Articles from the April 13, 2023 edition
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H. Betty Feath
H. Betty Feath, 95, of Martinsburg and currently a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg passed away Saturday morning, April 8, 2023, at the home. She was born June 23, 1927, in Martinsburg, daughter...
Doris J. (Pressel) Replogle
Doris J. Replogle, 91, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, formerly of Woodbury, passed away April 7, 2023, at home. She was born March 21, 1932, in Woodbury; daughter of the late D. Walter and E. Verna...
Library Receives Donation Through Memorial COB
In March, Memorial Church of the Brethren made a donation to the Martinsburg Public Library. The donated funds came from a bequest after a longtime member passed away from the congregation. Shown is...
PennDOT Announces New License Plates To Help Grow, Sustain Plants Pollinators
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that, thanks to recently passed legislation, vehicle owners will now be able to purchase a “Pollinator” license plate. Sixty-five percent of the proceeds from the license plate...
Good Friday Observance
Pastor Traci Marriott leads the Good Friday Tenebrae service at Martinsburg's St. Matthew Lutheran Church Friday....
Happy Birthday, Herald!
If you go over each edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald with a fine-tooth comb, you might have noticed on last week’s front page, our volume went from 138 to 139 and our edition number went back down to one. This means that the 138th year of the...
Books to Borrow Roaring Spring Public Library Recommends
Christina Dodd’s newest book is the second novel in her “Last Seen in Gothic” series. Set in Citation and Gothic, California, on the coast, the book offers a bit of thriller, romance, suspense...
The Necessity of Change
Greetings to all the amazing people in this wonderful community called “The Cove.” Whether you were born and raised here, or you’re an import like me (over 4 years now has to count for something), you can’t deny this is a fantastic place to...
The Importance of Staying Active in Retirement
The average length of life in America is about 77 years old, but researchers at Duke University’s School of Medicine suggest that physical decline begins in your 50s and worsens with age, especially for those who don’t exercise regularly. Are you...
125 Years Ago
Herald of April 14, 1898 At 6 o’clock on Friday morning the blank book factory fire whistle sounded the fire alarm in Roaring Spring. Many of the denizens of the village had not yet arose, but soon with partially buttoned suspenders and disheveled...
50 Years Ago
Herald of April 19, 1973 The Martinsburg Borough Council, at a special meeting, voted to purchase a roof-mounted, detachable red flasher for the borough police car. The action was taken after Mayor Richard D. Moore told council that the interior...
100 Years Ago
Herald of April 20, 1923 Mrs. Elizasbeth Eberly Hoover died Wednesday, March 21 at the Altoona hospital. On the Saturday previously she underwent an operation for cancer. She stood the operation and was doing well until Wednesday morning when her...
25 Years Ago
Herald of April 23, 1998 The new traffic signal on the Roaring Spring bypass at Nason Drive was placed into service. Increasingly heavy traffic on Route 36 has made access and egress from Nason Drive difficult for motorists. The timing of the light...
75 Years Ago
Herald of April 22, 1948 Four hundred-one pupils in Huston and North Woodbury Townships were given chest X-rays by the Blair County Tuberculosis and Health Society last week. The three ton mobile X-Ray equipment visited Martin, Curryville and...
10 Years Ago
Herald of April 18, 2013 Don Appleman resigned as coach of the Williamsburg High School girl’s varsity basketball team after ten years. Appleman finished his career with 474 wins, 401 at Williamsburg and 73 at Central. Appleman was inducted into...
God's Resurrection Project
John 13: 31-35 Do you ever think about what might have been happening up in Heaven in the time before Jesus came to earth—before all eternity? Do you think God could have lovingly put his arm around Jesus’ shoulder and said, “Son, you are...
Thought for the Week
Thus far we have had most unusual candidates for heroes. We have found a man who was successful because he was left-handed. We have had a man who won a major battle and did not even have military trai...
Public Notices
Executor Notice Estate of Eloise A. Detwiler, late of Borough of Hollidaysburg, 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... Full story
The Pines Prepare
Members of local band The Pines (from left) Alex Snyder, Damon Mills and Logan Warner rehearse outside The Vault Cafe in Roaring Spring Monday afternoon for an upcoming performance they have there...
Campsite Could Have Tiny Homes Added for Rent
Four campsites with tiny homes could be added to the Greenfield Commons in Claysburg. Greg Werstil was on hand at Greenfield Township’s April 4 meeting to discuss the possible project. The sites would be used to park tiny homes on wheels that...
Bedford, Blair County Deeds, March 2023
(Records in this list are taken from public databases provided by the counties. Published entries are selected to match the Herald’s coverage area.) BEDFORD COUNTY MARY L MARKLE AND RICKY L. MARKLE TO MARGARET M. LEVIS, PROPERTY IN PAVIA TOWNSHIP,...
Martinsburg Boy Scout Troop Learns CPR, AED Skills
Eight Boy Scouts from Troop 3358 in Martinsburg took part in a hands-on CPR demonstration at Central High School on March 6. The members were able to practice life saving CPR and automated external...
Woodbury Hears Houck's Stormwater Plans
For the past few months, Rick Houck has been planning on a stormwater project at his home in Woodbury Township. Houck attended last Thursday evening’s township meeting with his engineer Josh Gunnett to finalize a waiver and to get plans for...
Flower Fever
Each Easter, my mom asks for a specific flower — hyacinth. They are her favorite flower. My sister Julie and I were not blessed with mom’s “green thumb,” but it inspired my question this week — what is your favorite flower? Here is what a...
Fairview's Sunrise Service
Pastor Alan Brumbaugh delivers his Easter message to a crowd at the Fairview Church of the Brethren Sunday morning. Following the service, the church had a breakfast for the fellow...
Borough Discusses Dangerous Structure
Ordinance 336 Dangerous Structures was the topic of conversation at the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting last Monday evening, April 3. A house owned by Amy Morris on 1st Street was at the center. Morris had applied for Community Development...
Women's Civic Club Easter Egg Hunt Entertains Children
A beautiful spring day was the backdrop of the annual Williamsburg Easter Egg Hunt put on by the Women's Civic Club and the Williamsburg Lions Club. (From left photo) Austin Martin, 5, son of Dustin...
Better Weather: Start Your Spring Garden Prep ASAP
"As surely as the sun rises He will appear; He will come to us like the spring rains that water the earth." Hosea 6:3. It's inevitable, just as winter and snow follow the warm sun of fall, spring...
Column Sparks Memory of Store Photo
After reading Kathy Mellott's article about New Enterprise general stores in the Feb. 23, 2023, edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald, Robert Loose recalled having the photo above. He believes this...
Best Practices For Farmer And Service: Free Continued Education Webinar Offered Online in April
Free Continued Education Webinar April 25, 2023, noon – 1:00pm Eastern time Online only PA Farm Link, in collaboration with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center, is offering a virtual continued...
BC Players to Perform 'Little Shop of Horrors'
The Bedford County Players will be performing the musical,"Little Shop of Horrors" this coming weekend and next at the Bedford County Playhouse located in Centerville. "Little Shop of Horrors" is a...
Gathered Together for Good Friday
Members of the congregation at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Martinsburg attend the Good Friday Tenebrae service Friday evening....
Dragon Softball Continues to Win
The Lady Dragon Softball team continued the winning streak with three games this past week: one against the Richland Lady Rams and two against the Bishop McCourt Crushers. The match against the Rams...
Dragon Baseball Still Undefeated
The undefeated Dragon baseball team continued its season with two games against the Richland Rams and the Bishop McCourt Crushers, with 5-0 and 9-2 victories, respectively. Against the Rams, the Dragons scored three runs in the third inning and two...
Curve's Baseball Season Begins
Are you a Curve Baseball fan? Check the Herald's Facebook page throughout the summer to see how you can win tickets....
500th Anniversary
Twenty years ago a new outdoor publication appeared in Pennsylvania, "Pennsylvania Outdoor News." This is a tabloid style newspaper/magazine that is published on a bi-weekly basis. The March 17,...
Park Popular During Warm Weather
Azriela Clouse of Martinsburg enjoys warm temperatures and the slide with her children Moses, 11 months, and Isabella, 6, while Joey Rhodes, 7, of Roaring Spring, hits the rings Monday at Morrisons...
CHS World Language Club Members Attend Hispanic Flamenco Ballet
This column is sponsored by the SCEA. On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Central High School’s foreign language teachers, Kevin Buynack and Louise Wilson, took eight students from Central High School (CHS) to the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet at the...
Blair Co. Historical Society Lecture Upcoming
The Blair County Historical Society invites everyone to its free monthly lecture series every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum, located at 1200 9th Avenue, Altoona. The next lecture is Wednesday,...
C-burg Library Starts Book Club; First Meeting Set for May
The Claysburg Area Public Library is starting up a new book club. The club meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month starting in May. The first meeting will be held on May 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The group will be discussing “Little...
Herald Readers Remember Elementary School Days
Readers have been kind enough to share their class photos with the Herald....
April 26 Job Fair to be Held at the Jaffa Shrine
WHAT: Job Fair – Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, hosted by PA CareerLink® Blair County, in association with Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board, Altoona Blair County Development Corporation, Blair County Chamber of Commerce, and Greater...
Morrisons Cove Produce Auction Expands
The Morrisons Cove Produce Auction building is in the process of expanding. An 80 by 140 new section is currently being built. The concrete will be poured soon. The work is being done by Frosty...
Central Rotary Student of The Month Named for April
APRIL DARCY HELTZEL Parent: Andrew and Jennifer Heltzel School Activities: Class of 2023 Treasurer; Student Council Vice-President; FFA Vice President (Central Cove Chapter); NHS Secretary; Foreign...
SCPR Gears Up For 2023 Season
Southern Cove Power Reunion met on April 3 at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Fred Mellott. New business Bedford County Visitor Bureau reimbursed the club for 50 percent of the advertising for 2022. The sled has been repaired for...
Martinsburg Dentist Office Participates in 5K
Twenty-one employees and family from Drs. Kurtz and Kurtz Family Dentistry walked or ran the 5K Bunny Blitz Trail Run and Walk on April 8 in PA Furnace. Dr. Christopher Kurtz came up with the idea...
Little Rock Natural Remedies Holding Educational Classes
Little Rock Natural Remedies will be holding the following educational classes. All classes are free. Call (814) 695-0624 to sign up April 22 – Weight Loss with John Fedesco. John will be talking about the Optavia Weight Loss Program. April 29 -...
DMVA Alerts Vets, Advocates About Scammers Looking to Poach Military Pensions
Pennsylvania veterans and their advocates should be aware of scammers looking to poach their military pensions, warns the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Pension Poaching is financial exploitation often targeting...
Martinsburg Boosters Clean Up Roads
On Saturday morning, April 8, the Martinsburg Booster Association picked up trash between Martinsburg and Fredericksburg, as part of PennDOT's Adopt-A-Highway program. Shown are Bob Bechtel (left)...
SCSD Finance, Legal Committee Hope for No Tax Increase
During the Spring Cove School District April finance and legal committee meeting, District Business Manager Steven Foor announced that there should be no tax increase for the district according to the preliminary budget for the 2023-24 school year....