10 Years Ago

Herald of Aug. 21, 2014

The Blair County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale was held Aug. 11 and 12 at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg. The judge was Ben Williamson from Penn State University. He coaches the university’s livestock judging team.

Morrisons Cove Memorial Park has again found itself in financial dire straits. While the community has responded with support, park board members continue to think of ways to draw people to the park with the aim to create a consistent flow of revenue.

District Attorney Bill Higgins and Bedford County Sheriff Charwin Reichelderfer are issuing the following caution to local residents: beware of telephone scams seeking the immediate payment of money.

Child identity fraud is alive and well in 2014. If anything, the problem may be worsening as identity thieves devise new methods to steal – and use – children’s personal information.