from... Full story
The Pa. Department of Agriculture has released some information about agricultural producers and eligibility for the federal Paycheck Protection Program. "This is first-come, first-serve. It’s critical that the ag industry learns of this information sooner than later," said Emily Demsey, communications director for the Pa. Dept. of Agriculture. On April 2, the federal Department of Treasury (Treasury) and Small Business Administration (SBA) released an interim final rule on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Agricultural producers are e... Full story
During a COVID-19 press briefing on April 3, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf stressed the need to intensify all measures to help stop the spread of the virus. “Two days ago, I amplified our social distancing efforts by instituting a statewide stay-at-home order, and today I am asking all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask any time they leave their houses,” Gov. Wolf said. “Masks help prevent people fr...
By STATE SEN. WAYNE FONTANA D-Allegheny County As this frightening pandemic affects every facet of our lives, more and more citizens are doing what they can to keep safe by staying at home, practicing social distancing and keeping in touch with others as remotely as possible. We cannot be sure when this nightmare will end, or when we can return to living our normal lives. Some project it will be weeks. Others have argued that it may take months or longer. Many medical experts have even warned that a second wave of Covid-19 may target us when th...
By DAVID M. SANKO Executive Director Pa. State Association of Township Supervisors Pennsylvania Local Government Week is April 6-10, and we can think of no better time to recognize our townships, which are on the front lines of making sure life goes on as smoothly and safely as possible in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the COVID-19 emergency continues throughout the nation and the commonwealth, township officials are the “boots on the ground” in helping their residents stay safe during this crisis. Townships have a pub...
The Pennsylvania State Police have released data on actions taken April 2 against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing their physical locations. Enforcement began on Monday, March 23, 2020. A map of counties covered by each troop is available on psp.pa.gov. THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2020 Troop G (Hollidaysburg and Bedford) issued 1 warning and a total so far of 18. Zero citations were issued so far. The governor has directed the following state agencies and local officials to enforce the closure or...
As a way to support its customers during the coronavirus pandemic, Penn State Extension is offering its library of online courses at no cost through April. The deadline to register is April 30. “Tackling today’s problems to secure a better tomorrow has long been the mantra of Penn State Extension, and that holds true now when people are facing rapidly changing health, economic and social challenges,” said Brent Hales, director of Penn State Extension and associate dean in the College of Agricultural Sciences. “Extension program team members...
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued a reminder to licensed liquor establishments to refrain from having patrons remain in their buildings to operate illegal video gambling devices. The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) recently received an influx of public inquiries related to liquor licensees allowing patrons to remain in their establishments to operate video gambling devices, sometimes marketed as “games of skill,” in violation of restrictions in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “While our p...
The NFIB Research Center released the following data April 2 on the impact COVID-19 has had on small businesses: The NFIB Research Center’s latest survey on the current impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on small business shows continued deterioration of the small business sector. The severity of the outbreak and regulatory measures that cities and states are taking to control it are having a devastating impact on small businesses. 92 percent affected Currently, 92 percent of small employers are negatively impacted by the outbreak of the novel c...
The Pennsylvania State Police on April 6 released data on actions taken from Friday, April 3, through Sunday, April 5, against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing their physical locations. Enforcement began on Monday, March 23, 2020. A map of counties covered by each troop is available on psp.pa.gov. APRIL 3-5, 2020 TROOP G – 2 daily warnings; 20 total to date. Zero daily citations and zero citations to date. The governor has directed the following state agencies and local officials to...
The Pennsylvania State Police released data on enforcement actions taken to enforce Governor Wolf’s Stay at Home order. The order went into effect statewide at 8 p.m. on April 1, 2020. Under the order, all individuals must stay at home except for certain essential activities and work to provide life-sustaining business and government services. “Law enforcement is focused on ensuring residents are aware of the Stay at Home order and informing the public of social distancing practices and while the order is mandatory, voluntary compliance is pre...
In 2019, the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAP&DC) was awarded a grant to coordinate a feasibility study in order to inventory existing broadband assets, to identify gaps in service, and to develop a plan for improving broadband services throughout the region. As part of the study, SAP&DC is conducting a survey to assess current levels of broadband service and needs. SAP&DC has contracted with Design Nine, Inc., from Blacksburg, Va., to assist with the eight-county broadband study. Outreach efforts began earlier...
State Police Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals The Pennsylvania State Police released data on actions taken yesterday, April 6, against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing their physical locations. Enforcement began on Monday, March 23, 2020. A map of counties covered by each troop is available on psp.pa.gov. MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 TROOP G – 2 Daily Warnings, 22 total to date. Zero Daily Citations, Zero Citations to date The governor has directed the following state age...
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on April 1 announced all 67 Pennsylvania counties will be under stay-at-home orders effective Wednesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. “This is the most prudent option to stop the spread of COVID-19 across our commonwealth, where cases continue to grow daily,” Gov. Wolf said. “We appreciate the shared sacrifice of all 12.8 million Pennsylvanians; we are in this together and this statewide stay-at-home order is being made after many discussions with multiple state agencies; Dr. Levin... Full story
I was smart enough to get out of graduate school alive, but I've never been one with a quick wit. So it often takes me a while to puzzle through things. With the flood of information coming out about the coronavirus and the various reactions, I often hear and listen but don't comprehend. Then, hours or days later, I have an "aha!"moment and everything falls into place and makes sense. When things do fall into place, suddenly certain things become clear and they make sense. Being a journalist, wh... Full story
The Altoona Mirror and other news sources are reporting that Gov. Tom Wolf on April 1, 2020, placed all of Pennsylvania under an order to stay at home. The Mirror is reporting that Gov. Wolf expanded "the geographic footprint of the quarantine as state officials combat the coronavirus pandemic. In one stroke, Wolf added 34 counties to his stay-home edict, meaning that residents of all 67 of Pennsylvania’s counties must now stay home as much as possible to help slow the spread of COVID-19." The Mirror is reporting that the order will last at l... Full story
In conjunction with the decision by the Supreme Court to close courtrooms to the public, all Bedford County Courts, County Offices, and Magisterial District Judge Offices will continue to be closed to the public effective through at least April 30, 2020. The Court is available for the following essential functions only: • Revocation hearings • Bench warrant hearings pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 150 • Juvenile delinquency detention hearings • Juvenile emergency shelter and detention hearings • Temporary protectio... Full story
Bedford County has closed its courthouse to the public in an effort minimize COVID-19 exposure to county employees. Any non-county employee issued a county identification badge including vendors, contractors, attorneys, abstractors, etc. should be aware that those badges will not longer be accepted. They should contact the county to schedule an appointment and check-in with Sheriff deputies on the 2nd floor courthouse entrance. For deliveries contact the courthouse at 623-4807. For access to other county departments, refer to the following... Full story
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is warning investors of an anticipated surge in fraudulent investment schemes. “As is so often the case during times of emergency, scammers will be looking to profit from the misfortune of others by targeting investors and capitalizing on concerns related to the securities market,” said Acting Secretary Richard Vague. “The narrative of the investment scheme may change, but the underlying scam remains the same.” The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of whic... Full story
April 1, 2020 Update - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Information and announcements are followed by URLs or links. The 2020 Pennsylvania primary election has been moved from April 28 to June 2. The voter registration and mail ballot deadlines are extended into May. https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-signs-covid-19-response-bills-to-bolster-health-care-system-workers-and-education-and-reschedule-the-primary-election/ PSSA testing and Keystone exams for the 2019-20 school year have been canceled due to COVID-19. https... Full story
On April 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin reminded all Pennsylvanians to “be a good neighbor” and respond to the 2020 Census. “We’re committed to working together to make sure all Pennsylvanians are counted in the Census. said Secretary Davin. “Now more than ever, our representation and billions of dollars of funding for critical resources depend on an accurate count of all Pennsylvanians, no matter who they are or where they live.” April 1 was the 22nd National Census Day,... Full story
On April 1, Sheetz, a restaurant and convenience chain across the Mid-Atlantic, announced a new Kidz Meal Bagz program providing free food to help children and families in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meal Bagz will be available all day starting Thursday, April 2 and will include a turkey sandwich, chips and a drink. Families interested in taking advantage of the free Kidz Meal Bagz program should go to participating Sheetz locations and ask an employee at the register for a meal. Families will be offered one bag per child. Meals... Full story
Col. Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced on April 1 a temporary change to the way troopers respond to select non-emergency incidents. With the goal of limiting in-person contact and mitigating the spread of COVID-19, the department has identified certain types of calls that may be resolved with limited or no on-scene response. The change went into effect April 1, 2020, and will remain until further notice. “To enhance social distancing and keep our personnel and the public safe and healthy, we will b... Full story
This is a list of closings, cancelations and updates for the Morrisons Cove, Claysburg and Williamsburg areas. The Herald will update this list as we receive information. Please check back frequently. --------------- Pennsylvania announces the extension of expiration for LTC The Blair County Sheriff's Office announced April 1 that the Wolf Administration and the Pennsylvania State Police will be granting extensions to license-to-carry firearms permits. Permits that expired on March 19, 2020, or later have been extended to May 30, 2020, and the... Full story
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all Pennsylvania K-12 schools to remain closed until further notice. Gov. Wolf made the announcement during a press conference on Monday afternoon, March 30. The governor said the Department of Education will be providing updated guidance and resources on the continuity of education for students to schools in the coming days. Also during the conference, Gov. Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine revised their “Stay at Home” orders to include Car... Full story
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced March 31 that 61 emergency and critical highway and bridge projects will be active statewide this week. While the normal highway and bridge construction program has paused as the commonwealth addresses COVID-19 response, urgent emergency work has continued to ensure a reliable transportation system as circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continue to unfold. On March 17, in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 mitigation guidance, PennDOT paused construction projects statewide to m... Full story
On March 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encouraged all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing only toilet paper helps ensure that the toilets, plumbing, sewer systems and septic systems will continue working properly to safely manage our nation’s wastewater. While EPA encourages disinfecting your environment to prevent the spread of COVID-19, never flush disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items. These easy steps w... Full story
For an industry that is based on telling people what’s going on right now, the news media is sometimes not very good at looking ahead. We here at the Herald are trying to look ahead, but it’s hard to bring things into focus. One thing is clear – the restrictions on activities because of the coronavirus spread are hitting home. The Herald depends upon local advertising to pay its bills. What we charge for a year’s subscription to the Herald ($40 locally) doesn’t come close to paying the full cost of getting a Herald to your doorstep. Our best... Full story
