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Jack A. Long, 92, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday evening May 24, 2023, at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone with his beloved wife by his side. He was born Jan. 24, 1931, in Bloomfield Township, Bedford County, a son of the...

Herald of June 2, 1898 A flag measuring 8 by 14 feet in size made by Miss Anna Bolger was raised on a mammoth pole at the “Delta” where South Market and Locust streets meet in Martinsburg, as part of the community’s Memorial Day celebration. A...

Herald of June 7, 1973 Five teenagers were arrested by state police and charged with painting traffic signs in the Southern cove with the letters “CHS” and “Class of ‘73” All five were from the Roaring Spring-Martinsburg area. They were...

Herald of June 8, 1923 In the afternoon on May 30th, H. C. Dick and daughters Sarah and Arlene, S. H. Slick, daughter Mattie and granddaughter Thelma Slick, met at the Lower cemetery and cut and gathered and burned brush until night, which made the...

Herald of June 11, 1998 The Spring Cove School Board voted to prohibit skateboarding and rollerblading on school property by a 8-1 vote. Dorothy Hershberger cast the lone “no’ vote, arguing that the school district should provide a safe place...

Herald of June 10, 1948 Plans for the $595,000 fund raising campaign for the long-awaited Memorial Hospital of Bedford County were officially announced this week by the Board of Directors. Paul I Detwiler, president of the board, announced that...

Herald of June 6, 2013 Ed’s Riverside, owned and operated by Edward Barszczowski since 1975, announced the store was closing due to declining sales since shoppers started patronizing nearby “superstores’” for the cheaper prices. Manager Dave...

That Jesus had people on his mind as he prayed just before his arrest is not surprising. This prayer in John 17 is sometimes called the high priestly prayer. Jesus is our great high priest which in basic terms means he is the one that represents us...

Note: There are three Cove graduations left to go (Central and Northern Bedford, today; Claysburg-Kimmel, Saturday). These prayers are for graduates or for those who want to pray for a graduate. Dear Lord, As I look toward the future Bright hope...

Gracious and caring God, our source of light, we ask for your almighty hand to be upon these graduates as we send them forward. With their classes and grading now complete, may they strive toward excellence in all they do. With the applause quieted,...

Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Jackie Hess, 1130 13th Ave., Altoona, PA 16601, stored at Freedom Junction Self Storage, East Freedom, PA will be sold on June 13, 2023, at 10 a.m., at Freedom Junction, East... Full story

Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.676 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.676 Average price during the week of May 22,...

I am always in the mood to talk about graduation. Let it be known that 17 years ago, I walked those same hallowed halls one last time in Williamsburg as a student, and came out an alumni. This inspired my question for the week: what advice would you...

Stiffler McGraw Engineer Jon Clabaugh talked about estimates following last month’s discussion of sewer replacement in Robeson Extension. Clabaugh said the cost estimates were “high” and that they included using a two-inch line. Estimates...

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, officers of the Blair County DUI Task Force made their presence known locally by conducting a DUI roving patrol. The following results are from the detail: • 66 Individual contacts • 43 Warnings issued for vehicle...

The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will meet in Cambria County on Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m., at the residence of Bernie and Anne Svidergol in Ebensburg. This is queen field day. This is an indoor gathering. Bring a lawn chair and...

As the final days of the school term approach, it seems a good time for the history lovers among us to reflect on how education and schoolhouses in particular used to be, not just 50 years ago, but a century ago. As the people who built the...

For the fifth year, a weekend of fun, camaraderie, and fly fishing brought together veterans of the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Program and volunteers from the Fort Bedford Trout Unlimited (FBTU). This event, called the Project Healing Waters...

Our minister recently preached a series of sermons entitled “Marked by God.” One of the themes of these sermons is that we are marked by God to make a difference in the things we are involved in. For me, that includes fishing and hunting ethics....

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Blair County Emergency Management has kicked off the 2023 tick and mosquito surveillance season. While most insects provide beneficial effects, such as being part of the...

Conemaugh Health System announced the recipients of the prestigious 2023 LifePoint Mercy Award; Tammy Topar, Brianna Sheeder, Marah Yachere, and Ashley Balamuta, each chosen for going above and beyond for their patients, their hospitals, and the...

The Claysburg Area Public Library will kick-off its Summer Reading Programs on June 15 with African Drummers. The theme of this year’s Summer Quest is “All Together Now.” The library will take the children on an educational trip around the...

A Claysburg man will spend six to 15 years in state prison for causing the death of his brother in 2021. Bedford County court records show that Larry M. Claar, in a plea agreement with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, pleaded guilty on...

A smoldering pan and a confrontation with police earned a Williamsburg man a perp walk through town on Tuesday morning, May 23. According to the criminal complaint filed by Williamsburg Borough police, it was just after 7:30 a.m. when residents of...