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Michael Joseph Mobley, 48, Roaring Spring, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2023. He was born July 27, 1974, in West Palm Beach, Fla., son of Nancy and Joseph Mobley. On Aug. 5, 2005, he married Danielle Joy (Reffner) Weaver. He is survived by...

When the phone rings after 9 p.m., I know it isn’t either of our children. They are already in bed. Usually, it is someone checking on our health insurance, car warranty, or electric company. One night, about a year ago, I looked at the caller ID...

Dead Trees Cause Hazards To the Editor: If conditions in wooded parts of Morrisons Cove and environs is similar to those in southeastern Franklin County — and I suppose they are — Herald readers may already be aware of the increasing hazards...

Herald of April 21, 1898 As a result of the joint resolution adopted by Congress on Tuesday, war has been declared against Spain. If Spain does not agree to get out of Cuba in the time named by the President, then force will be used directed by the...

Herald of April 26, 1973 An automatic central mix plant, capable of producing 300 cubic yards of concrete an hour, is under construction at the New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company. The new plant, scheduled for operation in June, will replace the...

Herald of April 27, 1923 ‘Squire J. H. Nicodemus who for many years has had his office in the building next to Rearick’s furniture store, has opened an office at his residence, corner East Allegheny and Mulberry streets. The “Squire would be...

Herald of April 30, 1998 Miss Royce Boyd of Bedford was named Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School principal to replace Thomas Moore who was retiring after 27 years. The board also planned to install a computer system, including Internet access for...

Herald of April 29, 1948 A large barn fire at the George B. Wineland farm was discovered by Don Slep, manager of the Blair County Airport, as he was circling over the airport with a student pilot. He landed the plane on the end of the runway, and...

Herald of April 25, 2013 Rachel Walter, a member of Claysburg-Kimmel’s Future Business Leaders of America club, was elected state reporter for the 2013-14 school year. As state reporter she would be responsible for the PA FBLA Pen Pal newsletter,...

Much time was spent on John 15 in my series but now I am ready to move on to chapter 16. Moving on is something I help people prepare for and do as a hospice chaplain. Family members know that their loved one will be leaving them soon and that they...

The Claysburg Church of the Brethren invites those interested to its Spring Spiritual Renewal Services focusing on “Lessons From the Life of David.” The guest speaker will be the Rev. David Ulm, a second-career pastor who has served the Woodbury...

Many may tune out the sound of a siren, but for first responders, it’s the beginning of a serious situation. The First Church of the Brethren in Roaring Spring honored first responders during a church service on Sunday, April 16. The idea sprouted...

Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will host its monthly Manna on Monday on April 24 from noon to 1 p.m. This will be a sit-down meal or take-out. The menu will consist of cheeseburgers, mac and cheese, vegetable and dessert. This...

Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals will be received by the Taylor Township, of Blair County, at 7217 Woodbury Pike, Roaring Spring, PA 16673, until 8 p.m. on May 1, 2023, for the following Item 1, 171 ton, Aggregate shoulder, in place Item 2,...

The GACTC continues to respond to the needs of area students and employers by adding new adult education programs and virtual or hybrid options for existing programs. The school recently announced these additions for the 2023-2024 academic year as...

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Duncansville – Kyle Saylor Roaring Spring – Mikaela Smith FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Martinsburg – Christian Steele GENEVA COLLEGE Claysburg – Elizabeth Dodson GROVE CITY COLLEGE Martinsburg – Micah Nicodemus...

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 9 (Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties) officials highlighted projects anticipated to be in construction status this year and discussed the ongoing impact of...

After a 14-year absence of an annual show, the district came back with a strong performance with this year’s production. The cast of Central High School’s production of Footloose received recognition from the board of directors of the Spring...

Picnic season is coming up soon. I have already been hounding my parents to make the trek up to our house to have a cookout. I am just so hungry for picnic food. This inspired my thoughts for two recipes this week — staples at any picnic ...

Robeson Extension residents asked Williamsburg Municipal Authority members about a sewer/water extension during the meeting on Tuesday, April 11. Extending the sewer and water lines was discussed. It was noted that when lines were researched back in...

The Williamsburg Borough Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. following the recess of the Monday, April 3, meeting. At the April 3 meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the dangerous structure on High Street, owned...

A long narrow strip of dark soil in the middle of what is now a corn field in Huston Township is causing a stir of different sorts for two men. For Jim Snyder, president of the Blair County Genealogical Society, the Dilling Cemetery located on what...

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is inviting local families to join her at an educational and interactive event to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), four of the foundational skills to help children succeed in their careers and...

Occasionally someone will ask me what I was doing on a certain date. I laugh. “How am I supposed to remember that?” I wonder. “I generally can’t remember what I was doing yesterday.” However, I sometimes can recall something of importance....

Claysburg-Kimmel’s varsity baseball team is set to play the following games on April 21 and 22: • Friday, April 21, 2023 Vs. Tussey Mountain School District – @ Bedford High School baseball field Game STARTS at 4 p.m. Bus to DEPART at 2 p.m....

In a grueling, four-game week, the Dragons came out 2-2, being handed their first loss in years in the Curve Classic. The week started out against the Somerset Eagles, where the Dragons squeaked out a 4-2 victory. Afterwards, the Dragons crushed the...

In a three-game week, the Lady Dragons dominated their first two opponents, finding victories of 8-0 and 12-2 over the Somerset Lady Eagles and Westmont Hilltop Lady Hilltoppers respectively. However, finishing out the week, the Lady Dragons fell...

The Central High School boys volleyball team played two matches last week. On Tuesday, the team lost to Forest Hills at home by scores of 25-23, 21-25, 17-25, 17-25. Bryson Brooks had seven kills, Christian Cherry had five kills and three blocks,...

The Intermunicipal Relations Committee will be offering mulch to all Blair County Residents for the month of May 2023, at no charge. Residents may come to our Buckhorn and Duncansville Facilities, during operating hours only, and receive up to 5...

The Martinsburg Community Library will be celebrating National Library Week by holding an Open House on Monday, April 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the library. This event is hosted by Friends of the Library and will include a Storytime with Linda Furry...

PA Schools Work, Keystone Research Center and Children First released “Meeting the Demand for New Workers – Investing in Career Related Learning for High School Students,” an examination of the challenges and opportunities for career and...

Spring Cove School District’s Director of Special Education Harry Gregg outlined the district’s special education plan for the upcoming year at the April 17 Board of Directors meeting. There are currently 278 students in the district receiving...