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Howard I. “Ace” Benner, 86, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Monday afternoon, June 20, 2022, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born April 6, 1936, in Martinsburg, son of the late D. Ray and Wilma (Guyer) Benner. On Oct. 7, 1961, he married Car...

With Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer travel season, passing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Highway Safety Network (HSN) are urging motorists to drive safe. The...

This past weekend I took my 10-year-old daughter swimming at the Hershberger Memorial Pool at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. I’m not a swimmer but I know how to swim. A close call when I was a child made learning to swim mandatory, but also led me...

Hollidaysburg is home to an uncommon sycamore tree that has much more history than most trees. On the grounds of Highland Hall is one of Pennsylvania’s few “moon trees” that grew from seeds that orbited the moon. In 1971, NASA astronaut Stuart...

It must be admitted that the Chesapeake Bay’s abysmal water quality is due to receiving too much of the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus, mostly from crop fertilization now that significant reductions in point-source pollution from wastewater...

Herald of July 1, 1897 An old fashioned picnic to celebrate the Fourth of July was planned for July 5 since the holiday fell on a Sunday. The picnic was to be held in Snyder’s Grove, and all were welcome to attend. Planned activities included...

Herald of July 6, 1972 Cleanup continued in the aftermath of flooding from Agnes. Utility services were restored and residents who were not flooded out were able to return to their homes. There was significant damage to crops, and Blair County Civil...

Herald of July 7, 1922 While cutting grain Mahlon Wineland heard an explosion to the rear which indicated a “blowout” and, remembering his binder was not a Ford, stopped his machine and made an investigation. He found nothing wrong about his...

Herald of July 3, 1997 The annual Fourth of July festivities kicked off with the agricultural parade. Commercial float winners were Hinish Market; Ed’s Riverside, and Kopp Drug. Non-commercial float winners were Martinsburg Rotary, Central FFA,...

Herald of July 2, 1947 Local airplane enthusiasts were excited about the upcoming Operations Air Show scheduled for the Blair County Airport. Beverley “Bevo” Howard, one of the nations top precision acrobatic pilots would be appearing, and Gen....

Herald of July 5, 2012 Block Grant funding included in the state budget that was finalized on June 30 was a “shot in the arm” to local school districts. The money allowed school districts to cut the amount of funds they were using from reserves...

Nine veterans received handmade patriotic quilts made by local members of the Patriotic Piecemakers of PA. This group known as the local Quilts of Valor group made this presentation at Serena House in the Marion Heights Community located in...

EXECUTOR NOTICE EICHER, ROGER LEE Lowell E. Burket, Esquire. PO Box 99215 Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Attorney, Estate of ROGER LEE EICHER, Court File No. 0722-0320, Late of Hollidaysburg, BLAIR County, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above estate, h...

Leaders from seven state agencies ​highlighted the importance of protecting native species, which are critical to protecting our natural resources, at a stream restoration site at Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission headquarters. Governor Tom...

As the current heat wave continues and temperatures near 100 degrees are predicted through the end of the week, AAA East Central is reminding motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. According to the National Highway Tra...

The Cove has many bike riders. Keep them safe. Remember to allow 4 feet when passing someone on a bike. PennDOT reminds bicycle riders to follow safety procedures. • Always wear a helmet. Pennsylvania law requires all cyclists under age 12 to...

The Pennsylvania Game Commission again is seeking input from the public in surveying wild turkeys this summer. The Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Survey opens July 1 and runs through Aug. 31. Participation is important for turkey population...

The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) wants to keep sharing the Story Walk, which began May 28 and will continue until Sept. 6. The partnership will give information on the walk to boardmember and Hollidaysburg Area School District...

The June monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Borough Council resolved several issues that have been under discussion for several months. Borough Manager Jim Gehret suggested taking $50,000 from Capital Reserve funds to repair curbing and sidewalks...

Following three hours of back and forth discussion and disagreement among board members and dozens of speakers from the audience providing input on the upcoming budget, the Hollidaysburg School District Board of Directors approved a 1.25 percent tax...

As hot weather settles across Pennsylvania, and the summer season officially arrives, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) is encouraging consumers to explore simple #WaysToSave, keeping summer power bills manageable. #WaysToSave energy and money whil...

The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a significant change in the Silver Lining Drive-In Movie Series pricing to the benefit local families. Beginning July 2, all movie-goers ages 18 and under will be admitted FREE. Adult...

The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $4.906 Altoona $5.028 Beaver $4.964 Bradford $4.952 Brookville $4.994 Butler $4.959 Clarion $4.984 DuBois $4.943 Erie $4.983 Greensburg $4.965 Indiana $4.982 Jeannette $5.002...

This summer, Pennsylvanians can beat the heat and get a sweet treat by visiting any of the 30 creameries that make up the 2022 Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail. Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) , Film & Marketing Carrie Fischer...

The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will be the hosts of the annual Blair County Rural Safety Day for Youth and Adults on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a cost per family and some of the sessions offered include mental health,...

During their June meeting on June 14, the Williamsburg Community School District adopted their 2022-23 General Budget. The budget reflects a .2 millage tax increase and has revenues in the amount of $8,099,205 and expenditures in the amount of...

The term “volunteers” can conjure up any number of images, including thoughts of free helpers at a library, nursing home, local fire company or a blood drive: all commendable ventures. But maybe we can look a little closer home to draw attention...

Joey Kennedy started Krush softball in 2012 and it has been growing youth sports ever since. Recently, the group held its annual basket bingo. Kennedy and the community were able to raise $6,000. Raising such a large amount of money is something...