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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Feb. 26 that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations in...

The North Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors welcomed a new member while saying goodbye to the man he replaces. In February, supervisors appointed James “Diamond Jim” Garman Jr., to serve out the term of James Brower who stepped down due to...

Potential farmers and small and part-time producers are encouraged to attend the virtual Starting and Improving Farms Conference, which will detail various aspects of agricultural production and help individuals in their farm journey. This...

Pennsylvania’s House and Senate Appropriations Committees are holding a series of hearings from mid-February to late April as part of the process to establish the next state budget. Lawmakers from both parties will have opportunities to talk to...

During the Feb. 4 Woodbury Township regular meeting in Williamsburg, the supervisors discussed increasing the wages for the township’s part-time CDL drivers who are involved in winter plowing for the township. The wage was increased to $14.82 per...

Christina Brown, a long-tenured third-grade teacher at Williamsburg Elementary School, spoke during the Thursday evening, Feb. 18, Williamsburg Community School Board meeting. Brown called teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic an “unprecedented...

The Claysburg-Kimmel School District will say its goodbyes to three employees with more than 100 years of service to the district at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year. The district’s board of directors during the Feb. 12 meeting approved...

The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced the complete game schedule for the 2021 Double-A Northeast League season on Thursday. The franchise's 23rd season of professional baseball features a slate of no fewer than...

Undefeated Bedford ended Central’s three-game winning streak in high school boys’ basketball action Feb. 16, scoring a 54-39 victory. Central was led by sophomore Eli Lingenfelter’s 17 points. Senior Hunter Klotz added eight points. • CHS...

The Claysburg-Kimmel High School boys’ basketball team almost picked up its first win of the season Feb. 16. C-K fell by one point to visiting Moshannon Valley, 49-48. Moshannon Valley led 16-10 after one quarter and 25-19 at halftime. C-K...

The Williamsburg High School boys' basketball team rebounded from its only loss of the season with a 94-45 victory over visiting Moshannon Valley on Feb. 17. After suffering a 67-57 loss at Northern Bedford on Feb. 16, the Blue Pirates raced to a...

The Williamsburg High School boys’ basketball team came to Northern Bedford on Feb. 16 sporting a spotless 6-0 record but left with its first blemish of the season. Northern Bedford went on an early fourth-period run that proved to be the...

The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ basketball team traveled to Meyersdale on Feb. 16 and was handed a 49-39 setback. Meyersdale led 26-24 at halftime and had a 23-15 scoring advantage in the second half. Juniors Rebekah Claar (three...

The Williamsburg High School girls’ basketball team held visiting Moshannon Valley to single-digit scoring in all four quarters Feb. 16 en route to a 51-16 victory. WHS led 17-2 after one quarter and 32-7 at the break. The Lady Pirates had a 19-9...

Northern Bedford’s girls Basketball team improved to 2-7 with a come-from-behind 37-34 win over Southern Fulton on Feb. 17. NB trailed 14-8 after one period before forging a 22-all tie at the half. The Panthers celebrated senior night by...

To the Editor: I was very disappointed in hearing the Roaring Spring paper mill closed the business. I grew up in Roaring Spring during the 60s and 70s. It was a major employer for families living in the Cove and surrounding areas. The paper mill...

Earlier this week, extreme weather caused power outages for much of the central United States. Bitter cold led to increased demand for electricity while also forcing significant portions of electric generation offline, leaving millions of people...

The reported closing of the Spring Mill by Appvion is a call to action for the Morrisons Cove community, county officials and elected officials at all levels. By all reports, the Spring Mill jobs were good ones, requiring long hours and hard work...

GATES – Bradley RJ., 35, Roaring Spring HENRY – W. Gene, 88, Martinsburg IMLER – Randy, 57,...

Northern Bedford County Middle School has announced its Students of the Months for February. February Grade 8 – Jackie Clevenger, daughter of Colin and Wendy Clevenger Grade 8 – Wyatt Clouse, son of Dwight and Brianna Clouse Grade 7 – Morgan...

Financial planning has become a catchphrase in recent years, and it’s something many consumers may not fully understand. Learning some key components of financial planning can help people have more capital on hand to help them achieve their...

Herald of Feb. 25, 1971 Snow and ice that had been accumulating since the storm on New Years Day melted in a hurry when the temperatures climbed to a spring-like 53 degrees last week. But the melting snow, combined with rain on Monday, caused...

Herald of Feb. 20, 1896 At the Blair County Convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, resolutions were adopted protesting against a bill before Congress that would provide for military drills in the public schools. Williamsburg...

Herald of Feb. 22, 1996 Galen Whetstone of Woodbury received a plaque from the Woodbury Community Center Board, recognizing him for his outstanding work for the Community Center. During the past year Whetstone spearheaded fund-raising for and...

Herald of Feb. 25, 1921 The Hicks Orchestra of Altoona, under the direction of Miss Veronica Hicks, was to present a concert at the Woodbury Methodist Church Feb. 26. In addition to the orchestra other people were to participate in the program. The...

Easter wells are colorful, traditional decorations in Germany and Franconian Switzerland. The custom of Osterbrunnen, which started in the early 20th century, includes decorating public fountains and wells with Easter eggs. The tradition begins on...