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  • Northern Bedford Boys' Basketball 2020-21 Preview

    Jan 14, 2021

    Coach: Randy Meck Number of Years as Head Coach: Second year at NBC. (Coached at Forbes Road, Chestnut Ridge and Tussey Mountain in the past.) League: Inter-County Conference Returning Starters: Dakota Claar, Caleb Diehl, Hayden Foor, Thad Leidy Other Returning Letterwinners: Mason Detterline, Haden Reyan, Cadin Ebersole, Evan Clouse Strengths: “We have a lot of experience and depth. Guys have great attitudes and want to win. We have a better understanding of our system in year two together.’” Concerns: “COVID-19, not being able to be...

  • Northern Bedford Wrestling 2020-21 Preview

    Jan 14, 2021

    Coach: Brian Dutchcot Number of Years as Head Coach: Nine League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 13-7; League: 8-2 Returning Starters: Reyan Imler (126), Tristin Pepple (145), Dakota Korzek (189), Derek Beach (285) Newcomers: Dillian Walker (120), Drew Childers (132), Rece Dibert (152) Strengths: “The strength of our team is their work, effort and attitude. These wrestlers want to be part of the program and put forth every effort to be successful. They are mentally tough and will not back down from a challenge....

  • Williamsburg Boys' Basketball 2020-21 Preview

    Jan 14, 2021

    Coach: Brock Anders Number of Years as Head Coach: 13 years: 2 – Huntingdon Area High School, 6 – East Juniata High School, 5 – Williamsburg League: Inter-County Conference North Last Year’s Record: Overall: 15-9; League: 10-4 Returning Starters: Josiah Dowey, Shane Brantner, Lambert Palmer Other Returning Letterwinners: Drew Hileman, Wes McCall Strengths: “We return some experienced players that are eager to lead the young players in the expectations of our program.” Concerns: “With an extended football season and then a school...

  • Williamsburg Girls' Basketball 2020-21 Preview

    Jan 14, 2021

    Coach: Amy Hileman Number of Years as Head Coach: Two years League: Inter-County Conference North Last Year’s Record: Overall: 7-16; League: 5-9 Returning Starters: Marcella Lynn, Krista Simpson, Kendel Norris, Jayla Woodruff Other Returning Letterwinners: Jade Carper, Anna Ward Newcomers: Haley Holder, Megan Palmer, Ayla Hileman, Laney Prough, Brooke Stewart Strengths: “We have solid experience across the board so we are looking forward to being able to take advantage of a deeper bench.” Concerns: “Team cohesion and unselfish play will...

  • Central Boys' Basketball 2020-21 Preview

    Jan 14, 2021

    Coach: Paul Frederick Number of Years as Head Coach: Two League: Mountain League Last Year’s Record: Overall: 14-9; League: 9-5 Returning Starters: Hunter Klotz (Sr.), Lleyton Kling (Sr.) Devon Boyles (Jr.) Other Returning Letterwinners: Cassimier Lowery (Sr.), Jerry Brumbaugh (Jr.), Eli Lingenfelter (Soph.), Seth Bean (Soph.), Conner Longenecker (Jr.) Newcomers: Caden Feathers (Sr.), Rylan Daugherty (Soph.), Kade Rhule (Soph.), Shalen Yingling (Soph.), Hunter Smith (Fr.), Troy Butler (Fr.), Jack Dunn (Fr.), Wyatt May (Fr.) Strengths: “We...

  • Central Girls' Basketball 2020-21 Preview

    Jan 14, 2021

    Coach: Drew Ebersole Number of Years as Head Coach: First Conference: Mountain League Last Year's Record: 17-6 Returning Starters: Bailey Heuston Other Returning Letterwinners: Leah Johnston Newcomers: Makenna Kocsis, Elana Decker, Bralyn Ellis, MacKenzie Rhykerd, Kaylee Scott, Megan Diehl, Morgan Knepp, Emme Kreider Strengths: “We have a group that competes each and every day at practice and is beginning to gel as a team.” Concerns: “We are a young team who needs to gain varsity experience.” Overall Outlook: “If we are able to stay...

  • Central Wrestling 2020-21 Preview

    Jan 14, 2021

    Coach: David Marko Number of Years as Head Coach: 24 League: Mountain Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 11-9; League: 2-5 Returning Starters: Jaxon Matthews, Tyler Beisinger, Ian Crouch, Alex Bowman, Tyler Hess, Tanner Hall, Ben Detwiler, Wyatt Holsinger Newcomers: Britton Marko, Andrew McMonagle, Luke Uplinger Strengths: “We have a strong group of senior leaders mixed with a talented group of young wrestlers.” Concerns: “Too many guys at the same weights and inability to fill the weights.” Overall Outlook: “Due to COVID-19,...

  • – 2020-21 High School Winter Sports Schedules –

    Jan 14, 2021

    Central Boys’ Basketball Jan. 11 @ Tyrone 7:30 Jan. 14 Phil-Osceola 7:30 Jan. 20 Tyrone 7:30 Jan. 22 Clearfield 7:30 Jan. 25 Hollidaysburg 7:30 Jan. 27 @ Huntingdon 7:30 Jan. 29 @ Bellefonte 7:30 Feb. 2 @ Bald Eagle 7:30 Feb. 5 Penns Valley 7:30 Feb. 9 @ Phil-Osceola 7:30 Feb. 10 Everett 7:30 Feb. 11 Bald Eagle 7:30 Feb. 16 @ Bedford 7:30 Central Girls’ Basketball Jan. 12 @ Tyrone 7:30 Jan. 15 @ Phil-Osceola 7:30 Jan. 16 Bald Eagle 3:30 Jan. 18 Tyrone 7:30 Jan. 21 @ Clearfield 7:30 Jan. 26 Bedford 7:30 Jan. 28 Bellefonte 7:30 Feb. 1 @ Bald...

  • Conemaugh Nason Begins Vaccinating Staff, Prepares Public Rollout

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Jan 14, 2021

    COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States with nearly 3,000 fatalities a day being attributed to the virus. As of Monday, Jan. 11, the federal Centers for Disease Control reported 373,167 deaths nationwide due to COVID. Help, in the form of the COVID-19 vaccine, is here, but how long it will take for the vaccine to reach everyone is uncertain. Currently, the first doses are being given to frontline workers who work in environments that put them at daily risk of exposure....

  • 'Butch' Giarth's Passing Leaves 'Unfillable Void' in Freedom Township

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Jan 14, 2021

    Freedom Township said goodbye on Friday, Jan. 8, to Daniel "Butch" Giarth Jr., a man who Pastor Ed Jeliff said "breathed life" into his community. Township officials, along with firefighters, family, and police officers from across the Cove, gathered at the Freedom Township Fire Hall to pay tribute to Giarth, a long-time Freedom Township supervisor and volunteer firefighter who passed away on Dec. 30 at the age of 61. Ed Bender served with Giarth as both a supervisor and a firefighter. Bender...

  • Martinsburg Gets Drug Drop-Off Box

    Brian Hess, Editor|Jan 14, 2021

    The Rite Aid Pharmacy KidCents Foundation has partnered with the Martinsburg Police Department to provide a safe and secure location to dispose of unwanted medications by donating a prescription drug drop-off box which is located inside the lobby of the police department at 109 S. Mulberry St. Community members are welcome to drop off unwanted medications during regular business hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary, and all drop offs will be...

  • Claysburg Man Jailed on Multiple Rape-Related Charges

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Jan 14, 2021

    A Claysburg man is in jail after police said he sexually assaulted a woman multiple times in his home. Kenneth L. Wells, 43, is accused of assaulting the woman over several days after picking her up in Tyrone and transporting her to Claysburg. According to Greenfield Township police, the victim said she met Wells on Dec. 26 on the dating app Badoo. The victim told police that Wells traveled to Tyrone to “hang out” and that she agreed to go to Wells’ residence in Claysburg to spend a few days. The victim told police that on the morning of...

  • Spring Cove School District Re-Starts Athletics, Works on Vaccination Plan

    THOMAS SCHMITT, Correspondent|Jan 14, 2021

    The Spring Cove School District Board of Directors Committee of the Whole working meeting was held remotely on Monday, Jan. 11, with new board president Jim Butler presiding. A closed-door executive session was held prior to the meeting for “personnel purposes.” Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker reported that with the reopening of live classroom learning on Monday, Jan. 4, that all has “gone well.” She thanked all of the district staff, students, and families for their cooperative efforts during the 16 days of remote learning while...

  • Spring Cove Remote for Four Days

    Brian Hess, Editor|Jan 14, 2021

    The Herald obtained this information from Spring Cove School District Dr. Betsy Baker at 6:23 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, regarding the current status of the district. According to Dr. Baker, “We were notified tonight of two COVID-19 positives and one COVID probable at Central High School. Although we are not required to close unless we reach four cases at Central High School, given that we received three tonight, we need more time for contact tracing, extra disinfecting, etc. Thus, the students will be remote for four days this week (Tuesday...

  • Collision Course

    Jan 14, 2021

    The Central High School boys' basketball team was the first sports team in the Morrisons Cove area to start the 2020-21 winter season. The Dragons played at Tyrone on Monday night, Jan. 11. Above, Tyrone's Brandon Lucas (right) collides with Central's Devon Boyles on a fast-break pass to Boyles. The host Golden Eagles hung on for a 72-65 win....

  • Along the Highway

    Richard Tate, Herald Outdoor Sports Columnist|Jan 14, 2021

    One morning in mid-December, Amber, my granddaughter, was driving along Route 866 on her way to her final morning classes in Johnstown. When she spotted a dead bear lying along the road, she called me. "You ought to go out and see it. It's not damaged too badly." So, Donna; Sage, her dog; and I hopped into my old Ranger. Five minutes later we were looking at the dead bear. It was relatively small but not a cub. I snapped a photo of it and talked about it with a couple other sportsmen who...

  • Actualización sobre COVID-19

    Jan 14, 2021

    ACTUALIZACIÓN SEMANAL Hasta las 12:00 p.m., 11 de enero, 2021 Condados cercanos Número de casos / número de muertes / índice de muerte* Bedford: 2,452 / 100 / 208.8 Blair: 7,408 / 192 / 157.6 Cambria: 7,616 / 291 / 223.5 Centre: 9,159 / 153 / 94.2 Clearfield: 3,833 / 57 / 71.9 Fulton: 482 / 11 / 75.7 (no cambio) Huntingdon: 2,926 / 92 / 203.8 Somerset: 4,347 / 111 / 151.1 *El índice es el número de muertes por cada 100,000 personas. Se usa para comparar los índices entre condados con distintas poblaciones. Todos los sesenta y siete (67)...

  • Claysburg-Kimmel to Demolish Football Field Bleachers

    Jan 14, 2021

    The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board at a Dec. 22 meeting awarded a contract for the demolition of the home-side bleachers at Bulldog Stadium. School directors awarded the $$14,600 project to Dirt Works by Johnston, East Freedom. Work will begin as soon as all of the district's demolition permits are in place. The district will replace the bleachers as part of phase one of the C-K High School Athletic Improvement plan. Also during the meeting, the board appointed Dena Burket to the position of...

  • SAMA Bedford Offers Robert Bowden Exhibition

    Jan 14, 2021

    The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford announced its upcoming exhibition, “Looking for that Moment,” opening Feb. 6 and running through May 1. Robert Bowden uses watercolors to paint exactly the world that he sees. The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is located at the historic Anderson House at 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford, and is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Please follow COVID-19 protocols so you may enjoy your afternoon. The museum is an accessible facility and is open to the public free of charge....

  • Conemaugh Nason Welcomes First Baby of 2021

    Jan 14, 2021

    Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, rang in 2021 with the year's first bundle of joy. Weighing 8 pounds and measuring 20 inches, Palmer Skye Smouse was born to Mallory Cox and Zachary Smouse at 6:39 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. "We are so grateful to the physicians, nurses and staff at Nason for taking such good care of us and making this experience special for our family," Mallory Smouse said. Rita Notestine, RNC, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. said Conemaugh Nason Medical Center'...

  • The Herald's Weekly Coronavirus Update

    Jan 14, 2021

    – WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 1/11/2021 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,452 / 100 / 208.8 Blair: 7,408 / 192 / 157.6 Cambria: 7,616 / 291 / 223.5 Centre: 9,159 / 153 / 94.2 Clearfield: 3,833 / 57 / 71.9 Fulton: 482 / 11 / 75.7 (no chng) Huntingdon: 2,926 / 92 / 203.8 Somerset: 4,347 / 111 / 151.1 *Rate is number of deaths per 100,000 population. It is used to compare county death rates. Sixty-seven (67) counties have reported COVID-19 deaths. – Week of Jan. 7 – #Cases / #Deaths / Rate Bedford: 2,341 / 97 / 201.3 Blair:...

  • New Police Cruiser in Martinsburg

    Brian Hess, Editor|Jan 14, 2021

    Martinsburg Chief and Police Kerry L. Hoover stands next to the police department's newest cruiser. The 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle was ordered last February from Tri-Star Motors in Blairsville and finally arrived in mid-December. The department had all emergency lighting installed at Team Force in Windber. The decals were added to the car at Jack White Signs in Altoona. Chief Hoover said the department's third police car cost approximately $42,000 to $43,000. The department's...

  • Continuing Trend, Regional Gasoline Prices Move Upward

    AAA East Central|Jan 14, 2021

    The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is nine cents higher this week at $2.605 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $2.605 Average price during the week of Jan. 4, 2021: $2.518 Average price during the week of Jan. 13, 2020: $2.898 At $2.31, the national gas price average is at its highest in 10 months. Pump prices have increased despite gas demand falling from 8.1 million barrels per day (b/d) to 7.4 million b/d — the lowest level...

  • Roaring Spring Author Had a Good Year

    ERIC SHIELDS, Correspondent|Jan 14, 2021

    Roaring Spring author Trisha Ridinger McKee had three books come out this year. First, she had "The Beyond" series, which consists of three parts. The third and final one came out in December. She also had a Christmas short story collection published in December. McKee said that the "Beyond" series started out centered around Ella. She is a middle-age woman whose life is spiraling out of control. Her daughter is a teenager and Ella feels like they are not connected any more. Her husband left...

  • Pro Basketball is coming to Altoona

    Eric Shields, Correspondent|Jan 14, 2021

    York native Rikk Coleman said that he decided that Altoona was the "perfect spot" for a new professional basketball team because of the community's love for the game. Also important was that the city is far enough from the bigger cities like Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, where there is more competition from other pro sports teams. "It is an area where I can bring a professional sports team and give the people the entertainment that you can get at this type of event," Coleman said. Coleman said...

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