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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...
Even though Central Scarlet Dragons came up short on the scoreboard against Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, with a final score of 23-12, head coach Jerry Albright was pleased with the team's effort and resilience to battle to the end. He said defense has been Central's best attribute this year. "They overcame many obstacles to keep Bishop Guilfoyle Academy off the scoreboard as much as they did," Albright said. "We still need to keep improving every week if we want to reach many of our pre-season...
Juniata Valley walked away with 49-16 victory against West Branch last Friday at Williamsburg Community School District’s field. “The atmosphere Friday in Williamsburg was electric and very enjoyable to part of the game,” Head Coach Bill Musser said. He said when in the ICC, they never expect to win by 30 points because the teams are very evenly matched., On Friday, Juniata Valley will travel to Moshannon Valley. Musser is looking forward to the game, which he said will be a very tough, physical team. “They have a unique style of offense...
Michael Stayduhar, who goes by “Mick”, has been the assistant director of Nursing at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center for about a year and a half. Prior to that he worked as the emergency department director and had that position during the height of COVID-19 pandemic. Before that, he was a nurse in the same department for over 10 years. “I’ve been a nurse for a while and worked through COVID,” Stayduhar said. “I would say I was a manager but I worked side-by-side with my staff during that.” He said his experience during the pandemic was...
The Lower Trail in Williamsburg recently became a part of the September 11 National Memorial Trail (911NMT). The 911NMT begins at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Va., and ends at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. It also connects the World Trade Center in New York City with Antietam and Gettysburg battlefields, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Historical Park, the Great Allegheny Passage, and the East Coast Greenway. According to Jeffery McCauley, president of the 911NMT Alliance,...
Railside Machine, owned by Mervin Martin, has seen steady growth since it started, with humble beginnings, to a thriving local business serving a wide range of customers. His business specializes in tools, equipment, welding and fabrication. The shop now operates out of a facility built in 2013. "We have increased in capabilities over the years," Martin said, reflecting on the company's development. He first learned welding at Martin's Welding and acquired his first machine in 1996, teaching...
The September 12th edition of the Morrisons CoveHerald contained a story covering the Spring Cove School School District’s Committee of the Whole meeting discussion on a new proposed policy for attending meetings via the phone. The story stated that board member, Misti Fisher attended her first meeting Monday, September 9 since being sworn in as a board member in December. After the story was published Fisher wanted to give her side of the issue. Fisher said that she was at all the school board meetings from December to April, “It was som...
During the latest meeting, Fire Marshal and Roaring Spring Borough Council President James Musselman, provided updates on the tornado cleanup efforts, focusing on the hardest-hit areas in Taylor Township. He said that much of the damage involved downed trees, particularly near M&B’s Cycle Shop, where the tornado touched down on August 29. “You could tell, because the trees were scattered in all directions,” Musselman said. Cleanup efforts included calls for assistance from areas like 36, Cabbage Creek, and Dick’s Schoolhouse Road. In other r...
The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Nicole Roschella, regional communications director for the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region, said they are in need of blood after experiencing a shortage in the summer. "Around July 4th we noticed a dip in the supply," she said. Roschella said there is always a demand for blood, but it can be harder to get during the summer or holidays when...
Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs defeated the Curwensville Golden Tide, last Friday with a final score of 49-16. Head coach Charles Kassick thought his team played a great game against Curwensville. “They have some explosive athletes and they threw the ball well,” he said. “I am so proud of our kids. Down 21-0, they could have quit but they rose to the occasion and found a way to win.” Kassick said Claysburg’s offence produced pretty well and had some strong efforts all-aroud. “Mason Campagna had a very productive effort both running and passing.,...
Roaring Spring Community Library recently installed a new porch, due to the previous one being in bad shape. The work started in the second week of August and took about four weeks to complete the project. “It was deteriorating and you could really tell,” Library Director Michelle McIntyre said. The porch had most of the original framing from when the building was built in 1907, she said. Cordell Construction was helping them with the project. McIntyre said because of the condition, all of the...
This past weekend, Long's Outpost marked a milestone, celebrating its 35th anniversary with two days of festivities that included giveaways, product demonstrations, and food for customers. The hardware store, which has been a staple in the community since its founding in 1989, remains family-owned and operated, with deep roots in Martinsburg and New Paris. Melody (Long) Robinson, who helps to run the business alongside her uncle, Mike Snyder, reflects on how far they've come. "The community has...
Central High School teacher Joe Logan gave his annual presentation once again on Wednesday, September 11 to his students on the events of 9/11 which changed the course of American history. He led a discussion with his 12th grade students from his Principles of Democracy and psychology classes, following the 38-minute PowerPoint presentation. Logan has been doing this since 2011, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, to offer students both a historical and personal look at the day. This presentation is p...
Central High School's football team secured its third straight win on Friday, September 13, with a victory over the previously unbeaten Bellwood-Antis at the Roaring Spring Athletic Field in a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference clash. Senior quarterback Eli Muthler delivered another standout performance, completing 20 of 37 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns, while adding a rushing score. With the win, Central advanced to 3-1 overall and in the conference. Muthler connected with senior...
The 93rd Annual Claysburg Farm Show is a big event in the Claysburg area, according to Palmer Knisely, chairman of the Claysburg Farm Show Association. "This is probably one of the biggest events here," Knisely said. Since at least 1996, the Farm Show has taken place at the Queen Grade School Building, where each department has its own contest space. Participants submit their entries to various departments, competing for first, second, and third place awards. Categories include flowers,...
Northern Bedford Pharmacy has been in New Enterprise for about 15 years, opening in June 2009. Owner, Joe Breton, said having his own pharmacy was something he always wanted to do. He said that he enjoys talking about family, sports, and the things going on in the lives of the people who use the pharmacy. "We try to greet everybody by name and ask them how their day is going," Breton said. "We try to get to know them. His parents using an independent pharmacy and his youngest sister having...
Central High School's football team traveled to Tyrone's home field on Friday, September 6, and walked away with a hard-fought victory, showcasing a dominant defensive performance that secured the win with final score of 13-7. Central Head Football Coach Jerry Albright said he thought going into the game on Friday, September 6, against Tyrone, their teams were evenly matched. "Our defense was tremendous again this week," he said. "We tackled well, played very responsible football and got a lot...
During the afternoon of August 29, a tornado briefly touched down in southern Blair County, leaving behind a trail of damage but causing no injuries or fatalities. The tornado, classified as an EF1, brought estimated peak winds of 95 mph and was on the ground for approximately three minutes. The tornado began at 4:17 p.m., just south-southwest of Roaring Spring, in Roaring Spring Township, near a motorcycle repair shop east of State Route 867. In this area, the storm reached its peak intensity, snapping or uprooting between one and two dozen...
The Altoona-Blair County Airport Authority is planning a project to extend the airport’s stormwater drainage system into a 48-inch culvert beneath Route 866, a state-owned road. The project is expected to cost about $500,000, with most of the funding coming from the American Rescue Plan Act. The airport authority convened a special meeting on Thursday after receiving approval from PennDOT to channel the system from a sinkhole located between the airport and Dowrick Drive to the culvert under Curryville Road. During the meeting, the authority t...
Maples Ice Cream and Treats officially opened on June 1 of this year inside Leighty’s store in Newry. Greg Huber said the business got started with the idea of his daughter Briella Huber opening an ice cream and baked goods shop when she graduated high school. “However, when Leighty’s called me about the idea of putting an ice cream shop in the store, we just kind of ran with the idea,” he said. “We decided to start with the ice cream first because of the season. He has worked for Leighy’s about 30 years and was the the general manager for...
Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday of September, stands as a testament to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Rooted in the labor movement of the late nineteenth century, this federal holiday serves as a reminder of the vital contributions workers have made to the nation’s strength, prosperity, and overall well-being. As the holiday marks its 130th anniversary this year, it’s worth reflecting on the rich history that shaped this significant day and how it has evolved over time. The Origins of Labor Day Labor...
Central Scarlet Dragons secured a 20-13 victory over the Somerset Golden Eagles on Friday, August 30 and overcame a slow start. Eli Muthler contributed to two Central touchdowns, while his teammate, Jay Hoenstine made eight receptions for 112 yards. “Our defense has been outstanding in the first two weeks,” Central Coach Jerry Albright said. “I challenged our linemen at halftime, telling them that if we were going to turn things around, it would be won in the trenches, and they stepped up to that challenge.” Central’s second-half began wit...
Kevin Stiver, who authored “Glen White, PA: The Town that was Forgotten in the Alleghenies”, is preparing to release a new book called “Overcoming the Alleghenies”, on September 19. Stiver was only 14 when he wrote his first book and is now 16. The book is inspired by a book written by historian Fred Long in 1966, on the history of travel over the Allegheny Mountains, highlighting the Kittanning Trail, The Allegheny Portage Railroad, and The Pennsylvania Railroad. “I want to honor his legacy, a...
Roaring Spring Community Library Director Michelle McIntyre said their Seed Library and Community Seed Exchange programs have been seeing a lot of activity again this year. They had so many seeds this year, they now have an overflow shelf and another card catalog to store everything. "This year we had 1,800 we gave away," she said. On Monday, they were opening up another big packet of seeds that were sent to them. McIntyre said the seeds that go out the door thw fastest are peppers, tomatoes,...
On Saturday, August 9, 16 individuals from the Cove were recognized for their bowling records from games played at the The Huntsman Bowling Center at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. At the bowling alley, there is a designated spot on the wall that says "Wall of Honor", where the plaques of each of the honorees are on display. A banquet and award ceremony was held at the park building to give each honorees their own plaque. According to bowling center manager Dave Shadle, this idea started about a...
Friendship Fire Company of Roaring Spring was dispatched at 7 p.m. for a fire with entrapment on Cove Lane Road in Taylor Township, on Sunday, August 18. When crews arrived, there was heavy fire coming from the back of the structure. While on scene, they were able to confirm that there were not people in the home, but there were animals still in the home. Crews from Freedom Township Fire Department were also on scene to assist Friendship Fire, which included helping to supply additional water....
The Roaring Spring Library is holding a program to allow students and parents a way to get what they need to go back to school. The library held its first back-to-school drive which provided clothing to families in the community. Ellie Smiley, the library's volunteer coordinator, said about 250 were at the library for the drive. The next back-to-school giveaway with be at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Smiley said they have a wide assortment of...
Friday night marked a new chapter for the Central Scarlet Dragons as Jerry Albright took the helm as head football coach. Albright stepped into the shoes of veteran coach Dave Baker, who retired at the end of last season. Central hosted the Bellefonte Red Raiders for their season opener. Bellefonte took home the victory with a final score of 18-7. “In the opening game, usually the team that makes the least mistakes wins. Friday night’s game was a perfect example of that,” Albright said. Bellefonte fumbled their opening play of the game. The Dra...
Claysburg-Kimmel traveled to Berlin to kick off their season against Berlin Brothersvalley. Berlin controlled the game from start to finish, cruising to a 42-14 win. Claysburg struggled to find their rhythm, and by the time they did, the game was already out of reach. Head Football Coach Charles Kassick said despite the loss, Claysburg’s team played hard against Berlin, an experienced team. “Berlin is a veteran team, they are prepared, strong, and they have a lot of returning players that were good this year,” he said. Now they are in the p...
On Saturday, Aug 24, 2024, the Juniata Valley Varsity Boys Football team won their game against Newport High School by a score of 34-7. “It was a very physical game, and I am very proud of the kids,” Bill Musser, head coach said. He said, while the first half of the game did not go well, the second half was much better. “From the game, we were able to see where to improve,” Musser said. “I see kids wanting to play football and willing to learn,” he said. For Juniata Valley they will be on the road for the first time in the season, and will tr...
Northern Bedford’s football team made a statement in their season opener against Southern Huntingdon. The Panthers capitalized on excellent field position early on with Ben Clark scoring two touchdowns and a safety, giving them a strong lead. Northern Bedford had secured a convincing 36-16 victory. The play of the game belonged to Connor Donaldson, whose 38-yard pass from Vaughn Schleinkofer set up Clark’s first score from the Rocket three yard line. Schleinkofer, who completed 17 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns, was the player of the...
Blair County Farm Bureau's meeting took place on Friday morning at Ritchey's Dairy to discuss how the recently signed state budget affected agriculture industries. Those who gathered included local officials, Blair County commissioners, farmers, and FFA students from Tyrone. Other topics that were discussed included, the avian flu, wildlife damage to trespassing, hunting regulations, and milk prices. To wrap everything up, attendees were treated to a tour of Ritchey's Dairy, and ice cream after...
Daniel Longwell, a senior at Central High School and Eagle Scout of Troop 358 in Martinsburg, helped raise money for acoustic panels at the gymnasium at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park building as part of his eagle scout project. Through fundraising and donations, he was able to raise about $15,000, he said. The cost of the panels was $12,000 and with the extra money they were able to buy safety gear, rent a U-Haul to store the panels, rented lifts to use for installation, and donated the rest...
Roaring Spring Borough Council approved the purchase of a 2024 Interceptor from Costars for the police department. The purchase was made due to the previous SUV owned by the borough being totaled in a collision. Rodney Claycomb gave an update on the fire company. When he last met at a meeting about two months ago, he said they were taking out a loan in the amount of $24,641 to buy thermal imaging cameras and nozzles. “The good news is, we got a grant from Nason Hospital for $10,575 to purchase one of the thermal imaging cameras and a c...
The Recipe Box is a place to get some coffee and baked goods or have lunch with friends or while on a break from work. Located in Claysburg, the restaurant is a small family-owned business offering homestyle food while also putting their own twist on classic dishes. Founded by Lexi Cowher about two years ago in August. She started it with her aunt, who always wanted to have a restaurant. When the location at 12845 Dunnings Highway went up for sale, Cowher's aunt thought it was their chance to...
Roaring Spring Community Library was joined by Victim Services at Family Services Inc. and the Blair County Human Anti-Trafficking Response Team for the Red Sand Project art installation to raise awareness about trafficking during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 31. Those who attended the event filled the cracks in the sidewalks outside the library with red sand which represented victims of trafficking. The grains of sand are to represent people who have fallen through the cracks of society,"...
