Morrisons Cove Herald - Putting cows on the front page since 1885.

Fifty years later, there is still no doubt that Williamsburg, sitting along the bank of the little Juniata River, suffered the worst damage from Agnes. But other areas of the Cove were impacted as well. The following accounts are from the archives...

The advertisement deadline for the July 7 edition will be Thursday, June 30, by 5 p.m. Editorial/obituary submission deadline will be Friday, July 1, by 5 p.m. The Herald office will be closed Monday, July 4, to allow staff to celebrate the holiday...

The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors voted unanimously by an 8-0 vote to adopt the final 2022-23 General Fund Budget in the amount of $30,105,921, reflecting a 2 percent increase in tax millage, setting the final tax millage at 11.25...

A woman’s erratic behavior at the East Freedom Taco Bell led to a struggle with police and a short foot chase. According to Freedom Township police, at approximately 5 p.m. on June 13, officers were called to the Taco Bell for a report of a...

President’s Educational Excellence Awards Grade 8: Elisa Camenga, daughter of Andrew & Kristin Camenga Shelby Dively, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Blair Dively Olivia Helsel, daughter of Mr. Joey Helsel & Mrs. Kim Helsel Caitlyn Houp, daughter of Mr. &...

Farm Show Board President Jeff Walason attended last Thursday evening’s Catharine Township meeting. Walason, along with Treasurer Arianne Waddington, discussed the proposed Farm Show lease with supervisors. The lease presented would be for eight...

Williamsburg’s historic baseball season has come to an end. Williamsburg made it to the State Playoffs this year despite the odds being stacked against them. One of the main reasons Williamsburg was able to pull this off with the help of Head...

The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rounded out its 2021-22 All-Sportsmanship team on Wednesday with the announcement of the sportsmanship picks from the league’s spring sports teams. All teams that compete for an AMCC championship...

Dr. Diane S. Shinberg of Indiana University of Pennsylvania used data from the 2005-09 and 2014-18 American Community Survey (ACS) to create a profile of rural Pennsylvania women. Here are some key findings: • Older rural women tended to live...

To the Editor: The Roaring Spring Borough Council recently let me down, along with many friends and neighbors and people that I know. The mountain ground, that was practically given to the borough in the 1800s, was sold under the radar of many...

Check out the library’s Seed Library. Stop by or visit https://tinyurl.com/mw9e49t7 to view inventory. Chalk the Walk – Every Wednesday starting June 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Whimsical Wednesday Nights – Every Wednesday starting June 15 at 6 p.m....

Mark Twain is credited with writing, “Patriotism is supporting your country all of the time and your government when it deserves it.” There is some logic in that statement. Mark Twain knew the foibles of government, but he was also a patriotic...

Denis Wayne Royer passed away May 22, 2022, at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his sister, Margo, and his nephew, Adam. Denis was born in Altoona, PA and spent his childhood in Williamsburg, where he participated in high school...

Lauretta Beryle McClelland, 83, of Roaring Spring, formerly of East Freedom, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born June 9, 1939, in Roaring Spring the daughter of the late Paul Baker and Mary...

It’s black leather and measures five inches by nine inches, with a firm clasp along the top rim and is filled with a host of things depicting the life of a teen age girl in the 1950s. The dusty clutch bag was found secreted away in an opening of...

Farm Show Royalty and Vendors Wanted It’s almost time once again for the Williamsburg Community Farm Show. The Farm Show will be held on Aug. 21-26. For more information on how to become a vendor, head over to their website. The Farm Show...

Fourth of July is right around the corner, and I’m always in the mood for food. For this week’s question – before I start my recipe section again – I wanted to know: What is your favorite 4th of July food? Here is what a few residents of...

Herald of June 28, 2012 The Cove Relay for Life raised $146,927. Twenty-six teams participated in the 24-hour event. Martinsburg was busily preparing for the July 4 celebration at Memorial Park. Events included the Little Miss Morrisons Cove...

Herald of June 26, 1947 The Church of the Brethren took a stand against compulsory military service at its 101st Annual Conference held in Orlando, Florida. A resolution adopted at the meeting read in part, “war and preparations for war are...

Herald of June 26, 1997 The Williamsburg Presbyterian Church was set to permanently close its doors after 181 years of ministry. The Williamsburg church was the last Presbyterian church in the Cove. Plans were underway for the Agricultural Parade...

Herald of June 30, 1922 Miss Anna Neff Martin of Martinsburg and Mr. Clair L. Calhoun of Altoona were united in marriage at the bride’s home by Rev. Francis Garden of the Presbyterian Church. “I Love You Truly” was sung by Miss Elizabeth B....

Herald of June 29, 1972 The Cove was drying out after the worst flooding since 1936 in the wake of remnants of Hurricane Agnes. Williamsburg, on the banks of the Juniata River, received the most damage in the area. Weekly classes were being held at...

Herald of June 24, 1897 The Pennsylvania Railroad announced that for the benefit of persons desiring to take advantage of the National Holiday on the Fourth of July, it was selling excursion tickets between all stations including Pittsburgh and...

You have heard it. A blaring sound comes across your media. The words are: “This is a test. This is only a test…” Then you will be told it is not an emergency but if it had been an actual emergency, you would be told what to do. This test is...

Biblical text: Mark 4:26-32 I am sure that many of you can relate to the image of a special door frame in your house where your parents or grandparents would periodically stand you very carefully, heels pressed tightly against the wall so they...