Articles from the May 4, 2023 edition
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A. Donald Mingle
Born on Dec. 12, 1929, A. Donald Mingle, of Martinsburg, passed away April 28, 2023. Donald was born Dec. 12, 1929, in Roaring Spring, son of the late, Ammon D. and Lodie (Wolfe) Mingle. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alma (Raugh). Also...
John William Bechtel
John William Bechtel, 88, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Florida. He was born March 8, 1935, in New Enterprise, son of the late Warren B. and Elda Idessa (Snyder) Bechtel. On Aug. 3, 1984,...
Beverly Ann Vaughn
Beverly Ann Vaughn, 88, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday evening, April 27, 2023, in Altoona. She was born June 22, 1934, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Margaret K. (Renwick) Vaughn. She is survived by a sister, Sandy...
Pool Season Approaching
Employees from Jillco, Inc., a professional corporation located in Roaring Spring, work to remove years of paint build-up to ready the Hershberger Memorial Pool for another summer season of swimming...
By Pennsylvania Primary Election 2023 Guide
Voters in Pennsylvania’s May 16 primary election will choose their parties’ statewide candidates for the Commonwealth, Superior, and Supreme Courts, plus a slew of candidates in local races for mayor, council, school boards, and more. All of...
Curryville Teachers
The next house was Rev. Clyde Bush's family. They had two daughters, Carolyn and Lois. Carolyn was a dear friend of mine. I played at their house often. Clyde had only one arm and I was amazed that...
Books to Borrow Roaring Spring Public Library Recommends
Released in 2021, “The Stepsisters” is a story about two stepsisters, Daisy and Sage, who share a half-sister, Cassidy. Set in Los Angeles, California, the story takes you on a journey of...
125 Years Ago
Herald of May 5, 1898 “Old Glory” and the Cuban star and bars now wave over the post office door. Altoona and Hollidaysburg members of the Blair county bar have agreed not to open their offices for business after 6 p.m. For the benefit of...
50 Years Ago
Herald of May 10, 1973 It’s apple blossom time in the Cove. The blossoms will still be on the trees this weekend, but all varieties except Romes will be past their peak according to veteran orchardist Edwin Bridenbaugh. Bridenbaugh said conditions...
100 Years Ago
Herald of May 11, 1923 The Benson school building was dedicated to the cause of education in the name and honor of Miss Emma Benson, a veteran teacher who dedicated her life to the education of the young people in our community. Miss Benson spoke at...
25 Years Ago
Herald of May 14, 1998 Roaring Spring Police Chief Steven E. Hamilton resigned May 8 after 20 months on the job. Borough Council unanimously appointed Assistant Chief Charles R. Stump to fill the vacancy. Timothy Cleveland and Gerald Slick purchased...
75 Years Ago
Herald of May 13, 1948 The greatest amount of money ever brought in at a public farm sale in Morrisons Cove was turned in last Wednesday at the Joseph F. Cornelius sale, one mile from Roaring Spring. Receipts were between $22,000 and $23,000 for the...
10 Years Ago
Herald of May 9, 2013 The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board was facing a $545,520 deficit for the 2013-14 school year. The board has been using savings in past years to balance the budget, but those funds were being depleted. Board members were looking...
Prayer Bear
About 90 minutes before beginning to write this column I saw an awesome site (besides my wife). She looked out our back doors and reacted in such a way that I hurried to join her. About 25 feet away, we saw a fairly large black bear, just beyond our...
Thought for the Week
National Day of Prayer is the first Thursday in May. This year that is May 4. There will be a number of gatherings. The public is invited to attend. Hopefully, you will be an attendee, perhaps even a participant. Think carefully about it. I have...
Floyd Highlight of Ladies Encounter
Bonnie Floyd, author of “Bound to a Promise,” was the speaker this year for Ladies Encounter on April 29, 2023. The event was held at Faith Assembly of God. Hundreds of women attended this event....
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Hears from On Eagles Wings
On Eagles Wings recently visited St. Matthew Lutheran Church to speak on their program where volunteers travel to Canada to have bible camps. (From left) On Eagles Wings Directory of Ministry Robin...
Public Notices
Executor Notice Estate of Robert W. Lape Jr., late of Borough of Martinsburg, 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
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: Many people may know Dave Consiglio as an attorney but I have personally known Dave for over 40 years. He is the clear choice for representing the citizens of Blair County as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. As a young man...
C-K Board Tables Discussion on Teacher Furlough, Anticipates Tax Increase
The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board meeting on Wednesday, April 12, attracted 34 people, including faculty, parents, and teachers, to make a public comment in support of music teacher Matthew Stombaugh, who the board is considering for furlough as it...
Claysburg Area Public Library Burglarized
A burglary at the Claysburg Area Public Library caused nearly $500 in damages but netted the thief or thieves very little return for their efforts. According to Library Director Jane Knisely, when...
Judge of The Court of Common Pleas Candidate Questionnaire Responses
Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Consiglio: David B. Consiglio, 55, Hollidaysburg PA, Attorney Miller: Judge Fred B. Miller Age: 52 Residence: Sinking Valley, Altoona, PA I graduated from Penn State...
Greenfield Township Supervisor Candidate Questionnaire Responses
Note: Joseph Claar did not send in replies to this questionnaire. Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Michael Childers: Name: Michael Childers Age: 36 Town where you live: Claysburg Occupation: Highway...
Not Your Typical Junior: England Discusses Blossoming Business
Many high school juniors do not have many worries and surely aren't running their own business. But Williamsburg Junior Chloe England isn't your typical high school junior. England is the proud owner...
Williamsburg Council Candidate Questionnaire Responses
Note: Karyn Shaw did not send in replies to this questionnaire. Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Dakota Biddle: Dakota Biddle, Age: 30, Williamsburg, Occupation - Human Resource Lead James Foreso: My name is...
Williamsburg School District Candidate Questionnaire Responses
Note: Barry England, Jimmy Grager, Carlee Ranalli, Joseph Detwiler and Adam Hileman did not send in replies to this questionnaire. Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Patricia Kensinger: 49 years old Clover...
Stray Cats an Issue for the Borough
Borough Manager Joe Lansberry, during last Monday’s Williamsburg Borough Council meeting, talked about the numerous calls and complaints the Borough office has had about stray cats. There is currently no ordinance limiting the number of animals at...
Sample Ballot for 2023 Primary Election
With the primary elections coming up on May 16, voters may be wondering, what will my ballot look like? The following sample ballots from North Woodbury Township show, in general, what ballots will look like for 2023. Voters who would like to see...
Scars of Bravery: the Dillings Tale Ends
When Jim Snyder, president of the Blair County Genealogical Society, talked of investigating one of many abandoned cemeteries in Blair County, and specifically Morrisons Cove, little did one realize the back stories that would pop to the surface, esp...
My 2022 Spring Gobbler
After my son had tagged a 25-pound gobbler on last spring’s opening day of gobbler season, we unloaded our guns and began our trek back to his parked truck. Since his gobbler was so large and we had quite a distance to walk, I toted both of our...
Dragon Softball Run Rules the Competition
The Lady Dragons continued their reign of victory with two more opponents squashed throughout the week. The Dragons faced the Penn Cambria Lady Panthers and the Bedford Lady Bisons and found 17-0 and 12-2 victories respectively. Against the...
Dragon Baseball Dominates Again
The Dragon Baseball team faced two opponents this week: the Penn Cambria Panthers and the Bedford Bisons. A 15-5 victory over the Panthers and a 7-2 victory over the Bisons cemented the Dragons at a 12-2 record at the week’s end. Against the...
Walking on Air
Central's Kerri Mock competes in the long jump event at Bellwood High School Monday during the Bellwood Invitational track meet....
Nason Implements Quiet Hours with Sound Machines
Shown is Nason Auxiliary President, Judy Reffner (left) presenting a sound machine to Karie Claycomb (right) Medical Surgical Unit Nurse Manager. Nason has implemented quiet hours between the hours...
Conemaugh Updates Masking Policy
Conemaugh Health System has updated its masking policy. Effective April 26, 2023, masking will be optional at all Conemaugh Health System hospitals, emergency, and ambulatory care settings on all campuses for patients, visitors, and staff. Individual...
Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The following are some changes that signify signs of worsening mental health: changes in sleeping habits or appetite changes, mood changes marked by a rapid or...
NBC Student Elizabeth Berry Participates in Honor Bands
Elizabeth (Ebbie) Berry qualified for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Concert Band in 2022 on Bassoon. It includes a multi-level process that begins with a solo audition...
Central Marching Band Performs at Marine Corps Museum
The Central High School marching band traveled to the Washington, D.C., area April 14-16 for a trip that included a performance at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Sunday, April 16. The...
Catharine Township Supervisor Candidate Questionnaire Response
Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Heather Flaig: Heather Flaig, 44, Williamsburg, Township Secretary Please describe your family. Flaig: I have been married for 12 years. My husband, James Flaig III, works as...
Claysburg-Kimmel School Board (Greenfield) Questionnaire Responses
Note: Roger Knisley and Joseph Musselman did not send in replies to this questionnaire. Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Heidi Kennedy: Heidi Kennedy, age 44, Claysburg PA, I am a Divisional Manager of...
Blair County Commissioner Candidate Questionnaire Responses
Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Scott Barger: My name is Scott Barger and I am 49 years old. I live in Frankstown Township and manage our small family business which rents and maintains property throughout...
Spring Cove School District Candidate Questionnaire Responses
Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Misti Fisher: My name is Misti Fisher, age 43, of Martinsburg. I have owned and operated a successful small retail business for the past 13 years. Brian Gahagan: Brian K....
Local Candidate Questionnaires
The Morrisons Cove Herald mailed out questionnaires to all Blair County candidates who are running in the 2023 Primary Election, which will take place on Tuesday, May 16. The Herald received more than 30 responses. We thank all those who took the...
Taylor Township Supervisor Candidate Questionnaire Responses
Note: David Cunningham and Barbara Ritchey did not send in replies to this questionnaire. Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Jerome Dodson: Jerome Dodson, 61, Ore Hill, Technology Director/Safety and Security...
Freedom Township Supervisor, Tax Collector Candidate Questionnaire Responses
Note: All supervisor and tax collector candidates responded to this questionnaire. Auditor candidates did not reply. SUPERVISOR CANDIDATES Please provide your name, age, town where you live and current occupation. Nathan Caldwell: Nathan Caldwell....
Bonnie Floyd to Present at Memorial COB This Sunday
Bonnie Floyd, International Speaker, Author and Bible Teacher, will be sharing her heartfelt message to the congregation at Memorial Church of the Brethren (210 Wall St., Martinsburg) on Sunday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. Bonnie's life was changed on Feb....
