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In partnership with Blair County Emergency Management Association (EMA), AMED Ambulance Company, and Hollidaysburg Ambulance Company, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center will facilitate a clinic to vaccinate nearly 1,000 individuals in Phase lA per the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines on Friday, Feb. 12, at East Freedom Fire Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Phase lA includes individuals who are most at-risk of illness, including health care workers and Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, and those age 16-64 with high-risk conditions.... Full story
Parents of Northern Bedford School District students received a call Monday afternoon informing them that police have identified a person of interest in Monday mornings bomb threat. The threat, made through Safe2Say, said a bomb was to be placed in a bathroom at Northern Bedford High School. Superintendent Todd Beatty said state police and school administrators inspected the bathrooms and searched bags before students were let into the school. Police obtained a search warrant to identify the ISP address of the person who made the... Full story
An anonymous tip that a bomb was to be placed in the bathroom of the Northern Bedford High School delayed the start of school Monday morning, Feb. 8, while authorities secured the building. According to district Superintendent Todd Beatty, a tip through Safe2Say alerted officials of the threat. Parents were alerted via email and automated telephone calls at approximately 7:45 a.m. Beatty said state police and school administrators inspected the bathrooms in question prior to student arrival and searched bags and limited access to the building... Full story
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) has released its preliminary report and recommendations outlining county priorities for further Election Code reforms, and strongly urged the General Assembly and administration to work together closely with counties to create positive, effective election policy. “Despite the challenges of 2020 – including implementation of Act 77 and administering elections in the middle of a global pandemic – counties continued to uphold their responsibility to deliver fair, secure and succe...
Reading this book not only reveals helpful advice to parents of all types, but also helps the reader set their worries aside. "The Power of Showing Up" tells us don't worry about messing up: Be Present. As a parent, ever wonder "How can I make sure my kids are ready for the world? How can I do a good job as a parent?" According to authors Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, PH.D. the answer is simple: "Show up for your kids." In the remaining pages, they explain what they mean by that...
The Value Added Producer Grant program, one of the few U.S. Department of Agriculture grant programs available directly to farmers and ranchers, is now open. The grants help farmers and ranchers offset costs of developing or expanding their added-value products. USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for the Value Added program, which offers two types of grants, through March 22. Planning grants of up to $75,000 help pay for feasibility studies and business plans that support future financing and business development. Working Capital...
WISE Women of Blair County has announced that it is 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 26, 2021. The completed applications must be received by email or U.S. Postal Service mail to WISE Women at PO Box 134, Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648 or via email to info@wisewomenofblaircounty.org. Scholarships are available to Blair County resident females 21 years of age or older who have overcome adversity or...
Herald of Jan. 30, 1896 A large boiler in the “little mill” of the Hollidaysburg Iron & Nail Co. exploded, killing three workmen and injuring 17, some seriously. There were about 60 men in the building at work at the pudding furnace, rolls, etc., when the huge boiler shot about 200 feet into the air about 7:20 a.m. The mill at the intersection of Juniata Street with the railroad was a frame structure 1-1/2 stories high. Most of the dead and injured were hit by falling metal and timber. Henry C. Nicodemus, one of the most widely known cit...
Herald of Feb. 4, 1971 Members of Martinsburg Borough Council agreed Monday night to give up the fight for a change of location for the new post office. The Borough of Martinsburg has been notified that it may be sued for damages caused when a loose manhole cover tilted under a vehicle and caused it to wreck last September on South Market Street. Stockholders of the Morrison Cove Industrial Development Corporation heard a report on plans for modernizing transportation in Blair County which may involve a complete relocation of the mountain...
Herald of Feb. 4, 1921 The Woodbury correspondent reported that a vote would be held on Feb. 19 as to whether the borough and township should have a consolidated school and whether to erect a new school building. Former teachers and pupils were invited by Sue McKerihan, teacher, to a basket dinner and community day program Feb. 11 at the Middletown School. Homer Cameron and his brother-in-law, M.E. Stiffler of Cherry Tree, attended the 21st anniversary of the Williamsport Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons. The Hicks Orchestra of Altoona, of...
Herald of Feb. 1, 1996 Cleanup continued in the low-lying areas of the Cove that were hard hit by the flood of Jan. 19. Many families were back in their homes after being forced out by the high water and mud that remained after the water receded. Furnace repairmen and electricians were working long hours to restore heat and repair appliances damaged by the flood. Most families and businesses were still trying to assess their damage, not knowing whether the high water would cause permanent damage to floors and walls once they dry out....
Herald of Jan. 31, 1946 The 13-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Pearson of Williamsburg RD, William Harvey, was burned fatally Saturday evening, Jan. 26, when gas from a coal stove exploded. The father was critically burned in the explosion. Mrs. Pearson pulled her husband and baby from the flaming home then flagged a passing motorist who took the fire victims to a physician. The house was destroyed by the fire and only a few articles of furniture were saved. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brumbaugh of the Philadelphia area, former residents of the Co...
Herald of Feb. 4, 2011 Karen Wyland, who has transformed Mamie’s Cafe & Bakery into one of the area’s top gathering scenes for food and fellowship, was recognized by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce with the Small Business Person of the Year award. A crowd of more than 50 braved the snow and hazardous driving conditions Wednesday, Jan. 26 to learn more about the Cove Area Regional Digester (CARD) or to voice concerns about the project that has been in the making for more than 10 years. With storms dropping unpredictable forms of pre...
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 him or his attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment to him without delay. In the matter of the estate of Grace E. Hall, a/k/a Grace Ellen Hall, late of Martinsburg Borough, Blair County, Pennsylvania. Executor Barry R. Hall 127 Woodling Road Martinsburg, PA 16662 Attorney for Estate Jessica L. Fisher, Esq.... Full story
BEACH – Audrey E., 90, Martinsburg HEETER – Betty Jane “Granny,” 86, rural Martinsburg LIEBAL – Richard J. Sr., 75, Williamsburg LYNN – Donald G., 85, resident at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg LYNN – Marian J., 90, resident at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg MCCLAIN – Richard S. “Gus,” 96, Williamsburg MOUNTAIN – Joanne L., 86, Hollidaysburg WAYNE – Gladys Mae, 87, resident at Homewood at Martinsburg...
Audrey E. Beach, 90, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 30, 2021, at her daughter’s home in rural Martinsburg. She was born Aug. 6, 1930, in Henrietta, daughter of the late Howard J. and Edna G. (Hinish) Beach. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Greenleaf (Larry) of rural Martinsburg; three grandchildren: Brandon Greenleaf (Andrea) of Altoona and Andrea Moses (Caleb) and Erica Frederick (Paul), both of Martinsburg; seven great-grandchildren: Colson Greenleaf, Cooper Greenleaf, Jonah Greenleaf, Addison Moses, Grace Moses, Bry...
Betty Jane "Granny" Heeter, 86, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2021, at UPMC Bedford Memorial. She was born Jan. 31, 1934, in Huntingdon, daughter of the late John Luther and Edolene Mae (Wilt) Rutherford. On May 2, 1959, she married Rex E. Heeter at the Altoona First Church of the Brethren. He preceded her in death June 24, 2014. Surviving are a daughter, Carol B. McCreary (Kevin) of Windber; four sons: Dwight E. Heeter and Terry Lee Heeter, both of Fredericksburg...
Richard J. Liebal Sr., 75, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born Aug. 29, 1945, in Williamsburg, son of the late Charles J. and Helen Elsie (Domitrovich) Liebal. On July 29, 1967, he married Susan A. Bussard in Williamsburg. He is survived by his wife of 53 years; a daughter, Lori J. Merritts (Michael) of Williamsburg; two sons: Richard J. Liebal Jr. (Christine) of Roaring Spring and Charles A. Liebal (Jill) of H...
Donald G. Lynn, 85, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Canoe Creek, passed peacefully late Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Oct. 4, 1935, and raised on a farm on Piney Creek, Williamsburg. He was the son of the late John S. and Della P. (Banks) Lynn. He married Marian J. Gorsuch April 14, 1956, in Altoona. Marian passed away four hours after Don, while staying in the same room at UPMC Altoona. They were by each other's side for 64 years,...
Marian J. Lynn, 90, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Canoe Creek, passed peacefully Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. She was born April 19, 1930, in Altoona, daughter of the late George D. and Laura Maude (Bradley) Gorsuch. She married Donald G. Lynn April 14, 1956, in Altoona. Don preceded her in death by four hours, while staying in the same room at UPMC Altoona. They were by each other's side till the very end. She is survived by three...
Richard S. "Gus" McClain, 96, of Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born March 24, 1924, in Williamsburg, son of the late William A. and Verna (Wagner) McClain. On Jan. 29, 1949, he married Alberta J. Criswell at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. She preceded him in death on Nov. 29, 2018, after 69 years of marriage. Surviving are two sisters-in-law: Virginia Weller and N. JoAnn Whalen; and several nieces and...
Joanne L. Mountain, 86, of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Jan. 29, 2021, at The Allegheny Lutheran Home. She was born May 20, 1934, in Philipsburg, the daughter of the late William and Francelia (Wagner) Alexander. She married G. Richard Mountain Aug. 27, 1956. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 2017. They celebrated 61 years of marriage. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Ann Myers and husband Brian of Altoona; a sister, Jeanne Black of Roaring Spring; four special nieces; and a grand doggy, Margie, and a grand kitty, M...
Gladys Mae Wayne, 87, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. She was born May 3, 1933, at home in Curryville, daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (Hoover) Kagarise. She was twice married, first to Ralph Worthing who preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Sidney M. Wayne, of Homewood, with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage; three children: Perry L. Worthing (Lynne) of El...
Adults play a significant role in their own health care. Adults focused on getting fit may visit various fitness facilities before signing up for a membership, and individuals who want to improve their diets may spend countless hours poring over healthy recipes and the latest trends in nutrition. Such research pays dividends, and the same commitment can be applied to choosing the right health care services. Adults who are enrolled in employer-sponsored health insurance plans may feel as though their options are limited in regard to their...
Prescription eyeglasses help billions of people across the world improve their vision. In fact, when a person's vision starts to weaken, a new eyeglass prescription is often the solution. However, prescription eyeglasses cannot correct every issue, including low vision. The National Eye Institute defines low vision as a vision problem that makes it hard for people to perform everyday activities. People with low vision may not see well enough to read, drive, recognize people's faces, distinguish...
The Central High School boys' basketball team hosted Hollidaysburg on Jan. 25. The Tigers, playing their first game of the season, fell behind 14-0 and dropped a 69-42 decision to the Dragons. Central led 17-3 after one quarter and 30-18 at halftime. The Dragons won the second-half scoring 39-24. "I really liked the balanced scoring we got from many of our players," Central coach Paul Frederick said. "Four guys had 10 or more points which is great to see. We got a huge spark from Hunter Smith...
After 19 practices, the Williamsburg High School boys’ basketball team made its season debut Jan. 26. Hosting Juniata Valley, the Blue Pirates poured in 89 points, rolling to an 89-40 victory. WHS stormed out to a 31-11 lead after one quarter and extended it to 53-25 at the break. The Blue Prates had a 36-15 advantage in the second half. “After having 19 practices it was great to have the guys compete in their first game,” Williamsburg coach Brock Anders said. “We had solid contributions from 10 players and for our first game the defense...
A rough first quarter against West Branch on Jan. 29 led to Claysburg-Kimmel suffering its third defeat in as many games in boys’ varsity basketball action. The Bulldogs fell behind 28-8 after the first eight minutes and were never able to catch up during their 76-56 setback. C-K pulled to within 43-30 at halftime, but the visitors went on a 19-10 third-quarter run. “We didn’t practice all week because of a COVID-19 shutdown, but after we shook off the cobwebs we started to play well,” C-K coach Mike Harris said. “Unfortunately, we were down...
The Central High School wrestling team suffered a 50-18 defeat at Penns Valley on Jan. 26. Dragon junior Jaxon Matthews won by injury default at 120 pounds. Seniors Ian Crouch and Tanner Hall won by decision at 126 and 189, respectively. Senior Ben Detwiler won by forfeit at 215 pounds. Penns Valley took advantage of four Central forfeits. PV earned three falls, one technical fall and one decision. • Bald Eagle Area 64, Central 9: Visiting Bald Eagle Area took advantage of six forefeits and recorded four falls during a 64-9 win against Cen...
Berlin-Brothersvalley came to Northern Bedford as one of the favorites to win a Class 1A state title basketball. Although the game Panthers hung with the highly touted Mountaineers for nearly a half, in the end the size, speed and skill of the Mounties prevailed in an 82-50 final. NB hung tough early trailing 20-14 after one period. A Berlin run in the final minute of the first half opened things up as the Panthers trailed 44-27 at the half. Hayden Foor had 21 points and Caleb Diehl added 10. ...
The Williamsburg High School girls’ basketball team knocked off Juniata Valley for the first time in 10 years Jan. 25, winning 58-48. Down 24-23 at halftime, the Lady Pirates outscored Juniata Valley 35-24 in the second half. “To say the least, I am extremely proud of my team,” Williamsburg coach Amy Hileman said. “It has been 10 years since Williamsburg girls have been able to beat Juniata Valley. “From the start of the game we were ready to play and continued that play until the final buzzer. The second half we were able to pull away outscori...
The Claysburg-Kimmel High School girls’ basketball team improved to 3-0 with a 73-42 win at Meyersdale on Jan. 29. C-K led 18-11 after one quarter and stretched the lead to 39-20 at halftime. The Lady Bulldogs won the second-half scoring 34-22, including 17-8 in the final eight minutes. Three players scored in double figures for C-K, led by junior Rebekah Claar’s game-high 21, including three 3-pointers. Senior Kalei Carson (four 3-pointers) and junior Bailey Garver added 18 and 16 points, respectively. • Portage 48, C-K 44: In a battle...
The Central High School girls’ basketball team slipped to 0-3 following a 59-31 home loss to Bedford on Jan. 26. Bedford (3-0) turned a 13-10 lead after one quarter into a 30-27 advantage at halftime. Bedford outscored the Lady Dragons in the second half 29-14. Junior Leah Johnston led Central with 11 points, including two 3-pointers. Junior Katheryn Longenecker contributed eight points, including two 3-pointers. • Central 49, Bald Eagle Area 48: Host Central earned its first win of the season Jan. 30, rallying past Bald Eagle Area 49-48...
Northern Bedford fell 55-29 to host Tussey Mountain in varsity girls’ basketball Jan. 28. The Panthers battled early and held a 9-9 tie late in the first quarter before the Titans went on a 9-0 spree to close the quarter. “We did some things well at times and were competitive against a very good team,” NB coach Jon Ewart. Emily Heck and Mariah Hall each had five points to pace the Panthers, who struggled offensively. “We continue to struggle offensively," Ewart said. The Panthers are 0-3 overall....
The Northern Bedford High School wrestling team suffered a 27-24 setback at Juniata Valley on Jan. 26. Back-to-back pins by sophomore Drew Childers (138 pounds) and senior Tristin Pepple (145) gave the Panthers a 12-0 lead. Juniata Valley went ahead 27-12 behind three forfeits, one fall and one decision. Forfeits awarded to NB juniors Dillian Walker (120) and Reyan Imler (126) capped the scoring. There were no matches at 172, 106, 113 and 132 pounds. • West Branch 47, NB 9: Visiting West Branch took advantage of five forfeits and earned two...
Dear January, Snowflakes made little tic-tic sounds as they glanced off my windbreaker jacket and my boots swished in the accumulating powdery whiteness, as I walked in the darkness of your last day. Quickly, before you handed the reins over to February, you gave us softly-falling snow. Although most of your days were mild, in your last week, a strong wind roared in from the north and cooled us down. Water on ponds froze, to the delight of fleet-footed youngsters, but not all the youth were...
Claysburg-Kimmel's Future Business Leaders of America chapter and school resource officer Brittany Diehl recently teamed up to create awareness for the nationwide problem of human trafficking. January was National Human Trafficking Month and members took part in the Red Sand Project in which FBLA members filled the cracks in the sidewalk in front of Claysburg-Kimmel High School with red sand. The hope was that students would see the red sand and begin asking questions, opening up a dialog about...
There is a new program to help those who have farmland to lease or sell and are looking for someone to keep land in agricultural production. The program can also help those looking for land to start or expand a farm operation. The Pennsylvania Farm Link (PFL), a non-profit organization dedicated to "linking farmers to the future" is running a special on database listings through April 1. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2017 Ag Census, 7.2 million acres in Pennsyl...
Correct Name of Nason Aux. Pres. Misinformation sent to the Morrisons Cove Herald incorrectly listed the first name of Judy Reffner, president of the Nason Auxiliary, in the Jan. 14 edition of the Herald that featured Palmer Skye Smouse as the first baby of 2021 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. Correct Book Store Hours The Read to Feed Book Store, located in the Woodbury Area Community Center, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday in February. The hours were incorrect in the Jan. 28 edition of the Morrisons Cove...
"Then the Lord said to him, 'What is that in your hand?' 'A staff,' he replied. The Lord said, 'Throw it on the ground.' Moses threw it on the ground and it became a snake, and he ran from it." ~Exodus 4:2-3, NIV Once upon a time, in 2013, I had just returned home with a sleeping baby. As I carried her through the house and up to her crib, I noticed something odd out of the corner of my eye. However, the mission at hand was to get the baby into her bed for a nice long nap, so without looking, I...
When Penn State-Altoona announced last year that it was establishing a new sports Hall of Fame, it piqued my interest. I became inspired to nominate Frank Moore of Martinsburg as a founding member of the Hall when it was specified that the nominees could extend back to the 1930s, when the Ivyside campus was called the Altoona Undergraduate Center (AUC). Frank Logan "Junie" Moore was my basketball and baseball coach at Morrison Cove High School in 1951-52. He came to the school with a reputation...
Harlan and Rosene N. (Zimmerman) Huber of Schellsburg are the parents of a son, Carston Lester, who was born at 10:37 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. The infant weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth. Carston has one brother, Daxton Wade, 2. Maternal grandparents are Lorraine Zimmerman of Woodbury and the late Aden Zimmerman. Paternal grandparents are Lester and Janet Huber of Myerstown. Maternal great-grandparents are Aaron and Edna Zimmerman of New...
Crews were able to stay ahead of Sunday's snowfall, keeping roads clear like State Route 164 leading into Martinsburg Monday morning. The National Weather Service had issued a winter storm warning on Saturday for the area from the time frame of Sunday morning into early Tuesday morning. Snow began to fall Sunday morning and continued into Tuesday morning, dumping approximately 9 inches in the area....
– WEEKLY UPDATE –As of 2/2/2021 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,965 / 121 / 252.7 Blair: 8,212 / 256 / 210.1 Cambria: 8,313 / 364 / 279.6 Centre: 10,479 / 193 / 118.9 Clearfield: 4,404 / 100 / 126.2 Fulton: 599 / 13 / 89.5 Huntingdon: 3,264/ 115 / 254.7 Somerset: 4,783 / 176 / 239.6 *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. 26 – Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,641 / 117 / 244.3 Blair: 8,02...
Bill Grubb clears the snow from the front of his home along Allegheny Street in Martinsburg late Monday morning protected from the elements with a plastic shield mounted to his snowblower. The storm that began Sunday morning and concluded early Tuesday morning dumped approximately 9 inches in the area....
A fascination with celebrity along with an appreciation for local history has led to an Altoona man to publishing his first book. "They Came from Blair County," authored by Blair County resident Eric Shields, profiles 31 Blair County natives who have achieved various levels of fame. From film star Janet Blair and gossip columnists Hedda Hopper of Hollywood's golden age, to MMA fighter Charlie Brenneman and model Typhani Russo, Shields covers the spectrum of accomplishments from people who got...
When Blair County District Attorney Rich Consiglio retired last April, First Assistant District Attorney Pete Weeks was named to replace him. Last Week, Weeks announced his intention to seek the office in his own right. Weeks, 41, is a 2005 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He has been with the District Attorney's office since 2007, becoming a first assistant in 2018. Weeks announced his candidacy on Jan. 26 at the U.S. Hotel and Tavern in Hollidaysburg and because of...
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Jan. 28 that stifling employee earnings to increase profits “is simply not good business.” Wolf’s comments came during a 40-minute news conference previewing his budget priorities. The governor said he wanted the Pa. Legislature to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $12 immediately, with a 50-cent increase each year until the state reaches $15 in 2026. The last time Pennsylvania raised its minimum wage was in 2009, after the federal government mandated it. One million workers would see an instant raise under...
The Spring Cove School District has begun online registration for kindergarten classes for the 2021-22 school year. To be eligible to enter the kindergarten program, a child must be 5 or become 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2021. To complete the online registration, parents are asked to visit the following website – www.springcovesd.org/Registration/. Under Quick Links, click on the 2021-22 new student enrollment link. There parents will be asked to create a PowerSchool Enrollment Account (if there is not an existing account). Parents w...
A Martinsburg woman who was charged last year with having a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student while employed by the Spring Cove School District is now facing new, unrelated charges. Casey L. Naylor, 33, is facing misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of children by a parent or guardian, corruption of minors and furnishing liquor to minors after police said she provided alcohol and tobacco products to her underage son and a friend. On Jan. 13, Naylor was questioned by North Woodbury Township police and allegedly admitted...
