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A paraprofessional formerly employed by the Spring Cove School District and assigned to Central High School as an aide, is facing felony charges of institutional sexual assault. Casey Lee Naylor, 32, of North Woodbury Township, has resigned from her position with the Spring Cove School District. Her resignation was accepted at the Feb. 18 school board meeting. Naylor’s last day of work was Thursday, Feb. 13. According to a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) criminal complaint, on Feb. 14, 2020, Spring Cove School District Resource Officer Rick B...
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Feb. 19 announced that Pennsylvania milk processors could seize an opportunity to rebrand whole milk, thanks to flexibility in federal milk labeling requirements. At the request of the industry, the Bureau of Food Safety issued a guidance memo clarifying Food and Drug Administration requirements and highlighting the opportunity to label Whole Milk as 3.25 percent fat. “We’re living in a society where people want to know where their food comes from and what’s in it,” said Agriculture Secretary Redding. “T...
Landowners who post their properties now have the option of using purple paint rather than signs to alert others that lands are private and trespassing isn’t permitted. House Bill 1772, which was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in November, took effect this week. The bill adds language to the section of state law dealing with criminal trespass. Under the law, a person is considered a “defiant trespasser” – which carries enhanced penalties – if he or she enters or remains in any place where notice against trespassing is given by actual co...
A new law will require insurance companies to cover medications and treatments prescribed to patients facing Stage IV metastatic cancer, according to state Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), who sponsored a companion bill in the Senate. In current practice, insurance companies may limit coverage for prescriptions or require patients to try other insurance-mandated treatments before covering advanced treatments prescribed by a doctor. Act 6 of 2020, which was signed into law the week of Feb. 17, 2020, will prohibit insurance companies from excluding or...
Pack 57 held its Blue & Gold Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring. Four Scouts earned the highest rank in Cub Scouts and crossed over to Troop 57. Shown are (from left): Corbin Mobley, Jacob Heuston, Harrison Balantac and Kyle Gach....
Elementary Principal Jennifer Metzler told the Williamsburg Community School Board during the regular meeting Tuesday, Feb 18, all about activities that the elementary school has held over the last month. Metzler said that the 100th day of school was celebrated on Feb. 4 with activities commemorating the day. The cafeteria staff has been busy hosting lunches with parents and grandparents. The elementary will be participating in Read Across America on March 2. Kindergarten registration will be...
Two waivers, including an easement, were granted to Cove Forge Behavioral Health’s facility at 202 Cove Forge Road during the regular meeting of the Woodbury Township supervisors on Thursday, Feb. 7. Woodbury Township Supervisor Ed Clark made a motion to grant the waivers with Supervisor Craig Hamilton seconding, and the motion passed. An extension of Cove Forge’s upcoming project submission was also granted until the March 5 township meeting with Supervisor Clark making the motion and Supervisor Hamilton seconding. The motion passed. A res...
A septic problem in Catharine Township is flooding a pond and spreading on the ground. The township supervisors during the regular meeting on Feb. 20 said that the owners of the property have been warned and a letter was sent to Sewage Enforcement Officer Luke Helsel. There was no further discussion on topic during the meeting. Blair County Planning Commission representative David McFarland sent the township information about the supervisors putting in place a hazard mitigation plan that deals with flood, wildfire, oil spills and related...
Darien Wombacher, of Williamsburg, recently received a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Md., during its 155th commencement ceremonies. FSU President Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk conferred nearly 325 undergraduate and graduate degrees at the December commencement....
The Woodland Owners of the Southern Alleghenies (WOSA) has announced its 23rd Annual Forestry and Wildlife Conference, “Managing Forests and Wildlife.” The conference will be held at the American Legion from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, in Bedford, Pa. Conference reservation and payment must be mailed by March 6 to reserve lunch and can be found on the website at www.theWOSA.org. Call Laura Jackson at (814) 652-9268 or Dave Scamardella at (717) 485-3148 for more information, or for a copy of the reservation form. The...
Motor Vehicle Accident Pennsylvania State Police, Hollidaysburg, reported that at 8:27 p.m. Jan. 9, Joshua M. Kifer, 27, of Williamsburg, was involved in a one-car crash on Route 866/Piney Creek Road in Woodbury Township. Kifer was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado. He was transported by AMED to UPMC Altoona with suspected serious injury. Kifer was cited for careless driving. The driver was wearing a seatbelt. Motor Vehicle Accident Pennsylvania State Police, Hollidaysburg, reported that at 9:09 a.m. Feb. 7, Robert D. Montgomery, 38, of...
