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Marlee Clevenger and Travis Ritchey were joined in marriage on Sept. 25, 2021, at Woodbury Church of the Brethren. Timothy Bartholomew, pastor and friend of the bride, officiated. Marlee is the daughter of Mark and Shari Clevenger of Fishertown. Travis is the son of Steven and Jeri Ritchey of Roaring Spring. A reception at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park followed the ceremony. "Faith is the most important thing to us," said Marlee. "We wanted our ceremony to be Christ-honoring. We wanted God to be...
Carved from a half-ton of butter, the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture highlights this year’s theme of Harvesting More. The farm show runs Jan. 8-15, 2022. The sculpture, a longtime PA Farm Show staple that celebrates Pennsylvania’s nearly 5,400 dairy farmers, highlights that there is strength in diversity and unity. Pennsylvania agriculture is present all across the commonwealth – on rural acres and in vacant city lots – and it’s all essential to ensuring the availability and accessibility of food for all. “Over the past 22 mon...
Governor Tom Wolf today announced one new low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will support the growth of Lampire Biological Labs Inc. in Bedford County. “The PIDA loan approved today is an investment in a homegrown company that began in Pennsylvania more than 44 years ago,” said Gov. Wolf. “This funding will support Lampire Biological Labs as they hire new employees, boost their local economy, and continue to grow and expand right here in the commonwealth.” In 2021, PIDA approved $50,...
Introduction to Articles and Statement of Claim The Spring Cove Education Association (SCEA) would like to bring you updates of some of the many positive events that are taking place within our school district with which teachers are involved. In order to do so, we would like to sponsor this periodic article in The Morrison's Cove Herald in order to help you to be aware of these positive events. This column is sponsored by the SCEA. Students in the geometry classes of Central High School...
Improving one’s physical fitness can lead to a healthier mind and understanding of self, as well. For some, the new year comes with new habits in the form of resolutions. A popular resolution is getting into shape or trying a new activity. Though many believe that people only stick with this goal short term, there are many who have continued to add fitness into their lives. Robin Brantner of Williamsburg belongs to a few activity groups, including the Crossroads Spin Group for five years and one year with Mission Rise. For her, exercise is m...
WISE Women of Blair County is pleased to announce that they are seeking applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. Deadline for applications is no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022. These completed applications must be received by email or US Postal mail to WISE Women at our address of P. O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or you may submit your application to our email address of info@wisewomenofblaircounty.org. Scholarships will be available to Blair County resident...
A Martinsburg man is facing 74 summary counts of selling vehicles without a dealer license, charges that carry a fine of $1,000 for each count. According to charges filed by North Woodbury Township police, Cloyd E. Tipton, 32, was essentially acting as a used car dealer without the proper credentials. Under Pennsylvania law, it is illegal for an individual to sell more than four vehicles a year without a dealer license. Police said the investigation into Tipton’s activities show he sold 74 vehicles between 2018 and 2021. North Woodbury T...
NOVEMBER Emilee Koontz Parents: Brad and Jen Koontz School Honors and Accomplishments: High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Presidential Academic Excellence Award; Early College Program School Activities: Student Council, PRIDE Team, Future Business Leaders of America, Choir, Select Choir, School Musicals Community/Employment: Owner of Eclectic Designs by Emilee Future Plans: Attend Allegany College of Maryland and then transfer to Mount Aloysius or Penn State University to major in...
The Greenfield Township Board of Supervisors observed a moment of silence in remembrance of Matthew Treon at their combined reorganizational and regular meetings on Jan. 3, 2022. Treon, who passed away the previous week, was the township’s long-time road foreman. He also served as a supervisor since 2018. Grace Helsel, a former township employee, spoke in honor and memory of Treon. She said that it is important to remember the time and effort that supervisors put into the township and said it would be hard to fill Treon’s many roles with the...
Shown are Northern Bedford Middle School's December Students of the Month (from left): Grade 6 – Hailee Troy, daughter of Michael & Chelsea Troy; Trace Baker, son of Mark & Mindy Baker; Grade 8 – Dyllan Keller, son of Jessi Willis & Jeremy Keller; Shelby Dively, daughter of Blaire & Jamie Dively; Grade 7 – Gavin Taylor, son of Robert & Amanda Taylor; Amberly Detterline, daughter of Aaron & Donna Detterline....
To help combat the surge of COVID-19 cases locally, Conemaugh Health System is requesting that patients and visitors (ages 2 and older) wear medical-grade masks instead of cloth masks at facilities across the health system. While cloth masks offer some protection, studies show that medical masks offer a higher level of protection from COVID-19 and its variants. Patients and visitors with cloth masks, gaiters, or bandanas will be provided a medical-grade mask upon arrival. Masking is required at all times within health system facilities. “With u...
Blair County still has COVID-19 testing dates available. Blair County will have a drive-through only COVID-19 testing clinic at the Blair County Convention Center, One Convention Center Drive, Altoona, PA. Clinics will be held during the following dates and times: • Thursday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mid-nasal passage swab PCR tests will be performed. Testing is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is completely free. Testing is also open to individuals who are not county residents. Patients must be age three a...
The Freedom Township Board of Supervisors began its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 3. by appointments for 2022. Maureen Hamor was named chairperson and Tim James was named vice-chairman. Ed Bender reappointed roadmaster as well as supervisor liaison between the township and fire company. Lisa Edmundson was reappointed secretary/treasurer. Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company Chief Ron Henry was named Emergency Management Coordinator and Melvin Edmundson was named fire marshal. Supervisors approved the hiring of Eric Calhoun as a...
Two people are behind bars and a third is being sought after an alert police officer followed a vehicle into a restricted area of Roaring Spring where he discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia. According to Roaring Spring police, on Dec. 30 at approximately 10 p.m., an officer spotted a vehicle turn onto Papermill Road, which is blocked off with a mound of gravel to prevent access to the former Appvion paper mill. According to police, the officer recognized the driver as Isaac W. Detwiler, 43, of Roaring Spring, and the passenger as Amanda R....
On Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, the Board of Commissioners had their first opportunity to discuss the required intergovernmental agreement Blair County must enter with all of the municipalities in the county as a result of the referendum approved at the November general election. At the November general election, the voters in each of the 24 municipalities and the County approved a referendum requiring all 25 municipalities to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement declaring a Second Amendment Sanctuary and prohibiting the use of...
Herald Correspondent Judith Ott took this photo at Woodbury Dam after Woodbury's first snowfall of 2022. The Cove saw snow on Jan. 6....
Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker gave an update of the District Health and Safety Plan at the Monday, Jan. 10, Spring Cove School District Board of Directors Committee of the Whole meeting. Baker said that the COVID Pandemic Planning Team met last week and reviewed the current Health and Safety Plan, which is on the agenda for the six-month mandated review. She said, “The team ultimately decided that no changes were needed to the plan as it is working well and provides flexibility to adjust to the ever changing directives of the CDC, Pa. Dept. of...
Cove-area fire companies saw an increase in calls in 2021 from the previous year, and the rise, at least in Williamsburg, according to Chief Ted Hyle, can be attributed to the loss of the town's ambulance service. Of Williamsburg's 405 calls, 162 were for the Quick Response Service (QRS) for medical help. Williamsburg responded to 36 motor vehicle accidents and three structure fires. Two summer storms that flooded the borough produced 41 calls for downed trees and wires. The storm also kept the...
