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Morrisons Cove 1st Federal Credit Union has been loyal supporters of the community and its members since it was founded. Lynnette Hamm CEO said the Morrisons Cove 1st FCU started out as D.M. Bare Paper Co. Federal Credit Union in 1954. It was established and chartered by the late Vance D. Myers along with six other credit union charter members to aid the employees of the D.M. Bare Paper Co., which would be later known as Appleton Papers, Inc. “A group of men at the paper mill decided to start a...
As the 2023-24 Martinsburg Community Fund drive comes to a close, we are thankful for the generous donations of the Martinsburg area organizations, residents, businesses, and churches that donated to the fund. The 2023-24 Martinsburg Community Fund goal of $45,000 has been met and exceeded. The total funds donated these five months is $50,742. We achieved our goal, just this month, with a huge donation of $8,000 from the Clover Creek Church of the Brethren. Once again, we are grateful that we...
A local school production showed that talent can come from any walk of life, no matter age or region. Northern Bedford County High School put on Matilda as the 2024 musical, featuring over 50 students and many special effects to big crowds every night. The show ran from Thursday, March 14 through Sunday, March 17, with the final date being an afternoon performance. This was so that more people had the opportunity to come and watch. The students made the stage come alive using the original West End script and music. To keep things moving, a...
Penn State Altoona will host a community viewing event for the total solar eclipse that will take place on Monday, April 8. As the moon passes in front of the sun, it will cast a shadow over Earth’s surface, and Pennsylvania is in the direct path of this celestial event. Viewers are invited to gather outside of the Slep Student Center beginning at 1:30 p.m. Eclipse glasses will be available to the first 300 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The eclipse is expected to begin around 2 p.m., with totality between 3:12 and 3:27 p.m. T...
Ryan L. Hinton, 53, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday morning, March 23, 2024, at UPMC Altoona, following a three and a half year, battle with cancer. He was born April 12, 1970, in Roaring Spring, the youngest son of Kenneth H. Hinton and Ruth E. (Rhodes) Hinton Hoover. He is survived by six siblings: Nancy Levitsky (Steve) of State College, David Hinton (Deborah) of Lima, NY, Joseph Hinton (Sherry) of Roaring Spring, Jeffrey Hinton (Sharon) of Roaring Spring, Betsy Villalobos of Shrewsbury...
Mary Alyce Eshelman, 76, of Roanoke, Va. went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 2, 2024. She is survived by her husband Donald E. Eshelman; son David Eshelman; daughter Bethanna Rakes (Sam); grandchildren Leah Eshelman and Jeremiah Thompson; brother Paul Merkle and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Hope Bible Church 5512 Hollins Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019 or to the Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Shoe Box PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 2...
Helen M. (Metzler) Shaffer, 98 of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Monday, March 18, 2024, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Nursing Center in Gettysburg. She was born Oct. 18, 1925, in Martinsburg, on the family dairy farm, the daughter of the late Clarence B. & Margaret L. (Honsaker) Metzler. Her husband, Richard E. “Dick” Shaffer, with whom she shared 74 years of a loving and God centered marriage died in 2021. Helen was a very active member of the Bethel Mennonite Chu...
Luther Meade Jr., 88, resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, formerly of Wyoming County, WV, passed away Sunday morning, March 24, 2024, at The Village. He was born July 24, 1935, in Lackey, KY, son of the late Luther Sr. and Ella (Cline) Meade. On March 15, 1960, he married Gladys Mae Harrison, and she preceded him in death May 6, 1979. He is survived by two daughters: Pamela J. Roub of Imler and Melissa E. Acker (Robert) of East Freedom; two sons: Jeffrey N. Meade (Julia) of...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Gary Heuston of State College. He was a man whose life was a tapestry of service, brilliance and passion. Gary passed away Jan. 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by many. He is survived by his sister, Gail England Tralies and husband, Philip Tralies of Palmetto Bluff, SC.; his favorite nephews and their wives, Christopher and Leah England, Jordan and Anne England and Matt England; and special aunt, Mrs. S...
Colton Ridge Rogers, newborn son of Amie L. Showalter and Josh D. Rogers went home to be safe in the arms of Jesus Friday morning, March 15, 2024, at Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh. Surviving are his mommy and daddy who wanted to give him the world but he got heaven instead; grandparents: Leslie Showalter (Thomas Weyandt) and Bill Showalter; great-grandparents: Cliff and Deb Dick and Jodie McClure (Mike); great-great grandparents: Janet Dick, Daryl and Judy Cole and Sue Showalter; and many au...
Homewood Residents Learn About Cove History To the Editor: Homewood at Martinsburg’s Library Committee hosted a “Meet the Author” event on Tuesday, March 19, featuring Martinsburg’s own author Randy K. Stoltz. Randy is the author of “Civil War and the Hearts of Morrisons Cove,” a book that delves into the stories of veterans from the Cove and their contributions to the war. During the event, Randy showcased memorabilia from the Cove, including a booklet on the dedication of the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in 1934. He also shared insights in...
If you check the Herald’s website regularly, you might have noticed a problem recently. For technical reasons that are still not clear, we were not able to upload the content of the March 21, 2024, edition of the Herald to the website. Please accept our apologies. We’re still not sure what happened but we have managed to (at least temporarily) regain access to the site. We will be uploading the contents of the March 21 edition and this week’s edition as soon as we can – probably by Thursday of this week (March 28). Not being able to upload...
Herald of March 30, 1899 Fruit Growers in the Cove reported that they expected an excellent apple crop because the cold weather of late winter had kept the sap from rising too early. Blair Hershberger and Harry Jamison of Loysburg were planning to go to North Dakota to seek employement. Rev. John J. Holsinger was boiling maple syrup at Bakers Summit. Curryville was reported to be furnishing more milk to Altoona than any other place. D.Z. Pote of Bakers Summit, a respected citizen, retired to bed in good health and arose the next morning to...
Herald of March 28, 1974 The high cost of building materials and high mortgage rates were believed to have led to the drop in new construction in the area. However, area builders and bankers agreed that the decline being seen locally was not as drastic as that in other areas. The Central High School FFA group won first place in the Blair County Parliamentary Procedure Contest. Central’s Gerald Smith took first place and Kenneth Cherry took third place in the FFA’s public speaking contest. Central High School senior Sally Creps was selected to...
Herald of March 28, 1924 The Fairview Cemetery Association arranged for owners to endow their lots for future upkeep with the purchase of tax free bonds. Only the interest would be used for grave upkeep, especially on plots of friends who no longer had caretakers. Urging the bond purchase, Secretary D.R. Earlenbaugh felt that “whatever we do for the dead, we do for ourselves, and Fairview would remain a worthy monument to Martinsburg and vicinity. Two newly appointed Woodbury pastors delivered their first Sunday sermons: Rev. D.I. Pepple at t...
Herald of April 1, 1999 The Northern Bedford School Board named William E. Wade of State College as district superintendent. Wade would succeed Dr. David Smith on July 1. In what was probably a first among police departments in the local area, the Freedom Township Police Department established a Web page on the Internet. It included information on the history of the department and photos of the department’s officers, car and badge. Users could access security tips on credit cards, homes, and travel. Hillcrest Pharmacy on Nason Drive, Roaring S...
Herald of March 31, 1949 Scheduled passenger service by All-American Airlines began Monday morning, March 28. Boarding the first plane to Philadelphia were Claude A. Hershberger, Leonard Stoudnour and Herbert Hoover of Martinsburg, Lester Williams, William Klevan, Dr. and Mrs. K.B. England and Lauer of Roaring Spring, and Edgar C. Magill of Duncansville, airport commissioner. Jesse Hoover of North Woodbury Township took the first plane to Harrisburg, Boarding the first westbound plane to Pittsburgh were Mrs. Blair M. Bice of Martinsburg and...
Herald of March 27, 2014 A fire early Monday morning, March 24, at the HH Brown Work & Outdoor Group facility in Martinsburg, did not appear to be suspicious, officials said. Two Northern Bedford seniors have qualified for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All State Festival and their parents couldn’t be more proud. Clay Wegrzynowicz, son of NB choral director Beth Hull, and Caleb Berry, son of NB band director Jerry Berry, will represent the district at the state level from March 26 to March 29 in Hershey. Caleb will play t...
Laney Prough and her peers grew up idolizing players like her mother. The former Mandi Holland was a player on the Williamsburg High School 1997 PIAA championship girls' basketball team. Now, after a second run to the state semifinals in three years, Prough is finding out what it's like living in her mom's shoes. "I'm a student aide with a first-grade class," Prough said. "My dad (Travis) was talking to some of the girls. He made the comment that one of them said I was the reason the team went...
John Bush was raised in Martinsburg and graduated from Central High in 1961. He spent most of his adult life in the Pacific Northwest. He has many memories as a boy in the 1950s that give some insight to the people and culture of Martinsburg in the 1950s. John likes to tell stories and over the years he has repeated the stories of his youth many times. His belief is that those years in Martinsburg influenced him all of his life. Some of the stories are historical in nature, some are colorful,...
“Helen, it’s time to get up,” said Ted, her dad. “We should eat our breakfast and then get out to the creek. I think I know a good spot for us to fish.” Ten-year-old Helen was excited. This was going to be her first trout-fishing experience. Ted had taken her fishing in ponds for sunfish, and she knew how to operate her small spincast fishing outfit. In addition, he had bought her a voluntary youth fishing license, and he had placed his own required license and trout stamp in a license holder. Making sure they had packed all their gear in the b...
Thursday, March 28 (Maundy Thursday) Trinity United Methodist Church, service at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 (Good Friday) St. John’s Reformed Church of Loysburg, special Good Friday service at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Public is invited to this solemn gathering. St. John’s United Church of Christ, East Julian Street, Martinsburg, church will be open from noon until 3 p.m. for self-guided worship focusing on the words spoken from the cross by Jesus Christ. Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring, service, 7 p.m. Curryville Church of the Bre...
John 1:43-51 As a child, I often called out “Come and See!” to my parents. Something would catch my attention, and I just had to share it. I still do that frequently when I look out the back windows of our home. The sunrise most mornings is so spectacular that I have to get my husband’s attention. Come and See. Probably all of us have invited others to celebrate the discoveries of life by uttering those words. Come and See! Come and Enjoy! In these scripture verses, it is clear that Jesus is not going to wait for people to find him. Jesus...
Each year in early spring, Christians across the globe celebrate their faith on Easter. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, an event which is described in the New Testament. Mass on Easter Sunday annually attracts millions of the faithful. However, many days during the week preceding Easter Sunday, often referred to as Holy Week, also bear significance to faithful Christians. Palm Sunday Palm Sunday begins Holy Week and commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. Upon entering the city, Jesus was greeted by crowds...
We have looked at ‘Passion Week’ through Scripture. Hopefully you found this helpful. Now, I would like us to look at just a few of the flashes of passion Jesus had during this time frame. Jesus displayed great compassion as He (a) lamented, weeping over the future destruction of Jerusalem and saying He would have gathered them safely as a hen gathers her chicks but they refused. He displayed (b) righteous indignation while clearing the Temple, saying “My Father’s House shall be called a ‘hous...
Ryan Cherry Head Coach What year is this for you as head coach?: 3rd Year Career record: 20-20 League:Inter-County Conference Last year’s record: 12-8 Strengths: Work ethic, experience and a team-first mindset. Concerns: Staying healthy throughout the season. Team Goals: Win a District Championship. Returning starters: Josiah Bowser, 12, INF/P Eion Snider, 12, INF/P Ben Gable, 12, INF Noah Kochara, 12, C/OF Rece Dibert, 12, OF Aaron Bowers, 11, INF Reece Musselman, 11, OF/P Wesley Horsh, 11, UTL Alex Kochara, 11, UTL Returning Letter winners a...
By Shane Suter Head Coach Years as head coach: Second Season League: ICC East Last year's record: 8-13 Returning starters/letterwinners: Seniors: Lindsey Bolinger, P/3B Miranda Brown, C Lacy McIlnay, 3B Leah Swanseen, OF Lacie Zelanko, 2B/3B Juniors: Ava Helsel, Utility Newcomers: Sophomores: Kaylee Ebersole, OF Madison Lemin, IF/OF Kasey McElgin, P/IF/OF Kamryn Plotts, IF/OF Justina Thomas, IF/O Freshman: Callie Miller, C/IF Mylee Mitchell, P/OF Strengths: Leadership from the senior class. We...
Mark Barbarini Head Coach Number of years as head coach: 24 years League: ICC East Last year's record: 23-4 Conference Record: 14-2 Career Record: 339-138 Returning starters/letterwinners: Emalee Cavender, (P,OF), (3) Jenna Helsel, (OF)(3) Bella Francona, (INF)(2) Zakera Bush, (INF)(2) Ryleigh Lehman, (OF)(2) McKenna Black, (C,OF)(1) Alicia Musselman, (OF)(1) Payton Hinish, (INF)(1) Caitlyn Helsel, (INF,OF)(1), Jaylee Swindell, (INF)(1) Launa Musselman, (P,OF)(1) Eleah Diehl, (INF)(1)...
Ross Helsel Head Coach Number of years as head coach: 2 League: ICC East Last year’s record: 6-15 Returning starters/letterwinners: Aidan Simpson, Senior, IF/P, Zach Campagna,Senior,IF/P, Riley Ebersole, Senior, OF Landon Douglas, Junior, IF/P, Quinton Bush, Junior, IF/P, Bradon Furry, Junior, IF/P, Porter Weise, Junior, OF, Bayden Haney, Soph, IF/P, Mason Campagna, Soph, IF/C. Newcomers: Paul Strayer, Landon Woods, Tyler Mowry, Paydden Knisely, Matthew Lehman, Dustin Slowik Strengths: Our new facility, overall game experience, Pitching d...
The Northern Bedford County School District sent four students to states for wrestling in the PIAA State Wrestling Tournament AA Championship held in Hershey at the Giant Center March 9 and 10. The boys were seniors Rece Dibert (215 weight class) and Eion Snider (189 weight class). Both lost in the semi-finals. The NBC girls participating in the first-ever girls PIAA Wrestling Championship were Kaylee Ebersole (106 weight class) and Reagan Snider (155 weight class). Kaylee placed sixth overall...
By Jeff Dodson Roster: Seniors: Bralynn Ellis, C; Madison Kennedy, OF-P; Ashlyn Renner, OF. Juniors: Alexis Fetzer, INF-P; Kaylee Kensinger, OF; Aubry Rhodes INF-P, Tasia Britton, OF; Marah Dickson, INF-P. Other returning players: Sophomores: Norah Bechtel, C-UTL; Lynnae Dibert, INF; Bailey Gearhart, UTL; Hannah Oakes, UTL; Riley Peterson, INF-P. Newcomers: Sophomores: Bailee Miller, UTL; Raylee Stock, UTL; Rylee Stultz, UTL. Freshman: Ava Brown, UTL; Keyla Diaz, UTL; Ellie Fisher, INF-UTL;...
By Kenneth Streilein Number of years as head coach and career record: Six. 16-39 overall record. League: Mid-State Boys Volleyball League Last year’s record (overall and league): 0-15 overall, 0-8 league Returning starters: Juniors: Bryson Brooks, outside hitter RJ Daugherty, middle Logan Hummel, setter Sophomores: Christian Heuston, opposite Mason Kocsis, libero Blake Reynolds, defensive specialist Other returnees: Seniors: Jack Myers, Felix Diaz. Juniors: Collin Becker, Noah Grace; Sophomores: Tregan Butler, Bailey Wilt, Ian Hickey. N...
AJ Hoenstine Head Coach Number of years as head coach: 17 (278-101) League: LHAC Last year’s record:19-3/ 15-1 League Returning starters/letterwinners: Seniors: Hunter Smith, C,1B Griffin Snowberger, 2B, P Baron Dionis, CF,P Britton Marko, C,P Juniors: Lukas Black, UTIL/P Mason Byler, 1B,P Kyle Klotz, C,P Jay Hoenstine, UTIL,P Sophomores: Colton Harbaugh, P Mason Sparks, P Troy McNichol, C, UTIL Newcomers: Seniors: Brycin Lapenna, 3B Zach Oakes, UTIL Juniors: Cortlyn Hetrick, P,1B Sophomores: Josh Beltz, INF Wyatt Dilling, INF,P Troy M...
Executor - Executrix Notice Estate of Ronnie Lee Ross, A/K/A Ronnie L. Ross, late of Catharine Township, Blair County. Letters testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make payment and those having claims against the same will present them without delay. Executrix Connie L. Stiffler 1538 Chess Club Road James Creek, PA 16657 Attorney Shawn P. Sullivan, Esquire Sullivan Law Offices LLC 133 E. Allegheny St. Martinsburg, PA 16662 Executor - Executrix Notice Elizabeth L...
