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Christmas Craft Show Sees 40 Vendors
On Dec. 2 and 3, a Christmas Craft Festival was held in St. Johns United Church of Christ Hall in Bedford. There were more than 40 vendors. The craft show had vendors from different places, including...
SCFC Holds Christmas Craft Show
On Saturday, Nov. 26, Southern Cove Fire Company held its annual craft show in the Replogle School building. This has been an ongoing tradition for years. Vendors lined the downstairs and upstairs with various items. The spirit of Christmas was...
Northern Bedford FFA Honors Chapter Members
On Nov. 16, the Northern Bedford FFA Chapter hosted a pig roast at Northern Bedford High School at 7 p.m. Hundreds of folks come out for this event held each year by FFA. Members of the chapter stayed...
South Woodbury Looking into Sewer Policy
South Woodbury Township held its November meeting on Nov. 8, 2023, due to Election Day on Nov. 7. The office will be closed on Nov. 23, 2023, for Thanksgiving. The treasurer’s report ending Oct. 31 revealed the balance of $2,341,702.12. The...
Rangers Clean Up Freedom House Ministries
On Nov. 11, Royal Rangers of Everett completed a service project for Freedom House Ministries. It was built in 1788 and has the original front of the Tavern Springs Seasonal Resort. Freedom House Mini...
Mellotts Make Wreaths, Swags for Southern Cove EMS Fundraiser
On Saturday, Nov. 18, Deb Mellott, Jeff Mellott and Beverly Ritchey were busy making Christmas wreaths of various sizes and swags. These items are made from Frazier Fir and Douglas Fir with a little...
HopeWell Homestead Organizes Christmas Show in Loysburg
On Saturday, Nov. 18, HopeWell Homestead and Friends held a Christmas Show for the first time in the Lions building in Loysburg. Lorie LaSala lives in Hopewell on her family farm called HopeWell...
Fall Country Store Tour Shows Off Cove Businesses
The Cove Country Store Tour was held Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11. For those who wanted to get started on their Christmas shopping or just wanted a day to get out of the house and explore this is for you. This correspondent started the tour on Friday, Nov....
Final Results of Benefit Auction Announced
The Benefit Auction was held on Sept. 7 at the Morrison Cove Produce Auction. The auction committee met and analyzed the auction results. This year the auction succeeded in increasing its goal. Total raised was $181,000, which is around $16,000 more...
Leamersville Grace Fellowship Church Holds Christmas Bazaar
Leamersville Grace Fellowship, a beautiful newly renovated church located at 14 Brethren Lane, Leamersville, held a variety-packed bazaar on Nov. 11. Vendors from various areas came to set up and...
Southern Cove EMS Coordinator Speaks at Woodbury Meeting
On Nov. 6, Woodbury Borough had its monthly council meeting at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. Southern Cove EMS Coordinator Keven Brumbaugh was present at the meeting to discuss the Southern Cove Ambulance and the Hollidaysburg Ambulance new...
SCPR Prepares for Christmas Light Show
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held its last member meeting for the year on Oct. 2 at 6 pm. Melanie Clapper Secretary read the minutes and they were approved after a small correction was made. Amy Mellott Treasurer gave the treasurer report. There w...
TUMC 2023 Angel Tree Kicks Off
Trinity United Methodist Church will be hosting an Angel Tree located at Roaring Spring True Value Department Store. This tradition has continued for more than 20 years. It was started by the Roaring Spring Merchant Association, which included...
It Takes A Village: Village at Morrisons Cove Serves 120 years
The Village at Morrisons Cove, in affiliation with the Middle Pennsylvania District Church of the Brethren and was established to serve the members of the Church of the Brethren and our neighbors in...
2023 Day of Responsibility Held at Bedford Co. Correctional Facility
The Bedford County Correctional Facility held its second annual “Day of Responsibility” on Oct. 13, 2023. The mission statement was “Use the PRESENT to address the PAST so you have a FUTURE.” The event was held in the chapel of the facility....
Shriners Help Children's Hospitals
Christopher E. Ritchey, owner of Curry Supply in Martinsburg, is currently the potentate of Jaffa Shriners in Altoona and vice chairman of the board of Shriners Children’s Philadelphia. In January 2024, he will become the chairman of the board....
Jim Law Speaks at Roaring Spring ARCH
Jim Law is the Director of Prison Ministry for Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and Family Worship Center Church in Baton Rouge, La. He spoke at the Roaring Spring Arch on Saturday, Oct. 7. This...
Southern Cove Power Reunion Fall Show Persisted Through Breakdown
The Southern Cove Power Reunion meeting was held on Thursday, Oct. 5. The minutes were read by Club Secretary Melanie Clapper and approved after revision. Amy Mellott gave the treasurer report and...
South Woodbury Office Closed for Election
The Board of Supervisors of South Woodbury Township met Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 9 a.m. in the township building. The Bedford County Township Officials Association Convention will be held on Oct. 16, 2023, at 9 a.m. The general election is Tuesday, Nov....
Woodbury Sets Trick Or Treat Date
Woodbury Borough met Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Shawn Claycomb led the Pledge Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting to order. The treasurer/secretary reviewed the expenditures and treasurer’s report with the group, and it was approved as read. A new...
Cove Community Theater Performs 'Escape the Haunted Mansion'
Cove Community Theater performed “Escape The Haunted Mansion” for the first time on Friday, Sept. 29. The play was written and directed by Fallon Smith. She came up with the idea the brought it...
Mennonite Central Committee Receives Gifts from Martinsburg Mennonite Church
Mennonite Central Committee is a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches that shares God's love and compassion for all by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice....
Woodbury Borough Council Hears About Repairs to Community Center
Woodbury Borough Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Woodbury Community Center at 7 p.m. All members of council were present. Shawn Claycomb called the meeting to order and led the group by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes from August...
Bedford Forge Church Fall Fest Event
Bedford Forge Community Church will be hosting a kid-friendly Fall Festival with something for the entire family on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 384 Jacks Corner Road, Hopewell from 2-7 p.m. The fall...
Southern Cove Power Reunion Hosts Fall Show
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held its fall show last weekend, Sept. 15-17. The show featured International Harvester. This show was well attended and informative. People brought many tractors to di...
SCPR Fall Show this Weekend
For the Southern Cove Power Reunion’s fall show, the kitchen will open at noon on Friday, Sept. 15. Saturday it will open at 8 a.m. and Sunday an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served followed by church service by Pastor Paul Snyder. A...
The 26th Annual Benefit Auction for Special Children Brings in Crowd
Sept. 7, 2023, marked the 26th benefit auction held to raise money to benefit the Clinic for Special Children and the Central Pa Clinic. It was just the second year to have a rib dinner the evening...
The Roaring Spring ARCH to Hear From Pastor Jim Law
Roaring Spring ARCH will have a guest on Oct. 7, 2023, at 7 p.m. Be sure to invite those affiliated with prison ministry, families of addicted loved ones, or those caught in addictions with a possible history of crime. Pastor Jim Law is the Director...
S. Woodbury To Release Funds For Southern Cove Fire Co.
On Sept. 5, the South Woodbury Township Supervisors met at 9 a.m. The call to order made by John T. Hileman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. The office will be closed from Sept. 15 to 23. Minutes were approved as read for Aug. 1,...
Annual Benefit for Clinic for Special Children This Weekend
The annual benefit auction to support the Clinic for Special Children is coming up. This event helps to fund the clinic in Belleville, Strasburg, and a new clinic that is currently about halfway completed. Many treatments and cures have come out of a...
Don Goebel Jr. Professes Publicly to Follow Jesus Christ
On Sunday Aug. 20, at 1:30 p.m. in this beautiful stream of located on Ski Gap Road a baptism took place. Morrison Cove Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Aaron Musselman held a picnic at...
Proceeds from 'Birdies for Barbuda' Make Eight-Person Mission Possible
Well-known author Bonnie Floyd was featured at the Spring Ladies Encounter. She had a powerful story to tell about how she came full circle with her parents’ murderers showing compassion and forgiveness. A ministry was started in Barbuda, the...
Woodbury Hears Updates on Projects, Programs
Woodbury Borough Council met in regular session on Monday Aug. 7th at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Center. All members were present except the mayor. President Shawn Claycomb led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance after calling the meeting to...
Woodbury United Methodist Church Holds Last Ice Cream Event for the Summer
On Aug. 20, Woodbury United Methodist Church held the last ice cream festival for the summer at the Woodbury Community Center. This was the third one for the summer and it was attended well. Pastor...
Southern Cove Vol. Fire Comp. Celebrates 75 Years of Service
Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company had a lot to celebrate the weekend of Aug. 4. They have been serving their community for 75 years. Friday, Aug. 4, doors were opened for ox roast, noodles,...
SCPR Tractor Pull Changed to Aug. 19
The August meeting of Southern Cove Power Reunion was called to order by President Fred Mellot. Club Secretary Melanie Clapper read the minutes and they were approved. Treasurer Amy Mellott read the treasurer report and it was approved as read....
Little Miss Claysburg Queen Announced
Little Miss Claysburg Queen was announced on Aug. 12, 2023, at the Claysburg Community Park. There were 22 contestants. The day was hot but beautiful and the girls did a wonderful job of parading...
South Woodbury Township Generator Knocked Out During Storm
The South Woodbury Township meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Secretary/Treasurer Rachel White. This was also approved as read. Southern Cove Volu...
Prayer Walk to be Held at Northern Bedford High School
A Prayer Walk is being held on Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at Northern Bedford High School. Pastor Beth Pyle of Bedford Forge Church Hopewell provided information on this event. Pyle is a member of the Southern Cove and Yellow Creek Ministerium. The Southern...
Duncansville Holds 42nd Annual Community Days
Duncansville's 42nd annual Community Days was held this year on July 21 and 22. Although there were no fireworks this year there were plenty of events, good food and music. The Hollidaysburg Drumline...
Local Children to Participate In Fair
The Bedford County Fair, which began on July 23, will run until July 29. Abygail Sweinhart is 7 years old and is the reigning Lil Dairy Miss. At the Bedford County Fair, she will assist in handing out...
SCPR Holds Antique Equipment Show
On July 15, the Southern Cove Power Reunion held its Antique Construction Equipment and Truck Show on Saturday, July 15, starting at 9 a.m. This show was great for history buffs and those who love old...
Allegheny Pullers Garden Tractor Pull
On Thursday, July 13, Allegheny Pullers held a tractor pull with garden tractors at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg during the Cove Carnival week. Jerry Sickles is the president of the...
Woodbury Borough to Tar and Chip Lower Alley July 10
The Woodbury Borough Council met on July 3. The treasurer’s report and secretary’s report were reviewed and approved. The Lower Alley storm drain project was completed by Claycomb Excavating using American Rescue Plan funds. Russell Standard...
Power Reunion Holds Construction Show
On June 19, the Southern Cove Power Reunion demonstrated a Hydra Unit, Unit Crane Shovel, a Tractor Dump Trailer and other items of interest. Folks enjoyed watching the demonstration and enjoyed the...
South Woodbury Twp. Planning More Road Work
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors meeting took place on July 5 at 9 a.m. Minutes from the Secretary and Treasurer Rachael White were reviewed and approved. 2024 Budget Planning was discussed. An oral report on roads was given. Last...
NBC Tractor Club Sports New Booth At SCPR Tractor Pulls
On June 17, the Southern Cove Power Reunion held a tractor pull. Due to the rain the week before, the track became muddy when the pull first began. With a little brainstorming, this problem was...
Martinsburg Fire Company Holds Annual Ox Roast
On Friday, June 16, Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company once again held its annual ox roast. The group prepared 1,500 pounds of beef in one day and 1,000 on the other. The beef comes from Rhodes Meat...
South Woodbury Township to Compensate Volunteers
The Board of Supervisors of South Woodbury Township met on June 6, 2023, at the township building. Quorum was present. The township office will be closed July 4, 2023, for observance of Independence Day. The July 5, 2023, board meeting will include...
SCPR Welcomes NBC Classic Tractor Enthusiasts Club
The Southern Cove Power Reunion met on June 8. The kitchen did very well at Mark Wisecarver’s Consignment Sale. Plow Day also went well. There were 237 hook-ups for the April tractor pull. The Texas Roadhouse fundraiser continues to be successful....