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Editor’s Note: Thank you to the reader who pointed out an error in the May 7 edition regarding the “up from” numbers in Blair and Bedford counties. We have revised our method of presenting this information to minimize errors. There was an error...

Council Meeting The Roaring Spring Borough Council Meeting is scheduled to meet on May 11, 2020, at 6:15 p.m. and although the building will be closed to the public, the meeting will be open for the public to attend remotely via teleconference call....

Are We Trading Freedom for Security? To the Editor: In a republic government, the powers come from the people – directly or indirectly. Putting safety measures in place during a crisis makes sense in the short term, but using said crisis mandates...

Herald of May 2, 1895 A bill prohibiting the killing of wild deer in the state for a period of five years passed the House in Harrisburg. The bill makes it a misdemeanor to transport, sell or have in possession any deer or deer meat during the...

Herald of May 7, 1970 All is ready at the Blair County Airport for an air show Sunday that is expected to attract the biggest crowd since the terminal building dedication in 1960. Roaring Spring Borough Council is receiving bids for the paving of...

Herald of May 7, 1920 The borough schools closed on Wednesday and the week was commencement week, starting with the baccalaureate services Sunday evening in the Lutheran church. The service was followed by Class Day exercises Tuesday evening on the...

Herald of May 4, 1995 The 96th Family Dollar store in Pennsylvania and the 2,362nd in the fast-growing North Carolina-based Discount store chain was scheduled to open in Roaring Spring on Wednesday, May 10. Food Lion was scheduled to cut the ribbon...

Herald of May 10, 1945 The Seventh War Loan drive in Martinsburg will be headed by Mrs. Howard A. Kerr. She and her assistants plan a house-to-house canvas of the community. Every family will be urged to do their very best in aiding the campaign as...

Herald of May 6, 2010 The Williamsburg Community School Board is proposing a 3.25 mill increase on property tax when it gives preliminary approval to a 2010-11 budget next week. The final budget will be voted on in June. The 2010 Leon E. Kensinger...

DEATH RECORD BOWERS – Roger S., 96, Roaring Spring BUTLER – Shirley J. (Dodson), 83, Lakemont ENGLAND – Carl R., 80, Fanning Springs, Fla. LEIPERSOCK – Dorothy M., 96, resident at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of W... Full story

Shirley J. Butler, 83, of Lakemont, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at UPMC Altoona, after a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 3, 1936, in East Freedom, the daughter of the late Orville and Margaret (Ruth) Weyandt. She married Harry C. Butl...

Dorothy M. Leipersock, 96, a resident of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday morning, April 30, 2020, at the home. She was born on Dec. 24, 1923, in Ganister, rural Williamsburg, daughter of the late John...

On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 8:20 p.m., residents and businesses in the Morrisons Cove region and surrounding communities are encouraged to show their appreciation for everyone who has been working tirelessly and unselfishly to provide for and support...

Curryville Church will host a drive-thru event on Thursday, May 7, the National Day of Prayer. The event will run from 7 a..m to 8 p.m. When drivers pull into the parking lot, there will be stations that they will pull up to. Each station will be...

For the second consecutive year, Spring Cove Middle School, Roaring Spring, has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing access to learning opportunities for students through PLTW Gateway. Spring Cove...

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf on April 21 announced three actions including online sales of vehicles, which will be enabled by the signing of SB 841, restart of construction projects statewide starting Friday, May 8, and curbside pickup of wine and spirits at...

Por ALLAN J. BASSLER Editor El Morrisons Cove Herald está publicando actualizaciones y noticias sobre el coronavirus. La información abajo es lo más reciente que se pudo incluir en la edición de esta semana. Hasta 8:30 a.m., miércoles, 6 de mayo...

David J. Moore, 33, of Martinsburg, is awaiting a preliminary hearing on felony charges of aggravated assault, strangulation and endangering the welfare of a child. At approximately 10:44 p.m., April 3, Martinsburg police were dispatched to...

The Altoona Curve, Blair County Chamber of Commerce and Altoona Blair County Development Corp. are teaming up with local elected officials to give Blair County residents the opportunity to tell Pennsylvania’s leaders that the county is ready to...

The Central Pennsylvania Football Coaches met Wednesday evening, April 15, to discuss several events coming up in the spring. Leading the agenda was the Lezzer Lumber High School All-Star football game. With issues rising about the availability of...

The Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame committee has decided to postponed its 2020 induction ceremony and move it to the summer 2021. Many of the state and area’s events have been postponed due to the COVID-19, and the 2020 Bedford County Sports...

Pennsylvania’s statewide spring turkey season opened Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 30. Only bearded birds may be harvested. Each hunter is provided a spring turkey harvest tag with his or her general license, and each license buyer, prior...

Tratando de equilibrar los beneficios económicos y los riesgos para la salud pública, el gobernador de Pensilvania Tom Wolf anunció el 1 de mayo la reapertura de 24 condados en las regiones noroeste y centro-norte del estado, trasladándolos de...

At the April 21 meeting of the Trinity United Methodist Church Ad Council, members decided to open a food pantry. A Facebook post and word of mouth was all it took to get the ball rolling. By Thursday, April 23, the shelving was up and stocked with...

The Roaring Spring Food Pantry will re-open on May 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for current clients who were registered before the closing. According to Ron Glunt, food pantry organizer, a few volunteers stepped forward to help during the COVID-19...

James Dunmore of Queen, a student at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va., completed a cross cultural experience in Washington Community Scholars' Center during the spring 2020 semester. Twenty students completed cross cultural study in...

The Bedford County Historical Society has announced the “Historian of the Year” award for 2019. David and Amy Snyder will be recognized for their renovation of the “Loy Mansion” and research on the history of the village of Loysburg as it...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced April 30 that prime contractor Plum Contracting Inc., of Greensburg, will resume work on the Route 22 Canoe Creek Improvements Project in Frankstown Township, Blair County. Beginning...

Happy Mother’s Day! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate one of the most important women in our lives. I know that Julie and I have been blessed with such an extraordinary mom. This week, I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What do...

Trina Illig, Blair County grants coordinator for Community Development, was present at the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting via conference call to give an update on the 424-26 W. First St. property. For the past years, the borough has taken...

Some mothers may want flowers, candy, jewelry or some other expensive gift – not my mom. My mom wants a good, home-cooked meal. This year, she asked us to splurge on some delicious filet mignon and scallops. Here are two recipes that will be...