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Palmer E. Sweeney Jr., 78 of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born Sept 2, 1942, in Altoona, son of the late Palmer Sr. and Marie (Deyarmin) Sweeney. He is survived by a brother, Donald; and a nephew, Scott...

Wilfred Dean Kennedy, 75, of New Enterprise, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at home. He was born on May 29, 1946, in Roaring Spring; son of the late Joseph and Anna (Kemler) Kennedy. Wilfred was united in marriage to Janice Marie (Baker)...

Sharon Brumbaugh, 66, of Altoona, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. She was born June 9, 1956, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Edith M. (Reese) Brumbaugh. She is survived by four sisters: Mary Ann...

Hazel V. Houp, 85, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Monday morning, June 28, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. A complete obituary will appear in the Herald next week. Arrangements by...

There are many ways to support the Roaring Spring Community Library. Adoption is a unique way to contribute to the library and make an impact on the community. ADOPT an Author The “Adopt an Author” program allows you to not only be first in line...

Jam the cow has decided she feels like getting milked. A handsome Jersey, a breed prized for its high-quality milk, easy calving and all-around smarts, she strolls into a spotless room, about 10 feet by 15 feet. Here, at Judy Gifford’s dairy farm...

Herald of July 2, 1896 The Herald published its first ever color picture, an American Flag for Independence Day, using red and blue ink as well as black ink on the front page. The paper also was the biggest in the Herald’s 12 years with 12 pages...

Herald of June 30, 1971 The Martinsburg Community Housing Corp. was looking for a site on which to build three four-family apartment buildings financed by the Farmers Home Administration. Neighborhood residents objected to a Maple Street site. Dr....

Herald of July 1, 1921 The Civic Club and local churches of Woodbury set up a clothing drive for people in central Europe who had received nothing since 1915. With the winter approaching, folks in that area had barely enough to last this season. New...

Herald of June 27, 1996 The Northern Bedford School Board unanimously approved permanent positions Tuesday for its acting superintendent and high school principal. In addition, the board approved 1996-97 budget, reinstating cuts to coaching salaries...

Herald of July 2, 1946 Charles Johnson, a Roaring Spring sailor just discharged from the Navy, recovered the body of Wilmer Dean Feather, 17, of Roaring Spring who had been missing at Cypher Beach for two days. After working as employee and...

Herald of June 30, 2011 Due to state budget cuts in fair funding, the directors of the Morrisons Cove Community Fair recently voted to suspend the 2011 Morrisons Cove Community Fair typically held at the end of September at Memorial Park. Although...

A new study by Penn State researchers, who looked at emergency room admissions across the U.S. over a recent five-year period in a novel way, suggests that the agriculture industry is even more dangerous than previously believed. The research...

REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application for registration of a fictitious name, Sunset Mini’s, for the conduct of business in Pennsylvania, with the principal place of business being Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, was...

Tourists and local explorers can dig a little deeper into the Raystown Lake Region this summer with the introduction of the area’s first Farm Tour Fridays agritourism initiative, made possible by the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau in cooperation...

Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania remain steady this week at $3.246 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pa. Average: $3.246 Average price during the week of June 21, 2021: $3.248...

For a few months, Catharine Township supervisors have discussed a 3M plan for the sewer project for Yellow Springs, as noted in previous articles. At last month’s meeting, supervisors agreed to pay the $8,000 to have an engineer complete the 3M...

The Williamsburg Community Farm Show is a tradition that many members of the community look forward to, whether they’re stopping by for some fair food, coming to see the animals or just meeting up with friends. The farm show is looking for a young...

The summer reading program is back at the Williamsburg Public Library. Join every Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m., starting July 1 for their theme – “Summer Tales and Tentacles.” This program will run from July 1 to Aug. 19. Organizers say there...

More than 700 Saint Francis University students made one of the Spring 2021 the president’s list or dean’s list. To achieve either list, students must have full-time status and attain a quality point average of 4.0 (president’s) or 3.5 (dean...

Valley Rural Electric Cooperative recently awarded 15 $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors as well as students already enrolled in post-secondary institutions for the 2021-22 academic year. The co-op’s Brighter Future Scholarship Program was...

Pennsylvania elk hunters in 2021-22 will be out there in record numbers. The 187 licenses available marks an increase from the 164 allocated the previous year. A record 56 of the 2021-22 licenses are for bulls. And the January late season, which in...

With more Sunday hunting opportunities on the way, additional days available for hunters to fill their antlerless deer tags and the biggest allotment of elk licenses yet, the 2021-22 season is one that Pennsylvania hunters eagerly awaited. Hunting...

The Pa. Department of Health announced that the order requiring universal face coverings would be lifted statewide Monday, June 28. “We are continuing to make progress toward stopping the spread of COVID-19 throughout the commonwealth, as many...

In the United States alone, more than 5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s and 16 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease” is here to help. The program will take place Friday, Aug. 20,...

BLAIR COUNTY Martinsburg 7/7/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, 201 South Walnut Street Altoona 7/2/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Logan Valley Mall, Goods Lane and Plank Road 7/7/2021: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., UPMC Altoona, 620 Howard...

With the state of Pennsylvania’s mask mandate ending on June 28, officials at Conemaugh Health System reminded patients and visitors that masking is still required in healthcare settings regardless of vaccination status, in accordance with...

As Pennsylvanians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego urged residents to take steps to protect loved ones and property. “We say it every year because it’s true. Fireworks are not toys,” Trego said. Trego u...

Editor’s Note The Herald would like to alert its readers and advertisers to the early deadlines that have been set for the Thursday, July 8, edition. All forms of advertising – classified, legal notice, regular display and back page – will be...