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WHAT: Job Fair – Wednesday, April 5, hosted by PA CareerLink Bedford County and community partners WHERE: Bedford County Fairgrounds: Jordan Hall, 729 W Pitt St., Bedford, PA 15522 WHEN/WHO: 9:30 a.m.: Reserved for Veterans 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.:...

Two local students were recently awarded scholarships from Premier Select Sires. Darcy Heltzel of Martinsburg and Katheryn Longenecker of Williamsburg received scholarships between $750 and $1,250. Premier Select Sires awarded a total of $25,950 to...

The regular March meeting of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors opened with a special presentation on textbooks and resources for secondary social studies, foreign languages, and Central High School’s environmental science. The...

The Herald recently received word of a scam circulating the county. A Martinsburg resident forwarded two letters to the Herald, both representing “companies” that make cash offers on vacant land. The first letter received was from a Greg...

Catharine Township Supervisors heard from Auditor Daryl Cole about the 2022 audit report during last Thursday evening’s meeting. Cole said that there were four new items on the audit report, but praised Secretary Heather Flaig for working hard...

Coach: Garry Black Number of Years as Head Coach: 1st Year League: ICC Last Year’s Record: 8-3 overall 8-3 in ICC Returning Starters: SENIORS – Dominic Francis (Sprints), Noah Pittman (Jumps), Jacob Sensenig (Throws), Jestin Fernandez (Throws)...

Coach: Steven Butler Number of Years as Head Coach: 4 Last Year’s Record: Overall: 0 – 8 League: 0 – 7 League: ICC Returning Letter Winners: SENIORS – Justin Brubaker, Jade Carper, Levi Hoover, Ethan Watkin JUNIORS – Jeremiah Ross, Jayse...

Coach Name: Debbie Fay Number of Years as Head Coach: 7 League: ICC North Last Year’s Record: Overall: 6-10 League: 5-7 Returning Starters: SENIORS – Kendal Norris, Giavanna Tomasiello JUNIORS – Kara Lansberry, Laney Prough, MeCenzie...

A new discovery, reported today in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions and ultimately ease global food insecurity,...

The symptoms of dry eye disease are well known to many of us and can include some or all of the following: red and watery eyes, a sandy/gritty sensation, blurry vision, burning, and eye fatigue. These symptoms of dry eye disease occur when the...

Gerald H. Hess, 88, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. He was born in Elizabethtown, son of the late Paul and Parthene (Hauenstein) Hess. Surviving are two daughters: Tracy Brenner (Bill) and Tressa Cousar (Bill); four...

Most folks middle-aged or beyond likely have memory of the deep-throated commentator who could be heard on the radio daily with his “Rest of the Story” insights into life. Well, we have our own Morrisons Cove rest of the story from the look...

Benefit Auction The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will be hosting their annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, March 25, at the Farm Show Complex, beginning at 10 a.m. The auction will feature a wide variety of new and used items such as furniture,...

Herald of March 28, 2013 Snow forced area schools to extend their school years due to cancellations for snow days. The Cove area received 57.16 inches of snow since November. Northern Bedford School District added archery to its physical education...

Herald of April 1, 1948 The Albright Church of the Brethren has been completely repaired and greatly improved since the disastrous fire and desecration destroyed its beauty and usefulness on October 10, 1947. As a rededication of the building the...

Herald of April 2, 1998 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is scheduled to open bids next week in Harrisburg for the restoration of the platform and the construction of a canopy over it at the Roaring Spring Railroad Station. The project...

Herald of March 30, 1923 Representative Simon F. Zook has introduced a bill to have established and maintained at the sole expense of the state the road from Williamsburg in Blair county over the Piney Creek road by way of Royer and Barbara to...

Herald of March 29, 1973 The Dar-Wil Dairy Mart on the Curryville road is installing a new self-service gasoline system. The customer will drive to the pump, request a certain amount of gasoline on an intercom system, serve himself, and pay at the...

Herald of March 24, 1898 In accordance with the appeal sent out by the “Christian Herald” of New York, a meeting is called in the interest of the distressed and starving Cubans, in the Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon. At this meeting it is...

God gave Israel responsibility to eliminate the nations that were occupying the “Promised Land.” Why? Well, to begin with, these nations were evil. We note they were evil way back when Abraham lived more than 700 years before the times of...

In my previous column I wrote about my college roommate and the impact that John 15 had on him as he wrote a long paper on it. It occurred to me that he might like to read what I had written. I was able to track down what I hoped was a current...