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Dolores J. Barkman, 91, of Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away June 5, 2022, at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born Jan. 24, 1931, in Woodbury; daughter of the late Emmert and Dorothy (Over) Pepple. On May 17, 1951, in Winchester,...

Pennsylvania veterans and their advocates should be aware of an increase in scammers looking to poach their VA pensions, warns the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Pension Poaching is financial exploitation targeting...

An interview with Jeff Moser, Farm Credit Leasing What is a lease, when can leases be used, and how do they work? A leasing company allows the use of an item that they own, meaning the leasing company, while you pay a periodic lease or rental...

Like other rail-trails, the Lower Trail offers the opportunity to experience both nature and history along its route. The 16.5 mile trail passes through the Cove in and around Williamsburg, following the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River on...

To the Editor: Thanks to community support and volunteers, the Martinsburg Community Book Sale held on May 26-28 was a huge success. The book sale is held once or twice a year sponsored by the Martinsburg Friends of the Library to financially help...

Herald of June 10, 1897 Ex-congressman W. S. Linton of Saginaw Michigan was making an appearance at the Eleventh Avenue Opera House in Altoona. Every effort was being made to make it one of the grandest patriotic meetings ever held in Central...

Herald of June 5, 1972 Jesse L. Hartman, president of the Blair County Historical Association praised the volunteers who came out to clean the Dick Schoolhouse grounds. Richard L. Metzler, a history teacher at Central High School, and Mrs. Fred...

Herald of June 16, 1922 Planning was underway for the Guyer Community Orchestra Picnic. It was to be held in the Wilson Koontz Grove on June 22. Planned activities included a peanut scramble, greased pole climb, sack races, foot races, and...

Herald of June 12, 1997 The Loysburg Bypass officially opened with ribbon cutting ceremonies and a motorcade led by Pennsylvania State Police across the mile-long road. Local Congressman Bud Shuster, chairman of the House Transportation and...

Herald of June 12, 1947 Dean Gunnett, 49, of Williamsburg died as a result of a motorcycle accident on William Penn Highway near Yellow Springs. The motorcycle collided with the side of a coal truck and Gunnett was thrown to the ground and killed...

Herald of June 14, 2012 Rodney Green, superintendent of the Spring Cove School District, was retiring at the end of June. Green spent 38 years working in education. Roaring Spring Water announced that it would be acquiring Valenty Bottled Water of...

Special Meeting The Board of Supervisors of Woodbury Township, Bedford County, will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Woodbury Area Community Center Large Meeting Room for the purpose of discussing a road project.... Full story

The Spring Dam Fountain upgrade project is almost complete. The town and Blank Book CEO Dan Hoover are looking to get the fountain back to its old glory. “I feel obligated to maintain the fountain,” Hoover said, “I have owned the property with...

Southern Cove Power Reunion held its monthly meeting June 2. Jason Hileman called the meeting to order. After the flag salute, prayer was given by George Dell. Minutes were read by Melanie Clapper and the treasurer’s report was given by Amy...

Woodbury Borough Council met Monday, June 7, at the Woodbury Community Center. Present were President Shawn Claycomb, Vice President Tim Wentz, Shane Suter, Wayne Brumbaugh, and Secretary Barb Wilt. Absent were Ron Dibert and Mayor Jordon Pabon....

A Martinsburg man who already had his sentence reduced once for his role in the 2015 murder of a Roaring Spring woman was denied a chance for further reduction by the Pennsylvania State Superior Court. James Hardwick was 15 years old when he and...

The Claysburg Area Public Library is gearing up for a very busy summer. This year’s Summer Quest Program theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.” All of the programs will be held at 11 a.m. Summer Quest will include six different programs that are r...

Fourth Fest Biddle’s Brewing is teaming up with Belly Busters and the Lower Trail Creamery to host their first annual Williamsburg Fourth Fest. July 9 on the Lower Trail Creamery and Belly Busters lots, enjoy live music, a hot-dog eating contest,...

Celebrate National Ice Cream Sundae Day on July 17 at a 10th-generation family dairy farm. Mill Hill Farms, LLC is opening their farm to the surrounding communities and serving free ice cream sundaes and milk for Sundae Funday on the Farm. The farm...

We are so blessed to be in a community that is surrounded by good ice cream, whether you want to trek on down to the Lower Trail Creamery or hit up the Cove for some delicious options! This inspired my question for the week – what is your favorite...

Residents complained about noise violations during last Thursday evening’s Woodbury Township meeting. A resident said that there were very loud fireworks set off over the past Memorial Day weekend as well as carbide and acetylene bombs. The...

The Brickhouse Bistro attended the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting to ask about having a “bring your own beverages” option at their establishment. Solicitor Nathan Karn said that the borough cannot say, “No facilities or establishments...

The many words that have been spoken and the stories that have been written pale to those of one young man who spent six years at Morrison Cove High School in a most unusual capacity. Don Grabill of Martinsburg lived at the old Brownstone, a three-st...

The sun will be coming out in Loysburg on Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19, at The Cove Community Theater. According to owner/director Mary Ellen Laird, Annie Jr. is this year’s theater camp show. Participants will have two weeks of...

Pristows Equipment Group, the premier outdoor power equipment retailer in Cambria and Somerset counties, has acquired the Bobcat of Martinsburg dealership. The official announcement was made at the store on Cove Mountain Road on June 1, 2022. The...