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The Community Angel Tree, organized by Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC) in Roaring Spring, continues to provide Christmas gifts for local families in need. Hosted by the Roaring Spring True Value, the program provides gifts for children in the Claysburg, Northern Bedford, Spring Cove, and Williamsburg school districts. The tradition, which began decades ago under the leadership of George Kensinger, has been ongoing for at least the 10 years that Lisa Ebersole has been involved. Now...
The borough council has approved plans to purchase a new fire truck for the Friendship Fire Company, which has been under discussion for several years. The new vehicle, a Pierce rescue pumper from Glick Equipment, will replace the aging rescue truck currently in use. Rodney Green explained the decision during the recent council meeting. He said that the fire company recently received a $1.3 million bid for the rescue pumper. "The negative on it is it will take four years from the point that we...
On Monday morning, Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old who is a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was arrested and charged with murder after a McDonald employee at the Plank Road located in Altoona recognized him from a surveillance photo and police officers found a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush, according to the Associated Press. While this news happened outside of the Cove, this occurred right in my neighborhood, which is Garden Heights in Altoona. I’ve spent almost my whole life living in that quiet are...
"It is never too late to go back to school, never too late to follow your dreams no matter how old you are," Lesly Miller-Jacobs, Patient Advocate and Community Liaison at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center said. At 57, Miller-Jacobs is about to complete a nearly four-decade-long journey to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her classes officially end on December 13, and she will graduate on December 21. "I didn't think going back to school would make me a better nurse knowledge-wise," she...
The Martinsburg Borough Council approved the 2025 budget totaling $1,055,810 during its meeting Monday night. Alongside the budget, council members adopted the 2025 tax resolution, maintaining the same real estate tax millage as in 2024, permitted under Act 51 of 2019. The tax rate for general purposes remains at 1.967 mills, or $0.1967 per dollar of assessed valuation, effective January 1, 2025. Additionally, the council approved ordinances setting the per capita tax for 2025 at $5, the earned income tax for 2024 at 0.5%, and the local...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring held their annual Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day last Thursday. Rev. Ryan Gephart said about 260 people in total attended during the two hours the meal was held. He said about 130 people dined in person and another 130 take-out or delivery meals. Gephart said their Thanksgiving meal has been held since the early 2000s. He said they started preparing for the meal the Monday before. "We always enjoy it, and I like being able to talk and...
Belinda, 66, and Bob Carper, 69, of Martinsburg recently moved into their new home just in time for the holiday season. The Carpers designed their home to fit their needs as they get older, and want it to be their last move. "It was built with the idea of low maintenance and not having to worry as we get older," Belinda said. Their property located in Martinsburg is a one-story which is a change from their previous two-story home located about two blocks from their current property. They pick...
Friendship Fire Chief James Musselman said one of the most common causes of fire incidents during the colder winter months are chimney or flu fires. "This is due to people not maintaining or cleaning them regularly," he said. "If you use a fireplace, make sure to clean the chimney regularly and have it inspected." Another common cause is overloaded electrical circuits and power strips. "Space heaters especially are not made for power strips, and should always be plugged directly into the wall...
Brian Kelly, Corn Originator at Pennsylvania Grain Processing (PGP), emphasized the significant role of ethanol in the fuel industry during his address at the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s 599th breakfast meeting. Held Thursday at The Casino at Lakemont Park, the event brought together business leaders and agricultural stakeholders to discuss ethanol’s impact on energy and agriculture. PGP, located in Clearfield, is Pennsylvania’s only ethanol plant. It grinds 40 million bushels of corn annually to produce 115 million gallons of ethan...
Winter made its first visit to Pennsylvania including in the Cove before the official winter season on December 21. During an interview with Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Renee Duff, around 3 p.m. last Friday, the area had about three to five inches of snow depending on the elevation. The mountain areas received the heavier amounts of snow while the valleys were on the lower end of the accumulation amounts, she said. "It was snowing a lot and the roads were wet, but not much of a travel...
Kurtz and Kurtz DDS is helping those in need on the Caribbean island of Barbuda by making sure those who live there get the dental care they need. This is part of the Bonnie Floyd Ministries that works closely with their church, Martinsburg Grace Brethren. Douglas Kurtz and his wife Jamie said they are working on creating a dental clinic within a medical facility that is already on the island. Douglas will be going on a mission trip to Barbuda for the first time in March to provide dental care to the residents. On the other hand, Pastor Brian...
As the Business Services Coordinator for PA CareerLink Blair County, Carter Cerully plays a crucial role in connecting businesses with qualified candidates and helping job seekers find meaningful employment. His day-to-day responsibilities involve working directly with employers in the region, providing support through various workforce programs, hiring events, and internships. Cerully also acts as a liaison between businesses and job seekers, ensuring that both sides are equipped to meet their...
The Roaring Spring Borough Council approved its tentative 2025 general fund and liquid fuels tentative budget during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Ordinance 2024-1 was approved to set the real estate taxes for 2025. The rates will include three mills for the general fund and half a mill designated for the fire department. With the additional funding, the borough’s usual donation will be redirected to a much-needed paving project. Council also approved advertising both the tax notice and the tentative budget inspection notice for 2025...
Last week was Student Homelessness Awareness Week and Martinsburg Elementary School Principal Cheyenne Calderon talked about how they deal with homelessness in their building. She said anyone in the community can contact the Spring Cove school their child attends to speak with Homeless Liaison Harry Gregg. The faculty working with the student are then made aware and a referral will be made to one of the school's social workers who will speak with the family to determine their specific needs....
Northern Bedford County School District recently completed the construction of their new wellness center last Tuesday, and it officially opened to be used the next day. To celebrate, there was a ribbon cutting held on Tuesday, November 12, by the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. The $1.3 million dollar facility and equipment was funded through a grant process. The project is an improvement of the former small weight room that was there before. It is a result of the vision, collaboration, and...
On Monday morning, many people in the community learned of the passing of Judge Fred B. Miller, who will be missed by many in the county including here in the Cove. We ask that the citizens of Blair County join us in celebrating Fred's service to the community. Miller served as a magisterial district judge for over two decades until he was elected to be a part of the Court of Common Pleas, and was sworn in in 2024. People knew him as a "no nonsense" judge who worked hard for the people in the...
Mike Teeter, formerly of Martinsburg, is an outdoor enthusiast and advocate, who now lives in Bedford. "I was always big into outdoor recreation and did a lot of hiking with my family growing up," he said. Teeter said this allowed him to gain appreciation for the parks and outdoors areas near the Cove. "Getting outdoors is important for physical health and also mental health," he said. "Walking outside is good for both the body and mind. Teeter said Pennsylvania has a total of 123 state parks...
The Roaring Spring True Value Hardware, one of Blair County's longest-standing businesses, has deep roots that stretch back to the 19th century. Owned by Doug and Jo Ellen Mingle, the store was known as the Roaring Spring Department store until about 2009, but when it was opened in 1863 it was simply known as the "Company Store". It was established by Roaring Spring's founder D.M. Bare, and has been meeting community needs for over a century and a half. Since then each generation of the Mingle...
Things are going great and the community response has been excellent since adding flights to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, according to Blair County Airport Authority Manager Tracy Plessinger. The flights are provided by Contour Airlines. “We are seeing a big jump in people using it,” he said. “Charlotte is a better hub and provides connections for transferring.” Plessinger said the schedule is better with two flights being offered everyday. He said when the flights were going to Philadelphia, they got 66 passengers per week. T...
In their regular-season meeting, Claysburg-Kimmel dominated Glendale, winning 47-0. But Friday night’s District 6 Class 1A quarterfinal at Dr. Roy F. Baker Field told a different story. The fifth-seeded Bulldogs faced a much tougher fight against the fourth-seeded Vikings, with both teams trading scores through most of the game. Claysburg-Kimmel managed to secure a 32-22 win, propelled by two touchdowns from Mark Lattieri, who made a notable return from injury. Claysburg-Kimmel’s victory boosted their record to 7-4, earning them a spot in the s...
Claysburg, Blue Knob and Freedom Township Fire Departments have all responded to many calls for brush fires within the last two weeks. Scott Eicher, fire chief for the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Department said they have been on several calls for brush fires recently. "People really need to be careful with burning outside," he said. Eicher said the whole state of Pennsylvania is under a Red Flag Warning due to the dry conditions from the lack of rain. On Friday, Novemeber 1, The National Weather...
Martinsburg Borough Council Board approved the purchase of a new street sweeper for the amount of about $230,000 at Monday night's meeting. Borough Manager Richard Brantner Jr., said he was going to be able to see the new street sweeper on Tuesday and they would purchase the vehicle if found to be satisfactory. The Martinsburg Municipal Authority will pay half at about $150,000 and the borough will cover what is left. About $65,000 from the borough would come from the American Rescue Plan Funds...
Central's hopes of reaching the District 6 Class 3A championship were dashed Friday night as they were shut out by Penn Cambria, 33-0, in the semifinal game held at Penn Cambria High School Athletic Field. This defeat marks Central's third consecutive loss in the district title game, where they have faced the Panthers each year for the last four seasons. Despite the outcome, Central started the game with a promising drive, threatening to score in the second quarter before being halted by a...
Carli Rinker and Bobbi Beers of Friendship Fire Company, and Shelby Aurandt and Beth Eastep of Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department are area women firefighters who attended Cambria County Regional Firefighter's Association's first ever Ladies Academy in September. Beers has been around the fire company in Roaring Spring since she was 16, serving many roles as an auxiliary and support member. Then about 15 years ago she started going on calls and began taking firefighting classes. About two...
On Friday, October 25, President Joe Biden issued an apology for the nation's role in forcing indigenous children into boarding schools such as the one that was in Martinsburg. The apology was led by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American to lead the agency. "The apology is a long time coming," Cori Bolger, a local researcher from the Cove said. She said the Martinsburg Indian School is located along the 400 and 500 blocks of East Allegheny Street, and Park and Walnut...
Residents in the Cove will soon gain an extra hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Clocks should be set back one hour, shifting from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. As autumn advances, the shift marks the return to Standard Time, giving early risers a bit more daylight in the morning hours. When looking for a reason for why we observe the time change, we can look to Robert Garland, an industrialist and former Republican Pittsburgh City Council member who is also known as “the father of daylight saving time.” “It...
The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs came up just short in their attempt to tie the game late, as Mount Union held on for a 21-13 victory. With the Bulldogs driving, Mason Campagna's pass was tipped and fell incomplete, turning the ball over to the Trojans, who ran out the clock. Despite the loss, Claysburg-Kimmel still secured the Inter-County Conference's North Division title through a three-way tiebreaker with Mount Union and Moshannon Valley. In the head-to-head matchups, the Bulldogs finished...
Juniata Valley secured a dominant 44-22 win over Southern Huntingdon on Friday night, thanks to a second-half surge sparked by a refocused offensive line and key defensive plays. Despite holding a two-score lead at halftime, the Green Hornet coaching staff was dissatisfied with the offensive line’s first-half performance. The halftime message was clear, and the line responded by opening up the ground game, leading to an all-but-one-pass second half. The Green Hornets used their improved run game and timely defense to control the second half, e...
North Woodbury Township Police Department recently installed the Motorola Vigilant Automatic License Plate Reader on its patrol vehicle. Chief of Police Lance Morris said the purchase of the system was approved at the township's July meeting and has been in operation since October 1. He received a total of three quotes with Motorola's being the number one recommended choice with multiple departments that already use it. Morris said he was able to purchase the system for $12,650 with a year...
At the recent Roaring Spring Borough Council meeting, Fire Marshal James Musselman reported that fire activity has been relatively quiet. He said he had a conversation with other fire chiefs, noting that current fire prevention efforts appear to be working well. However, Musselman highlighted the importance of staying proactive, especially as the number of volunteer firefighters continues to decline across Pennsylvania. "This week was pretty busy," he said, referring to the Friendship Fire...
There was a shed fire that occurred off of North Road, in New Enterprise at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, according to Southern Cove Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief Darl Ritchey. “It was fully involved when we got on scene, but we had no challenges with getting the fire out,” he said. Ritchey said crews were on the scene until about 2:30 a.m. He said the homeowners were on the scene at the time. Ritchey said everything in the shed was a total loss including a tractor, skid loader, and other equipment being des...
Juniata Valley secured a dominant 44-22 win over Southern Huntingdon on Friday night, thanks to a second-half surge sparked by a refocused offensive line and key defensive plays. Despite holding a two-score lead at halftime, the Green Hornet coaching staff was dissatisfied with the offensive line’s first-half performance. The halftime message was clear, and the line responded by opening up the ground game, leading to an all-but-one-pass second half. The Green Hornets used their improved run game and timely defense to control the second half, e...
The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs came up just short in their attempt to tie the game late, as Mount Union held on for a 21-13 victory. With the Bulldogs driving, Mason Campagna’s pass was tipped and fell incomplete, turning the ball over to the Trojans, who ran out the clock. Despite the loss, Claysburg-Kimmel still secured the Inter-County Conference’s North Division title through a three-way tiebreaker with Mount Union and Moshannon Valley. In the head-to-head matchups, the Bulldogs finished with a plus-three point differential, while Mos...
Despite a strong defensive showing in the first half, Central fell to the undefeated Clearfield Bison, 35-14, on the Bison’s senior night Friday. The Scarlet Dragons held Clearfield to 14 points through two quarters but struggled offensively, managing only 1 yard of total offense in the first half and trailing 14-0 at halftime. Central’s offense came to life in the third quarter, with quarterback Eli Muthler leading two touchdown drives. However, each time the Dragons scored, Clearfield responded with touchdown runs by Brady Collins, kee...
Restored Grounds reopened with new owners Mara Laird and Ryan Bowers on Monday, October 14. They will have a grand opening on November 18. Bowers and Laird, are a couple who were workers and met when the original business was open. "We became partners and business partners," he said. They said the original Restored Ground closed earlier this year in May, because the owner had a change in the season of life. "She had to pick between the coffee shop and her real estate business, and she decided...
Doug Smith of Dry Creek Farm in Martinsburg uses a variety of crop conservation practices to promote sustainability and soil health. His farm implements no-till, vertical tillage, cover crops, crop rotation, and grass waterways to achieve these goals. “Adoption of these practices has evolved over the years as they were proven to conserve soil, nutrients, improve soil health and stewardship,” Smith said. These conservation measures help farmers like Smith mitigate extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rain or drought, while still producing p...
During a packed homecoming event at the Claysburg-Kimmel School District stadium, the bulldogs delivered an electrifying performance, coming from behind to secure a 29-18 victory over Moshannon Valley. The win not only thrilled fans, but also included postgame fireworks. The victory keeps Claysburg-Kimmel undefeated in the Inter-County Conference's North Division and sets the stage for a potential milestone next week when they face Mount Union. Key contributors included Mason Campagna, who...
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the importance of early detection and advancements in treatment for one of the most common cancers affecting women. One key factor determining a woman’s outcome after a breast cancer diagnosis is the stage at which it is detected, according to Meaghan Marley, Breast Surgical Oncologist at UPMC Magee-Womens Surgical Associates. “The earlier we can find breast cancer, the better the woman will do,” she said. “The best way to catch breast cancer early is to find it before...
Todd Bookhammer was approved by the Martinsburg Borough Council members as a new laborer for the borough. He will start out at $20 an hour with an increase to $21 after a 90-day probationary period. The person who previously held the position retired. Tom Lykens was also approved as a new part-time patrolman for the Martinsburg Borough Police Department. Jane Staley said the budget for 2025 was balanced with no changes or tax increase. Because of this the board agreed they would not hold a special meeting to discuss the budget any further....
People around the Cove were collecting items needed by those who lost everything in the hurricane disaster. Several people and organizations came together to support those in Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and other places in Southern Appalachia. Cassie Smith is from Martinsburg and feels she has a connection to Southern Appalachia after twice hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and 2020. Smith said so many of the trail towns have been destroyed by Hurricane Helene including Erwin,...
According to airport manager Tracy Plessinger, it's been a lot of hard work to get the Altoona-Blair County Airport where it is today but they are excited to now offer jet-service to a major hub in Charlotte, N.C. Plessinger was joined by Contour Aviation CEO Matt Chaifez at the press conference held on Wednesday, October 2, to talk about the advantages of the new four-year agreement that began the day before. The contract provides 12 round-trip flights each week to Charlotte-Douglas...
Sharlene Woods, a 68-year-old resident of Bakers Summit, has faced more than her share of trials over the last few years. Yet through it all, she has remained steadfast, relying on what she calls her "mindset" to push through her battle with cancer and to be there for her family, especially her grandchildren. Woods, who lives on the Bedford County side of Roaring Spring, cherishes her two children and three grandchildren. "That's what gave me the motivation to keep going," she said. "We're so cl...
Claysburg-Kimmel and Glendale entered Friday's matchup sharing 4-2 records, but their paths seem to be diverging. The Bulldogs capitalized on three early Glendale turnovers to build a commanding 28-0 halftime lead, ultimately cruising to a 47-0 victory at Bulldog Stadium. Claysburg-Kimmel has now rattled off five consecutive wins after starting the season 0-2. Meanwhile, Glendale, after a 3-0 start, has now lost three of its last four games. Offensive standouts: Mason Campagna connected on 12...
On Friday night at Roaring Spring Athletic Field, Lukas Black, Central Senior and middle linebacker, delivered an outstanding performance. He intercepted two passes in the second quarter, returning both for touchdowns, as the Scarlet Dragons rolled to a 40-6 win over winless Penns Valley in a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference contest. Black's first interception came on the opening play of the second quarter when he picked off a wayward throw from Penns Valley's Colby Miller and took it 8...
Clayburg-Kimmel School District has its first ever American Enterprise Team, which is a part of the FBLA chapter at the high school. The team is made up of three students, senior Haydyn Lamborn, junior McKenna Black, and freshman Blake Kulick. Lamborn said their school never did American Enterprise before, but they got a new teacher Matt Claar, who did it at his old school which was successful. "I was first interested in doing and learning more about," she said "I picked Blake and McKenna as my...
Two Central High School students have completed a project aimed at making essential community service more accessible through the creation of the Morrison's Cove Area Resource Awareness and Support booklet. This booklet was put together by 14-year-old Girl Scouts Laura Longwell and Maylin Doty. It contains information about various resources available in the area, including food and clothing support, hygiene products, housing and utility services, as well as services for seniors, veterans and...
Three adults were displaced after a fire broke out at a home in Greenfield Township last Friday before noon. Chip Eckard, assistant fire chief of the Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Company said the fire which occurred at 763 Bedford Street, was called in around 11:35 a.m. by a passerby who saw smoke coming from the structure. He said when his crews first arrived on the scene, the front right bedroom was involved in flames and there was black smoke coming from the window. Eckard said they...
Herald correspondent Eric Shields and Cove resident Byron Smail both received awards from The Blair County Historical Society at its Heritage Hall of Fame Awards Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 26 at The Casino in Lakemont. Shields received the Preservation of Blair County History award for his "They Came From Blair County" books, which talk about the achievements of Blair County residents. "I was in the hospital when I got the news that I was getting the award, so it was a nice pick me up," he said....
Alexys Tomlinson, a freshman at Claysburg-Kimmel High School is the first student to swim for the district. "I have always loved swimming - I have always enjoyed the water," she said. Tomlinson's journey started when her mother Tiffany Tomlinson told her about swim practice at the Hollidaysburg YMCA for eight and under. "I said yeah we should go," she said. "My first practice went so well, I was so happy, and I loved it. I didn't want to stop and just wanted to keep going back." Tiffany said...
The Central High School Marching Band participated in Bandfest at Tussey Mountain High School on Saturday, September 14 along with several other area school districts. Band Director Gabrielle Swackhamer said there were 65 students who attended along with Assistant Director Dan Drumm, and Band Front Advisor Erica Coppersmith. "When we were there, we watched other bands perform their halftime shows, and then performed ours for them," Swackhamer said. They played their warm-up tune "Ashes" by...
