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Edgar Leon Norris, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday morning, March 26, 2022, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1927, in rural Williamsburg, son of the late Ross E. “Joe” and Edna Grace (Cunningham) Norris. Leon was twice married, first to the late Mary Thelma Stevens and then on Dec. 5, 1987, he married Joyce M. Stehley. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce of 34 years; three sons: Randall L. (Nancy) Norris of Altoona, Bradley J. Norris (Jerry Benito) and Todd S. (Corina) Norris bo...
Thomas James Clossin, Jr., 78, born April 24, 1943, in Gallitzin, Pa., son of Thomas J. Clossin, Sr., and Rose (Kochara) Clossin, died March 23, 2022. He is survived by his spouse Judy (Simendinger) Clossin and children Andrea L. Clossin, Raymond F. Clossin, Sandee (Bob) Salimbene and Stephanie (Tom) Skebeck. He is also survived by grandchildren Ian Lafferty and Thomas and Addyln Skebeck. He was preceded in death by sisters Mary Katherine (Bob) McMullen and Kathleen Clossin. He is also survived...
G. Louise “Aunt Beasy” Fagans, 94, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2022, at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Martinsburg, daughter of the late John F. and Annie A. (Russell) Klepser. On Nov. 13, 1948, she married Walter Patrick “Pat” Fagans in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death March 29, 1994. She is survived by a sister, E. Jane Steele of Martinsburg; and her nieces and nephews, along with their families that dearly loved her. She was preceded in death by two brothers: John E. “Jack” Klepser and Ronald...
Rosalind M. Bulger, 96, of Martinsburg, passed away March 27, 2022, at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born Feb. 3, 1926, in New Enterprise; daughter of the late J. William and Alma E. (Detwiler) Furry. On Feb. 21, 1947 in Loysburg, she was united in marriage to Mark H. Bulger, Jr.; he preceded her in death Dec. 5, 2009. She is survived by a son, James “Jim” Bulger of Saxton (Pam, deceased); daughter, Kathy Stryk (Don, deceased) of Mathis, Texas; three grandchildren: Chris Cessna (Amy), Michael...
Roland J. “Sonny” Gorman, 87, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022 at UPMC-Altoona. He was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Plum Creek, son of the late Raymond W. and Kathryn L. (Baughman) Gorman. He married Rose H. Eger May 27, 1952, in Altoona. She passed away July 20, 2020. He is survived by seven children: Wes (Jackie), Irene Walters, Mark (Connie), John (Melinda), Helen Miller (Robert), Guy (Valerie) and Robin Felix (Brian); daughters-in-law: Jeanie and Karen; 16 grandchildren; 20 gre...
Pennsylvanians who incurred funeral expenses for a COVID-19-related death are encouraged to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) COVID-19 funeral assistance program to help ease the financial burden brought on by the pandemic. FEMA’s funeral assistance program will provide financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020, for deaths related to COVID-19. Assistance is limited to a maximum financial amount of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application. FEMA has provided $2 bil...
Sometimes the world we live in makes you sad, depressed, feel like just giving up and question your own existence and plan for your life. So many live alone and have nobody to help them or share their sorrows, problems or even their triumphs. I felt the need to share this story with you today to help shed light on a devastating illness that was turned around because of Linda’s strong will, belief in God and great family support. In Linda’s words, “Sometimes life takes you in a direction you n...
Bye Bye Baby is a gripping story with issues taken straight out of today’s headlines. Spenser, a Boston PI, along with his close associate, Hawk, is hired to provide security for Congresswoman Carolina Garcia-Ramirez. Congresswoman Garcia- Ramirez is in a tight primary and is receiving death threats in response to her progressive and liberal agenda centering on race, poverty, health care and the environment. After her campaign office is broken into, the Congresswoman’s Chief of Staff Kyle Ros...
To the Editor: I would highly encourage all constituents of the 80th district to get out the vote in the spring primary and support Jim Gregory as our voice in the House of Representatives in the Pennsylvania legislature. Jim is proactive in all the things he does and I would like to share one example of his efforts for his constituents in southern Blair County. In the middle of the COVID shutdown of 2020, Jim was aware that the annual agricultural parade in Martinsburg is a huge tradition for our area. Jim proactively reached out to me...
Herald of April 1, 1897 Experts were looking after a vein of clay, at the “yellow bank”, located on the Lytle estate in Huston Twp. This clay is used in the manufacture of a certain grade of paper, and if the test proves successful, large shipments will be made from this station. Emma, beloved wife of Arch Treese, died at her home in Royer after an illness of about four years duration. She was confined to her bed but two weeks, being a patient sufferer till the summons came. She was a kind neighbor and friend to all who knew her. David Ham...
Herald of April 6, 1972 The Cove Apple Packers Cooperative paid the last of its obligations to local businessmen who bought bonds in 1962 to finance the purchase of equipment at the packing plant in Martinsburg. Robert Beach of Bedford County and Wayne Stonerook of Blair County were named Young Cooperators in their respective districts for the Inter-State Milk Producers Cooperative. The two men will compete in Maryland for the title of the 1972 Inter-State Young Cooperator. The Northern Bedford Jaycees held a firearms safety and shooting...
Herald of April 7, 1922 Miss Ruth Snyder, a trained nurse from Roaring Spring, was assisting to care for the sick in the family of H. H. Lykens Sr. Miss Florence Boals of the Indiana State Normal School spent Easter Vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Boals. Frank Detwiler of Tarentum and three sons spent a weekend with Frank’s mother, Mrs. Margaret Detwiler. They made the trip by automobile. Elder P. S. Thomas of Harrisonburg, Va, secretary of the Child’s Rescue Work of the general mission board of the Church of the Brethren, spe...
Herald of April 3, 1997 The Martinsburg Municipal Authority was investigating possible contamination of the sewer system during the last three months of 1996. Tests showed levels from biochemical oxygen demand were “sky high” during that time period. Possible suspected contaminants were blood, animal carcasses or chemicals. The Roaring Spring Municipal Authority turned off water to the Spring Gardens Apartments for non payment. The shutoff affected 22 tenants, and water service was restored within 24 hours after the owners of the complex pai...
Herald of April 3, 1947 C. W. Negley and family moved from New Enterprise to the former Detwiler farm in Clappertown. It was vacated by the Bill Wagner family, who moved to the Bigelow home in Clappertown vacated by Chester P. Creps. Chester P. Creps moved to the tenant house on the Jesse Hoover farm near Diehl’s Crossroads which had been vacated by Ralph Heidler and family when they moved to the George Stonerook property near Curryville. The farm vacated by Mr. Negley is now occupied by Jason Hoover and family who moved from Waterside. The H...
Herald of April 5, 2012 A loader owned by the DeGol Organization caught fire at the Altoona-Blair County Airport. The fire would appear to go out and then flame up again, and was attributed to a leaking fuel line. In the end over 500 gallons of water were used to fight the fire. Williamsburg Borough Council approved the purchase of new equipment for EMS and fire that would meet the new requirements for the mandated 911 upgrade. Martinsburg borough announced plans to pave South Market and North First Alleys and the new street beside Ed’s R...
Probably all of us remember Jonah from our days in Sunday School. He was an ordinary man, minding his own business when God called him to carry His message to the city of Nineveh. His entire story is in the book of Jonah in the Old Testament. It is only four chapters long. There is almost a playful aspect to Jonah’s story: a kind of slapstick clumsiness about Jonah as he bumbles his way along, trying, but never succeeding to avoid God. Jonah started thinking that walking to Nineveh was a very l...
God created humankind to have fellowship with Him. In the beginning that worked. God had fellowship with man. But God was God and Sovereign. Man could and did have fellowship with God. But God required man to be obedient to Him. Man rebelled. The rebellion was called sin. Sin separated man from God. In order for man to get back into fellowship with God, a sacrifice was required. It needed to be a blood sacrifice. The sin nature of man is passed on to his children. As man passes on physical...
Martinsburg Church of God will hold “Breaking Bread,” a free meal (because God’s love is always free) on April 11. The church is located at 123 S. Market St. in Martinsburg. Take-out and delivery will also be available. The menu will have cheese stuffed shells, salad, bread, and cake/cupcakes. The dinner will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., or until the food is gone. Martinsburg Church of God will also have a Breaking Bread dinner on Monday, May 9. This will be a taco bar meal. Those with questions can contact Pastor Jim Shaffer at (814) 793-4...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Main Street Water Sewer Replacement Roaring Spring Municipal Authority Roaring Spring Borough/Taylor Twp, Blair County, Pennsylvania Sealed Bids for the construction of the Roaring Spring Municipal Authority’s proposed Main Street Water and Sewer Replacement project will be received at their office at 616 Spang Street, Roaring Spring, PA 16673, until 4:00pm local time on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the replacement of approximately 1120 L... Full story
Coach: Ken Wyant Number of Years as Head Coach: 4th League: Mid-Penn Last Year’s Record: 10-4 Returning Starters: Seniors: Zeb Wyant – OH Zach Wyant – S/Opp Zach Gahagan – OH Luke Weber – S/Opp Cayden Wright – MB Eli Lingenfelter – MB Other Returning Players: Seniors: Justin Ponder – DS Josh Waite – Opp Dylan Cope – OH Jaden Myers – DS Juniors: Christian Cherry – MB Sophomores: Jack Dunn – OH Newcomers: Seniors: Jon Imler – DS/OH Juniors: Ben Theys – OH Sophomores: Jack Myers – MB/Opp Freshmen: Logan Hummel – S Bryson Brooks – DS/OH Neil Brub...
Coach: Jonathan Burket Number of Years as Head Coach: 4 Career Record: 19-21 League: Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Last Year's Record: 5-14 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: Taylor Stock, Madison Daugherty, Regan Dodson, Maya Hazenstab, Lacey Lynn, Ellie Dilling, Bralyn Ellis, Madison Kennedy, Kennedy Hoyt, Ashlyn Renner, Ariella Green Newcomers: Avery Black, Alexis Sarver, Alexis Gervansoni, Marah Dickson, Anna Longenecker, Alexis Fetzer, Kaylee Kensinger, Loren Barroner, Aubrey Rhodes...
Coach: Blake Over Number of Years as Head Coach: 1st League: LHAC Returning Starters: Brady Albright (throws), Nick Bettwy, Kiersten Biddle (throws), Tyler Biesinger, Tyler Brumbaugh, Heather Brumbaugh (mid distance), Jenna Croft, Leah Decker (hurdles), Elana Decker (hurdles), Walker Eckenrode (long distance), Ethan Eicher, Peyton Griffith (throws), Darcy Heltzel, Spencer Horton (hurdles), Maia Jeffries (long distance), Makenna Kocsis (sprints,jumps), Tomi May (throws), Haylie Mingle (hurdles), Hunter Myers (sprints/mid distance), Caden Schenk...
Coach: A-J Hoenstine Number of Years as Head Coach: 15 Career Record: 232-98 League: Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Last Year’s Record: 22-3 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: Devon Boyles, Tyler Helsel, Paxton Kling, Parker Gregg, Jonah Snowberger, Jeff Hoenstine, Hunter Smith, Jake Detwiler, Ty Oakes, Dalton Metzger, Kaden Fisher, Kaleb Mountain, Griffin Snowberger, Baron Dionis Newcomers: Josh Biesinger, Luke Bettwy, Trenton Butler, Dakota Friedenberger, Mark Bettwy, Brycin LaPenna, Britton Marko, Lukas Black, Mason Byler, Ashtin C...
Coach: Mike Barbarini Years Coaching: 21 Years Career record: 296-129 League: ICC South Last Year’s Record: 14-6 Returning Starters: Seniors: Sierra Walters – (P, OF) Rebekah Claar – (SS), Jenssen Poullos – (OF) Juniors: McKenzi Black – (3B), Nevaeh Walter – (C, 1B) Sophomores: Emily Cavender – (OF,P), Jenna Helse – (OF) Newcomers: Juniors: Ally Dicken – (OF) Freshmen: Ryleigh Lehman – (INF), Hayden Lamborn – (OF), Zakera Bush – (1B, C), Bella Francona – (2B, OF) Strengths: “Players are willing to work hard to get better.” Concerns: “Depth,...
Coach: Ben Chamberlain Number of Years as Head Coach: First Year League: Inter County South Conference Last Year's Record: 13-9 Returning Starters: Seniors: Wyatt Buell Pressten Imler Dante Francona Jacob Weakland Devon Walters Juniors: Caleb Oakes Brayden Bauman Robert Schneider Parker Buell Newcomers: Juniors: Landon Regitz Gabe Weyandt Sophomores: Aiden Simpson Riley Ebersole Zachary Campagna Reece Replogle Freshmen: Landon Douglas Strengths: "Have 7 returning letterman Starters, and new...
Coach: Christa Moyer Number of Years as Head Coach: 14 years Last Year’s Record: 7-14 Conference: 4-10 Returning Starters: Seniors: Deerin Davis – C/UT Lydia Byler – 2B/OF Juniors: Emily Green – SS/UT Abby Kline – CF/IF Lydia Ritchey – 3B/UT Olivia Walter – P/1B Sophomores: Leah Swanseen – OF/P/UT Lacey Zelanko – OF/C/IF Other Returning Players: Juniors: Destiny Lafferty – OF Sarah Snare – OF/1B Newcomers: Sophomores: Addison Arcq – OF/IF Lindsey Bolinger – P/IF Miranda Brown – C/UT Emma Byler – OF Kara Dietz – OF Lauren Heck – IF/OF Lacy McI...
Coach: Ryan Cherry Number of Years as Head Coach: First year League: Inter-County Conference Last Year's Record: 11-13 Returning Starters: Seniors: Brooks Snider – SS/C/P Levi Wiedemann – UTL Juniors: Cullen Lloyd – OF Eli Cherry – INF/P Newcomers: Sophomores: Nick Clevenger – OF Ben Gable – INF Eion Snider – INF/P Hunter Robinette – 3B Rece Dibert – OF Noah Kochara – C Josiah Bowser – INF/P Freshmen: Aaron Bowers – UTL/P Reece Musselman – OF/P Strengths: "Athleticism, speed and a team-first mi...
Coach: Jeff Batzel Number of Years as Head Coach: This will be my 40th year (Everett and NBC) Career record: 422-166 total 156-34 as Girls Head Coach at NBC League: ICC Last Year’s Record: 11-2 overall 9-2 in ICC Returning Starters: Seniors: Ashley Kichman, Alexis Bollman, Andrea Musselman (Throws) Juniors: Emilee Sherlock (Distance), Lizzy Long (Throws), Julia Helsel (Jumps/PV), Hailey Bollman (Jumps/Sprints) Newcomers: Juniors: Madison Strait (Sprints), Harlie Socie (Sprints) Sophomores: Dani Imler (Jumps), Halle Lingenfelter (...
Coach: Joe Over Number of Years as Head Coach: First year League: ICC Last Year’s Record: 12-1 Returning Starters: Seniors: Derek Beach – Throws, Remington Bowser – Throws, Cameron Clark – Distance, Mason Detterline – Jumps, Robert Gates – Hurdles, Griffin Keller – Sprints Juniors: Noah Pittman – Jumps, Jacob Sensenig – Throws, Nicholas Strayer – Distance Sophomores: Ashton Detterline – PV/Jumps, Chase Imes – Distance, Adam Johnson –Sprints Other Returning Players: Seniors: Blake Bowser – Throws, Dillian Walker – Sprints Sophomores: Brock Beach...
Coach: Debbie Fay Number of Years as Head Coach: 6 years League: ICC North Last Year's Record: Overall 15-5 League 10-2 Returning Starters: Seniors: Ashley Brubaker – 3B Kaelyn Calderwood – P,INF,OF Morgan Webb – C,INF Juniors: Kendal Norris – OF,INF Sophomores: Kara Lansbury – P,INF Laney Prough – 1B MeCenzie Calderwood – OF Billy Harnish – OF Other Returnees: Juniors: Giavanna Tomasiello – OF Sophomores: Leah Criswell – OF Newcomers: Seniors: Krista Simpson Freshmen: Anastasia Ranalli,...
Coach: Bob McCall Number of Years as Head Coach: 5 Conference: ICC North Last Year's Record: 15-4 Returning Starters: Seniors: Lambert Palmer – P/SS Dylan Hartman – P/1ST Liam Mcgregor – P/OF Caymen Hughes – OF Juniors: Alex Brantner – C/P SS Sophomores: Rowan Gorsuch – P/SS Other Returning Players: Juniors: Colten Verbonitz – OF/P Colten Hughes – 3RD/P Sophomores: Luke Uplinger – 2ND/C Newcomers: Seniors: Dezmond Woodruff – OF Sophomores: Madix Remes Cadence Hughes – OF Zane Kuchenbrod Fresh...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that Grannas Brothers Stone and Asphalt Co., Inc., of Hollidaysburg, will restart work beginning Tuesday, April 5, on Route 220 between the PA Turnpike and I-99 Exit 3, (Johnstown Cessna) in Bedford County for earth moving and drainage upgrade work in the median. Traffic will be temporarily reduced to a single lane NB and SB in the work zone. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction personnel and vehicles. Remaining work for 2022 includes guide rail and...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Highway Safety Network urged safe driving ahead of a statewide aggressive-driving coordinated enforcement day on March 30. “Safety on our roadways is everyone’s responsibility,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “PennDOT often urges drivers to slow down, buckle up, and to never drive distracted or impaired, but staying calm and courteous while driving is just as important.” In 2020, there were 5,61...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in East Marlborough Township, Chester County. This marks the first detection of HPAI H5N1 in birds within the Commonwealth since the virus was first identified in North America in December 2021. In addition to the bald eagle, diagnostics are pending regarding five wild hooded mergansers recovered from Kahle Lake on the border of Clarion and Venango counties. Four were found dead and the fifth was exhibiting neurologic signs and was subsequently...
John Mattern, a carpenter with Martinsburg-based Steve Donaldson Construction, was bundled up Monday morning as he installed soffit and fascia on a home on Park Street. With spring around the corner, home improvement projects and spruce-ups are sure to pop up around the Cove....
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for February 2022. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 5.1 percent in February, marking the 22nd consecutive month without an unemployment rate increase. The U.S. unemployment rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.8 percent in February. The commonwealth's unemployment rate was 2.2 percentage points below its February...
The Claysburg Education Foundation is pleased to announce The George S. Dively and Jennie Dively Gardner Scholarship. The Foundation was awarded monies to cover the annual scholarship award to promote the legacy of George S. Dively and Jennie Dively Gardner who both grew up in Claysburg. The George S. Dively Scholarship portion is awarded in honor of George S. Dively, a native of the Claysburg area and a member of the first high school class of 1917. The Jennie Dively Gardner Scholarship portion is awarded in honor of Mrs. Jennie Dively...
Sr. Farm Loan Officer David Greaser for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Pennsylvania/Huntingdon County reminded producers that FSA has funding reserved specifically for use by Targeted Underserved Groups and Beginning Farmers. These loan programs are designed to help farmers purchase and operate family farms. “With these loan programs, FSA hopes to help reverse the declining number of farmers and ranchers across the United States and especially here in Pennsylvania/Huntingdon and Blair counties,” said Greaser. “These loans help to encoura...
The highlight of the March monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) was the report of upcoming major events in which the HACP would be involved. A discussion held by the Marketing and Program Committee led to the idea of the HACP foregoing participation in Springfest and sponsoring Third in the Burg instead. Third in the Burg happens every third Friday in May through September. Third in the Burg encourages businesses to extend their hours and invites customers to come shop. Board member Don Delozier made a motion...
The Hollidaysburg Community Chorus will present its Spring Concert on April 23 and 24 at the Hollidaysburg Senior High School with Guest Soloist Ian Brumbaugh. The theme is “Here, There and Everywhere,” featuring music from the 30s to the 80s, some traditional and some just rollicking good fun. The concert is Saturday, April 23, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available from any chorus member, all Thompson Pharmacy locations, The Music Emporium, the Roaring Spring True Value or at the door....
The Friends of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library will hold a used book sale on Wednesday through Friday, April 20 to 22, at the library at 1 Furnace Road, Hollidaysburg. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. A “Friends Members Preview” sale will be on Tuesday, April 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A bag of books will be discounted to $5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, and all day Friday. For more information, call the library at (814) 695-5961....
The March Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting was highlighted by problems present in a number of borough sidewalks, which Lara Zeak addressed during the public comment period. Zeak stated that for wheelchair-bound or handicapped residents uptown sidewalks from Union Street to Front Street were inaccessible and not negotiable. Uneven roads and bad curb cuts made it nearly impossible for those who are handicapped to utilize them. Councilmember Brad Leahey later stated that lifting sidewalks or no sidewalks with just shale were definitely...
The Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) inducted 51 students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), an educational nonprofit that honors, recognizes, and empowers students and teachers in career and technical education. The students include multiple Cove students: • Mikylaah Bauman, Cosmetology, Claysburg • Cody Becker, Computer Programming, Central • Jarrin Butler, Computer & Networking Technology, Central • Devan Chrisawn, Graphic Design, Claysburg • Hawke Claycomb, Culinary Arts, Claysburg • Jaden Hensley, Co...
Hollidaysburg Area School District School Board Vice President Manny Nichols made a unique proposal to the board at the end of the March monthly school board Committee of the Whole/Voting meeting. Nichols proposed a focus group to look at residents in the district, 65 and over, be exempt from paying school taxes. He stated he has looked at alternative ways to bring in revenue in lieu of exempting senior citizens from paying their tax. According to Nichols, the countywide property reassessment along with growing inflation has made it difficult...
Easter dinner is right around the corner, and I can smell it already. These next few weeks I am going to pull out some old-school recipes for Easter dinner – from my family to yours. Deviled Eggs Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. parsley 1/2 tsp. mustard Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. sugar 3-4 drops, yellow food coloring 12 hard boiled eggs Parsley and paprika on top Directions: In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut eggs lengthwise in half, remove yolks from whites. In another bowl, mash yolks, add to mayonnaise mixture, m...
Inspired by my love of candy, I asked Williamsburg residents this week, what was your most-wanted candy in your Easter basket? Here is what a few had to say: Polly Eastep: Marshmallow peeps Bonnie Good: Hershey’s mini chocolate bars Catharine Verbonitz: Peanut butter egg Katy Dell: Candy-coated circus peanuts Anna Gibboney: Peanut Butter meltaways followed closely by jelly beans Karen Stoy: Reese’s Peanut Butter eggs Tonya Waite: Cadbury mini eggs Sheryl Hart: Black jelly beans Jordan Hardy: Chocolate covered animal crackers in the old pen...
It’s not often where one gets to turn one of their life-long hobbies into their careers, but this is what Williamsburg-native Holly Hamilton is trying to do. Hamilton has always had a love of art and the Williamsburg School District honed her abilities. “It’s where I first learned to draw,” Hamilton said. She continued her passion at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, and then to York, where she achieved her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Most notably, some of Holly H Designs can be found on the Williamsburg, PA Small Busin...
Ag students from Miss Bechtel's class visited elementary classrooms to celebrate Ag Literacy Week. Information about Ag Literacy Week Pennsylvania 2022 Ag Literacy Week focuses on connecting volunteers from the agricultural community to local classrooms to share the story of agriculture. Readers who participate in Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week will have the opportunity to talk about farming and agriculture through the book they read as well as sharing their own story about farming, agriculture...
On Friday evening at the Lutheran Church in Duncansville, 11 veterans received quilts made by the local members of Patriotic Piecemakers of PA. These quilts serve a tangible reminder of appreciation and gratitude for service members. They are wrapped around the veteran when presented to bring comfort. There were seven Army veterans, one Marine, one Navy, and two Air Force in this group of veterans. The group receiving quilts included Ronald Putorek, Dale Felice, Donald B. Miller, Eugene Biddle,...
Members of the Claysburg community are presenting the 19th edition of Claysburg's annual Hee Haw show to benefit the Rotary Club. The program will take place Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Director Dan Crist said that the show is a take on the old Hee Haw show from television. "We adapt some of the skits like the Schoolhouse scene," said Crist. "On TV, they would use one little quick thing. We make a little scene out of it with the kids and Miss Pearl, always getting the brunt...
