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The Claysburg-Kimmel School District was notified Monday, Jan. 22, of two individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals were last in the junior/senior high school building and on district transportation on Thursday, Jan. 21. This meets the district’s two-case limit within its 14-day window. Due to Pennsylvania Department of Health’s guidelines, the district is required to close the high school building for cleaning and contact tracing. “We have contacted the PA Department of Health and will follow their recom...
At the regular Spring Cove School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker updated the board on cases of coronavirus and closings within the district. “The COVID-19 response remains a huge focus of our time,” Dr. Baker said. “This morning, the district was notified of one additional individual at Spring Cove Middle School who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and also one who is considered probable, bringing the total number of cases within a rolling 14-day window to three. “Based on the new...
Spring Cove School District REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The District is requesting proposals for E-RATE CATEGORY 2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES. Interested parties must contact the RFP manager at lalexander@epicinc.org for information and bid documents. Bids will be received no later than February 12, 2021. Estate Notice Letters have been granted on the Estate of the following decedent to the representative named who requests all persons having claims against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same to her or her attorney, and all persons indebted... Full story
July 12, 2012. That was the day that the first Society and Politics In Wayne’s World (SAPIWW) column graced the pages of the Morrisons Cove Herald. From the comments I’ve received in person, via email and even the occasional letter, it seems to have been received well. Not everyone liked it, though. There were a few subscription cancellations, cancellation of business ads, gnashing of teeth, wringing of hands and the occasional uncomplimentary letter to the editor from as far away as New Jer...
For centuries, humankind has wrongly constructed borders between the animals and us. When we think of the very word, ‘animal’, it conjures up images of inferior beasts, far different and vastly unintelligent in comparison to our species. The book “The Soul of an Octopus” by Sy Montgomery seeks to banish the line that separates us from our animal brethren while simultaneously exploring the wonder of consciousness. A National Book Award finalist, “The Soul of an Octopus” introduces the reader...
To the Editor: As with many events, the Pennsylvania Farm Show was forced to go virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a bright spot. Online programs such as the PDA Listening Session, the Agriculture Law Forum, the Grange Broadband Panel, and a host of farmer education webinars on best practices led by Penn State Extension attracted many who normally cannot or would not have traveled to Harrisburg to attend the PA Farm Show in person. The success of these virtual programs also underscores the importance of universal access to...
Father in heaven, we Your children stand before You helpless to fix our broken society. We cannot create unity in our country, but we offer our weak selves to You so that You may teach us and supply grace for us to love as Jesus loved. We cannot rid our neighbors of error, but we ask You to remove error from our lives, grant us humble hearts and lead us into truth so that we may live that truth before others, and we ask You to make our witness fruitful. We cannot fix the wrongs that others have done, but we ask You to forgive our own wrongs...
Herald of Jan. 16, 1896 A coal train bound from Tyrone to Lock Haven became separated several cars from the engine. Although the rear cars apparently lagged behind for a time, they eventually caught up with the front cars and bumped them so hard that the engineer, who was leaning out the window, flew to the ground, and the fireman, who was standing on the footboard, also was thrown to the ground. Both were badly bruised but not otherwise seriously injured. The train continued for some distance, gaining greater speed. At Mt. Eagle it barely miss...
Herald of Jan. 21, 1971 A local blind youth, David Reighard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reighard of Fredericksburg, will host the “Martinsburg-Williamsburg Hour” on radio station WKMC, Roaring Spring. Reighard hopes to make a career in radio. Herschel V. Hillsman of Albertville Ala., was found guilty by a jury in Blair County Court on charges of burglary, larceny and possession of burglary tools in connection with the removal of a safe from the Allegheny Airlines office at the Martinsburg Airport. Police found ammunition, dynamite, fuses and...
Herald of Jan. 17, 1921 A teacher’s local institute will be held in the Roaring Spring high school auditorium. Teachers of Taylor, North Woodbury and Freedom Townships and Roaring Spring school district will participate. Arrangements have been completed to provide for visiting teachers and during the social hour all visiting teachers will be the guests of the Roaring Spring teachers and will be served with luncheon in the basement of the high school building. At this writing winter is in evidence. The students come trooping to the door with a...
Herald of Jan. 18, 1996 The Williamsburg Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Historic District included a large part of the Borough of Williamsburg. Thomas Neal Jr., president of Cove Shoe Division of H.H. Brown, retired effective Jan. 1. Charles E. Covatch, 40, of Martinsburg RD 1, had been promoted to vice president and named to succeed Neal as general manager of the Martinsburg plant. He formerly was director of product development. In a reorganizational meeting of the Blair County Airport Authority...
Herald of Jan. 17, 1946 As the last of three brothers who were in the service to return, Cpl. Robert H. McGraw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. McGraw of Woodlawn Ave., Martinsburg, has received his discharge. He arrived in the states on Jan. 3, after 16 days on the Atlantic, the long journey being largely due to stormy weather. At the January meeting of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company, members who are to serve as drivers, nozzlemen, engineers and hosemen during 1946 were named by Fire Chief Frank H. Teeter. The people of the Central...
Herald of Jan. 20, 2011 Spring Cove School District Superintendent Rodney Green told the board that he intends to retire effective July 31, 2012, the end of his five-year contract. He became superintendent in August 2007. Green said he made the announcement now to “give the board and community ample time” to find his replacement. Acting on a recommendation from Williamsburg school administrators, board members voted to move forward with the application process necessary to potentially raise real estate taxes beyond the Pennsylvania Dep...
DIVELY – Joseph Stephen, 63, East Freedom GRACE – Larry R., 75, Newry ITINGER – David E., 85, Roaring Spring IMLER – Fred N. Sr., 87, Hollidaysburg LEIDY – James S., 73, Bakers Summit POLLARD – Judith A., 80, Martinsburg... Full story
Joseph Stephen Dively, 63, of East Freedom, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at UPMC Altoona, after a brief illness. He was born March 3, 1957, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, son of the late Joseph and Vivian (Glass) Dively. Joe was previously married to Jeannine Yeager. He is survived by his four children: Joseph of Martinsburg, Michael of East Freedom, Kristen Gebhart (Linford) of Clarksville Tenn., and Angela Kattouf (Anthony) of Altoona; four grandchildren: Ava, Hazen, Kruse and...
Residents now included in Pennsylvania's expanded first phase of its COVID-19 immunization plan can find available providers through an interactive map on the Department of Health website. A vaccine screening program and the map are available at https://www.pa.gov/guides/get-vaccinated The department said last week that it will soon vaccinate residents age 65 or older or those with preexisting health conditions – from cancer to heart disease to pregnancy, obesity and chronic smokers – beg...
Larry R. Grace, 75, of Newry, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at UPMC Altoona, after a brief battle with COVID-19. He was born July 19, 1945, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Lester Grace and Sharon (Shaw) Croll. He married Judy Longstreth on Sept. 2, 1972. He is survived by his wife; five siblings: Deborah Kauffman of McKee, Vickie Van Winkle of McKee, Timothy Croll of Roaring Spring, Edwin Croll of Bedford and Susan Sorando of Sedona, Ariz.; and Larry's second family: Gene and...
David Edward Itinger, 85, of Roaring Spring, son of the late Harry Frederick Itinger and Eleanor Jane Porter, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Ann Bonsell; a brother, Richard Itinger; and stepson Steven Bollman. He is survived by his wife Trudy Bollman; daughters Wendy Hunter (Michael), Elizabeth Hrenko (Tony) and Laurie Warner; granddaughters Barbara Hrenko (Matt Mann), Megan McAllister...
Fred N. Imler Sr, 87, of Hollidaysburg, went home to join his loved ones, who have gone before him, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. He was born April 30, 1933, a son of Lester P. and Mary Christine Imler. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Richard and Darrell Imler and his beloved wife, Joann, who passed on Oct. 26, 2014. In 1952 he married Joann (Erb). They spent a wonderful 63 years together. They were blessed with four children: Nancy Morgan (Harry), Cheryl Davis, Fred Imler II...
April Harmon walks her dogs Dora and Elbow along Julian Street in the Borough of Martinsburg on Monday morning, Jan. 11....
James S. Leidy, 73, of Bakers Summit, Bedford County, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, Jan. 11, 2021, at Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Nittany Valley, Bellefonte. He was born April 25, 1947, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, son of the late, Russell and Elizabeth (Trent) Leidy. On Oct. 5, 1968, he married Claretta J. Howard at Memorial Baptist Church, Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Claretta of 53 years; two sons: Pastor J. Brant Leidy of New Enterprise and Kevin L. Leidy...
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of noon 1/18/2021 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,576 / 100 / 229.7 Blair: 7,754 / 214 / 175.7 Cambria: 7,913 / 334 / 256.5 Centre: 9,567 / 171 / 105.3 Clearfield: 4,083 / 74 / 93.4 Fulton: 593 / 12 / 82.6 Huntingdon: 3,029 / 97 / 214.9 Somerset: 4,556 / 143 / 194.7 *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. 14 – #Cases / #Deaths / Rate Bedford: 2,452 / 100 / 208.8 Blair: 7,408 / 192 / 1...
Judith A. Pollard, 80, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg, after an extended battle with kidney disease. She was born Aug. 26, 1940, in Lewistown, the daughter of the late Ray and Margaret Stimely. She is survived by three children: Richard Blaine Pollard and spouse Jennifer of Danville, Va., Sharby Shriver and husband Joe of Hopewell and Tina Pollard of Martinsburg; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Rhoades; and a brother, Clinton Rhoades. She was preceded in death by...
Allegany College of Maryland recognized 187 graduates at the conclusion of the recent fall 2020 session. They earned a total of 203 associate degrees and certificates. A recording of ACM's fall virtual commencement exercises is available on the college’s Facebook page, @alleganycollegeofmaryland, and YouTube Channel, the ACMutube. Area members of ACM’s 2020 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to place of residence. Unless noted otherwise, the awards refer to degrees. Everett – Etta M. Clark, Nursi...
MARTINSBURG Martinsburg Borough Council at its Jan. 4 meeting named commissioners of their respective committees and named staff appointments for 2021. Appointment commissioner of their respective committees were Edward L. Bennett, safety and streets; Linda Smith, property; P. Robert Dickson, finance; and Durban D. Metzler, water/sewer. Kerry L. Hoover was re-elected chief of police, police department open records officer and fire marshal. Council promoted Justin Davis to lieutenant from police sergeant. Gieg Law Offices LLC, Altoona, will...
The Bedford County Regional Education Foundation announces that the following students were awarded to scholarships to attend the Allegany College of Maryland Bedford County Campus: Codi Clapper, Buffalo Mills, Zachary Claycomb, Everett, Dick M. Rice Memorial Scholarship; Nichole Claar, New Paris, Chandler Clark, Bedford, Cameryn Grube, Bedford, Cameron Painter, Breezewood, Joshua Wyles, Saxton, Dr. Jim Snider Bedford County Campus Scholarship; Lexus Grubb, Everett, Edward and Irene Terpening Memorial Scholarship; Mia Cogan, Everett, Fred W....
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is dedicating $2.2 billion in federal stimulus funds to K-12 school districts and charter schools affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to support food programs, technological improvements and other education services. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s website, the four Cove-area school districts will receive the following: Claysburg-Kimmel, $1,162,349; Northern Bedford County, $831,400; Spring Cove, $1,362,111; and Williamsburg Community, $511,819. The federal relief is provided by the bipartisan C...
A Claysburg man is facing charges after an attempted traffic stop led to a vehicle chase through two counties. According to charges filed by Freedom Township Police, on Jan.12, an officer attempted to pull over Chris L. Steele, 48, after he was spotted in the area of Dunnings Highway and Woodbury Pike driving a vehicle with a broken brake light. The officer also noted that he was familiar with Steele and knew his driver’s license was under suspension. According to police, instead of stopping, Steele drove south on Dunnings Highway and turned w...
Cordell and Cara Ebersole didn't just buy a carpet store, they bought a piece of Martinsburg history. The Ebersoles opened Cove Flooring and Design in May after purchasing the business and its historic building at 200 S. Market Street from Chuck Shriver. While the flooring business is tailor-made for Cordell, a general contractor, and Cara, an interior designer, the added bonus of operating in a building that has been a Martinsburg landmark for more than 100 years adds not only a sense of...
The Central High School boys' basketball team opened its long-awaited 2020-21 season Jan. 11 at Mountain League-rival Tyrone, only to return with a 72-65 setback. The second quarter proved to play a critical role in the Dragons' loss, as Tyrone dominated the period with a 20-9 scoring advantage. Central outscored the host team 56-52 in the other three quarters. "I thought it was a well-played game for a season opener," Central coach Paul Frederick said. "Both teams took care of the ball and...
Evan Cottle, Hopewell, has been named to the Central Penn College dean's lsist for the fall 2020 term. Cottle is currently majoring in legal studies. To qualify for the designation, an undergraduate student must carry six or more credits and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or better for the term....
Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, cattle at the 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show were judged without youth on-halter. Youth dropped off their cattle at New Holland Sales Arena for judging, followed by a sale open only to registered bidders. The New Holland Sales Arena and other agricultural auctions followed guidance issued by the Pa. Department of Agriculture to safely keep food moving into the state’s supply chain. Maddison Ross, Williamsburg, Blair County, took third place in the Crossbred weight, Division 3. The 105th Pennsylvania Farm S...
Three local elected officials have announced their committee assignments and plans for 2021. State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) was reappointed today by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) to serve as the chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. U.S. Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is the oldest continuous standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and has the broadest jurisdiction of any...
The Democrats of the Cove collected money to send pizza to healthcare workers at the start of the new year. The group wanted to do something to express their gratitude for the work done by the staff at facilities that experienced hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group decided that pizza was a way to also support local restaurants in a time when they were being affected. So far, pizza has been sent to the staff at The Village and Homewood in Martinsburg, Conemaugh Nason Memorial...
Winter is often not conducive for effective fly-fishing for trout. Howling winds and freezing temperatures make outings uncomfortable, and cold water temperatures often inhibit the activity of the fish. Many fly-fishermen sink back into rocking chairs near their wood burners and settle in with some winter reading. Winter reading can help them prepare for the upcoming season. Hundreds of fly-fishing books are available in bookstores, fly shops, or online that will help an angler devise tactics...
The Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAP&DC), has announced Round 7 of the Southern Alleghenies Regional Greenways Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding for projects that support the Southern Alleghenies Greenways and Open Space Network Plan and the Southern Alleghenies Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The 2007 Southern Alleghenies Greenways and Open Space Network Plan, which can be found online at www.sapdc.org, outlines projects for linking existing natural and man-made resources within the Southern Alleghenies...
The Nov. 21 murder of 27-year-old Tyler Slippy of Hollidaysburg was motivated by a romantic rivalry with a co-worker, according to Hollidaysburg Borough Police. On Friday, Jan. 8, police, along with the Blair County District Attorney’s office, released details of the investigation into Slippy’s murder. Slippy’s body was found in his Hollidaysburg apartment Police said Kenneth Kim, 39, of Ebensburg, a co-worker of Slippy’s at Stuckey Automotive, stabbed Slippy multiple times after gaining entry to his apartment with a passcode he apparen...
Williamsburg's Jayla Woodruff (left) battles Northern Bedford's Makayla Kochara for a loose ball Monday, Jan. 18, at Williamsburg High School. Williamsburg's Ayla Hileman watches the action. In the season opener for both teams, the Lady Pirates earned a 55-25 victory. See story and additional photos in the Jan. 28 edition of the Herald....
ACTUALIZACIÓN SEMANAL Hasta las 12:00 p.m., 18 de enero, 2021 Condados cercanos Número de casos / número de muertes / índice de muerte* Bedford: 2,576 / 100 / 229.7 Blair: 7,754 / 214 / 175.7 Cambria: 7,913 / 334 / 256.5 Centre: 9,567 / 171 / 105.3 Clearfield: 4,083 / 74 / 93.4 Fulton: 593 / 12 / 82.6 Huntingdon: 3,029 / 97 / 214.9 Somerset: 4,556 / 143 / 194.7 *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) condados de Pen...
The Spring Cove School District has notified parents and guardians of students at the Spring Cove Middle School in Roaring Spring that the school will be closed through Sunday, Jan. 24. In the letter dated Jan. 19, Superintendent Dr. Betsy A. Baker said the district was notified that morning of one additional individual at Spring Cove Middle School who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and also one who is considered probable, bringing the total number of cases within a rolling 14-day window to three. Under the new state requirements, Dr....
Another year, another toll increase on the Pennsylvania Turnpike – a trend drivers will likely withstand for another three decades amid bleak traffic and revenue projections, according to a new report. The Allegheny Institute for Public Policy said the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will raise tolls through 2050 as it falls deeper into a financial hole exacerbated by its $450 million annual commitment to PennDOT and the pandemic's impact on travel, likely to last years. The Turnpike C...
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has announced that the following students have made the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Claysburg: Mackenzie Clemens, Corey Hammel, Justin Mauk; Martinsburg: Nicholas Bechtel, Kolten Conrad; Roaring Spring: Jenna Carder, Dylan Dodson, Shaylee Yingling; Williamsburg: Danelle Roberts, Amber Tate. E. Mennonite Univ. James Dunmore, a Liberal Arts, English, Secondary Education Licensure, 6-12 major from Queen, was named to the fall 2020 dean’s list at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va....
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...
For four years, the residents of Williamsburg were without one of the main staples of a community – a laundromat. However, the wait for a new one is over. Enter Todd Covert and Jake Simonis, Altoona natives and owners of the Copper Coin, a laundromat located in the Juniata section of Altoona. "We had been looking for a second location," Simonis said. "We saw the need for a laundromat in Williamsburg and we saw this building," Covert said. Covert and Simonis bought the building and the parking l...
Sometimes I get into a sentimental, nostalgic mood and I think of Williamsburg and what it was like well before my time. I hear so many memories of the Williamsburg of yesteryear and the pictures remind me that our town has an interesting past and a bright future. This week’s question is: What was your favorite place to eat growing up? Here is what a few residents had to say: Suzanne Gorsuch: Louie’s Coral Lounge Della Helsley: The Sizzler Lori Brubaker: My grandmother’s kitchen Larry Rice: Annie’s restaurant on First Street Connie Longene...
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2021 on Saturday, Jan. 23. The meeting will include discussion and preliminary approval of hunting and trapping seasons for the 2021-22 license year. In compliance with state guidelines to minimize the effects of COVID-19, the meeting will be held only online, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The board will hear reports from staff before picking up its prepared agenda. Those wishing to submit comments for the board to consider can do so in one of two ways. Comments can be sent...
Food Bank Hours Beginning this week, Jan. 22, the Williamsburg Food Bank will be open on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The backpack program will be open until 4 p.m. Please remember the food bank is drive-through only....
One more week of healthy eating and then our resolutions are over, right? That typically is how it is usually is – well for this writer at least. This week I am tackling healthy breakfasts. For me, breakfast is my favorite meal and unfortunately for my sister, Julie, we typically have breakfast two to three times a month. Here are two recipes that are sure to spice up my favorite meal of the day: Breakfast Quesadillas Ingredients: 2 eggs beaten Salt and pepper, to taste 2 flour tortilla shells 2 slices bacon, crumbled 1/2 cup Mexican blend c...
Disrupted last year by the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual sale of tree and shrub seedlings from the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery will return in 2021 stronger than ever. Seedlings that would have been dug up and shipped out last spring were left to grow another year after the 2020’s seedling sale was canceled. In some cases, that means the nursery will be offering larger, more-resilient seedlings in this year’s sale with a wide variety of seedlings available – 20 species in all. The 2021 seedling order form is available online....
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking applicants for a new grant program that will provide financial assistance to marine fisheries participants negatively affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Pennsylvania CARES Fisheries Relief Grant Program is made possible by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law 116-136). Section 12005 of the CARES Act directed the U.S. Department of Commerce to provide financial assistance to commercial and charter fishery...
