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Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) released the following statement announcing his intention to seek re-election in the 13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania: “In light of the decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, I am announcing that I will run for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s newly-drawn 13th Congressional District, which includes my home of Blair County and nearly 75% of my current constituents in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District. “While our district lines may have changed...
An East Freedom man is facing drug related charges after a traffic stop turned up suspected methamphetamine. According to charges filed by Freedom Township police, on March 11, an officer pulled over a vehicle driven by Corey R. Deffibaugh, 36. Police said the reason for the traffic stop was because they were aware that Deffibaugh’s license was under suspension. Police said Deffibaugh also had an active warrant out of Bedford County. Police said Deffibaugh became agitated and “verbally aggressive” during questioning and based on past incid...
This is a photo of the village of Blair Four near Mt. Etna in Catherine Township, near Williamsburg. It was a company town created by the Blair Limestone Company to support Blair Limestone Quarries #4 and #5 located across the river (also in the photo). The town and quarry were located along the Juniata River adjacent to the PRR. At one point Blair R. Bice was postmaster and storekeeper in the village. The quarry operation was shut down in the early 1930s when Blair Limestone moved their...
Bus driver Brian Figard was recently recognized by Maxwell Transit for 25 years of service. Over past 25 years, Figard drove in Northern Bedford School District for one year and has driven in Spring Cove School District for the other 24 years. Maxwell Transit CEO Charles Maxwell presented Figard with a plaque to commemorate the company's "grateful recognition" for Figard's 25 years of bus driving. Upon receiving the award, Figard was "in shock and awe." "I told them, 'I'm speechless. I'll keep...
John and Kay Hall begin tending the yard area outside their Brumbaugh Road home Monday morning. Despite a few nice days in the Cove with higher temperatures in the 60s, this chilly Monday had lower temperatures in the 40s and 50s....
When Austin Berkhimer started Cross Cove Metal Works, he was using it as a "go-between for what God had for me next." Berkhimer didn't realize at the time that his business – both the profits and the flexibility – would set up his next step perfectly. Berkhimer spends half of the year in the Cove completing metal working orders and attending trade, craft and vendor shows. The other six months, Berkhimer travels to Barbuda for mission work. Starting off In high school, Berkhimer took Tom Rit...
The Roaring Spring Community Library has shown that it is more than just a place to borrow books. Under the leadership of Michelle McIntyre, the library has expanded into a community engagement center, offering services from free winter clothing and hygiene products to referring those in need to the places they can go for help. The library's newest offering to the community is what McIntyre calls the "Pop up Pantry." Located inside the library, the pantry provides food to those who need it with...
Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker started the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors of Spring Cove School District by bringing positive news, saying, “With the total number of COVID cases in Blair County declining by 43.48 percent in the last seven days, Blair County has now dropped to Moderate Level of Community Transmission. Hopefully, this trend will continue, and we will soon achieve low transmission. In Spring Cove School District, no COVID cases have been reported in the last month.” She also stated that the outstanding con...
When fire crews are called out, they announce they are coming with a screaming siren and bright flashing lights. For a lot of us, the sight and sound of a fire engine brings a sense of hopefulness that firefighters are on their way to save lives. But for those on the autism spectrum, particularly children, the noise and lights of a fire engine can be overwhelming and instill fear and confusion. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fastest grow...
