Articles from the April 6, 2023 edition
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Curryville Competitions
In the Curryville two-room school, Bobbie Ritchey and I made up the first and second grades with a couple more students joining us in grades three through seven. Our eighth year, we attended junior hi...
Krehl Hoping to Use 'Biblical Worldview' on SCSB
Lynnae Krehl has announced that she is running for a seat on the Spring Cove School Board. Krehl and her husband live in the Roaring Spring Borough with their two young sons. She was born and raised...
Bettwy to 'Review Curriculum' if Put on School Board
Gretchen Stern Bettwy is a Republican running for a position on the Spring Cove school board. She was raised in this district and graduated from Central High School. Upon graduation, she furthered...
Books to Borrow Roaring Spring Library Recommends
Seventeen-year-old Charlie Reade is a normal teenager, until one day his neighbor Mr. Bowditch falls off his ladder. Charlie takes care of the grumpy older man, and the two become friends. Charlie...
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Having worked with the land warrants and patents for more than thirty years as a reference archivist at the Pennsylvania State Archives and having made extensive use of the Bedford County tax records in my personal genealogical...
125 Years Ago
Herald of April 7, 1898 On Thursday at 9:30 a.m. N. P Royer will offer at public sale on the premises, a mile east of Royer, 4 head of horses, 4 colts, 6 milch cows, lots of young cattle, 2 wagons, all kinds of implements, seed potatoes, clover...
50 Years Ago
Herald of April 12, 1973 The Central High School Marching Band won the President’s Award for the Outstanding Band of the Parade and the Mayor’s Trophy for first place high school band in the Maple Festival parade in Myersdale. Directed by Jack...
100 Years Ago
Herald of April 13, 1923 A very pleasant social gathering was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Brumbaugh on Saturday evening, the event being in honor of Mr. Brumbaugh’s birthday. It was to be a complete surprise, but its success was...
25 Years Ago
Herald of April 16, 1998 Demolition of the Benson Elementary School Building was expected to begin soon. A project to remove the insulation from the roof was scheduled to begin in the next few days, and then Russo Demolition and Salvage was expected...
75 Years Ago
Herald of April 15, 1948 Hundreds of Morrisons Cove men employed in the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Altoona Works remained at home this week because of a furlough caused by the current coal shortages. Although most miners were reported back in the...
10 Years Ago
Herald of April 11, 2013 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a $5.2 million grant to create a variety of comprehensive incentives to help local fire companies build their memberships and retain current first responders. Cove...
By The World Hates You
It is sometimes surprising to hear Christians bemoan the fact that the world is not friendly toward churches, the Bible, and people of faith. We sometimes feel entitled to be respected and to have a voice as we seek to represent God in the world. We...
Bonnie Floyd to Speak at Spring Ladies/Teen Encounter
The Spring Ladies/Teen Encounter will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faith Assembly, 4870 Cove Mountain Road, Roaring Spring. The speaker for the encounter will...
Manna On Main Street Date Changed
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will host its monthly Manna on Main Street on April 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. This will be a sit-down meal or take-out. The menu will consist of ham, green beans and potatoes, bread and butter, dessert....
Judges V
The times of the “Judges” is roughly 350 years. We are not sure who the author of the Book was, perhaps Samuel wrote at least part of it. The nation had become a fragmented group, no central...
Dunnings Creek Friends To Meet
The Dunnings Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) will present the spring 2023 event in their “Still Listening” guest speaker series on local history in April. Delores “Dee” Marshall Myers of Everett will present The Testimony of a Black Woman:...
Public Notices
Consumer Confidence Report for year 2022 The Martinsburg Municipal Authority is required to provide an Annual Water Report listing the water testing results performed during the previous year and also list the testing from previous years that are sti... Full story
PennDOT Reminds Pennsylvanians of Free Motorcycle Safety Program Training Opportunities
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds residents that free Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) training opportunities are available to motorcycle riders across the state. Prospective, experienced, and new...
Spreading Hope: Roaring Spring ARCH Features Inspirational Speaker
Roaring Spring ARCH officially opened its doors for community outreach in January 2022 with a goal of bringing unity in churches and community, according to ARCH co-founder and board member Vanessa...
What's Happening in the Cove?
Musical theater, fishing, taking walks and chopping wood. Central's first play in 14 years, the beginning of trout season and sunny days brought people out in the community last we...
Red Cross and PEANUTS: Be Kind, Give Blood or Platelets in April
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS® are joining forces as a reminder that...
PHCA Survey Reveals Pennsylvania Seniors Struggle to Age in Place
The Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) released a member survey focused on the challenges facing providers and residents in assisted living residences (ALRs) and personal care homes (PCHs)....
CPR/AED Training Offered in Claysburg
Christ Lutheran Church at 206 Walnut St., Claysburg, is offering a CPR/AED Training course on April 22, 2023, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The course will be led by Heather Miller. Though the certification costs $50, anyone can attend for training for free....
Martinsburg Food Pantry Continues To Help Those in Need
People who needed help for some food would go to St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Martinsburg to get a voucher, which could be redeemed for groceries. The police took donations of food, and citizens...
Grant Funding to Support Therapeutic Riding, Other Projects In Blair County
A $1 million grant to support Dreams Go On Therapeutic Riding Center is among several Blair County projects approved today for financing, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair). “I’m a big supporter of Dreams Go On, as I have personally...
What's the Word in Williamsburg?
Easter Egg Hunt The Lions Club and The Williamsburg Ladies Civic Club will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the Williamsburg Elementary School Playground. Students from preschool to third grade are...
From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen
For many of us, recipes can take us back to a wonderful memory of loved ones in our kitchen. For me, even though I don’t like green beans – the idea of green bean casserole takes me back to memories of my beloved grandmother, “Bubba” also...
Ask the Williamsburgers
Happy Easter! I just can’t wait to enjoy Easter dinner with my family. Of course, always being the one to talk or think about food, inspiration came for my question this week: What is your favorite part of Easter dinner? Here is what a few...
Over Headlines National Honor Society Banquet
Cathy Over's years of teaching inspired her speech last Monday evening for the Wiliamsburg School District's National Honor Society banquet. Over was a sixth grade teacher for many years with the...
The Grandest Lady at the Easter Parade: Bonnets of Years Past
"In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade..." so goes the song written by Irving Berlin and published in 1933. Nearly 100 years later, there...
NBCMS Names March Students of the Month
Shown are the March Students of the Month for Northern Bedford County Middle School. (From left) Grade 6 – Kollin Brennan, son of Kevin & Ashley Brennan; Lily Miller, daughter of Lucas &...
A Few Items of Interest
We sportsmen need to be interested in items of environmental concern. Locally, one of these is that Rutter’s wants to build an unnecessary convenience stop at Pinecroft near the headwaters of the Little Juniata River, arguably the best trout stream...
Central Track Participates In Igloo Invitational; Tracking The Track Team
To the right, Central's Ethan Olivari competes in the mile run. To the left, Kade Rhule makes one of his throws in the javelin. Below, Ben Griffin competes in the shot put. Central's Ally Weidlich...
Central Volleyball Coach Sees Bright Future from Young Players
Central Volleyball traveled to West Shamokin and lost 0-3 by scores of 10-25, 12-25, 10-25. Christian Cherry had two kills, Logan Hummel had six assists, and Bryson Brooks had four service points. On Thursday of last week, the team traveled to...
Dragon Baseball Crushes Trojans
After opening week, in which the Dragons found two overwhelming victories of 14-7 and 15-5 against the Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders and the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils respectively, Central then faced the Johnstown Trojans to have another empowering...
Strong Start for Central Softball
Staring off the season, the Lady Dragons' opening week pitted them against the Johnstown Lady Trojans and the Huntingdon Lady Bearcats. The Dragons crushed the competition, winning with scores of...
PennDOT Accepting Unsolicited Public-Private Partnership Proposals Until April 30
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through April 30. The submission period...
Pack Picks Up at Park
Members of Cub Scout Pack 3358 participated in a town hike on March 27 that included a conservation project by picking up litter at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Cub Scout Pack 3358 is sponsored by...
Bedford Historical Society Banquet To Be Held on April 22
The Bedford County Historical Society will be holding its annual banquet on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob (second floor of the Historical Society) at 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA 15522. Tickets may be...
Woodbury Borough Council Member Resigns; Position Open
Woodbury Borough had its April meeting on April 3 at 7 p.m. President Shawn Claycomb, Vice-President Tim Wentz, Ron Dibert, Secretary and Treasurer Barb Wilt, and Vince Heaton were present. Mayor Jordan Pabon was absent. Co-stars were contacted and 2...
Off Pitt Street Theater Expands to Johnstown, Ready for Upcoming Events
Off Pitt Street Theatre in Bedford is in the process of expanding its operations to the Johnstown area. “I happened to be in Johnstown last October,” Director Dawn Ziviello said. “I was in at a coffee shop called Classic Elements on Main...
Community Gathers For Annual Easter Egg Hunt in RS
On Sunday April 2, hundreds of people gathered at Faith Assembly in Roaring Spring for the annual Easter Egg Hunt event. Each year, the event draws families from the Cove community and beyond to join...
'The Fish Guy': Roaring Spring Man Advocates and Educates Cold-Water Stream Protection at Local Schools
With 86,000 miles of streams, Pennsylvania is second only to Alaska in freshwater streams. It is estimated that 18,000 miles of those streams are impaired with some level of pollution. Jerry Green of...
Clarification
The article in the March 30, 2023, Herald previewing the race for Blair County Commissioner stated that incumbent Democrat Laura Burke is facing a challenge from Carol Taylor for one seat while four Republicans are vying for two seats. While...
Herald Office Closing Early
The Herald office will close at noon tomorrow, Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday. The office will reopen Monday, April 10, at 8 a.m. Advertising, obituary and editorial deadlines are not...
Eleven Compete for Five Spring Cove School Board Seats
Eight new candidates, including a former district superintendent, are vying for one of five seats up for grabs on the Spring Cove School Board while current board members Brian Gahagan, Troy Wright, and Samantha Snowberger look to retain their seats....
Claysburg Hall of Fame Induction Held Last Weekend
The ninth Claysburg Hall of Fame induction was held on Saturday, April 1. The hall of fame committee is made up of members of Claysburg P.A.S.T. Family or friends nominate prospective inductees by...
