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  • Thought for the Week

    Pastor Earl Herr, Correspondent|Jun 11, 2020

    Scriptures to Read: Jeremiah 29:11-13 Genesis 18:9-14 St. Matthew 19:26-30 Romans 8:26-28 Exodus 15:11-18 Ephesians 1:15-22 Jeremiah 10:10-12 One of the attributes of God is that He is All-Powerful. The term for this is "omnipotent." It is only one attribute of God but an important one. Because He is all-powerful some questions are raised: If God is all-powerful, this means He can do anything, and if He can do anything, why does He not simply stop bad things instantly? If God is good but He...

  • Simple Ways to Personalize Holy Communion Celebrations

    Jun 11, 2020

    Budding flowers and humming birds are some of the first harbingers of spring. So, too, are young Christian children dressed in white as they embark on the next step in their spiritual journeys. The sacrament of Holy Communion was instituted by Jesus Christ during his Last Supper. It marks the first time children (or adults) receive the Eucharist during mass. One of the sacraments of initiation, Holy Communion is a momentous occasion in the lives of young or converted Christians. Holy Communion...

  • Trinity Church Begins Summer Lunch Program

    Jun 11, 2020

    Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring began its free summer lunch program on Thursday, June 4, and it will continue until Friday, Aug. 21. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Everyone is welcome. The summer lunch program is free to all children under the ages of 18. Adults will be charged a cost per meal....

  • Riders Make Stop at Trail Town Market

    Jun 11, 2020

    The Trail Town Market got an interesting group of visitors last Saturday. Typically, last Saturday, the Chad Edminston memorial ride would be held. However with coronavirus restrictions in place, the ride was canceled. That didn't stop the riders from honoring Chad and making a pit stop in Chad's hometown. The Trail Town Market is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Riverside Park....

  • Authority Urges Customers to Stop Flushing Wipes

    Natalie Gorsuch, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 11, 2020

    During the June 2 regular meeting of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority, Williamsburg Borough Manager Joe Lansberry brought up to authority members ongoing issues with grinder pumps caused by the flushing of baby wipes and similar materials. Manager Lanberry said that items such as washcloths, baby wipes, netting and wipes labeled as "flushable" (but which are not flushable) have all been found in the pumps when the problems occur. Pump problems in turn cause other problems at the treatment f...

  • Dollar General Snowplow Dispute Set for July Hearing

    Natalie Gorsuch, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 11, 2020

    Last year, the Williamsburg Borough council placed a lien against the Dollar General store in Williamsburg after council stated that the store failed to pay a bill for snow removal. Council stated at the June 1 regular borough council meeting that the $42.90 snow removal dispute has now escalated to a court hearing and the ordering of a sheriff’s sale of the Dollar General property. The hearing will be on July 13. The bill is now over $3,700 including the borough’s legal fees. Borough Councilmember Ed Patterson praised Chief of Police Rowdy Kag...

  • Woodbury Twp. Appoints Asst. Secretary/Treasurer

    Natalie Gorsuch, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jun 11, 2020

    With current Secretary/Treasurer Eleanor Harclerode unavailable for an undetermined length of time, the Woodbury Township supervisors discussed the options of hiring an assistant secretary/treasurer to keep things running smoothly at the township. During the regular township meeting on June 4, supervisors Chairman Joe Lansberry made a motion to offer Kelsie Lego the assistant position at $13 per hour for a 24-hour work week. Supervisor Craig Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed. Supervisor Ed Clark was absent from the meeting. Township Ro...

  • W. Pa. Gas Prices Steady; Nat'l Avg. Slowly Rising

    AAA East Central|Jun 11, 2020

    The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is stable this week at $2.345 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region continues to see the lowest pump price volatility. While gas prices increased across the region on the week, they only pushed more expensive by a few pennies (Pennsylvania, +2 cents). Delaware (+5 cents) and Maine (+7 cents) saw the largest increases. Gas prices in the region range from $1.76 to $2.25, with motorists able to fill up for $1.99 or less at 63 p...

  • Union members represent 12% of workforce in Pa.

    The Center Square|Jun 11, 2020

    The share of Pennsylvania workers who are members of labor unions numbered 676,000 in 2019, or 12 percent of the workforce, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The percentage of union members in the state’s workforce was the 15th highest among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The total number of workers in Pennsylvania last year was 5,642,000, according to the BLS study. Nationwide, the share of wage and salary employees who were union members in 2019 was 10.3 percent, a percentage point drop of 0.2 c...

  • BIRTH ANNOUCEMENT

    Jun 11, 2020

    Jörn Meyer and Bethany Walk of Bonn, Germany, are the parents of a son, Ezra Ananda Walk-Meyer, born at 11:08 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020. Maternal grandparents are Joseph and Nancy Walk of Martinsburg. Paternal grandparents are Ingo and Gerti Meyer of Cologne, Germany. Maternal great-grandmother is Lois Walk of Tyrone. Paternal great-grandmother is Karin Erdmann of Cologne, Germany....

  • USPS Asks Customers To Assist With Preventing Dog Attacks

    Jun 11, 2020

    With summer weather arriving and pets being left outside more often, the United States Postal Service is asking the public for its assistance in preventing dog attacks. The USPS makes the safety of its employees a top priority but dog attacks are something many employees have experienced. The USPS offers four simple tips to prevent dog bite injuries year-round: Door Delivery: If a carrier delivers mail or packages to your front door, place your dog in a separate room and close that door before opening the front door. Some dogs push through...

  • Blair Dairy Princess Makes Cupcakes, 'Dairy' Potatoes

    Vannika Rice, Blair County Dairy Princess, Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess|Jun 11, 2020

    My Grammy would always have these for us grandkids when we came to visit. She always served the cupcakes with a glass of nutritious cold milk. She said it would keep us healthy and strong! I would encourage you do the same. Grammy’s Delicious Cupcakes Filling: 1 (8 oz.) Package Cream Cheese 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chips Batter: 2-1/4 cup flour 1-1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tablespoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1-1/2 tablespoon vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla T...

  • Calling All Cove Kids!

    Helena Bassler|Jun 11, 2020

    At the Morrisons Cove Herald, we know that there are some pretty awesome kids in the Cove. We want to meet YOU, show off your talents and give you things to do throughout the week. If you have a piece of artwork (a drawing, painting, sculpture, a baked good, anything) that you created and would like to show the Cove, send in a digital picture to news@mcheraldonline.com or a physical picture to 113 N. Market St, Martinsburg 16662 for the chance to be published in the newspaper! Don't forget to include a picture of your creation, the name of...

  • St. Luke's to Hand Out Meals

    Jun 11, 2020

    St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Roaring Spring will continue with weekly food giveaways from 2 to 5 p.m. every Friday for the time being. This week, the church will give away goulash and mixed vegetables. Meals will be distributed in a drive-thru fashion beside the church on Main Street in front of the church. The meals are for families who reside in the Cove and surrounding areas....

  • Prayers and Cards Requested for Martinsburg Police Officer

    Jun 11, 2020

    Editor's Note: This information was obtained from the "Only in the Cove Group" Facebook page. By Rich Brantner Sr., Chief Kerry Hoover and Logan Tornatore June 7 at 5:52 PM I have a favor to ask of the citizens of Martinsburg and surrounding area, along with anybody that happens to see this post. Officer Logan Tornatore, while off duty, had a serious accident while riding his motorcycle. His injuries were very severe. In fact, he was flown to the Hershey Medical Center for treatment and... Full story

  • Central High School 2020 Graduation Ceremony and Parade

    Jun 11, 2020

    On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the Central High School seniors had a special graduation ceremony and parade to follow....